1 Samuel 3:4 — Word Study
WLCוַיִּקְרָ֧א יְהוָ֛ה אֶל־ שְׁמוּאֵ֖ל וַיֹּ֥אמֶר הִנֵּֽנִי׃
BSAThen the LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah, The covenant Name of God] calledqârâʼ▸ [to summon, to invite] to SamuelShᵉmûwʼêl [Shemuel, a judge and prophet of Israel] and he answeredʼâmar▸ Here I amhên [look! behold me, I'm present]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַיִּקְרָ֧א | and he called | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| יְהוָ֛ה | Yahweh | Noun proper |
| אֶל־ | to | Preposition |
| שְׁמוּאֵ֖ל | Samuel | Noun proper masculine |
| וַיֹּ֥אמֶר | and he said | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| הִנֵּֽנִי׃ | here [am] I | Particle, suffix |
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| BSB | Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.” |
| KJV | That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I. |
| ASV | that Jehovah called Samuel: and he said, Here am I. |
| YLT | and Jehovah calleth unto Samuel, and he saith, 'Here [am] I.' |
| WEB | Yahweh called Samuel. He said, “Here I am.” |
| BBE | The voice of the Lord said Samuel's name; and he said, Here am I. |
Where they part company is in the nuances of translation, but all agree on the essential action of calling.
The structure consists of a main clause followed by a response, illustrating the interaction between God and Samuel.
7 commentators on this verse
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subjectיהוה
verbקָרָא
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Deep Study — 1 Samuel 3:4
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Context — The Call of Samuelgenerated
1 Samuel 3:4 describes a pivotal moment in Samuel's life when the LORD calls him while he is in the temple. This event marks the beginning of Samuel's prophetic ministry, as he learns to recognize and respond to God's voice. The surrounding verses illustrate the context of Samuel's service and the significance of God's communication with him, highlighting the importance of being attentive to divine calls.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 22:1 | Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered. |
| 2 | Exodus 3:4 | When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from within the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered. |
| 3 | Psalm 99:6 | Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered. |
| 4 | Acts 9:4 | He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” |
| 5 | 1 Corinthians 12:6–11 | There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 6 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — קָרָא, vai.yik.Ra'generated
The verb קָרָא (qara') means to call out, often by name, and is used in various contexts throughout the Hebrew Bible. It indicates an action of summoning or inviting someone, and in this instance, it reflects God's initiative in reaching out to Samuel.
The parsing as a sequential imperfect third person masculine singular indicates that this action is ongoing and specific to the subject, which is the LORD. This emphasizes God's active role in calling Samuel, showing a direct relationship between the divine and the individual.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In this study, the verse is read in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses the term called.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb of the verse is וַיִּקְרָ֧א (vai.yik.Ra'), and he called, which governs the entire clause. The structure includes a prepositional phrase indicating direction and a subsequent clause that describes Samuel's response.
The word order places emphasis on the action of calling, highlighting the LORD's initiative in reaching out to Samuel.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates קָרָא as ἐκάλεσεν (ekalesen), meaning 'he called'. This choice reflects a direct correspondence to the Hebrew meaning, maintaining the sense of summoning.
This translation shows a consistent understanding of the divine call, emphasizing the relational aspect of God's communication with Samuel.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Samuel 3:4 tells us that the LORD called to Samuel while he was in the temple. Samuel answered, saying, 'Here I am.' This moment is significant as it marks the beginning of Samuel's role as a prophet in Israel, showing the personal nature of God's call.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It signifies God's direct communication with Samuel, initiating his role as a prophet and leader in Israel.
Samuel answered promptly, indicating his readiness to listen and serve.
This phrase expresses availability and willingness to respond to God's call.
It marks the beginning of his prophetic ministry and his personal relationship with God.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can I be more attentive to God's call in my life?
- What does it mean to respond to God with 'Here I am'?
- In what ways can I prepare myself to hear God's voice?
- How does this passage encourage me to be responsive to divine invitations?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early Church Fathers comment on this passage, discussing the significance of God's call and Samuel's response in the context of spiritual awakening and ministry.
And therefore by no means let the ignorance or shallowness of one old man or of a few deter you and cut you off from that salutary path about which we have spoken and from the traditions of our forebears.Early Church Fathers on 1 Samuel 3 →
Who answering, said: "Here I am." And he ran to Eli and said: "For you called me." Who said: "I did not call you, my son; return and sleep." 8.Early Church Fathers on 1 Samuel 3 →
9. For to call is to rouse through the force of a greater grace. For the Lord calls one who is sleeping, because He stirs up those who are resting from earthly pursuits to an increase of heavenly knowledge.Early Church Fathers on 1 Samuel 3 →
Commentators on this verse — 7 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Samuel 3:4 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThat the Lord called Samuel,.... By a voice which came forth from the most holy place, from between the cherubim, the seat of the divine Majesty: and he answered, here am I; which was not intended to
Read John Gill on 1 Samuel 3 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThat the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Samuel 3 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments1 Samuel 3:4 That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here [am] I.Ver. 4. That the Lord called Samuel] Gratuita et inopinata est vocatio nostra God calleth his people of free grace, and when they least think of it. And he answered, Here am I.] A hearing ear is a sweet mercy: a heavy ear, a grievous judgment.
Read John Trapp on 1 Samuel 3 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(3, 4) Ere the lamp of God went out.—There is a Talmud comment here of singular interest and beauty: “On the day that Rabbi Akiva died, Rabbi (compiler of the Mishnah) was born; on the day when Rabbi died, Rav Yehudah was born; on the day when Rav Yehudah died, Rava was born; on the day when Rava died, Rav Ashi (one of the editors of Guemara) was born. It teaches thee, that no righteous man departs this life before another equally righteous is born; as it is said (Ecclesiastes 1:5): ‘The sun riser, and the sun goes down.’ The sun of Eli had not set before that of Samuel rose; as it is said (1 Samuel 3:3): ‘Ere the lamp of God was out . . . and Samuel laid down.’”—Tract Kiddushin, fol. 72…
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Samuel 3 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 4. The Lord called Samuel] The voice probably came from the holy place, near to which Eli and Samuel were both lying.
Read AdamClarke on 1 Samuel 3 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges4. Here am I] Heb. Behold me, the regular formula for expressing attention to a call and readiness to obey. Cp. Genesis 22:1; Isaiah 6:8.
Read Cambridge on 1 Samuel 3 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible4. The Lord called Samuel — In an audible voice, by pronouncing his name. Compare Genesis 22:1; Exodus 3:4.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on 1 Samuel 3 →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
Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.”
Yahweh called Samuel. He said, “Here I am.”
Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.”
The Lord called to Samuel, and he replied, “Here I am!”
Tyndale line
That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I.
that Jehovah called Samuel: and he said, Here am I.
that the LORD called Samuel: and he said, Here am I.
That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I.
Then the Lord called Samuel: and hee said, Here I am.
Strictly literal
that Jehovah called to Samuel. And he said, Here am I.
and Jehovah calleth unto Samuel, and he saith, 'Here [am] I.'
and YHWH calls to Samuel, and he says, “Here I [am].”
That the Lord called Samuel: and he said, Here am I.
Yahweh called to Samuel, who said, “Here I am.”
From the Latin
And the Lord called Samuel. And he answered: Here am I.
Simplified
Then the Lord called, “Samuel!” He answered, “I'm here.”
The voice of the Lord said Samuel's name; and he said, Here am I.
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 וַיִּקְרָ֧א יְהוָ֛ה אֶל־ שְׁמוּאֵ֖ל וַיֹּ֥אמֶר הִנֵּֽנִי׃, which is closely matched by the Septuagint. The Dead Sea Scrolls contain fragments that partially restore the verse, indicating consistency across these ancient witnesses.
וַיִּקְרָ֧א יְהוָ֛ה אֶל־ שְׁמוּאֵ֖ל וַיֹּ֥אמֶר הִנֵּֽנִי׃
5 of the 6 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.
[ויקרא] יהוה שמואל [שמואל]
4 words of the verse are on this fragment — 2 partly restored, 2 supplied entire by an editor.
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
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in 1 Samuel 3:4
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.
The Hebrew word קָרָא (qara') is a primitive root meaning to call, proclaim, or read. It encompasses a range of actions including calling out, crying for help, reading aloud, and summoning. The word can also imply being called or named in various contexts. There are no significant disagreements among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
קָרָא 724 vb. call, proclaim, read
Qal
call, cry, utter a loud sound
call, cry
call unto some one
cry for help
proclaim
read aloud
read to oneself
summon
call = name
Niph.
reflex.
pass. be called
Pu. be called
base
H7121 קָרָא call, proclaim, read .. . call, cry, utter a loud sound
. call, cry
. . call unto some one
. cry for help
. proclaim
. . read aloud
. read to oneself
. summon
. call = name
. . reflex.
. pass. be called
. be called
7121 qara' kaw-raw'
a primitive root (rather identical with 7122 through the idea
of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly,
address by name, but used in a wide variety of
applications):--bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for,
forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite,
mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(- ation),
pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say.
see HEBREW for 07122
קָרָא (qa.ra) — to call: call to.
: call_to/invite/entreat
1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound
1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God)
1a3) to proclaim
1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read
1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow
1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to call oneself
1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named
1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
קָרָא (qa.ra) — to call: call by.
: call_by/name
1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound
1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God)
1a3) to proclaim
1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/Vqw3ms
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) is the proper name of the God of Israel, often rendered as Jehovah or the Lord. It signifies the self-existent or eternal nature of God. The name is closely associated with the revelation to Moses in Exodus 3:12-15 and is used in conjunction with other terms to denote sacred places. Some scholars suggest it derives from a root meaning 'to bring into being.'
יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יַהְוֶה n.pr.dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים) 2. Many recent scholars explain יַהְוֶה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה) the one bringing into being, life-giver)
יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb
יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D
the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy
יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of Yahweh
base
H3068 יהוה i.e. יַהְוֶה n. pr. dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel
3068 Yhovah yeh-ho-vaw'
from 1961; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish
national name of God:--Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069.
see HEBREW for 01961
see HEBREW for 03050
see HEBREW for 03069
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — LORD.
Jehovah = "the existing One"
1) the proper name of the one true God
1a) unpronounced except with the vowel pointings of a.do.na (אֲדֹנָי "Lord" H0136)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — The Lord.
Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — (Jerusalem of) the Lord.
Combined with ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
N-proper — Noun properHNpt
The Hebrew word אֶל (el) is primarily a preposition indicating motion towards or direction to a person or place. It can also imply entering a limit, presence at a location, or a hostile direction (against). Additionally, it may express concepts such as concerning, in addition to, or according to. The entries highlight its versatility in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph),
prep. denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental).of motion to or unto a person or place
Where the limit is actually entered, into
Of direction towards anything
Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against
Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to
Metaph. in regard to, concerning, on account of
Of rule or standard according to (rare)
Expressing presence at a spot, against, at, by, not merely after verbs implying motion
Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction to
base
H413 אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), . of motion to or unto a person or place
. Where the limit is actually entered, into
. Of direction towards anything
. Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against
. Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to
. Metaph. in regard to, concerning, on account of
. Of rule or standard according to (rare)
. Expressing presence at a spot, against, at, by, not merely after verbs implying motion
. Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction to
413 'el ale
(but only used in the shortened constructive form sel {el});
a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but
occasionally used of a quiescent position, i.e. near, with or
among; often in general, to:--about, according to ,after,
against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and,
by, concerning, for, from, X hath, in(- to), near, (out) of,
over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether,
with(-in).
אֶל (el) — to(wards).
1) to, toward, unto (of motion)
2) into (limit is actually entered)
2a) in among
3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion)
4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character)
5) in addition to, to
6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of
7) according to (rule or standard)
8) at, by, against (of one's presence)
9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
HR — PrepositionHR
שְׁמוּאֵל (Shmuw'el) means 'heard of God' and refers to the name Samuel, associated with three Israelites. The most notable is the prophet Samuel, son of Elkanah and Hannah, who served during the reigns of Saul and David. Other references include individuals from the tribes of Simeon and Issachar, with the name implying a connection to God.
שְׁמוּאֵל 140 n.pr.m. Samuel (= name of Ēl)
great prophet, 11th cent. B.C.
in Simeon
in Issachar
base
H8050 שְׁמוּאֵל
8050 Shmuw'el sehm-oo-ale'
from the passive participle of 8085 and 410; heard of God;
Shemuel, the name of three Israelites:--Samuel, Shemuel.
see HEBREW for 08085
see HEBREW for 0410
שְׁמוּאֵל (she.mu.el) — Samuel.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.1.20;
son of: Elkanah (H0511H) and Hannah (H2584);
father of: Joel (H3100) and Abijah (H0029)
Also named: Samouēl (Σαμουήλ "Samuel" G4545)
§ Samuel = "his name is El"
1) son of Elkanah by his wife Hannah and judge or prophet of Israel during the days of Saul and David
2) son Ammihud and the prince of the tribe of Simeon who was chosen to divide the land of Canaan between the tribes. Spelled 'Shemuel'
3) son of Tola and grandson of Issachar. Spelled 'Shemuel'
שְׁמוּאֵל (she.mu.el) — Shemuel.
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.34.20;
son of: Ammihud (H5989H)
§ Samuel = "his name is El"
1) son of Elkanah by his wife Hannah and judge or prophet of Israel during the days of Saul and David
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
sam'-u-el (shemu'el; Samouel): The word "Samuel" signifies "name of God," or "his name is El" (God). Other interpretations of the name that have been offered are almost certainly mistaken. The play upon the name in 1Sa 1:20 is not intended of course to be an explanation of its meaning, but is similar to the play upon the name Moses in Ex 2:10 and frequently elsewhere in similar instances. Thus, by the addition of a few letters shemu'el becomes sha'ul me'el, "asked of God," and recalls to the mother of Samuel the circumstances of the divine gift to her of a son. Outside of 1st Samuel the name of the great judge and prophet is found in Jer 15:1; Ps 99:6 and in 1 and 2…
Samuel
Heard of God. The peculiar circumstances connected with his birth are recorded in 1 Sam. 1:20. Hannah, one of the two wives of Elkanah, who came up to Shiloh to worship before the Lord, earnestly prayed to God that she might become the mother of a son. Her prayer was graciously granted; and after the child was weaned she brought him to Shiloh nd consecrated him to the Lord as a perpetual Nazarite (1:23-2:11). Here his bodily wants and training were attended to by the women who served in the tabernacle, while Eli cared for his religious culture. Thus, probably, twelve years of his life passed away. “The child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the Lord, and also with men” (2:26; comp. Luke 2:52). It was a time of great and growing degeneracy in Israel (
was the son of Elkanah and Hannah, and was born at Ramathaim-zophim, among the hills of Ephraim. [RAMAH No. 2] (B.C. 1171.) Before his birth he was dedicated by his mother to the office of a Nazarite and when a young child, 12 years old according to Josephus he was placed in the temple, and ministered unto the Lord before Eli." It was while here that he received his first prophetic call. (1 Samuel 3:1-18) He next appears, probably twenty years afterward, suddenly among the people, warning them against their idolatrous practices. (1 Samuel 7:3,4) Then followed Samuel’s first and, as far as we know, only military achievement, ch. (1 Samuel 7:5-12) but it was apparently this which raised him to the office of "judge." He visited, in…
God hath heard, 1Sa 1:20, a child of prayer, the celebrated Hebrew prophet and judge, Ac 3:24 13:20. He was a Levite by birth, 1Co 6:20, and the son of Elkanah and Hannah, at Ramah in Mount Ephraim, northwest of Jerusalem. At a very tender age he was carried to Shiloh, and brought up beside the tabernacle under the care of Eli the high priest. Having been conserated to God from his birth, and devoted to Nazariteship, he began to receive divine communications even in his childhood, 1Sa 3:1-21; and after the death of Eli, he became established as the judge of Israel. He was the last and best of the Hebrew judges. We contemplate his character and administration with peculiar…
אָמַר (amar) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to say' or 'to utter,' with a broad range of uses including to promise, command, or even boast. It appears in various forms, such as in the Qal (to say), Niphal (to be told), and Hiphil (to avow). The entries highlight its versatility in both spoken and internal contexts, though no specific verse is noted.
אָמַר 5287 vb. utter, say
Qal
Say
Say in the heart (= think)
Promise
Command (esp. late)
Niph. be said, told
Hiph. avow, avouch (lit. cause to declare)
Hithp. act proudly, boast
base
H559 אָמַר utter, say .. Say
. Say in the heart (= think)
. Promise
. Command (esp. late)
. be said, told
. avow, avouch (lit. cause to declare)
. act proudly, boast
559 'amar aw-mar'
a primitive root; to say (used with great
latitude):--answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call,
certify, challenge, charge, + (at the, give) command(-ment),
commune, consider, declare, demand, X desire, determine, X
expressly, X indeed, X intend, name, X plainly, promise,
publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), X still, X
suppose, talk, tell, term, X that is, X think, use (speech),
utter, X verily, X yet.
אָמַר (a.mar) — to say.
1) to say, speak, utter
1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend
1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called
1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly
1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch
Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/Vqw3ms
הֵן (hen) is a demonstrative adverb or interjection meaning 'lo!' or 'behold!'. It is primarily used to draw attention to a fact that prompts action or leads to a conclusion. The word can also express surprise and is less common than its counterpart הִנֵּה (hinneh). Additionally, it can function hypothetically as 'if'.
הֵן 100 demonstr.adv. or interj. lo!, behold (on etym. v. הִנֵּה), less widely used than הִנֵּה, and in prose mostly confined to calling attention to some fact upon which action is to be taken, or a conclusion based
base
H2005 הֵן demonstr. adv. or interj. lo!, behold (on etym. v. הִנֵּה), less widely used than הִנֵּה, and in prose mostly confined to calling attention to some fact upon which action is to be taken, or a conclusion based
2005 hen hane
a primitive particle; lo!; also (as expressing surprise)
if:--behold, if, lo, though.
הֵן (hen) — look!.
interj
1) behold, lo, though hypothetical part
2) if
Aramaic equivalent: hen (הֵן "look!" H2006A)
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