Genesis 37:18 — Word Study
WLCוַיִּרְא֥וּ אֹת֖וֹ מֵרָחֹ֑ק וּבְטֶ֙רֶם֙ יִקְרַ֣ב אֲלֵיהֶ֔ם וַיִּֽתְנַכְּל֥וּ אֹת֖וֹ לַהֲמִיתֽוֹ׃
BSANow [Joseph’s brothers] sawrâʼâh▸ [from a distance, afar off] himʼêth in the distancerâchôwq [at a far point, physically or in time] and beforeṭerem [prior to, in advance of] he arrivedqârab▸ [came near, approached] they plottednâkal▸ [conspired, made a secret design] to kill himmûwth [slay, put to death, namely, their brother]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַיִּרְא֥וּ | and they saw | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine plural |
| אֹת֖וֹ | the object marker him | Particle, suffix |
| מֵרָחֹ֑ק | from a distance | Preposition |
| וּבְטֶ֙רֶם֙ | and just before | Conjunction, preposition |
| יִקְרַ֣ב | he drew near | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| אֲלֵיהֶ֔ם | to them | Preposition, suffix |
| וַיִּֽתְנַכְּל֥וּ | and they dealt deceptively with | Verb, Hithpael, sequential imperfect third person masculine plural |
| אֹת֖וֹ | the object marker him | Particle, suffix |
| לַהֲמִיתֽוֹ׃ | to kill him | Preposition, verb hiphil infinitive construct common, suffix |
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| BSB | Now Joseph’s brothers saw him in the distance, and before he arrived, they plotted to kill him. |
| KJV | And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him. |
| ASV | And they saw him afar off, and before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him. |
| YLT | And they see him from afar, even before he draweth near unto them, and they conspire against him to put him to death. |
| WEB | They saw him afar off, and before he came near to them, they conspired against him to kill him. |
| BBE | But they saw him when he was a long way off, and before he came near them they made a secret design against him to put him to death; |
Where they part company is הֲמִיתֽוֹ — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence features a main clause followed by a temporal phrase and another main clause, emphasizing the sequence of events.



4 commentators on this verse
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verbרָאָה
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Deep Study — Genesis 37:18
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Context — The Betrayal of Josephgenerated
Genesis 37:18 recounts the moment when Joseph's brothers first see him approaching and decide to conspire against him. This event is pivotal in the story of Joseph, leading to his eventual sale into slavery and the unfolding of God's plan for Israel. The context highlights the tension between Joseph and his brothers, which is rooted in jealousy and betrayal, as they react to his dreams and favored status.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Samuel 19:1 | Then Saul ordered his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. But Jonathan delighted greatly in David, |
| 2 | Psalm 31:13 | For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life. |
| 3 | Psalm 37:12–32 | The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them, |
| 4 | Psalm 94:21 | They band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. |
| 5 | Psalm 105:25 | whose hearts He turned to hate His people, to conspire against His servants. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 13 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — נָכַל, vai.yit.na.ke.Lugenerated
The verb נָכַל (nakal) means to act deceitfully or to plot against someone. It is used here in the Hithpael form, indicating a reflexive action where the brothers conspire against Joseph.
This word carries connotations of craftiness and treachery, reflecting the brothers' intentions to deceive and harm Joseph. The choice of this verb emphasizes their malicious intent and the gravity of their actions.
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
One finite verb governs the verse — וַיִּרְא֥וּ, and they saw — with several phrases describing the action: a prepositional phrase indicating distance, a temporal phrase indicating timing, and a clause detailing their plot.
The structure emphasizes the brothers' perception and their subsequent actions. The main verb stands at the forefront, highlighting their sighting of Joseph as the catalyst for their conspiracy.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates וַיִּרְא֥וּ as προεῖδον, which means 'to foresee' or 'to perceive beforehand.' This choice suggests a deeper awareness of Joseph's approach and their premeditated intent.
The Greek term carries a nuance of insight, indicating that the brothers not only saw Joseph but also understood the implications of his arrival, reinforcing their treachery.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Genesis 37:18 tells us that Joseph's brothers saw him coming from a distance and plotted to kill him before he could reach them. This moment highlights their jealousy and the lengths they would go to in order to harm their brother.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
They were jealous of Joseph because of their father's favoritism and his dreams that suggested he would one day rule over them.
It indicates that the brothers saw Joseph approaching from afar, which allowed them time to conspire before he arrived.
This act of betrayal sets in motion the events that lead to Joseph being sold into slavery, ultimately leading to his rise in Egypt and the preservation of his family during famine.
Their deceit and jealousy serve as a warning about the destructive nature of envy and the consequences of betrayal.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I seen jealousy affect relationships in my life?
- How can I guard against the temptation to act deceitfully like Joseph's brothers?
- What steps can I take to promote reconciliation rather than division in my relationships?
- How does this story challenge me to respond to those I may feel jealous of?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Clement of Rome references this verse to highlight themes of betrayal and fulfillment in his letter, illustrating how scriptural events resonate through time.
Every kind of honour and happiness was bestowed upon you, and then was fulfilled that which is written, "My beloved ate and drank, and was enlarged and became fat,Early Church Fathers on Genesis 37 →
Commentators on this verse — 4 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Genesis 37:18 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd when they saw him afar off,.... They knew him as soon as they saw him, by his stature, his gesture or manner of walking, and especially by his coat of various colours he now had on, Genesis
Read John Gill on Genesis 37 →
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him. When they saw him afar off.
Read Robert Jamieson on Genesis 37 →
John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsGenesis 37:18 And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.Ver. 18. They conspired against him.] So did the husbandmen against Christ: "This is the heir," say they, &c. The word is by one rendered, They craftily conspired. The Greek hath it, malignantly: craft and cruelty go usually together in the Church’ s adversaries. The devil lends them his seven heads to plot, and his ten horns to push poor Joseph, that dreads no danger.
Read John Trapp on Genesis 37 →
CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges2b–36 (JE). Joseph sold into Egypt 2b (J). and he was a lad with, &c.] The English here gives an awkward rendering. The meaning is, “he was keeping sheep, being still a lad, with his brethren, the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah,” i.e. Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. Joseph’s home at this time seems to have been at Hebron (cf. Genesis 35:27). The life of Joseph, the elder son of the favourite wife, spent in the field with the sons of the concubines, was not likely to be happy. the evil report] What this was, does not appear; cf. 1 Samuel 2:23. But Joseph’s action brought upon him the odium of tale-bearing. On the words for “evil report” cf. Numbers 13:32; Numbers 14:36-37 (P).
Read Cambridge on Genesis 37 →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
Now Joseph’s brothers saw him in the distance, and before he arrived, they plotted to kill him.
They saw him afar off, and before he came near to them, they conspired against him to kill him.
Now Joseph’s brothers saw him in the distance, and before he arrived, they plotted to kill him.
Now Joseph’s brothers saw him from a distance, and before he reached them, they plotted to kill him.
Tyndale line
And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.
And they saw him afar off, and before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.
And they saw him afar off, and before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.
And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near to them, they conspired against him to slay him.
And when they sawe him a farre off, euen before he came at them, they conspired against him for to slay him.
Strictly literal
And when they saw him from afar, and before he came near to them, they conspired against him to put him to death.
And they see him from afar, even before he draweth near unto them, and they conspire against him to put him to death.
And they see him from afar, even before he draws near to them, and they conspire against him to put him to death.
And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.
They saw him from a distance, and before he came near to them, they plotted against him to kill him.
From the Latin
And when they saw him afar off, before he came nigh them, they thought to kill him.
Simplified
But they saw him coming way off in the distance, and before he got to them, they made plans to kill him.
But they saw him when he was a long way off, and before he came near them they made a secret design against him to put him to death;
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 Samaritan Pentateuch agree word for word in this verse, affirming the consistency of the account. The Septuagint, while closely aligned, presents the words in a different order, reflecting its unique translation style.
וַיִּרְא֥וּ אֹת֖וֹ מֵרָחֹ֑ק וּבְטֶ֙רֶם֙ יִקְרַ֣ב אֲלֵיהֶ֔ם וַיִּֽתְנַכְּל֥וּ אֹת֖וֹ לַהֲמִיתֽוֹ׃
8 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.
ויראו אתו מרחק בטרם יקרב אליהם ויתנכלו אתו להמיתו
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
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 37:18
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-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine pluralHc/Vqw3mp
so.
See TOOLS.
Egyptian saws, so far as has yet been discovered, are single-handed. As is the case in modern Oriental saws, the teeth usually incline toward the handle, instead of away from it like ours. They have, in most cases, bronze blades, apparently attached to the handles by leathern thongs. No evidence exists of the use of the saw applied to stone in Egypt, but we read of sawn stones used in the temple. (1 Kings 7:9) The saws "under" or "in" which David is said to have placed his captives were of iron. The expression in (2 Samuel 12:31) does not necessarily imply torture, but the word "cut" in (1 Chronicles 20:3) can hardly be understood otherwise.
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)
DirObjM | Suff — Particle · suffixHTo/Sp3ms
רָחֹק (rachowq) means distant or far, and can refer to both physical distance and time. It can also denote a sense of remoteness or preciousness. The word can be used adverbially and is associated with the concept of distance in various contexts, including distant lands or times.
רָחֹק, רָחוֹק adj. distant, far, et n.m. distance
base
H7350 רָחֹק, רָחוֹק distant, far, distance
7350 rachowq raw-khoke'
or rachoq {raw-khoke'}; from 7368; remote, literally or
figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often
used adverbially (with preposition):--(a-)far (abroad, off),
long ago, of old, space, great while to come.
see HEBREW for 07368
רָחֹק (ra.choq) — distant.
adj
1) remote, far, distant, distant lands, distant ones
1a) of distance, time
n m
2) distance
2a) from a distance (with prep)
Aramaic equivalent: ra.chiq (רְחִיק "far" H7352)
Prep | Adj — PrepositionHR/Aamsa
טֶ֫רֶם (terem) is an adverb meaning 'not yet' or 'before.' It is derived from an unused root that suggests interruption or suspension. This word appears in the Old Testament only once, in Ruth 3:14, where it conveys a sense of time prior to an event.
טֶ֫רֶם 54, once (Ru 3:14 Kt) טְרוֹם, adv. of time not yet, ere, before that
base
H2962 טֶ֫רֶם, once טְרוֹם adv. of time not yet, ere, before, that
2962 terem teh'-rem
from an unused root apparently meaning to interrupt or
suspend; properly, non-occurrence; used adverbially, not yet
or before:--before, ere, not yet.
טֶ֫רֶם (te.rem) — before.
before, not yet, before that
Conj | Prep | Adv — Conjunction · prepositionHC/R/Acbsa
be-for': The translation of a great variety of Hebrew and Greek words. "Haran died before (the English Revised Version "in the presence of," literally "before the face of") his father Terah" (Ge 11:28). To be "before" God is to enjoy His favor (Ps 31:22). "The Syrians before" (Isa 9:12 the Revised Version, margin "on the east," as "behind," owing to the position of Canaan, relative to Syria, implies the west).
קָרַב (qarab) is a Hebrew verb meaning to approach or come near, with various nuances including bringing or presenting something. It encompasses different forms such as Qal (to approach), Niphal (to be brought near), and Hiphil (to bring near). The term is often associated with offerings or dedications to God, particularly in the context of the book of Ezekiel.
[קָרֵב], קָרַב 279 vb. come near, approach
Qal 93 approach
Niph. he shall be brought unto God
Pi. cause to approach, bring near
Hiph.
177
bring near, bring, present
of time
as term techn. (c. 158 t.), chiefly Ez HP, bring near, of presenting, dedicating, or offering to י׳
base
H7126 קָרֵב, קָרַב come near, approach .approach
. he shall be brought unto God
. cause to approach, bring near
. . . bring near, bring, present
. of time
. as term techn. (c. 158 t.), chiefly Ez HP, bring near, of presenting, dedicating, or offering to י׳
7126 qarab kaw-rab'
a primitive root; to approach (causatively, bring near) for
whatever purpose:--(cause to) approach, (cause to) bring
(forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw
near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer,
present, produce, make ready, stand, take.
קָרַב (qa.rav) — to present: come.
: come/approach
1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near
1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near
1b) (Niphal) to be brought near
1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near
1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
קָרַב (qa.rav) — to present: bring.
: bring/offer
1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near
1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near
1b) (Niphal) to be brought near
1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near
1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
The Hebrew word אֶל (el) is primarily a preposition indicating motion towards or direction to a person or place. It can also imply entering a limit, presence at a location, or a hostile direction (against). Additionally, it may express concepts such as concerning, in addition to, or according to. The entries highlight its versatility in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph),
prep. denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental).of motion to or unto a person or place
Where the limit is actually entered, into
Of direction towards anything
Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against
Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to
Metaph. in regard to, concerning, on account of
Of rule or standard according to (rare)
Expressing presence at a spot, against, at, by, not merely after verbs implying motion
Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction to
base
H413 אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), . of motion to or unto a person or place
. Where the limit is actually entered, into
. Of direction towards anything
. Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against
. Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to
. Metaph. in regard to, concerning, on account of
. Of rule or standard according to (rare)
. Expressing presence at a spot, against, at, by, not merely after verbs implying motion
. Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction to
413 'el ale
(but only used in the shortened constructive form sel {el});
a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but
occasionally used of a quiescent position, i.e. near, with or
among; often in general, to:--about, according to ,after,
against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and,
by, concerning, for, from, X hath, in(- to), near, (out) of,
over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether,
with(-in).
אֶל (el) — to(wards).
1) to, toward, unto (of motion)
2) into (limit is actually entered)
2a) in among
3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion)
4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character)
5) in addition to, to
6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of
7) according to (rule or standard)
8) at, by, against (of one's presence)
9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
HRd/Sp3mp — Preposition · suffixHRd/Sp3mp
נָכַל (nakal) means to be crafty or deceitful, with implications of plotting and treachery. It encompasses various forms, including being a deceiver or acting knavishly. The entries highlight its use in contexts of deceit and cunning, but do not provide specific verse references.
[נָכַל] vb. be crafty, deceitful, knavish
Qal Pt. knave
Pi. their wiles with which they beguiled you
Hithp. they knavishly planned against him; to deal knavishly with
base
H5230 [נָכַל] be crafty, deceitful, knavish .Pt. knave
. their wiles with which they beguiled you
. they knavishly planned against him; to deal knavishly with
5230 nakal naw-kal'
a prim root; to defraud, i.e. act treacherously:--beguile,
conspire, deceiver, deal subtilly.
נָכַל (na.khal) — to plot.
1) to be deceitful, be crafty, be knavish
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be knavish
1a2) deceiver (participle)
1b) (Piel) to beguile
1c) (Hithpael) to act craftily, act knavishly, deal knavishly
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3mp — Verb · Hithpael · sequential imperfect third person masculine pluralHc/Vtw3mp
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/Sp3ms — Particle · suffixHTo/Sp3ms
מוּת (mūth) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to die' or 'to kill.' It encompasses a range of meanings from dying naturally to being executed as a penalty. The word can refer to both humans and animals, and it includes various forms such as causing death or being killed. There is a distinction in usage based on the subject, whether it is a person or God inflicting death.
מוּת vb. die
Qal
die, of natural or other causes
die as a penalty = be put to death
Po‛lel. kill, put to death, despatch (intens.)
Hiph.
abs., elsewhere c. acc., subj. man
subj. God, by inflicting penalty
of animals killing men
bring to a premature death
Hoph. be killed, put to death
base
H4191 מוּת die .. die, of natural or other causes
. die as a penalty = be put to death
. kill, put to death, despatch (intens.)
. . abs., elsewhere c. acc., subj. man
. subj. God, by inflicting penalty
. of animals killing men
. bring to a premature death
. be killed, put to death
4191 muwth mooth
a primitive root: to die (literally or figuratively);
causatively, to kill:--X at all, X crying, (be) dead (body,
man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to,
be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), X must needs,
slay, X surely, X very suddenly, X in (no) wise.
מוּת (mut) — to die.
1) to die, kill, have one executed
1a)(Qal)
1a1) to die
1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death
1a3) to die, perish (of a nation)
1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct)
1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch
1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death
1d) (Hophal)
1d1) to be killed, be put to death
1d1a) to die prematurely
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a | Suff — Preposition · verb hiphil infinitive construct common · suffixHR/Vhcc/Sp3ms
