Habakkuk 2:4 — Word Study
WLCהִנֵּ֣ה עֻפְּלָ֔ה לֹא־ יָשְׁרָ֥ה נַפְשׁ֖וֹ בּ֑וֹ וְצַדִּ֖יק בֶּאֱמוּנָת֥וֹ יִחְיֶֽה׃
BSALook athinnêh [behold, take notice] the proud oneʻâphal■ [the man of pride, lifted up] his soulnephesh [the essence of his being, living being] is notlôʼ uprightyâshar■ [straight, smooth] ◂but the righteoustsaddîyq [just, made right with God] will livechâyâh▸ [have life, be revived] by faithʼĕmûwnâh [faithfulness, trust in God, his faith]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| הִנֵּ֣ה | there! | Particle |
| עֻפְּלָ֔ה | it is swollen | Verb, Pual, perfect third person feminine singular |
| לֹא־ | not | Particle |
| יָשְׁרָ֥ה | it is upright | Verb, Qal, perfect third person feminine singular |
| נַפְשׁ֖וֹ | self his | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| בּ֑וֹ | in him | Preposition, suffix |
| וְצַדִּ֖יק | and [the] righteous | Conjunction |
| בֶּאֱמוּנָת֥וֹ | by faithfulness his | Preposition, noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| יִחְיֶֽה׃ | he will live | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
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| BSB | Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright — but the righteous will live by faith — |
| KJV | Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. |
| ASV | Behold, his soul is puffed up, it is not upright in him; but the righteous shall live by his faith. |
| YLT | Lo, a presumptuous one! Not upright is his soul within him, And the righteous by his stedfastness liveth. |
| WEB | Behold, his soul is puffed up. It is not upright in him, but the righteous will live by his faith. |
| BBE | As for the man of pride, my soul has no pleasure in him; but the upright man will have life through his good faith. |
The translations agree closely on the main themes, particularly regarding the concepts of pride and righteousness.
The sentence structure highlights the contrast between the proud and the righteous, with a clear division between the two clauses.







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clause
subjectצַדִּיק
verbעָפַל
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Deep Study — Habakkuk 2:4
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Context — The Contrast of the Proud and the Righteousgenerated
Habakkuk 2:4 presents a stark contrast between the proud individual, whose soul is not upright, and the righteous person, who will live by faith. This verse emphasizes the moral and spiritual implications of pride versus righteousness, and it serves as a reminder of the consequences of one's character and choices. The surrounding verses elaborate on the fate of the proud and the ultimate vindication of the righteous, reinforcing the theme of divine justice and faithfulness.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 40:11–12 | Unleash the fury of your wrath; look on every proud man and bring him low. |
| 2 | Daniel 4:30–37 | the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built by the might of my power as a royal residence and for the glory of my majesty?” |
| 3 | Daniel 5:20–23 | But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him. |
| 4 | Luke 18:14 | I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” |
| 5 | 2 Thessalonians 2:4 | He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 12 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — צַדִּיק, ve.tza.Dikgenerated
The word צַדִּיק (tsaddiyq) refers to someone who is just or righteous, embodying moral integrity and alignment with God's standards. It is derived from a root that emphasizes lawful behavior and ethical conduct, often used to describe individuals who are upright in their actions.
In this verse, the righteous are contrasted with the proud, highlighting their dependence on faith for life. The parsing indicates that it functions as a subject in the sentence, underscoring the importance of righteousness in the context of divine evaluation.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In the Berean Standard Bible, the wording aligns closely with the original Hebrew, particularly in its use of righteous for צַדִּיק.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb יָשְׁרָ֥ה (yashrah) governs the main clause, with several phrases elaborating on the subject and its condition. The structure emphasizes the contrast between the proud and the righteous.
The word order places the proud one first, establishing a clear distinction between the two types of individuals being discussed. The use of the conjunction וְ (ve) to introduce the righteous emphasizes their importance in the overall message.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew word עֻפְּלָ֔ה is rendered as ὑποστείληται (hyposteilētai), which also conveys a sense of being lifted up or proud. This choice reflects a consistent interpretation of pride in both texts.
The Greek translation of צַדִּיק as δίκαιος (dikaios) maintains the moral and ethical implications of righteousness, aligning closely with the Hebrew understanding.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Habakkuk 2:4 contrasts the proud, whose soul is not upright, with the righteous, who will live by faith. This verse highlights the consequences of pride and the promise of life for those who are just and faithful.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
This phrase indicates that the righteous person's life is sustained by their trust and faithfulness to God, which is a central theme in biblical teachings.
Pride is seen as a barrier to a right relationship with God, as it leads to self-reliance rather than dependence on Him.
Faith is emphasized as the means by which the righteous maintain their relationship with God and experience true life, contrasting with the fate of the proud.
This contrast teaches the importance of humility and righteousness, encouraging believers to trust in God rather than their own strength.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I seen pride manifest in my own life, and how can I address it?
- How can I cultivate a deeper faith that sustains my life and actions?
- What are some practical steps I can take to live righteously in my daily interactions?
- How does understanding this verse impact my view of God's justice and mercy?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early church fathers have commented on this verse, using it to discuss themes of righteousness and faith in God, as well as the dangers of pride.
“And if you will not believe, neither will you understand.” Also the Lord in the Gospel: “For if you believe not that I am he, you shall die in your sins.” Moreover, righteousness should subsist by faith.Early Church Fathers on Habakkuk 2 →
“But the righteous one will live from my faith.” So even if someone should be uncertain in their trust in the future and doubt if it will really happen, such a one is very much the object of dislike to me,Early Church Fathers on Habakkuk 2 →
Therefore pride is contrary to this justice of God, because it puts its trust in its own works. Thus the psalm continues, “Let not the foot of pride come to me.” This justice is the grace of the New Testament,Early Church Fathers on Habakkuk 2 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Habakkuk 2:4 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleBehold, his soul [which] is lifted up is not upright in him,.... This and the following clause describe two sorts of persons differently affected to the Messiah, and the promise of his coming.
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryBehold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. Behold, his soul which is lifted up - the Chaldean's soul (Maurer). The unbelieving Jew's soul (Henderson).
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleBehold; note it: there are two sorts of persons who concern themselves in this puzzling question of the Divine providence; some object. and quarrel contest with God, proudly, discontentedly, and impatiently; others inquire humbly, submitting themselves to God, and waiting for him. His soul, the heart and mind of every such one, which is lifted up; that proudly contests with the justice and wisdom of the Divine Providence, that slights promises of deliverance at so great a distance, and provides for his own safety by his own wit; is not upright; is very corrupt and wicked, full of (not only distrusts, but) positive conclusions against God’ s future punishing the wicked: such a one is so…
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsHabakkuk 2:4 Behold, his soul [which] is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.Ver. 4. Behold, his soul which is lifted up] Ebulat, protuberat, which swelleth like a bubble, and reaketh through its own weakness; he that by unbelief or carnal security withdraweth from God, and confideth in the creature; seeking to shift and save himself some other way, as he is a proud and presumptuous person, so let him know that, His soul is not upright in him] That is, it is very corrupt and crooked, stark naught; and God’ s soul can take no pleasure in him; but he will punish him as a runaway, as one that hath fled from his colours, forsaken his captain, revolted to the…
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(4) Behold his soul. . . .—Better, Behold his soul within him is puffed up, it is not upright. The soul of the Chaldæan invader is inflated with pride, self-dependence ousting from his mind all thoughts of God. It is therefore unsound and distorted. Habakkuk leaves the inference “and therefore it shall die” to be imagined, and hastens to the antithesis, “But the righteous man shall live by his faith.” The word live is emphatic. The reward promised to patient waitings on God is life—deliverance from destruction. How far the promise extends, and whether it includes that aspiration after future life which is plainly expressed by many Hebrew poets and prophets, we cannot determine. The student…
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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 4. Behold, his soul which is lifted up] Hee that presumes on his safety without any special warrant from God, is a proud man; and whatever he may profess, or think of himself, his mind is not upright in him. But he that is just by faith shall live - he that believes what God hath said relative to the Chaldeans besieging Jerusalem, shall make his escape from the place, and consequently shall save his life. The words in the New Testament are accommodated to the salvation which believers in Christ shall possess. Indeed, the just - the true Christians, who believed in Jesus Christ's words relative to the destruction of Jerusalem, when they found the Romans coming against it, left the…
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges4. Habakkuk 2:4 gives the contents of the vision. The present text reads: Behold his soul is puffed up, it is not upright in him; But the righteous shall live by his faithfulness. The term “puffed up” is perhaps properly said of ground, and means to be uneven, to have swelling heights, and when applied to the mind to swell, be puffed up or arrogant. The opposite idea is “upright,” properly even, without ruggedness or heights (Isaiah 40:3-4). Cf. Proverbs 30:32; Psalms 131:2. Instead of “is puffed up” the parallelism of the verse would naturally require a noun as subject, opposed to “the righteous” of next clause: Behold the …, his soul is not upright in him, but the righteous &c. No…
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleBehold, his soul which is lifted up - literally, swollen Is not upright in him - The construction is probably that of a condition expressed absolutely. Lo, swollen is it, not upright is his soul in him.
Read Albert Barnes on Habakkuk 2 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright — but the righteous will live by faith —
Behold, his soul is puffed up. It is not upright in him, but the righteous will live by his faith.
Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright—but the righteous will live by faith—
Look, the one whose desires are not upright will faint from exhaustion, but the person of integrity will live because of his faithfulness.
Tyndale line
Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
Behold, his soul is puffed up, it is not upright in him; but the righteous shall live by his faith.
Behold, his soul is puffed up, it is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
Behold, his soul which is lifted up, is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
Beholde, he that lifteth vp himselfe, his minde is not vpright in him, but the iust shall liue by his fayth,
Strictly literal
Behold, his soul is puffed up, it is not upright within him: but the just shall live by his faith.
Lo, a presumptuous one! Not upright is his soul within him, And the righteous by his stedfastness liveth.
Behold, a presumptuous one! His soul is not upright within him, || And the righteous lives by his faith.
Behold, disturbed, not at rest is the soul of [the wicked] in him; but the righteous ever liveth in his [trustful] faith.
Look! The one whose desires are not right within him is puffed up. But the righteous will live by his faith.
From the Latin
Behold, he that is unbelieving, his soul shall not be right in himself: but the just shall live in his faith.
Simplified
Look at those who are proud! They do not live right. But those who live right do so through their trust in God.
As for the man of pride, my soul has no pleasure in him; but the upright man will have life through his good faith.
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 Habakkuk 2:4 reads, 'Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright — but the righteous will live by faith.' The Septuagint agrees with the Masoretic Text in meaning, though it presents the words in its own Greek structure. The Dead Sea Scrolls, specifically 4Q82, contain fragments that match the Masoretic Text closely, but some words are partly restored or supplied by an editor. The Mur88 scroll, however, does not preserve any text for this verse and similarly has words supplied entirely by an editor. Overall, the primary agreement is between the Masoretic Text and the Septuagint, while the Dead Sea Scrolls provide partial support with some editorial restoration.
הִנֵּ֣ה עֻפְּלָ֔ה לֹא־ יָשְׁרָ֥ה נַפְשׁ֖וֹ בּ֑וֹ וְצַדִּ֖יק בֶּאֱמוּנָת֥וֹ יִחְיֶֽה׃
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.
[הנה] [עפלה] [לא] ישרה נפש׳ו [ב׳ו] [וצדיק] [באמונת׳ו] [יחיה]
1 word on the leather — 1 partly restored, 7 supplied entire by an editor.
[הנה] [עפלה] [לא] [ישרה] [נפש׳ו] [ב׳ו] [וצדיק] [באמונת׳ו] [יחיה]
nothing on the leather here — 9 supplied entire by an editor.
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 Habakkuk 2:4
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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.
הִנֵּה (hinneh) is a Hebrew word meaning 'behold' or 'lo!' It serves as a demonstrative particle used to draw attention, appearing in contexts such as Genesis 19:2. The word is derived from a prolongation of another Hebrew term, but the entries do not provide further details on its usage beyond this.
הִנֵּה, once הִנֶּה־ Gn 19:2, demonstr.part. lo!, behold!
base
H2009 הִנֵּה, הִנֶּה־ lo!, behold!
2009 hinneh hin-nay'
prolongation for 2005; lo!:--behold, lo, see.
see HEBREW for 02005
הִנֵּה (hin.neh) — behold.
behold, lo, see, if
Part — ParticleHTj
עָפַל (aphal) is a Hebrew verb meaning to swell or be lifted up, with a figurative sense of presumption or heedlessness. The entries indicate that it can denote both a physical swelling and a metaphorical elevation in attitude. It appears in contexts such as Habakkuk 2:4 and Numbers 11:44.
H6075a עָפַל swell H6075b עָפַל perhaps be heedless
6075 `aphal aw-fal'
a primitive root; to swell; figuratively, be elated:--be
lifted up, presume.
עָפַל (a.phal) — to swell.
1) to lift up, swell, be lifted up
1a) (Pual) to swell
1b) (Hiphil) to be bold, be swelled
עָפַל (a.phal) — to presume.
1) to presume, be heedless
1a) (Hiphil) to be heedless, show heedlessness
V-Pual-Perf-3fs — Verb · Pual · perfect third person feminine singularHVPp3fs
swol'-'-n (pimprasthai, only in Ac 28:6): The Melitans expected to see Paul poisoned by the viper's bite. the Revised Version (British and American) and the King James Version translate it "swollen," but the word is used by certain medical writers in the sense of inflammation; see Nicander, Theriaca, 306; Hesiod, Theogonia, 856, expressing thereby the burning up by a thunderbolt. Swelling accompanies the local lesion of snake-bite and often large purpuric exudation of blood, as well as paralysis, especially of the lower limbs.
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
יָשַׁר (yashar) is a Hebrew root meaning to be smooth, straight, or right. It encompasses various nuances, including being upright, pleasing, and just. The word can also imply directing or leading someone along a straight path. Notably, it appears in ethical contexts, emphasizing straightforwardness and integrity.
יָשַׁר vb. be smooth, straight, right
Qal
go straight
fig., be pleasing, agreeable, right
in ethical sense, straightforward, upright
Pi.
make smooth, straight
lead straight along, direct
esteem right, approve
Pu. gold made level, laid smoothly out, upon the graven work
Hiph. let thine eyelids look straight before thee
base
H3474 יָשַׁר be smooth, straight, right
3474 yashar yaw-shar'
a primitive root; to be straight or even; figuratively, to be
(causatively, to make) right, pleasant, prosperous:--direct,
fit, seem good (meet), + please (will), be (esteem, go) right
(on), bring (look, make, take the) straight (way), be
upright(-ly).
יָשַׁר (ya.shar) — to smooth.
1) to be right, be straight, be level, be upright, be just, be lawful, be smooth
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to go straight
1a2) to be pleasing, be agreeable, be right (fig.)
1a3) to be straightforward, be upright
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to make right, make smooth, make straight
1b2) to lead, direct, lead straight along
1b3) to esteem right, approve
1c) (Pual) to be made level, be laid smoothly out
1d) (Hiphil) to make straight, look straight
V-Qal-Perf-3fs — Verb · Qal · perfect third person feminine singularHVqp3fs
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
N-cs | Suff — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHNcfsc/Sp3ms
וֹ (o) — him.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 3rd person masculine singular
HR/Sp3ms — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp3ms
צַדִּיק (tsaddiyq) means just or righteous, covering various aspects such as lawful behavior, moral conduct, and being justified by God. It is derived from a related root and is used to describe individuals who are upright in character and actions.
צַדִּיק 206 adj. just, righteous
base
H6662 צַדִּיק just, righteous
6662 tsaddiyq tsad-deek'
from 6663; just:--just, lawful, righteous (man).
see HEBREW for 06663
צַדִּיק (tsad.diq) — righteous.
1) just, lawful, righteous
1a) just, righteous (in government)
1b) just, right (in one's cause)
1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character)
1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God)
1e) right, correct, lawful
Conj | Adj — ConjunctionHC/Aamsa
The Hebrew word אֱמוּנָה (*emuwnah*) is built from the root of H529, indicating concepts of firmness and steadfastness. It encompasses meanings such as fidelity, trust, and stability. The entries consistently highlight its moral implications, particularly in relation to faithfulness.
אֱמוּנָה n.f. firmness, steadfastness, fidelity
lit. firmness, steadiness
steadfastness
faithfulness, trust
base
H530 אֱמוּנָה firmness, steadfastness, fidelity . lit. firmness, steadiness
. steadfastness
. faithfulness, trust
530 'emuwnah em-oo-naw'); or (shortened) >emunah {em-oo-naw'
feminine of 529; literally firmness; figuratively security;
morally fidelity:--faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set
office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily.
see HEBREW for 0529
אֱמוּנָה (e.mu.nah) — faithfulness.
firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness
Prep | N-fs | Suff — Preposition · noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHR/Ncfsc/Sp3ms
חָיָה (chayah) is a Hebrew verb meaning to live or have life, encompassing both literal and figurative senses. It includes various nuances such as reviving, preserving life, and restoring health. The entries detail its use in different stems, with Qal focusing on living and being quickened, while Piel and Hiphil emphasize giving life and reviving. No specific verse references are provided.
חָיָה 283 vb. live
Qal 203
live
be quickened, revive
Pi.
preserve alive, let live
give life
quicken, revive, refresh
Hiph.
preserve alive, let live
quicken, revive
base
H2421 חָיָה live .. live
. be quickened, revive
. . preserve alive, let live
. give life
. quicken, revive, refresh
. . preserve alive, let live
. quicken, revive
2421 chayah khaw-yaw'
a primitive root (compare 2331, 2421); to live, whether
literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive:--keep
(leave, make) alive, X certainly, give (promise) life, (let,
suffer to) live, nourish up, preserve (alive), quicken,
recover, repair, restore (to life), revive, (X God) save
(alive, life, lives), X surely, be whole.
see HEBREW for 02331
see HEBREW for 02421
חָיָה (cha.yah) — to live.
1) to live, have life, remain alive, sustain life, live prosperously, live for ever, be quickened, be alive, be restored to life or health
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to live
1a1a) to have life
1a1b) to continue in life, remain alive
1a1c) to sustain life, to live on or upon
1a1d) to live (prosperously)
1a2) to revive, be quickened
1a2a) from sickness
1a2b) from discouragement
1a2c) from faintness
1a2d) from death
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to preserve alive, let live
1b2) to give life
1b3) to quicken, revive, refresh
1b3a) to restore to life
1b3b) to cause to grow
1b3c) to restore
1b3d) to revive
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to preserve alive, let live
1c2) to quicken, revive
1c2a) to restore (to health)
1c2b) to revive
1c2c) to restore to life
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
