2 Samuel 20:5 — Word Study
WLCוַיֵּ֥לֶךְ עֲמָשָׂ֖א לְהַזְעִ֣יק אֶת־ יְהוּדָ֑ה וַיּ֕וֹחֶר מִן־ הַמּוֹעֵ֖ד אֲשֶׁ֥ר יְעָדֽוֹ׃ ס
BSASo AmasaʻĂmâsâʼ [the general, son of Ithra] to summonzâʻaq [to cry out, assemble] JudahYᵉhûwdâh [the tribe, region] but he took longerʼâchar▸ [delayed, tarried] thanmin the timemôwʻêd [appointed meeting, set season] allotted himyâʻad■ [assigned, designated]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ | and he went | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| עֲמָשָׂ֖א | Amasa | Noun proper masculine |
| לְהַזְעִ֣יק | to summon | Preposition, verb hiphil infinitive construct common |
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| יְהוּדָ֑ה | Judah | Noun proper |
| וַיּ֕וֹחֶר | and he was delayed | Verb, Hiphil, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| מִן־ | from | Preposition |
| הַמּוֹעֵ֖ד | the appointed time | Particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| אֲשֶׁ֥ר | which | Particle |
| יְעָדֽוֹ׃ ס | he had appointed for him | Verb qal perfect third person masculine singular, suffix |
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| BSB | So Amasa went to summon Judah, but he took longer than the time allotted him. |
| KJV | So Amasa went to assemble the men of Judah: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him. |
| ASV | So Amasa went to call the men of Judah together; but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him. |
| YLT | and Amasa goeth to call Judah, and tarrieth beyond the appointed time that he had appointed him; |
| WEB | So Amasa went to call the men of Judah together, but he stayed longer than the set time which had been appointed to him. |
| BBE | So Amasa went to get all the men of Judah together, but he took longer than the time David had given him. |
Where they part company is in the details of Amasa's actions and the implications of his delay.
The sentence is structured with a main action followed by a contrasting clause that highlights the delay.







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clause
subjectעֲמָשָׂא
verbהלך
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Deep Study — 2 Samuel 20:5
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Context — Amasa's Mission to Judahgenerated
2 Samuel 20:5 describes Amasa's task to summon the tribe of Judah for military purposes. This follows King David's command to gather forces quickly in response to a potential threat from Sheba, the son of Bichri. The urgency of the situation is highlighted by Amasa's delay, which could have serious implications for the king's plans.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Samuel 19:13 | And say to Amasa, ‘Aren’t you my flesh and blood? May God punish me, and ever so severely, if from this time you are not the commander of my army in place of Joab!’” |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 13:8 | And Saul waited seven days for the time appointed by Samuel, but Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and the troops began to desert Saul. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 2 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — הַזְעִ֣יק, le.haz.'Ikgenerated
The verb זָעַק (za`aq) means 'to cry out' or 'to summon,' indicating a call to gather people, particularly in a military context. It is derived from a root that conveys urgency and the act of calling out loudly, often in distress or need.
In this verse, Amasa is tasked with summoning Judah, emphasizing the importance of his role in mobilizing the tribe. The use of this verb conveys not just a physical gathering but also the weight of responsibility on Amasa to act swiftly.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses the term summon for הַזְעִ֣יק.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ (and he went) governs the clause, with Amasa as the subject. The structure includes a prepositional phrase indicating the action of summoning, followed by a clause describing the delay relative to the appointed time.
The arrangement of the sentence places emphasis on Amasa's action and the subsequent delay, highlighting the urgency of the command and the consequences of not adhering to the set time.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates הַזְעִ֣יק as βοῆσαι (to call out), which aligns with the Hebrew meaning but may suggest a broader interpretation of calling people together, not just in a military sense.
This choice indicates an understanding of the urgency in Amasa's task, as the Greek term carries connotations of a loud and public call, fitting for a leader gathering troops.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
2 Samuel 20:5 tells us that Amasa went to summon the tribe of Judah as ordered by King David. However, he took longer than the time that was set for him, which could have affected the military response to a threat.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Amasa was a military leader tasked with gathering the men of Judah for a military campaign.
The text does not specify the reasons for Amasa's delay, but it implies that it could have serious consequences for the military operation.
The 'appointed time' refers to the specific timeframe set by King David for Amasa to gather the men of Judah.
Summoning Judah was crucial for mobilizing support against Sheba, ensuring the king's authority and military strength.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What factors might cause delays in fulfilling important responsibilities in my life?
- How can I ensure that I meet the expectations set for me in my commitments?
- In what ways can I respond to calls for action in my community or family?
- What lessons can I learn from Amasa's experience about the importance of timing?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 2 Samuel 20:5 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleSo Amasa went to assemble [the men of] Judah,.... To gather, them together out of their several tribes, and bring them to Jerusalem: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentarySo Amasa went to assemble the men of Judah: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him. No JFB commentary on this verse.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleEither because the people, being wearied out by the late civil war, were not forward to engage in another; or because the soldiers had more affection to Joab than to their new general, to whose ill conduct possibly they might impute their unsuccessfulness in the last battle; or because Amasa for his own interest might seek delays, to render himself more necessary and useful to the king, and to keep up his honourable and profitable employment, which is the common policy of such men.
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments2 Samuel 20:5 So Amasa went to assemble [the men of] Judah: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.Ver. 5. But he tarried longer.] Either through his own remissness, or the people’ s unwillingness to be commanded by this new general.
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(5) He tarried longer.—No cause is assigned for this, and various conjectures have been made. The simplest explanation may be drawn from the fact that, in 2 Samuel 20:8, Amasa is met on his return at Gibeon. He had therefore gone quite out of the bounds of Judah into Benjamin, and had consumed more time in consequence of exceeding his instructions. The fact suggests great doubt of his fitness for the place David had promised him. Joab appears to insinuate (in 2 Samuel 20:11) that Amasa was not really loyal.
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges5. he tarried longer] Some may have resented the change of generals and distrusted Amasa; some may have been half-hearted about David’s restoration; so that he found that the task took longer than he expected.
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleHe tarried - The cause of Amasa’s delay is not stated. It may have been the unwillingness of the men of Judah to place themselves under his orders, or it may have been caused by a wavering or hesitation in loyalty.
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Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible5. He tarried longer than the set time — He doubtless met with many and serious difficulties in collecting together the warriors of Judah, who, long accustomed to the command of Joab, were slow to
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Modern formal
So Amasa went to summon Judah, but he took longer than the time allotted him.
So Amasa went to call the men of Judah together, but he stayed longer than the set time which had been appointed to him.
So Amasa went to summon Judah, but he took longer than the time allotted him.
So Amasa went out to call Judah together. But in doing so he took longer than the time that the king had allotted him.
Tyndale line
So Amasa went to assemble the men of Judah: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
So Amasa went to call the men of Judah together; but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
So Amasa went to call the men of Judah together: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
So Amasa went to assemble the men of Judah: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
So Amasa went to assemble Iudah, but hee taried longer then the time which he had appoynted him.
Strictly literal
So Amasa went to call together [the men of] Judah; but he delayed longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
and Amasa goeth to call Judah, and tarrieth beyond the appointed time that he had appointed him;
and Amasa goes to call Judah, and tarries beyond the appointed time that he had appointed him;
So 'Amassa went to call Judah together; but he remained out longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
So Amasa went to call Judah, but he was delayed beyond the time that the king had allotted for him.
From the Latin
So Amasa went to assemble the men of Juda, but he tarried beyond the set time which the king had appointed him.
Simplified
Amasa called up the army of Judah, but he took longer than the time he was given.
So Amasa went to get all the men of Judah together, but he took longer than the time David had given him.
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 and the Septuagint largely agree in their wording, with nine out of ten words matching. This consistency underscores the reliability of the transmission of this verse across traditions.
וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ עֲמָשָׂ֖א לְהַזְעִ֣יק אֶת־ יְהוּדָ֑ה וַיּ֕וֹחֶר מִן־ הַמּוֹעֵ֖ד אֲשֶׁ֥ר יְעָדֽוֹ׃ ס
9 of the 10 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 2 Samuel 20:5
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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.
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/Vqw3ms — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/Vqw3ms
עֲמָשָׂא (Amasa) refers to a name meaning 'burden' and identifies two individuals in the Old Testament. One is a general in Absalom's army, and the other is a prince of Ephraim during King Ahaz's reign. The name is derived from the root meaning 'burden' and appears in contexts related to leadership and military roles.
עֲמָשָׂא 16 n.pr.m.
Absalom’s general
Ephraimite
base
H6021 עֲמָשָׂא
6021 `Amasa' am-aw-saw'
from 6006; burden; Amasa, the name of two
Israelites:--Amasa.
see HEBREW for 06006
עֲמָשָׂא (a.ma.sa) — Amasa.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.17.25;
son of: Jether (H3500H) and Abigail (H0026H)
§ Amasa = "burden"
1) son of Ithra or Jether by Abigail the sister of David and general of the army of Absalom
2) son of Hadlai and a prince of Ephraim in the reign of king Ahaz
עֲמָשָׂא (a.ma.sa) — Amasa.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.28.12;
son of: Hadlai (H2311)
§ Amasa = "burden"
1) son of Ithra or Jether by Abigail the sister of David and general of the army of Absalom
2) son of Hadlai and a prince of Ephraim in the reign of king Ahaz
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
a-ma'-sa (`amasa', or read `ammishai, i.e. `am yishai, "people of Jesse"): The form `amasa', is based upon a mistaken etymology (from = `amac "to burden").
(1) According to 2Sa 17:25, Amasa is the son of Abigail, the sister of Zeruiah and David, and Ithra, an Israelite; but another source, 1Ch 2:17, calls his father Jether the Ishmaelite. He was a nephew of David and a cousin of Absalom, who made him commander of the army of rebellion. When the uprising had been quelled, David, in order to conciliate Amasa, promised him the position held by Joab; the latter had fallen from favor (2Sa 19:13 ff). When a new revolt broke out under Sheba, the son of Bichri (2Sa 20), Amasa was entrusted with the task of assembling the men of Judah.…
Amasa
Burden. (1.) The son of Abigail, a sister of king David (1 Chr. 2:17; 2 Sam. 17:25). He was appointed by David to command the army in room of his cousin Joab (2 Sam. 19:13), who afterwards treacherously put him to death as a dangerous rival (2 Sam. 20:4-12).
(2.) A son of Hadlai, and chief of Ephraim (2 Chr. 28:12) in the reign of Ahaz.
(a burden). Son of Ithra, or Jether, by Abigail, David’s sister. (2 Samuel 17:25) He joined in Absalom’s rebellion, B.C. 1023, was appointed commander-in-chief and suffered defeat by Joab. (2 Samuel 18:6) David, incensed against Joab for killing Absalom, forgave Amasa and appointed him Joab’s successor. (2 Samuel 19:13) Joab afterwards, when they were both in pursuit of the rebel Sheba, pretending to salute Amasa stabbed him with his sword. (2 Samuel 20:10) A prince of Ephraim, son of Hadlai, in the reign of Ahaz. (2 Chronicles 28:12)
1. David’s nephew, the son of Abigail, David’s sister, and Jether an Ishmaelite. His percentage may have led David to show him less favor than his other nephews, and this may have disposed him to join in the rebellion of Absalom. He was the general of Absalom’s army, and was defeated by his cousin Joab, 2Sa 17:1-18:33. David afterwards offered him a pardon and the command of his troops in the place of Joab, whose overbearing conduct he could no longer endure, 2Sa 19:13. But in the confusion of Sheba’s rebellion, Amasa was treacherously murdered by his powerful rival, 2Sa 20:4-10. B. C. 1022.
זָעַק (za`aq) is a Hebrew verb meaning to cry out or call for help, often in a context of distress or need. It can also refer to assembling or summoning people, particularly for military purposes. The word has various forms, including Qal, Niphal, and Hiphil, indicating different nuances of calling or gathering.
[זָעַק] vb. cry, cry out, call
Qal
call, to one's aid
cry, cry out, in need
Niph. be called together, assemble, join
Hiph.
call, call out, or together, for military service
make a crying
have proclamation made
call out, or at
base
H2199 זָעַק cry, cry out, call .. call, to one's aid
. cry, cry out, in need
. be called together, assemble, join
. . call, call out, or together, for military service
. make a crying
. have proclamation made
. call out, or at
2199 za`aq zaw-ak'
a primitive root; to shriek (from anguish or danger); by
analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly:--
assemble, call (together), (make a) cry (out), come with such
a company, gather (together), cause to be proclaimed.
זָעַק (za.aq) — to cry out.
1) to cry, cry out, call, call for help
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to call (to one's aid)
1a2) to cry, cry out (in need)
1b) (Niphal) to be assembled, be called together, be joined together
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to call, call out, call together, summon
1c2) to make a crying, proclaim
1c3) to have a proclamation made
1c4) to call out to, call out at
Aramaic equivalent: ze.iq (זְעִ֑ק "to cry out" H2200)
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a — Preposition · verb hiphil infinitive construct commonHR/Vhcc
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
יְהוּדָה (yehudah) means 'Judah' and is derived from a root meaning 'praised.' It refers to the son of Jacob and Leah, the tribe descended from him, and the territory they occupied. The term also encompasses the southern kingdom of Judah, which included the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. Additionally, it identifies various individuals, including Levites and overseers during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah.
יְהוּדָה 820 n.pr.m. et terr. Judah
n.pr.m.
son of Jacob and Leah
tribe descended from Judah
nation, of southern kingdom under dynasty of David, as distinguished from northern kingdom of Ephraim or Israel
Levite, Ezra’s time
an overseer of Jerus.
Levite musician
priest
n.pr.terr. land of Judah
base
H3063 יְהוּדָה Judah
3063 Yhuwdah yeh-hoo-daw'
from 3034; celebrated; Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five
Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of
its territory:--Judah.
see HEBREW for 03034
יְהוּדָה (ye.hu.dah) — Judah.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.35;
son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812);
brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783);
half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); married to Bath-shua (H1323I) and Tamar (H8559);
father of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209), Shelah (H7956), Perez (H6557) and Zerah (H2226I)
§ Judah = "praised"
1) the son of Jacob by Leah
2) the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
3) the territory occupied by the tribe of Judah
4) the kingdom comprised of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin which occupied the southern part of Canaan after the nation split upon the death of Solomon
5) a Levite in Ezra's time
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
Judah
Praise, the fourth son of Jacob by Leah. The name originated in Leah’s words of praise to the Lord on account of his birth: “Now will I praise [Heb. odeh] Jehovah, and she called his name Yehudah” (Gen. 29:35).
It was Judah that interposed in behalf of Joseph, so that his life was spared (Gen. 37:26, 27). He took a lead in the affairs of the family, and “prevailed above his brethren” (Gen. 43:3-10; 44:14, 16-34; 46:28; 1 Chr. 5:2).
Soon after the sale of Joseph to the Ishmaelites, Judah went to reside at Adullam, where he married a woman of Canaan. (See ONAN; TAMAR.) After the death of his wife Shuah, he returned to his father’s house, and there exercised much…
(praised, celebrated), the fourth son of Jacob and the fourth of Leah. (B.C. after 1753.) Of Judah’s personal character more traits are preserved than of any other of the patriarchs, with the exception of Joseph, whose life he in conjunction with Reuben saved. (Genesis 37:26-28) During the second visit to Egypt for corn it was Judah who understood to be responsible for the safety of Benjamin, ch. (Genesis 43:3-10) and when, through Joseph’s artifice, the brothers were brought back to the palace, he is again the leader and spokesman of the band. So too it is Judah who is sent before Jacob to smooth the way for him in the land of Goshen. ch. (Genesis 46:28) This ascendancy over his brethren is reflected in the last words…
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, born in Mesopotamia, B. C. 1755, Ge 29:35. His name appears honorably in the history of Joseph, Ge 37:26,27 44:16-34; but disgracefully in that of Tamar his daughter-in-law, Ge 38:1-30. The dying benediction of Jacob foretells the superior power and prosperity of the family of Judah, and their continuance as chief of the Jewish race until the time of Christ, Ge 49:8-12. Though not the firstborn, Judah soon came to be considered as the chief of Jacob’s children, and his tribe was the most powerful and numerous. The southeastern part of Palestine fell to their lot. See JUDEA. On the border of their territory was Jerusalem, the seat of the…
the praise of the Lord; confession
The Hebrew word אָחַר (achar) is a primitive root meaning to delay, tarry, or remain behind. It covers actions like procrastination and hindering others. The entries indicate its use in both Qal and Piel forms, with the Piel form emphasizing causing delay. There is a mention of a verse where it is used, but no specific reference is provided.
אָחַר vb. to remain behind, delay, tarry
Qal and I have tarried until now
Pi.
intensive, delay, tarry
causat. of Qal, cause one to delay, hinder; keep back (= bring late)
base
H309 אָחַר to remain behind, delay, tarry .and I have tarried until now
. . intensive, delay, tarry
. causat. of Qal, cause one to delay, hinder; keep back (= bring late)
309 'achar aw-khar'
a primitive root; to loiter (i.e. be behind); by implication
to procrastinate:--continue, defer, delay, hinder, be late
(slack), stay (there), tarry (longer).
אָחַר (a.char) — to delay.
1) to delay, hesitate, tarry, defer, remain behind
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to delay, tarry (intensive)
1a2) to cause one to delay, hinder, keep back
1b) (Piel) to delay, wait, stay behind (but not in hope)
Also means: ya.char (יָחַר "to delay" H3186)
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/Vhw3ms
The Hebrew word מִן־ (*min*) is a preposition meaning 'from' or 'out of,' indicating separation or origin. It covers various uses, including temporal references, comparisons, and causal relationships. Additionally, it can denote a portion when used as a noun מֵן (*men*). The entries highlight its versatility in expressing different nuances of separation and position.
מִן־, and מִ, before יְ, prep. expressing the idea of separation, hence out of, from, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not
with verbs expressing (or implying) separation or removal
from, against
מן also, without a verb of similar significance, sometimes expresses the idea of separation, away from, far from
of position, off, on the side of, on
Out of, Gk. ἐκ, Lat. ex
Partitively
Of time—
as marking the terminus a quo, the anterior limit of a continuous period from, since
as marking the period immediately succeeding the limit after
towards, to
(וְעַד) עַד … מִן from … even to
In comparisons, beyond, above
מן is prefixed to an infin.:
with causal force, from, on account of, through
after verbs implying restraint, prevention, cessation, etc.
with a temporal force, since, after
Once as a conj. before a finite verb. that
In compounds:
base
H4480a מִן־, מִ, prep. expressing the idea of separation, hence out of, from, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not . with verbs expressing (or implying) separation or removal . from, against
. מן also, without a verb of similar significance, sometimes expresses the idea of separation, away from, far from
. of position, off, on the side of, on
. Out of, Gk. ἐκ, Lat. ex
. Partitively
. Of time— . as marking the terminus a quo, the anterior limit of a continuous period from, since
. as marking the period immediately succeeding the limit after
. towards, to
. (וְעַד) עַד … מִן from … even to
. In comparisons, beyond, above
. מן is prefixed to an infin.: . with causal force, from, on account of, through
. after verbs implying restraint, prevention, cessation, etc.
. with a temporal force, since, after
. Once as a conj. before a finite verb. that
4480 min min
or minniy {min-nee'}; or minney (constructive plural)
{min-nay'}; (Isaiah 30:11); for 4482; properly, a part of;
hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses (as
follows):--above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason
of), from (among), in, X neither, X nor, (out) of, over,
since, X then, through, X whether, with.
see HEBREW for 04482
מִן־ (min) — from.
prep
1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than
1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of
1b) out of
1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling)
1b2) (of material from which something is made)
1b3) (of source or origin)
1c) out of, some of, from (partitively)
1d) from, since, after (of time)
1e) than, more than (in comparison)
1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or
1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons)
1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive)
conj
2) that
Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
מֵן (men) — portion.
n.m.
portion
Prep — PrepositionHR
מוֹעֵד (mo'ed) refers to an appointed time, place, or meeting, often associated with festivals and sacred seasons. It can denote a specific appointment or assembly, and is linked to the concept of a tent of meeting. The word is derived from a root meaning to appoint, and encompasses a range of meanings related to scheduled gatherings and designated locations.
מוֹעֵד 223 n.m. appointed time, place, meeting
appointed time
appointed meeting
appointed place
appointed sign, signal
tent of meeting
base
H4150 מוֹעֵד appointed time, place, meeting . appointed time
. appointed meeting
. appointed place
. appointed sign, signal
. tent of meeting
4150 mow`ed mo-ade'
or moled {mo-ade'}; or (feminine) moweadah (2 Chronicles
8:13) {mo-aw-daw'}; from 3259; properly, an appointment, i.e.
a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival;
conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as
convened for a definite purpose); technically the
congregation; by extension, the place of meeting; also a
signal (as appointed beforehand):--appointed (sign, time),
(place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn)
feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set)
time (appointed).
see HEBREW for 03259
מוֹעֵד (mo.ed) — meeting: time appointed.
: time_appointed
1) appointed place, appointed time, meeting
1a) appointed time
1a1) appointed time (general)
1a2) sacred season, set feast, appointed season
1b) appointed meeting
1c) appointed place
1d) appointed sign or signal
1e) tent of meeting
מוֹעֵד (mo.ed) — meeting: festival.
: festival
1) appointed place, appointed time, meeting
1a) appointed time
1a1) appointed time (general)
1a2) sacred season, set feast, appointed season
1b) appointed meeting
1c) appointed place
1d) appointed sign or signal
1e) tent of meeting
מוֹעֵד (mo.ed) — meeting.
: meeting
1) appointed place, appointed time, meeting
1a) appointed time
1a1) appointed time (general)
1a2) sacred season, set feast, appointed season
1b) appointed meeting
1c) appointed place
1d) appointed sign or signal
1e) tent of meeting
מוֹעֵד (mo.ed) — meeting: signal appointed.
Art | N-ms — Particle · noun common masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ncmsa
tim: The basis of the Hebrew measurement of time was the day and the lunar month, as with the Semites generally. The division of the day into hours was late, probably not common until after the exile, although the sun-dial of Ahaz (2Ki 20:9; Isa 38:8) would scent to indicate some division of the day into periods of some sort, as we know the night was divided, The word used for "hour" is Aramaic she`a' (sha`ta'), and does not occur in the Old Testament until the Book of Daniel (4:33; 5:5), and even there it stands for an indefinite period for which "time" would answer as well.
1. The Day:
The term "day" (yom) was in use from the earliest times, as is indicated in the story of the Creation (Ge 1). It there doubtless denotes an indefinite period, but is marked off by "evening and…
Besides the ordinary uses of this word, the Bible sometimes employs it to denote a year, as in Da 4:16; or a prophetic year, consisting of three hundred and sixty natural year, a day being taken for a year. Thus in Da 7:25 12:7, the phrase "a time, times, and the dividing of a time" is supposed to mean three and a half prophetic years, or 1,260 natural years. This period is elsewhere paralleled by the expression, "forty-two months," each month including thirty years, Re 11:2-3 12:6,14 13:5.
The Hebrew word אֲשֶׁר (*asher*) is a relative pronoun that can mean 'who,' 'which,' or 'that.' It serves various grammatical functions, including as an adverb or conjunction, indicating relationships between clauses, places, or conditions. Variants like בַאֲשֶׁר (*ba-asher*), מֵאֲשֶׁר (*me-asher*), and כַּאֲשֶׁר (*ka-asher*) expand its usage to specific contexts such as location, causation, and time.
אֲשֶׁר part. of relation A sign of relation, bringing the clause introduced by it into relation with an antecedent clause.
base
בַאֲשֶׁר
in (that) which
adv. in (the place) where
conj. in that, inasmuch as
on account of whom?
base
מֵאֲשֶׁר
from (or than) that which
adv. from (the place) where
conj. from (the fact) that …, since
base
כַּאֲשֶׁר conj. according as, as, when
according to that which, according as, as
with a causal force, in so far as, since
with a temporal force, when
base
H834a אֲשֶׁר part. of relation A sign of relation, bringing the clause introduced by it into relation with an antecedent clause. H834b בַאֲשֶׁר . in (that) which
. adv. in (the place) where
. conj. in that, inasmuch as
. on account of whom?
H834c מֵאֲשֶׁר . from (or than) that which
. adv. from (the place) where
. conj. from (the fact) that …, since
H834d כַּאֲשֶׁר conj. according as, as, when . according to that which, according as, as
. with a causal force, in so far as, since
. with a temporal force, when
834 'aher ash-er'
a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number);
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction)
when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.:--X after, X
alike, as (soon as), because, X every, for, + forasmuch, +
from whence, + how(-soever), X if, (so) that ((thing) which,
wherein), X though, + until, + whatsoever, when, where
(+ -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, +
whither(- soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is
indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun
expletively, used to show the connection.
אֲשֶׁר (a.sher) — which.
A: 1) (relative part.)
1a) which, who
1b) that which
2) (conj)
2a) that (in obj clause)
2b) when
2c) since
2d) as
2e) conditional if
B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which
2) (adv)
2a) where
3) (conj)
3a) in that, inasmuch as
3b) on account of
C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which
2) from (the place) where
3) from (the fact) that, since
D: Kaph+
1) (conj.), according as, as, when
1a) according to that which, according as, as
1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since
1c) with a temporal force: when
בַאֲשֶׁר (ba.a.sher) — in which.
1) in (that) which
2) (adv)
2a) where
3) (conj)
3a) in that, inasmuch as
3b) on account of
מֵאֲשֶׁר (me.a.sher) — whence.
1) from (or than) that which
2) from (the place) where
3) from (the fact) that, since
כַּאֲשֶׁר (ka.a.sher) — as which.
conj
1) according as, as, when
1a) according to that which, according as, as
HTr — ParticleHTr
יָעַד (ya`ad) is a Hebrew verb meaning to appoint or fix upon, often in the context of time or place. It encompasses meanings such as to gather or assemble by appointment, to meet, and to designate someone for a role, including betrothal. The entries indicate various grammatical forms, including reflexive and causative uses, but do not present significant disagreement among sources.
יָעַד vb. appoint
Qal appoint, a time; place; a rod; assign or designate as concubine
Niph.
reflexive, meet at an appointed place
meet by appointment
gather, assemble by appointment
Po‛ēl Pf.
Hiph. Impf. who will make me meet him at the appointed place (of judgment)
Hoph. Pt. be set, placed before
base
H3259 יָעַד appoint .appoint, a time; place; a rod; assign or designate as concubine
. . reflexive, meet at an appointed place
. meet by appointment
. gather, assemble by appointment
.Pf.
. Impf. who will make me meet him at the appointed place (of judgment)
. Pt. be set, placed before
3259 ya`ad yaw-ad'
a primitive root; to fix upon (by agreement or appointment);
by implication, to meet (at a stated time), to summon (to
trial), to direct (in a certain quarter or position), to
engage (for marriage): -agree,(maxke an) appoint(-ment,a
time), assemble (selves), betroth, gather (selves, together),
meet (together), set (a time).
יָעַד (ya.ad) — to appoint.
1) to fix, appoint, assemble, meet, set, betroth
1a)(Qal) to appoint, assign, designate
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to meet
1b2) to meet by appointment
1b3) to gather, assemble by appointment
1c) (Hiphil) to cause to meet
1d) (Hophal) to be set, be placed before, be fixed
V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff — Verb qal perfect third person masculine singular · suffixHVqp3ms/Sp3ms
