Ezekiel 15:8 — Word Study
WLCוְנָתַתִּ֥י אֶת־ הָאָ֖רֶץ שְׁמָמָ֑ה יַ֚עַן מָ֣עֲלוּ מַ֔עַל נְאֻ֖ם אֲדֹנָ֥י יְהוִֽה׃ פ
BSAThus I will makenâthan the landʼerets [a waste] desolateshᵉmâmâh becauseyaʻan they have acted unfaithfullymâʻal■ [been unfaithful, committed a trespass, because of their treachery] declaresnᵉʼum the LordʼĂdônây [Adonay, Master] GODYᵉhôvih [Yehovah]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְנָתַתִּ֥י | and I will make | Verb, Qal, sequential perfect first person common singular |
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| הָאָ֖רֶץ | the land | Particle, noun common feminine singular absolute |
| שְׁמָמָ֑ה | a desolation | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
| יַ֚עַן | because | Conjunction |
| מָ֣עֲלוּ | they have acted unfaithfully | Verb, Qal, perfect third person common plural |
| מַ֔עַל | unfaithfulness | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| נְאֻ֖ם | [the] utterance of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| אֲדֹנָ֥י | [the] Lord | Noun proper |
| יְהוִֽה׃ פ | Yahweh | Noun proper |
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| BSB | Thus I will make the land desolate, because they have acted unfaithfully,’ declares the Lord GOD.” |
| KJV | And I will make the land desolate, because they have committed a trespass, saith the Lord GOD. |
| ASV | And I will make the land desolate, because they have committed a trespass, saith the Lord Jehovah. |
| YLT | And I have made the land a desolation, Because they have committed a trespass, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah!' |
| WEB | I will make the land desolate, because they have acted unfaithfully,” says the Lord Yahweh. |
| BBE | And I will make the land a waste because they have done evil, says the Lord. |
Where they part company is in the phrasing of the unfaithfulness — see How Translations Differ.
The structure is straightforward, with a main clause followed by a reason and a declaration, clearly outlining the cause and effect.
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Deep Study — Ezekiel 15:8
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Context — The Judgment on Jerusalemgenerated
Ezekiel 15:8 speaks about God's judgment on the land due to the unfaithful actions of the people. This verse is part of a larger message where God compares the people of Jerusalem to useless wood, emphasizing the severity of their unfaithfulness and the resulting desolation that will come upon the land. The context highlights God's authority and the consequences of betrayal against Him.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 6:14 | I will stretch out My hand against them, and wherever they live I will make the land a desolate waste, from the wilderness to Diblah. Then they will know that I am the LORD.’” |
| 2 | Ezekiel 14:13–21 | “Son of man, if a land sins against Me by acting unfaithfully, and I stretch out My hand against it to cut off its supply of food, to send famine upon it, and to cut off from it both man and beast, |
| 3 | Ezekiel 33:29 | Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have made the land a desolate waste because of all the abominations they have committed.’ |
| 4 | Isaiah 6:11 | Then I asked: “How long, O Lord?” And He replied: “Until the cities lie ruined and without inhabitant, until the houses are left unoccupied and the land is desolate and ravaged, |
| 5 | Isaiah 24:3–12 | The earth will be utterly laid waste and thoroughly plundered. For the LORD has spoken this word. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 8 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — שְׁמָמָה, she.ma.Mahgenerated
The noun שְׁמָמָה (shmamah) refers to a state of desolation or devastation. It describes a place that has been left empty and destroyed, often as a result of divine judgment. The word is used in contexts where destruction has occurred, emphasizing the severity of the situation.
This term carries a strong connotation of emptiness and abandonment, indicating that the land will not only be unproductive but also devoid of life and purpose, reflecting God's response to the people's treachery.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The verse is rendered in the Berean Standard Bible as 'Thus I will make the land desolate, because they have acted unfaithfully,' which aligns with the KJV and ASV.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb וְנָתַתִּ֥י (ve.na.ta.Ti), meaning 'and I will make,' governs the entire verse, with several phrases hanging off it: the noun phrase indicating the object of the action, the description of the state of the land, and the reason for this action.
The structure emphasizes the cause-and-effect relationship between the people's unfaithfulness and the resulting desolation, which is clearly articulated in the syntax.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew שְׁמָמָה is rendered as ἐρημωθήσεται (erēmōthēsetai), meaning 'it will be made desolate.' This choice reflects a similar concept of devastation but may imply a more active role of God in the desolation process.
The Greek term emphasizes the action of making something desolate, which aligns with the Hebrew meaning but may suggest a different nuance in the understanding of divine judgment.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Ezekiel 15:8 states that God will make the land desolate because the people have acted unfaithfully. This verse highlights the consequences of their betrayal and emphasizes God's authority in declaring judgment.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It signifies that the land will be empty, destroyed, and unproductive due to God's judgment on the people's unfaithfulness.
The desolation is a direct response to the people's unfaithfulness and treachery against God.
It implies that the people have betrayed their covenant with God, committing acts of treachery and disloyalty.
This verse shows God's holiness and justice, as He must respond to unfaithfulness with judgment.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I seen unfaithfulness affect my life or the lives of those around me?
- How can I remain faithful in my commitments to God and others?
- What are some signs of unfaithfulness that I should be aware of in my own life?
- How does understanding God's judgment help me appreciate His mercy?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Ezekiel 15:8 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd I will make the land desolate,.... The land of Judea uncultivated, men and beast being cut off; see Ezekiel 14:15; because they have committed a trespass, saith the Lord God; acted a treacherous
Read John Gill on Ezekiel 15 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd I will make the land desolate, because they have committed a trespass, saith the Lord GOD.
Read Robert Jamieson on Ezekiel 15 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleDesolate: see . A trespass; not one single trespass, but they have been so perpetually trespassing that it seemed a continued act, and all done with greatest aggravation.
Read Matthew Poole on Ezekiel 15 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsEzekiel 15:8 And I will make the land desolate, because they have committed a trespass, saith the Lord GOD.Ver. 8. And I will make the land desolate.] The land itself often suffereth, propter incolarum inemendabilem malitiam, "for the wickedness of them that dwell therein." Idolatry especially is a land desolating sin. Because they have committed a trespass.] A grand trespass, a wickedness with a witness; they have deeply revolted, and backslidden with a perpetual backsliding. Apostates, as they sin not common sins, so, with Korah and his complices, they die not common deaths many times.
Read John Trapp on Ezekiel 15 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English ReadersXV. This short chapter contains a single simile and its application, designed to show that Israel, having failed to fulfil the purpose for which they had been chosen, were worthless, and could have no other end than destruction. (2) What is the vine tree?—The comparison of Israel to a vine or to a vineyard is common in Scripture (Psalms 80:8-13; Isaiah 5:1-7; Jeremiah 2:21; Hosea 10:1; Matthew 21:33-41, &c.) and is very apt; for the vine, bringing forth its appointed fruit, was among the most precious of the earth’s productions, but failing this, was utterly worthless for anything but fuel. The fact that Israel did not yield the fruit required is not especially mentioned, being taken for…
Read Charles John Ellicott on Ezekiel 15 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 8. They have committed a trespass] They have prevaricated; they are the worst of sinners, and shall have the heaviest of punishments. Can men suppose that it is possible to hide even their dark hearts from God?
Read AdamClarke on Ezekiel 15 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges8. The figure of “burning” in the fire is expressed in literal language: the land shall be made a desolation. Like his predecessor Jeremiah, the prophet sets little store by the existence of Israel as a state or kingdom among other states. Israel’s mission is religious, not political. See on ch. Ezekiel 13:3.
Read Cambridge on Ezekiel 15 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible8. A trespass — Literally, unfaithfulness. “The phrase means they have been shamefully treacherous.” — Cowles.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Ezekiel 15 →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
Thus I will make the land desolate, because they have acted unfaithfully,’ declares the Lord GOD.”
I will make the land desolate, because they have acted unfaithfully,” says the Lord Yahweh.
Thus I will make the land desolate, because they have acted unfaithfully,’ declares the Lord GOD.”
I will make the land desolate because they have acted unfaithfully, declares the sovereign Lord.”
Tyndale line
And I will make the land desolate, because they have committed a trespass, saith the Lord GOD.
And I will make the land desolate, because they have committed a trespass, saith the Lord Jehovah.
And I will make the land desolate, because they have committed a trespass, saith the Lord GOD.
And I will make the land desolate, because they have committed a trespass, saith the Lord GOD.
And when I make the lande waste, because they haue greatly offended, saith the Lord God.
Strictly literal
And I will make the land a desolation, because they have wrought unfaithfulness, saith the Lord Jehovah.
And I have made the land a desolation, Because they have committed a trespass, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah!'
And I have made the land a desolation, || Because they have committed a trespass,” || A declaration of Lord YHWH!
And I will render the land a desert; because they have committed a trespass, saith the Lord Eternal.
Then I will make the land into an abandoned wasteland because they have committed sin—this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration.”
From the Latin
And I shall have made their land a wilderness, and desolate, because they have been transgressors, saith the Lord God.
Simplified
I'm going to turn the country into a wasteland, because they were unfaithful to me, declares the Lord God.”
And I will make the land a waste because they have done evil, says the Lord.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint show some agreement, with five of the ten words matched. However, the Septuagint's word order and structure differ, indicating a distinct interpretative approach while still conveying the core message of desolation due to unfaithfulness.
וְנָתַתִּ֥י אֶת־ הָאָ֖רֶץ שְׁמָמָ֑ה יַ֚עַן מָ֣עֲלוּ מַ֔עַל נְאֻ֖ם אֲדֹנָ֥י יְהוִֽה׃ פ
5 of the 10 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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 15:8
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.
The Hebrew word נָתַן (natan) means 'to give' and encompasses a wide range of applications such as putting, setting, and making. It can also indicate actions like bestowing, delivering, and assigning. The entries describe its use in various forms, including Qal, Niphal, and Hophal, but do not present any significant disagreements among lexicons.
נָתַן 2007 vb. give, put, set
Qal 1917
give
Put, set
Make, constitute
Niph.
82be given
Be put, set
Hoph.
be given, bestowed
= be given to one for wife
be put upon
base
H5414 נָתַן give, put, set .. give
. Put, set
. Make, constitute
. . be given
. Be put, set
. . . be given, bestowed
. = be given to one for wife
. be put upon
5414 nathan naw-than'
a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of
application (put, make, etc.):--add, apply, appoint, ascribe,
assign, X avenge, X be ((healed)), bestow, bring (forth,
hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, +
cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, X doubtless, X
without fail, fasten, frame, X get, give (forth, over, up),
grant, hang (up), X have, X indeed, lay (unto charge, up),
(give) leave, lend, let (out), + lie, lift up, make, + O that,
occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, X
pull , put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send
(out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), + sing, + slander,
strike, (sub-)mit, suffer, X surely, X take, thrust, trade,
turn, utter, + weep, + willingly, + withdraw, + would (to)
God, yield.
נָתַן (na.tan) — to give: give.
: give/deliver/send/produce
1) to give, put, set
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend
1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate
1a3) to make, constitute
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned
1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted
1c) (Hophal)
1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up
1c2) to be put upon
נָתַן (na.tan) — to give: put.
: put/set/apppoint
1) to give, put, set
1a) (Qal)
Conj | V-Qal-1cs — Verb · Qal · sequential perfect first person common singularHc/Vqq1cs
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
אֶ֫רֶץ (erets) is a feminine noun meaning 'earth' or 'land.' It encompasses various meanings, including the whole earth, specific territories like Canaan, and even inhabitants of the land. It can refer to soil, ground, or regions, and is used in phrases related to distance and the living. There is a note on the plural form אֲרָצוֹת, which mainly appears in later texts to denote multiple lands.
אֶ֫רֶץ n. f. & (seld.) m. earth, land
earth, whole earth (opp. to a part)
earth, opp. to heaven, sky
earth = inhabitants of earth
land =
country, territory
district, region
trial territory
piece of ground
specif. land of Canaan, or Israel
= inhabitants of land
used even of Shᵉʼôl
ground, surface of ground
soil, as productive
אֶרֶץ in phrases
people of the land
in measurements of distance
the country of the plain, level or plain country
land of the living
end(s) of the earth
pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands, countries, often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations, etc.
base
H776 אֶ֫רֶץ n. f. & (seld.) m. earth, land . . earth, whole earth (opp. to a part)
. earth, opp. to heaven, sky
. earth = inhabitants of earth
. land = . country, territory
. district, region
. trial territory
. piece of ground
. specif. land of Canaan, or Israel
. = inhabitants of land
. used even of Shᵉʼôl
. . ground, surface of ground
. soil, as productive
. אֶרֶץ in phrases . people of the land
. in measurements of distance
. the country of the plain, level or plain country
. land of the living
. end(s) of the earth
. pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands, countries, often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations, etc.
776 'erets eh'-rets
from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth
(at large, or partitively a land):--X common, country, earth,
field, ground, land, X natins, way, + wilderness, world.
אֶ֫רֶץ (e.rets) — land: country/planet.
: country/field
1) land, earth
1a) earth
1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part)
1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven)
1a3) earth (inhabitants)
1b) land
1b1) country, territory
1b2) district, region
1b3) tribal territory
1b4) piece of ground
1b5) land of Canaan, Israel
1b6) inhabitants of land
1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world
1b8) city (-state)
1c) ground, surface of the earth
1c1) ground
1c2) soil
1d) (in phrases)
1d1) people of the land
1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance)
1d3) level or plain country
1d4) land of the living
1d5) end(s) of the earth
1e) (almost wholly late in usage)
1e1) lands, countries
1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
אֶ֫רֶץ (e.rets) — land: soil.
: soil
1) land, earth
1a) earth
1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part)
1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven)
1a3) earth (inhabitants)
1b) land
1b1) country, territory
Art | N-cs — Particle · noun common feminine singular absoluteHTd/Ncfsa
((1) 'erets;
(2) 'adhamah;
(3) sadheh,
"a piece of land";
(4) ge, "earth";
(5) agros, "field";
(6) chora, "region";
(7) chorion, diminutive of chora;
(8) xeros, "dry land";
(9) 'ezrach, "native" the King James Version "born in the land," "born among you," the Revised Version (British and American) "home-born" (Le 19:34; 14:16; Nu 15:30); "like a green tree in its native soil" (Ps 37:35)):
→ Appeared on the third creative day Ge 1:9
→ Original title to, from God Ge 13:14-17; 15:7; Ex 23:31; Le 25:23
→ Bought and sold Ge 23:3-18; 33:19; Ac 4:34; 5:1-8
→ Sale and redemption of, laws concerning Le 25:15,16,23-33; 27:17-24; Nu 36:4; Jer 32:7-16,25,44; Eze 46:18
שְׁמָמָה (shmamah) refers to devastation or waste, often implying desolation. It is a feminine form derived from a related root, and can also denote astonishment. The entries indicate that it encompasses meanings of both devastation and desolation, with variations in spelling noted. The term appears in contexts related to destruction.
שְׁמָמָה 55 n.f. a devastation, waste
base
שִׁמָמָה v. foregoing [v.ea.ac]
base
H8077a שְׁמָמָה a devastation, waste H8077b שִׁמָמָה v. foregoing [8077a]
8077 shmamah shem-aw-maw'
or shimamah {shee-mam-aw'}; feminine of 8076; devastation;
figuratively, astonishment:--(laid, X most) desolate(- ion),
waste.
see HEBREW for 08076
שְׁמָמָה (she.ma.mah) — devastation.
devastation, waste, desolation
Also means: shi.me.mah (שִֽׁמְמָה "desolation" H8077B)
שִֽׁמְמָה (shi.me.mah) — desolation.
devastation, waste, desolation
Another spelling of she.ma.mah (שְׁמָמָה "devastation" H8077A)
שִֽׁמְמָה (shi.me.mah) — Desolate.
devastation, waste, desolation
Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
יַעַן (ya`an) is primarily a conjunction or preposition meaning 'because' or 'on account of.' It conveys purpose or intention, indicating reasons or causes in sentences. The entries consistently emphasize its use in this context, with no significant disagreement among lexicons.
יַעַן 95 prop. subst. purpose, intention, but always used as prep. or conj. on account of, because
base
H3282 יַעַן prop. subst. purpose, intention, but always used as prep. or conj. on account of, because
3282 ya`an yah'-an
from an unused root meaning to pay attention; properly, heed;
by implication, purpose (sake or account); used adverbially to
indicate the reason or cause:--because (that), forasmuch (+
as), seeing then, + that, + wheras, + why.
יַעַן (ya.an) — because.
conj
1) because, therefore, because that, on account of
prep
2) because of, on account of
3) why (with interrogative pron)
Conj — ConjunctionHC
be-kos' (hina, "in order that"): "The multitude rebuked them, because (AV; the Revised Version (British and American) "that") they should hold their peace" (Mt 20:31).
מָעַל (ma'al) means to act unfaithfully or treacherously, often in a religious context. It covers actions against people, God, or sacred things. The term is rooted in the idea of covertly transgressing or committing a trespass. Brown-Driver-Briggs emphasizes its priestly usage, while Strong's highlights its figurative sense of covering up.
מָעַל vb. act unfaithfully, treacherously, a priestly word
base
H4603 מָעַל act unfaithfully, treacherously, a priestly word
4603 ma`al maw-al'
a primitive root; properly, to cover up; used only
figuratively, to act covertly, i.e.
treacherously:--transgress, (commit, do a) trespass(-ing).
מָעַל (ma.al) — be unfaithful.
1) to act unfaithfully, act treacherously, transgress, commit a trespass
1a) (Qal) to act unfaithfully or treacherously
1a1) against man
1a2) against God
1a3) against devoted thing
1a4) against husband
V-Qal-Perf-3cp — Verb · Qal · perfect third person common pluralHVqp3cp
מַ֫עַל (ma'al) refers to an act of unfaithfulness or treachery, particularly in the context of sin or transgression against both God and man. It is derived from a root meaning treachery and encompasses ideas of falsehood and grievous wrongdoing. The entries consistently emphasize its moral implications without notable disagreement.
מַ֫עַל n.m. unfaithful, treacherous act
base
H4604 מַ֫עַל
4604 ma`al mah'-al
from 4603; treachery, i.e. sin:--falsehood, grievously,
sore, transgression, trespass, X very.
see HEBREW for 04603
מַ֫עַל (ma.al) — unfaithfulness.
1) unfaithful or treacherous act, trespass
1a) against man
1b) against God
HNcmsa — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
The Hebrew word נְאֻם (*n'um*) means 'utterance' or 'oracle,' derived from the root meaning 'to say.' It refers to declarations, often made by prophets, particularly in ecstatic states or preceding divine names. The entries consistently highlight its prophetic context without significant disagreement.
נְאֻם 376 n.m. utterance
base
H5002 נְאֻם utterance
5002 n'um neh-oom'
from 5001; an oracle:--(hath) said, saith.
see HEBREW for 05001
נְאֻם (ne.um) — utterance.
1) (Qal) utterance, declaration (of prophet)
1a) utterance, declaration, revelation (of prophet in ecstatic state)
1b) utterance, declaration (elsewhere always preceding divine name)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
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…
אֲדֹנָי (Adonay) means 'Lord' and is an emphatic form of another Hebrew word for lord. It is used specifically as a title for God, often in place of Yahweh to show reverence. Variations include אֲדֹנִי and אֲדֹנַי, which help distinguish divine from human references.
אָדוֹן n.m. lord (אֲדֹנִי, אֲדֹנַי, אֲדֹנָי are variations of Mass. pointing to distinguish divine reference fr. human. Pl., with few exc. an intens. pl. of rank; word takes sf. as pl. in all other pers.; so doubtless here. Orig. reading prob. in all cases אֲדֹנַי; אֲדֹנִי now found in J 51 t.)
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H136 אָדוֹן lord (אֲדֹנִי, אֲדֹנַי, אֲדֹנָי are variations of Mass. pointing to distinguish divine reference fr. human. Pl., with few exc. an intens. pl. of rank; word takes sf. as pl. in all other pers.; so doubtless here. Orig. reading prob. in all cases אֲדֹנַי; אֲדֹנִי now found in J 51 t.)
136 'Adonay ad-o-noy'
am emphatic form of 113; the Lord (used as a proper name of
God only):--(my) Lord.
see HEBREW for 0113
אֲדֹנָי (a.do.nai) — Lord.
Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence
Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
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Lord
There are various Hebrew and Greek words so rendered.
(1.) Heb. Jehovah, has been rendered in the English Bible LORD, printed in small capitals. This is the proper name of the God of the Hebrews. The form “Jehovah” is retained only in Ex. 6:3; Ps. 83:18; Isa. 12:2; 26:4, both in the Authorized and the Revised Version.
(2.) Heb. ‘adon, means one possessed of absolute control. It denotes a master, as of slaves (Gen. 24:14, 27), or a ruler of his subjects (45:8), or a husband, as lord of his wife (18:12).
The old plural form of this Hebrew word is ’adonai. From a superstitious reverence for the name “Jehovah,” the Jews, in reading their Scriptures, whenever that name…
[GOD]
This name belongs to God by preeminence; and in this sense ought never to be given to any creature. Jesus Christ, as the Messiah, the Son of God, and equal with the Father, is often called Lord in Scripture, especially in the writing of Paul. The word LORD, in the English Bible, when printed in small capitals, stands always for JEHOVAH in the Hebrew. See JEHOVAH.
יְהֹוִה (Yhovih) is a variation of the name יָהְוֶה (Yahweh), which is the proper name of the God of Israel. It is often used in combination with other terms, such as 'Lord Jehovah.' The name is significant in the context of the Old Testament, particularly in Exodus 3:12-15, where it is revealed to Moses.
יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יַהְוֶה n.pr.dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים) 2. Many recent scholars explain יַהְוֶה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה) the one bringing into being, life-giver)
יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb
יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D
the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy
יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of Yahweh
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H3069 יהוה i.e. יַהְוֶה n. pr. dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel
3069 Yhovih yeh-ho-vee'
a variation of 3068 (used after 136, and pronounced by Jews
as 430, in order to prevent the repetition of the same sound,
since they elsewhere pronounce 3068 as 136):--God.
see HEBREW for 03068
see HEBREW for 0136
see HEBREW for 0430
see HEBREW for 03068
see HEBREW for 0136
יְהֹוִה (ye.ho.vih) — YHWH/God.
1) Jehovah-used primarily in the combination 'Lord Jehovah'
1a) equal to ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) but pointed with the vowels of e.lo.him (אֱלֹהִים "God" H0430)
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