Genesis 9:4 — Word Study
WLCאַךְ־ בָּשָׂ֕ר בְּנַפְשׁ֥וֹ דָמ֖וֹ לֹ֥א תֹאכֵֽלוּ׃
BSAButʼak you must notlôʼ eatʼâkal▸ meatbâsâr [flesh, the body of an animal] with its lifebloodnephesh [the blood that is its life, soul] [still] in itdâm [with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אַךְ־ | nevertheless | Adverb |
| בָּשָׂ֕ר | flesh | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| בְּנַפְשׁ֥וֹ | with life its | Preposition, noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| דָמ֖וֹ | blood its | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| לֹ֥א | not | Particle |
| תֹאכֵֽלוּ׃ | you must eat | Verb, Qal, imperfect second person masculine plural |
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| BSB | But you must not eat meat with its lifeblood still in it. |
| KJV | But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat. |
| ASV | But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat. |
| YLT | only flesh in its life — its blood — ye do not eat. |
| WEB | But flesh with its life, that is, its blood, you shall not eat. |
| BBE | But flesh with the life-blood in it you may not take for food. |
Where they part company is בָּשָׂ֕ר — see How Translations Differ.
The structure centers around a prohibition, with a clear condition attached to the action of eating.







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verbאָכַל
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Deep Study — Genesis 9:4
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Context — God's Command to Noahgenerated
Genesis 9:4 presents God's directive to Noah, emphasizing the sanctity of life by forbidding the consumption of meat that still has its lifeblood. This command is part of a broader covenant God establishes with Noah, which includes guidelines for human behavior and the treatment of animals. The surrounding verses elaborate on the provision of food and the consequences of shedding blood, reinforcing the importance of respecting life.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leviticus 3:17 | This is a permanent statute for the generations to come, wherever you live: You must not eat any fat or any blood.” |
| 2 | Leviticus 7:26 | You must not eat the blood of any bird or animal in any of your dwellings. |
| 3 | Leviticus 17:10–14 | If anyone from the house of Israel or a foreigner living among them eats any blood, I will set My face against that person and cut him off from among his people. |
| 4 | Leviticus 19:26 | You must not eat anything with blood still in it. You must not practice divination or sorcery. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 12:16–23 | but you must not eat the blood; pour it on the ground like water. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 10 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — בְּנַפְשׁ֥וֹ, be.naf.Shogenerated
The Hebrew word נֶ֫פֶשׁ (nephesh) means 'soul' or 'living being' and signifies the essence of life. It is derived from the root meaning 'to breathe,' encompassing both physical and spiritual aspects of existence. In this context, it highlights the idea that blood is the life force of the flesh, making it sacred.
The construction here emphasizes that consuming blood is not merely a dietary restriction but a profound statement about the value of life itself. The word's usage throughout the Bible often relates to the vitality of beings, making this command a foundational principle in the relationship between humanity and God.
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 finite verb תֹאכֵֽלוּ (to.Khe.lu, you must eat) governs the main action of the sentence, with the object בָּשָׂ֕ר (ba.Sar, flesh) following it. The sentence structure emphasizes the prohibition, with the negation לֹ֥א (lo', not) placed before the verb.
The phrase בְּנַפְשׁ֥וֹ דָמ֖וֹ (be.naf.Sho da.Mo, with its lifeblood) serves as a prepositional phrase that clarifies the condition under which the prohibition applies. The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the lifeblood, underscoring its significance.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates בְּנַפְשׁ֥וֹ as ἐν (en), indicating 'in' or 'with.' This choice reflects a direct connection to the concept of life being present in the blood, aligning with the Hebrew understanding.
The Greek term αἵματι (haimati, blood) emphasizes the same idea, suggesting that the lifeblood is integral to the flesh, reinforcing the prohibition against consuming it.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Genesis 9:4 tells us that God commands Noah and his descendants not to eat meat that still has its lifeblood. This instruction highlights the sacredness of life, as blood is seen as the essence of living beings. The surrounding verses provide context about God’s covenant with Noah and the importance of respecting life.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
God prohibits this to emphasize the sanctity of life, as blood represents the essence of a living being.
Lifeblood refers to the blood that sustains life, indicating that consuming it is a serious violation of God's command.
This command is part of God's broader instructions to humanity regarding the treatment of animals and the respect for life, as seen in other laws in Leviticus.
Blood is often associated with life, sacrifice, and atonement, playing a crucial role in many biblical narratives.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What does this command teach us about the value of life?
- How can we apply the principle of respecting life in our daily actions?
- In what ways do modern dietary practices reflect or contradict this biblical command?
- How does understanding the significance of blood enhance our appreciation of biblical sacrifices?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early Church Fathers comment on this verse to discuss the significance of blood and dietary laws, arguing from this foundational text.
God also blessed Noah and his sons that they might be fruitful and multiply and that fear of them should fall upon all flesh both in the sea and on dry land.Early Church Fathers on Genesis 9 →
From this the eating of meat takes its beginning, not for the purpose of prompting them to gluttony. But since some of the people were about to offer sacrifices and make thanksgiving to the Lord,Early Church Fathers on Genesis 9 →
Except that you shall not eat flesh with its blood. For blood rightly denotes carnal desires and carnal sense. Blood is poured out when one renounces carnal temptations and thoughts, in which one lived poorly,Early Church Fathers on Genesis 9 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Genesis 9:4 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleBut flesh with the life thereof, [which is] the blood thereof, shall you not eat.
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryBut flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat. But flesh ... the blood.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleWith the life thereof, i.e. whilst it lives, or taken from the creature before it be quite dead; which was an ancient practice, and an effect either of luxury or cruelty. Which is the blood thereof, i.e. which life or soul hath its seat in and its support from the blood, and the spirits contained in it. It is certain blood is the thing which is here principally minded and forbidden, and so the words may be thus translated and understood: But flesh, i.e. the flesh of living creatures hereby allowed you, with the life thereof, that is to say, with the blood thereof, wherein its life consists; or, flesh whilst it hath in it its life or soul, or, which is all one, its blood, shall you not eat.…
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsGenesis 9:4 But flesh with the life thereof, [which is] the blood thereof, shall ye not eat.Ver. 4. But flesh with the life thereof, the blood.] Blood was forbidden: First, as not so wholesome food: Secondly, lest by being fleshed in blood, they should become bloody-minded: Thirdly, blood, the organ of life, is holy to God the author of life (who was also to be pacified by the blood of his Son), and therefore they should not pollute or profane it, by devouring thereof.
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(4) But flesh. . . . —The words are remarkable. “Only flesh in its soul, its blood, ye shall not eat.” The Authorised Version is probably right in taking blood as in apposition to soul, which word means here the principle of animation, or that which causes an animal to live. This is God’s especial gift; for He alone can bestow upon that aggregation of solids and fluids which we call a body the secret principle of life. Of this hidden life the blood is the representative, and while man is permitted to have the body for his food, as being the mere vessel which contains this life, the gift itself must go back to God, and the blood as its symbol be treated with reverence.
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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 4. But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood] Though animal food was granted, yet the blood was most solemnly forbidden, because it was the life of the beast, and this life was to be offered to God as an atonement for sin. Hence the blood was ever held sacred, because it was the grand instrument of expiation, and because it was typical of that blood by which we enter into the holiest. 1. Before the deluge it was not eaten, because animal food was not in use. 2. After the deluge it was prohibited, as we find above; and, being one of the seven Noahic precepts, it was not eaten previously to the publication of the Mosaic law. 3. At the giving of the law, and at several times…
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges4. But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof] Man’s privilege is attended, first, with a strict ritual prohibition. The words might be more literally rendered thus, “nevertheless flesh with its vital principle (or ‘soul’), which is its blood, ye shall not eat.” The Israelites regarded the blood as in a mysterious way the vehicle of the soul, or vital principle (nephesh), of the flesh (Leviticus 17:11). The blood was always offered in sacrifice to God as the most sacred part of the victim, the symbol of its life. The prohibition to eat flesh, with the blood in it, formed one of the strictest rules of Israelite and Jewish life. As the institution of the Sabbath was…
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Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible4. Flesh with the life thereof — Literally, Only flesh in its life, its blood, ye shall not eat — a humane restriction, the necessity of which is seen in the barbarous and gluttonous cruelty of some heathen nations.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Genesis 9 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
But you must not eat meat with its lifeblood still in it.
But flesh with its life, that is, its blood, you shall not eat.
But you must not eat meat with its lifeblood still in it.
But you must not eat meat with its life (that is, its blood) in it.
Tyndale line
But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat.
But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat.
But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat.
But flesh with the life of it, which is its blood, shall ye not eat.
But flesh with the life thereof, I meane, with the blood thereof, shall ye not eate.
Strictly literal
Only, the flesh with its life, its blood, ye shall not eat.
only flesh in its life — its blood — ye do not eat.
only flesh in its life—its blood—you do not eat.
But flesh in which its life is, which is its blood, shall ye not eat.
But you must not eat meat with its life—that is its blood—in it.
From the Latin
Saving that flesh with blood you shall not eat.
Simplified
But do not eat meat with the lifeblood still in it.
But flesh with the life-blood in it you may not take for food.
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, Septuagint, and Samaritan Pentateuch all agree on the wording of this verse, affirming the prohibition against consuming meat with its lifeblood. The Samaritan Pentateuch matches the Masoretic Text exactly, indicating a consistent tradition in this command.
אַךְ־ בָּשָׂ֕ר בְּנַפְשׁ֥וֹ דָמ֖וֹ לֹ֥א תֹאכֵֽלוּ׃
6 of the 6 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.
אך בשׂר בנפשׁו דמו לא תאכלו
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 9:4
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.
אַךְ (ak) is an adverb meaning 'surely' or 'indeed,' often used to emphasize what follows. It can also carry a restrictive sense, translating to 'only' or 'but.' The entries indicate its use in various contexts, but do not provide specific verse references.
אַךְ 159 adv. 1. surely. 2. with a restrictive force, emphasizing what follows
base
H389 אַךְ 1. surely. 2. with a restrictive force, emphasizing what follows
389 'ak ak
akin to 403; a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by
limitation) only:--also, in any wise, at least, but,
certainly, even, howbeit, nevertheless, notwithstanding, only,
save, surely, of a surety, truly, verily, + wherefore, yet
(but).
see HEBREW for 0403
אַךְ (akh) — surely.
1) indeed, surely (emphatic)
2) howbeit, only, but, yet (restrictive)
DirObjM — AdverbHD
בָּשָׂר (basar) means 'flesh' and encompasses various meanings, including the physical body, kinship, and a euphemism for male genitalia. It can refer to humans, animals, and all living things, highlighting the frailty of man in relation to God. The entries consistently emphasize its bodily and relational aspects.
בָּשָׂר 266 n.m. flesh
of the body
flesh for the body itself
male organ of generation (euphemism)
flesh for kindred, blood-relations
man over against God as frail or erring
base
H1320 בָּשָׂר flesh . of the body
. flesh for the body itself
. male organ of generation (euphemism)
. flesh for kindred, blood-relations
. man over against God as frail or erring
1320 basar baw-sawr'
from 1319; flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body,
person; also (by euphem.) the pudenda of a man:--body, (fat,
lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-)kind, + nakedness, self, skin.
see HEBREW for 01319
בָּשָׂר (ba.sar) — flesh.
1) flesh
1a) of the body
1a1) of humans
1a2) of animals
1b) the body itself
1c) male organ of generation (euphemism)
1d) kindred, blood-relations
1e) flesh as frail or erring (man against God)
1f) all living things
1g) animals
1h) mankind
Aramaic equivalent: be.shar (בְּשַׁר "flesh" H1321)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
@basar, she'er):
1. Etymology:
Used in all senses of the word, the latter, however, most frequently in the sense of kin, family, relationship (compare sha'arah, "kins-woman," Le 18:17): Le 18:6; 25:49; Pr 11:17; Jer 51:35, and probably Ps 73:26. In all other places she'er means "flesh" = body (Pr 5:11) or = food (Ps 78:20,27; Mic 3:2,3). Tibhchah, is "(slaughtered) flesh for food," "butcher's meat" (1Sa…
Flesh
In the Old Testament denotes (1) a particular part of the body of man and animals (Gen. 2:21; 41:2; Ps. 102:5, marg.); (2) the whole body (Ps. 16:9); (3) all living things having flesh, and particularly humanity as a whole (Gen. 6:12, 13); (4) mutability and weakness (2 Chr. 32:8; comp. Isa. 31:3; Ps. 78:39). As suggesting the idea of softness it is used in the expression “heart of flesh” (Ezek. 11:19). The expression “my flesh and bone” (
[FLOOD]
The substance of which the bodies of men and animals are composed. In the Bible, besides the ordinary sense, Job 33:25, it denotes mankind as a race, Ge 6:12 Ps 145:21 Isa 40:5-6; and all living creatures on the earth, Ge 6:17,19. It is often used in opposition to "spirit," as we use body and soul, Job 14:22; and sometimes means the body as animated and sensitive, Mt 26:41, and the seat of bodily appetites, Pr 5:11
The Hebrew word נֶ֫פֶשׁ (*nephesh*) broadly means 'soul' or 'living being,' encompassing concepts like life, self, person, desire, and emotion. It is derived from the root meaning 'to breathe' and signifies both physical and mental aspects of existence. The lexicons note its use in various contexts, including as the seat of appetites and emotions, though its application to will and character is uncertain.
נֶ֫פֶשׁ 756 n.f. soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, appetite, emotion, and passion
= that which breathes, the breathing substance or being
The נפשׁ becomes a living being
The נפשׁ is specif.
The נפשׁ as the essential of man stands for the man himself
נפשׁ = seat of the appetites, in all periods (46 t.)
נ׳ = seat of emotions and passions
נפשׁ is used occasionally for mental acts
נפשׁ for acts of the will is dub.
נפשׁ = character is still more dub.
נ׳ in D
base
H5315 נֶ֫פֶשׁ soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, appetite, emotion, and passion . = that which breathes, the breathing substance or being
. The נפשׁ becomes a living being
. The נפשׁ is specif.
. The נפשׁ as the essential of man stands for the man himself
. נפשׁ = seat of the appetites, in all periods (46 t.)
. נ׳ = seat of emotions and passions
. נפשׁ is used occasionally for mental acts
. נפשׁ for acts of the will is dub.
. נפשׁ = character is still more dub.
. נ׳ in D
5315 nephesh neh'-fesh
from 5314; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of
(abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal,
accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental):--any,
appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, X dead(-ly), desire,
X (dis-)contented, X fish, ghost, + greedy, he, heart(-y),
(hath, X jeopardy of) life (X in jeopardy), lust, man, me,
mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-,
thy-)self, them (your)-selves, + slay, soul, + tablet, they,
thing, (X she) will, X would have it.
see HEBREW for 05314
נֶ֫פֶשׁ (ne.phesh) — soul.
1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion
1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man
1b) living being
1c) living being (with life in the blood)
1d) the man himself, self, person or individual
1e) seat of the appetites
1f) seat of emotions and passions
1g) activity of mind
1g1) uncertain
1h) activity of the will
1h1) uncertain
1i) activity of the character
1i1) uncertain
נֶ֫פֶשׁ (ne.phesh) — soul: life.
1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion
1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man
1b) living being
1c) living being (with life in the blood)
1d) the man himself, self, person or individual
1e) seat of the appetites
1f) seat of emotions and passions
1g) activity of mind
Prep | N-cs | Suff — Preposition · noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHR/Ncfsc/Sp3ms
דָּם (dam) means 'blood' and refers to the blood of both humans and animals. It is often associated with death, particularly when shed, and can also figuratively denote the juice of grapes or bloodshed. The term carries religious significance and is used in various contexts, including references to guilt and innocence.
דָּם 300 n.m. blood
blood of man or animal
usually blood become visible
blood used with religious significance
fig. of wine
base
H1818 דָּם blood
1818 dam dawm
from 1826 (compare 119); blood (as that which when shed
causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of
the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed
(i.e. drops of blood):--blood(-y, -guiltiness, (-thirsty), +
innocent.
see HEBREW for 01826
see HEBREW for 0119
דָּם (dam) — blood.
1) blood
1a) of wine (fig.)
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3ms
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
אָכַל (akal) means 'to eat' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including literal consumption by humans and animals, as well as figurative uses like devouring by fire or destruction. It can describe actions such as feeding or causing to eat, and it also appears in contexts of oppression and destruction. The verb has various forms, indicating different subjects and nuances.
אָכַל 806 vb. eat
Qal
eat, human subject
of beasts, birds, etc., eat, devour
fig. of fire, devour, consume
of sword, devour, slay
in genl., devour, consume, destroy
fig. of oppression, devour the poor
Niph.
be eaten by man
be devoured by fire, consumed
be wasted, destroyed, of flesh
Pu. be consumed
Hiph.
cause to eat, feed with
cause to devoure, obj. sword
base
H398 אָכַל eat .. eat, human subject
. of beasts, birds, etc., eat, devour
. fig. of fire, devour, consume
. of sword, devour, slay
. in genl., devour, consume, destroy
. fig. of oppression, devour the poor
. . be eaten by man
. be devoured by fire, consumed
. be wasted, destroyed, of flesh
. be consumed
. . cause to eat, feed with
. cause to devoure, obj. sword
398 'akal aw-kal'
a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively):--X at
all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up),
feed (with), food, X freely, X in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay)
meat, X quite.
אָכַל (a.khal) — to eat.
1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to eat (human subject)
1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds)
1a3) to devour, consume (of fire)
1a4) to devour, slay (of sword)
1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought)
1a6) to devour (of oppression)
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be eaten (by men)
1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire)
1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh)
1c) (Pual)
1c1) to cause to eat, feed with
1c2) to cause to devour
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to feed
1d2) to cause to eat
1e) (Piel)
1e1) consume
Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp — Verb · Qal · imperfect second person masculine pluralHVqi2mp
