Judges 2:9 — Word Study
WLCוַיִּקְבְּר֤וּ אוֹתוֹ֙ בִּגְב֣וּל נַחֲלָת֔וֹ בְּתִמְנַת־ חֶ֖רֶס בְּהַ֣ר אֶפְרָ֑יִם מִצְּפ֖וֹן לְהַר־ גָּֽעַשׁ׃
BSAThey buriedqâbar▸ [laid to rest, interred] himʼêth in the landgᵉbûwl [territory, possession] of his inheritancenachălâh [portion, heritage] at Timnath-heresTimnath Chereç [Timnath-serah, portion of the sun] in the hill countryhar [mountainous region] of EphraimʼEphrayim [doubly fruitful, referring to Joseph's son] northtsâphôwn [on the north side, towards the north] of Mounthar GaashGaʻash [a hill in Palestine, meaning quaking or shaking]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַיִּקְבְּר֤וּ | and people buried | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine plural |
| אוֹתוֹ֙ | the object marker him | Particle, suffix |
| בִּגְב֣וּל | in [the] territory of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| נַחֲלָת֔וֹ | inheritance his | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| בְּתִמְנַת־ | in Timnath | Preposition, noun proper |
| חֶ֖רֶס | Heres | Noun proper |
| בְּהַ֣ר | in [the] hill country of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| אֶפְרָ֑יִם | Ephraim | Noun proper masculine |
| מִצְּפ֖וֹן | from [the] north | Preposition, noun common feminine singular construct |
| לְהַר־ | of [the] mountain of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| גָּֽעַשׁ׃ | Gaash | Noun proper |
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| BSB | They buried him in the land of his inheritance, at Timnath-heres in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash. |
| KJV | And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-heres, in the mount of Ephraim, on the north side of the hill Gaash. |
| ASV | And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-heres, in the hill-country of Ephraim, on the north of the mountain of Gaash. |
| YLT | and they bury him in the border of his inheritance, in Timnath-Heres, in the hill-country of Ephraim, on the north of mount Gaash; |
| WEB | They buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath Heres, in the hill country of Ephraim, on the north of the mountain of Gaash. |
| BBE | And they put his body in the earth in the land of his heritage in Timnath-heres, in the hill-country of Ephraim to the north of Mount Gaash. |
Where they part company is נַחֲלָת֔וֹ — see How Translations Differ.
The main verb is supported by several prepositional phrases that clarify the location and context of the burial.
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Deep Study — Judges 2:9
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Context — The Burial of Joshuagenerated
Judges 2:9 recounts the burial of Joshua, son of Nun, who led the Israelites into the Promised Land. His burial at Timnath-heres signifies the end of his leadership and the transition to a new generation. This moment is pivotal as it reflects the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises to Israel, as seen in Joshua 24:30.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 19:50 | as the LORD had commanded. They gave him the city of Timnath-serah in the hill country of Ephraim, as he requested. He rebuilt the city and settled in it. |
| 2 | Joshua 24:30 | And they buried him in the land of his inheritance, at Timnath-serah in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 2 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — נַחֲלָת֔וֹ, na.cha.la.Togenerated
The noun נַחֲלָה (nachalah) refers to inheritance or possession, derived from the root meaning 'to inherit.' It conveys the idea of a portion or heritage that is passed down, often in the context of land or property, as seen in various biblical passages.
In this verse, it specifically denotes Joshua's inherited land, emphasizing the significance of his burial site within the territory allotted to him. This highlights the connection between identity and land in the biblical 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 finite verb וַיִּקְבְּר֤וּ, vai.yik.be.Ru (and they buried), governs the entire sentence. It is followed by a direct object, אוֹתוֹ֙, o.To (him), and several prepositional phrases that provide context: the territory, the specific location, and the geographical details.
The structure emphasizes the act of burial and its significance, with the location in the hill country of Ephraim being particularly highlighted.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates וַיִּקְבְּר֤וּ as ἔθαψαν (ethapsan), which means 'they buried.' This choice aligns closely with the Hebrew meaning, maintaining the focus on the act of burial.
The translation of נַחֲלָת֔וֹ as αὐτοῦ (autou) indicates possession, reflecting the inheritance aspect without altering the original intent.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Judges 2:9 tells us that Joshua was buried in the land he inherited, at Timnath-heres in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash. This burial marks an important moment in Israel's history as they transition to a new generation.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It signifies that he was laid to rest in the land that was given to him, highlighting the connection between identity and land in biblical history.
Timnath-heres is the specific location where Joshua was buried, symbolizing his legacy and the fulfillment of God's promises to the Israelites.
Gaash means 'quaking' or 'shaking,' which may reflect the geographical features of the area or the significance of the events that took place there.
This verse marks the conclusion of Joshua's leadership and sets the stage for the next generation of Israelites, emphasizing the importance of remembering God's faithfulness.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What does Joshua's burial tell us about the importance of land in our own lives?
- How can we honor the legacies of those who have led us in faith?
- What does it mean to inherit something in a spiritual sense?
- In what ways can we ensure that future generations remember the works of God?
Commentators on this verse — 6 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Judges 2:9 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnathheres,.... In Joshua 24:30; it is called Timnathserah, the letters of "serah" being here inverted, make "heres", which sometimes is used
Read John Gill on Judges 2 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great works of the LORD, that he did for Israel. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on Judges 2 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJudges 2:9 And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnathheres, in the mount of Ephraim, on the north side of the hill Gaash.Ver. 9. And they buried him.] Burial is a mercy, whatever the Cynics held to the contrary: and places of burial are to be kept decent, in token that we expect a resurrection. In Timnathheres.] That is, The picture of the sun which was there worshipped. In detestation whereof, it may seem, the name was altered by transposition of letters in Timnathserah.
Read John Trapp on Judges 2 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(9) They buried him.—This circumstance is usually added in the case of kings, heroes, &c. (Genesis 23:19; Jeremiah 22:18, &c.), and this care about burial seems to point to at least a dim hope of that immortality which had not as yet been fully “brought to light.” In the border of his inheritance.—(See Joshua 19:49-50. It was in Mount Ephraim, and in a rugged and barren district—a circumstance which raised the astonishment of Paula at the self-denial of Joshua (Jer., Ep. 108): “She was much astonished that the distributor of possessions had chosen rough mountain districts for himself.” Timnath-heres.—“The portion of the sun.” This seems to be a mere “slip of the pen” (Ewald)—an accidental…
Read Charles John Ellicott on Judges 2 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges9. in the border of his inheritance] i.e. within the district allotted to him, Joshua 19:49. Timnath-heres] An early tradition, mentioned by Eusebius (Onom.Sacr. 261, 33) and Jerome, pointed out the tomb of Joshua at Thamna, a fortified place of some importance in Maccabaean and Roman times (1Ma 9:50; Jos., Ant. xiv. 11, 2, War iv. 8, 1), which, from the topographical notices of Josephus ll. cc., may be identified with the modern Tibneh, about 10 m. N.W. of Beth-el, in the Central Highlands. It is not unlikely that this was Timnath-ḥ ?eres; remarkable tombs are still to be seen on the N. slope of the hill to the S.W. of the town. A later, mediaeval, tradition fixes the site at Hâris, about…
Read Cambridge on Judges 2 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the BibleGENERAL OF THE TIMES OF THE JUDGES, Judges 2:6-23.This section, containing a general account of the period of the Judges, is naturally introduced by a connexion with the account of Joshua’s last
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Judges 2 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
They buried him in the land of his inheritance, at Timnath-heres in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash.
They buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath Heres, in the hill country of Ephraim, on the north of the mountain of Gaash.
They buried him in the land of his inheritance, at Timnath-heres in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash.
The people buried him in his allotted land in Timnath Heres in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash.
Tyndale line
And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-heres, in the mount of Ephraim, on the north side of the hill Gaash.
And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-heres, in the hill-country of Ephraim, on the north of the mountain of Gaash.
And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-heres, in the hill country of Ephraim, on the north of the mountain of Gaash.
And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-heres, in the mount of Ephraim, on the north side of the hill Gaash.
And they buryed him in the coastes of his inheritance, in Timnath-heres in mount Ephraim, on the Northside of mount Gaash.
Strictly literal
And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-Heres, in mount Ephraim, on the north side of the mountain of Gaash.
and they bury him in the border of his inheritance, in Timnath-Heres, in the hill-country of Ephraim, on the north of mount Gaash;
and they bury him in the border of his inheritance, in Timnath-Heres, in the hill-country of Ephraim, on the north of Mount Gaash;
And they buried him on the border of his inheritance in Timnath-cheres, in the mountain of Ephraim, on the north side of mount Ga'ash.
They buried him within the border of the land he was assigned in Timnath Heres, in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash.
From the Latin
And they buried him in the borders of his possession in Thamnathsare in mount Ephraim, on the north side of mount Gaas.
Simplified
They buried him in Timnath-heres in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash, the land he had been allocated.
And they put his body in the earth in the land of his heritage in Timnath-heres, in the hill-country of Ephraim to the north of Mount Gaash.
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 states that Joshua was buried in the land of his inheritance at Timnath-heres, in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash. The Septuagint closely matches the Masoretic Text, with 10 out of 11 words corresponding, indicating a strong agreement between these two ancient witnesses. However, the Septuagint presents the information with its own word order and articles, which may affect the phrasing but not the essential content. There are no significant differences noted in the Samaritan Pentateuch or the Dead Sea Scrolls for this verse, as they also align with the Masoretic Text in this instance.
וַיִּקְבְּר֤וּ אוֹתוֹ֙ בִּגְב֣וּל נַחֲלָת֔וֹ בְּתִמְנַת־ חֶ֖רֶס בְּהַ֣ר אֶפְרָ֑יִם מִצְּפ֖וֹן לְהַר־ גָּֽעַשׁ׃
10 of the 11 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.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in Judges 2:9
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.
קָבַר (qabar) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to bury.' It has several forms, including Qal (to bury), Niphal (to be buried), Piel (to bury in masses), and Pual (to be buried). The entries indicate its use in various contexts, including a reference to Genesis 25:10.
קָבַר 132 vb. bury
Qal 86 bury
Niph. 39 be buried
Pi. bury (in masses)
Pu. Gn 25:10.
base
H6912 קָבַר bury
6912 qabar kaw-bar'
a primitive root; to inter:--X in any wise, bury(-ier).
קָבַר (qa.var) — to bury.
1) to bury
1a) (Qal) to bury
1b) (Niphal) to be buried
1c) (Piel) to bury, bury (in masses)
1d) (Pual) to be buried
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine pluralHc/Vqw3mp
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
DirObjM | Suff — Particle · suffixHTo/Sp3ms
גְּבוּל (gbuwl) refers to a border or boundary, often implying a defined territory. It can denote a physical limit, such as a coast or landmark, and can also have figurative uses, like a region of darkness. The word is derived from a root meaning 'cord' and encompasses various meanings related to boundaries and territories.
גְּבוּל 240 n.m. border, boundary, territory
border, boundary
territory (enclosed within boundary)
base
H1366 גְּבוּל border, boundary, territory
1366 gbuwl gheb-ool'
or (shortened) gbul {gheb-ool'}; from 1379; properly, a cord
(as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extens. the
territory inclosed:--border, bound, coast, X great, landmark,
limit, quarter, space.
see HEBREW for 01379
גְּבוּל (ge.vul) — border: boundary.
: boundary
1) border, territory
1a) border
1b) territory (enclosed within boundary)
1c) region, territory (of darkness) (fig.)
Also means: ge.vul (גְּבוּל ": area" H1366H)
גְּבוּל (ge.vul) — border: area.
: area
1) border, territory
1a) border
1b) territory (enclosed within boundary)
1c) region, territory (of darkness) (fig.)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHR/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…
נַחֲלָה (nachalah) refers to concepts of possession and inheritance, encompassing property, shares, and heritage. It is derived from a root meaning to inherit and is used in the context of estates and heirlooms. The entries consistently highlight its relation to ownership and inheritance without significant disagreement among lexicons.
נַחֲלָה 224 n.f. possession, property, inheritance
property
portion, share
inheritance
base
H5159 נַחֲלָה possession, property, inheritance . property
. portion, share
. inheritance
5159 nachalah nakh-al-aw'
from 5157 (in its usual sense); properly, something
inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an
heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or
portion:--heritage, to inherit, inheritance, possession.
Compare 5158.
see HEBREW for 05157
see HEBREW for 05158
נַחֲלָה (na.cha.lah) — inheritance.
1) possession, property, inheritance, heritage
1a) property
1b) portion, share
1c) inheritance, portion
N-fs | Suff — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHNcfsc/Sp3ms
תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס (Timnath Cherec) and תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח (Timnath Cerach) both refer to a location in the hill country of Ephraim, associated with the meaning 'portion of the sun.' The entries indicate that Timnath-heres is the name used to avoid idolatrous connotations. It is noted as the city given to Joshua as an inheritance.
תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס n.pr.loc. (prob. = (sacred) territory of the Sun); in hill-country of Ephr., westward, Ju 2:9 = foll. [m.cm.aj]
ref
תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח n.pr.loc. by metath. from foregoing [m.cm.ai], to avoid idolatr. suggestion
base
H8556a תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס (prob. = (sacred) territory of the Sun); in hill-country of Ephr., westward H8556b תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח by metaph. from foregoing [8556a], to avoid idolatr. suggestion
8556 Timnath Cherec tim-nath kheh'-res
or Timnath Cerach {tim-nath seh'-rakh}; from 8553 and 2775;
portion of (the) sun; Timnath-Cheres, a place in
Palestine:--Timnath-heres, Timnath-serah.
see HEBREW for 08553
see HEBREW for 02775
תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס (tim.nat che.res) — Timnath-heres.
Timnath-heres (or Timnath-serah) = "portion of the sun" or "abundant portion"
a city given to Joshua as a inheritance in the mountains of Ephraim on the north of the hill of Gaash where he was buried
Also named: tim.nat se.rach (תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח "Timnath-serah" H8556B)
תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח (tim.nat se.rach) — Timnath-serah.
Timnath-serah (or Timnath-heres) = "portion of the sun" or "abundant portion"
a city given to Joshua as a inheritance in the mountains of Ephraim on the north of the hill of Gaash where he was buried
Another name of tim.nat che.res (תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס "Timnath-heres" H8556A)
N-proper — Preposition · noun properHR/Npl
tim'-hath.
See TIMNAH.
Timnath
Gen. 38:12,14. (1.) Heb. Timnathah, which is appropriately rendered in the Revised Version, Timnah, a town in Judah.
(2.) The town where Samson sojourned, probably identical with “Timnah” (1) (Judg. 14:1-18).
[TIMNA, OR TIMNAH, TIMNAH]
image; figure; enumeration
תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס (Timnath Cherec) and תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח (Timnath Cerach) both refer to a location in the hill country of Ephraim, associated with the meaning 'portion of the sun.' The entries indicate that Timnath-heres is the name used to avoid idolatrous connotations. It is noted as the city given to Joshua as an inheritance.
תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס n.pr.loc. (prob. = (sacred) territory of the Sun); in hill-country of Ephr., westward, Ju 2:9 = foll. [m.cm.aj]
ref
תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח n.pr.loc. by metath. from foregoing [m.cm.ai], to avoid idolatr. suggestion
base
H8556a תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס (prob. = (sacred) territory of the Sun); in hill-country of Ephr., westward H8556b תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח by metaph. from foregoing [8556a], to avoid idolatr. suggestion
8556 Timnath Cherec tim-nath kheh'-res
or Timnath Cerach {tim-nath seh'-rakh}; from 8553 and 2775;
portion of (the) sun; Timnath-Cheres, a place in
Palestine:--Timnath-heres, Timnath-serah.
see HEBREW for 08553
see HEBREW for 02775
תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס (tim.nat che.res) — Timnath-heres.
Timnath-heres (or Timnath-serah) = "portion of the sun" or "abundant portion"
a city given to Joshua as a inheritance in the mountains of Ephraim on the north of the hill of Gaash where he was buried
Also named: tim.nat se.rach (תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח "Timnath-serah" H8556B)
תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח (tim.nat se.rach) — Timnath-serah.
Timnath-serah (or Timnath-heres) = "portion of the sun" or "abundant portion"
a city given to Joshua as a inheritance in the mountains of Ephraim on the north of the hill of Gaash where he was buried
Another name of tim.nat che.res (תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס "Timnath-heres" H8556A)
HNpl — Noun properHNpl
he'-rez, he'-res:
(1) har-cherec, "Mount Heres" (Jud 1:34 f), a district from which the Amorites were not expelled; it is mentioned along with Aijalon and Shallbim. In Jos 19:41 f we have then two towns in association with Ir-shemesh and many authorities consider that as cherec = shemesh, i.e. the sun, and har, being perhaps a copyist's error for `ir, "city," we have in Jud 1:34 a reference to Beth-shemesh, the modern `Ain Shems. Conder thinks that Batn Harasheh, Northeast of Aijalon, a prominent hill, may be the place referred to. Budde thinks Har-heres may be identified with the Bit-Ninib (Ninib being the fierce morning sun) of the Tell el-Amarna Letters; this place was in the district of Jerusalem.
Heres
Sun. (1.) “Mount Heres” (Judg. 1:35), Heb. Har-heres, i.e., “sun-mountain;” probably identical with Irshemesh in Josh. 19:41.
(2.) Isa. 19:18, marg. (See ON.)
(the sun), (Judges 1:35) a city of Dan, in Mount Ephraim, near Ajalon; possibly identical with Mount Jearim (Ir-shemesh, city of the gun).
the son; an earthen pot
הַר (har) means 'mountain' or 'hill,' and can refer to a range of hills or hill-country. It is derived from a root that suggests elevation and can be used figuratively. The entries consistently highlight its geographical connotations without significant disagreement.
הַר 568 n.m. mountain, hill, hill-country
mountain, hill
hill-country, mountain-region
base
H2022 הַר mountain, hill, hill-country
2022 har har
a shortened form of 2042; a mountain or range of hills
(sometimes used figuratively):--hill (country), mount(-ain), X
promotion.
see HEBREW for 02042
הַר (har) — mountain: mount.
: mount/hill
hill, mountain, hill country, mount
הַר (har) — mountain: hill country.
: hill_country
hill, mountain, hill country, mount
A sub-meaning of har (הַר ": mount" H2022)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHR/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…
אֶפְרַ֫יִם (Ephrayim) refers to Ephraim, a son of Joseph and Asenath, and the tribe descended from him. The term signifies 'double fruit' and encompasses various meanings, including a geographical region, a chief gate of Jerusalem, and a reference to the northern kingdom. Notably, it appears in Genesis 41:52.
אֶפְרַ֫יִם n.pr.m. Ephraim
base
H669 אֶפְרַ֫יִם Ephraim
669 'Ephrayim ef-rah'-yim
dual of masculine form of 672; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son
of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its
territory:--Ephraim, Ephraimites.
see HEBREW for 0672
אֶפְרַ֫יִם (eph.ra.yim) — Ephraim.
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.41.52;
son of: Joseph (H3130) and Asenath (H0621);
brother of: Manasseh (H4519);
father of: Shuthelah (H7803), Becher (H1071H), Tahan (H8465), Ezer (H5827), Elead (H0496) and Beriah (H1283H); also called Ephrathite (NIV: Ephraimite) at 1Sa.1.1; Ephron (Qere, KJV: Ephrain) at 2Ch.13.19;
§ Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful"
1) second son of Joseph, blessed by him and given preference over first son, Manasseh
2) the tribe, Ephraim
3) the mountain country of Ephraim
4) sometimes used name for the northern kingdom (Hosea or Isaiah)
5) a city near Baal-hazor
6) a chief gate of Jerusalem
אֶפְרַ֫יִם (eph.ra.yim) — Ephraim (Gate).
§ Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful"
a chief gate of Jerusalem
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Ephraim
Double fruitfulness (“for God had made him fruitful in the land of his affliction”). The second son of Joseph, born in Egypt (Gen. 41:52; 46:20). The first incident recorded regarding him is his being placed, along with his brother Manasseh, before their grandfather, Jacob, that he might bless them (48:10; comp. 27:1). The intention of Joseph was that the right hand of the aged patriarch should be placed on the head of the elder of the two; but Jacob set Ephraim the younger before his brother, “guiding his hands wittingly.” Before Joseph’s death, Ephraim’s family had reached the third generation (Gen. 50:23).
a city "in the district near the wilderness" to which our Lord retired with his disciples when threatened with violence by the priests. (John 11:54)
The second son of Joseph, born in Egypt, Ge 41:52. Although the youngest, he yet had the chief blessing of his grandfather Jacob, and the tribe was always more distinguished than that of Manasseh, Ge 48:8-20 Nu 2:18-21. The portion of Ephraim was large and central, and embraced some of the most fertile land in all Canaan. It extended from the Mediterranean across to the Jordan, north of the portions of Dan and Benjamin and included Shiloh, Shechem, etc. A range of mountainous country, which runs through it, is called "the mountains of Ephraim," or "mount Ephraim." This extends also farther south into the portion of Judah, and is there called "the mountains of Judah." Samaria, the capital of the ten tribes, being in Ephraim…
fruitful; increasing
צָפוֹן (tsaphown) means 'north' and is derived from a root meaning 'hidden' or 'dark.' It is used specifically to refer to the northern direction, often associated with gloominess and the unknown. The term also appears in the context of a name, 'Zaphon,' which similarly denotes the north.
צָפוֹן 153 n.f. north (as the hidden, dark)
base
H6828 צָפוֹן north
6828 tsaphown tsaw-fone'
or tsaphon {tsaw-fone'}; from 6845; properly, hidden, i.e.
dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and
unknown):--north(-ern, side, -ward, wind).
see HEBREW for 06845
צָפוֹן (tsa.phon) — north.
1) north (of direction), northward
1a) north
1b) northward
צָפוֹן (tsa.phon) — Zaphon.
This name means north
Also named: tsa.phon (צָפוֹן "Zaphon" H6829)
Prep | N-fs — Preposition · noun common feminine singular constructHR/Ncfsc
See EAST. The Babylonians and Assyrians are represented as coming from "the north," because they invaded Israel by a northern route in order to avoid the desert, Jer 1:14 46:6,24 Zep 2:13. "Fair weather," says Job, or golden weather, "cometh out of the north," Job 37:22. This is as true in Syria and Arabia now as it was three thousand years ago. A traveler there remarks, "Our friends, who have been long residents, informed us that we should have fair weather for our start on the morrow, as the wind was from the north."
"... And so we have found it come to pass that the clouds of a golden hue always followed upon a north wind, and indicated a clear day; and as in the times of the Savior, we could always say when it was evening…
הַר (har) means 'mountain' or 'hill,' and can refer to a range of hills or hill-country. It is derived from a root that suggests elevation and can be used figuratively. The entries consistently highlight its geographical connotations without significant disagreement.
הַר 568 n.m. mountain, hill, hill-country
mountain, hill
hill-country, mountain-region
base
H2022 הַר mountain, hill, hill-country
2022 har har
a shortened form of 2042; a mountain or range of hills
(sometimes used figuratively):--hill (country), mount(-ain), X
promotion.
see HEBREW for 02042
הַר (har) — mountain: mount.
: mount/hill
hill, mountain, hill country, mount
הַר (har) — mountain: hill country.
: hill_country
hill, mountain, hill country, mount
A sub-meaning of har (הַר ": mount" H2022)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHR/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…
גַּ֫עַשׁ (Ga`ash) refers to a location, specifically a mountain in Ephraim where Joshua was buried. The word is associated with the meaning 'quaking' and is derived from a root that conveys a sense of shaking or trembling. It is noted in the context of a geographical feature in Palestine.
[גַּ֫עַשׁ] n.pr.loc. mt. in Ephraim
base
H1608 גַּ֫עַשׁ
1608 Ga`ash ga'-ash
from 1607; a quaking; Gaash, a hill in Palestine:--Gaash.
see HEBREW for 01607
גַּ֫עַשׁ (ga.ash) — Gaash.
§ Gaash = "quaking"
a mountain of Ephraim where Joshua was buried
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
ga'-ash (ga`-ash): First mentioned in connection with the burial place of Joshua "in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-serah, which is in the hill-country of Ephraim, on the north (side) of the mountain of Gaash" (Jos 24:30; compare Jud 2:9); see TIMNATH-HERES. The "brooks," or rather the wadies or "watercourses" of Gaash are mentioned as the native place of Hiddai (2Sa 23:30), or Hurai (1Ch 11:32), one of David's heroes. No likely identification has been suggested.
See EPHRAIM, MOUNT.
Gaash
A shaking, a hill, on the north side of which Joshua was buried (Josh. 24:30; Judg. 2:9), in the territory of Ephraim. (See TIMNATH-SERAH.)
(earthquake), a hill of Ephraim, where Joshua was buried. The brooks or valley of Gaash, (2 Samuel 23:30; 1 Chronicles 11:32) were probably at the foot of the hill.