Genesis 24:21 — Word Study
WLCוְהָאִ֥ישׁ מִשְׁתָּאֵ֖ה לָ֑הּ מַחֲרִ֕ישׁ לָדַ֗עַת הַֽהִצְלִ֧יחַ יְהוָ֛ה דַּרְכּ֖וֹ אִם־ לֹֽא׃
BSAMeanwhile, the manʼîysh [a male person, individual] watchedshâʼâh△ silentlychârash [held his peace, to gaze in wonder] to seeyâdaʻ whetherʼim [if, to know] or notlôʼ the LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah, The covenant Name of God] had made his journeyderek [way, path] a successtsâlach■ [prosperous, to rush forward]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְהָאִ֥ישׁ | and the man | Conjunction, particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| מִשְׁתָּאֵ֖ה | [was] gazing | Verb, Hithpael, participle (active) masculine singular common |
| לָ֑הּ | to her | Preposition, suffix |
| מַחֲרִ֕ישׁ | being silent | Verb, Hiphil, participle (active) masculine singular |
| לָדַ֗עַת | to know | Preposition, verb qal infinitive construct common |
| הַֽהִצְלִ֧יחַ | ¿ had he made successful | Particle, verb hiphil perfect third person masculine singular |
| יְהוָ֛ה | Yahweh | Noun proper |
| דַּרְכּ֖וֹ | journey his | Noun common both singular construct, suffix |
| אִם־ | or? | Particle |
| לֹֽא׃ | not | Particle |
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| BSB | Meanwhile, the man watched her silently to see whether or not the LORD had made his journey a success. |
| KJV | And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the LORD had made his journey prosperous or not. |
| ASV | And the man looked stedfastly on her, holding his peace, to know whether Jehovah had made his journey prosperous or not. |
| YLT | And the man, wondering at her, remaineth silent, to know whether Jehovah hath made his way prosperous or not. |
| WEB | The man looked steadfastly at her, remaining silent, to know whether Yahweh had made his journey prosperous or not. |
| BBE | And the man, looking at her, said nothing, waiting to see if the Lord had given his journey a good outcome. |
Where they part company is in the rendering of הִצְלִ֧יחַ — see How Translations Differ.
The structure features one main clause supported by two subordinate phrases, emphasizing the purpose behind the man's silent observation.







8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectיהוה
verbשָׁאָה
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Deep Study — Genesis 24:21
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Context — The Journey of Abraham's Servantgenerated
Genesis 24:21 describes the moment when Abraham's servant watches a woman at the well, hoping she is the one chosen by God for Isaac. This scene unfolds within a larger narrative where the servant is seeking divine confirmation of his mission, emphasizing the importance of God's guidance in significant life decisions. The servant's quiet observation is a testament to his faith and reliance on the LORD's direction, mirroring themes found in other biblical accounts of seeking God's will.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Samuel 7:18–20 | Then King David went in, sat before the LORD, and said, “Who am I, O Lord GOD, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far? |
| 2 | Psalm 34:1–6 | I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. |
| 3 | Psalm 107:1–8 | Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 4 | Psalm 116:1–7 | I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice— my appeal for mercy. |
| 5 | Luke 2:19–51 | But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 6 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — אִישׁ, ve.ha.'Ishgenerated
The Hebrew word אִישׁ (iysh) refers to a male person or individual, often translated as 'man.' It can denote not only a male but also a husband or a servant, reflecting various roles within society. The parsing indicates it is a noun in the singular form, emphasizing a specific individual in this context.
This term appears frequently throughout the Old Testament, highlighting its significance in describing human relationships and roles. It is built from a root suggesting existence, reinforcing the idea of a person as a being with agency.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses the phrase watched her silently.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb of the verse is מִשְׁתָּאֵ֖ה, was gazing, which governs the sentence. It is supported by a series of phrases: a prepositional phrase indicating the object of the gaze, an infinitive phrase explaining the purpose of the observation, and a clause that presents the condition of success.
The structure emphasizes the servant's silent observation and the purpose behind it, showcasing the importance of discernment in understanding God's will.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew אִישׁ is rendered as ἄνθρωπος, meaning 'man' in a general sense. This choice aligns closely with the Hebrew meaning, maintaining the focus on the individual character.
The Greek κατεμάνθανεν reflects a similar sense of observation, suggesting a deep engagement with the situation, which aligns with the Hebrew's emphasis on gazing in wonder.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Genesis 24:21 tells us that Abraham's servant was quietly watching a woman at the well to see if God had helped him succeed in his mission. This moment is part of a larger story where the servant is seeking God's guidance in finding a wife for Isaac, reflecting the importance of divine direction in our decisions.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The silence indicates the servant's contemplation and faith, as he seeks to discern God's will regarding the woman he is observing.
The servant's mission is significant, as he is tasked with finding a wife for Isaac, and he desires to ensure that it aligns with God's plan.
The servant's silent observation and his desire to know if the LORD had made his journey successful highlight the reliance on God's providence in important life decisions.
The servant's attentive and silent watchfulness teaches us the value of patience and discernment when seeking God's direction in our own lives.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of my life do I need to seek God's guidance more earnestly?
- How can I cultivate a spirit of silence and observation to better discern God's will?
- What steps can I take to ensure that my journey aligns with God's purposes?
- How does this passage encourage me to trust in God's providence during uncertain times?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
John Chrysostom comments on this verse, noting the servant's observant nature and his silent prayer for divine guidance.
The dutiful servant therefore now saw God’s providence distinctly. “He kept observing her closely,” the text goes on, “and remained silent so as to know if the Lord had made his journey successful or not.” What is the meaning of “kept…Early Church Fathers on Genesis 24 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Genesis 24:21 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd the man wondering at her,.... At her affability and courteousness to a stranger; at her humility and condescension to take upon her such a service; at her readiness, diligence, and laboriousness
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThe man wondered at her, i.e. at the wonderful providence of God, and the eminent answer of his prayer.
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsGenesis 24:21 And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the LORD had made his journey prosperous or not.Ver. 21. Wondering at her.] At her courtesy; but more at God’ s good providence, and so sweet a return of his prayers. The Greek hath it, He considered her, and held his peace.
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(21) And the man wondering at her . . . —The verb is rare, and the LXX., Syr., and Vulg., followed by Gesenius and Fürst, translate, “And the man gazed attentively at her, keeping silence, that he might know,” &c. The servant, we may well believe, was astonished at the exactness and quickness with which his prayer was being answered, but this is not the point to which the rest of the verse refers; rather, it sets him before us as keenly observing all she said and did, and carefully coming to the conclusion that the comely and generous maiden was the destined bride of the son of his lord.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Genesis 24 →
AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 21. The man, wondering at her] And he was so lost in wonder and astonishment at her simplicity, innocence, and benevolence, that he permitted this delicate female to draw water for ten camels, without ever attempting to afford her any kind of assistance! I know not which to admire most, the benevolence and condescension of Rebekah, or the cold and apparently stupid indifference of the servant of Abraham. Surely they are both of an uncommon cast.
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges21. looked stedfastly … his peace] Lat. contemplabatur eam tacitus. The servant was astonished to find that the sign for which he had prayed had been given in the case of the first girl that had come to draw water; hence his look of eagerness, questioning, and silent thought.
Read Cambridge on Genesis 24 →
Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible21. Wondering — Literally, and the man [stood] gazing at her and keeping silence to know whether Jehovah had prospered his journey or not.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Genesis 24 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Meanwhile, the man watched her silently to see whether or not the LORD had made his journey a success.
The man looked steadfastly at her, remaining silent, to know whether Yahweh had made his journey prosperous or not.
Meanwhile, the man watched her silently to see whether or not the LORD had made his journey a success.
Silently the man watched her with interest to determine if the Lord had made his journey successful or not.
Tyndale line
And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the LORD had made his journey prosperous or not.
And the man looked stedfastly on her, holding his peace, to know whether Jehovah had made his journey prosperous or not.
And the man looked stedfastly on her; holding his peace, to know whether the LORD had made his journey prosperous or not.
And the man, wondering at her, held his peace, to know whether the LORD had made his journey prosperous, or not.
So the man wondred at her, and helde his peace, to knowe whether the Lord had made his iourney prosperous or not.
Strictly literal
And the man was astonished at her, remaining silent, to know whether Jehovah had made his journey prosperous or not.
And the man, wondering at her, remaineth silent, to know whether Jehovah hath made his way prosperous or not.
And the man, wondering at her, remains silent, to know whether YHWH has made his way prosperous or not.
And the man was wondering at her; remaining silent, to discover whether the Lord had made his journey prosperous or not.
The man watched her in silence to see whether Yahweh had prospered his journey or not.
From the Latin
But he musing beheld her with silence, desirous to know whether the Lord had made his journey prosperous or not.
Simplified
The man observed her in silence to see if the Lord had made his journey successful or not.
And the man, looking at her, said nothing, waiting to see if the Lord had given his journey a good outcome.
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 aligns closely with the Septuagint, with 9 of the 10 words matching. The Samaritan Pentateuch shows two differences: it uses משׁתה (drinking) and צליח (be strong), indicating a variation in the portrayal of the servant's actions and God's success.
וְהָאִ֥ישׁ מִשְׁתָּאֵ֖ה לָ֑הּ מַחֲרִ֕ישׁ לָדַ֗עַת הַֽהִצְלִ֧יחַ יְהוָ֛ה דַּרְכּ֖וֹ אִם־ לֹֽא׃
9 of the 10 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
והאישׁ משׁתה לה ומחרישׁ לדעת הצליח יהוה דרכו אם לא
2 words differ from the Masoretic Text: משׁתה (drinking), צליח (be strong)
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 Genesis 24:21
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 אִישׁ (iysh) means 'man' and can refer to an individual male, a husband, or a human being in general. It encompasses various meanings, including champion and great man, and can also imply 'whosoever' or 'each.' The word is built from a root suggesting existence and is used throughout the Old Testament.
אִישׁ 2166 n.m. man (= vir)
base
H376 אִישׁ man (= vir)
376 'iysh eesh
contracted for 582 (or perhaps rather from an unused root
meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male
person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and
in such cases frequently not expressed in
translation):--also, another, any (man), a certain, +
champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-,
husband-)man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree),
him (that is), husband, man(-kind), + none, one, people,
person, + steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy.
Compare 802.
see HEBREW for 0582
see HEBREW for 0802
אִישׁ (ish) — man.
: man
1) man
1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female)
1b) husband
1c) human being, person (in contrast to God)
1d) servant
1e) mankind
1f) champion
1g) great man
2) whosoever
3) each (adjective)
אִישׁ (ish) — man: husband.
: husband
1) man
1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female)
1b) husband
1c) human being, person (in contrast to God)
1d) servant
1e) mankind
1f) champion
1g) great man
2) whosoever
3) each (adjective)
אִישׁ (ish) — man: anyone.
: anyone/someone
1) man
1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female)
1b) husband
1c) human being, person (in contrast to God)
1d) servant
1e) mankind
1f) champion
1g) great man
2) whosoever
3) each (adjective)
Conj | Art | N-ms — Conjunction · particle · noun common masculine singular absoluteHC/Td/Ncmsa
See ANTHROPOLOGY.
Man
(1.) Heb. ‘Adam, used as the proper name of the first man. The name is derived from a word meaning “to be red,” and thus the first man was called Adam because he was formed from the red earth. It is also the generic name of the human race (Gen. 1:26, 27; 5:2; 8:21; Deut. 8:3). Its equivalents are the Latin homo and the Greek anthropos (Matt. 5:13, 16). It denotes also man in opposition to woman (Gen. 3:12; Matt. 19:10).
(2.) Heb. ‘ish, like the Latin vir and Greek aner, denotes properly a man in opposition to a woman (1 Sam. 17:33;
Four Hebrew terms are rendered "man" in the Authorized Version: Adam, the name of the man created in the image of God. It appears to be derived from adam , "he or it was red or ruddy," like Edom. This was the generic term for the human race. Ish , "man," as distinguished from woman, husband. Geber , "a man," from gabar , "to be strong," generally with reference to his strength. Methim , "men," always masculine. Perhaps it may be derived from the root muth , "he died."
שָׁאָה (sha'ah) is a Hebrew verb primarily used in the Hithpael form, meaning 'to gaze.' It conveys the idea of being astonished or stunned, as noted in the entries. The word appears in Genesis 24:21, where it is associated with the act of gazing.
[שָׁאָה] vb. Hithp. gaze;—Gn 24:21 (J)
ref
H7583 שָׁאָה Hithp. gaze
7583 sha'ah shaw-aw'
a primitive root (identical with 7582 through the idea of
whirling to giddiness); to stun, i.e. (intransitively) be
astonished:--wonder.
see HEBREW for 07582
שָׁאָה (sha.ah) — to gaze.
1) (Hithpael)
1a) to gaze
1b) gazing (participle)
V-Hithpael — Verb · Hithpael · participle (active) masculine singular commonHVtrmsc
הָ (ha) — her.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 3rd person feminine singular
HRd/Sp3fs — Preposition · suffixHRd/Sp3fs
The Hebrew word חָרַשׁ (*charash*) encompasses meanings related to cutting, engraving, and plowing, as well as devising, often with a negative connotation. It also has a related form, חָרֵשׁ (*charesh*), which means to be silent or deaf. The entries indicate a range of uses, from physical actions to metaphorical implications of secrecy and silence.
[חָרַשׁ] vb. cut in, engrave, plough, devise
Qal
cut in, engrave
plough
devise
Niph. Zion, as a field she shall be ploughed
Hiph. fabricating mischief against
base
[חָרֵשׁ] vb. 1. be silent, dumb, speechless; 2. be deaf; chiefly poet.
Qal
be silent, alw. of God’s keeping silence when men pray
be deaf
Hiph.
be silent (= exhibit silence)
once causat. make silent
be deaf, shew deafness
base
H2790a חָרַשׁ cut in, engrave, plough, devise H2790b חָרֵשׁ . be silent, dumb, speechless
. be deaf; chiefly poet.
2790 charash khaw-rash'
a primitive root; to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to
engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate
(of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad sense);
hence (from the idea of secrecy) to be silent, to let alone;
hence (by implication) to be deaf (as an accompaniment of
dumbness):--X altogether, cease, conceal, be deaf, devise,
ear, graven, imagine, leave off speaking, hold peace,
plow(-er, man), be quiet, rest, practise secretly, keep
silence, be silent, speak not a word, be still, hold tongue,
worker.
חָרַשׁ (cha.rash) — to plow/plot.
1) to cut in, plough, engrave, devise
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to cut in, engrave
1a2) to plough
1a3) to devise
1b) (Niphal) to be ploughed
1c) (Hiphil) to plot evil
חָרֵשׁ (cha.resh) — be quiet.
1) to be silent, be dumb, be speechless, be deaf
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be silent
1a2) to be deaf
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to be silent, keep quiet
1b2) to make silent
1b3) to be deaf, show deafness
1c) (Hithpael) to remain silent
V-Hiphil — Verb · Hiphil · participle (active) masculine singularHVhrmsa
יָדַע (yada`) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to know,' encompassing a wide range of senses including perception, recognition, and experience. It can refer to knowing someone intimately or being skilled in a task. The word has various forms, indicating actions such as making known or being made known. Lexicons note its use in both literal and figurative contexts, but there is no significant disagreement among them.
יָדַע 943 vb. know
Qal
know, learn to know
perceive
perceive and see; find out and discern
discriminate, distinguish
know by experience
recognize, admit, acknowledge, confess
consider
not know = not expect
know a person, be acquainted with
know a person carnally, of sexual intercourse
know how, to do a thing, be able to do it
be skilful in
abs. have knowledge, be wise
Niph.
be made known, be or become known, of things
make oneself known of pers.
be perceived
be instructed
Pi. cause to know
Pu. known
Hiph. make known, declare
Hoph. made known
Hithp. make oneself known
base
H3045 יָדַע know .. . know, learn to know
. perceive
. perceive and see; find out and discern
. discriminate, distinguish
. know by experience
. recognize, admit, acknowledge, confess
. consider
. not know = not expect
. know a person, be acquainted with
. know a person carnally, of sexual intercourse
. . know how, to do a thing, be able to do it
. be skilful in
. abs. have knowledge, be wise
. . be made known, be or become known, of things
. make oneself known of pers.
. be perceived
. be instructed
. cause to know
. known
. make known, declare
. made known
. make oneself known
3045 yada` yaw-dah'
a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing);
used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally,
euphemistically and inferentially (including observation,
care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation,
punishment, etc.) (as follow):--acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted
with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware,
(un-)awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, X
could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to)
discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel,
can have, be (ig-)norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause
to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have
(knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, + be
learned, + lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, X
prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man
of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell,
יָדַע (ya.da) — to know.
1) to know
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to know
1a1a) to know, learn to know
1a1b) to perceive
1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern
1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish
1a1e) to know by experience
1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess
1a1g) to consider
1a2) to know, be acquainted with
1a3) to know (a person carnally)
1a4) to know how, be skilful in
1a5) to have knowledge, be wise
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed
1b2) to make oneself known
1b3) to be perceived
1b4) to be instructed
1c) (Piel) to cause to know
1d) (Poal) to cause to know
1e) (Pual)
1e1) to be known
1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle)
1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare
1g) (Hophal) to be made known
1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself
Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a — Preposition · verb qal infinitive construct commonHR/Vqcc
צָלַח (tsalach) is a Hebrew verb meaning to rush or advance, with a focus on prospering or succeeding. It can refer to both literal and figurative progress, and can be used transitively or intransitively. The entries highlight its use in various contexts, including causing prosperity. There is an Aramaic equivalent, צְלַח (tse.lach), which also means to prosper.
[צָלַח] vb. rush
base
[צָלֵחַ, צָלַח] vb. advance, prosper
Qal prosper
Hiph.
make prosperous, bring to successful issue
shew, experience, prosperity
base
H6743a צָלַח rush H6743b צָלֵחַ, צָלַח advance, prosper
6743 tsalach tsaw-lakh'
or tsaleach {tsaw-lay'-akh}; a primitive root; to push
forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive
or intransitive):--break out, come (mightily), go over, be
good, be meet, be profitable, (cause to, effect, make to,
send) prosper(-ity, -ous, - ously).
צָלַח (tsa.lach) — to rush.
(Qal) to rush
צָלֵחַ (tsa.lech) — to prosper.
1) to advance, prosper, make progress, succeed, be profitable
1a) (Qal) to prosper
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to make prosperous, bring to successful issue, cause to prosper
1b2) to show or experience prosperity, prosper
Aramaic equivalent: tse.lach (צְלַח "to prosper" H6744)
Part | V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms — Particle · verb hiphil perfect third person masculine singularHTi/Vhp3ms
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) is the proper name of the God of Israel, often rendered as Jehovah or the Lord. It signifies the self-existent or eternal nature of God. The name is closely associated with the revelation to Moses in Exodus 3:12-15 and is used in conjunction with other terms to denote sacred places. Some scholars suggest it derives from a root meaning 'to bring into being.'
יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יַהְוֶה n.pr.dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים) 2. Many recent scholars explain יַהְוֶה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה) the one bringing into being, life-giver)
יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb
יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D
the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy
יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of Yahweh
base
H3068 יהוה i.e. יַהְוֶה n. pr. dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel
3068 Yhovah yeh-ho-vaw'
from 1961; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish
national name of God:--Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069.
see HEBREW for 01961
see HEBREW for 03050
see HEBREW for 03069
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — LORD.
Jehovah = "the existing One"
1) the proper name of the one true God
1a) unpronounced except with the vowel pointings of a.do.na (אֲדֹנָי "Lord" H0136)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — The Lord.
Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — (Jerusalem of) the Lord.
Combined with ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
N-proper — Noun properHNpt
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (derek) means way, road, or journey, and can refer to both literal paths and figurative courses of life or actions. It encompasses various aspects such as direction, manner, and moral character, often highlighting the nature of one's conduct. The term is used in both positive and negative contexts, reflecting the moral implications of one's path.
דֶּ֫רֶךְ 715 n.m. way, road, distance, journey, manner
way, road, path
journey
of direction, almost or quite = toward
way, manner
fig. of course of life, or action, undertakings
of moral action and character
of duty
specif.: in good sense
oftener in bad sense
way of י׳
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H1870 דֶּ֫רֶךְ way, road, distance, journey, manner . way, road, path
. journey
. of direction, almost or quite = toward
. way, manner
. fig. of course of life, or action, undertakings
. . of moral action and character
. of duty
. specif.: in good sense
. oftener in bad sense
. way of י׳
1870 derek deh'-rek
from 1869; a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of
life or mode of action, often adverb:--along, away, because
of, + by, conversation, custom, (east-)ward, journey, manner,
passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-)way(-side),
whither(-soever).
see HEBREW for 01869
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: conduct.
: conduct/lifestyle
1) way, road, distance, journey, manner
1a) road, way, path
1b) journey
1c) direction
1d) manner, habit, way
1e) of course of life (fig.)
1f) of moral character (fig.)
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — Way.
This name means way, road
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — (King's) Highway.
This name means way, road
Combined with me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "King's" H4428I)
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: direction.
: direction
1) way, road, distance, journey, manner
1a) road, way, path
1b) journey
1c) direction
1d) manner, habit, way
1e) of course of life (fig.)
1f) of moral character (fig.)
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: road.
: road/route
1) way, road, distance, journey, manner
1a) road, way, path
1b) journey
1c) direction
1d) manner, habit, way
1e) of course of life (fig.)
1f) of moral character (fig.)
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: journey.
: journey
N-cs | Suff — Noun common both singular construct · suffixHNcbsc/Sp3ms
אִם (im) is a Hebrew conjunction primarily meaning 'if' and is used in various contexts, including conditional clauses and interrogative situations. It can also express negation, alternatives, or exceptions, and appears frequently in the Old Testament. The lexicons note its use in oaths and its ability to connect different clauses, sometimes altering their meanings.
אִם conj.
hypoth. part. if
Interrog. part.
base
כִּי אם־
each part. retaining its independent force, and relating to a different clause:
that if
for if
(About 140 t.) the two particles being closely conjoined, and relating to the same clause—
limiting the prec. clause, except
the if being neglected, and treated as pleonastic, so that the clause is no longer a limitation of the preceding clause but a contradiction of it: but rather, but
after an oath, surely
base
H518a אִם conj. . hypoth. part. if
. Interrog. part.
H518b כִּי אם־ . each part. retaining its independent force, and relating to a different clause: . that if
. for if
. (About 140 t.) the two particles being closely conjoined, and relating to the same clause— . limiting the prec. clause, except
. the if being neglected, and treated as pleonastic, so that the clause is no longer a limitation of the preceding clause but a contradiction of it: but rather, but
. after an oath, surely
518 'im eem
a primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!;
interrog., whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh
that!, when; hence, as a negative, not:--(and, can-,
doubtless, if, that) (not), + but, either, + except, +
more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or,
+ save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, + surely (no more,
none, not), though, + of a truth, + unless, + verily, when,
whereas, whether, while, + yet.
אִם (im) — if.
: if/whether_or/though
1) if
1a) conditional clauses
1a1) of possible situations
1a2) of impossible situations
1b) oath contexts
1b1) no, not
1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or
1d) when, whenever
1e) since
1f) interrogative particle
1g) but rather
[כִּי] אם (ki im) — if: except.
1) except if
1a) but if
אִם (im) — if: surely no.
: surely_no
1) if
1a) conditional clauses
1a1) of possible situations
1a2) of impossible situations
1b) oath contexts
1b1) no, not
1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or
1d) when, whenever
1e) since
1f) interrogative particle
1g) but rather
אִם (im) — if: surely yes.
: surely_yes
1) if
1a) conditional clauses
1a1) of possible situations
1a2) of impossible situations
1b) oath contexts
1b1) no, not
1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or
1d) when, whenever
1e) since
1f) interrogative particle
1g) but rather
אִם (im) — if: until.
: until/except
Conj — ParticleHTc
or: The word is used once for either (1Sa 26:10), and is still in poetic use in this sense; as in, "Without or wave or wind" (Coleridge); "Or the bakke or some bone he breketh in his dzouthe" (Piers Plowman (B), VII, 93; compare Merchant of Venice, III, ii, 65). It is also used with "ever" for before (Ps 90:2; Ecclesiasticus 18:19), which the American Standard Revised Version substitutes in Ec 12:6 (compare 12:1,2); So 6:12; Da 6:24.
לֹא (lo') is a Hebrew word meaning 'not' or 'no.' It serves as a simple negation and can imply absence or prohibition. The word can also be used in various contexts, often combined with other particles for emphasis or clarification. Its Aramaic equivalent is לָא (la), which also means 'not.'
לֹא or לוֹא adv. not
base
H3808 לֹא or לוֹא not
3808 lo' lo
or lowi {lo}; or loh (Deut. 3:11) {lo}; a primitive particle;
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often
used with other particles (as follows):--X before, + or else,
ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never,
no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), (X as though...,(can-), for) not (out
of), of nought, otherwise, out of, + surely, + as truly as, +
of a truth, + verily, for want, + whether, without.
לֹא (lo) — not.
1) not, no
1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition)
1b) not (with modifier-negation)
1c) nothing (subst)
1d) without (with particle)
1e) before (of time)
Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Part — ParticleHTn
