Ezekiel 10:8 — Word Study
WLCוַיֵּרָ֖א לַכְּרֻבִ֑ים תַּבְנִית֙ יַד־ אָדָ֔ם תַּ֖חַת כַּנְפֵיהֶֽם׃
BSAThe cherubimkᵉrûwb [angelic beings, heavenly guardians] appearedrâʼâh▸ to have the formtabnîyth [pattern, likeness] of humanʼâdâm [a man's, Adam's] handsyâd [an open hand; strength, a side or share] undertachath [beneath, underneath] their wingskânâph [edges, extremities]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַיֵּרָ֖א | and it was seen | Verb, Niphal, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| לַכְּרֻבִ֑ים | to the cherubim | Preposition, noun common masculine plural absolute |
| תַּבְנִית֙ | [the] form of | Noun common, feminine singular construct |
| יַד־ | [the] hand of | Noun common, both singular construct |
| אָדָ֔ם | a human | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| תַּ֖חַת | under | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| כַּנְפֵיהֶֽם׃ | wings their | Noun common feminine dual construct, suffix |
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| BSB | (The cherubim appeared to have the form of human hands under their wings.) |
| KJV | ¶ And there appeared in the cherubims the form of a man’s hand under their wings. |
| ASV | And there appeared in the cherubim the form of a man’s hand under their wings. |
| YLT | And there appeareth in the cherubs the form of a hand of man under their wings, |
| WEB | The form of a man’s hand appeared here in the cherubim under their wings. |
| BBE | And I saw the form of a man's hands among the winged ones under their wings. |
The translations agree on the description of the cherubim's hands — see How Translations Differ.
The structure consists of a main clause followed by two prepositional phrases that provide additional detail about the form and position of the cherubim's hands.
8 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them ›
clause
verbרָאָה
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Deep Study — Ezekiel 10:8
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Context — Ezekiel's Vision of the Cherubimgenerated
Ezekiel 10:8 describes the appearance of cherubim, angelic beings that serve as guardians in the heavenly realm. This verse highlights their human-like features, specifically their hands, which adds to the mystical and powerful imagery of these beings. The context of this chapter includes a broader vision of God's glory and the heavenly court, emphasizing the role of the cherubim in God's presence.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 10:21 | Each had four faces and four wings, with what looked like human hands under their wings. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 1:8 | Under their wings on their four sides they had human hands. All four living creatures had faces and wings, |
| 3 | Isaiah 6:6 | Then one of the seraphim flew to me, and in his hand was a glowing coal that he had taken with tongs from the altar. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 3 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — כְּרוּב, la.ke.ru.Vimgenerated
The word כְּרוּב (kerub) refers to a cherub, an angelic being often depicted as a guardian. Cherubim are typically associated with protecting sacred spaces, such as the Garden of Eden and the Ark of the Covenant. The plural form, cherubim, indicates a group of these beings, emphasizing their importance in the divine hierarchy.
In this verse, the cherubim are described as having the form of human hands, suggesting a connection between the divine and the human. This imagery serves to illustrate their role as mediators between God and humanity, as well as their powerful presence in the heavenly realm.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which presents the cherubim as having the form of human hands.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb וַיֵּרָ֖א (vai.ye.Ra'), meaning 'and it was seen', governs the entire verse, indicating the action of perceiving the cherubim's form. The structure reveals that the focus is on the visual aspect of the cherubim's appearance, with the description following the verb.
The sentence includes a prepositional phrase describing the location of the hands ('under their wings'), which adds depth to the imagery by positioning the hands in relation to the cherubim's wings.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew term כְּרוּב is translated as ξερουβιν (cherubin), which retains the meaning of cherub. This choice reflects the understanding of these beings as divine guardians in both the Hebrew and Greek traditions.
The Greek word ὁμοίωμα (homoiōma) for 'form' suggests a likeness or representation, emphasizing the visual aspect of the cherubim's appearance.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Ezekiel 10:8 describes the cherubim, angelic beings that serve as guardians. This verse highlights that they appeared to have human-like hands under their wings, emphasizing their majestic and powerful nature.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Cherubim are angelic beings in the Bible, often depicted as guardians of sacred places and associated with God's presence.
The description of human-like hands suggests a connection between the divine and humanity, illustrating the cherubim's role as mediators.
The wings of the cherubim symbolize their ability to move swiftly and their role in serving God, as well as their majestic nature.
Cherubim are mentioned in several places, including Genesis 3:24, Exodus 25:18-22, and Isaiah 6:2, often in contexts related to God's presence and protection.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What do you think the appearance of the cherubim tells us about the nature of God's messengers?
- How can we understand the significance of the cherubim's human-like features in our own lives?
- In what ways do you see the role of guardianship reflected in your community or personal experiences?
- How can the imagery of cherubim inspire us to think about the divine presence in our daily lives?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Jerome references this vision in his commentary, noting the presence of wheels beside the cherubim, emphasizing their role in the divine vision.
And I saw, and behold, there were four wheels beside the Cherubim. One wheel beside one Cherub, and another wheel beside another Cherub.Early Church Fathers on Ezekiel 10 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Ezekiel 10:8 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd there appeared in the cherubim,.... The Septuagint version is, "I saw the cherubim"; and so the Syriac version, "I saw in the cherubim"; what follows: the form of a man's hand under their wings;
Read John Gill on Ezekiel 10 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd there appeared in the cherubims the form of a man's hand under their wings. There appeared in the cherubim the form of a man's hand under their wings.
Read Robert Jamieson on Ezekiel 10 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThere appeared to the prophet. The cherubims; the ministering spirits. The form of a man’ s hand; shaped to speedy, accurate working; it is therefore a man’ s hand. One hand was put forth to reach the fire, and that one is mentioned, though the angels had hands under their wings. Under their wings; the manner of angels’ working is hereby insinuated, for it is secret and speedy; secret, as hidden under wings; and speedy, as effected by the swiftest motion; the very speed hideth it.
Read Matthew Poole on Ezekiel 10 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsEzekiel 10:8 And there appeared in the cherubims the form of a man’ s hand under their wings. Ver. 8. And there appeared the form of a man’ s hand under their wings.] Quasi gladius intra vaginam, as a sword within the scabbard, ready to be drawn out for execution. The hand, saith Aristotle, is the instrument of instruments. Nature hath given us hands, saith Cicero, multarum artium ministras, &c., to act and do business. Angels have neither hands nor wings, to speak properly, yet are said here to have both, to show their activity and celerity in God’ s service. Hands of a man they are said to have, to show that they do all prudently and with reason; and these hands are under their wings…
Read John Trapp on Ezekiel 10 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 8. The form of a man's hand under their wings.] I am still of opinion that the hands and wings were not distinct. The arms were feathered like wings, and the hand terminated the arm; but as the long front feathers of the wings would extend much beyond the fingers, hence the hands would appear to be under the wings. See on Ezekiel 1:8. The human hand might be intended to show that God helps and punishes man by man; and that, in the general operations of his providence, he makes use of human agency.
Read AdamClarke on Ezekiel 10 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges8. On the “hands” of the cherubim, cf. ch. Ezekiel 1:8. Instead of depicting the conflagration of the city, which would have been impossible, the prophet’s attention is anew drawn to the cherubim, and a fresh description of the living creatures and of the divine chariot follows.
Read Cambridge on Ezekiel 10 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleAn explanation following upon the mention of the “hand.” It is characteristic of this chapter that the narrative is interrupted by explanatory comments.
Read Albert Barnes on Ezekiel 10 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible8. “And something like a human hand became visible on the cherubs under their wings.” — Kautzsch.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Ezekiel 10 →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
(The cherubim appeared to have the form of human hands under their wings.)
The form of a man’s hand appeared here in the cherubim under their wings.
(The cherubim appeared to have the form of human hands under their wings.)
(The cherubim appeared to have the form of human hands under their wings.)
Tyndale line
¶ And there appeared in the cherubims the form of a man’s hand under their wings.
And there appeared in the cherubim the form of a man’s hand under their wings.
And there appeared in the cherubim the form of a man’s hand under their wings.
And there appeared in the cherubim the form of a man's hand under their wings.
And there appeared in the Cherubims, the likenesse of a mans hande vnder their wings.
Strictly literal
And there appeared in the cherubim the form of a man's hand under their wings.
And there appeareth in the cherubs the form of a hand of man under their wings,
And there appears in the cherubim the form of a hand of man under their wings,
And there became visible on the cherubim the form of a man's hand beneath their wings.
I saw on the cherubim something like a man's hand under their wings.
From the Latin
And there appeared in the cherubims the likeness of a man’s hand under their wings.
Simplified
(All the cherubim had what looked like human hands under their wings.)
And I saw the form of a man's hands among the winged ones under their wings.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text states, "וַיֵּרָ֖א לַכְּרֻבִ֑ים תַּבְנִית֙ יַד־ אָדָ֔ם תַּ֖חַת כַּנְפֵיהֶֽם׃" which translates to, "And there appeared to the cherubim the form of a human hand under their wings." The Septuagint agrees with the Masoretic Text in content, matching all seven words in a word-by-word correspondence, although the order and articles may differ due to the nature of the Greek translation. The Dead Sea Scrolls (4Q73) also align closely with the Masoretic Text, although some words are partly restored or supplied by an editor, indicating that the core meaning remains consistent across these texts.
וַיֵּרָ֖א לַכְּרֻבִ֑ים תַּבְנִית֙ יַד־ אָדָ֔ם תַּ֖חַת כַּנְפֵיהֶֽם׃
7 of the 7 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.
[וירא] [לכרבים] תבנית ידי אדם [תחת] [כנפי׳הם]
2 words on the leather — 1 partly restored, 4 supplied entire by an editor.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Ezekiel 10:8
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.
רָאָה (ra'ah) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to see' and encompasses a wide range of visual and perceptual actions, including looking, observing, and causing others to see. It can refer to both literal sight and figurative understanding, with various grammatical forms indicating different nuances, such as appearing or being visible. The entries indicate a rich semantic field without significant disagreement among lexicographers.
רָאָה 1315 vb. see
Qal 1141
see, subj.
see, c. acc. rei
see, sq. acc. cl. or phr. of closer design
see, so as to learn to know
abs. see, have (power of) vision
see = perceive
look at, see, by direct volition
of mental observation
c. ב, lit., look into, hence look at with interest
see, c. acc. rei
Niph.
appear
be seen
be visible
Pu. appar. his bones are not detected
Hithp. recipr. look at each other
Hiph.
cause one to see something, shew
cause to experience something
cause to look intently at, to behold
Hoph.
be caused to see, be shewn
be exhibited to
base
H7200a רָאָה see .. . see, subj.
. see, c. acc. rei
. see, sq. acc. + cl. or phr. of closer design
. see, so as to learn to know
. abs. see, have (power of) vision
. see = perceive
. look at, see, by direct volition
. of mental observation
. . c. ב, lit., look into, hence look at with interest
. see, c. acc. rei
. . appear
. be seen
. be visible
. appar. his bones are not detected
. recipr. look at each other
. . . cause one to see something, shew
. cause to experience something
. cause to look intently at, to behold
. . be caused to see, be shewn
. be exhibited to
H7200b רְאוּת look
7200 ra'ah raw-aw'
a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in
numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive,
intransitive and causative):--advise self, appear, approve,
behold, X certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have
experience, gaze, take heed, X indeed, X joyfully, lo, look
(on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up,
upon), mark, meet, X be near, perceive, present, provide,
regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one
another), shew (self), X sight of others, (e-)spy, stare, X
surely, X think, view, visions.
רָאָה (ra.ah) — to see: see.
: see/show
1) to see, look at, inspect, perceive, consider
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to see
1a2) to see, perceive
1a3) to see, have vision
1a4) to look at, see, regard, look after, see after, learn about, observe, watch, look upon, look out, find out
1a5) to see, observe, consider, look at, give attention to, discern, distinguish
1a6) to look at, gaze at
1a7) to provide, choose
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to appear, present oneself
1b2) to be seen
1b3) to be visible
1c) (Pual) to be seen
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to cause to see, show
1d2) to cause to look intently at, behold, cause to gaze at
1e) (Hophal)
1e1) to be caused to see, be shown
1e2) to be exhibited to
1f) (Hithpael) to look at each other, face
רָאָה (ra.ah) — to see: examine.
: examine/consider
1) to see, look at, inspect, perceive, consider
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to see
1a2) to see, perceive
1a3) to see, have vision
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms — Verb · Niphal · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/VNw3ms
כְּרוּב (kerub) refers to a cherub, an angelic being associated with guarding the Garden of Eden, flanking God's throne, and appearing as an image over the Ark of the Covenant. The term is of uncertain derivation and is used in both singular and plural forms (cherubim). Various texts, including Ezekiel, describe their roles and appearances.
כְּרוּב 91 n.m. cherub
the living chariot of the theophanic God
as guards of the garden of Eden
as the throne of Yahweh Sabaoth
P gives an account
K and Ch describe the cherubim of the temple
Ezekiel describes the cherubim
base
H3742 כְּרוּב cherub
3742 kruwb ker-oob'
of uncertain derivation; a cherub or imaginary
figure:--cherub, (plural) cherubims.
כְּרוּב (ke.ruv) — cherub.
1) cherub, cherubim (pl)
1a) an angelic being
1a1) as guardians of Eden
1a2) as flanking God's throne
1a3) as an image form hovering over the Ark of the Covenant
1a4) as the chariot of Jehovah (fig.)
Prep | N-mp — Preposition · noun common masculine plural absoluteHRd/Ncmpa
→ Eastward of the garden of Eden Ge 3:24
→ In the tabernacle Ex 25:18-20; 37:7-9
→ The ark of the covenant rested beneath the wings of 1Ki 8:6,7; 2Ch 5:7,8; Heb 9:5
→ Figures of, embroidered
On the walls of the tabernacle Ex 26:1; 36:8
And on the curtain Ex 26:31; 36:35
→ In the temple 1Ki 6:23-29; 2Ch 3:10-13
→ Figures of
On the curtain 2Ch 3:14
- Form and appearance of
Eze 1:5-11,13,14
- Animated by the Spirit of God
Eze 1:12,20
- Engaged in accomplishing the purposes of God
Eze 1:15,21; 10:9-11,16,17
- The glory of God exhibited upon
Eze 1:22,26-28; 10:4,18,20
- Sound of their wings was as the voice of God
Eze 1:24; 10:5
- Placed at the entrance of Eden
- OF GOLD
. Formed out of, and at each end of the mercy seat
. Placed over the ark of the covenant
תַּבְנִית (tabniyth) refers to a construction or pattern, encompassing meanings like figure, form, and resemblance. It is derived from the root meaning 'to build' and suggests a model or plan for construction. The term appears in contexts related to structures and images, including idols, though its precise meaning can be uncertain.
תַּבְנִית n.f. construction, pattern, figure
app. originally construction, structure, yet only P & late
pattern, acc. to which anything is to be constructed
figure, image
base
H8403 תַּבְנִית construction, pattern, figure
8403 tabniyth tab-neeth'
from 1129; structure; by implication, a model,
resemblance:--figure, form, likeness, pattern, similitude.
see HEBREW for 01129
תַּבְנִית (tav.nit) — pattern.
1) pattern, plan, form, construction, figure
1a) construction, structure
1a1) meaning uncertain
1b) pattern
1c) figure, image (of idols)
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular constructHNcfsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
יָד (yad) means 'hand' and can also refer to strength or power in a figurative sense. It encompasses various technical uses, such as a sign or monument, parts or shares, and even specific components in construction, like axle-trees and supports for the laver. The word is versatile, appearing in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
יָד 1604 n.f. hand
hand
Fig. = strength, power
Fig. = side
יָד is used in various special, technical senses:—
sign, monument
part, fractional part or share
time, repetition
axle-trees
stays, supports for laver
tenons on sides of boards of tabernacle
a (beckoning) hand
יַד with prep.
base
H3027 יָד hand . hand
. Fig. = strength, power
. Fig. = side
. יָד is used in various special, technical senses:— . sign, monument
. part, fractional part or share
. time, repetition
. axle-trees
. stays, supports for laver
. tenons on sides of boards of tabernacle
. a (beckoning) hand
. יַד with prep.
3027 yad yawd
a primitive word; a hand (the open one (indicating power,
means, direction, etc.), in distinction from 3709, the closed
one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of
applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate
and remote (as follows):--(+ be) able, X about, + armholes,
at, axletree, because of, beside, border, X bounty, + broad,
(broken-)handed, X by, charge, coast, + consecrate, +
creditor, custody, debt, dominion, X enough, + fellowship,
force, X from, hand(-staves, -y work), X he, himself, X in,
labour, + large, ledge, (left-)handed, means, X mine,
ministry, near, X of, X order, ordinance, X our, parts, pain,
power, X presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay,
draw with strength, stroke, + swear, terror, X thee, X by
them, X themselves, X thine own, X thou, through, X throwing,
+ thumb, times, X to, X under, X us, X wait on, (way-)side,
יָד (yad) — hand.
: hand/arm[anatomy]
1) hand
1a) hand (of man)
1b) strength, power (fig.)
1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.)
1d) (various special, technical senses)
1d1) sign, monument
1d2) part, fractional part, share
1d3) time, repetition
1d4) axle-trees, axle
1d5) stays, support (for laver)
1d6) tenons (in tabernacle)
1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure)
1d8) wrists
יָד (yad) — hand: power.
: hand/arm[anatomy]
1) hand
1a) hand (of man)
1b) strength, power (fig.)
1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.)
1d) (various special, technical senses)
1d1) sign, monument
1d2) part, fractional part, share
1d3) time, repetition
1d4) axle-trees, axle
1d5) stays, support (for laver)
1d6) tenons (in tabernacle)
1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure)
1d8) wrists
יָד (yad) — hand: themselves.
: hand/arm[anatomy]
1) hand
1a) hand (of man)
1b) strength, power (fig.)
N-cs — Noun common · both singular constructHNcbsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
אָדָם (adam) refers to 'man' or 'mankind,' encompassing both individual humans and the species as a whole. It is also the name of the first man in the Bible, Adam, who is mentioned in various verses, including Genesis 2:19. The term can denote a city in the Jordan valley as well. The entries indicate a range of meanings, but there is no significant disagreement among them.
אָדָם 560 n.m. Gn 1:27 man, mankind
a man = human being
coll. man, mankind
n.pr.m. Adam, first man (without art.)
n.pr.loc. city in Jordan valley (as built?)
base
H120 אָדָם man, mankind . a man = human being
. coll. man, mankind
120 'adam aw-dawm'
from 119; ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the
species, mankind, etc.):--X another, + hypocrite, + common
sort, X low, man (mean, of low degree), person.
see HEBREW for 0119
אָדָם (a.dam) — man.
1) man, mankind
1a) man, human being
1b) man, mankind (much more frequently intended sense in OT)
1c) Adam, first man
1d) city in Jordan valley
אָדָם (a.dam) — the man (Adam).
The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19;
married to Eve (H2332);
father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33;
Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121)
man, human being
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
תַּחַת (tachath) refers to the concept of being underneath or below. It can function as a noun meaning 'the under part,' or as an adverb and preposition indicating position or substitution, such as 'instead of' or 'for the sake of.' The word encompasses various uses, including physical placement and metaphorical meanings related to subjection or exchange.
תַּחַת n.[m.] the under part, hence as adv. accus. and prep. underneath, below, instead of
base
H8478 תַּחַת the under part, hence as adv. accus. and prep. underneath, below, instead of
8478 tachath takh'-ath
from the same as 8430; the bottom (as depressed); only
adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix
underneath), in lieu of, etc.:--as, beneath, X flat,
in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead
of, under, X unto, X when...was mine, whereas, (where-)fore,
with.
see HEBREW for 08430
תַּחַת (ta.chat) — underneath: under.
: under/below
1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m
1a) the under part adv accus
1b) beneath prep
1c) under, beneath
1c1) at the foot of (idiom)
1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig)
1c3) of subjection or conquest
1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands
1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun)
1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense)
1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged)
conj
1e) instead of, instead of that
1f) in return for that, because that in compounds
1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion)
1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
תַּחַת (ta.chat) — underneath: instead.
: instead/in_place/exchange
Prep — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
כָּנָף (kanaph) means 'wing' or 'extremity' and can refer to various edges or corners, such as those of a bird, garment, or building. It encompasses meanings like border, corner, and skirt, indicating both physical and metaphorical edges. The word is derived from a root that suggests an edge or extremity.
כָּנָף 109 n.f. wing, extremity
base
H3671 כָּנָף wing, extremity
3671 kanaph kaw-nawf'
from 3670; an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or
army) a wing, (of a garment or bed-clothing) a flap, (of the
earth) a quarter, (of a building) a pinnacle:--+ bird, border,
corner, end, feather(-ed), X flying, + (one an-)other,
overspreading, X quarters, skirt, X sort, uttermost part,
wing((-ed)).
see HEBREW for 03670
כָּנָף (ka.naph) — wing.
1) wing, extremity, edge, winged, border, corner, shirt
1a) wing
1b) extremity
1b1) skirt, corner (of garment)
N-fd | Suff — Noun common feminine dual construct · suffixHNcfdc/Sp3mp