Job 23:11 — Word Study
WLCבַּ֭אֲשֻׁרוֹ אָחֲזָ֣ה רַגְלִ֑י דַּרְכּ֖וֹ שָׁמַ֣רְתִּי וְלֹא־ אָֽט׃
BSAMy feetregel [my steps, my path] have followedʼâchaz■ in His tracksʼâshur [His steps, the path He has set] I have keptshâmar■ [obeyed, guarded] His wayderek [His path, His manner of life] withoutlôʼ turning asidenâṭâh▸ [declining, deviating from it]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| בַּ֭אֲשֻׁרוֹ | on step his | Preposition, noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| אָחֲזָ֣ה | it has taken hold | Verb, Qal, perfect third person feminine singular |
| רַגְלִ֑י | foot my | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| דַּרְכּ֖וֹ | way his | Noun common both singular construct, suffix |
| שָׁמַ֣רְתִּי | I have kept | Verb, Qal, perfect first person common singular |
| וְלֹא־ | and not | Conjunction, particle |
| אָֽט׃ | I have turned aside | Verb, Hiphil, imperfect first person common singular |
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| BSB | My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside. |
| KJV | My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined. |
| ASV | My foot hath held fast to his steps; His way have I kept, and turned not aside. |
| YLT | On His step hath my foot laid hold, His way I have kept, and turn not aside, |
| WEB | My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned away. |
| BBE | My feet have gone in his steps; I have kept in his way, without turning to one side or to the other. |
Where they part company is בַּ֭אֲשֻׁרוֹ — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence has one main clause with two additional phrases that elaborate on Job's actions and commitment.







8 commentators on this verse
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verbאָחַז
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Deep Study — Job 23:11
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Context — Job's Expression of Faithfulnessgenerated
Job 23:11 reflects Job's unwavering commitment to following God's ways. Despite his trials, he asserts that he has adhered to the path set before him, demonstrating his integrity and dedication. This passage is part of a larger discourse where Job defends his righteousness and seeks understanding from God amidst his suffering.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Samuel 12:2–5 | Now here is the king walking before you, and I am old and gray, and my sons are here with you. I have walked before you from my youth until this day. |
| 2 | Psalm 18:20–24 | The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. |
| 3 | Psalm 44:18 | Our hearts have not turned back; our steps have not strayed from Your path. |
| 4 | Acts 20:18–19 | When they came to him, he said, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia. |
| 5 | 2 Corinthians 1:12 | And this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 13 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — בַּ֭אֲשֻׁרוֹ, ba.'a.shu.rogenerated
The word אֲשׁוּר (ashur) means 'step' and indicates movement or progression. It is derived from a root that emphasizes the act of walking or going, which is significant in the context of following a path.
In this verse, Job uses the term to describe how his feet have followed God's steps, illustrating his commitment to walking in obedience to God's commands. The parsing as a feminine singular construct indicates it refers to a specific path or manner of life.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which translates it as My feet have followed in His tracks.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb אָחֲזָ֣ה (it has taken hold) governs the structure of the verse, with two phrases following it: one describing Job's actions and the other detailing his adherence to God's way.
The sentence emphasizes Job's steadfastness by placing the verb first, highlighting his commitment to God's path without deviation.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew word בַּ֭אֲשֻׁרוֹ is rendered as αὐτοῦ (His), indicating a direct connection to God's steps. This choice emphasizes the personal relationship between Job and God.
The Septuagint's translation aligns closely with the Hebrew, maintaining the focus on Job's commitment to following God's guidance.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Job 23:11 shows Job's determination to follow God's path. He claims that he has kept God's way and has not turned aside, demonstrating his commitment to living according to God's commands.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Job is expressing his dedication to following the path that God has laid out for him, indicating his obedience and faithfulness.
Job emphasizes this to highlight his integrity and steadfastness in adhering to God's commands, even amidst his suffering.
Job's declaration serves to reaffirm his righteousness and commitment to God, countering the accusations against him during his trials.
Job's commitment to following God's way encourages us to remain steadfast in our faith and obedience, even in challenging circumstances.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways can I ensure I am following God's path in my life?
- What challenges do I face that might cause me to turn aside from God's commands?
- How can I demonstrate my commitment to living according to God's ways?
- What examples from my life reflect my dedication to following God's steps?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early Church Fathers referenced Job's declaration to discuss themes of faithfulness and integrity in suffering. Here are their insights.
My foot hath held His steps. His way have I kept, and not declined. For as a kind of footsteps of God are His doings which we see, by which doings both the good and bad man is governed,Early Church Fathers on Job 23 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Job 23:11 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleMy foot hath held his steps,.... Trod in the steps he has walked in; he followed God closely, imitated him in acts of holiness and righteousness, of mercy, kindness, and beneficence; and he continued
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryMy foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined. Held - fast by His steps.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleMy foot hath held, i.e. made a free and fixed choice, and taken fast hold of them; been firmly and strongly settled, and resolved to continue in them, as the word signifies. His steps; either, 1. Actively, the steps or ways in which God himself walks; the paths of holiness, justice, mercy, &c., wherein he walked with or after God, as the phrase is, , following his example. Or, 2. Passively, the steps or paths which God hath appointed men to walk in, as . His way have I kept, and not declined; the same thing with that in the former part of the verse, in different expressions.
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJob 23:11 My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.Ver. 11. My foot hath held his steps] I have followed God step by step, walking as I had him for an example, and pressing his footsteps. This Job speaketh of himself, not as vaunting, but as vindicating and defending his own innocence; and as giving Eliphaz to know, that he had already done, and still continued to do, as he had in the former chapter exhorted him, Job 22:21-22. Acquaint now thyself with God, &c. That is not now to do, saith Job; for my foot hath held his steps. Be at peace. I am so, saith he, for his way have I kept and not declined. Now, can two walk together, and they not be agreed? Receive, I…
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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 11. My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept] I have carefully marked his providential dealings; and in his way - his pure and undefiled religion - have I walked. I have not only been generally but particularly religious: I have attended carefully to the weightier matters of the law, and have not forgotten its slightest injunctions. Coverdale is curious: - Nevertheles my fete kepe his path, his hye strete have I holden, and not gone out of it. The hye strete is highway, the causeway, or raised road; formed, as they anciently were, by stones in the manner of pavement. It has its name from the Latin strata, paved, via being understood: via lapidibus strata, "a way paved with…
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges11–12. Fuller particulars given by Job of “the way that is with him”—his innocent, upright life.
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleMy foot hath held his steps - Roberts, in his Oriental Illustrations, and the Editor of the Pictorial Bible, suppose that there is an allusion here to the active, grasping power which the Orientals have in their feet and toes.
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Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible11. Held his steps — The primary meaning of the word àçæ, rendered held, is to seize, to lay fast hold of; upon which Kitto (Pic.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Job 23 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside.
My foot has held fast to his steps. I have kept his way, and not turned away.
My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside.
My feet have followed his steps closely; I have kept to his way and have not turned aside.
Tyndale line
My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.
My foot hath held fast to his steps; His way have I kept, and turned not aside.
My foot hath held fast to his steps; his way have I kept, and turned not aside.
My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.
My foote hath followed his steps: his way haue I kept, and haue not declined.
Strictly literal
My foot hath held to his steps; his way have I kept, and not turned aside.
On His step hath my foot laid hold, His way I have kept, and turn not aside,
My foot has laid hold on His step, || I have kept His way, and do not turn aside,
On his steps my foot hath held fast: his way have I kept, and swerved not.
My foot has held fast to his steps; I have kept to his way and turned not aside.
From the Latin
My foot hath followed his steps, I have kept his way, and have not declined from it.
Simplified
I have kept in step with him; I have followed his way without turning aside.
My feet have gone in his steps; I have kept in his way, without turning to one side or to the other.
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 this verse, with five of the seven words matching. This consistency highlights the preservation of Job's declaration of faithfulness across different textual traditions.
בַּ֭אֲשֻׁרוֹ אָחֲזָ֣ה רַגְלִ֑י דַּרְכּ֖וֹ שָׁמַ֣רְתִּי וְלֹא־ אָֽט׃
5 of the 7 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 23:11
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
אֲשׁוּר (ashur) and אַשֻּׁר (ashshur) both mean 'step' or 'going.' They are derived from the same root and represent the concept of movement or progression. The entries consistently emphasize this meaning without significant disagreement among the lexicons.
[אֲשׁוּר, אָשׁוּר] n.f. step, going
base
[אַשֻּׁר] n.f. step, going
base
H838a אֲשׁוּר, אָשׁוּר step, going H838b אַשֻּׁר step, going
838 'ashur aw-shoor'
or ashshur {ash-shoor'}; from 833 in the sense of going; a
step:--going, step.
see HEBREW for 0833
אֲשׁוּר (a.shur) — step.
step, going
Also means: a.shur (אַשֻּׁר "step" H0838B)
אַשֻּׁר (a.shur) — step.
step, going
Another spelling of a.shur (אֲשׁוּר "step" H0838A)
Prep | N-fs | Suff — Preposition · noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHR/Ncfsc/Sp3ms
The Hebrew word אָחַז (achaz) means to grasp, take hold of, or seize. It has various forms, including Qal (to grasp), Niphal (to be caught), Piel (to enclose), and Hophal (to be fastened). The entries highlight its use in contexts of possession and holding, but do not provide specific verse references.
אָחַז 68 vb. grasp, take hold of, take possession
Qal grasp, take hold of
Niph. be caught
Pi. enclose, overlay
Hoph. fastened
base
H270 אָחַז grasp, take hold of, take possession .grasp, take hold of
. be caught
. enclose, overlay
270 'achaz aw-khaz'
a primitive root; to seize (often with the accessory idea of
holding in possession):--+ be affrighted, bar, (catch, lay,
take) hold (back), come upon, fasten, handle, portion, (get,
have or take) possess(-ion).
אָחַז (a.chaz) — to grasp.
1) grasp, take hold, seize, take possession
1a) (Qal) to grasp, take hold of
1b) (Niphal) to be caught, grasped, be settled
1c) (Piel) to enclose, overlay
1d) (Hophal) fastened
V-Qal-Perf-3fs — Verb · Qal · perfect third person feminine singularHVqp3fs
hold: In the American Standard Revised Version frequently "stronghold" (Jud 9:49; 1Sa 22:4; 24:22; 2Sa 5:17; 23:14; 1Ch 11:16; 12:16). See FORTIFICATION. In Re 18:2 for the King James Version "cage" (phulake) the Revised Version (British and American) substitutes, as in first clause, "hold," and in the margin "prison."
Hold
A fortress, the name given to David’s lurking-places (1 Sam. 22:4, 5; 24:22).
רֶ֫גֶל (regel) means 'foot' and can refer to a foot or leg in various contexts, including anthropomorphic references to God and other beings. It also implies steps or paces. The word is derived from a root meaning related to walking, and it appears in multiple forms, such as feet and paces.
רֶ֫גֶל 247 n.f. foot
foot
three times (feet, paces)
base
H7272 רֶ֫גֶל foot . foot
. three times (feet, paces)
7272 regel reh'-gel
from 7270; a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a
step; by euphem. the pudenda:--X be able to endure, X
according as, X after, X coming, X follow,
((broken-))foot((-ed, -stool)), X great toe, X haunt, X
journey, leg, + piss, + possession, time.
see HEBREW for 07270
רֶ֫גֶל (re.gel) — foot.
1) foot
1a) foot, leg
1b) of God (anthropomorphic)
1c) of seraphim, cherubim, idols, animals, table
1d) according to the pace of (with prep)
1e) three times (feet, paces)
Aramaic equivalent: re.gal (רְגַל "foot" H7271)
N-fs | Suff — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHNcfsc/Sp1bs
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (derek) means way, road, or journey, and can refer to both literal paths and figurative courses of life or actions. It encompasses various aspects such as direction, manner, and moral character, often highlighting the nature of one's conduct. The term is used in both positive and negative contexts, reflecting the moral implications of one's path.
דֶּ֫רֶךְ 715 n.m. way, road, distance, journey, manner
way, road, path
journey
of direction, almost or quite = toward
way, manner
fig. of course of life, or action, undertakings
of moral action and character
of duty
specif.: in good sense
oftener in bad sense
way of י׳
base
H1870 דֶּ֫רֶךְ way, road, distance, journey, manner . way, road, path
. journey
. of direction, almost or quite = toward
. way, manner
. fig. of course of life, or action, undertakings
. . of moral action and character
. of duty
. specif.: in good sense
. oftener in bad sense
. way of י׳
1870 derek deh'-rek
from 1869; a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of
life or mode of action, often adverb:--along, away, because
of, + by, conversation, custom, (east-)ward, journey, manner,
passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-)way(-side),
whither(-soever).
see HEBREW for 01869
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: conduct.
: conduct/lifestyle
1) way, road, distance, journey, manner
1a) road, way, path
1b) journey
1c) direction
1d) manner, habit, way
1e) of course of life (fig.)
1f) of moral character (fig.)
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — Way.
This name means way, road
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — (King's) Highway.
This name means way, road
Combined with me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "King's" H4428I)
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: direction.
: direction
1) way, road, distance, journey, manner
1a) road, way, path
1b) journey
1c) direction
1d) manner, habit, way
1e) of course of life (fig.)
1f) of moral character (fig.)
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: road.
: road/route
1) way, road, distance, journey, manner
1a) road, way, path
1b) journey
1c) direction
1d) manner, habit, way
1e) of course of life (fig.)
1f) of moral character (fig.)
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: journey.
: journey
N-cs | Suff — Noun common both singular construct · suffixHNcbsc/Sp3ms
The Hebrew word שָׁמַר (*shamar*) is a primitive root meaning to keep, guard, or observe. It encompasses a wide range of actions including protecting, waiting for, and celebrating obligations like the Sabbath. The verb appears in various forms, indicating nuances such as being on guard or refraining from certain actions. It is used extensively in the Old Testament, reflecting both physical and moral vigilance.
שָׁמַר 465 vb. keep, watch, preserve
Qal 425
keep, have charge of
keep, guard, captives
hence, watch for, wait for
watch, observe
keep, retain, of storing up (food)
keep within bounds, restrain
observe, celebrate
keep sabbath
of other obligations
observe = follow dictates of (prudence, justice, kindness, wisdom)
sts. י׳ subj.
keep, reserve, weeks of harvest
Niph.
36be on one's guard
keep oneself, refrain, abstain
be kept, guarded
Pi. those paying regard to false vanities
Hithp. I kept myself from
base
H8104 שָׁמַר keep, watch, preserve .. . keep, have charge of
. keep, guard, captives
. hence, watch for, wait for
. watch, observe
. . keep, retain, of storing up (food)
. keep within bounds, restrain
. . observe, celebrate
. keep sabbath
. of other obligations
. observe = follow dictates of (prudence, justice, kindness, wisdom)
. sts. י׳ subj.
. keep, reserve, weeks of harvest
. . be on one's guard
. keep oneself, refrain, abstain
. be kept, guarded
. those paying regard to false vanities
. I kept myself from
8104 shamar shaw-mar'
a primitive root; properly, to hedge about (as with thorns),
i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.:--beward,
be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark,
look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save
(self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man).
שָׁמַר (sha.mar) — to keep: obey.
: obey/observe
1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to keep, have charge of
1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life
1a2a) watch, watchman (participle)
1a3) to watch for, wait for
1a4) to watch, observe
1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory)
1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain
1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow)
1a8) to keep, preserve, protect
1a9) to keep, reserve
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware
1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain
1b3) to be kept, be guarded
1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed
1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
שָׁמַר (sha.mar) — to keep: guard.
: guard
1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to keep, have charge of
1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life
1a2a) watch, watchman (participle)
V-Qal-Perf-1cs — Verb · Qal · perfect first person common singularHVqp1cs
לֹא (lo') is a Hebrew word meaning 'not' or 'no.' It serves as a simple negation and can imply absence or prohibition. The word can also be used in various contexts, often combined with other particles for emphasis or clarification. Its Aramaic equivalent is לָא (la), which also means 'not.'
לֹא or לוֹא adv. not
base
H3808 לֹא or לוֹא not
3808 lo' lo
or lowi {lo}; or loh (Deut. 3:11) {lo}; a primitive particle;
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often
used with other particles (as follows):--X before, + or else,
ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never,
no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), (X as though...,(can-), for) not (out
of), of nought, otherwise, out of, + surely, + as truly as, +
of a truth, + verily, for want, + whether, without.
לֹא (lo) — not.
1) not, no
1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition)
1b) not (with modifier-negation)
1c) nothing (subst)
1d) without (with particle)
1e) before (of time)
Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Conj | Part — Conjunction · particleHC/Tn
נָטָה (natah) is a Hebrew verb meaning to stretch out, spread out, or extend. It encompasses a wide range of actions, including bending, inclining, and pitching a tent. The word can also imply moral deflection or turning aside. The entries suggest various applications, from physical actions to metaphorical uses, but do not indicate significant disagreement among the lexicons.
נָטָה 215 vb. stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend
Qal
stretch out, extend, hand, rod
stretch line and plummet
= offer
Spread out, i.e. pitch, tent
Bend, turn, incline
Niph. be stretched out
Hiph.
rarely stretch out, hand
rarely spread out cloth on rock
usu. turn, incline
base
H5186 נָטָה stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend .. . stretch out, extend, hand, rod
. stretch line and plummet
. = offer
. Spread out, i.e. pitch, tent
. Bend, turn, incline
. be stretched out
. . rarely stretch out, hand
. rarely spread out cloth on rock
. usu. turn, incline
5186 natah naw-taw'
a primitive root; to stretch or spread out; by implication,
to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great
variety of application (as follows):--+ afternoon, apply, bow
(down, - ing), carry aside, decline, deliver, extend, go down,
be gone, incline, intend, lay, let down, offer, outstretched,
overthrown, pervert, pitch, prolong, put away, shew, spread
(out), stretch (forth, out), take (aside), turn (aside, away),
wrest, cause to yield.
נָטָה (na.tah) — to stretch.
1) to stretch out, extend, spread out, pitch, turn, pervert, incline, bend, bow
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to stretch out, extend, stretch, offer
1a2) to spread out, pitch (tent)
1a3) to bend, turn, incline
1a3a) to turn aside, incline, decline, bend down
1a3b) to bend, bow
1a3c) to hold out, extend (fig.)
1b) (Niphal) to be stretched out
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to stretch out
1c2) to spread out
1c3) to turn, incline, influence, bend down, hold out, extend, thrust aside, thrust away
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cs — Verb · Hiphil · imperfect first person common singularHVhi1cs
a-sid': "Distinct from others," "privately," such is the sense of the word in 2Ki 4:4; Mr 7:33. Also "to withdraw" (Lu 9:10 the King James Version; Ac 23:19: hupochoreo, also anachoreo). One is said to have turned aside when he departs from the path of rectitude (Ps 14:3; Sirach 2:7; 1Ti 1:6). In a figurative sense it is used to express the thought of putting aside, to renounce, every hindrance or impediment to a consecrated earnest Christian life (Heb 12:1: apotithemi).
