Job 29:19 — Word Study
WLCשָׁרְשִׁ֣י פָת֣וּחַ אֱלֵי־ מָ֑יִם וְ֝טַ֗ל יָלִ֥ין בִּקְצִירִֽי׃
BSAMy rootssheresh [like a tree's foundation, source of strength] [will] spread outpâthach [open, reach down] toʼêl the watersmayim [liquid refreshment] ◂and the dewṭal [moisture, gentle blessing] will rest nightlylûwn▸ [lodge, lie, all night, every evening] on my branchesqâtsîyr [limbs, extensions of life]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| שָׁרְשִׁ֣י | root my | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| פָת֣וּחַ | [is] opened | Verb, Qal, participle (passive) masculine singular |
| אֱלֵי־ | to | Preposition |
| מָ֑יִם | water | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| וְ֝טַ֗ל | and dew | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| יָלִ֥ין | it will remain overnight | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| בִּקְצִירִֽי׃ | on branch[es] my | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | My roots will spread out to the waters, and the dew will rest nightly on my branches. |
| KJV | My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch. |
| ASV | My root is spread out to the waters, And the dew lieth all night upon my branch: |
| YLT | My root is open unto the waters, And dew doth lodge on my branch. |
| WEB | My root is spread out to the waters. The dew lies all night on my branch. |
| BBE | My root will be open to the waters, and the night mist will be on my branches, |
Where they part company is in the rendering of שָׁרְשִׁ֣י — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence is structured with a main clause and two subordinate phrases, highlighting the relationship between Job's roots and the nourishing waters.







8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectטַל
verbפָּתַח
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Job 29:19
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Context — Job's Reflection on His Former Glorygenerated
Job 29:19 reflects Job's confidence in his past prosperity, where he likens himself to a tree whose roots reach deep into the waters, symbolizing strength and nourishment. This verse is part of a larger passage where Job reminisces about his former glory and the respect he commanded from others, as seen in the surrounding verses. His imagery evokes a sense of stability and abundance, drawing on nature to illustrate his points.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 18:16 | The roots beneath him dry up, and the branches above him wither away. |
| 2 | Psalm 1:3 | He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 17:8 | He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. |
| 4 | Hosea 14:5–7 | I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily and take root like the cedars of Lebanon. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 4 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — שָׁרְשִׁ֣י, sha.re.Shigenerated
The word שָׁרְשִׁ֣י (*sha.re.Shi*) means 'my roots' and is derived from the root שֹׁ֫רֶשׁ (*sheresh*), which refers to the underground part of a plant. In this context, it symbolizes the foundation and source of strength for Job, indicating his deep connection to life and sustenance.
As a noun in the construct state, it emphasizes a personal connection — these are Job's roots, representing his identity and stability. The imagery of roots spreading out suggests growth and resilience, showing how Job's life is sustained by the waters, which can signify both literal water and spiritual nourishment.
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 יָלִ֥ין, it will remain overnight, governs the sentence, with a subject and two prepositional phrases describing what will remain and where. The structure emphasizes the relationship between the dew and the branches, highlighting the nurturing aspect of nature.
The first noun phrase, שָׁרְשִׁ֣י, serves as the subject, while the prepositional phrases provide context about the roots' direction towards the waters and the dew's resting place on the branches. This layered structure enhances the imagery of growth and sustenance.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, שָׁרְשִׁ֣י is rendered as μου (*mou*), meaning 'my'. This choice emphasizes the personal connection Job has to his roots, reinforcing the idea of individual strength and stability.
The translation of יָלִ֥ין as αὐλισθήσεται (*aulisthēsetai*) indicates a focus on the dew's action of lodging or resting, which aligns with the nurturing imagery present in the Hebrew text.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Job 29:19 uses the imagery of roots and dew to convey strength and nourishment. Job reflects on his past, stating that his roots will spread to the waters and that dew will rest on his branches. This illustrates his connection to life and abundance.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Job's roots symbolize his strength and connection to life, indicating stability and nourishment from the waters.
The dew represents a gentle blessing and moisture, highlighting the nurturing aspect of nature that supports growth.
This verse reflects Job's longing for the days of his prosperity and well-being, illustrating his connection to the blessings he once experienced.
The imagery of a tree emphasizes stability, growth, and nourishment, which are central themes in Job's reflections on his past.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I experienced nourishment and support in my own life, similar to Job's roots reaching for water?
- How can I cultivate a sense of stability and strength in my own circumstances?
- What blessings do I recognize in my life that are like the dew resting on branches?
- How does understanding Job's imagery help me relate to my own experiences of growth and abundance?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early commentary from Gregory the Dialogist reflects on the imagery in this verse, interpreting the roots and dew as symbols of spiritual nourishment and truth.
My root is opened beside the waters. And the dew shall stay on my harvest. For 'by the waters the root is opened,' when, for receiving the streams of truth, secretly the thought of the mind is spread out.Early Church Fathers on Job 29 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Job 29:19 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleMy root [was] spread out by the waters,.... According to our version and others, Job here, and in the following verses, gives the reasons of his hope and confidence of his long life, and quiet and
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryMy root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch. Literally, opened to the waters: continually irrigated by them. Opposed to Job 17:16. "His roots shall be dried up beneath." Vigorous health.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleI was continually watered by Divine favour and blessing, as a tree which is constantly supplied with moisture, both in its root and branches, and consequently must needs be fruitful and flourishing.
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJob 29:19 My root [was] spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.Ver. 19. My root was spread out by the waters] Heb. Opened to the waters; which therefore had free recourse to it, and much refreshed it. Hereby he describeth his flourishing condition when time was, through the perpetual inflowings of God’ s free grace and favour. And the dew lay all might upon my branch] Pernoctabat; because in the night the dew falleth. Beza thus paraphraseth this whole verse: For, downward, the root of my good and upright conscience was spread out by the ever flowing waters of God’ s bountifulness, with which it was daily watered; and upward, the boughs growing out of this root…
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(19) My root was spread.—It is perhaps better to read this and the next verse in the present: “My root is spread out . . . and the dew lieth. My glory is fresh in me, and my bow is renewed.” (Comp. Genesis 49:24.)
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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 19. My root was spread out by the waters] A metaphor taken from a healthy tree growing beside a rivulet where there is plenty of water; which in consequence flourishes in all seasons; its leaf does not wither, nor its fruit fall off. See Psalms 1:3; Jeremiah 17:8.
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges18–20. Job’s outlook on the future, amidst this benevolent and active life. He anticipated length of days and continued prosperity.
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleMy root was spread out by the waters - Margin, as the Hebrew, “opened.” The meaning is, that it was spread abroad or extended far, so that the moisture of the earth had free access to it; or it was
Read Albert Barnes on Job 29 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
My roots will spread out to the waters, and the dew will rest nightly on my branches.
My root is spread out to the waters. The dew lies all night on my branch.
My roots will spread out to the waters, and the dew will rest nightly on my branches.
My roots reach the water, and the dew lies on my branches all night long.
Tyndale line
My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.
My root is spread out to the waters, And the dew lieth all night upon my branch:
My root is spread out to the waters, and the dew lieth all night upon my branch:
My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch.
For my roote is spread out by the water, and the dewe shall lye vpon my branche.
Strictly literal
My root shall be spread out to the waters, and the dew will lie all night on my branch;
My root is open unto the waters, And dew doth lodge on my branch.
My root is open to the waters, || And dew lodges on my branch.
My root will stand open for the water, and the dew will lodge on my boughs.
My roots are spread out to the waters, and dew lies all night on my branches.
From the Latin
My root is opened beside the waters, and dew shall continue in my harvest.
Simplified
Like a tree my roots spread out to the water; the dew rests on my branches overnight.
My root will be open to the waters, and the night mist will be on my branches,
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 29:19 reads, "שָׁרְשִׁ֣י פָת֣וּחַ אֱלֵי־ מָ֑יִם וְ֝טַ֗ל יָלִ֥ין בִּקְצִירִֽי׃" which translates to, "My roots will spread out to the waters, and the dew will rest nightly on my branches." The Septuagint agrees with the Masoretic Text in terms of the essential meaning, as all seven words correspond directly, although the word order and articles may differ due to the nature of Greek syntax. There are no significant differences noted among the other ancient witnesses such as the Samaritan Pentateuch and the Dead Sea Scrolls for this verse.
שָׁרְשִׁ֣י פָת֣וּחַ אֱלֵי־ מָ֑יִם וְ֝טַ֗ל יָלִ֥ין בִּקְצִירִֽי׃
7 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 29:19
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 שֹׁ֫רֶשׁ (*sheresh*) means 'root' and can refer to both literal roots and metaphorical uses, such as a foundation or source of something. It is associated with concepts of depth and permanence. The word is derived from a related term, שָׁרַשׁ (*sharash*, H8327), which also pertains to roots.
שֹׁ֫רֶשׁ n.m. root
base
H8328 שֹׁ֫רֶשׁ root
8328 sheresh sheh'-resh
from 8327; a root (literally or figuratively):--bottom,
deep, heel, root.
see HEBREW for 08327
שֹׁ֫רֶשׁ (she.resh) — root.
1) root
1a) root (literal)
1b) root (of people involving firmness or permanence) (fig)
1c) root, bottom (as lowest stratum) (fig)
Aramaic equivalent: sho.resh (שֹׁ֫רֶשׁ "root" H8330)
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp1bs
פָּתַח (pathach) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to open' and can refer to various actions such as opening doors, loosening restraints, or engraving. It has different forms, including Qal (to open), Niphal (to be opened), and Piel (to engrave). The entries highlight its literal and figurative uses, but there is some overlap in meaning regarding its applications in opening and engraving.
פָּתַח vb. open
Qal open sack
Niph. be opened
Pi. be opened
free, i.e. ungird, camels
loosen (and remove) sack-cloth
open gates, doors
Hithp. loosen thee the fetters of thy neck
base
[פָּתַח] vb. Pi. engrave
Pu. stones engraved with the engravings of a signet.
base
H6605a פָּתַח open .open sack
. be opened
. be opened . free, i.e. ungird, camels
. loosen (and remove) sack-cloth
. open gates, doors
. loosen thee the fetters of thy neck
H6605b פָּתַח Pi. engrave
6605 pathach paw-thakh'
a primitive root; to open wide (literally or figuratively);
specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve:--appear, break
forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-)grave(-n), loose (self),
(be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent.
פָּתַח (pa.tach) — to open.
1) to open
1a) (Qal) to open
1b) (Niphal) to be opened, be let loose, be thrown open
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to free
1c2) to loosen
1c3) to open, open oneself
1d) (Hithpael) to loose oneself
Aramaic equivalent: pe.tach (פְּתַח "to open" H6606)
פָּתַח (pa.tach) — to engrave.
1) to carve, engrave
1a) (Piel) to engrave
1b) (Pual) to be engraved
V-Qal-Inf-c — Verb · Qal · participle (passive) masculine singularHVqsmsa
The Hebrew word אֶל (el) is primarily a preposition indicating motion towards or direction to a person or place. It can also imply entering a limit, presence at a location, or a hostile direction (against). Additionally, it may express concepts such as concerning, in addition to, or according to. The entries highlight its versatility in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph),
prep. denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental).of motion to or unto a person or place
Where the limit is actually entered, into
Of direction towards anything
Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against
Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to
Metaph. in regard to, concerning, on account of
Of rule or standard according to (rare)
Expressing presence at a spot, against, at, by, not merely after verbs implying motion
Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction to
base
H413 אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), . of motion to or unto a person or place
. Where the limit is actually entered, into
. Of direction towards anything
. Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against
. Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to
. Metaph. in regard to, concerning, on account of
. Of rule or standard according to (rare)
. Expressing presence at a spot, against, at, by, not merely after verbs implying motion
. Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction to
413 'el ale
(but only used in the shortened constructive form sel {el});
a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but
occasionally used of a quiescent position, i.e. near, with or
among; often in general, to:--about, according to ,after,
against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and,
by, concerning, for, from, X hath, in(- to), near, (out) of,
over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether,
with(-in).
אֶל (el) — to(wards).
1) to, toward, unto (of motion)
2) into (limit is actually entered)
2a) in among
3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion)
4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character)
5) in addition to, to
6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of
7) according to (rule or standard)
8) at, by, against (of one's presence)
9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Prep — PrepositionHR
מַי (mayim) is a Hebrew word meaning 'water' and is used in the plural form. It encompasses various meanings, including literal water, urine, and metaphorical uses related to refreshment or danger. The entries indicate it is derived from a primitive noun and is primarily referenced in contexts involving water.
[מַי] 580 n.m. only pl. מַ֫יִם waters, water
base
H4325 מַי only pl. מַ֫יִם waters, water
4325 mayim mah'-yim
dual of a primitive noun (but used in a singular sense);
water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen:--+
piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)).
מַי (ma.yim) — water.
1) water, waters
1a) water
1b) water of the feet, urine
1c) of danger, violence, transitory things, refreshment (fig.)
מַי (ma.yim) — Water (Gate).
This name means water, refreshment
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
wo'-ter (mayim; hudor):
(1) The Greek philosophers believed water to be the original substance and that all things were made from it. The Koran states, "From water we have made all things." In the story of the creation (Ge 1:2) water plays an elemental part.
(2) Because of the scarcity of water in Palestine it is especially appreciated by the people there. They love to go and sit by a stream of running water. Men long for a taste of the water of their native village (1Ch 11:17). A town or village is known throughout the country for the quality of its water, which is described by many adjectives, such as "light," "heavy," etc.
(3) The rainfall is the only source of supply of water for Palestine. The moisture is carried up from the sea in clouds and falls on the hills as rain or snow.…
See CISTERN and WELLS.
In Isa 35:7, the Hebrew word for "parched ground" that shall become a pool of water, is the same with the Arabic term for the mirage, a peculiar optical illusion by which travelers in hot and dry deserts think they see broad lakes and flowing waters; they seem to discern the very ripple of the waves, and the swaying of tail trees on the margin in the cool breeze; green hills and houses and city ramparts rise before the astonished sight, recede as the traveler advances, and at length melt away in the hot haze. Not so the blessings of the gospel; they are no alluring mockery, but real waters of everlasting life, Isa 55:1 Joh 4:14 Re 22:1. Compare
→ Creation of Ps 148:4,5
→ Covered the whole earth Ge 1:9
→ Daily allowance of Eze 4:11
→ City waterworks 2Ki 20:20
→ Vision of, by Ezekiel Eze 47:1-5
→ Of separation Nu 19:2-22
טַל (tal) refers to 'dew' or 'night-mist' in Hebrew. It is derived from a root that suggests a covering over vegetation. The term is consistent across entries, with no significant disagreement noted among lexicographers.
טַל n.m. night-mist, dew
base
H2919 טַל night-mist, dew
2919 tal tal
from 2926; dew (as covering vegetation):--dew.
see HEBREW for 02926
טַל (tal) — dew.
dew, night mist
Aramaic equivalent: tal (טַל "dew" H2920)
Conj | N-ms — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular absoluteHC/Ncmsa
du (Tal; drosos).
1. Formation of Dew:
Two things are necessary for the formation of dew, moisture and cold. In moist countries there is less dew because the change in temperature between day and night is too small. In the deserts where the change in temperature between day and night is sometimes as much as 40 degrees F., there is seldom dew because of lack of moisture in the atmosphere. Palestine is fortunate in being near the sea, so that there is always a large percentage of water vapor in the air. The skies are clear, and hence, there is rapid radiation beginning immediately after sunset, which cools the land and the air until the moisture is condensed and settles on cool objects. Air at a low temperature is not capable of holding as much water vapor in suspension as warm air. The ice pitcher furnishes an example of the formation of dew. Just as the drops of water form on the cool…
Dew
“There is no dew properly so called in Palestine, for there is no moisture in the hot summer air to be chilled into dew-drops by the coldness of the night. From May till October rain is unknown, the sun shining with unclouded brightness day after day. The heat becomes intense, the ground hard, and vegetation would perish but for the moist west winds that come each night from the sea. The bright skies cause the heat of the day to radiate very quickly into space, so that the nights are as cold as the day is the reverse, a peculiarity of climate from which poor Jacob suffered thousands of years ago (Gen. 31:40). To this coldness of the night air the indispensable watering of all plant-life is due. The winds, loaded with moisture, are robbed of it as they pass over the land, the cold air condensing it into drops of water, which fall…
This in the summer is so copious in Palestine that it supplies to some extent the absence of rain and becomes important to the agriculturist. Thus it is coupled in the divine blessing with rain, or mentioned as a prime source of fertility, (Genesis 27:28; 33:13; Zechariah 8:12) and its withdrawal is attributed to a curse. (2 Samuel 1:21; 1 Kings 17:1; Haggai 1:10) It becomes a leading object in prophetic imagery by reason of its penetrating moisture without the apparent effort of rain, (32:2; Job 29:19; Psalms…
The dews in Palestine and some other oriental countries are very copious, and serve very greatly to sustain and promote vegetation in seasons when little or no rain falls. Maundrell tells us that the tents of his company, when pitched on Tabor and Hermon, "were as wet with dew as if it had rained on them all night," Jud 6:38 So 5:2. Dew was especially heavy near the mountains, and just before and after the rainy season. It was prized as a precious boon of Providence, Ge 27:28 De 33:28 1Ki 17:1 Job 29:19 Hag 1:10…
לוּן (luwn) is a Hebrew verb meaning to lodge or pass the night, and it can also imply abiding or remaining. It has a negative connotation when referring to murmuring or complaining. The word can be used in various forms, including Qal, Hiphil, and Hithpalpel, indicating different nuances of lodging and grumbling.
לוּן, לִין vb. lodge, pass the night, fig. abide
Qal
lodge, pass the night
fig. abide, remain
Hiph. cause to rest, lodge
Hithpalp. dwell, abide, of eagle
base
[לוּן] vb. murmur
Niph. murmur against
Hiph. murmur; cause to murmur
base
H3885a לוּן, לִין lodge, pass the night, fig. abide H3885b לוּן murmur
3885 luwn loon
or liyn {leen}; a primitive root; to stop (usually over
night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad
sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to
complain):--abide (all night), continue, dwell, endure,
grudge, be left, lie all night, (cause to) lodge (all night,
in, -ing, this night), (make to) murmur, remain, tarry (all
night, that night).
לוּן (lun) — to lodge.
1) to lodge, stop over, pass the night, abide
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to lodge, pass the night
1a2) to abide, remain (fig.)
1b) (Hiphil) to cause to rest, lodge
1c) (Hithpalpel) to dwell, abide
לוּן (lun) — to grumble.
1) to grumble, complain, murmur
1a) (Niphal) to grumble, murmur
1b) (Hiphil) to complain, cause to grumble
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
קָצִיר (qatsiyr) refers to the act of harvesting or the harvest itself, encompassing the process, the crop, and the time of harvest. It can also denote boughs or branches of trees. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to sever,' indicating its connection to reaping.
קָצִיר n.m. harvesting, harvest
process of harvesting
what is reaped, harvested, crop
time of harvest
base
קָצִיר n.m. usually coll., boughs, branches
base
H7105a קָצִיר harvesting, harvest H7105b קָצִיר usually coll., boughs, branches
7105 qatsiyr kaw-tseer'
from 7114; severed, i.e. harvest (as reaped), the crop, the
time, the reaper, or figuratively; also a limb (of a tree, or
simply foliage):--bough, branch, harvest (man).
see HEBREW for 07114
קָצִיר (qa.tsir) — harvest.
1) harvest, harvesting
1a) process of harvesting
1b) crop, what is harvested or reaped
1c) time of harvest
קָצִיר (qa.tsir) — foliage.
boughs, branches
Prep | N-ms | Suff — Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHR/Ncmsc/Sp1bs
