1 Chronicles 27:13 — Word Study
WLCהָעֲשִׂירִי֙ לַחֹ֣דֶשׁ הָעֲשִׂירִ֔י מַהְרַ֥י הַנְּטֽוֹפָתִ֖י לַזַּרְחִ֑י וְעַל֙ מַֽחֲלֻקְתּ֔וֹ עֶשְׂרִ֥ים וְאַרְבָּעָ֖ה אָֽלֶף׃ ס
BSAThe tenthʻăsîyrîy for the tenthʻăsîyrîy monthchôdesh [of the lunar cycle] was MaharaiMahăray [a mighty warrior, a leader] the NetophathiteNᵉṭôphâthîy [an inhabitant of Netophah, a descendant of a notable family] a ZerahiteZarchîy [a descendant of Zerach, from the tribe of Simeon] [There were] 24,000ʻesrîym [men] inʻal his divisionmachălôqeth [a section of the army, a group under his command]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| הָעֲשִׂירִי֙ | [was] the tenth | Particle |
| לַחֹ֣דֶשׁ | for the month | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| הָעֲשִׂירִ֔י | tenth | Particle |
| מַהְרַ֥י | Maharai | Noun proper masculine |
| הַנְּטֽוֹפָתִ֖י | the Netophathite | Particle, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
| לַזַּרְחִ֑י | of the Zerahite[s] | Preposition, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
| וְעַל֙ | and [were] with | Conjunction, preposition |
| מַֽחֲלֻקְתּ֔וֹ | division his | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| עֶשְׂרִ֥ים | twenty | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| וְאַרְבָּעָ֖ה | and four | Conjunction, noun common both singular absolute |
| אָֽלֶף׃ ס | thousand | Noun common, both singular absolute |
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| BSB | The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. |
| KJV | The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. |
| ASV | The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. |
| YLT | The tenth, for the tenth month, [is] Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhite, and on his course [are] twenty and four thousand. |
| WEB | The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites. In his division were twenty-four thousand. |
| BBE | The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites; and in his division were twenty-four thousand. |
Where they part company is in the description of Maharai's division — see How Translations Differ.
One main clause with descriptive phrases following. The structure highlights Maharai's role and the size of his command.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 27:13
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Context — The Organization of David's Armygenerated
1 Chronicles 27:13 describes the military organization under King David, listing the leaders and their respective divisions. Maharai the Netophathite is noted as the leader for the tenth month, indicating the structured nature of the army and the importance of each leader's role. This passage reflects the careful planning and organization that characterized David's reign, similar to other lists found in 1 Chronicles 11:30 and 2 Samuel 23:28.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 11:30 | Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 23:28 | Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite, |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 2 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — עֲשִׂירִי, ha.'a.si.Rigenerated
The term עֲשִׂירִי (asiyriy) means 'tenth' and serves as an ordinal number. It is derived from the root meaning 'ten' (H6235), and is used to denote a tenth part of something, such as a tenth of one's income or the tenth month of the year.
This word appears frequently in the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing its significance in counting and organization. Its parsing as a particle indicates its role in identifying the month and its position in a sequence.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main clause is centered around the finite verb, which is implied in the structure: הָעֲשִׂירִי, was the tenth. This clause is followed by a prepositional phrase indicating the month, and a series of noun phrases that detail Maharai's identity and his division.
The structure emphasizes the organization of the army, with the numeral phrases clearly indicating the count of men under Maharai's command, which is a critical detail in military contexts.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates עֲשִׂירִי as δέκατος (dekatos), which also means 'tenth.' This choice reflects a direct correspondence in meaning, maintaining the ordinal sense of the Hebrew.
The term for 'division' is rendered as αὐτοῦ, indicating possession, which aligns with the Hebrew structure and emphasizes the command aspect of Maharai's role.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 27:13 tells us that Maharai the Netophathite was the leader for the tenth month, overseeing a division of 24,000 men. This verse highlights the organization of King David's army and the significant roles of its leaders.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Maharai was a warrior from the tribe of Judah, known as one of David's mighty men, recognized for his bravery and leadership.
The 'tenth month' refers to a specific time in the Hebrew lunar calendar, indicating the organization of military divisions during that period.
Maharai commanded a division of 24,000 men, reflecting the scale of David's military organization.
The military divisions under David's command illustrate the structured approach to leadership and organization in his reign, highlighting the importance of each leader's role.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How does the organization of David's army reflect on leadership today?
- What qualities do you think made Maharai a significant leader in David's army?
- In what ways can we apply the principles of organization seen in this passage to our own lives?
- How does understanding the context of military divisions enhance our reading of this verse?
Commentators on this verse — 4 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 27:13 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 27 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(9-14) Comp. 1 Chronicles 11:27-31 for the names here given.
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 27 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges13. Maharai the Netophathite] Cp. 1 Chronicles 11:30.
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 27 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the BibleTHE TWELVE , 1-15.“The military force was distributed into twelve legions of 24,000 men each=288,000 men fit for service; each of these legions was on duty for a month at a time, and during the rest
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on 1 Chronicles 27 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites. In his division were twenty-four thousand.
The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
The tenth, assigned the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. His division consisted of 24,000 men.
Tyndale line
The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The tenth for the tenth moneth was Maharai, the Netophathite of the Zarhites: and in his course foure and twentie thousand.
Strictly literal
The tenth for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
The tenth, for the tenth month, [is] Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhite, and on his course [are] twenty and four thousand.
The tenth, for the tenth month, [is] Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahite, and twenty-four thousand [are] on his division.
The tenth for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarchites; and in his division were twenty and four thousand.
The commander for the tenth month was Maharai from the city of Netophah, from the clan descended from Zerah. In his division were twenty-four thousand men.
From the Latin
The tenth, for the tenth month, was Marai, who was a Netophathite of the race of Zarai: and in his company were four and twenty thousand.
Simplified
The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. He had 24,000 men in his division.
The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zerahites; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text states that the tenth month was assigned to Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite, with a division of 24,000 men. The Septuagint agrees with the Masoretic Text in all 11 words, maintaining the same meaning and details. There are no significant differences in this verse among the witnesses, indicating a strong consistency in the text across these ancient sources.
הָעֲשִׂירִי֙ לַחֹ֣דֶשׁ הָעֲשִׂירִ֔י מַהְרַ֥י הַנְּטֽוֹפָתִ֖י לַזַּרְחִ֑י וְעַל֙ מַֽחֲלֻקְתּ֔וֹ עֶשְׂרִ֥ים וְאַרְבָּעָ֖ה אָֽלֶף׃ ס
11 of the 11 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 27:13
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
עֲשִׂירִי (asiyriy) means 'tenth' and is used as an ordinal number. It can refer to a tenth part or the tenth month, derived from the root meaning 'ten' (H6235). The entries consistently define it as relating to the number ten without any noted disagreements.
עֲשִׂירִי, עֲשִׂירִיָּה, עֲשִׂירִית tenth
base
H6224 עֲשִׂירִי, עֲשִׂירִיָּה, עֲשִׂירִית tenth
6224 `asiyriy as-ee-ree'
from 6235; tenth; by abbreviation, tenth month or (feminine)
part:--tenth (part).
see HEBREW for 06235
עֲשִׂירִי (a.si.ri) — tenth.
1) ordinal number
1a) a tenth
Art | Adj — ParticleHTd/Aomsa
See TITHE.
חֹ֫דֶשׁ (chodesh) refers to the concept of newness, specifically the new moon and the month. It denotes both the lunar month and the first day of that month. The entries consistently emphasize its connection to timekeeping in the Hebrew calendar.
חֹ֫דֶשׁ 282 n.m. (newness), new moon, month
base
H2320 חֹ֫דֶשׁ (newness), new moon, month
2320 chodesh kho'-desh
from 2318; the new moon; by implication, a
month:--month(-ly), new moon.
see HEBREW for 02318
חֹ֫דֶשׁ (cho.desh) — month.
: month
1) the new moon, month, monthly
1a) the first day of the month
1b) the lunar month
חֹ֫דֶשׁ (cho.desh) — month: new moon.
: new_moon
1) the new moon, month, monthly
1a) the first day of the month
1b) the lunar month
Also means: cho.desh (חֹ֫דֶשׁ ": month" H2320)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHRd/Ncmsa
munth (chodhesh, yerach; men): Chodhesh is strictly the "new moon," the appearance of which marked the beginning of the month, commonly indicated by ro'sh ha-chodhesh. Yerach is derived from yareach, "moon," which comes from the verb that means "to wander," "to make a circuit." Thus the month was lunar, the period of the moon's circuit. The Greek men also meant "moon," from the Sanskrit ma, "to measure," the Latin mensis and our "moon" being derived from the same root.
Month
Among the Egyptians the month of thirty days each was in use long before the time of the Exodus, and formed the basis of their calculations. From the time of the institution of the Mosaic law the month among the Jews was lunar. The cycle of religious feasts depended on the moon. The commencement of a month was determined by the observation of the new moon. The number of months in the year was usually twelve (1 Kings 4:7; 1 Chr. 27:1-15); but every third year an additional month (ve-Adar) was inserted, so as to make the months coincide with the seasons.
“The Hebrews and Phoenicians had no word for month save ’moon,’ and only saved their calendar from becoming vague like that of the Moslems by the interpolation of an additional month. There is no evidence at all that they ever…
From the time of the institution of the Mosaic law downward the religious feasts commencing with the passover depended not simply on the month, but on the moon; the 14th of Abib was coincident with the full moon; and the new moons themselves were the occasions of regular festivals. (Numbers 10:10; 28:11-14) The commencement of the month was generally decided by observation of the new moon. The usual number of months in a year was twelve, as implied in (1 Kings 4:7; 1 Chronicles 27:1-15) but since twelve lunar months would make but 354 1/2 days, the years would be short twelve days of the short twelve days of the true year, and therefore it follows as a matter of course that an additional month must have been inserted about…
The Hebrews months were lunar months, that is, from one new moon to another. These lunar months were each reckoned at twenty-nine days and a half; or rather, one was of thirty days, the following of twenty-nine, and so on alternately: that which had thirty days was called a full or complete month; that which had but twenty-nine days was called incomplete. The new moon was always the beginning of the month and this day they called new-moon day, or new month. The Hebrews usually designated the months only as first, second, etc.; and the names by which they are now known are believed to be of Persian origin, and to have been adopted by the Jews during the captivity. At the exodus from Egypt, which occurred in April, God ordained that that month-the seventh of the civil year—should be the first of the sacred year, according to which the religious festivals were to be reckoned; and from that…
עֲשִׂירִי (asiyriy) means 'tenth' and is used as an ordinal number. It can refer to a tenth part or the tenth month, derived from the root meaning 'ten' (H6235). The entries consistently define it as relating to the number ten without any noted disagreements.
עֲשִׂירִי, עֲשִׂירִיָּה, עֲשִׂירִית tenth
base
H6224 עֲשִׂירִי, עֲשִׂירִיָּה, עֲשִׂירִית tenth
6224 `asiyriy as-ee-ree'
from 6235; tenth; by abbreviation, tenth month or (feminine)
part:--tenth (part).
see HEBREW for 06235
עֲשִׂירִי (a.si.ri) — tenth.
1) ordinal number
1a) a tenth
Art | Adj — ParticleHTd/Aomsa
See TITHE.
מַהֲרַי (Maharay) refers to a man from the tribe of Judah, known as one of David's mighty warriors. The name is derived from a root meaning 'hasty' or 'impetuous.' Maharai is first mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:28, indicating his significance during the time of the United Monarchy.
מַהֲרַי n.pr.m. one of David’s heroes
base
H4121 מַהֲרַי
4121 Maharay mah-har-ah'-ee
from 4116; hasty; Maharai, an Israelite:--Maharai.
see HEBREW for 04116
מַהֲרַי (ma.ha.ray) — Maharai.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.28
§ Maharai = "impetuous"
an inhabitant of Netophah in the tribe of Judah and one of David's mighty warriors
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
(impetuous), (2 Samuel 23:28; 1 Chronicles 11:30; 27:13) an inhabitant of Netophah in the tribe of Judah, and one of David’s captains.
hasting; a hill; from a hill
נְטֹפָתִי (Ntophathiy) refers to a Netophathite, an inhabitant of Netophah, a place whose name suggests 'dropping.' The word is derived from נְטֹפָה (Netophah, H5199). The entries consistently identify it as a patronymic term without significant disagreement.
נְטֹפָתִי, נְטוֹפָתִי adj.gent. the Neṭophathite; Neṭophathites
base
H5200 נְטֹפָתִי
5200 Ntophathiy net-o-faw-thee'
patronymic from 5199; a Netophathite, or inhabitant of
Netophah:--Netophathite.
see HEBREW for 05199
נְטֹפָתִי (ne.to.pha.ti) — Netophathite.
Group of ne.to.phah (נְטֹפָה "Netophah" H5199)
§ Netophathite, of Netophath "dropping"
an inhabitant of Netophah
Art | Ngmsa — Particle · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ngmsa
an inhabitant of Neophah.
זַרְחִי (zar-chiy) refers to a Zarchite, a descendant of Zerah, who was part of the tribe of Simeon. This term is used in a patronymic sense, indicating lineage from Zerah, and is associated with several biblical figures mentioned in Genesis and Numbers. The entries collectively highlight its genealogical significance without notable disagreement.
זַרְחִי adj.gent. alw. c. art. as subst. coll.
base
H2227 זַרְחִי
2227 Zarchiy zar-khee'
patronymically from 2226; a Zarchite or descendant of
Zerach:--Zarchite.
see HEBREW for 02226
זַרְחִי (zar.chi) — Zerahite.
Someone descended from Zerah who was a man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.10;
son of: Simeon (H8095);
brother of: Jemuel (H3223), Jamin (H3226), Ohad (H0161), Jachin (H3199) and Shaul (H7586H); also called Zerah at Num.26.13,20; 2x27.11,13;
Group of ze.rach (זֶ֫רַח "Zerah" H2226L)
§ Zarhites , of Zerah
descendants of Zerah
Prep | Ngmsa — Preposition · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHRd/Ngmsa
The Hebrew word עַל (*al*) is a preposition meaning 'upon' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including 'on account of,' 'beside,' 'above,' and 'against.' It can indicate physical placement, emotional burdens, or duties imposed on a person. The entries also note its use in idiomatic expressions and with verbs of motion. There is a mention of its function as a conjunction in certain contexts.
כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as
base
עַל, עָ֑ל
subst. height
As prep. upon, and hence on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against
Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed
—
of clothing, etc., which any one wears
With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
H5921a עַל, עָ֑ל . As prep. upon, and hence on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against . Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed . — . of clothing, etc., which any one wears
. With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
. Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
. Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
. על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
. חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
5921 `al al
properly, the same as 5920 used as a preposition (in the
singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a
particle following); above, over, upon, or against (yet always
in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great
variety of applications (as follow):--above, according
to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, X as, at, because
of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, X both
and, by (reason of), X had the charge of, concerning for, in
(that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-)on, over, than,
through(-out), to, touching, X with.
see HEBREW for 05920
עַל (al) — upon.
prep
1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against
1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards
1b) above, beyond, over (of excess)
1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence)
1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition)
1e) over (of suspension or extension)
1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity)
1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion)
1h) to (as a dative)
[כִּי] עַל [כֵּן] ([ki] al [ken]) — as.
conj
Conj | Prep — Conjunction · prepositionHC/R
מַחֲלֹ֫קֶת (machaloqeth) refers to a division or course, often in the context of Levites, priests, or soldiers. It denotes a section or allotment, and is primarily used in a technical sense within religious or organizational structures. The term is derived from another Hebrew word, and its Aramaic equivalent is noted as well.
מַחֲלֹ֫קֶת n.f. division, course (almost wholly Chr.)
base
H4256 מַחֲלֹ֫קֶת
4256 machaloqeth makh-al-o'-keth
from 2505; a section (of Levites, people or
soldiers):--company, course, division, portion. See also
5555.
see HEBREW for 02505
see HEBREW for 05555
מַחֲלֹ֫קֶת (ma.cha.lo.qet) — division.
1) division, course, class, share, allotment
1a) division, part
1b) division, class, course
1b1) of priests, Levites (technical term of organisation)
Aramaic equivalent: mach.le.qah (מַחְלְקָה "class" H4255)
N-fs | Suff — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHNcfsc/Sp3ms
עֶשְׂרִים (esriym) means 'twenty' and can also refer to the ordinal 'twentieth.' It is derived from the root word for 'ten' and has an Aramaic equivalent, עֶשְׂרִין (es.rin). The entries consistently define the term without significant disagreement.
עֶשְׂרִים (a) twenty
base
H6242 עֶשְׂרִים (a) twenty
6242 `esriym es-reem'
from 6235; twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth:--(six-)score,
twenty(-ieth).
see HEBREW for 06235
עֶשְׂרִים (es.rim) — twenty.
twenty, twentieth
Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Adj — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
twen'-ti.
See NUMBER.
אַרְבַּע (arba) means 'four' in Hebrew. It is a masculine noun derived from the root associated with the number four. The entries consistently affirm this meaning without any significant disagreement among lexicons.
אַרְבַּע, אַרְבָּעָה four
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H702 אַרְבַּע, אַרְבָּעָה four
702 'arba` ar-bah'
masculine oarbaah {ar-baw-aw'}; from 7251; four:--four.
see HEBREW for 07251
אַרְבַּע (ar.ba) — four.
four
HC/Ncbsa — Conjunction · noun common both singular absoluteHC/Ncbsa
for ('arba`; tessares): "Four" (cardinal number) was a sacred and complete number with the Hebrews, as well as with several other peoples. It occurs very frequently in the Old Testament and the New Testament.
(1) It indicates completeness. We have the four rivers of Paradise (Ge 2:10); the four winds of heaven (Eze 37:9; Da 7:2; 8:8; 11:4; Zec 6:5, the Revised Version, margin "spirits"; /APC 2Esdras 13:5); "the four winds" (Mt 24:31; Mr 13:27); "the four corners of the earth" (Isa 11:12;
אֶ֫לֶף (eleph) means 'thousand' in Hebrew. It can refer to the numeral itself or denote a company or clan, particularly a group of men under one leader. The word is built from the concept of a thousand, and it is associated with the ox's head, which is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
אֶ֫לֶף n.m. thousand
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H505 אֶ֫לֶף thousand
505 'eleph eh'-lef
prop, the same as 504; hence (the ox's head being the first
letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral)
a thousand:--thousand.
see HEBREW for 0504
אֶ֫לֶף (e.leph) — thousand.
: thousand
1) a thousand
1a) as numeral
2) a thousand, company
2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
אֶ֫לֶף (e.leph) — thousand: clan.
: clan
1) a thousand
1a) as numeral
2) a thousand, company
2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
HNcbsa — Noun common · both singular absoluteHNcbsa
thou'-zand ('eleph; chilioi).
See NUMBER.