Genesis 29:4 — Word Study
WLCוַיֹּ֤אמֶר לָהֶם֙ יַעֲקֹ֔ב אַחַ֖י מֵאַ֣יִן אַתֶּ֑ם וַיֹּ֣אמְר֔וּ מֵחָרָ֖ן אֲנָֽחְנוּ׃
BSAMy brothersʼâch [brethren, close relatives] JacobYaʻăqôb [the son of Isaac and Rebekah] askedʼâmar▸ whereʼayin [from what place, whence] are you fromʼattâh [come from, originate] We areʼănachnûw [us, ourselves] from HaranChârân [of, belonging to, a city] they answeredʼâmar▸ [said, spoke]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַיֹּ֤אמֶר | and he said | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| לָהֶם֙ | to them | Preposition, suffix |
| יַעֲקֹ֔ב | Jacob | Noun proper masculine |
| אַחַ֖י | O brothers my | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| מֵאַ֣יִן | from where? | Preposition, particle |
| אַתֶּ֑ם | [are] you | Pronoun |
| וַיֹּ֣אמְר֔וּ | and they said | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine plural |
| מֵחָרָ֖ן | [are] from Haran | Preposition, noun proper |
| אֲנָֽחְנוּ׃ | we | Pronoun |
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| BSB | “My brothers,” Jacob asked the shepherds, “where are you from?” “We are from Haran,” they answered. |
| KJV | And Jacob said unto them, My brethren, whence be ye? And they said, Of Haran are we. |
| ASV | And Jacob said unto them, My brethren, whence are ye? And they said, Of Haran are we. |
| YLT | And Jacob saith to them, 'My brethren, from whence [are] ye?' and they say, 'We [are] from Haran.' |
| WEB | Jacob said to them, “My relatives, where are you from?” They said, “We are from Haran.” |
| BBE | Then Jacob said to the herdmen, My brothers, where do you come from? And they said, From Haran. |
Where they part company is in the phrase מֵאַ֣יִן — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence features a main clause followed by a direct address and a question, concluding with a response, creating a clear dialogue structure.
6 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectיַעֲקֹב
verbאָמַר
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Deep Study — Genesis 29:4
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Context — Jacob Meets the Shepherdsgenerated
Genesis 29:4 occurs during Jacob's journey as he approaches a well in the land of Haran. He encounters shepherds and inquires about their origins. This moment highlights Jacob's interactions as he seeks to connect with others in a foreign land, setting the stage for his future encounters, including the pivotal meeting with Rachel, Laban's daughter, as noted in the following verses.
Cross References
The Key Word — יַעֲקֹב, ya.'a.Kogenerated
The name יַעֲקֹב (Ya`aqob) is a proper noun referring to Jacob, a significant figure in biblical history. The word is derived from a root meaning 'heel-catcher' or 'supplanter,' indicating his role in the biblical narrative.
Jacob is the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and he is known for being the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. His name signifies his importance in the lineage and the unfolding of God's covenant with His people.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (vai.Yo.mer), 'and he said,' governs the sentence, with Jacob as the subject. The structure flows as Jacob asks a question, followed by the shepherds' response.
The sentence is composed of two main clauses: the first being Jacob's inquiry and the second the shepherds' answer. This structure emphasizes the dialogue between Jacob and the shepherds.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates וַיֹּ֤אמֶר as εἶπεν, which also means 'he said.' This choice maintains the direct speech context while reflecting the Greek language's structure.
The use of ἀδελφοί for אַחַ֖י indicates a close kinship, similar to the Hebrew term, reinforcing the familial bond Jacob expresses.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Genesis 29:4 shows Jacob asking the shepherds about their origins, and they respond that they are from Haran. This interaction highlights Jacob's quest for connection as he navigates a new environment.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Jacob's inquiry establishes a connection with the shepherds and reflects his search for community and information in a foreign land.
By calling them 'brothers,' Jacob acknowledges a sense of kinship and camaraderie, which is significant in the context of his journey.
The shepherds' reply that they are from Haran not only answers Jacob's question but also situates them within the broader narrative of Jacob's family history.
This encounter foreshadows Jacob's significant meeting with Rachel and his eventual stay with Laban, shaping the course of his life and the history of Israel.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can I relate to Jacob's experience of seeking connection in unfamiliar places?
- What does it mean to acknowledge others as 'brothers' or 'sisters' in my community?
- In what ways do I seek information and guidance when navigating new situations?
- How can I be open to unexpected encounters that may shape my journey?
Commentators on this verse — 6 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Genesis 29:4 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd Jacob said unto them,.... To the shepherds, though not expressly mentioned; it cannot be imagined he spoke to the flocks, but to the keepers of them: my brethren, whence [be] ye?
Read John Gill on Genesis 29 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd Jacob said unto them, My brethren, whence be ye? And they said, Of Haran are we. Jacob said ... My brethren ... Know ye Laban the son of Nahor? He was the grandson of Nahor.
Read Robert Jamieson on Genesis 29 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleHe calls them my brethren, partly in token of respect and affection, and partly because they were of the same nature and employment with himself.
Read Matthew Poole on Genesis 29 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsGenesis 29:4 And Jacob said unto them, My brethren, whence [be] ye? And they said, Of Haran [are] we.Ver. 4. And Jacob said.] These petty passages are recorded, when the acts of mighty monarchs are unmentioned; to show God’ s dear respect to his poor servants. The lion and eagle were not offered in sacrifice as the lamb and dove were. Mr Fox being asked, whether he knew such an honest poor man, answered, I remember him well: I tell you, I forget lords and ladies, to remember such. So doth God.
Read John Trapp on Genesis 29 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 4. My brethren, whence be ye?] The language of Laban and his family was Chaldee and not Hebrew; (see Genesis 31:47); but from the names which Leah gave to her children we see that the two languages had many words in common, and therefore Jacob and the shepherds might understand each other with little difficulty. It is possible also that Jacob might have learned the Chaldee or Aramitish language from his mother, as this was his mother's tongue.
Read AdamClarke on Genesis 29 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges4. unto them] i.e. the shepherds of the three flocks mentioned in Genesis 29:2. Of Haran] See Genesis 27:43. There is nothing to shew whether Haran, the town, was near or far off.
Read Cambridge on Genesis 29 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
“My brothers,” Jacob asked the shepherds, “where are you from?” “We are from Haran,” they answered.
Jacob said to them, “My relatives, where are you from?” They said, “We are from Haran.”
“My brothers,” Jacob asked the shepherds, “where are you from?” “We are from Haran,” they answered.
Jacob asked them, “My brothers, where are you from?” They replied, “We’re from Haran.”
Tyndale line
And Jacob said unto them, My brethren, whence be ye? And they said, Of Haran are we.
And Jacob said unto them, My brethren, whence are ye? And they said, Of Haran are we.
And Jacob said unto them, My brethren, whence be ye? And they said, Of Haran are we.
And Jacob said to them, My brethren, whence are ye? And they said, We are from Haran.
And Iaakob sayde vnto them, My brethren, whence be ye? And they answered, We are of Haran.
Strictly literal
And Jacob said to them, My brethren, whence are ye? And they said, Of Haran are we.
And Jacob saith to them, 'My brethren, from whence [are] ye?' and they say, 'We [are] from Haran.'
And Jacob says to them, “My brothers, where [are] you from?” And they say, “We [are] from Haran.”
And Jacob said unto them, My brethren, whence are ye? And they said, Of Charan are we.
Jacob said to them, “My brothers, where are you from?” They replied, “We are from Haran.”
From the Latin
And he said to the shepherds: Brethren, whence are you? They answered: Of Haran.
Simplified
Jacob asked them, “My brothers, where are you from?” “We're from Haran,” they replied.
Then Jacob said to the herdmen, My brothers, where do you come from? And they said, From Haran.
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 of Genesis 29:4 reads, "וַיֹּאמֶר לָהֶם יַעֲקֹב אַחַי מֵאַיִן אַתֶּם וַיֹּאמְר֔וּ מֵחָרָ֖ן אֲנָֽחְנוּ." The Septuagint closely matches this text, with 9 of the 9 words corresponding, though it presents them in its own word order and structure. The Samaritan Pentateuch agrees with the Masoretic Text word for word, confirming the consistency of this verse across these ancient witnesses. There are no significant differences among these texts in this instance.
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר לָהֶם֙ יַעֲקֹ֔ב אַחַ֖י מֵאַ֣יִן אַתֶּ֑ם וַיֹּ֣אמְר֔וּ מֵחָרָ֖ן אֲנָֽחְנוּ׃
9 of the 9 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.
ויאמר להם יעקב אחי מאין אתם ויאמרו מחרן אנחנו
Agrees with the Masoretic Text here, word for word.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in Genesis 29:4
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Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
אָמַר (amar) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to say' or 'to utter,' with a broad range of uses including to promise, command, or even boast. It appears in various forms, such as in the Qal (to say), Niphal (to be told), and Hiphil (to avow). The entries highlight its versatility in both spoken and internal contexts, though no specific verse is noted.
אָמַר 5287 vb. utter, say
Qal
Say
Say in the heart (= think)
Promise
Command (esp. late)
Niph. be said, told
Hiph. avow, avouch (lit. cause to declare)
Hithp. act proudly, boast
base
H559 אָמַר utter, say .. Say
. Say in the heart (= think)
. Promise
. Command (esp. late)
. be said, told
. avow, avouch (lit. cause to declare)
. act proudly, boast
559 'amar aw-mar'
a primitive root; to say (used with great
latitude):--answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call,
certify, challenge, charge, + (at the, give) command(-ment),
commune, consider, declare, demand, X desire, determine, X
expressly, X indeed, X intend, name, X plainly, promise,
publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), X still, X
suppose, talk, tell, term, X that is, X think, use (speech),
utter, X verily, X yet.
אָמַר (a.mar) — to say.
1) to say, speak, utter
1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend
1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called
1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly
1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch
Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/Vqw3ms
הֶם (hem) — them.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 3rd person masculine plural
HRd/Sp3mp — Preposition · suffixHRd/Sp3mp
יַעֲקֹב (i.e. *Ya`aqob*) refers to Jacob, a key figure in the Old Testament. The word is derived from a root meaning 'heel-catcher' or 'supplanter.' Jacob is the son of Isaac and Rebekah, brother of Esau, and father of the twelve tribes of Israel. He is also known as Israel, highlighting his significance in biblical history.
יַעֲקֹב 344, יַעֲקוֹב 6 n.pr.m. et gent. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, father of tribes of Isr.
as n.pr.m.
as n.pr.gent.
base
H3290 יַעֲקֹב, יַעֲקוֹב Jacob
3290 Ya`aqob yah-ak-obe'
from 6117; heel-catcher (i.e. supplanter); Jaakob, the
Israelitish patriarch:--Jacob.
see HEBREW for 06117
יַעֲקֹב (ya.a.qov) — Jacob.
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26;
son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259);
brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A);
father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently
Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478)
§ Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter"
son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Jacob
One who follows on another’s heels; supplanter, (Gen. 25:26; 27:36; Hos. 12:2-4), the second born of the twin sons of Isaac by Rebekah. He was born probably at Lahai-roi, when his father was fifty-nine and Abraham one hundred and fifty-nine years old. Like his father, he was of a quiet and gentle disposition, and when he grew up followed the life of a shepherd, while his brother Esau became an enterprising hunter. His dealing with Esau, however, showed much mean selfishness and cunning (Gen. 25:29-34).
When Isaac was about 160 years of age, Jacob and his mother conspired to deceive the aged patriarch (Gen. 27), with the view of procuring the transfer of the birthright to himself. The birthright secured to him who…
(supplanter), the second son of Isaac and Rebekah. He was born with Esau, probably at the well of Lahai-roi, about B.C. 1837. His history is related in the latter half of the book of Genesis. He bought the birthright from his brother Esau, and afterward acquired the blessing intended for Esau, by practicing a well-known deceit on Isaac. (Jacob did not obtain the blessing because of his deceit, but in spite of it. That which was promised he would have received in some good way; but Jacob and his mother, distrusting God’s promise, sought the promised blessing in a wrong way, and received with it trouble and sorrow. --ED.) Jacob, in his 78th year, was sent from the family home to avoid his brother, and to seek a wife among his kindred in Padan-aram. As he passed through Bethel, God appeared to him. After the lapse of twenty-one years he returned from Padan-aram with two wives, two…
Son of Isaac and Rebekah, and twin-brother to Esau. As at his birth he held his brother’s heel, he was called Jacob, that is, the heelholder, one who comes behind and catches the heel of his adversary, a supplanter, Ge 25:26. This was a king of predictive intimation of his future conduct in life. Jacob was meek and peaceable, living a shepherd life at home. Esau was more turbulent and fierce, and passionately fond of hunting. Isaac was partial to Esau, Rebekah to Jacob. Jacob having taken advantage of his brother’s absence and his father’s infirmity to obtain the blessing of the birthright, or primogeniture, was compelled to fly into Mesopotamia to avoid the consequences of his brother’s wrath, Ge 27:1-28:22. On his journey the Lord appeared to him in a dream, (see LADDER,)…
that supplants, undermines; the heel
אָח (ach) means 'brother' and encompasses a broad range of relationships, including literal siblings, half-brothers, and metaphorical kinship. It can refer to any male relative or compatriot, and it may also imply resemblance or reciprocal relationships. The term is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, highlighting both familial and figurative connections.
אָח 630 n.m. brother
brother, born of same mother (& father)
indef. = relative
fig. of resemblance
in phr. one … another
base
H251 אָח brother
251 'ach awkh
a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of
literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance
(like 1)):--another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other.
Compare also the proper names beginning with "Ah-" or "Ahi-".
see HEBREW for 01
אָח (ach) — brother: male-sibling.
: male-sibling
1) brother
1a) brother of same parents
1b) half-brother (same father)
1c) relative, kinship, same tribe
1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship)
1e) (fig.) of resemblance
אָח (ach) — brother: male-relative.
: male-relative
1) brother
1a) brother of same parents
1b) half-brother (same father)
1c) relative, kinship, same tribe
1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship)
1e) (fig.) of resemblance
אָח (ach) — brother: compatriot.
: compatriot
1) brother
1a) brother of same parents
1b) half-brother (same father)
1c) relative, kinship, same tribe
1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship)
1e) (fig.) of resemblance
N-mp | Suff — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHNcmpc/Sp1bs
אַ֫יִן (aiyn) is an adverb meaning 'whence?' or 'where?'. It is likely related to another Hebrew word, suggesting a sense of inquiry. The entries consistently emphasize its use in questions regarding location, particularly when prefixed with a preposition.
[אַ֫יִן] adv. whence?
base
H370 [אַ֫יִן] whence?
370 'aiyn ah-yin'
probably identical with 369 in the sense of query (compare
336); --where? (only in connection with prepositional prefix,
whence):--whence, where.
see HEBREW for 0369
see HEBREW for 0336
אַ֫יִן (a.yin) — where?.
where?, whence?
Prep | Part — Preposition · particleHR/Ti
אַתָּ֫ה (attah) is a second-person pronoun in Hebrew, used to address someone directly. It has masculine and feminine forms: אַתָּה for singular masculine, אַתְּ for singular feminine, אַתֶּם for plural masculine, and אַתֵּן for plural feminine. The entries indicate variations in form and usage, reflecting the pronoun's grammatical complexity.
אַתָּ֫ה, אָ֑תָּה pron. 2 s. m. thou
base
אתי, i.e. אתִּי, the older & more original form of אַתְּ thou (fem.)
base
אַתְּ, אָ֑תְּ pron. 2 s. f. thou (fem.)
base
אַתֶּם pron. 2 m. pl. you (masc.)
base
אַתֵּן pron. 2 f. pl. you (fem.)
base
H859a אַתָּ֫ה, אָ֑תָּה pron. 2 s. m. thou H859b אתי, i.e. אתִּי, the older & more original form of אַתְּ thou (fem.) H859c אַתְּ, אָ֑תְּ pron. 2 s. f. thou (fem.) H859d אַתֶּם pron. 2 m. pl. you (masc.) H859e אַתֵּן pron. 2 f. pl. you (fem.)
859 'attah at-taw'
or (shortened); aatta {at-taw'}; or wath {ath}; feminine
(irregular) sometimes nattiy {at-tee'}; plural masculine attem
{at- tem'}; feminine atten {at-ten'}; or oattenah
{at-tay'naw}; or fattennah {at-tane'-naw}; a primitive pronoun
of the second person; thou and thee, or (plural) ye and
you:--thee, thou, ye, you.
אַתָּ֫ה (at.tah) — you(m.s.).
you (second pers. sing. masc.)
אתִּי (ti) — you(f.s.).
you (second pers. sing. fem.)
A grammatical form of at.tah (אַתָּ֫ה "you(m.s.)" H0859A)
אַתְּ (at.te) — you(f.s.).
you (second pers. sing. fem.)
A grammatical form of at.tah (אַתָּ֫ה "you(m.s.)" H0859A)
אַתֶּם (at.tem) — you(m.p.).
you (second pers. pl. masc.)
Aramaic equivalent: an.tun (אַנְתּוּן "you" H0608)
אַתֵּן (at.ten) — you(f.p.).
you (second pers. pl. fem.)
A grammatical form of at.tah (אַתָּ֫ה "you(m.s.)" H0859A)
Pron — PronounHPp2mp
אָמַר (amar) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to say' or 'to utter,' with a broad range of uses including to promise, command, or even boast. It appears in various forms, such as in the Qal (to say), Niphal (to be told), and Hiphil (to avow). The entries highlight its versatility in both spoken and internal contexts, though no specific verse is noted.
אָמַר 5287 vb. utter, say
Qal
Say
Say in the heart (= think)
Promise
Command (esp. late)
Niph. be said, told
Hiph. avow, avouch (lit. cause to declare)
Hithp. act proudly, boast
base
H559 אָמַר utter, say .. Say
. Say in the heart (= think)
. Promise
. Command (esp. late)
. be said, told
. avow, avouch (lit. cause to declare)
. act proudly, boast
559 'amar aw-mar'
a primitive root; to say (used with great
latitude):--answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call,
certify, challenge, charge, + (at the, give) command(-ment),
commune, consider, declare, demand, X desire, determine, X
expressly, X indeed, X intend, name, X plainly, promise,
publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), X still, X
suppose, talk, tell, term, X that is, X think, use (speech),
utter, X verily, X yet.
אָמַר (a.mar) — to say.
1) to say, speak, utter
1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend
1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called
1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly
1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch
Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine pluralHc/Vqw3mp
חָרָן (Charan) refers to both a city in northern Mesopotamia and a man, specifically a son of Caleb from the tribe of Judah. The city is associated with Abraham's migration from Ur of the Chaldees, while the individual Haran is noted in genealogies, particularly in 1 Chronicles 2:46. The name means "mountaineer."
חָרָן n.pr.loc. city in northern Mesopotamia
base
חָרָן n.pr.m. son of Caleb of Judah
base
H2771a חָרָן city in northern Mesopotamia H2771b חָרָן son of Caleb of Judah
2771 Charan kaw-rawn'
from 2787; parched; Charan, the name of a man and also of a
place:--Haran.
see HEBREW for 02787
חָרָן (cha.ran) — Haran.
Haran = "mountaineer"
the city to which Abraham migrated when he left Ur of the Chaldees and where he stayed until his father died before leaving for the promised land; located in Mesopotamia in Padan-aram at the foot of Mount Masius between the Khabour and the Euphrates
Also named: Charran (Χαρράν "Haran" G5488)
חָרָן (cha.ran) — Haran.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.46;
son of: Caleb (H3612H) and Ephah (H5891H);
brother of: Moza (H4162) and Gazez (H1495);
half-brother of: Hur (H2354), Jesher (H3475), Shobab (H7727H), Ardon (H0715), Mareshah@1Ch.2.42 (H4337), Jahdai (H3056), Sheber (H7669), Tirhanah (H8647), Shaaph (H8174H), Sheva (H7724) and Achsah (H5915H);
father of: Gazez (H1495H)
§ Haran = "mountaineer"
a son of Caleb by his concubine Ephah
Prep | N-proper — Preposition · noun properHR/Npl
Haran
(1.) Heb. haran; i.e., “mountaineer.” The eldest son of Terah, brother of Abraham and Nahor, and father of Lot, Milcah, and Iscah. He died before his father (Gen. 11:27), in Ur of the Chaldees.
(2.) Heb. haran, i.e., “parched;” or probably from the Accadian charana, meaning “a road.” A celebrated city of Western Asia, now Harran, where Abram remained, after he left Ur of the Chaldees, till his father Terah died (Gen. 11:31, 32), when he continued his journey into the land of Canaan. It is called “Charran” in the LXX. and in Acts 7:2. It is called the “city of Nahor” (Gen. 24:10), and Jacob resided here with Laban (30:43). It stood on the river Belik, an affluent of…
(a mountaineer). The third son of Terah, and therefore youngest brother of Abram. (Genesis 11:26) (B.C. 1926.) Three children are ascribed to him --Lot, vs. (Genesis 11:27,31) and two daughters, viz., Milcah, who married her uncle Nahor, ver. (Genesis 11:29) and Iscah. ver. (Genesis 11:29) Haran was born in Ur of the Chaldees, and he died there while his father was still living. ver. (Genesis 11:28) A Gershonite Levite in the time of David, one of the family of Shimei. (1 Chronicles 23:9) A son of the great Caleb by his concubine Ephah. (
1. The eldest son of Terah, brother of Abraham, and father of Lot, Milcah, and Iscah. He died before his father Terah, Ge 11:26- 31.
2. An ancient city called in the New Testament Charran, in the northwest part of Mesopotamia. Here, after leaving Ur, Abraham dwelt till is father Terah died; and to this old homestead Isaac sent for a wife, and Jacob fled from the wrath of Esau, Ge 11:31,32; 12:5; 24:1-67; 27:43; 28:10; 29:4. Haran was ravaged by the Assyrians in the time of Hezekiah, 2Ki 19:12; Isa 37:12. Here also Crassus the Roman general was defeated and killed by the Parthiuated on a branch of the Euphrates, in 36 degrees 52’ north latitude, and 39 degrees 5’ east…
mountainous country
אֲנַ֫חְנוּ (anachnuw) is the first-person plural pronoun meaning 'we' or 'ourselves.' It is used for emphasis and is derived from another Hebrew word, אֲנִי (ani), meaning 'I.' The entries consistently define it as a pronoun without significant disagreement.
אֲנַ֫חְנוּ, אֲנָ֑חְנוּ pron. 1pl. comm. we
base
H587 אֲנַ֫חְנוּ, אֲנָ֑חְנוּ we
587 'anachnuw an-akh'-noo
apparently from 595; we:--ourselves, us, we.
see HEBREW for 0595
אֲנַ֫חְנוּ (a.nach.nu) — we.
we (first pers. pl. -usually used for emphasis)
Pron — PronounHPp1bp