Job 38:23 — Word Study
WLCאֲשֶׁר־ חָשַׂ֥כְתִּי לְעֶת־ צָ֑ר לְי֥וֹם קְ֝רָ֗ב וּמִלְחָמָֽה׃
BSAwhichʼăsher [that I have set apart] I hold in reservechâsak■ [withhold, spare, preserve] for timesʻêth [seasons, occasions] of troubletsar [distress, affliction, narrow circumstances] for the dayyôwm [a specific period, a time of crisis] of warqᵉrâb [battle, conflict] and battlemilchâmâh [war, fighting, hostile encounter]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אֲשֶׁר־ | which | Particle |
| חָשַׂ֥כְתִּי | I have kept back | Verb, Qal, perfect first person common singular |
| לְעֶת־ | for [the] time of | Preposition, noun common both singular construct |
| צָ֑ר | distress | Adj |
| לְי֥וֹם | for [the] day of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| קְ֝רָ֗ב | battle | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| וּמִלְחָמָֽה׃ | and warfare | Conjunction, noun common feminine singular absolute |
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| BSB | which I hold in reserve for times of trouble, for the day of war and battle? |
| KJV | Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war? |
| ASV | Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, Against the day of battle and war? |
| YLT | That I have kept back for a time of distress, For a day of conflict and battle. |
| WEB | which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war? |
| BBE | Which I have kept for the time of trouble, for the day of war and fighting? |
Where they part company is over the verb חָשַׂךְ — see How Translations Differ.
The structure features one main clause followed by two prepositional phrases that elaborate on the purpose and timing of God's actions.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
verbחָשַׂךְ
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Deep Study — Job 38:23
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Context — God's Sovereignty in Creationgenerated
Job 38:23 is part of a larger discourse where God questions Job about the mysteries of creation and His governance over it. The surrounding verses illustrate God's omnipotence and the natural order He has established, emphasizing His authority over all things, including weather phenomena like snow and hail, which He reserves for specific purposes, such as times of trouble and conflict.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 36:31 | For by these He judges the nations and provides food in abundance. |
| 2 | Job 36:13 | The godless in heart harbor resentment; even when He binds them, they do not cry for help. |
| 3 | Exodus 9:18–24 | Behold, at this time tomorrow I will rain down the worst hail that has ever fallen on Egypt, from the day it was founded until now. |
| 4 | Joshua 10:11 | As they fled before Israel along the descent from Beth-horon to Azekah, the LORD cast down on them large hailstones from the sky, and more of them were killed by the hailstones than by the swords of the Israelites. |
| 5 | Isaiah 30:30 | And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His mighty arm to be revealed, striking in angry wrath with a flame of consuming fire, and with cloudburst, storm, and hailstones. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 8 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — חָשַׂךְ, cha.Sakh.tigenerated
The Hebrew verb חָשַׂךְ (*chasak*) means to withhold or restrain something. It indicates an action of keeping something back, as well as the nuances of sparing or preserving. The parsing as a perfect first person common singular verb shows that it is a completed action performed by the subject, God, indicating that He has actively chosen to reserve these elements for a specific purpose.
This word is significant in this verse as it illustrates God's intentionality in managing creation. He does not simply allow snow and hail to fall; He actively withholds them for designated times of distress and conflict, showcasing His sovereign control over the natural world.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In the Berean Standard Bible, the verb is rendered as kept back, which aligns closely with the original Hebrew meaning.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb of the verse is חָשַׂךְ, I have kept back, which governs the overall meaning. The sentence structure includes a prepositional phrase indicating the purpose of the action, followed by a series of noun phrases that describe the times of trouble and the specific nature of the conflicts.
The arrangement emphasizes the verb at the beginning, highlighting God's active role in withholding the elements for a time of crisis, and the subsequent phrases elaborate on the context of this withholding.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the verb חָשַׂךְ is translated as δέ (de), which serves as a conjunction rather than a direct translation of the Hebrew verb. This choice indicates a shift from a focus on the action of withholding to a more connective role in the sentence.
The Greek translation does not provide a direct equivalent for the concept of reserving, which reflects a broader interpretive approach rather than a word-for-word correspondence.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Job 38:23 describes how God has stored snow and hail for times of trouble and conflict. This verse shows God's control over nature and His purpose in reserving these elements for specific moments of crisis.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It indicates that God has control over natural elements and reserves them for specific purposes, particularly during times of trouble and conflict.
This verse illustrates God's sovereignty by showing that He actively manages creation, withholding certain elements until they are needed for His purposes.
Examples include periods of war, natural disasters, or personal crises, where God's intervention or provision is particularly evident.
God reserves these elements to demonstrate His power and to provide for specific needs during difficult times, highlighting His authority over creation.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I seen God provide for me during difficult times?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty when facing my own battles?
- What does it mean for me to recognize God's control over nature in my daily life?
- How can I prepare spiritually for times of trouble that may come?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Job 38:23 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleWhich I have reserved against the time of trouble,.... For the punishment or affliction of men; and is explained as follows, against the day of battle and war? as his artillery and ammunition to light his enemies with.
Read John Gill on Job 38 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryWhich I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?
Read Robert Jamieson on Job 38 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleWhich, i.e. which snow, and especially hail. Against the time of trouble, i.e. when I intend to bring trouble or calamity upon any country or people for their sins, or for their trial. Or, against the time of the enemy, i.e. when I intend to punish mine or my people’ s enemies, and to fight against them with these weapons; of which see instances . Compare .
Read Matthew Poole on Job 38 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJob 38:23 Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?Ver. 23. Which I have reserved against the time of trouble] Or, against the time of the enemy to punish him, as Exodus 9:24 Joshua 10:11 Isaiah 30:30. By deep snows men are sometimes withered and destroyed; by violent hail stones and coals of fire. What an overthrow was procured against the Quades by the prayers of the thundering legion, as they were afterwards called in the days of Aurelius the emperor! Ingens grando compluraque fulmina in hostes ceciderunt, Huge hail stones and many lightning bolts fell upon the enemy, saith the heathen historian (Dio in Vit. Ant. Phil.). Against the day of…
Read John Trapp on Job 38 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(23) The time of trouble.—As was the case with the Canaanites, in Joshua 10:11. (Comp. Psalms 18:13.)
Read Charles John Ellicott on Job 38 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 23. Reserved against the time of trouble] לעת צר leeth tsar, "to the season of strictness," i.e., the season when the earth is constringed or bound by the frost. Against the day of battle and war?] Hailstones being often employed as instruments of God's displeasure against his enemies, and the enemies of his people. There is probably an allusion here to the plague of hail sent on the Egyptians. See Exodus 9:23, and the notes there, for more particulars concerning hailstones, remarkable showers of them, c. There may be also a reference to Joshua 10:10-11, where a destructive shower of what are called hailstones fell upon the Canaanitish kings who fought against Israel. See the note…
Read AdamClarke on Job 38 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges23. Compare such passages as Joshua 10:11; Psalms 68:14; Isaiah 30:30; Ezekiel 13:13.
Read Cambridge on Job 38 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleWhich I have reserved - As if they were carefully treasured up to be brought forth as they shall be needed. The idea is, that they were entirely under the direction of God.
Read Albert Barnes on Job 38 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
which I hold in reserve for times of trouble, for the day of war and battle?
which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?
which I hold in reserve for times of trouble, for the day of war and battle?
which I reserve for the time of trouble, for the day of war and battle?
Tyndale line
Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?
Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, Against the day of battle and war?
Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?
Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?
Which I haue hid against the time of trouble, against the day of warre and battell?
Strictly literal
Which I have reserved for the time of distress, for the day of battle and war?
That I have kept back for a time of distress, For a day of conflict and battle.
That I have kept back for a time of distress, || For a day of conflict and battle?
Which I have reserved for the time of distress, for the day of fight and battle?
these things that I have kept for times of trouble, for days of battle and war?
From the Latin
Which I have prepared for the time of the enemy, against the day of battle and war?
Simplified
I have stored them up for the time of trouble, for the day of war and battle.
Which I have kept for the time of trouble, for the day of war and fighting?
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 agree on the essential wording of אֲשֶׁר־ חָשַׂךְ (which I have kept back) and the subsequent phrases. The Septuagint matches the Hebrew word-for-word, indicating consistent transmission of this verse across both texts.
אֲשֶׁר־ חָשַׂ֥כְתִּי לְעֶת־ צָ֑ר לְי֥וֹם קְ֝רָ֗ב וּמִלְחָמָֽה׃
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 38:23
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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 אֲשֶׁר (*asher*) is a relative pronoun that can mean 'who,' 'which,' or 'that.' It serves various grammatical functions, including as an adverb or conjunction, indicating relationships between clauses, places, or conditions. Variants like בַאֲשֶׁר (*ba-asher*), מֵאֲשֶׁר (*me-asher*), and כַּאֲשֶׁר (*ka-asher*) expand its usage to specific contexts such as location, causation, and time.
אֲשֶׁר part. of relation A sign of relation, bringing the clause introduced by it into relation with an antecedent clause.
base
בַאֲשֶׁר
in (that) which
adv. in (the place) where
conj. in that, inasmuch as
on account of whom?
base
מֵאֲשֶׁר
from (or than) that which
adv. from (the place) where
conj. from (the fact) that …, since
base
כַּאֲשֶׁר conj. according as, as, when
according to that which, according as, as
with a causal force, in so far as, since
with a temporal force, when
base
H834a אֲשֶׁר part. of relation A sign of relation, bringing the clause introduced by it into relation with an antecedent clause. H834b בַאֲשֶׁר . in (that) which
. adv. in (the place) where
. conj. in that, inasmuch as
. on account of whom?
H834c מֵאֲשֶׁר . from (or than) that which
. adv. from (the place) where
. conj. from (the fact) that …, since
H834d כַּאֲשֶׁר conj. according as, as, when . according to that which, according as, as
. with a causal force, in so far as, since
. with a temporal force, when
834 'aher ash-er'
a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number);
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction)
when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.:--X after, X
alike, as (soon as), because, X every, for, + forasmuch, +
from whence, + how(-soever), X if, (so) that ((thing) which,
wherein), X though, + until, + whatsoever, when, where
(+ -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, +
whither(- soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is
indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun
expletively, used to show the connection.
אֲשֶׁר (a.sher) — which.
A: 1) (relative part.)
1a) which, who
1b) that which
2) (conj)
2a) that (in obj clause)
2b) when
2c) since
2d) as
2e) conditional if
B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which
2) (adv)
2a) where
3) (conj)
3a) in that, inasmuch as
3b) on account of
C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which
2) from (the place) where
3) from (the fact) that, since
D: Kaph+
1) (conj.), according as, as, when
1a) according to that which, according as, as
1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since
1c) with a temporal force: when
בַאֲשֶׁר (ba.a.sher) — in which.
1) in (that) which
2) (adv)
2a) where
3) (conj)
3a) in that, inasmuch as
3b) on account of
מֵאֲשֶׁר (me.a.sher) — whence.
1) from (or than) that which
2) from (the place) where
3) from (the fact) that, since
כַּאֲשֶׁר (ka.a.sher) — as which.
conj
1) according as, as, when
1a) according to that which, according as, as
Rel — ParticleHTr
חָשַׂךְ (chasak) is a Hebrew verb meaning to withhold or refrain. It encompasses actions like restraining, keeping back, and sparing, with nuances of preserving and holding in check. The word appears in various forms, including Qal and Niphal, indicating both active and passive meanings. There are no significant disagreements among the lexicons regarding its definitions.
חָשַׂךְ vb. withhold, refrain
Qal
withhold, keep back, keep for oneself
keep one from evil, calamity
hold in check
refrain
spare
reserve for
(abs.) restrain, check (pain) i.e. assuage
Niph. at the day of calamity the wicked is spared
base
H2820 חָשַׂךְ withhold, refrain
2820 chasak khaw-sak'
a primitive root; to restrain or (reflex.) refrain; by
implication, to refuse, spare, preserve; also (by interch.
with 2821) to observe:--assuage, X darken, forbear, hinder,
hold back, keep (back), punish, refrain, reserve, spare,
withhold.
see HEBREW for 02821
חָשַׂךְ (cha.sakh) — to withhold.
1) to withhold, restrain, hold back, keep in check, refrain
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to withhold, keep back, keep for oneself, keep from, hold in check, refrain, spare, reserve
1a2) to restrain, check
1b) (Niphal) to assuage, be spared
V-Qal-Perf-1cs — Verb · Qal · perfect first person common singularHVqp1cs
עֵת (eth) means 'time,' covering various aspects such as the time of an event, a usual time, or an appointed time. It can also refer to experiences or occurrences. The entries suggest it can denote both specific and uncertain times, but they do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicons.
עֵת 297 n.f. time
time of an event
= usual time
proper, suitable time
appointed time
as uncertain
= experience, fortunes
occurrence, occasion
base
H6256 עֵת time . time of an event
. . = usual time
. proper, suitable time
. appointed time
. as uncertain
. = experience, fortunes
. occurrence, occasion
6256 `eth ayth
from 5703; time, especially (adverb with preposition) now,
when, etc.:--+ after, (al-)ways, X certain, + continually, +
evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (even-, evening-,
noon-)tide, ((meal-)), what) time, when.
see HEBREW for 05703
עֵת (et) — time.
1) time
1a) time (of an event)
1b) time (usual)
1c) experiences, fortunes
1d) occurrence, occasion
Prep | N-cs — Preposition · noun common both singular constructHR/Ncbsc
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 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
Adj — AdjHAamsa
יוֹם (yowm) means 'day' and refers to a division of time, contrasting with night. It can denote a literal 24-hour period, a general time span, or even a year. The term is used in various contexts, including the 'day of Yahweh,' which signifies a time of divine judgment. It also appears in phrases indicating temporal references like today, yesterday, and tomorrow.
יוֹם 2285 n.m. day
day, opp. night
Day as division of time
יוֹם י׳ day of Yahweh, chiefly as time of his coming in judgment, involving often blessedness for righteous
Pl. days of anyone
Days
יוֹם = time
Phrases
base
H3117 יוֹם day . day, opp. night
. Day as division of time
. יוֹם י׳ day of Yahweh, chiefly as time of his coming in judgment, involving often blessedness for righteous
. Pl. days of anyone
. Days
. יוֹם = time
. Phrases
3117 yowm yome
from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm
hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one
sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by
an associated term), (often used adverb):--age, + always, +
chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to)
day, (now a, two) days (agone), + elder, X end, + evening, +
(for) ever(-lasting, -more), X full, life, as (so) long as
(... live), (even) now, + old, + outlived, + perpetually,
presently, + remaineth, X required, season, X since, space,
then, (process of) time, + as at other times, + in trouble,
weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), X whole
(+ age), (full) year(-ly), + younger.
יוֹם (yom) — day.
: day/when/time/period
1) day, time, year
1a) day (as opposed to night)
1b) day (24 hour period)
1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1
1b2) as a division of time
1b2a) a working day, a day's journey
1c) days, lifetime (pl.)
1d) time, period (general)
1e) year
1f) temporal references
1f1) today
1f2) yesterday
1f3) tomorrow
יוֹם (yom) — day: old.
: old/(full/many)[days]
1) day, time, year
1a) day (as opposed to night)
1b) day (24 hour period)
1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1
1b2) as a division of time
1b2a) a working day, a day's journey
1c) days, lifetime (pl.)
1d) time, period (general)
1e) year
1f) temporal references
1f1) today
1f2) yesterday
1f3) tomorrow
יוֹם (yom) — day: year.
: year[of_days]
1) day, time, year
1a) day (as opposed to night)
1b) day (24 hour period)
1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1
1b2) as a division of time
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHR/Ncmsc
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…
קְרָב (qrab) refers to a hostile encounter, specifically a battle or war. It is derived from the root meaning to approach or confront. The term is noted in both Hebrew and its Aramaic equivalent, indicating a consistent theme of conflict.
קְרָב n.[m.] battle, war (hostile approach)
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H7128 קְרָב
7128 qrab ker-awb'
from 7126; hostile encounter:--battle, war.
see HEBREW for 07126
קְרָב (qe.rav) — battle.
battle, war
Aramaic equivalent: qe.rav (קְרָב "war" H7129)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
See WAR.
מִלְחָמָה (milchamah) means 'battle' or 'war.' It is derived from the root word for fighting and encompasses both specific engagements and the broader concept of warfare. The entries consistently define it in this way, with no significant disagreement among the lexicons.
מִלְחָמָה 319 n.f. battle, war
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H4421 מִלְחָמָה battle, war
4421 milchamah mil-khaw-maw'
from 3898 (in the sense of fighting); a battle (i.e. the
engagement); generally, war (i.e. warfare):--battle,
fight(-ing), war((-rior)).
see HEBREW for 03898
מִלְחָמָה (mil.cha.mah) — battle.
battle, war
Conj | N-fs — Conjunction · noun common feminine singular absoluteHC/Ncfsa
See WAR, WARFARE.
→ See WAR
→ Spiritual
See FIGURATIVE, under WAR