Jeremiah 39:13 — Word Study
WLCוַיִּשְׁלַ֞ח נְבֽוּזַרְאֲדָ֣ן רַב־ טַבָּחִ֗ים וּנְבֽוּשַׁזְבָּן֙ רַב־ סָרִ֔יס וְנֵרְגַ֥ל שַׂר־ אֶ֖צֶר רַב־ מָ֑ג וְכֹ֖ל רַבֵּ֥י מֶֽלֶךְ־ בָּבֶֽל׃
BSASo NebuzaradanNᵉbûwzarʼădân [the Babylonian general] captainrab of the guardṭabbâch [or chief executioner, lifeguardsman] NebushazbanNᵉbûwshazbân△ [the chief eunuch, Rab-saris] the RabsarisRab-Çârîyç [or chief of the eunuchs] Nergal-sharezerNêrᵉgal Sharʼetser [the prince of fire, Rab-mag] the RabmagRab-Mâg [or high-ranking official, possibly a magician] and allkôl [every one of, the entire group of] the captainsrab [chiefs, leaders] of the kingmelek [ruler, monarch] of BabylonBâbel [the city of confusion, Babel]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַיִּשְׁלַ֞ח | and he sent | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| נְבֽוּזַרְאֲדָ֣ן | Nebuzaradan | Noun proper masculine |
| רַב־ | [the] chief of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| טַבָּחִ֗ים | [the] bodyguards | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| וּנְבֽוּשַׁזְבָּן֙ | and Nebushazban | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| רַב־ | [the] Rab- | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| סָרִ֔יס | saris | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| וְנֵרְגַ֥ל | and Nergal- | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| שַׂר־ | Shar- | Noun proper masculine |
| אֶ֖צֶר | ezer | Noun proper masculine |
| רַב־ | [the] Rab- | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| מָ֑ג | mag | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| וְכֹ֖ל | and all | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular construct |
| רַבֵּ֥י | [the] chiefs of | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| מֶֽלֶךְ־ | [the] king of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| בָּבֶֽל׃ | Babylon | Noun proper |
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| BSB | So Nebuzaradan captain of the guard, Nebushazban the Rabsaris, Nergal-sharezer the Rabmag, and all the captains of the king of Babylon |
| KJV | So Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, Rab-saris, and Nergal-sharezer, Rab-mag, and all the king of Babylon’s princes; |
| ASV | So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushazban, Rab-saris, and Nergal-sharezer, Rab-mag, and all the chief officers of the king of Babylon; |
| YLT | And Nebuzar-Adan, chief of the executioners sendeth, and Nebushazban, chief of the eunuchs, and Nergal-Sharezer, chief of the Mages, and all the chiefs of the king of Babylon; |
| WEB | So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard, Nebushazban, Rabsaris, and Nergal Sharezer, Rabmag, and all the chief officers of the king of Babylon |
| BBE | So Nebuzaradan, the captain of the armed men, sent Nebushazban, the Rab-saris, and Nergal-shar-ezer, the Rabmag, and all the chief captains of the king of Babylon, |
Where they part company is in the rendering of names and titles — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence is structured around a main clause followed by several noun phrases that detail the officials involved.
5 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Trapp, Ellicott & more — read them ›
clause
verbשָׁלַח
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1 of 16 occurs nowhere else in the Old Testament — a word chosen on purpose.
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Deep Study — Jeremiah 39:13
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — The Capture of Jerusalemgenerated
Jeremiah 39:13 describes the Babylonian officials present at the fall of Jerusalem. Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, leads the group that includes Nebushazban, the chief eunuch, and Nergal-sharezer, a high-ranking official. This verse emphasizes the authority of these figures during a critical moment in Israel's history, as they carry out the orders of King Nebuchadnezzar.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah 39:3–9 | Then all the officials of the king of Babylon entered and sat in the Middle Gate: Nergal-sharezer of Samgar, Nebo-sarsekim the Rabsaris, Nergal-sharezer the Rabmag, and all the rest of the officials of the king of Babylon. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 1 reference, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — נְבֽוּזַרְאֲדָן, ne.vu.zar.'a.Dangenerated
The name נְבֽוּזַרְאֲדָן (Nebuzaradan) refers to a Babylonian general who played a significant role in the conquest of Jerusalem. His name translates to 'Nebo has given seed,' suggesting a divine favor or blessing.
As a noun proper, it signifies a specific individual, indicating his importance in the military hierarchy under King Nebuchadnezzar. He is first mentioned in 2 Kings 25:8, linking him to the historical events surrounding the Babylonian exile.
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 of the verse is וַיִּשְׁלַ֞ח, and he sent, which governs the entire clause. Following this verb, a series of noun phrases identify the individuals involved: Nebuzaradan, Nebushazban, Nergal-sharezer, and the captains of the king of Babylon.
The structure emphasizes the sequential nature of the actions, presenting the officials in a list that reflects their roles and hierarchy within the Babylonian command.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint does not provide a direct translation for the names listed in this verse, indicating that the translators may have opted for a more interpretive approach. The absence of a direct Greek equivalent for some names suggests a focus on the roles rather than the individuals.
This choice may reflect the translators' intent to convey the significance of the Babylonian officials in the context of the narrative rather than merely their names.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Jeremiah 39:13 lists the Babylonian officials who were present during the capture of Jerusalem. Nebuzaradan was the captain of the guard, and he was accompanied by Nebushazban, the chief eunuch, and Nergal-sharezer, a high-ranking official. This verse highlights the key figures who executed the king's orders during this critical event.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Nebuzaradan was a Babylonian general who led the forces that captured Jerusalem and is mentioned in several passages in the Bible.
Nebushazban served as the chief eunuch, while Nergal-sharezer was a high-ranking official, possibly involved in soothsaying or other royal duties.
This verse documents the key Babylonian figures involved in the fall of Jerusalem, illustrating the transition of power and the fulfillment of prophetic warnings.
The term refers to a high-ranking military officer responsible for the security and execution of orders during the Babylonian siege.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can we learn about leadership from the roles of these Babylonian officials?
- How does the presence of foreign leaders at the fall of Jerusalem reflect on Israel's history?
- In what ways do the names of these officials carry significance in the context of the narrative?
- What does this passage teach us about the consequences of disobedience to God?
Commentators on this verse — 5 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Jeremiah 39:13 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleSo Nebuzaradan captain of the guard sent,.... When he was come to Jerusalem, one of the first things he did was, he sent a messenger or messengers to the court of the prison where Jeremiah was, to
Read John Gill on Jeremiah 39 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentarySo Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, Rabsaris, and Nergalsharezer, Rabmag, and all the king of Babylon's princes; Nebuzar-adan ... sent. He was then at Ramah (Jeremiah 40:1).
Read Robert Jamieson on Jeremiah 39 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJeremiah 39:13 So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, Rabsaris, and Nergalsharezer, Rabmag, and all the king of Babylon’ s princes;Ver. 13. So Nebuzaradan, &c.] These, who before were so active in destroying the city, are now no less active in honouring the good prophet. All things work together for good to the godly: their greatest enemies shall one day do them honour.
Read John Trapp on Jeremiah 39 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(13) Nebushasban.—The name, which occurs in the Annals cf Assur-banipal (Records of the Past, i. 64), is possibly another form of the Nebo-sarsechim of Jer 39:3. Rab-saris ( = chief eunuch, or chamberlain) is, as before, his title. Ashpenaz appears as holding the same position, possibly, as Nebushasban’s predecessor, in Daniel 1:3.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Jeremiah 39 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleNebuzar-adan is in the inscriptions Nabu-zir-iddina (Nebo has given offspring); and Nebushasban, Nabu-sizibanni (Nebo save me), whom some identify with Sarsechim Jeremiah 39:3.
Read Albert Barnes on Jeremiah 39 →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
So Nebuzaradan captain of the guard, Nebushazban the Rabsaris, Nergal-sharezer the Rabmag, and all the captains of the king of Babylon
So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard, Nebushazban, Rabsaris, and Nergal Sharezer, Rabmag, and all the chief officers of the king of Babylon
So Nebuzaradan captain of the guard, Nebushazban the Rabsaris, Nergal-sharezer the Rabmag, and all the captains of the king of Babylon
So Nebuzaradan, the captain of the royal guard, Nebushazban, who was a chief officer, Nergal-Sharezer, who was a high official, and all the other officers of the king of Babylon
Tyndale line
So Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, Rab-saris, and Nergal-sharezer, Rab-mag, and all the king of Babylon’s princes;
So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushazban, Rab-saris, and Nergal-sharezer, Rab-mag, and all the chief officers of the king of Babylon;
So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushazban, Rab-saris, and Nergal-sharezer, Rab-mag, and all the chief officers of the king of Babylon;
So Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, Rab-saris, and Nergal-sharezer, Rab-mag, and all the king of Babylon's princes;
So Nebuzar-adan the chiefe steward sent, and Nebushazban, Rabsaris, and Neregal, Sharezar, Rab-mag, and all the King of Babels princes:
Strictly literal
So Nebuzar-adan the captain of the body-guard sent, and Nebushazban, chief chamberlain, and Nergal-sharezer, chief magian, and all the king of Babylon's princes,
And Nebuzar-Adan, chief of the executioners sendeth, and Nebushazban, chief of the eunuchs, and Nergal-Sharezer, chief of the Mages, and all the chiefs of the king of Babylon;
And Nebuzar-Adan, chief of the executioners, sends, and Nebushazban, chief of the eunuchs, and Nergal-Sharezer, chief magus, and all the chiefs of the king of Babylon,
Then sent Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard, and Nebushazban, the chief of the eunuchs, and Neregal-sharezer, the chief of the magi, and all the chiefs of the king of Babylon,—
So Nebuzaradan the commander of the king's bodyguards, Nebushazban the high eunuch, Nergal-Sharezer the high official, and all the most important officials of the king of Babylon sent men out.
From the Latin
Therefore Nabuzardan the general sent, and Nabusezban, and Rabsares, and Neregel, and Sereser, and Rebmag, and all the nobles of the king of Babylon,
Simplified
So Nebuzaradan the commander of the guard, Nebushazban the Rabsaris, Nergal-sharezer the Rabmag, and all the army captains of the king of Babylon
So Nebuzaradan, the captain of the armed men, sent Nebushazban, the Rab-saris, and Nergal-shar-ezer, the Rabmag, and all the chief captains of the king of Babylon,
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 (MT) of Jeremiah 39:13 lists Nebuzaradan, Nebushazban, Nergal-sharezer, and all the captains of the king of Babylon. The Septuagint (LXX) has a word-by-word correspondence with the MT, matching 10 of the 16 words, but its specific wording and structure differ from the MT. The Samaritan Pentateuch and the Dead Sea Scrolls do not provide additional witnesses for this verse, so we cannot compare them to the MT or LXX in this case. Overall, the MT and LXX show some agreement, but the exact phrasing and order differ between the two texts.
וַיִּשְׁלַ֞ח נְבֽוּזַרְאֲדָ֣ן רַב־ טַבָּחִ֗ים וּנְבֽוּשַׁזְבָּן֙ רַב־ סָרִ֔יס וְנֵרְגַ֥ל שַׂר־ אֶ֖צֶר רַב־ מָ֑ג וְכֹ֖ל רַבֵּ֥י מֶֽלֶךְ־ בָּבֶֽל׃
10 of the 16 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
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 Jeremiah 39:13
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.
The Hebrew word שָׁלַח (shalach) is a primitive root meaning 'to send' with a wide range of applications. It can refer to sending away, stretching out (especially a hand), or letting go. The entries indicate various forms, including sending off, casting out, and setting free. Notably, it can also imply divorce or being sent away in a marital context.
שָׁלַח 814 vb. send
Qal
send: human subj.
send: subj. י׳ (God)
stretch out, esp. acc. hand
rarely send away: human subj.
let loose
Niph. letters were sent
Pi.
send off, away, human subj.
send away, subj. י׳
give over
cast out
send out, forth
let go, set free
shoot forth branches
let down
shoot
Phrases
Pu. be sent off (started on journey); be put away, divorced, of wife; be impelled(?)
Hiph. and I (י׳) will send
base
H7971 שָׁלַח send .. send: human subj.
. send: subj. י׳ (God)
. stretch out, esp. acc. hand
. rarely send away: human subj.
. let loose
. letters were sent
. . send off, away, human subj.
. . send away, subj. י׳
. give over
. cast out
. send out, forth
. let go, set free
. shoot forth branches
. let down
. shoot
. Phrases
. be sent off (started on journey); be put away, divorced, of wife; be impelled(?)
. and I (י׳) will send
7971 shalach shaw-lakh'
a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great
variety of applications):--X any wise, appoint, bring (on the
way), cast (away, out), conduct, X earnestly, forsake, give
(up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose),
push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send
(away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread,
stretch forth (out).
שָׁלַח (sha.lach) — to send: depart.
: depart/send
1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to send
1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct
1a3) to send away
1a4) to let loose
1b) (Niphal) to be sent
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out
1c2) to let go, set free
1c3) to shoot forth (of branches)
1c4) to let down
1c5) to shoot
1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled
1e) (Hiphil) to send
שָׁלַח (sha.lach) — to send: let go.
: let_go/free
1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to send
1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct
1a3) to send away
1a4) to let loose
1b) (Niphal) to be sent
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out
1c2) to let go, set free
1c3) to shoot forth (of branches)
1c4) to let down
1c5) to shoot
Hc/Vqw3ms — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/Vqw3ms
נְבוּזַרְאֲדָן (Nebuzaradan) refers to a Babylonian general mentioned in the context of the capture of Jerusalem. The name means 'Nebo has given seed.' He is first noted in 2 Kings 25:8, reflecting his role during the Divided Monarchy.
נְבוּזַרְאֲדָן n.pr.m. (= Nabû-zêr-iddin, Nebo hath given seed);—general of Nebuchadrezzar
base
H5018 נְבוּזַרְאֲדָן
5018 Nbuwzaradan neb-oo-zar-ad-awn'
of foreign origin; Nebuzaradan, a Babylonian
general:--Nebuzaradan.
נְבוּזַרְאֲדָן (ne.vu.zar.a.dan) — Nebuzaradan.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.25.8
§ Nebuzaradan = "Nebo has given seed"
a general of Nebuchadnezzar's army at the capture of Jerusalem
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
neb-u-zar-a'-dan, -zar'-a-dan (nebhuzar'adhan equals Assyrian Nabu-zara-iddina, "Nebo has given seed"; Nebouzardan): Nebuchadnezzar's general at the siege of Jerusalem (2Ki 25:8,11,20; Jer 52:12,15,26; 39:9,10,11,13). Under the title of "captain of the guard," he commanded the army, and, after the fall of the city, carried out his master's policy with regard to the safety of Jeremiah, the transport of the exiles, and the government of those who were left in the land.
Nebuzaradan
“the captain of the guard,” in rank next to the king, who appears prominent in directing affairs at the capture of Jerusalem (2 Kings 25:8-20; Jer. 39:11; 40:2-5). He showed kindness toward Jeremiah, as commanded by Nebuchadnezzar (40:1). Five years after this he again came to Jerusalem and carried captive seven hundred and forty-five more Jews.
(chief whom Nebo favors), the Rab-tabbachim i.e. chief of the slaughterers (Authorized Version "captain of the guard"), a high officer in the court of Nebuchadnezzar. On the capture of Jerusalem he was left by Nebuchadnezzar in charge of the city. Comp. (Jeremiah 39:11) He seems to have quitted Judea when he took down the chief people of Jerusalem to his master at Riblah. (2 Kings 25:18-20) In four years he again appeared. (Jeremiah 52:30) Nebuchadnezzar in his twenty-third year made a descent on the regions east of Jordan, including the Ammonites and Moabites, who escaped when Jerusalem was destroyed. Thence he proceeded to Egypt, and, either on the way thither or on the return, Nebuzaradan again passed through the country…
רַב (rav) means much, many, or great, often used in contrast to מְעַט (me'at). It can describe abundance in quantity or rank and is also used as a noun for chief or captain. The word conveys a range of meanings from numerous to exceedingly, and it can function as both an adjective and a noun.
רַב 429 adj. much, many, great
(oft. opp. מְעַט)
much: of substances
esp. of collectives, numerous
pl. many
רַב as subst. coll. pers.
cstr. = abounding in
מִן comp. = more numerous than
רַב = abundant, enough
as adv. much, exceedingly
less oft. great
base
רַב 49 n.m. chief
base
H7227a רַב much, many, great . (oft. opp. מְעַט) . . much: of substances
. esp. of collectives, numerous
. pl. many
. רַב as subst. coll. pers.
. cstr. = abounding in
. + מִן comp. = more numerous than
. רַב = abundant, enough
. as adv. much, exceedingly
. less oft. great
H7227b רַב chief
7227 rab rab
by contracted from 7231; abundant (in quantity, size, age,
number, rank, quality):--(in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly),
captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man,
one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold,
things, a time), ((ship-))master, mighty, more, (too, very)
much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous,
populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent).
see HEBREW for 07231
רַב (rav) — many.
adj
1) much, many, great
1a) much
1b) many
1c) abounding in
1d) more numerous than
1e) abundant, enough
1f) great
1g) strong
1h) greater than
adv
1i) much, exceedingly
רַב (rav) — chief.
captain, chief
Aramaic equivalent: rav.re.van (רַבְרְבָן "noble" H7261)
רַב (rav) — (Sidon) the Great.
Combined with tsi.don (צִידוֹן "Sidon" H6721H)
§ captain, chief
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
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…
טַבָּח (tabbach) refers to a cook or guardsman, with roots indicating a butcher or executioner. It encompasses roles such as a bodyguard and the act of slaughtering animals for food. The term is linked to the Aramaic equivalent טַבָּח (H2877), which also means 'guardsman'.
טַבָּח n.m. 1. cook, 2. guardsman
base
H2876 טַבָּח 1. cook, 2. guardsman
2876 tabbach tab-bawkh'
from 2873; properly, a butcher; hence, a lifeguardsman
(because he was acting as an executioner); also a cook
(usually slaughtering the animal for food):--cook, guard.
see HEBREW for 02873
טַבָּח (tab.bach) — guard.
1) executioner, cook, bodyguard, guardsman
1a) cook (who also killed the animal for food)
1b) guardsmen, bodyguard
Aramaic equivalent: tab.bach (טַבָּח "guardsman" H2877)
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
נְבוּשַׁזְבַֿן (Nbuwshazban) refers to a specific individual, Nebushazban, who served as an officer under Nebuchadnezzar during the capture of Jerusalem, as noted in Jeremiah 39:13. The name is derived from a foreign origin and translates to "Nebo delivers me."
נְבוּשַׁזְבַֿן n.pr.m. (= Nabû-šêzib-anni, Nebo delivers me);—officer of Nebuchadrezzar, Je 39:13.
ref
H5021 נְבוּשַׁזְבַֿן, נְבוּשַׁזְבָּן
5021 Nbuwshazban neb-oo-shaz-bawn'
of foreign derivation; Nebushazban, Nebuchadnezzar's chief
eunuch:--Nebushazban.
נְבוּשַׁזְבָּן (ne.vu.shaz.ban) — Nebushazban.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.39.13
§ Nebushasban = "Nebo delivers me"
one of the officers of Nebuchadnezzar at the capture of Jerusalem
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
neb-u-shaz'-ban (nebhushazebhan equals Assyrian Nabusezib-anni, "Nebo delivers me"; the King James Version Nebushasban): An important officer (the Rab-saris, chief captain or "chief eunuch") of the Babylonian army, who with Nergal-sharezer and others was appointed to see to the safety of Jeremiah after the taking of Jerusalem (Jer 39:13).
רַב 49 n.m. chief
base
H7249 רַב
7249 Rab-Cariyc rab-saw-reece'
from 7227 and a foreign word for a eunuch; chief chamberlain;
Rab-Saris, a Babylonian official:--Rab-saris.
see HEBREW for 07227
רַב־סָרִיס (rav-sa.ris) — Rab-saris.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ki.18.17
1) chief eunuch
2) Rab-saris, chief eunuch, a high ranking Babylonian official
רַב־סָרִיס (rav-sa.ris) — Rab-saris.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.39.3
1) chief eunuch
2) Rab-saris, chief eunuch, a high ranking Babylonian official
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
רַב 49 n.m. chief
base
H7249 רַב
7249 Rab-Cariyc rab-saw-reece'
from 7227 and a foreign word for a eunuch; chief chamberlain;
Rab-Saris, a Babylonian official:--Rab-saris.
see HEBREW for 07227
רַב־סָרִיס (rav-sa.ris) — Rab-saris.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ki.18.17
1) chief eunuch
2) Rab-saris, chief eunuch, a high ranking Babylonian official
רַב־סָרִיס (rav-sa.ris) — Rab-saris.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.39.3
1) chief eunuch
2) Rab-saris, chief eunuch, a high ranking Babylonian official
HNcmsa — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
נֵרְגַּל שַׂרְאֶ֫צֶר n.pr.m. chief soothsayer in train of Nebuchad.
base
H5371 נֵרְגַּל שַׁרְאֶ֫צֶר
5371 Nergal Shar'etser nare-gal' shar-eh'-tser
from 5370 and 8272; Nergal-Sharetser, the name of two
Babylonians:--Nergal-sharezer.
see HEBREW for 05370
see HEBREW for 08272
נֵרְגַּל שַׁרְאֶ֫צֶר (ne.re.gal shar.e.tser) — Nergal-sar-ezer.
A Babylonian official of Samgar, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.39.3a
§ Nergal-sharezer = "prince of fire"
chief soothsayer and a ruler in the army of Nebuchadnezzar
נֵרְגַּל שַׁרְאֶ֫צֶר (ne.re.gal shar.e.tser) — Nergal-sar-ezer.
A Babylonian official living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.39.3b
§ Nergal-sharezer = "prince of fire"
chief soothsayer and a ruler in the army of Nebuchadnezzar
N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
nar'-gal (nereghal): A Babylonian deity, identified with the planet Mars, and worshipped at Cutha (compare 2Ki 17:30).
See BABYLONIA AND ASSYRIA, RELIGION OF.
Nergal
The great dog; that is, lion, one of the chief gods of the Assyrians and Babylonians (2 Kings 17:30), the god of war and hunting. He is connected with Cutha as its tutelary deity.
(hero), one of the chief Assyrian and Babylonian deities, seems to have corresponded closely to the classical Mars. (2 Kings 17:30) It is conjectured that he may represent the deified Nimrod.
One of the gods of the Cuthite heathen who were transplanted into Palestine, 2Ki 7:20. This idol probably represented the planet Mars, which was ever the emblem of bloodshed. Mars is names, by the Zabians and Arabians, ill luck, misfortune. He was represented as holding in one had a drawn sword, and in the other, by the hair, a human head just cut off; his garments were blood red, as the light of the planet is also reddish. His temple among the Arabs was painted red; and they offered to him garments sprinkled with blood, and also a warrior, (probably a prisoner,) who was cast into a pool. The name Nergal appears in the proper names Nergalsharezer. Neriglassar, Jer 39:3,13.
נֵרְגַּל שַׂרְאֶ֫צֶר n.pr.m. chief soothsayer in train of Nebuchad.
base
H5371 נֵרְגַּל שַׁרְאֶ֫צֶר
5371 Nergal Shar'etser nare-gal' shar-eh'-tser
from 5370 and 8272; Nergal-Sharetser, the name of two
Babylonians:--Nergal-sharezer.
see HEBREW for 05370
see HEBREW for 08272
נֵרְגַּל שַׁרְאֶ֫צֶר (ne.re.gal shar.e.tser) — Nergal-sar-ezer.
A Babylonian official of Samgar, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.39.3a
§ Nergal-sharezer = "prince of fire"
chief soothsayer and a ruler in the army of Nebuchadnezzar
נֵרְגַּל שַׁרְאֶ֫צֶר (ne.re.gal shar.e.tser) — Nergal-sar-ezer.
A Babylonian official living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.39.3b
§ Nergal-sharezer = "prince of fire"
chief soothsayer and a ruler in the army of Nebuchadnezzar
HNpm — Noun proper masculineHNpm
נֵרְגַּל שַׂרְאֶ֫צֶר n.pr.m. chief soothsayer in train of Nebuchad.
base
H5371 נֵרְגַּל שַׁרְאֶ֫צֶר
5371 Nergal Shar'etser nare-gal' shar-eh'-tser
from 5370 and 8272; Nergal-Sharetser, the name of two
Babylonians:--Nergal-sharezer.
see HEBREW for 05370
see HEBREW for 08272
נֵרְגַּל שַׁרְאֶ֫צֶר (ne.re.gal shar.e.tser) — Nergal-sar-ezer.
A Babylonian official of Samgar, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.39.3a
§ Nergal-sharezer = "prince of fire"
chief soothsayer and a ruler in the army of Nebuchadnezzar
נֵרְגַּל שַׁרְאֶ֫צֶר (ne.re.gal shar.e.tser) — Nergal-sar-ezer.
A Babylonian official living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.39.3b
§ Nergal-sharezer = "prince of fire"
chief soothsayer and a ruler in the army of Nebuchadnezzar
HNpm — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Ezer
Treasure. (1.) One of the sons of Seir, the native princes, “dukes,” of Mount Hor (Gen. 36:21, 27). (2.) 1 Chr. 7:21; (3.) 4:4. (4.) One of the Gadite champions who repaired to David at Ziklag (12:9). (5.) A Levite (Neh. 3:19). (6.) A priest (12:42).
(treasure). A son of Ephraim, who was slain by the aboriginal inhabitants of Gath while engaged in a foray on their cattle. (1 Chronicles 7:21) (B.C. before 1491.) A priest who assisted in the dedication of the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 12:42) (B.C. 446.) Father of Hushah of the sons of Hur. (1 Chronicles 4:4) One of the Gadite chiefs who fought with David. (1 Chronicles 12:8,9) (B.C. 1054.) One who aided in repairing the wall at Jerusalem; a Levite. (Nehemiah 3:19)
a help
מָ֑ג n.m. soothsayer, magian
base
H7248 מָ֑ג
7248 Rab-Mag rab-mawg'
from 7227 and a foreign word for a Magian; chief Magian;
Rab-Mag, a Bab. official:--Rab-mag.
see HEBREW for 07227
רַב־מָג (rav-mag) — Rab-mag.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.39.3
1) soothsayer, magician, chief soothsayer
2) Rab-mag, chief soothsayer, or chief of princes, an official of Babylonia
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
מָ֑ג n.m. soothsayer, magian
base
H7248 מָ֑ג
7248 Rab-Mag rab-mawg'
from 7227 and a foreign word for a Magian; chief Magian;
Rab-Mag, a Bab. official:--Rab-mag.
see HEBREW for 07227
רַב־מָג (rav-mag) — Rab-mag.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.39.3
1) soothsayer, magician, chief soothsayer
2) Rab-mag, chief soothsayer, or chief of princes, an official of Babylonia
HNcmsa — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
כֹּל (kol) means 'all' or 'the whole.' It can refer to totality, including every person or thing, and is often used with a following genitive to specify what is included. The term can also denote a broader sense of everything in existence or all circumstances of life. The lexicons do not show significant disagreement on its meanings.
כֹּל once כּוֹל n.m. the whole, all
with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of, to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every
Absolutely:
without the art., all things, all
with the art. הַכֹּל
where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned
in a wider sense, all, whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)
base
H3605 כֹּל once כּוֹל the whole, all . with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of, to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every
. Absolutely: . without the art., all things, all
. with the art. הַכֹּל . where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned
. in a wider sense, all, whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)
3605 kol kole
or (Jer. 33:8) kowl {kole}; from 3634; properly, the whole;
hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a
plural sense):--(in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any
(manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as
many as, (no-)thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole,
whoso(-ever).
see HEBREW for 03634
כֹּל (kol) — all.
1) all, the whole
1a) all, the whole of
1b) any, each, every, anything
1c) totality, everything
Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Conj | N-ms — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular constructHC/Ncmsc
ol: Used in various combinations, and with different meanings.
(1) All along, "Weeping all along as he went" (Jer 41:6), i.e. throughout the whole way he went, feigning equal concern with the men from Shiloh, etc., for the destruction of the Temple, so as to put them off their guard.
(2) All in all, "That God may be all in all" (1Co 15:28, Greek: panta en pasin, "all things in all (persons and) things"). "The universe, with all it comprises, will wholly answer to God's will and reflect His mind" (Dummelow).
רַב (rav) means much, many, or great, often used in contrast to מְעַט (me'at). It can describe abundance in quantity or rank and is also used as a noun for chief or captain. The word conveys a range of meanings from numerous to exceedingly, and it can function as both an adjective and a noun.
רַב 429 adj. much, many, great
(oft. opp. מְעַט)
much: of substances
esp. of collectives, numerous
pl. many
רַב as subst. coll. pers.
cstr. = abounding in
מִן comp. = more numerous than
רַב = abundant, enough
as adv. much, exceedingly
less oft. great
base
רַב 49 n.m. chief
base
H7227a רַב much, many, great . (oft. opp. מְעַט) . . much: of substances
. esp. of collectives, numerous
. pl. many
. רַב as subst. coll. pers.
. cstr. = abounding in
. + מִן comp. = more numerous than
. רַב = abundant, enough
. as adv. much, exceedingly
. less oft. great
H7227b רַב chief
7227 rab rab
by contracted from 7231; abundant (in quantity, size, age,
number, rank, quality):--(in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly),
captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man,
one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold,
things, a time), ((ship-))master, mighty, more, (too, very)
much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous,
populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent).
see HEBREW for 07231
רַב (rav) — many.
adj
1) much, many, great
1a) much
1b) many
1c) abounding in
1d) more numerous than
1e) abundant, enough
1f) great
1g) strong
1h) greater than
adv
1i) much, exceedingly
רַב (rav) — chief.
captain, chief
Aramaic equivalent: rav.re.van (רַבְרְבָן "noble" H7261)
רַב (rav) — (Sidon) the Great.
Combined with tsi.don (צִידוֹן "Sidon" H6721H)
§ captain, chief
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
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…
The Hebrew word מֶ֫לֶךְ (*melek*) means 'king.' It is derived from a root that suggests royalty. The term appears in various contexts, including references to specific kings and locations, such as the 'King's Highway' in Numbers 20:17 and the 'King's Valley' in Genesis 14:17. The lexicons note its Aramaic equivalent and mention its use in the context of individuals like Hammelech in Jeremiah.
מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m. king
base
H4428 מֶ֫לֶךְ king
4428 melek meh'-lek
from 4427; a king:--king, royal.
see HEBREW for 04427
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — king.
1) king
Aramaic equivalent: me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4430)
הַמֶּלֶךְ (me.lekh) — `the king`.
'the king' or a name, Hammelech in KJV of Jer.36.26; 38.6- a man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.36.26;
father of: Jerahmeel (H3396I) and Malchijah (H4441H); also translated "the king";
§ A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.36.26;
father of: Jerahmeel (H3396I) and Malchijah (H4441H); also translated "the king";
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — King's.
King's (Highway) (Num.20.17)
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — King's.
Another name of she.lach (שֶׁ֫לַח "Shelah" H7975A)
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — Milcom.
Another name of mo.lekh (מֹ֫לֶךְ "Molech" H4432)
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — King's.
King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
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…
בָּבֶ֫ל (Babel) refers to Babylon, an ancient city and capital of Babylonia, associated with the idea of confusion. It is derived from a root meaning 'confusion' and is mentioned in various contexts throughout the Old Testament. The lexicons agree on its meaning and significance, with no noted disagreements.
בָּבֶ֫ל 262 n.pr.loc. Babel, Babylon
base
H894 בָּבֶ֫ל Babel, Babylon
894 Babel baw-bel'
from 1101; confusion; Babel (i.e. Babylon), including
Babylonia and the Babylonian empire:--Babel, Babylon.
see HEBREW for 01101
בָּבֶ֫ל, בָּבֶל (ba.vel) — Babylon.
§ Babel or Babylon = "confusion (by mixing)"
Babel or Babylon, the ancient site and/or capital of Babylonia (modern Hillah) situated on the Euphrates
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
Babylon
The Greek form of BABEL; Semitic form Babilu, meaning “The Gate of God.” In the Assyrian tablets it means “The city of the dispersion of the tribes.” The monumental list of its kings reaches back to B.C. 2300, and includes Khammurabi, or Amraphel (q.v.), the contemporary of Abraham. It stood on the Euphrates, about 200 miles above its junction with the Tigris, which flowed through its midst and divided it into two almost equal parts. The Elamites invaded Chaldea (i.e., Lower Mesopotamia, or Shinar, and Upper Mesopotamia, or Accad, now combined into one) and held it in subjection. At length Khammu-rabi delivered it from the foreign yoke, and founded the new empire of Chaldea (q.v.), making Babylon the capital of the united kingdom. This city gradually grew in extent and grandeur, but in process of time it became subject to Assyria. On the fall of Nineveh (B.C. 606) it threw off…
in the Apocalypse, is the symbolical name by which Rome is denoted. (Revelation 14:8; 17:18) The power of Rome was regarded by the later Jews as was that of Babylon by their forefathers. Comp. (Jeremiah 51:7) with Reve 14:8 The occurrence of this name in (1 Peter 5:13) has given rise to a variety of conjectures, many giving it the same meaning as in the Apocalypse; others refer it to Babylon in Asia, and others still to Babylon in Egypt. The most natural supposition of all is that by Babylon is intended the old Babylon of Assyria, which was largely inhabited by Jews at the time in question.
1. A celebrated city situated on the Euphrates, the original foundation of which is described under the word Babel. Wit this coincide many ancient traditions, while some speak of Semiramis as the founder, and others of Nebuchadnezzar. These accounts may all be reconciled, by supposing that Semiramis rebuilt the ancient city, and the Nebuchadnezzar. These accounts may all be reconciled, by supposing that Semiramis rebuilt the ancient city, and that Nebuchadnezzar afterwards greatly enlarged and adorned it.
Babylon lay in a vast and fertile plain watered by the Euphrates, with flowed through the city. Its walls are described as 60 miles in circumference, 300 feet high, and 75 feet wide, Jer 51:44- 58. A deep trench ran parallel with the walls. In each of the four sides were 25 brazen gates, from which roads crossed to the opposite…
same as Babel