Judges 1:11 — Word Study
WLCוַיֵּ֣לֶךְ מִשָּׁ֔ם אֶל־ יוֹשְׁבֵ֖י דְּבִ֑יר וְשֵׁם־ דְּבִ֥יר לְפָנִ֖ים קִרְיַת־ סֵֽפֶר׃
BSAFrom thereshâm [at that point in time, thence] againstʼêl the inhabitantsyâshab [those dwelling, residents] of DebirDᵉbîyr [a city in Judah] formerlypânîym known asshêm [previously named] Kiriath-sepherQiryath Çannâh [city of the book, Kiriath-sannah]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ | and he went | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| מִשָּׁ֔ם | from there | Preposition, adverb |
| אֶל־ | against | Preposition |
| יוֹשְׁבֵ֖י | [the] inhabitants of | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine plural common |
| דְּבִ֑יר | Debir | Noun proper |
| וְשֵׁם־ | and [the] name of | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular construct |
| דְּבִ֥יר | Debir | Noun proper |
| לְפָנִ֖ים | before | Preposition, noun common masculine plural absolute |
| קִרְיַת־ | [was] Kiriath | Noun proper |
| סֵֽפֶר׃ | Sepher | Noun proper |
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| BSB | From there they marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). |
| KJV | And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjath-sepher: |
| ASV | And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir. (Now the name of Debir beforetime was Kiriath-sepher.) |
| YLT | And he goeth thence unto the inhabitants of Debir (and the name of Debir formerly [is] Kirjath-Sepher), |
| WEB | From there he went against the inhabitants of Debir. (The name of Debir before that was Kiriath Sepher.) |
| BBE | And from there he went up against the people of Debir. (Now the name of Debir in earlier times was Kiriath-sepher.) |
Where they part company is וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ — see How Translations Differ.
The main action is clearly stated first, followed by descriptive phrases that provide context.
6 commentators on this verse
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clause
verbהלך
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Deep Study — Judges 1:11
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Context — The Conquest of Canaangenerated
Judges 1:11 describes Judah's military actions as they move against the city of Debir, which is also identified as Kiriath-sepher. This verse is part of a larger narrative detailing the Israelite conquests in the Promised Land, illustrating the ongoing efforts of the tribes to secure their inheritance as outlined in the book of Joshua. The context emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promises to the Israelites regarding the land He had given them.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 10:38–39 | Finally Joshua and all Israel with him turned toward Debir and fought against it. |
| 2 | Joshua 15:15 | From there he marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 2 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ, vai.Ye.lekhgenerated
The verb הָלַךְ (halak) means 'to go' or 'to walk', and it can describe both physical movement and metaphorical journeys. In this verse, it indicates the action of marching, highlighting the military advance of Judah.
The parsing as a sequential imperfect third person masculine singular indicates an ongoing action, suggesting that this was part of a larger campaign. The verb's use here connects to the broader themes of movement and conquest in the narrative.
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 וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ, he went, governs the sentence, indicating the action taken by Judah. The structure includes a prepositional phrase indicating direction, a noun phrase for the inhabitants, and additional identifying information about Debir.
The sentence is structured to emphasize the action of marching, with the verb positioned at the beginning, indicating the primary focus of the narrative.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ as ἀνέβησαν (anebēsan), which conveys a sense of ascending or going up. This choice may imply a more significant movement, as if the Israelites were not just marching but also claiming a higher ground.
This translation reflects a possible interpretative nuance, suggesting a purposeful advance into a contested territory.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Judges 1:11 tells us that Judah marched against the people living in Debir, which was also called Kiriath-sepher. This verse is part of the story of how the Israelites took control of the land God promised them.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Debir means 'sanctuary' or 'place of the oracle' and is significant as a city in the conquest narrative.
Kiriath-sepher is noted as a previous name for Debir, highlighting its historical significance and possibly its cultural or religious importance.
Judah's actions demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promises to the Israelites as they take possession of the land.
This verse is part of the broader theme of Israel's conquest of Canaan, showing the ongoing struggle and military campaigns of the tribes.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of following God's commands?
- How can we apply the lessons of conquest and promise to our own lives today?
- In what ways can we prepare ourselves for the challenges we face, similar to how Judah prepared for battle?
- What significance does the name change from Kiriath-sepher to Debir hold in the context of this narrative?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Richard Challoner comments on the significance of the name Kiriath-sepher, suggesting it may refer to a place of learning or a library.
The city of letters: Perhaps so called from some famous school, or library, kept there.Early Church Fathers on Judges 1 →
Commentators on this verse — 6 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Judges 1:11 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before [was] Kirjathsepher. [See comments on Joshua 15:15].
Read John Gill on Judges 1 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjath-sepher: Debir.
Read Robert Jamieson on Judges 1 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJudges 1:11 And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before [was] Kirjathsepher: Judges 1:12 And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kirjathsepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife. Judges 1:13 And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’ s younger brother, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife. Ver. 11-13, &c. See Joshua 15:15-16, &c., &c.
Read John Trapp on Judges 1 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(11) Debir.—See Joshua 15:15; Joshua 15:49. In Joshua 10:38-39, its conquest is assigned to Joshua. The name means “the oracle.” It afterwards became a Levitic town. There seem to have been two other Debirs (Joshua 15:7; Joshua 13:26). This one is identified by Dr. Rosen with Dewirban, near the spring Ain Nunkûr south-west of Hebron. Kirjath-sepher.—The name is curious and interesting. It means “the city of the book,” and is rendered in the LXX. by “city of letters.” It was also called Kirjath-sannah (Joshua 15:49), which, according to Bochart, means “city of learning.” Perhaps, therefore, we may consider that it was a famous centre of Canaanite culture and worship. All further attempts to…
Read Charles John Ellicott on Judges 1 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges11. he went] Originally, perhaps, he went up as in Joshua 15:15; LXX here they went up. The subject is Caleb in Judges 1:20 restored to its proper place. Joshua 15:15-19 describes the capture of Debir in almost identical words. Debir … Kiriath-sepher] Probably eḍ ?-Ḍ ?βharξyeh, 4 or 5 hours S.W. of Hebron, cf. Joshua 11:21; Joshua 15:50, and note the position of Anab. The K.-sannah of Jos 15:50 seems to be merely a corrupted form of Kiriath-sepher, i.e. ‘book-town,’ as the LXX, Vulgate, Targ. (‘Archive-town’) understand it. Some MSS. of the LXX, and the Peshitto, transliterate the Hebr. into a form K.-sτp̣ ?hηr which means ‘town of the scribe,’ and corresponds with the Egyptian name of the…
Read Cambridge on Judges 1 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the BibleOF HEBRON, AND EXPLOIT AND REWARD OF OTHNIEL, Judges 1:10-15. This passage is nearly identical with Joshua 15:14-19. It may have been copied from the Book of Joshua, or from some older work.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Judges 1 →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
From there they marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher).
From there he went against the inhabitants of Debir. (The name of Debir before that was Kiriath Sepher.)
From there they marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher).
From there they attacked the people of Debir. (Debir used to be called Kiriath Sepher.)
Tyndale line
And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjath-sepher:
And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir. (Now the name of Debir beforetime was Kiriath-sepher.)
And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir. (Now the name of Debir beforetime was Kiriath-sepher.)
And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before was Kirjath-sepher:
And from thence hee went to the inhabitantes of Debir, and the name of Debir in olde time was Kiriath-sepher.
Strictly literal
And from there he went against the inhabitants of Debir; now the name of Debir before was Kirjath-sepher.
And he goeth thence unto the inhabitants of Debir (and the name of Debir formerly [is] Kirjath-Sepher),
And he goes there to the inhabitants of Debir (and the name of Debir [was] formerly Kirjath-Sepher),
And he went from there against the inhabitants of Debir; and the name of Debir was formerly Kiryath-sepher:
From there the men of Judah advanced against the inhabitants of Debir (the name of Debir was previously Kiriath Sepher).
From the Latin
And departing from thence he went to the inhabitants of Dabir, the ancient name of which was Cariath-Sepher, that is, the city of letters.
Simplified
From there they went on to attack the people living in Debir (previously known as Kiriath Sepher).
And from there he went up against the people of Debir. (Now the name of Debir in earlier times was Kiriath-sepher.)
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 Septuagint show agreement in the overall narrative structure, with the Septuagint matching 8 of the 10 words. The Dead Sea Scrolls have a partial restoration, indicating some words were supplied by an editor, but the core message remains consistent across these witnesses.
וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ מִשָּׁ֔ם אֶל־ יוֹשְׁבֵ֖י דְּבִ֑יר וְשֵׁם־ דְּבִ֥יר לְפָנִ֖ים קִרְיַת־ סֵֽפֶר׃
8 of the 10 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
[וילך] [משם] [אל] ישבי דביר ושם דביר לפנים קרית [ספר]
5 words on the leather — 1 partly restored, 4 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 Judges 1:11
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.
הָלַךְ (halak) means 'to go,' 'come,' or 'walk,' and covers a wide range of literal and figurative uses, including aspects of life and death. It can describe physical movement, moral conduct, and even influence on character. The verb appears in various forms, such as Qal, Piel, and Hithpael, indicating different nuances like leading or traversing.
הָלַךְ 1546 vb. go, come, walk
Qal Impf. usually (629 t.) as if from ילך
lit.
of persons
Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations
in like manner of inanimate things
The inf. abs. is often used
as in other vbs., quite independently
to intensify meaning of finite form
most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs.
with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance
with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare)
in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance
twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך, but another vb. denoting motion
quite by itself
13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec.
akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt.
In combination with other verbal forms
Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident:
pass away, die
H1980 הָלַךְ go, come, walk .Impf. usually (629 t.) as if from ילך . lit. . of persons
. Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations
. in like manner of inanimate things
. The inf. abs. is often used . as in other vbs., quite independently
. to intensify meaning of finite form
. most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. . with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance
. with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare)
. in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. + adj. denoting progress, advance
. twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך, but another vb. denoting motion
. quite by itself
. 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec.
. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt.
. In combination with other verbal forms
1980 halak haw-lak'
akin to 3212; a primitive root; to walk (in a great variety
of applications, literally and figuratively):--(all) along,
apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant,
depart, + be eased, enter, exercise (self), + follow, forth,
forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on,
out, up and down), + greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead,
march, X more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away),
be at the point, quite, run (along), + send, speedily, spread,
still, surely, + tale-bearer, + travel(-ler), walk (abroad,
on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax,
(way-)faring man, X be weak, whirl.
see HEBREW for 03212
הָלַךְ (ha.lakh) — to go: went.
: went/go[away]
1) to go, walk, come
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away
1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to walk
1b2) to walk (fig.)
1c) (Hithpael)
1c1) to traverse
1c2) to walk about
1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
הָלַךְ (ha.lakh) — to go: come.
: come[nearer]
1) to go, walk, come
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away
1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to walk
1b2) to walk (fig.)
1c) (Hithpael)
1c1) to traverse
1c2) to walk about
1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
הָלַךְ (ha.lakh) — to go: walk.
: walk/move
1) to go, walk, come
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away
1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to walk
1b2) to walk (fig.)
1c) (Hithpael)
1c1) to traverse
Hc/Vqw3ms — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/Vqw3ms
שָׁם (sham) is a Hebrew adverb meaning 'there' or 'thither,' indicating a location or direction. It can also refer to a point in time, translating to 'then.' The word is derived from a relative pronoun and is used in various contexts, including movement and temporal references.
שָׁם adv. there, thither
base
H8033 שָׁם there, thither
8033 sham shawm
a primitive particle (rather from the relative pronoun, 834);
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or
thence:--in it, + thence, there (-in, + of, + out), +
thither, + whither.
see HEBREW for 0834
שָׁם (sham) — there.
1) there, thither
1a) there
1b) thither (after verbs of motion)
1c) from there, thence
1d) then (as an adverb of time)
Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
שָׁם (sham) — (Jerusalem) Is There.
Combined with ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
This name means there, thither
Prep | Adv — Preposition · adverbHR/D
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)
Prep — PrepositionHR
a-genst' (kata; enantion; pros): Preposition expressing contrast. When used of direction, equivalent to "toward" (Mt 10:35; 12:14, etc.); when of position, meaning "opposite," "facing," "in front of" (1Ki 7:5; Ge 15:10, Ro 8:31); when of action, "opposed to" (Mt 5:11; 26:59; 1Co 4:6); "in resistance to" (Heb 12:4); "provision for" (Greek eis, literally, "unto, toward" (1Ti 6:19)). Sometimes also applied to what breaks an established order as "customs" (
יָשַׁב (yashab) is a Hebrew verb meaning to sit, remain, or dwell. It encompasses a range of actions from simply sitting down to more complex ideas like establishing a home or causing a place to be inhabited. The entries indicate various forms, including Qal (to sit), Niphal (to be inhabited), and Hiphil (to cause to dwell). There is an Aramaic equivalent, יְתִב (ye.tiv), meaning 'to dwell'.
יָשַׁב 1090 vb. sit, remain, dwell
Qal
sit
sit, sit down
sit down
sit = be set (as a jewel)
remain, stay, tarry
with special emphasis of qualifying phr.
dwell, have one’s abode
of a land or city, sit, abide, seated in its place, fig. for be inhabited
Niph. be inhabited, of land
Pi. and they shall set their encampments in thee
Hiph.
cause to sit
cause to abide
cause to dwell
cause cities to be inhabited
marry (prop. give a dwelling to)
Hoph. and ye be made to dwell alone in the midst of the land
base
H3427 יָשַׁב sit, remain, dwell
3427 yashab yaw-shab'
a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as
judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to
remain; causatively, to settle, to marry:--(make to)
abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease
self, endure, establish, X fail, habitation, haunt, (make to)
inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, X marry(-ing),
(bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(- tle),
(down-)sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate),
take, tarry.
יָשַׁב (ya.shav) — to dwell.
1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to sit, sit down
1a2) to be set
1a3) to remain, stay
1a4) to dwell, have one's abode
1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited
1c) (Piel) to set, place
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to cause to sit
1d2) to cause to abide, set
1d3) to cause to dwell
1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited
1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to)
1e) (Hophal)
1e1) to be inhabited
1e2) to make to dwell
Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
V-Qal — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine plural commonHVqrmpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
דְּבִיר (deb-eer) refers to both a king of Eglon and a geographical location in ancient Palestine, specifically a town in the mountains of Judah and another in Gilead east of the Jordan. The term is associated with meanings like 'sanctuary' and 'not a pasture.' There is some overlap in naming, as it is also linked to Kiriath-sannah and Lo-debar.
דְּבִיר
n. pr. m. king of Eglon
n. pr. loc.
N. border of Judah
town of the Gadites
a royal city of Canaanites
base
לִדְבִר n.pr.loc. only in Jos 13:26; E. of Jordan, in tribe of Gad
ref
H1688a דְּבִיר . n. pr. m. king of Eglon
. n. pr. loc. N. border of Judah
H1688b לִדְבִר E. of Jordan, in tribe of Gad
1688 Dbiyr deb-eer'
or (shortened) Dbir (Josh. 13:26 (but see 3810)) {deb-eer'};
the same as 1687; Debir, the name of an Amoritish king and of
two places in Palestine:--Debir.
see HEBREW for 03810
see HEBREW for 01687
דְּבִיר (de.vir) — Debir.
Debir = "sanctuary"
a town in the mountains of Judah west of Hebron and given to the priests and a city of refuge
Also named: qir.yat san.nah (קִרְיַת־סֵ֫פֶר "Kiriath-sannah" H7158)
לִדְבִר (lid.vir) — Debir.
Lo-debar = "not a pasture"
a town in Manasseh in Gilead east of the Jordan
Another name of lo de.var (לֹא דְבָר "Lo-debar" H3810)
דְּבִיר (de.vir) — Debir.
Lo-debar = "not a pasture"
a town in Manasseh in Gilead east of the Jordan
דְּבִיר (de.vir) — Debir.
A man living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at Jos.10.3
§ Lo-debar = "not a pasture"
a town in Manasseh in Gilead east of the Jordan
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
Debir
Oracle town; sanctuary. (1.) One of the eleven cities to the west of Hebron, in the highlands of Judah (Josh. 15:49; Judg. 1:11-15). It was originally one of the towns of the Anakim (Josh. 15:15), and was also called Kirjath-sepher (q.v.) and Kirjath-sannah (49). Caleb, who had conquered and taken possession of the town and district of Hebron (Josh. 14:6-15), offered the hand of his daughter to any one who would successfully lead a party against Debir. Othniel, his younger brother (Judg. 1:13; 3:9), achieved the conquest, and gained Achsah as his wife. She was not satisfied with the portion her father gave her, and…
king of Eglon; one of the five kings hanged by Joshua. (Joshua 10:3,23) (B.C. 1440.)
A word, an oracle, Jud 1:11, a place called also KIRJATH-SEPHER, a city of books; and KIRJATH-SANNAH, a city of literature, Jos 5:15,15. Judging from the names, it appears to have been some sacred place among the Canaanites, and a repository of their records. It was a city in the south-west part of Judea, conquered from the Anakim by Joshua, but recaptured by the Canaanites, and resubdued by Othniel, and afterwards given to the priests, Jos 10:38,39 15:15-17 21:15. Its site is wholly lost. There was another Debir in Gad, and a third on the border of Benjamin, Jos 13:26 15:7.
an orator; a word
שֵׁם (shem) means 'name' and encompasses various meanings such as reputation, fame, and glory. It can refer to the designation of God and is often associated with memorials or monuments. The word is built from a primitive root and highlights individuality and honor. There is a mention of its use in relation to false gods, which is forbidden.
שֵׁם 864 n.m. name (√ unknown)
of river, beasts, city, i.e. exact designation of it
usu. of pers.
= reputation
esp. as giving a man a kind of posthumous life, esp. in his sons
name, as designation of God
of false gods, use forbidden
= memorial, monument
base
H8034 שֵׁם name (√ unknown)
8034 shem shame
a primitive word (perhaps rather from 7760 through the idea
of definite and conspicuous position; compare 8064); an
appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by
implication honor, authority, character:--+ base,
(in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
see HEBREW for 07760
see HEBREW for 08064
שֵׁם (shem) — name.
1) name
1a) name
1b) reputation, fame, glory
1c) the Name (as designation of God)
1d) memorial, monument
Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Conj | N-ms — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular constructHC/Ncmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
דְּבִיר (deb-eer) refers to both a king of Eglon and a geographical location in ancient Palestine, specifically a town in the mountains of Judah and another in Gilead east of the Jordan. The term is associated with meanings like 'sanctuary' and 'not a pasture.' There is some overlap in naming, as it is also linked to Kiriath-sannah and Lo-debar.
דְּבִיר
n. pr. m. king of Eglon
n. pr. loc.
N. border of Judah
town of the Gadites
a royal city of Canaanites
base
לִדְבִר n.pr.loc. only in Jos 13:26; E. of Jordan, in tribe of Gad
ref
H1688a דְּבִיר . n. pr. m. king of Eglon
. n. pr. loc. N. border of Judah
H1688b לִדְבִר E. of Jordan, in tribe of Gad
1688 Dbiyr deb-eer'
or (shortened) Dbir (Josh. 13:26 (but see 3810)) {deb-eer'};
the same as 1687; Debir, the name of an Amoritish king and of
two places in Palestine:--Debir.
see HEBREW for 03810
see HEBREW for 01687
דְּבִיר (de.vir) — Debir.
Debir = "sanctuary"
a town in the mountains of Judah west of Hebron and given to the priests and a city of refuge
Also named: qir.yat san.nah (קִרְיַת־סֵ֫פֶר "Kiriath-sannah" H7158)
לִדְבִר (lid.vir) — Debir.
Lo-debar = "not a pasture"
a town in Manasseh in Gilead east of the Jordan
Another name of lo de.var (לֹא דְבָר "Lo-debar" H3810)
דְּבִיר (de.vir) — Debir.
Lo-debar = "not a pasture"
a town in Manasseh in Gilead east of the Jordan
דְּבִיר (de.vir) — Debir.
A man living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at Jos.10.3
§ Lo-debar = "not a pasture"
a town in Manasseh in Gilead east of the Jordan
HNpl — Noun properHNpl
Debir
Oracle town; sanctuary. (1.) One of the eleven cities to the west of Hebron, in the highlands of Judah (Josh. 15:49; Judg. 1:11-15). It was originally one of the towns of the Anakim (Josh. 15:15), and was also called Kirjath-sepher (q.v.) and Kirjath-sannah (49). Caleb, who had conquered and taken possession of the town and district of Hebron (Josh. 14:6-15), offered the hand of his daughter to any one who would successfully lead a party against Debir. Othniel, his younger brother (Judg. 1:13; 3:9), achieved the conquest, and gained Achsah as his wife. She was not satisfied with the portion her father gave her, and…
king of Eglon; one of the five kings hanged by Joshua. (Joshua 10:3,23) (B.C. 1440.)
A word, an oracle, Jud 1:11, a place called also KIRJATH-SEPHER, a city of books; and KIRJATH-SANNAH, a city of literature, Jos 5:15,15. Judging from the names, it appears to have been some sacred place among the Canaanites, and a repository of their records. It was a city in the south-west part of Judea, conquered from the Anakim by Joshua, but recaptured by the Canaanites, and resubdued by Othniel, and afterwards given to the priests, Jos 10:38,39 15:15-17 21:15. Its site is wholly lost. There was another Debir in Gad, and a third on the border of Benjamin, Jos 13:26 15:7.
an orator; a word
The Hebrew word פָּנֶה (*pāneh*) is a noun meaning 'face' or 'presence,' and it appears in various contexts, including the faces of seraphim and animals, as well as the surface of the ground. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'before' or 'in front of.' The word is built from a root that suggests turning or facing, and it encompasses a wide range of applications, both literal and figurative.
[פָּנֶה], pl. פָּנִים 2123 n.m. face, also faces
face, faces
presence, person
technically, see one's face, i.e. appear before one, in one's presence
face of seraphim
face of animals
face (= surface) of ground
as adv.loc. before
for other phrases
with prepositions
base
H6440 פָּנֶה, pl. פָּנִים face, also faces . . face, faces
. . presence, person
. technically, see one's face, i.e. appear before one, in one's presence
. face of seraphim
. face of animals
. face (= surface) of ground
. as adv. loc. before
. for other phrases
. with prepositions
6440 paniym paw-neem'
plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun (paneh
{paw-neh'}; from 6437); the face (as the part that turns);
used in a great variety of applications (literally and
figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a
preposition (before, etc.):--+ accept, a-(be- )fore(-time),
against, anger, X as (long as), at, + battle, + because (of),
+ beseech, countenance, edge, + employ, endure, + enquire,
face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er
time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, X him(-self), +
honourable, + impudent, + in, it, look(-eth) (- s), X me, +
meet, X more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), X on,
open, + out of, over against, the partial, person, + please,
presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, + regard, right
forth, + serve, X shewbread, sight, state, straight, + street,
X thee, X them(-selves), through (+ - out), till, time(-s)
פָּנֶה (pa.neh) — face: before.
: before/to/front
1) face
1a) face, faces
1b) presence, person
1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim)
1d) face (of animals)
1e) face, surface (of ground)
1f) as adv of loc/temp
1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before
1g) with prep
1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
פָּנֶה (pa.neh) — face.
: face
1) face
1a) face, faces
1b) presence, person
1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim)
1d) face (of animals)
1e) face, surface (of ground)
1f) as adv of loc/temp
1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before
1g) with prep
1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from…
Prep | N-cp — Preposition · noun common masculine plural absoluteHR/Ncmpa
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).
קִרְיַת־סֵ֫פֶר n.pr.loc. in S. Judah
base
H7158 קִרְיַת־סֵ֫פֶר, קִרְיַת סַנָּה
7158 Qiryath Cannah keer-yath' san-naw'
or Qiryath Cepher {keer-yath' say-fer}; from 7151 and a
simpler feminine from the same as 5577, or (for the latter
name) 5612; city of branches, or of a book; Kirjath-Sannah or
Kirjath-Sepher, a place in Palestine:--Kirjath-sannah,
Kirjath-sepher.
see HEBREW for 07151
see HEBREW for 05577
see HEBREW for 05612
קִרְיַת־סֵ֫פֶר (qir.yat san.nah) — Kiriath-sannah.
Kirjath-sepher or Kirjath-sannah = "city of the book"
a town in the mountains of Judah to the west of Hebron
Another name of de.vir (דְּבִיר "Debir" H1688A)
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
kir'-i-ath (qiryath, "city"; the King James Version Kirjath): Mentioned (Jos 18:28) as a city of Benjamin; has been identified with Kuriet el `Enab, "town of grapes," a prosperous town on the highroad between Jerusalem and Jaffa; it is sometimes spoken of by the inhabitants as Qurieh. It is, however, generally thought that Kiriath here stands for KIRIATH-JEARIM (which see). See P E F, III, 132, Sh XVII.
קִרְיַת־סֵ֫פֶר n.pr.loc. in S. Judah
base
H7158 קִרְיַת־סֵ֫פֶר, קִרְיַת סַנָּה
7158 Qiryath Cannah keer-yath' san-naw'
or Qiryath Cepher {keer-yath' say-fer}; from 7151 and a
simpler feminine from the same as 5577, or (for the latter
name) 5612; city of branches, or of a book; Kirjath-Sannah or
Kirjath-Sepher, a place in Palestine:--Kirjath-sannah,
Kirjath-sepher.
see HEBREW for 07151
see HEBREW for 05577
see HEBREW for 05612
קִרְיַת־סֵ֫פֶר (qir.yat san.nah) — Kiriath-sannah.
Kirjath-sepher or Kirjath-sannah = "city of the book"
a town in the mountains of Judah to the west of Hebron
Another name of de.vir (דְּבִיר "Debir" H1688A)
HNpl — Noun properHNpl