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Daniel 5:19 — Word Study

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WLCוּמִן־ רְבוּתָא֙ דִּ֣י יְהַב־ לֵ֔הּ כֹּ֣ל עַֽמְמַיָּ֗א אֻמַיָּא֙ וְלִשָּׁ֣נַיָּ֔א הֲו֛וֹ זָיְעִ֥ין וְדָחֲלִ֖ין מִן־ קֳדָמ֑וֹהִי דִּֽי־ הֲוָ֨ה צָבֵ֜א הֲוָ֣א קָטֵ֗ל וְדִֽי־ הֲוָ֤ה צָבֵא֙ הֲוָ֣ה מַחֵ֔א וְדִֽי־ הֲוָ֤ה צָבֵא֙ הֲוָ֣ה מָרִ֔ים וְדִֽי־ הֲוָ֥ה צָבֵ֖א הֲוָ֥ה מַשְׁפִּֽיל׃

BSABecause ofmin the greatnessrᵉbûw [majesty, supreme authority] thatdîy He bestowedyᵉhab the peopleʻam [nations, communities] of everykôl nationʼummâh [tribe, language group] and languagelishshân [tongue, dialect] trembledzûwaʻ in feardᵉchal [were afraid, shook with terror] beforemin himqŏdâm Hehâvâʼ killedqᵉṭal [slew, put to death] whomdîy hehâvâʼ wishedtsᵉbâʼ [wanted, was pleased to] and kept alivechăyâʼ [spared, allowed to live] whomdîy hehâvâʼ wishedtsᵉbâʼ [wanted, was pleased to] he exaltedrûwm [raised up, lifted] whomdîy hehâvâʼ wishedtsᵉbâʼ [wanted, was pleased to] and humbledshᵉphal [brought low, made humble] whomdîy hehâvâʼ wishedtsᵉbâʼ [wanted, was pleased to]

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Daniel 5:19quick helps
In a sentenceThe verse describes the power and authority given to Nebuchadnezzar, which caused fear among all peoples.
Who is speakingDaniel, recounting the greatness bestowed by God on Nebuchadnezzar.
Where we areIn the context of God's sovereignty over kingdoms, with a focus on Nebuchadnezzar's rule.
The hard wordרְבוּתָא
Take awayGod's authority allows Him to elevate and humble leaders as He sees fit.
8 commentators on this verse Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them › clause verbיְהַב The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
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Deep Study — Daniel 5:19

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Context — The Sovereignty of God Over Kingdomsgenerated

18As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor.
19Because of the greatness that He bestowed on him, the people of every nation and language trembled in fear before him. He killed whom he wished and kept alive whom he wished; he exalted whom he wished and humbled whom he wished.
20But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him.
21He was driven away from mankind, and his mind was like that of a beast. He lived with the wild donkeys and ate grass like an ox, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until he acknowledged that the Most High God rules over the kingdom of mankind, setting over it whom He wishes.

Daniel 5:19 illustrates the power granted to Nebuchadnezzar by God, leading to fear among all nations and languages. This verse emphasizes God's control over rulers and their fates, as seen in the preceding and following verses where Daniel recounts Nebuchadnezzar's rise and fall. The narrative serves as a reminder of God's ultimate authority over earthly kingdoms, similar to themes found in Daniel 4:17 and Daniel 4:32.


Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
1Daniel 3:4Then the herald loudly proclaimed, “O people of every nation and language, this is what you are commanded:
2Daniel 4:22you, O king, are that tree! For you have become great and strong; your greatness has grown to reach the sky, and your dominion extends to the ends of the earth.
3Jeremiah 25:9–14behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation.
4Jeremiah 27:5–7By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please.
5Habakkuk 2:5and wealth indeed betrays him. He is an arrogant man never at rest. He enlarges his appetite like Sheol, and like Death, he is never satisfied. He gathers all the nations to himself and collects all the peoples as his own.

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The Key Word רְבוּתָא, re.vu.Ta'generated

The word רְבוּתָא (re.vu.Ta') refers to greatness or majesty, indicating a high status or authority. It is a feminine noun that signifies the elevated position granted to Nebuchadnezzar by God, highlighting his sovereignty over nations and peoples.

This term is derived from a root that suggests an increase in dignity and is used in contexts that emphasize the importance of the one who possesses it. The parsing as a determined noun indicates its specific application to Nebuchadnezzar's greatness.


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. The BSB uses greatness, which aligns with the KJV and ASV, both of which also convey the sense of majesty.

Where translations differ is in the rendering of צָבֵאpleased (BBE, ILT) versus wanted (FBV, ULB, WEB) — indicating a slight variation in the nuance of God's will in relation to Nebuchadnezzar's actions.


Sentence Structuregenerated

The main verb is יְהַב, he gave, which governs the entire clause. The structure includes several noun phrases that describe the subjects affected by the verb, emphasizing the authority exercised by Nebuchadnezzar over the people.

The arrangement of phrases highlights the cause-and-effect relationship between God's granting of greatness and the resultant fear among the nations, illustrating the hierarchical nature of power dynamics in the narrative.


Septuagint Backgroundgenerated

The Septuagint does not provide a direct translation for the word רְבוּתָא, which indicates that the translators may have interpreted the concept of greatness differently, focusing instead on the broader implications of authority and power.

This absence suggests a possible narrowing of the term's application, as the Greek language may not have a direct equivalent that captures the full weight of the Hebrew term.


In plain words — the whole versegenerated

Daniel 5:19 tells us that because of the greatness given to Nebuchadnezzar by God, people from all nations and languages were filled with fear. He had the power to kill or spare anyone he chose, and he could exalt or humble whom he wished.


Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated

What does the greatness given to Nebuchadnezzar signify?

It signifies the authority and power bestowed on him by God, illustrating God's control over earthly rulers.

How did the people respond to Nebuchadnezzar's greatness?

The people trembled in fear before him, acknowledging his power and authority.

What does it mean that he killed whom he wished?

It means he had the absolute authority to decide the fate of individuals, reflecting the extent of his power.

How does this verse relate to the theme of God's sovereignty?

It highlights that while Nebuchadnezzar had great power, it was ultimately granted by God, who can elevate or humble anyone according to His will.


Reflection Questionsgenerated

  1. In what ways have I seen authority exercised in my own life, and how does it reflect God's sovereignty?
  2. How can I recognize the influence of God's will in the leaders and authorities around me?
  3. What does it mean for me to submit to authority, knowing that it is ultimately established by God?
  4. How can I respond to the authority figures in my life with respect while maintaining my faith in God's ultimate control?

The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it

The early church father Jerome comments on this verse, highlighting Nebuchadnezzar's authority and the consequences of his actions.

JeromeSt. Jerome, Commentary on Daniel, CHAPTER FIVE c. 347–420
Verse 19. "'He slew whomever he would and smote to death whomever he wished to; those whom he wished he set on high, and brought low whomever he would.'" Thus he sets forth the example of the king's great-grandfather,
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Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse

Each of these wrote on Daniel 5:19 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.

John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And for the majesty that he gave him,.... The greatness of his power, the largeness of his dominions, and the vast armies he had at his command: all people, nations, and languages, trembled and

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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's Commentary

And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down.

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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy Bible

He ruled arbitrarily, and had power of life and death, he did what he would, his will was a law. And this lifted up his heart in pride, and hardened it as Pharaoh’ s, for which, being incorrigible, he was deposed from his kingly throne, as in the next verse.

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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Daniel 5:19 And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down.Ver. 19. Whom he would he slew.] De facto loquitur, non de iure. See the like 1 Samuel 8:10-17. Lactantius telleth of a certain tyrant, qui lucem vivis, terram mortuis denegabat, who would never let his subjects rest alive or dead. Lib. v. cap. 11.

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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Verse 19. Whom he would he slew] The genuine character of a despot, whose will is the only rule of his conduct.

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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

19. and because of the greatness that he gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages, &c.] Cf. Daniel 3:4. trembled and feared before him] dreading what he might do next. whom he would he slew, &c.] he acted as though he possessed the attributes of Deity, and was accountable to no superior. Similar expressions are used elsewhere of the action of God: e.g. Deuteronomy 32:39; 1 Samuel 2:6-7; Psalms 75:7. set up] lifted up (or exalted): the word used in Psalms 75:7; Psalms 89:19; Psalms 113:7, &c.

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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And, for the majesty that he gave him - That is, on account of his greatness, referring to the talents which God had conferred on him, and the power which he had put in his hands.

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Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

17-23. According to our text (the Greek is shorter) Daniel refuses to recognize his equality with the Babylonian Magi by accepting the presents which had previously been promised to them (Daniel

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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

BSBBerean Standard Bible2020

Because of the greatness that He bestowed on him, the people of every nation and language trembled in fear before him. He killed whom he wished and kept alive whom he wished; he exalted whom he wished and humbled whom he wished.

WEBWorld English Bible2000

Because of the greatness that he gave him, all the peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him. He killed whom he wanted to, and he kept alive whom he wanted to. He raised up whom he wanted to, and he put down whom he wanted to.

MSBMajority Standard Bible2022

Because of the greatness that He bestowed on him, the people of every nation and language trembled in fear before him. He killed whom he wished and kept alive whom he wished; he exalted whom he wished and humbled whom he wished.

NETBNew English Translation2006

Due to the greatness that he bestowed on him, all peoples, nations, and language groups were trembling with fear before him. He killed whom he wished, he spared whom he wished, he exalted whom he wished, and he brought low whom he wished.

Tyndale line

KJVKing James Version1611

And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down.

ASVAmerican Standard Version1901

and because of the greatness that he gave him, all the peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew, and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he raised up, and whom he would he put down.

RVARevised Version, American1894

and because of the greatness that he gave him, all the peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew, and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he raised up, and whom he would he put down.

NWBWebster's Bible1833

And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down.

GNVGeneva Bible1599

And for the maiestie that he gaue him, all people, nations, and languages trembled, and feared before him: he put to death whom he would: he smote whome he would: whome he would he set vp, and whome he would he put downe.

Strictly literal

DBYDarby Translation1890

and for the greatness that he gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew, and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he exalted, and whom he would he humbled.

YLTYoung's Literal Translation1862

and because of the greatness that He gave to him, all peoples, nations, and languages were trembling and fearing before him: whom he willed he was slaying, and whom he willed he was keeping alive, and whom he willed he was raising up, and whom he willed he was making low;

LSVLiteral Standard Version2020

and because of the greatness that He gave to him, all peoples, nations, and languages were trembling and fearing before him: whom he willed he was slaying, and whom he willed he was keeping alive, and whom he willed he was raising up, and whom he willed he was making low;

ILTInterlinear Literal Translation2000

And because of the greatness that he had given unto him, all people, nations, and languages trembled and shook before him: whom he pleased he slew; and whom he pleased he kept alive; and whom he pleased he lifted up; and whom he pleased he brought low.

ULBUnlocked Literal Bible2017

Because of the greatness God gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared him. He put to death those he wanted to die, and he kept alive those he wished to live. He raised up those he wanted, and he humbled those he wished.

From the Latin

DRADouay-Rheims (Challoner)1899

And for the greatness that he gave to him, all people, tribes, and languages trembled, and were afraid of him: whom he would, he slew: and whom he would, he destroyed: and whom he would, he set up: and whom he would, he brought down.

Simplified

FBVFree Bible Version2020

Because of the power he gave him, people of every nation and language trembled with fear before him. Those he wished to kill were killed, and those he wished to live were allowed to live. Those he wanted to honor were honored, and those he wanted to humble were humbled.

BBEBible in Basic English1949

And because of the great power he gave him, all peoples and nations and languages were shaking in fear before him: some he put to death and others he kept living, at his pleasure, lifting up some and putting others down as it pleased him.

Word by word, the decisions they made

צָבֵ֜אtza.Ve' pleased H6634 2 different renderings
wantedFBV ULB WEB
pleasedBBE ILT
קָטֵ֗לka.Tel killing H6992 2 different renderings
slewASV DBY DRA ILT KJV NWB RVA
put to deathBBE GNV ULB
צָבֵא֙tza.Ve' pleased H6634 2 different renderings
wantedFBV ULB WEB
pleasedBBE ILT
מַחֵ֔אma.Che' letting live H2418 2 different renderings
sparedNETB
allowed to liveFBV
צָבֵא֙tza.Ve' pleased H6634 2 different renderings
wantedFBV ULB WEB
pleasedBBE ILT
מָרִ֔יםma.Rim lifting up H7313 3 different renderings
raised upASV RVA ULB WEB
liftedILT
lifting upBBE

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.

וּandclauseprepositional phrase · prepositionalמִןfromnoun phrasenoun phraseרְבוּתָtheא֙greatnessrelpדִּ֣יwhichclauseverbיְהַבhe.gaveprepositional phrase · prepositionalלֵ֔toהּhimnoun phrase · subjectכֹּ֣לallnoun phrasenoun phraseעַֽמְמַיָּ֗theאpeoplesnoun phraseאֻמַיָּtheא֙nationsוְandnoun phraseלִשָּׁ֣נַיָּ֔theאlanguagesהֲו֛וֹthey.wereverb phraseזָיְעִ֥יןtremblingוְandדָחֲלִ֖יןfearingprepositional phrase · prepositionalprepositional phraseמִןfromקֳדָמ֑וֹbeforeהִיhimclausenoun phrase · objectrelpדִּֽיwhomclauseהֲוָ֨הhe.wasצָבֵ֜אpleasedהֲוָ֣אhe.wasקָטֵ֗לkillingוְandclausenoun phrase · objectrelpדִֽיwhomclauseהֲוָ֤הhe.wasצָבֵא֙pleasedהֲוָ֣הhe.wasמַחֵ֔אletting.liveוְandclausenoun phrase · objectrelpדִֽיwhomclauseהֲוָ֤הhe.wasצָבֵא֙pleasedהֲוָ֣הhe.wasמָרִ֔יםlifting.upוְandclausenoun phrase · objectrelpדִֽיwhomclauseהֲוָ֥הhe.wasצָבֵ֖אpleasedהֲוָ֥הhe.wasמַשְׁפִּֽילbringing.low

Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.


The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran

The Masoretic Text is supported by the Dead Sea Scrolls, which preserve a significant portion of this verse. The scrolls confirm the wording and structure found in the MT, with some minor restorations made by editors.

Masoretic TextLeningrad Codex, c. AD 1008 — the text this page is built on

וּמִן־ רְבוּתָא֙ דִּ֣י יְהַב־ לֵ֔הּ כֹּ֣ל עַֽמְמַיָּ֗א אֻמַיָּא֙ וְלִשָּׁ֣נַיָּ֔א הֲו֛וֹ זָיְעִ֥ין וְדָחֲלִ֖ין מִן־ קֳדָמ֑וֹהִי דִּֽי־ הֲוָ֨ה צָבֵ֜א הֲוָ֣א קָטֵ֗ל וְדִֽי־ הֲוָ֤ה צָבֵא֙ הֲוָ֣ה מַחֵ֔א וְדִֽי־ הֲוָ֤ה צָבֵא֙ הֲוָ֣ה מָרִ֔ים וְדִֽי־ הֲוָ֥ה צָבֵ֖א הֲוָ֥ה מַשְׁפִּֽיל׃

Septuagintthe Greek the translators chose, word by word
וּמִן־’’רְבוּתָא֙’’דִּ֣י’’יְהַב־’’לֵ֔הּ’’כֹּ֣ל’’עַֽמְמַיָּ֗א’’אֻמַיָּא֙’’הֲו֛וֹ’’זָיְעִ֥ין’’וְדָחֲלִ֖ין’’מִן־’’קֳדָמ֑וֹהִי’’דִּֽי־’’הֲוָ֨ה’’צָבֵ֜א’’הֲוָ֣א’’קָטֵ֗ל’’וְדִֽי־’’הֲוָ֤ה’’צָבֵא֙’’הֲוָ֣ה’’מַחֵ֔א’’וְדִֽי־’’הֲוָ֤ה’’צָבֵא֙’’הֲוָ֣ה’’מָרִ֔ים’’וְדִֽי־’’הֲוָ֥ה’’צָבֵ֖א’’הֲוָ֥ה’’מַשְׁפִּֽיל׃’’

33 of the 34 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.

Dead Sea Scrolls — 4Q112a copy a thousand years older than the Leningrad Codex

[ומן] רבות [א] [די] [יהב] [ל׳ה] [כל] [עממי] [א] [אמי] [א] [ולשני] [א] [הוו] [זאעין] [ודחלין] [מן] [קדמו׳הי] די [הוה] [צבא] [הוא] [קטל] [ודי] [הוה] [צבא] [הוה] [מחא] [ודי] [הוה] [צבא] [הוה] [מרים]

33 words of the verse are on this fragment — 31 supplied entire by an editor.

Dead Sea Scrolls — 4Q113a copy a thousand years older than the Leningrad Codex

[זאעין] [ודחלין] [מן] [קדמו׳הי] די הוה צבא [הוא] [קטל] [ודי] [הוה] [צבא] [הוה] [מחא] [ודי] [הוה] [צבא] הוה ׳׳׳׳׳ מהרים [ודי] [הוה] [צבא] [הוה] [משפיל]

25 words of the verse are on this fragment — 3 partly restored, 19 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.

Daniel 5:19מִןand fromand fromמִןרְבוּgreatness tgreatness theרְבוּדִּיwhichwhichדִּייְהַבhe gavehe gaveיְהַבוֹto himto himוֹכֹּלallallכֹּלעַםpeoples thepeoples theעַםאֻמָּהnations thenations theאֻמָּהלִשָּׁןand languagand languages tלִשָּׁןהֲוָאthey werethey wereהֲוָאזוּעַtremblingtremblingזוּעַדְּחַלand fearingand fearingדְּחַלמִןfromfromמִןקֳדָםbefore himbefore himקֳדָםדִּיwhomwhomדִּיהֲוָאhe washe wasהֲוָאצְבָאpleasedpleasedצְבָאהֲוָאhe washe wasהֲוָאקְטַלkillingkillingקְטַלדִּיand whomand whomדִּיהֲוָאhe washe wasהֲוָאצְבָאpleasedpleasedצְבָאהֲוָאhe washe wasהֲוָאחֲיָאletting livletting liveחֲיָאדִּיand whomand whomדִּיהֲוָאhe washe wasהֲוָאצְבָאpleasedpleasedצְבָאהֲוָאhe washe wasהֲוָארוּםlifting uplifting upרוּםדִּיand whomand whomדִּיהֲוָאhe washe wasהֲוָאצְבָאpleasedpleasedצְבָאהֲוָאhe washe wasהֲוָאשְׁפֵלbringing lobringing lowשְׁפֵלהָוָאto fallto fallהָוָאדָּאthisthisדָּאפִּתְרוֹןinterpretainterpretationפִּתְרוֹןמִן־fromfromמִן־רָבָהto multiplto multiplyרָבָהיָהַבto giveto giveיָהַבכֹּלallallכֹּלעַםAmawAmawעַםאֻמָּהpeoplepeopleאֻמָּהלָשׁוֹןtonguetongueלָשׁוֹןזוּעַto trembleto trembleזוּעַזָחַלto crawlto crawlזָחַלקֶ֫דֶםfront: easfront: eastקֶ֫דֶםקָטַלto slayto slayקָטַלחָיָהto liveto liveחָיָהרוּםto exaltto exaltרוּםשָׁפֵלto abaseto abaseשָׁפֵלצְבָאto willto willצְבָא
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Lexicons — every word in Daniel 5:19

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.

and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
וּמִן־u.min- and from H4481 Conjunction · preposition
109× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.
Tyndale gloss
from
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

מִן (min) is a preposition meaning 'from' or 'out of,' and it covers a range of uses including source, reason, and comparison. It can indicate physical origin, temporal aspects, or causation. The entries agree on its various applications, with no significant disagreement noted.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

מִן prep. from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more then

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H4481 מִן

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

4481 min min

(Aramaic) corresponding to 4480:--according, after, +

because, + before, by, for, from, X him, X more than, (out)

of, part, since, X these, to, upon, + when.

see HEBREW for 04480

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

מִן־ (min) — from.

1) from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than

1a) from, out of (of place)

1b) from, by, as a result of, by reason of, at, according to, (of source)

1c) from (of time)

1d) beyond, more than (in comparisons)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | Prep — Conjunction · preposition
AC/R
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
רְבוּתָא֙re.vu.Ta' greatness the H7238 Noun common feminine singular determined · particle
5× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Refers to greatness or majesty, describing something or someone of high dignity and importance, as seen in the KJV translations of greatness and majesty.
Amplified meaning
majesty, supreme authority
Tyndale gloss
greatness
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

רְבוּ (rebû) refers to the concept of greatness or majesty. It is derived from a root that suggests an increase in dignity. The term is noted in Aramaic and is associated with the idea of elevated status.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

רְבוּ n.f. greatness

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7238 רְבוּ

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7238 rbuw reb-oo'

(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to 7235; increase (of

dignity):--greatness, majesty.

see HEBREW for 07235

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

רְבוּ (re.vu) — greatness.

greatness

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | Art — Noun common feminine singular determined · particle
ANcfsd/Ta
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
Thompson Chain Reference topics

(1) Of God

De 3:24; Ps 77:13; 95:3; 104:1; 135:5; 145:3; Isa 12:6

Jer 32.18 Mal 1.11

--SEE Power, POWER

Universal King, SOVEREIGNTY

God's Majesty, MAJESTY, GOD'S

(2) Of Christ

Isa 53:12; 63:1; Mt 12:6; Lu 11:31; Php 2:9,10

--SEE Pre-eminence of Christ, CHRIST'S DIVINITY

Christ King, SOVEREIGNTY

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
דִּ֣יdi which H1768 Conjunction
345× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Tyndale gloss
that
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

דִּי (diy) is an Aramaic word meaning 'that,' functioning as a relative conjunction and a preposition in various contexts. It can indicate relationships such as 'who,' 'which,' or 'because,' and is used in adverbial phrases. The entries highlight its role in connecting clauses and marking possession.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

דִּי part. of relation, who, which, that, used also as mark of gen. and conj. that, because

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1768 דִּי

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1768 diy dee

(Aramaic) apparently for 1668; that, used as relative

conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial

phrases; also as preposition of:--X as, but, for(-asmuch +), +

now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, + what

(-soever), when, which, whom, whose.

see HEBREW for 01668

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

דִּי (di) — that.

part of relation

1) who, which, that

mark of genitive

2) that of, which belongs to, that

conj

3) that, because

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Conjunction
AC
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
יְהַב־ye.hav- he gave H3052 Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
28× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give or provide something, like a gift or a foundation. It appears in various forms, such as giving, laying, or paying. For example, it is used in Genesis when God gives instructions to Noah.
Tyndale gloss
to give
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

יְהַב (yhab) means to give or provide, and it can also imply laying foundations or being paid. It is derived from an Aramaic root and covers various forms, including giving, placing, and being given. The entries suggest a range of uses in contexts related to provision and payment.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

יְהַב vb. give

Pe.

give

place, lay foundations

Pe‛îl, be given

Hithpe.

be given

be paid, of cost

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3052 יְהַב

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3052 yhab yeh-hab'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 3051; -deliver, give, lay, +

prolong, pay, yield.

see HEBREW for 03051

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

יְהַב (ye.hav) — to give.

1) to give, provide

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to give

1a2) to place, lay (foundations)

1b) (Hithp'al)

1b1) to be given

1b2) to be paid

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
AVqp3ms
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
לֵ֔הּLeh to him H9033 Preposition · suffix
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

וֹ (o) — him.

Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 3rd person masculine singular

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AR/Sp3ms — Preposition · suffix
AR/Sp3ms
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
כֹּ֣לkol all H3606 Noun common · both singular construct
82× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The Hebrew word for all or everything, used in the Bible to describe the entirety of something, like all people or all things. It appears in Genesis and Psalms to emphasize God's power over everything. This word is often translated as 'all' or 'every' in English Bibles.
Tyndale gloss
all
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

כֹּל (kol) means 'all' or 'the whole.' It encompasses meanings such as every, any, and none. The term is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, indicating totality or completeness.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

כֹּל, כָּל־ n.m. the whole, all

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3606 כֹּל, כָּל־

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3606 kol kole

(Aramaic) corresponding to 3605:--all, any, + (forasmuch) as,

+ be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner, -ne), + there

(where)-fore, + though, what (where, who)-soever, (the) whole.

see HEBREW for 03605

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

כֹּל (kol) — all.

1) all, whole, the whole

1a) the whole of, all

1b) every, any, none

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Noun common · both singular construct
ANcbsc
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ol: Used in various combinations, and with different meanings.

(1) All along, "Weeping all along as he went" (Jer 41:6), i.e. throughout the whole way he went, feigning equal concern with the men from Shiloh, etc., for the destruction of the Temple, so as to put them off their guard.

(2) All in all, "That God may be all in all" (1Co 15:28, Greek: panta en pasin, "all things in all (persons and) things"). "The universe, with all it comprises, will wholly answer to God's will and reflect His mind" (Dummelow).

(3) All one, "It is all one" (Job 9:22), "it makes no difference whether I live or die."

(4) At all, "If thy father miss me at all" (1Sa 20:6), "in any way," "in the least."

and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
עַֽמְמַיָּ֗א'a.mai.Ya' peoples the H5972 Noun common masculine plural determined · particle
15× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew word is similar to H5971 and also means a people or nation, like the people of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It's used to describe a group of people, and is often translated as people or nation in English Bibles. The word is used to convey a sense of community or collective identity.
Amplified meaning
nations, communities
Tyndale gloss
people
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

עַם (am) means 'people' in Hebrew and is also noted in Aramaic. It corresponds to the related word עַם (am) in Strong's H5971. The entries consistently emphasize its meaning related to groups of people.

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5972 עַם

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5972 `am am

(Aramaic) corresponding to 5971:--people.

see HEBREW for 05971

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

עַם (am) — people.

people

Aramaic of am (עַם ": people" H5971A)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | Art — Noun common masculine plural determined · particle
ANcmpd/Ta
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
אֻמַיָּא֙'u.mai.Ya' nations the H524 Noun common masculine plural determined · particle
8× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The Hebrew word for a group of people or community, used to describe a nation or tribe, as seen in Genesis. It refers to a collection of persons. This term is used to identify a specific group of people.
Amplified meaning
tribe, language group
Tyndale gloss
people
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

אֻמָּה (ummah) refers to a nation or people, and is derived from an Aramaic root that corresponds to another Hebrew term for nation. The entries consistently define it as relating to a group of people or tribe.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֻמָּה n.f. nation

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H524 אֻמָּה

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

524 'ummah oom-maw'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 523:--nation.

see HEBREW for 0523

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֻמָּה (um.mah) — people.

people, tribe, nation

Aramaic of um.mah (אֻמָּה "people" H0523)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | Art — Noun common masculine plural determined · particle
ANcmpd/Ta
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

na'-shunz.

See GENTILES; GOIIM; HEATHEN; TABLE OF NATIONS.

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
וְלִשָּׁ֣נַיָּ֔אve.li.Sha.nai.Ya' and languages the H3961 Conjunction · noun common masculine plural determined · particle
7× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Lishshan refers to a language or tongue, like the many languages spoken at the Tower of Babel. It's about human speech and communication.
Amplified meaning
tongue, dialect
Tyndale gloss
tongue
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

לִשָּׁן (lishshan) refers to 'tongue' or 'language' in Hebrew, and can also figuratively denote 'people.' The word is built from the concept of speech, linking it to communication and identity. It appears in contexts related to nations and their languages.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

לִשָּׁן n.m. tongue

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3961 לִשָּׁן

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3961 lishshan lish-shawn'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 3956; speech, i.e. a

nation:--language.

see HEBREW for 03956

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

לִשָּׁן (lish.shan) — tongue.

1) tongue, language

1a) tongue, language

1b) people (fig.)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | N-mp | Art — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural determined · particle
AC/Ncmpd/Ta
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
הֲו֛וֹha.Vo they were H1934 Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine plural
71× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Similar to H1933, this word means 'to be' or 'to exist', but with a broader range of applications, as seen in Daniel and Ezra. It can describe something coming to pass or becoming known.
Tyndale gloss
to be
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

הֲוָא (hava') means to come to pass, become, or be. It is used in various contexts, often in connection with other words, indicating actions like to see, seek, or walk. The entries highlight its range of applications in both Hebrew and Aramaic, with a focus on existence and becoming.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

הֲוָא, הֲוָה 71 vb. come to pass, become, be

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1934 הֲוָא, הֲוָה come to pass, become, be

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1934 hava' hav-aw'

(Aramaic) orhavah (Aramaic) {hav-aw'}; corresponding to 1933;

to exist; used in a great variety of applications (especially

in connection with other words):--be, become, + behold, + came

(to pass), + cease, + cleave, + consider, + do, + give, +

have, + judge, + keep, + labour, + mingle (self), + put, +

see, + seek, + set, + slay, + take heed, tremble, + walk, +

would.

see HEBREW for 01933

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

הֲוָא (ha.va) — to be.

1) to come to pass, become, be

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to come to pass

1a2) to come into being, arise, become, come to be

1a2a) to let become known (with participle of knowing)

1a3) to be

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine plural
AVqp3mp
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
זָיְעִ֥יןza.'a.'in trembling H2112 Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine plural
2× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word also means to tremble, but it's used in the Aramaic language, which was spoken by Jews like Daniel and his friends in Babylon. It's similar to H2111, but with a slightly different connotation, and is used to describe the fear of God's wrath.
Tyndale gloss
to tremble
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

זוּעַ (zu'a) is an Aramaic verb meaning 'to tremble' or 'to shake with fear.' It corresponds to the Hebrew root found in זוּעַ (H2111), which also conveys the idea of trembling. The entries consistently emphasize this meaning without significant disagreement.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[זוּעַ] vb. tremble

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H2112 זוּעַ

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

2112 zuwa` zoo'-ah

(Aramaic) corresponding to 2111; to shake (with

fear):--tremble.

see HEBREW for 02111

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

זוּעַ (zu.a) — to tremble.

(Pe) to tremble

Aramaic of zu.a (זוּעַ "to tremble" H2111)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine plural
AVqrmpa
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
וְדָחֲלִ֖יןve.da.cha.Lin and fearing H1763 Conjunction · verb qal participle (active) masculine plural
6× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The Hebrew word for fear or being afraid, as used in Deuteronomy 1:29 where Moses encourages the Israelites not to fear. It can also mean to cause fear or be formidable, as in the description of God's power in Psalm 66:5.
Amplified meaning
were afraid, shook with terror
Tyndale gloss
to fear
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

דְּחַל (dchal) is a Hebrew verb meaning to fear. It can describe the act of fearing or being fearful, and also has a causative form that means to make someone afraid. The word is noted for its connection to the Aramaic term corresponding to the concept of being formidable or terrible.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[דְּחַל] vb. fear

Pe. terrible

Pa. the dream made me afraid.

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1763 דְּחַל

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1763 dchal deh-khal'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 2119; to slink, i.e. (by

implication) to fear, or (causatively) be formidable:--make

afraid, dreadful, fear, terrible.

see HEBREW for 02119

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

דְּחַל (de.chal) — to fear.

1) to fear

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to fear

1a2) terrible (pass participle)

1b) (Pael) to cause to be afraid, make afraid

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | V-Qal — Conjunction · verb qal participle (active) masculine plural
AC/Vqrmpa
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
מִן־min- from H4481 Preposition
109× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.
Tyndale gloss
from
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

מִן (min) is a preposition meaning 'from' or 'out of,' and it covers a range of uses including source, reason, and comparison. It can indicate physical origin, temporal aspects, or causation. The entries agree on its various applications, with no significant disagreement noted.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

מִן prep. from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more then

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H4481 מִן

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

4481 min min

(Aramaic) corresponding to 4480:--according, after, +

because, + before, by, for, from, X him, X more than, (out)

of, part, since, X these, to, upon, + when.

see HEBREW for 04480

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

מִן־ (min) — from.

1) from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than

1a) from, out of (of place)

1b) from, by, as a result of, by reason of, at, according to, (of source)

1c) from (of time)

1d) beyond, more than (in comparisons)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Preposition
AR
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
קֳדָמ֑וֹהִיko.da.Mo.hi before him H6925 Noun common masculine plural construct · suffix
42× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Before something or someone, like in the book of Isaiah where it talks about things that happened before. It can also mean in front of or from the presence of, as seen in the story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus.
Tyndale gloss
before
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

קֳדָם (qodam) primarily means 'before' or 'in front of.' It is used in various contexts, including indicating position or time. The entries indicate its Aramaic roots and its connection to another Hebrew word, קָדַם (H6924). Daniel 7:13 is specifically noted for its use.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[קֳדָם] 42 prep. before

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6925 קֳדָם, קְדָם

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6925 qodam kod-awm'

(Aramaic) or qdam (Aramaic) (Daniel 7:l3) {ked-awm'};

corresponding to 6924; before:--before, X from, X I

(thought), X me, + of, X it pleased, presence.

see HEBREW for 0l3

see HEBREW for 06924

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

קֳדָם (qo.dam) — before.

1) before, in front of

1a) before

1b) from before

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | Suff — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffix
ANcmpc/Sp3ms
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
דִּֽי־di- whom H1768 Conjunction
345× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Tyndale gloss
that
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

דִּי (diy) is an Aramaic word meaning 'that,' functioning as a relative conjunction and a preposition in various contexts. It can indicate relationships such as 'who,' 'which,' or 'because,' and is used in adverbial phrases. The entries highlight its role in connecting clauses and marking possession.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

דִּי part. of relation, who, which, that, used also as mark of gen. and conj. that, because

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1768 דִּי

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1768 diy dee

(Aramaic) apparently for 1668; that, used as relative

conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial

phrases; also as preposition of:--X as, but, for(-asmuch +), +

now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, + what

(-soever), when, which, whom, whose.

see HEBREW for 01668

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

דִּי (di) — that.

part of relation

1) who, which, that

mark of genitive

2) that of, which belongs to, that

conj

3) that, because

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Conjunction
AC
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
הֲוָ֨הha.Vah he was H1934 Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
71× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Similar to H1933, this word means 'to be' or 'to exist', but with a broader range of applications, as seen in Daniel and Ezra. It can describe something coming to pass or becoming known.
Tyndale gloss
to be
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

הֲוָא (hava') means to come to pass, become, or be. It is used in various contexts, often in connection with other words, indicating actions like to see, seek, or walk. The entries highlight its range of applications in both Hebrew and Aramaic, with a focus on existence and becoming.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

הֲוָא, הֲוָה 71 vb. come to pass, become, be

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1934 הֲוָא, הֲוָה come to pass, become, be

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1934 hava' hav-aw'

(Aramaic) orhavah (Aramaic) {hav-aw'}; corresponding to 1933;

to exist; used in a great variety of applications (especially

in connection with other words):--be, become, + behold, + came

(to pass), + cease, + cleave, + consider, + do, + give, +

have, + judge, + keep, + labour, + mingle (self), + put, +

see, + seek, + set, + slay, + take heed, tremble, + walk, +

would.

see HEBREW for 01933

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

הֲוָא (ha.va) — to be.

1) to come to pass, become, be

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to come to pass

1a2) to come into being, arise, become, come to be

1a2a) to let become known (with participle of knowing)

1a3) to be

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
AVqp3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ha: The fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia as "h." It came also to be used for the number 5. For name, etc., see ALPHABET.

and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
צָבֵ֜אtza.Ve' pleased H6634 Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singular
10× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
To will or be pleased, this term describes a desire or inclination, often used to describe God's will. It can also mean to be willing or pleased, and is used in the Bible to talk about decision-making and intention.
Amplified meaning
wanted, was pleased to
Tyndale gloss
to will
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

צְבָא (tsba') primarily means to will or desire, indicating an inclination or willingness. The entries highlight its use in both a general sense of pleasing or desiring and a specific context related to God’s will. The term is linked to the Aramaic form corresponding to another Hebrew word, but no significant disagreements among lexicons are noted.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[צְבָא] vb. be inclined, desire, be pleased

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6634 צְבָא

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6634 tsba' tseb-aw'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 6623 in the figurative sense of

summoning one's wishes; to please:--will, would.

see HEBREW for 06623

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

צְבָא (tse.va) — to will.

1) to desire, be inclined, be willing, be pleased

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to desire

1a2) to be pleased

1a3) to will (without hindrance) (of God)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singular
AVqrmsa
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
הֲוָ֣אha.Va' he was H1934 Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
71× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Similar to H1933, this word means 'to be' or 'to exist', but with a broader range of applications, as seen in Daniel and Ezra. It can describe something coming to pass or becoming known.
Tyndale gloss
to be
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

הֲוָא (hava') means to come to pass, become, or be. It is used in various contexts, often in connection with other words, indicating actions like to see, seek, or walk. The entries highlight its range of applications in both Hebrew and Aramaic, with a focus on existence and becoming.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

הֲוָא, הֲוָה 71 vb. come to pass, become, be

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1934 הֲוָא, הֲוָה come to pass, become, be

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1934 hava' hav-aw'

(Aramaic) orhavah (Aramaic) {hav-aw'}; corresponding to 1933;

to exist; used in a great variety of applications (especially

in connection with other words):--be, become, + behold, + came

(to pass), + cease, + cleave, + consider, + do, + give, +

have, + judge, + keep, + labour, + mingle (self), + put, +

see, + seek, + set, + slay, + take heed, tremble, + walk, +

would.

see HEBREW for 01933

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

הֲוָא (ha.va) — to be.

1) to come to pass, become, be

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to come to pass

1a2) to come into being, arise, become, come to be

1a2a) to let become known (with participle of knowing)

1a3) to be

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
AVqp3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ha: The fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia as "h." It came also to be used for the number 5. For name, etc., see ALPHABET.

and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
קָטֵ֗לka.Tel killing H6992 Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singular
7× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word also means to slay or kill, and appears in Daniel 3:15 when the king threatens to kill those who refuse to worship the idol. It is similar to H6991 but has slightly different uses.
Amplified meaning
slew, put to death
Tyndale gloss
to slay
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

קְטַל (qtal) primarily means 'to slay' or 'to kill.' It appears in various forms, indicating actions like being slain or slaying in different grammatical aspects. The entries consistently emphasize its connection to death and violence, with no significant disagreement among the lexicons.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[קְטַל] vb. slay

Pe.

Pe‛îl be slain

Pa. slay

Hithpe. be slain

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6992 קְטַל

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6992 qtal ket-al'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 6991; to kill:--slay.

see HEBREW for 06991

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

קְטַל (qe.tal) — to slay.

1) to slay, kill

1a) (P'al) to be slain

1b) (Pael) to slay

1c) (Ithp'al) to be slain

1d) (Ithpael) to be slain

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singular
AVqrmsa
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
Nave's Topical Bible

→ See HOMICIDE

and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
וְדִֽי־ve.di- and whom H1768 Conjunction · conjunction
345× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Tyndale gloss
that
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

דִּי (diy) is an Aramaic word meaning 'that,' functioning as a relative conjunction and a preposition in various contexts. It can indicate relationships such as 'who,' 'which,' or 'because,' and is used in adverbial phrases. The entries highlight its role in connecting clauses and marking possession.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

דִּי part. of relation, who, which, that, used also as mark of gen. and conj. that, because

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1768 דִּי

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1768 diy dee

(Aramaic) apparently for 1668; that, used as relative

conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial

phrases; also as preposition of:--X as, but, for(-asmuch +), +

now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, + what

(-soever), when, which, whom, whose.

see HEBREW for 01668

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

דִּי (di) — that.

part of relation

1) who, which, that

mark of genitive

2) that of, which belongs to, that

conj

3) that, because

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | Rel — Conjunction · conjunction
AC/C
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
הֲוָ֤הha.Vah he was H1934 Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
71× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Similar to H1933, this word means 'to be' or 'to exist', but with a broader range of applications, as seen in Daniel and Ezra. It can describe something coming to pass or becoming known.
Tyndale gloss
to be
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

הֲוָא (hava') means to come to pass, become, or be. It is used in various contexts, often in connection with other words, indicating actions like to see, seek, or walk. The entries highlight its range of applications in both Hebrew and Aramaic, with a focus on existence and becoming.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

הֲוָא, הֲוָה 71 vb. come to pass, become, be

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1934 הֲוָא, הֲוָה come to pass, become, be

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1934 hava' hav-aw'

(Aramaic) orhavah (Aramaic) {hav-aw'}; corresponding to 1933;

to exist; used in a great variety of applications (especially

in connection with other words):--be, become, + behold, + came

(to pass), + cease, + cleave, + consider, + do, + give, +

have, + judge, + keep, + labour, + mingle (self), + put, +

see, + seek, + set, + slay, + take heed, tremble, + walk, +

would.

see HEBREW for 01933

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

הֲוָא (ha.va) — to be.

1) to come to pass, become, be

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to come to pass

1a2) to come into being, arise, become, come to be

1a2a) to let become known (with participle of knowing)

1a3) to be

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
AVqp3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ha: The fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia as "h." It came also to be used for the number 5. For name, etc., see ALPHABET.

and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
צָבֵא֙tza.Ve' pleased H6634 Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singular
10× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
To will or be pleased, this term describes a desire or inclination, often used to describe God's will. It can also mean to be willing or pleased, and is used in the Bible to talk about decision-making and intention.
Amplified meaning
wanted, was pleased to
Tyndale gloss
to will
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

צְבָא (tsba') primarily means to will or desire, indicating an inclination or willingness. The entries highlight its use in both a general sense of pleasing or desiring and a specific context related to God’s will. The term is linked to the Aramaic form corresponding to another Hebrew word, but no significant disagreements among lexicons are noted.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[צְבָא] vb. be inclined, desire, be pleased

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6634 צְבָא

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6634 tsba' tseb-aw'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 6623 in the figurative sense of

summoning one's wishes; to please:--will, would.

see HEBREW for 06623

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

צְבָא (tse.va) — to will.

1) to desire, be inclined, be willing, be pleased

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to desire

1a2) to be pleased

1a3) to will (without hindrance) (of God)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singular
AVqrmsa
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
הֲוָ֣הha.Vah he was H1934 Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
71× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Similar to H1933, this word means 'to be' or 'to exist', but with a broader range of applications, as seen in Daniel and Ezra. It can describe something coming to pass or becoming known.
Tyndale gloss
to be
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

הֲוָא (hava') means to come to pass, become, or be. It is used in various contexts, often in connection with other words, indicating actions like to see, seek, or walk. The entries highlight its range of applications in both Hebrew and Aramaic, with a focus on existence and becoming.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

הֲוָא, הֲוָה 71 vb. come to pass, become, be

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1934 הֲוָא, הֲוָה come to pass, become, be

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1934 hava' hav-aw'

(Aramaic) orhavah (Aramaic) {hav-aw'}; corresponding to 1933;

to exist; used in a great variety of applications (especially

in connection with other words):--be, become, + behold, + came

(to pass), + cease, + cleave, + consider, + do, + give, +

have, + judge, + keep, + labour, + mingle (self), + put, +

see, + seek, + set, + slay, + take heed, tremble, + walk, +

would.

see HEBREW for 01933

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

הֲוָא (ha.va) — to be.

1) to come to pass, become, be

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to come to pass

1a2) to come into being, arise, become, come to be

1a2a) to let become known (with participle of knowing)

1a3) to be

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
AVqp3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ha: The fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia as "h." It came also to be used for the number 5. For name, etc., see ALPHABET.

and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
מַחֵ֔אma.Che' letting live H2418 Verb · Hiphil · participle (active) masculine singular
6× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew word means to live or have life, as seen in the Bible's promise to let people live and keep them alive. It appears in various forms, such as living prosperously or being restored to health. In the KJV, it is often translated as 'live' or 'keep alive'.
Amplified meaning
spared, allowed to live
Tyndale gloss
to live
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

חֲיָא (chaya') is an Aramaic verb meaning 'to live.' It includes forms like 'to let live' or 'keep alive.' The entries suggest a focus on the act of living and its implications, with a note that it corresponds to another term, חַי (chai), which also relates to life.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[חֲיָא] vb. live;—

Pe. live for ever!

Haph. let live.

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H2418 חֲיָא

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

2418 chaya' khah-yaw'

(Aramaic) or chayah (Aramaic) {khah-yaw'}; corresponding to

2421; to live:--live, keep alive.

see HEBREW for 02421

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

חֲיָא (cha.ya) — to live.

1) to live

1a) (P'al) to live

1b) (Aphel) to let live, keep alive

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Verb · Hiphil · participle (active) masculine singular
AVhrmsa
The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
וְדִֽי־ve.di- and whom H1768 Conjunction · conjunction
345× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Tyndale gloss
that
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

דִּי (diy) is an Aramaic word meaning 'that,' functioning as a relative conjunction and a preposition in various contexts. It can indicate relationships such as 'who,' 'which,' or 'because,' and is used in adverbial phrases. The entries highlight its role in connecting clauses and marking possession.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

דִּי part. of relation, who, which, that, used also as mark of gen. and conj. that, because

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1768 דִּי

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1768 diy dee

(Aramaic) apparently for 1668; that, used as relative

conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial

phrases; also as preposition of:--X as, but, for(-asmuch +), +

now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, + what

(-soever), when, which, whom, whose.

see HEBREW for 01668

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

דִּי (di) — that.

part of relation

1) who, which, that

mark of genitive

2) that of, which belongs to, that

conj

3) that, because

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | Rel — Conjunction · conjunction
AC/C
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
הֲוָ֤הha.Vah he was H1934 Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
71× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Similar to H1933, this word means 'to be' or 'to exist', but with a broader range of applications, as seen in Daniel and Ezra. It can describe something coming to pass or becoming known.
Tyndale gloss
to be
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

הֲוָא (hava') means to come to pass, become, or be. It is used in various contexts, often in connection with other words, indicating actions like to see, seek, or walk. The entries highlight its range of applications in both Hebrew and Aramaic, with a focus on existence and becoming.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

הֲוָא, הֲוָה 71 vb. come to pass, become, be

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1934 הֲוָא, הֲוָה come to pass, become, be

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1934 hava' hav-aw'

(Aramaic) orhavah (Aramaic) {hav-aw'}; corresponding to 1933;

to exist; used in a great variety of applications (especially

in connection with other words):--be, become, + behold, + came

(to pass), + cease, + cleave, + consider, + do, + give, +

have, + judge, + keep, + labour, + mingle (self), + put, +

see, + seek, + set, + slay, + take heed, tremble, + walk, +

would.

see HEBREW for 01933

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

הֲוָא (ha.va) — to be.

1) to come to pass, become, be

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to come to pass

1a2) to come into being, arise, become, come to be

1a2a) to let become known (with participle of knowing)

1a3) to be

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AVqp3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
AVqp3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ha: The fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia as "h." It came also to be used for the number 5. For name, etc., see ALPHABET.

and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
צָבֵא֙tza.Ve' pleased H6634 Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singular
10× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
To will or be pleased, this term describes a desire or inclination, often used to describe God's will. It can also mean to be willing or pleased, and is used in the Bible to talk about decision-making and intention.
Amplified meaning
wanted, was pleased to
Tyndale gloss
to will
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

צְבָא (tsba') primarily means to will or desire, indicating an inclination or willingness. The entries highlight its use in both a general sense of pleasing or desiring and a specific context related to God’s will. The term is linked to the Aramaic form corresponding to another Hebrew word, but no significant disagreements among lexicons are noted.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[צְבָא] vb. be inclined, desire, be pleased

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6634 צְבָא

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6634 tsba' tseb-aw'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 6623 in the figurative sense of

summoning one's wishes; to please:--will, would.

see HEBREW for 06623

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

צְבָא (tse.va) — to will.

1) to desire, be inclined, be willing, be pleased

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to desire

1a2) to be pleased

1a3) to will (without hindrance) (of God)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singular
AVqrmsa
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
הֲוָ֣הha.Vah he was H1934 Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
71× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Similar to H1933, this word means 'to be' or 'to exist', but with a broader range of applications, as seen in Daniel and Ezra. It can describe something coming to pass or becoming known.
Tyndale gloss
to be
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

הֲוָא (hava') means to come to pass, become, or be. It is used in various contexts, often in connection with other words, indicating actions like to see, seek, or walk. The entries highlight its range of applications in both Hebrew and Aramaic, with a focus on existence and becoming.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

הֲוָא, הֲוָה 71 vb. come to pass, become, be

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1934 הֲוָא, הֲוָה come to pass, become, be

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1934 hava' hav-aw'

(Aramaic) orhavah (Aramaic) {hav-aw'}; corresponding to 1933;

to exist; used in a great variety of applications (especially

in connection with other words):--be, become, + behold, + came

(to pass), + cease, + cleave, + consider, + do, + give, +

have, + judge, + keep, + labour, + mingle (self), + put, +

see, + seek, + set, + slay, + take heed, tremble, + walk, +

would.

see HEBREW for 01933

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

הֲוָא (ha.va) — to be.

1) to come to pass, become, be

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to come to pass

1a2) to come into being, arise, become, come to be

1a2a) to let become known (with participle of knowing)

1a3) to be

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AVqp3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
AVqp3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ha: The fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia as "h." It came also to be used for the number 5. For name, etc., see ALPHABET.

and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
מָרִ֔יםma.Rim lifting up H7313 Verb · Hiphil · participle (active) masculine singular
4× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word means to rise up or lift something, like a person lifting their hands in praise or a nation rising to power. In the Bible, it's used to describe God exalting the humble and lifting up those who trust in Him.
Amplified meaning
raised up, lifted
Tyndale gloss
to rise
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

רוּם (ruwm) means to rise or be lifted up, with various nuances such as extolling or exalting oneself. It appears in different forms, including the P'al (to be lifted up) and Hithpolel (to lift oneself up). The term is linked to the Aramaic and has connections to other Hebrew words, notably H7311.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[רוּם] vb. rise

Pe. lifted up

Pō‛l. extol

Haph. exalt

Hithpō‛l. lift oneself up against

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7313 רוּם

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7313 ruwm room

(Aramaic) corresponding to 7311; (figuratively only):--

extol, lift up (self), set up.

see HEBREW for 07311

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

רוּם (rum) — to rise.

1) to rise

1a) (P'al) to be lifted up

1b) (Aphel) to exalt

1c) (Hithpolel) to lift oneself up

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Verb · Hiphil · participle (active) masculine singular
AVhrmsa
The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
וְדִֽי־ve.di- and whom H1768 Conjunction · conjunction
345× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Tyndale gloss
that
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

דִּי (diy) is an Aramaic word meaning 'that,' functioning as a relative conjunction and a preposition in various contexts. It can indicate relationships such as 'who,' 'which,' or 'because,' and is used in adverbial phrases. The entries highlight its role in connecting clauses and marking possession.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

דִּי part. of relation, who, which, that, used also as mark of gen. and conj. that, because

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1768 דִּי

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1768 diy dee

(Aramaic) apparently for 1668; that, used as relative

conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial

phrases; also as preposition of:--X as, but, for(-asmuch +), +

now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, + what

(-soever), when, which, whom, whose.

see HEBREW for 01668

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

דִּי (di) — that.

part of relation

1) who, which, that

mark of genitive

2) that of, which belongs to, that

conj

3) that, because

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj | Rel — Conjunction · conjunction
AC/C
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
הֲוָ֥הha.Vah he was H1934 Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
71× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Similar to H1933, this word means 'to be' or 'to exist', but with a broader range of applications, as seen in Daniel and Ezra. It can describe something coming to pass or becoming known.
Tyndale gloss
to be
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

הֲוָא (hava') means to come to pass, become, or be. It is used in various contexts, often in connection with other words, indicating actions like to see, seek, or walk. The entries highlight its range of applications in both Hebrew and Aramaic, with a focus on existence and becoming.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

הֲוָא, הֲוָה 71 vb. come to pass, become, be

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1934 הֲוָא, הֲוָה come to pass, become, be

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1934 hava' hav-aw'

(Aramaic) orhavah (Aramaic) {hav-aw'}; corresponding to 1933;

to exist; used in a great variety of applications (especially

in connection with other words):--be, become, + behold, + came

(to pass), + cease, + cleave, + consider, + do, + give, +

have, + judge, + keep, + labour, + mingle (self), + put, +

see, + seek, + set, + slay, + take heed, tremble, + walk, +

would.

see HEBREW for 01933

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

הֲוָא (ha.va) — to be.

1) to come to pass, become, be

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to come to pass

1a2) to come into being, arise, become, come to be

1a2a) to let become known (with participle of knowing)

1a3) to be

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AVqp3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
AVqp3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ha: The fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia as "h." It came also to be used for the number 5. For name, etc., see ALPHABET.

and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
צָבֵ֖אtza.Ve' pleased H6634 Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singular
10× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
To will or be pleased, this term describes a desire or inclination, often used to describe God's will. It can also mean to be willing or pleased, and is used in the Bible to talk about decision-making and intention.
Amplified meaning
wanted, was pleased to
Tyndale gloss
to will
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

צְבָא (tsba') primarily means to will or desire, indicating an inclination or willingness. The entries highlight its use in both a general sense of pleasing or desiring and a specific context related to God’s will. The term is linked to the Aramaic form corresponding to another Hebrew word, but no significant disagreements among lexicons are noted.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[צְבָא] vb. be inclined, desire, be pleased

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6634 צְבָא

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6634 tsba' tseb-aw'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 6623 in the figurative sense of

summoning one's wishes; to please:--will, would.

see HEBREW for 06623

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

צְבָא (tse.va) — to will.

1) to desire, be inclined, be willing, be pleased

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to desire

1a2) to be pleased

1a3) to will (without hindrance) (of God)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singular
AVqrmsa
and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
הֲוָ֥הha.Vah he was H1934 Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
71× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Similar to H1933, this word means 'to be' or 'to exist', but with a broader range of applications, as seen in Daniel and Ezra. It can describe something coming to pass or becoming known.
Tyndale gloss
to be
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

הֲוָא (hava') means to come to pass, become, or be. It is used in various contexts, often in connection with other words, indicating actions like to see, seek, or walk. The entries highlight its range of applications in both Hebrew and Aramaic, with a focus on existence and becoming.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

הֲוָא, הֲוָה 71 vb. come to pass, become, be

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1934 הֲוָא, הֲוָה come to pass, become, be

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1934 hava' hav-aw'

(Aramaic) orhavah (Aramaic) {hav-aw'}; corresponding to 1933;

to exist; used in a great variety of applications (especially

in connection with other words):--be, become, + behold, + came

(to pass), + cease, + cleave, + consider, + do, + give, +

have, + judge, + keep, + labour, + mingle (self), + put, +

see, + seek, + set, + slay, + take heed, tremble, + walk, +

would.

see HEBREW for 01933

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

הֲוָא (ha.va) — to be.

1) to come to pass, become, be

1a) (P'al)

1a1) to come to pass

1a2) to come into being, arise, become, come to be

1a2a) to let become known (with participle of knowing)

1a3) to be

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
AVqp3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
AVqp3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ha: The fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia as "h." It came also to be used for the number 5. For name, etc., see ALPHABET.

and from greatness the which he gave to him all peoples the nations the and languages the they were trembling and fearing from before him whom he was pleased he was killing and whom he was pleased he was letting live and whom he was pleased he was lifting up and whom he was pleased he was bringing low
מַשְׁפִּֽיל׃mash.Pil bringing low H8214 Verb · Hiphil · participle (active) masculine singular
4× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew word means to bring someone or something down, either physically or in status, often used to describe humbling oneself before God. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament, such as in Proverbs and Psalms. It emphasizes lowering one's pride or expectations.
Amplified meaning
brought low, made humble
Tyndale gloss
be low
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word שְׁפֵל (*shphal*) means 'to be low' or 'to humble.' It can also imply actions like abasing or subduing. The entries suggest a focus on the concept of lowering oneself or bringing something low, with a connection to the related word H8213.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[שְׁפֵל] vb. be low

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H8214 שְׁפֵל be low

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

8214 shphal shef-al'

(Aramaic) corresponding to 8213:--abase, humble, put down,

subdue.

see HEBREW for 08213

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

שְׁפֵל (she.phal) — be low.

1) to be or bring low, humble

1a) (Aphel) to bring low, humble

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Verb · Hiphil · participle (active) masculine singular
AVhrmsa
The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
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