Job 37:16 — Word Study
WLCהֲ֭תֵדַע עַל־ מִפְלְשֵׂי־ עָ֑ב מִ֝פְלְא֗וֹת תְּמִ֣ים דֵּעִֽים׃
BSADo you understandyâdaʻ▸ [know, perceive, have insight into] howʻal the cloudsʻâb [dark clouds, thickets, signs of God's presence] floatmiphlâs△ [are balanced, sway] those wondersmiphlâʼâh△ [miracles, amazing works, marvelous deeds] of Him who is perfecttâmîym [unblemished, flawless] in knowledgedêaʻ [understanding, wisdom, discernment]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| הֲ֭תֵדַע | ¿ do you know | Particle, verb qal imperfect second person masculine singular |
| עַל־ | on | Preposition |
| מִפְלְשֵׂי־ | [the] balancing of | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| עָ֑ב | [the] cloud[s] | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| מִ֝פְלְא֗וֹת | [the] wondrous works of | Noun common, feminine plural construct |
| תְּמִ֣ים | [one] complete of | Adj |
| דֵּעִֽים׃ | knowledge | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | Do you understand how the clouds float, those wonders of Him who is perfect in knowledge? |
| KJV | Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge? |
| ASV | Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, The wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge? |
| YLT | Dost thou know the balancings of a cloud? The wonders of the Perfect in knowledge? |
| WEB | Do you know the workings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge? |
| BBE | Have you knowledge of the balancings of the clouds, the wonders of him who has all wisdom? |
Where they part company is יָדַע — see How Translations Differ.
The main clause is supported by several phrases that elaborate on the subject, creating a layered structure that invites deeper reflection.
8 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them ›
clause
The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
2 of 7 occur nowhere else in the Old Testament — words chosen on purpose.
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Deep Study — Job 37:16
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Context — The Majesty of God's Creationgenerated
Job 37:16 presents a rhetorical question about human understanding of the natural phenomena, particularly the clouds, which are seen as wonders of God. This verse is part of a larger discourse where Job reflects on God's power and the mysteries of creation, inviting contemplation on the divine knowledge that governs the universe. It emphasizes the limitations of human perception in grasping the complexities of God's works, as also seen in surrounding verses like Job 37:15 and Job 37:17.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 26:8 | He wraps up the waters in His clouds, yet the clouds do not burst under their own weight. |
| 2 | Job 36:29 | Furthermore, who can understand how the clouds spread out, how the thunder roars from His pavilion? |
| 3 | Psalm 104:2–3 | He wraps Himself in light as with a garment; He stretches out the heavens like a tent, |
| 4 | Isaiah 40:22 | He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth; its dwellers are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 10:13 | When He thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 10 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יָדַע, Ha.te.da'generated
The verb יָדַע (yada`) is a perfect passive participle meaning 'to know.' It encompasses a range of meanings including perception, recognition, and experience. The parsing indicates that it is in the second person masculine singular form, addressing an individual directly. This word suggests not only knowledge but also a deeper understanding that comes from experience.
In this context, Job is asking if the listener possesses the insight to understand the workings of the clouds, which are portrayed as part of God's wondrous creation. The use of the verb here emphasizes the depth of knowledge required to grasp the divine intricacies of nature.
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 תֵדַע governs the main clause, with several phrases providing additional information. The structure emphasizes the questioning nature of the verse, inviting the listener to consider their understanding of the natural world.
The syntax includes a prepositional phrase indicating the subject of the knowledge, followed by noun phrases that elaborate on the wonders of creation. This layered structure highlights the complexity of the topic Job addresses.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew word יָדַע is rendered as δὲ, which serves as a conjunction rather than a direct translation. This choice indicates a shift in focus from the act of knowing to a broader discussion, reflecting the translators' interpretative approach.
The Greek translation captures the essence of the inquiry but does not maintain the same emphasis on knowledge as the Hebrew does, suggesting a different interpretative lens through which the text is viewed.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Job 37:16 asks if we understand how clouds float, referring to the wonders of God’s perfect knowledge. This verse highlights the complexity of nature and invites us to reflect on our limited understanding compared to God’s greatness.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Job is emphasizing the complexity of nature and God's creation, suggesting that human understanding is limited compared to divine knowledge.
The clouds are seen as manifestations of God's power and creativity, showcasing the miraculous aspects of His creation.
This verse reflects the central theme of the Book of Job, which explores the nature of suffering, divine wisdom, and the limitations of human understanding in the face of God's sovereignty.
We can learn the importance of humility in our understanding of the world and the acknowledgment that there are mysteries beyond our comprehension.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What aspects of nature do I find most awe-inspiring, and how do they reflect God's greatness?
- In what ways do I seek to deepen my understanding of God's creation?
- How can I cultivate a sense of wonder in my daily life, similar to Job's reflection on the clouds?
- What does it mean for me to acknowledge the limits of my understanding in relation to God's knowledge?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early Church Fathers, such as Gregory the Dialogist, referenced this verse to discuss the nature of divine knowledge and the mysteries of creation.
Dost thou know the mighty paths of the clouds, and their perfect knowledge? These clouds have most subtle paths, namely, the ways of holy preaching. For narrow is the gate, which leadeth unto life. [Matt.Early Church Fathers on Job 37 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Job 37:16 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleDost thou know the balancings of the clouds?.... How those ponderous bodies, as some of them are very weighty, full of water, are poised, and hang in the air, without turning this way or the other,
Read John Gill on Job 37 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryDost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?
Read Robert Jamieson on Job 37 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThe balancings; how God doth as it were weigh and suspend the clouds in balances; so that although they are ponderous and flail of water, yet they are by his power kept up in the thin air from falling down upon us in spouts and floods, as sometimes they have done, and generally would do, if not overruled by a higher Providence. Which is perfect in knowledge; who exactly knows the weight. These are effects and evidences of his infinite power and knowledge.
Read Matthew Poole on Job 37 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJob 37:16 Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?Ver. 16. Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds?] i.e. How they are hung up even in the air, like Architas’ or Archimedes’ pigeon, equally poised with their own weight. But how they are upheld, and why they fall here, and now, we know not, and wonder. Some naturalists tell us that the clouds are upheld by the heat of the sun but that is more than they can tell, and there is much to be said against it. Wherefore it is better for men to confess their ignorance than so peremptorily to pronounce things they know not. Let it be proper to God to be perfect in knowledge. It was too…
Read John Trapp on Job 37 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(16) The balancings of the clouds.—How they are poised and suspended in the sky. “Ye clouds, that far above me float and pause.”—Coleridge.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Job 37 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 16. Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds] How are the clouds suspended in the atmosphere? Art thou so well acquainted with the nature of evaporation, and the gravity of the air at different heights, to support different weights of aqueous vapour, so as to keep them floating for a certain portion of time, and then let them down to water the earth; dost thou know these things so as to determine the laws by which they are regulated? Wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge] This is a paraphrase. Mr. Good's translation is much better: - "Wonders, perfections of wisdom!"
Read AdamClarke on Job 37 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges16. the balancings] That is, how the clouds are poised in the heavens (comp. ch. Job 26:8), which Elihu regards as an unspeakable marvel.
Read Cambridge on Job 37 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleDost thou know the balancings of the clouds? - That is, Dost thou know how the clouds are poised and suspended in the air?
Read Albert Barnes on Job 37 →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
Do you understand how the clouds float, those wonders of Him who is perfect in knowledge?
Do you know the workings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge?
Do you understand how the clouds float, those wonders of Him who is perfect in knowledge?
Do you know about the balancing of the clouds, that wondrous activity of him who is perfect in knowledge?
Tyndale line
Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?
Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, The wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge?
Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?
Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge?
Hast thou knowen the varietie of the cloude, and the wonderous workes of him, that is perfite in knowledge?
Strictly literal
Dost thou know about the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him that is perfect in knowledge?
Dost thou know the balancings of a cloud? The wonders of the Perfect in knowledge?
Do you know the balancings of a cloud? The wonders of the Perfect in knowledge?
Dost thou know aught about the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge?
Do you understand the floating of the clouds, the marvelous deeds of God, who is perfect in knowledge?
From the Latin
Knowest thou the great paths of the clouds, and the perfect knowledges?
Simplified
Do you know how clouds float in the sky—the wonderful work of him who knows everything.
Have you knowledge of the balancings of the clouds, the wonders of him who has all wisdom?
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 show agreement in the overall structure and meaning of the verse, with five out of seven words matched. The Septuagint's word order and articles differ, indicating a translation that prioritizes clarity in Greek over direct correspondence.
הֲ֭תֵדַע עַל־ מִפְלְשֵׂי־ עָ֑ב מִ֝פְלְא֗וֹת תְּמִ֣ים דֵּעִֽים׃
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 37:16
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.
יָדַע (yada`) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to know,' encompassing a wide range of senses including perception, recognition, and experience. It can refer to knowing someone intimately or being skilled in a task. The word has various forms, indicating actions such as making known or being made known. Lexicons note its use in both literal and figurative contexts, but there is no significant disagreement among them.
יָדַע 943 vb. know
Qal
know, learn to know
perceive
perceive and see; find out and discern
discriminate, distinguish
know by experience
recognize, admit, acknowledge, confess
consider
not know = not expect
know a person, be acquainted with
know a person carnally, of sexual intercourse
know how, to do a thing, be able to do it
be skilful in
abs. have knowledge, be wise
Niph.
be made known, be or become known, of things
make oneself known of pers.
be perceived
be instructed
Pi. cause to know
Pu. known
Hiph. make known, declare
Hoph. made known
Hithp. make oneself known
base
H3045 יָדַע know .. . know, learn to know
. perceive
. perceive and see; find out and discern
. discriminate, distinguish
. know by experience
. recognize, admit, acknowledge, confess
. consider
. not know = not expect
. know a person, be acquainted with
. know a person carnally, of sexual intercourse
. . know how, to do a thing, be able to do it
. be skilful in
. abs. have knowledge, be wise
. . be made known, be or become known, of things
. make oneself known of pers.
. be perceived
. be instructed
. cause to know
. known
. make known, declare
. made known
. make oneself known
3045 yada` yaw-dah'
a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing);
used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally,
euphemistically and inferentially (including observation,
care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation,
punishment, etc.) (as follow):--acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted
with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware,
(un-)awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, X
could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to)
discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel,
can have, be (ig-)norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause
to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have
(knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, + be
learned, + lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, X
prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man
of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell,
יָדַע (ya.da) — to know.
1) to know
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to know
1a1a) to know, learn to know
1a1b) to perceive
1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern
1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish
1a1e) to know by experience
1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess
1a1g) to consider
1a2) to know, be acquainted with
1a3) to know (a person carnally)
1a4) to know how, be skilful in
1a5) to have knowledge, be wise
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed
1b2) to make oneself known
1b3) to be perceived
1b4) to be instructed
1c) (Piel) to cause to know
1d) (Poal) to cause to know
1e) (Pual)
1e1) to be known
1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle)
1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare
1g) (Hophal) to be made known
1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself
Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Part | V-Qal-Imperf-2ms — Particle · verb qal imperfect second person masculine singularHTi/Vqi2ms
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 — PrepositionHR
On
Light; the sun, (Gen. 41:45, 50), the great seat of sun-worship, called also Bethshemesh (Jer. 43:13) and Aven (Ezek. 30:17), stood on the east bank of the Nile, a few miles north of Memphis, and near Cairo, in the north-east. The Vulgate and the LXX. Versions have “Heliopolis” (“city of the sun”) instead of On in Genesis and of Aven in Ezekiel. The “city of destruction” Isaiah speaks of (19:18, marg. “of Heres;” Heb. ‘Ir-ha-heres, which some MSS. read Ir-ha-heres, i.e., “city of the sun”) may be the name given to On, the prophecy being that the time will come when that city which was known as the “city of the sun-god” shall become the “city of destruction” of the sun-god, i.e., when idolatry shall cease, and the worship…
(abode or city of the sun), a town of lower Egypt, called BETH-SHEMESH in (Jeremiah 43:13) On is better known under its Greek name Heliopolis. It was situated on the east side of the Pelusiac branch of the Nile, just below the point of the Delta, and about twenty miles northeast of Memphis. The chief object of worship at Heliopolis was the sun, whose temple, described by Strabo, is now only represented by the single beautiful obelisk, of red granite so feet 2 inches high above the pedestal which has stood for more than 4000 years, having been erected by Usirtesen, the second king of the twelfth dynasty. Heliopolis was anciently famous for its learning, and Eudoxus and Plato studied under its priests. The first mention of this place in the Bible is in the history of Joseph, to whom we read Pharaoh gave "to wife Asenath the daughter…
See HELIOPOLIS.
pain; force; iniquity
מִפְלָשׂ (miphlaš) refers to the concepts of swaying, poising, and balancing. It is derived from an unused root that conveys the idea of balance. The entries consistently highlight these meanings without significant disagreement among the lexicons.
[מִפְלָשׂ] n.[m.] swaying, poising
base
H4657 מִפְלָשׂ
4657 miphlas mif-lawce'
from an unused root meaning to balance; a
poising:--balancing.
מִפְלָשׂ (miph.la.s) — swaying.
swaying, poising, balancing
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
עָב (‘ab) refers to a dark cloud or cloud mass, and can also mean a thicket. The word is derived from a root meaning to envelop or cover, suggesting density or darkness. It appears in contexts related to clouds and thick vegetation, as noted in 2 Chronicles 4:17.
עָב 53 n.m. dark cloud, cloud-mass, thicket
base
H5645 עָב dark cloud, cloud-mass, thicket
5645 `ab awb
(masculine and feminine); from 5743; properly, an envelope,
i.e. darkness (or density, 2 Chron. 4:17); specifically, a
(scud) cloud; also a copse:--clay, (thick) cloud, X thick,
thicket. Compare 5672.
see HEBREW for 05743
see HEBREW for 05672
עָב (av) — cloud.
1) darkness, cloud, thicket
1a) dark cloud
1b) cloud mass
1c) thicket (as refuge)
N-cs — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
מִפְלָאָה (miphla'ah) refers to a miraculous or wondrous work. It is derived from the root meaning 'to be extraordinary' and is specifically noted in Job 37:16. The entries consistently emphasize its association with the concept of wonder.
[מִפְלָאָה] n.f. wondrous work;—pl. cstr. Jb 37:16
ref
H4652 מִפְלָאָה
4652 miphla'ah mif-law-aw'
from 6381; a miracle:--wondrous work.
see HEBREW for 06381
מִפְלָאָה (miph.la.ah) — wonder.
wondrous work
N-fp — Noun common · feminine plural constructHNcfpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
The Hebrew word תָּמִים (*tamiym*) means complete, sound, or whole. It encompasses notions of integrity, truth, and being unblemished or innocent. The word can function as both an adjective and a noun, referring to what is entire or in accord with truth. It is derived from a root that conveys the idea of being entire or perfect.
תָּמִים 91 adj. complete, sound
complete, whole, entire
whole, sound, healthful
complete, entire, of time
sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity
as neuter adj. = subst. what is complete, entirely in accord with truth and fact
base
H8549 תָּמִים complete, sound . complete, whole, entire
. whole, sound, healthful
. complete, entire, of time
. sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity
. as neuter adj. = subst. what is complete, entirely in accord with truth and fact
8549 tamiym taw-meem'
from 8552; entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also
(as noun) integrity, truth:--without blemish, complete, full,
perfect, sincerely (-ity), sound, without spot, undefiled,
upright(-ly), whole.
see HEBREW for 08552
תָּמִים (ta.mim) — unblemished.
: unblemished/perfect
1) complete, whole, entire, sound
1a) complete, whole, entire
1b) whole, sound, healthful
1c) complete, entire (of time)
1d) sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity
1e) what is complete or entirely in accord with truth and fact (neuter adj/subst)
תָּמִים (ta.mim) — unblemished: blameless.
: blameless
1) complete, whole, entire, sound
1a) complete, whole, entire
1b) whole, sound, healthful
1c) complete, entire (of time)
1d) sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity
1e) what is complete or entirely in accord with truth and fact (neuter adj/subst)
תָּמִים (ta.mim) — unblemished: complete.
: complete
1) complete, whole, entire, sound
1a) complete, whole, entire
1b) whole, sound, healthful
1c) complete, entire (of time)
1d) sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity
Adj — AdjHAamsc
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…
דֵּעַ (dea`) refers to knowledge or opinion, encompassing both general knowledge and specific judgments, including God's knowledge. It is derived from another Hebrew word, יָדַע (yada`), which also relates to knowledge. The term appears in contexts that emphasize understanding and discernment.
[דֵּעַ] n.[m.] knowledge, opinion (late)
base
H1843 דֵּעַ
1843 dea` day'-ah
from 3045; knowledge:--knowledge, opinion.
see HEBREW for 03045
דֵּעַ (de.a) — knowledge.
1) knowledge, opinion
1a) God's knowledge
1b) judgment, opinion
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa