Jeremiah 52:16 — Word Study
WLCוּמִדַּלּ֣וֹת הָאָ֔רֶץ הִשְׁאִ֕יר נְבוּזַרְאֲדָ֖ן רַב־ טַבָּחִ֑ים לְכֹרְמִ֖ים וּלְיֹגְבִֽים׃
BSABut NebuzaradanNᵉbûwzarʼădân [the Babylonian general, chief of the executioners] captainrab of the guardṭabbâch [or chief of the lifeguardsmen, a high-ranking officer] left behindshâʼar■ [to remain, spare, or reserve] some of the poorestdallâh [most helpless, like a loose thread] of the landʼerets [the soil, country, or territory] to tend the vineyardskôrêm [care for, cultivate, or to be vinedressers] and fieldsyâgab [or to till the land, work as husbandmen]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וּמִדַּלּ֣וֹת | and some of [the] poor people of | Conjunction, preposition, noun common feminine plural construct |
| הָאָ֔רֶץ | the land | Particle, noun common feminine singular absolute |
| הִשְׁאִ֕יר | he left behind | Verb, Hiphil, perfect third person masculine singular |
| נְבוּזַרְאֲדָ֖ן | Nebuzaradan | Noun proper masculine |
| רַב־ | [the] chief of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| טַבָּחִ֑ים | [the] bodyguards | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| לְכֹרְמִ֖ים | to vinedressers | Preposition, noun common masculine plural absolute |
| וּלְיֹגְבִֽים׃ | and to ploughmen | Conjunction, preposition, verb qal participle (active) masculine plural |
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| BSB | But Nebuzaradan captain of the guard left behind some of the poorest of the land to tend the vineyards and fields. |
| KJV | But Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard left certain of the poor of the land for vinedressers and for husbandmen. |
| ASV | But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen. |
| YLT | and of the poor of the land hath Nebuzar-Adan, chief of the executioners, left for vine-dressers and for husbandmen. |
| WEB | But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vineyard keepers and farmers. |
| BBE | But Nebuzaradan, the captain of the armed men, let the poorest of the land go on living there, to take care of the vines and the fields. |
Where they part company is in the rendering of דַּלָּה — see How Translations Differ.
One main clause with two subordinate phrases explaining who was left behind and their purpose.
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Deep Study — Jeremiah 52:16
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Context — The Fall of Jerusalemgenerated
Jeremiah 52:16 describes how Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, left behind some of the poorest people of the land after the fall of Jerusalem. This action reflects the Babylonian strategy of maintaining the land's productivity while removing the majority of its inhabitants. The context reveals the harsh realities faced by those who remained, as they were tasked with tending to the vineyards and fields, essential for sustaining life in the region.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah 39:9–10 | Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried away to Babylon the remnant of the people who had remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to him. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 40:5–7 | But before Jeremiah turned to go, Nebuzaradan added, “Return to Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon has appointed over the cities of Judah, and stay with him among the people, or go anywhere else that seems right.” Then the captain of the guard gave him a ration and a gift and released him. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 25:12 | But the captain of the guard left behind some of the poorest of the land to tend the vineyards and fields. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 33:24 | “Son of man, those living in the ruins in the land of Israel are saying, ‘Abraham was only one man, yet he possessed the land. But we are many; surely the land has been given to us as a possession.’ |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 4 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — דַּלָּה, u.mi.da.Lotgenerated
The word דַּלָּה (dallah) is a feminine noun that refers to the poor or helpless, derived from a root meaning something that dangles, like loose threads. It captures the essence of vulnerability and need, often associated with those who are marginalized in society.
In this verse, it highlights the plight of the poorest individuals left behind, emphasizing their helplessness and the precariousness of their situation. The term is used to convey the idea of those who are struggling, much like a loose thread that may easily unravel.
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 הִשְׁאִ֕יר, he left behind, governs the structure of the verse, with several phrases detailing what was left behind and who was involved. The sentence is structured to emphasize the action of leaving behind the poorest individuals.
The main clause is followed by a prepositional phrase that specifies the group left behind, and a series of noun phrases that describe their roles in tending the vineyards and fields. This structure highlights the contrast between those who were taken and those who remained.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew הִשְׁאִ֕יר is translated as κατέλιπεν, meaning he left behind. This choice reflects a straightforward rendering of the action without additional interpretation.
The Greek translation maintains the focus on the act of leaving behind, aligning closely with the Hebrew meaning while providing clarity for the Greek-speaking audience.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Jeremiah 52:16 tells us that Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, left behind some of the poorest people of the land to tend the vineyards and fields. This reflects the Babylonian strategy of maintaining agricultural productivity after the fall of Jerusalem.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Nebuzaradan was a Babylonian general who played a key role in the capture of Jerusalem and was responsible for the fate of its inhabitants.
Leaving behind the poorest meant that those who were most vulnerable and in need were tasked with tending the land, highlighting their precarious situation after the exile.
The poorest were left to tend the vineyards and fields, which were essential for sustaining the agricultural economy of the land.
This verse illustrates the aftermath of Jerusalem's destruction, showing how the Babylonians managed the land and its remaining inhabitants after the conquest.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What does this verse reveal about the treatment of the vulnerable in times of crisis?
- How can we understand the significance of agricultural roles in the context of ancient Israel?
- In what ways does this passage challenge our perceptions of power and authority?
- How might we apply the lessons from this verse to our own lives today?
Commentators on this verse — 5 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Jeremiah 52:16 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleBut Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left [certain] of the poor of the land,.... Of the land of Judea, who lived in the country, and had not been concerned in defending the city against the
Read John Gill on Jeremiah 52 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryBut Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left certain of the poor of the land for vinedressers and for husbandmen. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Read Robert Jamieson on Jeremiah 52 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleSee Poole "", See Poole "", See Poole "", See Poole "", See Poole "" where all this is related, only with a small difference as to the day of the month when Nebuzar-adan came to Jerusalem and burned the temple. In the Kings it is said he came the seventh day, here it is said he came the tenth day. See the solution of it in the annotations on 2Ki 25. Probably he might come into Jerusalem the seventh day, and not burn the temple till the tenth. Much of it also is related by Jeremiah 39. The provost-marshal, about a month after the taking of the city, returned with a part of the army, burned the temple, the great men’ s houses in the city, and many other houses, and carried away divers…
Read Matthew Poole on Jeremiah 52 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 16. The poor of the land] See Clarke on Jeremiah 39:10.
Read AdamClarke on Jeremiah 52 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleHusbandmen - Men who tilled little plots of ground with the mattock.
Read Albert Barnes on Jeremiah 52 →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
But Nebuzaradan captain of the guard left behind some of the poorest of the land to tend the vineyards and fields.
But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vineyard keepers and farmers.
But Nebuzaradan captain of the guard left behind some of the poorest of the land to tend the vineyards and fields.
But he left behind some of the poor and gave them fields and vineyards.
Tyndale line
But Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard left certain of the poor of the land for vinedressers and for husbandmen.
But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen.
But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and husbandmen.
But Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard left certain of the poor of the land for vine-dressers and for husbandmen.
But Nebuzar-adan the chiefe steward left certaine of the poore of the lande, to dresse the vines, and to till the land.
Strictly literal
But Nebuzar-adan the captain of the body-guard left of the poor of the land for vinedressers and for husbandmen.
and of the poor of the land hath Nebuzar-Adan, chief of the executioners, left for vine-dressers and for husbandmen.
and of the poor of the land, Nebuzar-Adan, chief of the executioners, has left for vinedressers and for farmers.
But certain of the poorest of the land did Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard leave for vine-dressers and for husbandmen.
But Nebuzaradan, the commander of the bodyguards, left some of the poorest of the land to work the vineyards and fields.
From the Latin
But of the poor of the land, Nabuzardan the general left some for vinedressers, and for husbandmen.
Simplified
But Nebuzaradan allowed others of the poor people who were left in the country to stay and take care of the vineyards and the fields.
But Nebuzaradan, the captain of the armed men, let the poorest of the land go on living there, to take care of the vines and the fields.
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 largely agree in their rendering of this verse, with six of the eight words matched. The Septuagint's word order differs, but it preserves the essential meaning conveyed in the Hebrew.
וּמִדַּלּ֣וֹת הָאָ֔רֶץ הִשְׁאִ֕יר נְבוּזַרְאֲדָ֖ן רַב־ טַבָּחִ֑ים לְכֹרְמִ֖ים וּלְיֹגְבִֽים׃
6 of the 8 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 52:16
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.
דַּלָּה (dallah) refers to both 'hair' and 'the poor.' It is derived from a root meaning something that dangles, such as loose threads or hair. The term covers the concept of indigence, often associated with the most helpless individuals. The entries consistently highlight these two primary meanings without significant disagreement.
דַּלָּה n.f. coll. hair, thrum
base
[דַּלָּה] n.f. the poor
base
H1803a דַּלָּה coll. hair, thrum H1803b דַּלָּה the poor
1803 dallah dal-law'
from 1802; properly, something dangling, i.e. a loose thread
or hair; figuratively, indigent:--hair, pining sickness,
poor(-est sort).
see HEBREW for 01802
דַּלָּה (dal.lah) — hair.
hair, threads, thrum (threads of warp hanging in loom)
דַּלָּה (dal.lah) — poor.
1) poor (usually coll of helpless people)
2)(TWOT) poorest, lowest
Conj | Prep | N-fp — Conjunction · preposition · noun common feminine plural constructHC/R/Ncfpc
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…
אֶ֫רֶץ (erets) is a feminine noun meaning 'earth' or 'land.' It encompasses various meanings, including the whole earth, specific territories like Canaan, and even inhabitants of the land. It can refer to soil, ground, or regions, and is used in phrases related to distance and the living. There is a note on the plural form אֲרָצוֹת, which mainly appears in later texts to denote multiple lands.
אֶ֫רֶץ n. f. & (seld.) m. earth, land
earth, whole earth (opp. to a part)
earth, opp. to heaven, sky
earth = inhabitants of earth
land =
country, territory
district, region
trial territory
piece of ground
specif. land of Canaan, or Israel
= inhabitants of land
used even of Shᵉʼôl
ground, surface of ground
soil, as productive
אֶרֶץ in phrases
people of the land
in measurements of distance
the country of the plain, level or plain country
land of the living
end(s) of the earth
pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands, countries, often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations, etc.
base
H776 אֶ֫רֶץ n. f. & (seld.) m. earth, land . . earth, whole earth (opp. to a part)
. earth, opp. to heaven, sky
. earth = inhabitants of earth
. land = . country, territory
. district, region
. trial territory
. piece of ground
. specif. land of Canaan, or Israel
. = inhabitants of land
. used even of Shᵉʼôl
. . ground, surface of ground
. soil, as productive
. אֶרֶץ in phrases . people of the land
. in measurements of distance
. the country of the plain, level or plain country
. land of the living
. end(s) of the earth
. pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands, countries, often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations, etc.
776 'erets eh'-rets
from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth
(at large, or partitively a land):--X common, country, earth,
field, ground, land, X natins, way, + wilderness, world.
אֶ֫רֶץ (e.rets) — land: country/planet.
: country/field
1) land, earth
1a) earth
1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part)
1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven)
1a3) earth (inhabitants)
1b) land
1b1) country, territory
1b2) district, region
1b3) tribal territory
1b4) piece of ground
1b5) land of Canaan, Israel
1b6) inhabitants of land
1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world
1b8) city (-state)
1c) ground, surface of the earth
1c1) ground
1c2) soil
1d) (in phrases)
1d1) people of the land
1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance)
1d3) level or plain country
1d4) land of the living
1d5) end(s) of the earth
1e) (almost wholly late in usage)
1e1) lands, countries
1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
אֶ֫רֶץ (e.rets) — land: soil.
: soil
1) land, earth
1a) earth
1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part)
1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven)
1a3) earth (inhabitants)
1b) land
1b1) country, territory
Art | N-cs — Particle · noun common feminine singular absoluteHTd/Ncfsa
((1) 'erets;
(2) 'adhamah;
(3) sadheh,
"a piece of land";
(4) ge, "earth";
(5) agros, "field";
(6) chora, "region";
(7) chorion, diminutive of chora;
(8) xeros, "dry land";
(9) 'ezrach, "native" the King James Version "born in the land," "born among you," the Revised Version (British and American) "home-born" (Le 19:34; 14:16; Nu 15:30); "like a green tree in its native soil" (Ps 37:35)):
→ Appeared on the third creative day Ge 1:9
→ Original title to, from God Ge 13:14-17; 15:7; Ex 23:31; Le 25:23
→ Bought and sold Ge 23:3-18; 33:19; Ac 4:34; 5:1-8
→ Sale and redemption of, laws concerning Le 25:15,16,23-33; 27:17-24; Nu 36:4; Jer 32:7-16,25,44; Eze 46:18
שָׁאַר (sha'ar) is a Hebrew verb meaning to remain or be left over. It encompasses various nuances, including being left behind, surviving, or leaving something as a gift. The entries indicate its use in different forms, such as Qal, Niphal, and Hiphil, highlighting its versatility in contexts like remnants or spare items.
שָׁאַר 133 vb. remain, be left over
Qalthe youngest still remains
Niph.
be left over
be left behind
Hiph.
leave over, spare
leave or keep over
the city shall have 100 left
leave as a gift
base
H7604 שָׁאַר remain, be left over .he youngest still remains
. . be left over
. be left behind
. . leave over, spare
. leave or keep over
. the city shall have 100 left
. leave as a gift
7604 sha'ar shaw-ar'
a primitive root; properly, to swell up, i.e. be
(causatively, make) redundant:--leave, (be) left, let,
remain, remnant, reserve, the rest.
שָׁאַר (sha.ar) — to remain.
1) to remain, be left over, be left behind
1a) (Qal) to remain
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be left over, be left alive, survive
1b1a) remainder, remnant (participle)
1b2) to be left behind
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to leave over, spare
1c2) to leave or keep over
1c3) to have left
1c4) to leave (as a gift)
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · perfect third person masculine singularHVhp3ms
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
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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
כָּרַם (korem) is a verb meaning to tend or dress vineyards, specifically referring to vinedressers in the Qal participle form. The entries indicate it is derived from an imaginary denominative related to another Hebrew word for vineyard. There are no significant disagreements among the lexicons.
כָּרַם vb. denom. tend vineyards, dress vines, only Qal Pt. pl. vinedressers
base
H3755 כָּרַם vb. denom. tend vineyards, dress vines, only Qal Pt. pl. vinedressers
3755 korem ko-rame'
active participle of an imaginary denominative from 3754; a
vinedresser:--vine dresser (as one or two words).
see HEBREW for 03754
כָּרַם (ko.rem) — to tend vineyards.
1) to tend vines or vineyards, to dress vines or vineyards
1a) (Qal) vinedressers (participle)
Prep | N-mp — Preposition · noun common masculine plural absoluteHR/Ncmpa
יָגַב (yagab) is a primitive root meaning to dig or plow, specifically referring to the act of tilling the land or being a husbandman. The entries consistently emphasize its agricultural context, focusing on cultivation and farming.
[יָגַב] vb. till, be husbandman
base
H3009 יָגַב
3009 yagab yaw-gab'
a primitive root; to dig or plow:--husbandman.
יָגַב (ya.gav) — to till.
(Qal) to till, be a husbandman
Conj | Prep | V-Qal — Conjunction · preposition · verb qal participle (active) masculine pluralHC/R/Vqrmpa