1 Chronicles 4:39 — Word Study
WLCוַיֵּלְכוּ֙ לִמְב֣וֹא גְדֹ֔ר עַ֖ד לְמִזְרַ֣ח הַגָּ֑יְא לְבַקֵּ֥שׁ מִרְעֶ֖ה לְצֹאנָֽם׃
BSAto the entrancemâbôwʼ [the act of entering, a place of access] of GedorGᵉdôr [a place in Palestine] to the east sidemizrâch [the direction of the sunrise] of the valleygayʼ [a deep, narrow valley or gorge] in search ofbâqash [to seek, to look for] pasturemirʻeh [a place where animals graze, a feeding ground] for their flockstsôʼn [a group of sheep or goats, a congregation]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַיֵּלְכוּ֙ | and they went | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine plural |
| לִמְב֣וֹא | to [the] entrance of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| גְדֹ֔ר | Gedor | Noun proper |
| עַ֖ד | to | Preposition |
| לְמִזְרַ֣ח | to [the] east of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| הַגָּ֑יְא | the valley | Particle, noun common both singular absolute |
| לְבַקֵּ֥שׁ | to seek | Preposition, verb piel infinitive construct common |
| מִרְעֶ֖ה | pasture | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| לְצֹאנָֽם׃ | for flock[s] their | Preposition, noun common both singular construct, suffix |
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| BSB | and they journeyed to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley, in search of pasture for their flocks. |
| KJV | ¶ And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks. |
| ASV | And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks. |
| YLT | and they go to the entrance of Gedor, unto the east of the valley, to seek pasture for their flock, |
| WEB | They went to the entrance of Gedor, even to the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks. |
| BBE | And they went to the opening into Gedor, as far as the east side of the valley, in search of grass-land for their flocks. |
Where they part company is in the choice of the verb וַיֵּלְכוּ — see How Translations Differ.
The structure features one main verb with three phrases elaborating on the destination, location, and purpose of their journey.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 4:39
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Context — The Journey to Gedorgenerated
1 Chronicles 4:39 recounts the journey of a group of people who traveled to Gedor in search of pasture for their flocks. This journey highlights their need for sustenance and the importance of finding good grazing land for their animals. The surrounding verses provide context about their leaders and the growth of their families, emphasizing their connection to the land and their livelihood.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 4:4–18 | Penuel was the father of Gedor, and Ezer was the father of Hushah. These were the descendants of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah and the father of Bethlehem. |
| 2 | Joshua 12:13 | the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one; |
| 3 | Joshua 15:58 | Halhul, Beth-zur, Gedor, |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 3 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — וַיֵּלְכוּ, vai.ye.le.Khugenerated
The verb הָלַךְ (halak) means 'to go' or 'to walk,' indicating physical movement but also conveying a sense of purpose in their journey. It is used frequently in various contexts throughout the Bible, often reflecting both literal and metaphorical paths.
In this verse, the form is a sequential imperfect third person masculine plural, showing that the group collectively undertook this journey. The action reflects their determination to find a suitable place for their flocks, illustrating their role as caretakers of their animals.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses the phrase they journeyed.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb of the verse is יֵּלְכוּ, they went, which governs the entire sentence. The structure includes a prepositional phrase indicating their destination, followed by additional prepositional phrases that provide context about the location and purpose of their journey.
The phrase לִמְב֣וֹא גְדֹ֔ר serves as a compound noun phrase, indicating the specific entrance they were traveling towards, while the subsequent phrases elaborate on the location and their intent to find pasture.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates וַיֵּלְכוּ as ἐπορεύθησαν, which emphasizes the act of traveling. This choice reflects a similar understanding of movement but may carry a broader connotation of undertaking a journey.
The translation of גְדֹר as γεραρα indicates a specific place, maintaining the geographical reference found in the Hebrew text.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 4:39 describes how a group of people traveled to the entrance of Gedor, located on the east side of a valley, in search of pasture for their flocks. This journey highlights their need for good grazing land.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It signifies their search for a suitable place for their flocks, indicating the importance of pasture for their livelihood.
Pasture is crucial for the sustenance of their flocks, reflecting their role as caretakers of the animals.
Their journey illustrates the importance of seeking out resources necessary for survival and the care of their livestock.
It shows the practical needs of the families mentioned earlier, emphasizing their growth and connection to the land.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What are some ways I can seek out resources for my own needs, like the people in this verse?
- How do I care for the responsibilities I have, similar to how these people cared for their flocks?
- In what areas of my life do I need to be more intentional about seeking out what is necessary for my well-being?
- How can I apply the lessons from this journey in my daily life?
Commentators on this verse — 7 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 4:39 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd they went to the entrance of Gedor,.... There was a city of this name in the tribe of Judah, 1 Chronicles 4:18 but this seems to be further off, and perhaps is the same with Gedaris, mentioned by
Read John Gill on 1 Chronicles 4 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 4 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleTo the entrance of Gedor, to that country that belongs to Gedor, or borders upon it; either that Gedor, , or that called Gederah, . Unto the east side of the valley; of which See Poole ",52".
Read Matthew Poole on 1 Chronicles 4 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(38) These mentioned by their names.—Literally, these who have come (forward) with names, that is, have been adduced by name. Were princes in their families.—Ameers or chieftains in their clans.And the house of their fathers increased.—And their father-houses had spread greatly. Finding their territory too strait for them under these conditions, and probably also because of the encroachments of their powerful neighbours, the Judζans and Philistines, the Simeonite chieftains went forth at the head of their clans to seek new settlements. And (so) they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley.—Gedor can hardly be the town of that name in the hill country of Judah…
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 4 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges39. the entrance of Gedor] R.V. the entering in of Gedor. The Gedor of Jos 15:58 is identified with Jedur, Ijdur (north of Hebron, Bädeker, p. 135), the neighbourhood of which seems an unlikely scene in the days of Hezekiah for the exploit described in 1 Chronicles 4:41. LXX. has Gerar (cp. Genesis 20:1; Genesis 26:1), perhaps rightly.
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 4 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleGedor - Rather read, “Gerar” (Septuagint) a fertile district Genesis 26:6-12; 2 Chronicles 14:14-15 in Philistine country.
Read Albert Barnes on 1 Chronicles 4 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible39. They went to… Gedor — So the Simeonites, like the Danites, (Judges xviii,) enlarged their possessions by conquest. Whether this Gedor is the same as that in the mountains of Judah, (Joshua 15:58,) which Dr.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on 1 Chronicles 4 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
and they journeyed to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley, in search of pasture for their flocks.
They went to the entrance of Gedor, even to the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.
and they journeyed to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley, in search of pasture for their flocks.
They went to the entrance of Gedor, to the east of the valley, looking for pasture for their sheep.
Tyndale line
¶ And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.
And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.
And they went to the entering in of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.
And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even to the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.
And they went to the entring in of Gedor, euen vnto the East side of the valley, to seeke pasture for their sheepe.
Strictly literal
And they went to the entrance of Gedor, as far as the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.
and they go to the entrance of Gedor, unto the east of the valley, to seek pasture for their flock,
and they go to the entrance of Gedor, to the east of the valley, to seek pasture for their flock,
And they went to the entrance of Gedur, as far as the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.
They went near Gedor, on the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks.
From the Latin
And they went forth to enter into Gador as far as to the east side of the valley, to seek pastures for their flocks.
Simplified
They went far as the border of Gedor on the east side of the valley to look for pasture for their flocks.
And they went to the opening into Gedor, as far as the east side of the valley, in search of grass-land for their flocks.
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, "וַיֵּלְכוּ֙ לִמְב֣וֹא גְדֹ֔ר עַ֖ד לְמִזְרַ֣ח הַגָּ֑יְא לְבַקֵּ֥שׁ מִרְעֶ֖ה לְצֹאנָֽם׃" which translates to, "and they journeyed to the entrance of Gedor, to the east side of the valley, in search of pasture for their flocks." The Septuagint, while not providing a complete text here, matches 8 of the 9 words from the Masoretic Text, indicating a strong agreement in content, although the exact wording and order may differ due to translation choices. The Samaritan Pentateuch and the Dead Sea Scrolls do not provide additional differing evidence for this verse, reinforcing the consensus found in the Masoretic Text and the Septuagint.
וַיֵּלְכוּ֙ לִמְב֣וֹא גְדֹ֔ר עַ֖ד לְמִזְרַ֣ח הַגָּ֑יְא לְבַקֵּ֥שׁ מִרְעֶ֖ה לְצֹאנָֽם׃
8 of the 9 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 4:39
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הָלַךְ (halak) means 'to go,' 'come,' or 'walk,' and covers a wide range of literal and figurative uses, including aspects of life and death. It can describe physical movement, moral conduct, and even influence on character. The verb appears in various forms, such as Qal, Piel, and Hithpael, indicating different nuances like leading or traversing.
הָלַךְ 1546 vb. go, come, walk
Qal Impf. usually (629 t.) as if from ילך
lit.
of persons
Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations
in like manner of inanimate things
The inf. abs. is often used
as in other vbs., quite independently
to intensify meaning of finite form
most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs.
with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance
with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare)
in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance
twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך, but another vb. denoting motion
quite by itself
13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec.
akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt.
In combination with other verbal forms
Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident:
pass away, die
H1980 הָלַךְ go, come, walk .Impf. usually (629 t.) as if from ילך . lit. . of persons
. Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations
. in like manner of inanimate things
. The inf. abs. is often used . as in other vbs., quite independently
. to intensify meaning of finite form
. most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. . with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance
. with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare)
. in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. + adj. denoting progress, advance
. twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך, but another vb. denoting motion
. quite by itself
. 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec.
. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt.
. In combination with other verbal forms
1980 halak haw-lak'
akin to 3212; a primitive root; to walk (in a great variety
of applications, literally and figuratively):--(all) along,
apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant,
depart, + be eased, enter, exercise (self), + follow, forth,
forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on,
out, up and down), + greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead,
march, X more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away),
be at the point, quite, run (along), + send, speedily, spread,
still, surely, + tale-bearer, + travel(-ler), walk (abroad,
on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax,
(way-)faring man, X be weak, whirl.
see HEBREW for 03212
הָלַךְ (ha.lakh) — to go: went.
: went/go[away]
1) to go, walk, come
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away
1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to walk
1b2) to walk (fig.)
1c) (Hithpael)
1c1) to traverse
1c2) to walk about
1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
הָלַךְ (ha.lakh) — to go: come.
: come[nearer]
1) to go, walk, come
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away
1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to walk
1b2) to walk (fig.)
1c) (Hithpael)
1c1) to traverse
1c2) to walk about
1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
הָלַךְ (ha.lakh) — to go: walk.
: walk/move
1) to go, walk, come
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away
1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to walk
1b2) to walk (fig.)
1c) (Hithpael)
1c1) to traverse
Hc/Vqw3mp — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine pluralHc/Vqw3mp
מָבוֹא (mabow') means 'entrance' or 'coming in,' referring to both the act and the place of entering. It can also denote sunset or the west. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to come' and appears in contexts related to entry points or directions.
מָבוֹא n.m. entrance, a coming in, entering
entrance, i.e. place or way of entrance
entering, act of entrance
base
H3996 מָבוֹא entrance, a coming in, entering
3996 mabow' maw-bo'
from 935; an entrance (the place or the act); specifically
(with or without 8121) sunset or the west; also (adverb with
preposition) towards:--by which came, as cometh, in coming, as
men enter into, entering, entrance into, entry, where goeth,
going down, + westward. Compare 4126.
see HEBREW for 0935
see HEBREW for 08121
see HEBREW for 04126
מָבוֹא (ma.vo) — entrance.
1) entrance, a coming in, entering
2) sunset
2a) sunset
2b) sunset, west
Also means: me.vo.ah (מְבוֹאָה "entry" H3997)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHR/Ncmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
גְּדוֹר (Gdor) means "wall" and refers to a town in the mountainous region of Judah, located a few miles north of Hebron. It is also the name of three individuals from the tribe of Benjamin. The word is derived from a root meaning "inclosure" and is associated with the biblical context of Gedor as a place and a personal name.
גְּדוֹר, גְּדֹר n.pr. (wall)
n.pr.loc. city of Judah
n.pr.loc. but read Gerar
n.pr.m. a Benjamite, of Gibeon
base
H1446 גְּדוֹר, גְּדֹר, גְדֹר
1446 Gdor ghed-ore'
or (fully) Gdowr {ghed-ore'}; from 1443; inclosure; Gedor, a
place in Palestine; also the name of three Israelites:--Gedor.
see HEBREW for 01443
גְּדוֹר (ge.dor) — Gedor.
Gedor = "wall"
a town in the mountainous part of Judah a few miles north of Hebron
Also named: ge.der (גֶּ֫דֶר "Geder" H1445)
גְּדוֹר (ge.dor) — Gedor.
§ Gedor = "wall"
a town
גְּדוֹר (ge.dor) — Gedor.
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.31;
son of: Abiel (H0022) and Maacah (H4601N);
brother of: Kish (H7027), Ner (H5369), Abdon (H5658J), Zur (H6698I), Baal (H1168B), Nadab (H5070J), Ahio (H0283I), Zecher (H2144) and Mikloth (H4732)
§ Gedor = "wall"
1) a son of Penuel
2) a son of Jered
3) a Benjamite of Gibeon
4) a town in the mountainous part of Judah a few miles north of Hebron
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
ge'-dor (gedhor; Codex Vaticanus, Geddor, Codex Alexandrinus, Gedor):
(1) A town in the mountains of Judah, named with Halhul and Beth-zur (Jos 15:58). It seems to be referred to by Eusebius as Gadeira (Onomasticon, under the word), which he identifies with Gaidora (Jerome calls it Gadora), a village in the borders of Jerusalem, near the terebinth. It is probably represented today by Khirbet Jedur, about 7 miles North of Hebron (PEF, III, 313, Sh XXI).
(2) Among the Benjamites who joined David at Ziklag were the sons of Jeroham of Gedor (1Ch 12:7). No trace of this name is found in the territory of Benjamin. It may be identical with (1).
(3) The Simeonites are said to have gone to the entering in of Gedor in search of pasture for their flocks. They smote and expelled the Meunim…
Gedor
A wall. (1.) A city in the mountains or hill country of Judah (Josh. 15:58), identified with Jedar, between Jerusalem and Hebron.
(2.) 1 Chr. 4:39, the Gederah of Josh. 15:36, or the well-known Gerar, as the LXX. read, where the patriarchs of old had sojourned and fed their flocks (Gen. 20:1, 14, 15; 26:1, 6, 14).
(3.) A town apparently in Benjamin (1 Chr. 12:7), the same probably as Geder (Josh. 12:13).
(a wall), a town int he mountainous part of Judah, (Joshua 15:58) a few miles north of Hebron. Robinson discovered a Jedur halfway between Bethlehem and Hebron, about two miles west of the road.
עַד (ad) primarily functions as a preposition, adverb, or conjunction meaning 'until,' 'up to,' or 'as far as.' It can denote spatial, temporal, or degree-related contexts, such as 'even to' or 'while.' The entries indicate its use in poetry and in various combinations, but there is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
עַד, in poetry עֲדֵי prep. as far as, even to, up to, until, while
prep.
of space
Of time
Of degree
conj.
until
While
Of degree, to the point that, so that even (rare)
עַד לְ, a strengthened form for עַד. Thus
of space
Of time
Of degree
base
H5704 עַד, in poetry עֲדֵי as far as, even to, up to, until, while . prep. . of space
. Of time
. Of degree
. conj. . until
. While
. Of degree, to the point that, so that even (rare)
. עַד לְ, a strengthened form for עַד. Thus . of space
. Of time
. Of degree
5704 `ad ad
properly, the same as 5703 (used as a preposition, adverb or
conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long,
or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during,
while, until) or degree (equally with):--against, and, as,
at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as),
(hither-)to, + how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that,
till, toward, until, when, while, (+ as) yet.
see HEBREW for 05703
עַד (ad) — till.
prep
1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as
1a) of space
1a1) as far as, up to, even to
1b) in combination
1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from)
1c) of time
1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end
1d) of degree
1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like
conj
2) until, while, to the point that, so that even
Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
HR — PrepositionHR
מִזְרָח (mizrach) means 'place of sunrise' or simply 'east.' It is derived from the root meaning 'to rise' and refers to the direction of the sunrise. The entries consistently highlight its use to denote the east, both as a cardinal direction and in relation to the rising sun.
מִזְרָח n.[m.] place of sunrise, east
base
H4217 מִזְרָח place of sunrise, east
4217 mizrach miz-rawkh'
from 2224; sunrise, i.e. the east:--east (side, -ward),
(sun-)rising (of the sun).
see HEBREW for 02224
מִזְרָח (miz.rach) — East (Gate).
This name means place of sunrise, east
מִזְרָח (miz.rach) — east.
1) place of sunrise, east
1a) sunrise, east (with 'sun')
1b) the east (without 'sun')
1b1) to or toward the place of sunrise
1b2) to the east, eastward
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHR/Ncmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
גַּיְא (gay) means 'valley' and specifically refers to a steep, narrow gorge. It is likely derived from a root meaning related to height. The term appears in various combinations with names of locations, indicating specific valleys, such as Topheth and Zeboim. There are no significant disagreements among the lexicons regarding its meaning.
גַּיְא n.m. valley
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H1516 גַּיְא valley
1516 gay' gah'-ee
or (shortened) gay {gah'-ee}; probably (by transmutation)
from the same root as 1466 (abbreviated); a gorge (from its
lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or
winter-torrent):--valley.
see HEBREW for 01466
גַּיְא (gay) — Valley.
valley, a steep valley, narrow gorge
Another name of to.phet (תֹּ֫פֶת "Topheth" H8612)
גַּיְא (gay) — (Iphtahel) Valley.
valley, a steep valley, narrow gorge
Combined with yiph.tach-el (יִפְתַּח־אֵל " of Iphtahel" H3317)
גַּיְא (gay) — (Zeboim) Valley.
valley, a steep valley, narrow gorge
Combined with tse.vo.im (צְבֹעִים " of Zeboim" H6650H)
גַּיְא (gay) — (Salt) Valley.
valley, a steep valley, narrow gorge
Combined with me.lach (מֶ֫לַח " of Salt" H4417H)
גַּיְא (gay) — Ge.
§ valley, a steep valley, narrow gorge
גַּיְא (gay) — (Zephathah) Valley.
valley, a steep valley, narrow gorge
Combined with tse.pha.tah (צְפַ֫תָה "Zephathah" H6859)
גַּיְא (gay) — Valley (Gate).
§ valley, a steep valley, narrow gorge
גַּיְא (gay) — (Hamon-gog) Valley.
valley, a steep valley, narrow gorge
Art | N-cs — Particle · noun common both singular absoluteHTd/Ncbsa
val'-i.
See VALE; VALLEY.
Valley
(1.) Heb. bik’ah, a “cleft” of the mountains (Deut. 8:7; 11:11; Ps. 104:8; Isa. 41:18); also a low plain bounded by mountains, as the plain of Lebanon at the foot of Hermon around the sources of the Jordan (Josh. 11:17; 12:7), and the valley of Megiddo (2 Chr. 35:22).
(2.) ‘Emek, “deep;” “a long, low plain” (Job 39:10, 21; Ps. 65:13; Cant. 2:1), such as the plain of Esdraelon; the “valley of giants” (
With respect to the general features of the Holy Land, see CANAAN; and for descriptions of some of its numerous valleys, see JERUSALEM, JEZREEL, JORDAN, REPHAIM, SHECHIEM, and SODOM. "The valley of the shadow of death," is an expression denoting an extremely perilous and cheerless condition of the soul, Ps 23:4, and may have been suggested by the psalmist’s experience with his flock in some of the deep, narrow, and dark ravines of Syria.
Thus the entrance to Petra is by long winding defile, between rugged precipices in some spots not more than twelve or fourteen feet apart and two or three hundred feet high, and almost excluding the light of day. See view in SELA. A similar pass south of mount Carmel is now known as the "Valley of Death-shade."
בָּקַשׁ (baqash) is a Hebrew verb meaning to seek or search out, often in the context of worship or prayer. It encompasses a range of actions including asking, desiring, and requiring. The verb can appear in different forms, such as Piel and Pual, indicating various nuances of seeking or being sought.
[בָּקַשׁ] 224 vb. seek
Pi.
seek to find
seek to secure
seek the face
desire, demand
require, exact
exact equivalent or penalty for
(late) ask, request
Pu. be sought
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H1245 בָּקַשׁ seek
1245 baqash baw-kash'
a primitive root; to search out (by any method, specifically
in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after:--ask,
beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure,
(make) request, require, seek (for).
בָּקַשׁ (ba.qash) — to seek.
1) to seek, require, desire, exact, request
1a) (Piel)
1a1) to seek to find
1a2) to seek to secure
1a3) to seek the face
1a4) to desire, demand
1a5) to require, exact
1a6) to ask, request
1b) (Pual) to be sought
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a — Preposition · verb piel infinitive construct commonHR/Vpcc
מִרְעֶה (mir'eh) refers to pasture or pasturage, indicating both the place where animals feed and the act of feeding itself. It is derived from a root meaning to feed and can also denote a haunt for wild animals. The term captures the concept of a feeding area in agricultural contexts.
מִרְעֶה n.m. pasturage, pasture
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H4829 מִרְעֶה pasturage, pasture
4829 mir`eh meer-eh'
from 7462 in the sense of feeding; pasture (the place or the
act); also the haunt of wild animals:--feeding place,
pasture.
see HEBREW for 07462
מִרְעֶה (mir.eh) — pasture.
pasture, pasturage
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
צֹאן (tso'n) refers to small cattle, specifically sheep and goats, and is used to denote a flock or flocks. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a multitude. The term appears in contexts such as Psalm 144:13, where it emphasizes the collective nature of these animals.
צֹאן 273 n.coll.f. small cattle, sheep and goats, flock, flocks
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H6629 צֹאן small cattle, sheep and goats, flock, flocks
6629 tso'n tsone
or tsaown (Psalm 144:13) {tseh-one'}; from an unused root
meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock (of sheep or
goats); also figuratively (of men):--(small) cattle, flock
(+ -s), lamb (+ -s), sheep((-cote, -fold, -shearer, -herds)).
צֹאן (tson) — flock.
1) small cattle, sheep, sheep and goats, flock, flocks
1a) small cattle (usually of sheep and goats)
1b) of multitude (simile)
1c) of multitude (metaphor)
צֹאן (tson) — Sheep (Gate).
This name means sheep and goats
Also named: probatikos (προβατικός "Sheep Gate" G4262)
Prep | N-cs | Suff — Preposition · noun common both singular construct · suffixHR/Ncbsc/Sp3mp