Job 16:9 — Word Study
WLCאַפּ֤וֹ טָרַ֨ף׀ וַֽיִּשְׂטְמֵ֗נִי חָרַ֣ק עָלַ֣י בְּשִׁנָּ֑יו צָרִ֓י׀ יִלְט֖וֹשׁ עֵינָ֣יו לִֽי׃
BSAHis angerʼaph [wrath, intense displeasure] has torn meṭâraph■ [ripped apart, provided no comfort] and opposed mesâṭam▸ [hated, been hostile towards] He gnasheschâraq■ [grinds, rubs] His teethshên [sharp edges] at meʻal [upon me, against me] My adversarytsar [enemy, narrow troubler] pierceslâṭash▸ [sharpens, gazes intensely] with His eyesʻayin [the source of His gaze, fierce look]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אַפּ֤וֹ | anger his | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| טָרַ֨ף׀ | it has torn [me] | Verb, Qal, perfect third person masculine singular |
| וַֽיִּשְׂטְמֵ֗נִי | and it has assailed me | Verb qal sequential imperfect third person masculine singular, suffix |
| חָרַ֣ק | he has gnashed | Verb, Qal, perfect third person masculine singular |
| עָלַ֣י | towards me | Preposition, suffix |
| בְּשִׁנָּ֑יו | with teeth his | Preposition, noun common feminine dual construct, suffix |
| צָרִ֓י׀ | opponent my | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| יִלְט֖וֹשׁ | he sharpens | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| עֵינָ֣יו | eyes his | Noun common feminine dual construct, suffix |
| לִֽי׃ | to me | Preposition, suffix |
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| BSB | His anger has torn me and opposed me; He gnashes His teeth at me. My adversary pierces me with His eyes. |
| KJV | He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me. |
| ASV | He hath torn me in his wrath, and persecuted me; He hath gnashed upon me with his teeth: Mine adversary sharpeneth his eyes upon me. |
| YLT | His anger hath torn, and he hateth me, He hath gnashed at me with his teeth, My adversary sharpeneth his eyes for me. |
| WEB | He has torn me in his wrath and persecuted me. He has gnashed on me with his teeth. My adversary sharpens his eyes on me. |
| BBE | I am broken by his wrath, and his hate has gone after me; he has made his teeth sharp against me: my haters are looking on me with cruel eyes; |
Where they part company is in the rendering of חָרַק — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence is structured around a main clause followed by two subordinate clauses, emphasizing Job's feelings of being attacked.
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Deep Study — Job 16:9
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Context — Job's Lamentgenerated
Job 16:9 captures Job's deep sense of betrayal and pain as he feels God’s anger directed at him. He expresses how this anger has torn him apart and how he feels relentlessly opposed by God. This passage is part of a larger discourse where Job is pleading his case, feeling abandoned and attacked by both God and his adversaries. Job's expressions of anguish resonate throughout the book, reflecting his struggle with suffering and divine justice.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 10:16–17 | Should I hold my head high, You would hunt me like a lion, and again display Your power against me. |
| 2 | Job 18:4 | You who tear yourself in anger— should the earth be forsaken on your account, or the rocks be moved from their place? |
| 3 | Psalm 50:22 | Now consider this, you who forget God, lest I tear you to pieces, with no one to rescue you: |
| 4 | Lamentations 3:10 | He is a bear lying in wait, a lion hiding in ambush. |
| 5 | Hosea 5:14 | For I am like a lion to Ephraim and like a young lion to the house of Judah. I, even I, will tear them to pieces and then go away. I will carry them off where no one can rescue them. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 11 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — חָרַק, cha.Rakgenerated
The word אַף ('af) primarily means 'face' but is often used to denote 'anger' in biblical contexts. It signifies the emotional state of a person, particularly in moments of wrath, as seen here where it describes God's fierce displeasure towards Job.
The parsing as a noun in the construct form indicates possession, meaning 'His anger.' This highlights the personal nature of Job's suffering, as he feels directly attacked by God's wrath.
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 טָרַף (taraf) governs the entire verse, with two clauses following it: one describing the action of tearing and the other detailing the opposition Job feels. The structure emphasizes Job's emotional turmoil as he articulates the violence of his experience.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on Job's feelings of being torn apart by God's anger, followed by the actions of his adversary, which creates a layered understanding of his suffering.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates אַף as ὀργῇ (orgē), which means 'anger' or 'wrath.' This choice aligns with the emotional intensity of Job's lament, emphasizing the divine anger he perceives.
The use of ξρησάμενος for טָרַף indicates a focus on the act of tearing in a more graphic sense, which may suggest a deeper interpretation of Job's anguish.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Job 16:9 shows Job expressing his pain as he feels torn apart by God's anger. He feels like an adversary is piercing him with a fierce gaze, highlighting his sense of being under attack and judged in his suffering.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Job is expressing his feeling of being deeply wounded by what he perceives as God's wrath directed at him.
Job describes his adversary as someone who pierces him with an intense gaze, indicating a feeling of being scrutinized and judged harshly.
Job expresses feelings of anguish, betrayal, and a sense of being attacked both by God and by those around him.
Job feels opposed because he perceives God's anger as a direct assault on him, leaving him feeling isolated and vulnerable.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways do I feel challenged or opposed in my own life, similar to Job's experience?
- How can I better understand the emotions of anger and betrayal in my own relationships?
- What does it mean to me to feel scrutinized by others, and how can I respond to that feeling?
- How can I find comfort in times of distress, as Job seeks in his lament?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early church father Gregory the Dialogist comments on Job's lament, interpreting it as a reflection of God's fury and Job's suffering.
Ver. 9. He gathered his fury against me; and threatening me he gnashed against me with his teeth; mine enemy looked on me with terrible eyes.Early Church Fathers on Job 16 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Job 16:9 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleHe teareth [me] in his wrath, who hateth me,.... By whom is meant not Satan, as Jarchi, though he is an enemy to, and an hater of mankind, especially of good men; nor Eliphaz, as others, who had
Read John Gill on Job 16 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryHe teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me. Image from a wild beast. So God is represented (Job 10:16).
Read Robert Jamieson on Job 16 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleHe teareth me in his wrath, Heb. his wrath teareth me in pieces, as a lion doth his prey. Who hateth me, Heb. and he hateth me, i.e. he pursueth me with a deadly hatred and rage. Or, and he is become mine enemy; or, he sets himself against me with all his might; or, he treats me like an implacable enemy. He gnasheth upon me with his teeth; which is a gesture and sign of extreme anger and fury, as 37:12 ; as elsewhere of grievous pain, as . Mine enemy; either, 1. God, who of a friend is now become my implacable enemy. Or, 2. Eliphaz, who deals with me more like an enemy than a friend. Sharpeneth his eyes upon me, i.e. looks upon me with a fierce and sparkling eye, as enraged persons uso to…
Read Matthew Poole on Job 16 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJob 16:9 He teareth [me] in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.Ver. 9. He teareth me in his wrath, &c.] Who did all this to Job? The devil, say some; his disease, say others that was a most uncharitable censure passed by Luther upon Oecolampadius, that he died suddenly, ignitis Satanae telis confossus, slain by Satan’ s fiery darts, because he died of a carbuncle (Lib. de Missa. prin., A.D. 1533). But Job surely meaneth it of God, upon whom his heart was still, though he speak here somewhat unhappily of him, out of the sense of the flesh, and greatness of his grief. Who hateth me] Heb. He Satanically hateth me. What strange…
Read John Trapp on Job 16 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(9) He teareth me in his wrath.—Terrible as the language is that Job has used against God, he seems here almost to exceed it, for he calls Him his adversary. It is hardly possible not to understand the expression of God, for though he immediately speaks of his friends, yet just afterwards he openly mentions God.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Job 16 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 9. He teareth me in his wrath] Who the person is that is spoken of in this verse, and onward to the end of the fourteenth, has been a question on which commentators have greatly differed. Some think God, others Eliphaz, is intended: I think neither. Probably God permitted Satan to show himself to Job, and the horrible form which he and his demons assumed increased the misery under which Job had already suffered so much. All the expressions, from this to the end of the fourteenth verse, may be easily understood on this principle; e.g., Job 16:9: "He (Satan) gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me." Job 16:10: "They (demons) have gaped on me with their…
Read AdamClarke on Job 16 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges9. Picture of God’s hostility to him. The figure is that of a beast of prey. who hateth me] lit. and hateth me, or, and is hostile to me, i. e. assaileth me. The picture of the lion-like assailant, his rending fury, and gnashing teeth, and flashing eyes, is graphic.
Read Cambridge on Job 16 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleHe teareth me in his wrath - The language here is all taken from the ferocity of wild beasts; and the idea is, that his enemy had come upon him as a lion seizes upon its prey.
Read Albert Barnes on Job 16 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
His anger has torn me and opposed me; He gnashes His teeth at me. My adversary pierces me with His eyes.
He has torn me in his wrath and persecuted me. He has gnashed on me with his teeth. My adversary sharpens his eyes on me.
His anger has torn me and opposed me; He gnashes His teeth at me. My adversary pierces me with His eyes.
His anger has torn me and persecuted me; he has gnashed at me with his teeth; my adversary locks his eyes on me.
Tyndale line
He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.
He hath torn me in his wrath, and persecuted me; He hath gnashed upon me with his teeth: Mine adversary sharpeneth his eyes upon me.
He hath torn me in his wrath, and persecuted me; he hath gnashed upon me with his teeth: mine adversary sharpeneth his eyes upon me.
He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; my enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.
His wrath hath torne me, and hee hateth me, and gnasheth vpon mee with his teeth: mine enemie hath sharpened his eyes against me.
Strictly literal
His anger teareth and pursueth me; he gnasheth with his teeth against me; [as] mine adversary he sharpeneth his eyes at me.
His anger hath torn, and he hateth me, He hath gnashed at me with his teeth, My adversary sharpeneth his eyes for me.
His anger has torn, and He hates me, || He has gnashed at me with His teeth, || My adversary sharpens His eyes for me.
In his wrath he teareth me to pieces, and assaileth me: he gnasheth over me with his teeth; my adversary sendeth threatening looks at me.
God has torn me in his wrath and persecuted me; He grinds his teeth in rage; my enemy fastens his eyes on me as he tears me apart.
From the Latin
My wrinkles bear witness against me, and a false speaker riseth up against my face, contradicting me.
Simplified
He has torn me apart in his anger; in his hostility he has gnashed his teeth at me; my enemy pierces me with his fierce look.
I am broken by his wrath, and his hate has gone after me; he has made his teeth sharp against me: my haters are looking on me with cruel eyes;
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text of Job 16:9 states that God’s anger has torn and opposed the speaker, describing how He gnashes His teeth and how the speaker's adversary pierces him with eyes. The Septuagint closely matches this text, with 9 out of 10 words corresponding, indicating a strong agreement in the overall message, though the exact wording and structure may differ due to translation choices. There are no significant variations noted in the Samaritan Pentateuch or the Dead Sea Scrolls for this verse, suggesting a consistent transmission of the text across these witnesses.
אַפּ֤וֹ טָרַ֨ף׀ וַֽיִּשְׂטְמֵ֗נִי חָרַ֣ק עָלַ֣י בְּשִׁנָּ֑יו צָרִ֓י׀ יִלְט֖וֹשׁ עֵינָ֣יו לִֽי׃
9 of the 10 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
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 Job 16:9
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.
The Hebrew word אַף (aph) primarily means nostril or nose, but it also refers to the face and is often associated with anger. It can denote a person's countenance or expressions of ire. The entries highlight its connection to rapid breathing in passionate states, indicating its use in contexts of anger or wrath.
אַף 277 n.m. nostril, nose, face, anger
nostril, as organ of breathing
Dn. face
mostly anger
base
H639 אַף nostril, nose, face, anger
639 'aph af
from 599; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and
occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in
passion) ire:--anger(-gry), + before, countenance, face, +
forebearing, forehead, + (long-)suffering, nose, nostril,
snout, X worthy, wrath.
see HEBREW for 0599
אַף (aph) — face: anger.
: anger
1) nostril, nose, face
2) anger
אַף (aph) — face: nose.
: nose
1) nostril, nose, face
2) anger
אַף (aph) — face.
: face
1) nostril, nose, face
2) anger
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3ms
טָרַף (taraph) is a Hebrew verb meaning to tear, rend, or pluck. It can describe the action of tearing in various forms, such as being torn in pieces or providing food. The entries indicate a range of uses, from physical tearing to metaphorical feeding, with specific examples in contexts like animals being torn apart.
טָרַף vb. tear, rend, pluck
Qal tear, rend
Niph. of animal torn
Pu. Joseph has certainly been torn in pieces
Hiph. let me devour my appointed bread
base
H2963 טָרַף tear, rend, pluck
2963 taraph taw-raf'
a primitive root; to pluck off or pull to pieces; causatively
to supply with food (as in morsels):--catch, X without doubt,
feed, ravin, rend in pieces, X surely, tear (in pieces).
טָרַף (ta.raph) — to tear.
1) to tear, rend, pluck
1a) (Qal) to tear, rend
1b) (Niphal) to be torn in pieces
1c) (Poal) to be torn in pieces
1d) (Hiphil) to provide food
V-Qal-Perf-3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singularHVqp3ms
שָׂטַם (satam) is a Hebrew verb meaning to bear a grudge or cherish animosity against someone. It conveys the idea of opposing oneself to another and includes nuances of hatred and persecution. The entries consistently describe it as a primitive root related to animosity, with no significant disagreement among the lexicons.
[שָׂטַם] vb. bear a grudge, cherish animosity, against
base
H7852 [שָׂטַם] bear a grudge, cherish animosity, against
7852 satam saw-tam'
a primitive root; properly, to lurk for, i.e.
persecute:--hate, oppose self against.
שָׂטַם (sa.tam) — to hate.
1) to hate, oppose oneself to, bear a grudge, retain animosity against, cherish animosity against
1a) (Qal) to cherish animosity against
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff — Verb qal sequential imperfect third person masculine singular · suffixHc/Vqw3ms/Sp1bs
The Hebrew word חָרַק (*charaq*) is a primitive root meaning to gnash or grind the teeth, primarily found in poetic contexts. The entries consistently emphasize its association with the act of grinding, particularly in relation to teeth.
חָרַק vb. gnash or grind the teeth, only poet.
base
H2786 חָרַק gnash or grind the teeth, only poet.
2786 charaq khaw-rak'
a primitive root; to grate the teeth:--gnash.
חָרַק (cha.raq) — to grind.
(Qal) to gnash, grind (the teeth)
V-Qal-Perf-3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singularHVqp3ms
The Hebrew word עַל (*al*) is a preposition meaning 'upon' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including 'on account of,' 'beside,' 'above,' and 'against.' It can indicate physical placement, emotional burdens, or duties imposed on a person. The entries also note its use in idiomatic expressions and with verbs of motion. There is a mention of its function as a conjunction in certain contexts.
כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as
base
עַל, עָ֑ל
subst. height
As prep. upon, and hence on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against
Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed
—
of clothing, etc., which any one wears
With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
H5921a עַל, עָ֑ל . As prep. upon, and hence on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against . Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed . — . of clothing, etc., which any one wears
. With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
. Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
. Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
. על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
. חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
5921 `al al
properly, the same as 5920 used as a preposition (in the
singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a
particle following); above, over, upon, or against (yet always
in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great
variety of applications (as follow):--above, according
to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, X as, at, because
of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, X both
and, by (reason of), X had the charge of, concerning for, in
(that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-)on, over, than,
through(-out), to, touching, X with.
see HEBREW for 05920
עַל (al) — upon.
prep
1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against
1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards
1b) above, beyond, over (of excess)
1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence)
1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition)
1e) over (of suspension or extension)
1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity)
1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion)
1h) to (as a dative)
[כִּי] עַל [כֵּן] ([ki] al [ken]) — as.
conj
Prep | Suff — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp1bs
The Hebrew word שֵׁן (shen) primarily means 'tooth' and can also refer to 'ivory.' It is derived from the root associated with sharpness, and it can figuratively denote a cliff or crag. The entries highlight various contexts, including its use in legal terms (lex talionis) and as a material in commerce.
שֵׁן n.f. tooth, ivory
base
H8127 שֵׁן tooth, ivory
8127 shen shane
from 8150; a tooth (as sharp); specifically (for 8143) ivory;
figuratively, a cliff:--crag, X forefront, ivory, X sharp,
tooth.
see HEBREW for 08150
see HEBREW for 08143
שֵׁן (shen) — tooth.
: tooth
1) tooth, ivory
1a) tooth
1a1) of man, lex talionis, beast
1b) tooth, tine (of fork)
1c) ivory
1c1) as material
1c2) of commerce
1d) sharp pointed rock
שֵׁן (shen) — tooth: ivory.
: ivory
1) tooth, ivory
1a) tooth
1a1) of man, lex talionis, beast
1b) tooth, tine (of fork)
1c) ivory
1c1) as material
1c2) of commerce
1d) sharp pointed rock
שֵׁן (shen) — tooth: crag.
: crag
1) tooth, ivory
1a) tooth
1a1) of man, lex talionis, beast
1b) tooth, tine (of fork)
1c) ivory
1c1) as material
1c2) of commerce
1d) sharp pointed rock
שֵׁן (shen) — tooth: prong.
: prong
1) tooth, ivory
1a) tooth
1a1) of man, lex talionis, beast
1b) tooth, tine (of fork)
1c) ivory
1c1) as material
1c2) of commerce
1d) sharp pointed rock
Prep | N-cd | Suff — Preposition · noun common feminine dual construct · suffixHR/Ncfdc/Sp3ms
The Hebrew word צַר (tsar) is built from the root meaning 'narrow' or 'tight.' It encompasses a range of meanings including 'distress,' 'adversary,' and 'hard pebble' or 'flint.' The term can refer to physical tightness or metaphorical trouble, as well as an enemy or foe. It appears in contexts of anguish and tribulation, with a specific verse reference in Isaiah 5:28.
צַר adj. narrow, tight
base
צַר n.[m.] straits, distress
base
צַר 68 n.m. adversary, foe
base
צַר n.[m.] hard pebble, flint;—Is 5:28
ref
H6862a צַר narrow, tight H6862b צַר straits, distress H6862c צַר adversary, foe H6862d צַר hard pebble, flint
6862 tsar tsar
or tsar {tsawr}; from 6887; narrow; (as a noun) a tight place
(usually figuratively, i.e. trouble); also a pebble (as in
6864); (transitive) an opponent (as crowding):--adversary,
afflicted(-tion), anguish, close, distress, enemy, flint, foe,
narrow, small, sorrow, strait, tribulation, trouble.
see HEBREW for 06887
see HEBREW for 06864
צַר (tsar) — narrow.
narrow, tight
צַר (tsar) — distress.
straits, distress
צַר (tsar) — enemy.
adversary, foe, enemy, oppressor
צַר (tsar) — hard.
hard pebble, flint
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp1bs
לָטַשׁ (latash) is a Hebrew verb meaning to hammer, sharpen, or whet. It describes the action of creating an edge, particularly in the context of sharpening a sword. The term appears in various forms, including a participle for someone who hammers or sharpens. There are no significant disagreements among the lexicons regarding its meaning.
[לָטַשׁ] vb. hammer, sharpen, whet
Qal
hammer
sharpen sword
Pu. a sharpened razor
base
H3913 לָטַשׁ hammer, sharpen, whet
3913 latash law-tash'
a primitive root; properly, to hammer out (an edge), i.e. to
sharpen:--instructer, sharp(-en), whet.
לָטַשׁ (la.tash) — to sharpen.
1) to sharpen, hammer, whet
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hammer
1a2) to sharpen (sword)
1a3) hammerer (participle)
1b) (Pual) to be sharpened
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
The Hebrew word עַ֫יִן (*'ayin*) means 'eye' and can refer to both the physical organ and its figurative uses, such as mental qualities and desires. It also denotes a 'spring' or 'fountain' of water. The entries highlight various phrases and contexts, including appearances and expressions of emotion, but do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicons.
עַ֫יִן 859 n.f. eye
lit. as physical organ
eyes as showing mental qualities
desire of the eyes, abominations of the eyes
Fig. of mental and physical faculties, acts and states
Transferred mngs.:
visible surface of earth
appearance
gleam, sparkle
Other phrases are: an eye for an eye; eye to eye; in the presence of, in full view of; of business transaction; on the forehead
base
עַ֫יִן n.f. spring (of water). Particular springs are:
ע׳ חֲרֹר Ju 7:1
ע׳ הַקּוֹרֵא (partridge-spring) Ju 15:19
ע׳ רֹגֵל near Jerus.
ע׳ הַתַּנִּין (dragon-spring)
base
H5869a עַ֫יִן eye . lit. as physical organ
. . eyes as showing mental qualities
. desire of the eyes, abominations of the eyes
. Fig. of mental and physical faculties, acts and states
. Transferred mngs.: . visible surface of earth
. appearance
. gleam, sparkle
. Other phrases are: an eye for an eye; eye to eye; in the presence of, in full view of; of business transaction; on the forehead
H5869b עַ֫יִן spring (of water)
5869 `ayin ah'-yin
probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or
figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the
landscape):--affliction, outward appearance, + before, +
think best, colour, conceit, + be content, countenance, +
displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, + favour,
fountain, furrow (from the margin), X him, + humble,
knowledge, look, (+ well), X me, open(-ly), + (not) please,
presence, + regard, resemblance, sight, X thee, X them, +
think, X us, well, X you(-rselves).
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye.
: eye
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — Fountain (Gate).
§ spring, fountain
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — Fountain of.
§ spring, fountain
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: seeing.
: seeing
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: appearance.
: appearance
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: before(the eyes).
: before(the_eyes)
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: sin.
: sin
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
N-cd | Suff — Noun common feminine dual construct · suffixHNcfdc/Sp3ms
נִי (ni) — me.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 1st person singular
HR/Sp1bs — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp1bs