1 Samuel 23:29 — Word Study
WLCוַיַּ֥עַל דָּוִ֖ד מִשָּׁ֑ם וַיֵּ֖שֶׁב בִּמְצָד֥וֹת עֵֽין־ גֶּֽדִי׃
BSAand he went upvai.Ya.'al▸ Davidda.Vid from theremi.Sham and he dweltvai.Ye.shev▸ in [the] strongholds ofbim.tza.Dot En'ein- GediGe.di
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַיַּ֥עַל | and he went up | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| דָּוִ֖ד | David | Noun proper masculine |
| מִשָּׁ֑ם | from there | Preposition, adverb |
| וַיֵּ֖שֶׁב | and he dwelt | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| בִּמְצָד֥וֹת | in [the] strongholds of | Preposition, noun common feminine plural construct |
| עֵֽין־ | En | Noun proper |
| גֶּֽדִי׃ | Gedi | Noun proper |
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| BSB | And David went up from there and lived in the strongholds of En-gedi. |
| KJV | ¶ And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at En-gedi. |
| ASV | And David went up from thence, and dwelt in the strongholds of En-gedi. |
| YLT | And David goeth up thence, and abideth in fortresses [at] En-gedi. |
| WEB | David went up from there and lived in the strongholds of En Gedi. |
| BBE | And from there, David went up and took cover in the safe place of En-gedi. |
Where they part company is in the phrasing of David's actions — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence consists of one main clause with additional phrases providing context and detail about David's actions.
6 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Trapp, AdamClarke & more — read them ›
clause
subjectH1732
verbH5927
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Deep Study — 1 Samuel 23:29
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Context — David's Escape to En-gedigenerated
1 Samuel 23:29 describes David's retreat from Saul, highlighting the tension of his pursuit. After narrowly escaping capture, David seeks refuge in the strongholds of En-gedi, a well-known location for safety and concealment. This moment is part of a larger narrative where David is constantly on the move to avoid Saul's attempts to capture him, as seen in the surrounding verses.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Samuel 24:1 | After Saul had returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.” |
| 2 | Genesis 14:7 | Then they turned back to invade En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and they conquered the whole territory of the Amalekites, as well as the Amorites who lived in Hazazon-tamar. |
| 3 | Joshua 15:62 | Nibshan, the City of Salt, and En-gedi—six cities, along with their villages. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 20:2 | Then some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the Sea; they are already in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, En-gedi). |
| 5 | Song of Solomon 1:14 |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 6 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — וַיַּ֥עַל, vai.Ya.'algenerated
The verb עָלָה (alah) means 'to ascend' or 'to go up,' indicating David's physical movement to a higher or safer location. It is a common verb used throughout the Hebrew Bible to describe various forms of ascent, both literal and metaphorical.
In this context, it signifies David's strategic decision to leave a precarious situation and seek safety. The parsing as a sequential imperfect third person masculine singular shows that this action is part of a narrative unfolding in real-time.
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 verb וַיַּ֥עַל, and he went up, governs the sentence, indicating David's action. This is followed by a prepositional phrase מִשָּׁם, from there, which specifies his point of departure, and a participial phrase וַיֵּ֖שֶׁב, and he dwelt, describing his subsequent action.
The structure emphasizes David's movement and the transition from danger to safety, with the verb leading the narrative.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates וַיַּ֥עַל as ἀνέβη (anebē), which also means 'went up.' This choice maintains the sense of ascent and movement, reflecting the same action of David seeking refuge.
This translation choice indicates a direct correlation between the Hebrew and Greek texts, preserving the narrative's intent.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Samuel 23:29 tells us that David left a dangerous situation and went to live in the strongholds of En-gedi. This place was known for providing safety, and David sought refuge there as he escaped from Saul.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
David sought refuge in En-gedi because it was a stronghold, a safe place away from Saul's pursuit.
Strongholds refer to fortified places or shelters that provide safety and protection.
This verse is part of the narrative showing David's continual flight from Saul, highlighting his struggles and reliance on God for protection.
David's movement to a stronghold illustrates his strategic thinking and need for safety during a time of danger.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What does this passage teach us about seeking safety in difficult times?
- How can we apply David's example of strategic retreat in our own lives?
- What does it mean to find refuge in God, similar to David finding refuge in En-gedi?
- How can we support others who are in need of safety or refuge?
Commentators on this verse — 6 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Samuel 23:29 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd David went up from thence,.... From the wilderness of Maon, having had a narrow escape for his life: and dwelt in strong holds in Engedi; another place in the tribe of Judah, and which lay in the
Read John Gill on 1 Samuel 23 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at Engedi.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Samuel 23 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments1 Samuel 23:29 And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at Engedi.Ver. 29. Dwelt in strong holds at Engedi.] Which was the utmost border of the country, a very rocky and craggy place, And here it is thought he penned the fifty-seventh Psalm.
Read John Trapp on 1 Samuel 23 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 29. Strong holds at En-gedi.] En-gedi was situated near to the western coast of the Dead Sea, not far from Jeshimon: it literally signifies the kid's well, and was celebrated for its vineyards, Son 1:14. It was also celebrated for its balm. It is reported to be a mountainous territory, filled with caverns; and consequently proper for David in his present circumstances. How threshing-floors were made among the ancients, we learn from CATO, De Re Rustica, chap. 91, and 129. And as I believe it would be an excellent method to make the most durable and efficient barn-floors, I will set it down: - Aream sic facito. Locum ubi facies confodito; postea amurca conspergito bene, sinitoque…
Read AdamClarke on 1 Samuel 23 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleEn-gedi (the fountain of the kid), anciently called Hazezon-Tamar Genesis 14:7 from the palm-trees which used to grow there, still preserves its name in Ain-Djedy.
Read Albert Barnes on 1 Samuel 23 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible29. En-gedi — See on Joshua 15:62. and 1 Samuel 23:1 of the next chapter.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on 1 Samuel 23 →The verse in English, compared — 7 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
And David went up from there and lived in the strongholds of En-gedi.
David went up from there and lived in the strongholds of En Gedi.
Tyndale line
¶ And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at En-gedi.
And David went up from thence, and dwelt in the strongholds of En-gedi.
Simplified
And from there, David went up and took cover in the safe place of En-gedi.
Then David left and went to live in the strongholds of En-gedi.
Strictly literal
And David goeth up thence, and abideth in fortresses [at] En-gedi.
T4T (Translation for Translators) is not shown above. It restates the passage rather than the verse, so there is no line of English to set beside the others — which is a fact about that translation, not a fault in it.
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 reads וַיַּ֥עַל דָּוִ֖ד מִשָּׁ֑ם וַיֵּ֖שֶׁב בִּמְצָד֥וֹת עֵֽין־ גֶּֽדִי׃, which aligns with the Septuagint and other ancient witnesses, confirming consistency in the account of David's actions.
וַיַּ֥עַל דָּוִ֖ד מִשָּׁ֑ם וַיֵּ֖שֶׁב בִּמְצָד֥וֹת עֵֽין־ גֶּֽדִי׃
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 Samuel 23:29
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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.
The Hebrew word עָלָה (alah) means 'to ascend' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including going up, climbing, and rising in various contexts such as personal, natural, and spiritual. It can refer to actions involving people, animals, vegetation, and even thoughts, and includes nuances of being exalted or offering sacrifices. The word is built from a primitive root and appears in various grammatical forms, indicating different aspects of ascent or elevation.
עָלָה 890 vb. go up, ascend, climb
Qal
of persons, go up, ascend, in local relations
go up, in personal relations
of animals, go or come up
of vegetation, spring up, grow, shoot forth
of natural phenom., go up, rise
of inanimate things, instead of passive construction
of thoughts
come up before God, arrogance
go up, extend, of boundary
excel
Niph.
be brought up
be taken up
pass., be taken up, away
reflex., take oneself away from, get up from
reflex.: take oneself away
be exalted, of God
Hiph.
bring up persons
in personal relations
bring up animals
cause to ascend
mentally
offer a present; bring up tithe to
exalt
cause to ascend (in flame), offer sacrifice
Hoph.
be carried away
be taken up into, inserted in
be offered
Hithp. lift oneself
base
H5927 עָלָה go up, ascend, climb .. of persons, go up, ascend, in local relations
. go up, in personal relations
. of animals, go or come up
. of vegetation, spring up, grow, shoot forth
. of natural phenom., go up, rise
. of inanimate things, instead of passive construction
. of thoughts
. come up before God, arrogance
. go up, extend, of boundary
. excel
. . . be brought up
. be taken up
. . pass., be taken up, away
. reflex., take oneself away from, get up from
. reflex.: take oneself away
. be exalted, of God
. . bring up persons
. in personal relations
. bring up animals
. cause to ascend
. mentally
. offer a present; bring up tithe to
. exalt
. cause to ascend (in flame), offer sacrifice
. . be carried away
. be taken up into, inserted in
. be offered
. lift oneself
5927 `alah aw-law'
a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or
actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary
and secondary, literal and figurative (as follow):--arise
(up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up),
bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, + shew, climb
(up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart,
exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up);
grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light,
(make) up, X mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, + perfect,
prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise
(up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring
(up), stir up, take away (up), work.
עָלָה (a.lah) — to ascend: rise.
: rise/go
1) to go up, ascend, climb
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to go up, ascend
1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat
1a3) to go up, come up (of animals)
1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation)
1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon)
1a6) to come up (before God)
1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary)
1a8) to excel, be superior to
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away
1b2) to take oneself away
1b3) to be exalted
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up
1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away
1c3) to bring up, draw up, train
1c4) to cause to ascend
1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally)
1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts)
1c7) to exalt
1c8) to cause to ascend, offer
1d) (Hophal)
1d1) to be carried away, be led up
1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in
1d3) to be offered
Hc/Vqw3ms — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/Vqw3ms
דָּוִד (David) refers to the second king of Israel, known as the youngest son of Jesse. The name means 'beloved' and is associated with a significant lineage, including many siblings and notable descendants like Solomon. The entries highlight his familial connections and historical context, with no significant disagreement among the lexicons.
דָּוִד, דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m. David
base
H1732 דָּוִד, דָּוִיד David
1732 David daw-veed'
rarely (fully); Daviyd {daw-veed'}; from the same as 1730;
loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse:--David.
see HEBREW for 01730
דָּוִד (da.vid) — David.
A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17;
son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I);
brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339);
father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N)
HNpm — Noun proper masculineHNpm
da'-vid (dawidh, or dawidh, "beloved"; Daueid, also in New Testament, Dauid, Dabid; see Thayer's Lexicon):
I. NAME AND GENEALOGY
II. EARLY YEARS
1. Shepherd
2. Slinger
3. Harpist
4. Poet
5. Psalmist
6. Tribesman
III. IN THE SERVICE OF SAUL
1. David First Meets Saul
2. His First Exploit
3. Envy of Saul and Flight of David
4. Jonathan and David
IV. DAVID IN EXILE
1. David as Outlaw
2. David Joins the Philistines
V. DAVID AS KING
1. Civil War
2. Conquests Abroad
3. Political Situation
4. The Ark
VI. DOMESTIC LIFE
1. His Wives and Children
2. Domestic Troubles
VII. HIS OFFICIALS
1. Prophets
2. Priests
3. Military Officers
4. Other Officials
5. Mutual Rivalry
VIII. PERSONAL CHARACTER OF DAVID
1. Chronicles
2. Psalms
3. Complex Character
4. Physical Courage
5. Moral Courage
6. Prudence
7. Strategy
8. Nobility
9. David in Relation to His Family
10. David in Relation to His Friends
11. His Success
12. His Foreign Friends
13. Nemesis
David
Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25. As to his personal appearance, we only know that he was red-haired, with beautiful eyes and a fair face (1 Sam. 16:12; 17:42).
His early occupation was that of tending his father’s sheep on the uplands of Judah. From what we know of his after history, doubtless he frequently beguiled his time, when thus engaged, with his shepherd’s flute, while he drank in the many lessons taught him by the varied scenes spread around him. His first recorded exploits were his encounters with the wild beasts of the field. He mentions that with his own unaided hand he slew a lion and also a…
(well-beloved), the son of Jesse. His life may be divided into three portions: His youth before his introduction to the court of Saul; His relations with Saul; His reign. The early life of David contains in many important respects the antecedents of his future career. It appears that David was the youngest son, probably the youngest child, of a family of ten, and was born in Bethlehem B.C. 1085. The first time that David appears in history at once admits us to the whole family circle. The annual sacrificial feast is being held when Samuel appears, sent by God to anoint one of Jesse’s sons as they pass before him, (1 Samuel 16:6-10) Samuel sends for the youngest, David, who was "keeping the sheep," and anoints him. (1 Samuel 16:11-13) As David stood before Samuel we are enabled to…
Beloved, the youngest son of Jesse, of the tribe of Judah, born in Bethlehem B. C. 1085; one of the most remarkable men in either sacred of secular history. His life is fully recorded in 1Sa 16:1 1Ki 2:46. He was "the Lord’s anointed," chosen by God to be king of Israel instead of Saul, and consecrated to that office by the venerable prophet Samuel long before he actually came to the throne, 1Sa 16:1-13, for which God prepared him by the gift of his Spirit, and a long course of vicissitudes and dangers. In his early pastoral life he distinguished himself by his boldness, fidelity, and faith in God; and while yet a youth was summoned to court, as one expert in music, valiant, prudent in behavior, and comely in person. He…
שָׁם (sham) is a Hebrew adverb meaning 'there' or 'thither,' indicating a location or direction. It can also refer to a point in time, translating to 'then.' The word is derived from a relative pronoun and is used in various contexts, including movement and temporal references.
שָׁם adv. there, thither
base
H8033 שָׁם there, thither
8033 sham shawm
a primitive particle (rather from the relative pronoun, 834);
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or
thence:--in it, + thence, there (-in, + of, + out), +
thither, + whither.
see HEBREW for 0834
שָׁם (sham) — there.
1) there, thither
1a) there
1b) thither (after verbs of motion)
1c) from there, thence
1d) then (as an adverb of time)
Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
שָׁם (sham) — (Jerusalem) Is There.
Combined with ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
This name means there, thither
HR/D — Preposition · adverbHR/D
יָשַׁב (yashab) is a Hebrew verb meaning to sit, remain, or dwell. It encompasses a range of actions from simply sitting down to more complex ideas like establishing a home or causing a place to be inhabited. The entries indicate various forms, including Qal (to sit), Niphal (to be inhabited), and Hiphil (to cause to dwell). There is an Aramaic equivalent, יְתִב (ye.tiv), meaning 'to dwell'.
יָשַׁב 1090 vb. sit, remain, dwell
Qal
sit
sit, sit down
sit down
sit = be set (as a jewel)
remain, stay, tarry
with special emphasis of qualifying phr.
dwell, have one’s abode
of a land or city, sit, abide, seated in its place, fig. for be inhabited
Niph. be inhabited, of land
Pi. and they shall set their encampments in thee
Hiph.
cause to sit
cause to abide
cause to dwell
cause cities to be inhabited
marry (prop. give a dwelling to)
Hoph. and ye be made to dwell alone in the midst of the land
base
H3427 יָשַׁב sit, remain, dwell
3427 yashab yaw-shab'
a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as
judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to
remain; causatively, to settle, to marry:--(make to)
abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease
self, endure, establish, X fail, habitation, haunt, (make to)
inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, X marry(-ing),
(bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(- tle),
(down-)sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate),
take, tarry.
יָשַׁב (ya.shav) — to dwell.
1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to sit, sit down
1a2) to be set
1a3) to remain, stay
1a4) to dwell, have one's abode
1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited
1c) (Piel) to set, place
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to cause to sit
1d2) to cause to abide, set
1d3) to cause to dwell
1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited
1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to)
1e) (Hophal)
1e1) to be inhabited
1e2) to make to dwell
Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Hc/Vqw3ms — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/Vqw3ms
מְצָד (metsad) refers to a stronghold or fastness, often associated with a place of refuge or ambush. It can denote a castle or fort, and is sometimes specifically linked to mountainous areas. The term is derived from a root meaning to cover or conceal, emphasizing its defensive connotations.
מְצָד, מְצַד n.f. fastness, stronghold (prop. hunting-place ?)
mountain-fastness
more gen., stronghold
base
H4679 מְצָד, מְצַד fastness, stronghold (prop. hunting-place ?) . mountain-fastness
. more gen., stronghold
4679 mtsad mets-ad'
or mtsad {mets-awd'}; or (feminine) mtsadah {mets-aw-daw'};
from 6679; a fastness (as a covert of ambush):--castle, fort,
(strong) hold, munition.
see HEBREW for 06679
מְצָד (me.tsad) — stronghold.
1) fort, stronghold, fastness
1a) mountain-fastness
1b) stronghold
HR/Ncfpc — Preposition · noun common feminine plural constructHR/Ncfpc
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.
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עֵין גֶּ֫דִי refers to En-Gedi, meaning 'fountain of the kid.' It is a location in the wilderness of Judah, situated on the western shore of the Dead Sea. The word is constructed from roots meaning 'fountain' and 'kid' (young goat). Brown-Driver-Briggs and Strong's agree on its meaning and significance.
עֵין גֶּ֫דִי n.pr.loc. Ενγαδδει, etc.
base
H5872 עֵין גֶּ֫דִי
5872 `Eyn Gediy ane geh'-dee
from 5869 and 1423; fountain of a kid; En-Gedi, a place in
Palestine:--En-gedi.
see HEBREW for 05869
see HEBREW for 01423
עֵין גֶּ֫דִי (en ge.di) — Engedi.
En-gedi = "fount of the kid"
a town in the wilderness of Judah on the western shore of the Dead Sea
Also named: chats.tson ta.mar (חַצֲצֹן תָּמָר "Hazazon-tamar" H2688)
HNpl — Noun properHNpl
at the beginning of many Hebrew words, signifies a spring or fountain.
A fountain compounded with many names of towns and places; as En- dor, En-gedi, En-eglaim, En-shemesh, that is, the fountain of Dor, etc.
עֵין גֶּ֫דִי refers to En-Gedi, meaning 'fountain of the kid.' It is a location in the wilderness of Judah, situated on the western shore of the Dead Sea. The word is constructed from roots meaning 'fountain' and 'kid' (young goat). Brown-Driver-Briggs and Strong's agree on its meaning and significance.
עֵין גֶּ֫דִי n.pr.loc. Ενγαδδει, etc.
base
H5872 עֵין גֶּ֫דִי
5872 `Eyn Gediy ane geh'-dee
from 5869 and 1423; fountain of a kid; En-Gedi, a place in
Palestine:--En-gedi.
see HEBREW for 05869
see HEBREW for 01423
עֵין גֶּ֫דִי (en ge.di) — Engedi.
En-gedi = "fount of the kid"
a town in the wilderness of Judah on the western shore of the Dead Sea
Also named: chats.tson ta.mar (חַצֲצֹן תָּמָר "Hazazon-tamar" H2688)
HNpl — Noun properHNpl