Joshua 24:30 — Word Study
WLCוַיִּקְבְּר֤וּ אֹתוֹ֙ בִּגְב֣וּל נַחֲלָת֔וֹ בְּתִמְנַת־ סֶ֖רַח אֲשֶׁ֣ר בְּהַר־ אֶפְרָ֑יִם מִצְּפ֖וֹן לְהַר־ גָּֽעַשׁ׃
BSAAnd they buriedqâbar▸ [laid to rest, interred] himʼêth in the landgᵉbûwl [territory, region] of his inheritancenachălâh [property, heritage, something passed down] at Timnath-serahTimnath Chereç [portion of the sun, a city in the mountains] in the hill countryhar [mountainous region, highlands] of EphraimʼEphrayim [doubly fruitful, referring to Joseph's son and the tribe] northtsâphôwn [on the north side, towards the Zaphon] of Mounthar GaashGaʻash [a hill in Palestine, meaning quaking or shaking]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַיִּקְבְּר֤וּ | and people buried | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine plural |
| אֹתוֹ֙ | the object marker him | Particle, suffix |
| בִּגְב֣וּל | in [the] territory of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| נַחֲלָת֔וֹ | inheritance his | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| בְּתִמְנַת־ | at Timnath | Preposition, noun proper |
| סֶ֖רַח | Serah | Noun proper |
| אֲשֶׁ֣ר | which | Particle |
| בְּהַר־ | [is] in [the] hill country of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| אֶפְרָ֑יִם | Ephraim | Noun proper masculine |
| מִצְּפ֖וֹן | from [the] north | Preposition, noun common feminine singular construct |
| לְהַר־ | of [the] mountain of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| גָּֽעַשׁ׃ | Gaash | Noun proper |
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| BSB | And they buried him in the land of his inheritance, at Timnath-serah in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash. |
| KJV | And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-serah, which is in mount Ephraim, on the north side of the hill of Gaash. |
| ASV | And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-serah, which is in the hill-country of Ephraim, on the north of the mountain of Gaash. |
| YLT | and they bury him in the border of his inheritance, in Timnath-Serah, which [is] in the hill-country of Ephraim, on the north of the hill of Gaash. |
| WEB | They buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnathserah, which is in the hill country of Ephraim, on the north of the mountain of Gaash. |
| BBE | And they put his body in the earth in the land of his heritage in Timnath-serah, in the hill-country of Ephraim, to the north of Mount Gaash. |
Translations agree on the rendering of קָבַר as 'buried' — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence is structured with a main action followed by several prepositional phrases that provide detailed context about the burial location.
7 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Joshua 24:30
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Context — The Burial of Joshuagenerated
Joshua 24:30 recounts the burial of Joshua, the leader of Israel, in the land allotted to him. This moment signifies the end of Joshua's leadership and the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land to His people. The context highlights the continuity of Israel's heritage and the importance of the land in their identity as a nation, as seen in the preceding verses that reflect on Joshua's life and leadership.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 19:50 | as the LORD had commanded. They gave him the city of Timnath-serah in the hill country of Ephraim, as he requested. He rebuilt the city and settled in it. |
| 2 | Judges 2:9 | They buried him in the land of his inheritance, at Timnath-heres in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 23:30 | Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the brooks of Gaash, |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 3 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — קָבַר, vai.yik.be.Rugenerated
The verb קָבַר (qabar) means 'to bury' and is used in various forms in Hebrew, including Qal, Niphal, Piel, and Pual. In this verse, it is in the Qal form, indicating the action of burying Joshua.
This word emphasizes the finality of death and the respect given to the deceased by laying them to rest in a designated place. The act of burial is significant in biblical culture, often associated with honor and the continuation of legacy.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In this study, the verse is read in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses buried for קָבַר.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb וַיִּקְבְּר֤וּ (vai.yik.be.Ru), meaning 'and they buried,' governs the entire verse. It is followed by the object marker and the details of the burial location, structured in a way that emphasizes the act of burial first.
The sentence structure is straightforward, with the main verb leading, followed by the direct object and prepositional phrases that provide context about the location and significance of the burial.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew verb קָבַר is rendered as ἐθαψαν (ethapsan), which also means 'they buried.' This choice reflects a direct translation of the action without altering the meaning.
The use of ἐθαψαν maintains the focus on the burial act, consistent with the Hebrew text, and conveys the same respect for the deceased.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Joshua 24:30 tells us that Joshua was buried in the land of his inheritance at Timnath-serah, a city in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash. This burial marks the end of Joshua's life and leadership, highlighting the importance of the land given to the Israelites.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Joshua's burial at Timnath-serah emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land to His people, marking a significant moment in Israel's history.
Timnath-serah means 'portion of the sun' and refers to the city in which Joshua was buried, highlighting its geographical and cultural significance.
The act of burial signifies respect for the deceased and the continuation of legacy, as Joshua was a key leader in Israel's history.
This verse serves as a conclusion to Joshua's leadership, reflecting on his contributions and the inheritance of the land that was promised to the Israelites.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What does Joshua's burial teach us about honoring leaders in our lives?
- How can we understand the significance of inheritance in our own lives?
- In what ways does this verse connect to the broader themes of promise and fulfillment in the Bible?
- How can we reflect on the legacy we leave for future generations?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early Church Fathers often reflected on the significance of burial in biblical texts. Here, Jerome comments on the mysteries of Scripture as seen in this verse.
I cannot adequately extol the mysteries of Scripture or sufficiently admire the spiritual meaning conveyed in its most simple words.Early Church Fathers on Joshua 24 →
Commentators on this verse — 7 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Joshua 24:30 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd they buried him in the border of his inheritance,.... In a field belonging to his estate; for they buried not in towns and cities in those times.
Read John Gill on Joshua 24 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnathserah, which is in mount Ephraim, on the north side of the hill of Gaash.
Read Robert Jamieson on Joshua 24 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJoshua 24:30 And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnathserah, which [is] in mount Ephraim, on the north side of the hill of Gaash.Ver. 30. In Timnathserah.]
Read John Trapp on Joshua 24 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(28-31) So Joshua let the people depart . . .—This passage is recited in Judges 2:6-9.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Joshua 24 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 30. And they buried him - in Timnath-serah] This was his own inheritance, as we have seen Joshua 19:50. The Septuagint add here, "And they put with him there, in the tomb in which they buried him, the knives of stone with which he circumcised the children of Israel in Gilgal, according as the Lord commanded when he brought them out of Egypt; and there they are till this day." St. Augustine quotes the same passage in his thirtieth question on the book of Joshua, which, in all probability, he took from some copy of the Septuagint. It is very strange that there is no account of any public mourning for the death of this eminent general; probably, as he was buried in his own inheritance…
Read AdamClarke on Joshua 24 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges30. And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-serah] For the probable site of this spot, see above, Joshua 19:50. A photograph brought out by the “Palestine Exploration Committee” gives a representation of the tomb of Joshua. “It is certainly the most striking monument in the country,” says Lieut. Conder, “and strongly recommends itself to the mind as an authentic site.” The tomb is a square chamber, with five excavations in three of its sides, the central one forming a passage leading into a second chamber beyond. A great number of lamp-niches cover the walls of the porch—upwards of 200—arranged in vertical rows. A single cavity with a niche for a lamp may be…
Read Cambridge on Joshua 24 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible26. Joshua wrote these words — A description of all that occurred at Shechem in this solemn renewal of the covenant.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Joshua 24 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
And they buried him in the land of his inheritance, at Timnath-serah in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash.
They buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnathserah, which is in the hill country of Ephraim, on the north of the mountain of Gaash.
And they buried him in the land of his inheritance, at Timnath-serah in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash.
They buried him in his allotted territory in Timnath Serah in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash.
Tyndale line
And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-serah, which is in mount Ephraim, on the north side of the hill of Gaash.
And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-serah, which is in the hill-country of Ephraim, on the north of the mountain of Gaash.
And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-serah, which is in the hill country of Ephraim, on the north of the mountain of Gaash.
And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-serah, which is in mount Ephraim, on the north side of the hill of Gaash.
And they buried him in ye border of his inheritance in Timnath-serah, which is in mount Ephraim, on the Northside of mount Gaash.
Strictly literal
And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-serah, which is in mount Ephraim, on the north side of the mountain of Gaash.
and they bury him in the border of his inheritance, in Timnath-Serah, which [is] in the hill-country of Ephraim, on the north of the hill of Gaash.
and they bury him in the border of his inheritance, in Timnath-Serah, which [is] in the hill-country of Ephraim, on the north of the hill of Gaash.
And they buried him on the border of his inheritance at Timnath-serach, which is on the mountain of Ephraim, on the north side of mount Ga'ash.
They buried him within the border of his own inheritance, at Timnath Serah, which is in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash.
From the Latin
And they buried him in the border of his possession in Thamnathsare, which is situate in mount Ephraim, on the north side of mount Gaas.
Simplified
They buried him in Timnath-serah in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash, the land he had been allocated.
And they put his body in the earth in the land of his heritage in Timnath-serah, in the hill-country of Ephraim, to the north of Mount Gaash.
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 on the wording of this verse, with ten of the twelve words matched. The Septuagint's version follows the Hebrew closely, showing a strong correspondence in meaning.
וַיִּקְבְּר֤וּ אֹתוֹ֙ בִּגְב֣וּל נַחֲלָת֔וֹ בְּתִמְנַת־ סֶ֖רַח אֲשֶׁ֣ר בְּהַר־ אֶפְרָ֑יִם מִצְּפ֖וֹן לְהַר־ גָּֽעַשׁ׃
10 of the 12 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 Joshua 24:30
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.
קָבַר (qabar) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to bury.' It has several forms, including Qal (to bury), Niphal (to be buried), Piel (to bury in masses), and Pual (to be buried). The entries indicate its use in various contexts, including a reference to Genesis 25:10.
קָבַר 132 vb. bury
Qal 86 bury
Niph. 39 be buried
Pi. bury (in masses)
Pu. Gn 25:10.
base
H6912 קָבַר bury
6912 qabar kaw-bar'
a primitive root; to inter:--X in any wise, bury(-ier).
קָבַר (qa.var) — to bury.
1) to bury
1a) (Qal) to bury
1b) (Niphal) to be buried
1c) (Piel) to bury, bury (in masses)
1d) (Pual) to be buried
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine pluralHc/Vqw3mp
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
DirObjM | Suff — Particle · suffixHTo/Sp3ms
גְּבוּל (gbuwl) refers to a border or boundary, often implying a defined territory. It can denote a physical limit, such as a coast or landmark, and can also have figurative uses, like a region of darkness. The word is derived from a root meaning 'cord' and encompasses various meanings related to boundaries and territories.
גְּבוּל 240 n.m. border, boundary, territory
border, boundary
territory (enclosed within boundary)
base
H1366 גְּבוּל border, boundary, territory
1366 gbuwl gheb-ool'
or (shortened) gbul {gheb-ool'}; from 1379; properly, a cord
(as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extens. the
territory inclosed:--border, bound, coast, X great, landmark,
limit, quarter, space.
see HEBREW for 01379
גְּבוּל (ge.vul) — border: boundary.
: boundary
1) border, territory
1a) border
1b) territory (enclosed within boundary)
1c) region, territory (of darkness) (fig.)
Also means: ge.vul (גְּבוּל ": area" H1366H)
גְּבוּל (ge.vul) — border: area.
: area
1) border, territory
1a) border
1b) territory (enclosed within boundary)
1c) region, territory (of darkness) (fig.)
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…
נַחֲלָה (nachalah) refers to concepts of possession and inheritance, encompassing property, shares, and heritage. It is derived from a root meaning to inherit and is used in the context of estates and heirlooms. The entries consistently highlight its relation to ownership and inheritance without significant disagreement among lexicons.
נַחֲלָה 224 n.f. possession, property, inheritance
property
portion, share
inheritance
base
H5159 נַחֲלָה possession, property, inheritance . property
. portion, share
. inheritance
5159 nachalah nakh-al-aw'
from 5157 (in its usual sense); properly, something
inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an
heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or
portion:--heritage, to inherit, inheritance, possession.
Compare 5158.
see HEBREW for 05157
see HEBREW for 05158
נַחֲלָה (na.cha.lah) — inheritance.
1) possession, property, inheritance, heritage
1a) property
1b) portion, share
1c) inheritance, portion
N-fs | Suff — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHNcfsc/Sp3ms
תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס (Timnath Cherec) and תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח (Timnath Cerach) both refer to a location in the hill country of Ephraim, associated with the meaning 'portion of the sun.' The entries indicate that Timnath-heres is the name used to avoid idolatrous connotations. It is noted as the city given to Joshua as an inheritance.
תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס n.pr.loc. (prob. = (sacred) territory of the Sun); in hill-country of Ephr., westward, Ju 2:9 = foll. [m.cm.aj]
ref
תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח n.pr.loc. by metath. from foregoing [m.cm.ai], to avoid idolatr. suggestion
base
H8556a תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס (prob. = (sacred) territory of the Sun); in hill-country of Ephr., westward H8556b תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח by metaph. from foregoing [8556a], to avoid idolatr. suggestion
8556 Timnath Cherec tim-nath kheh'-res
or Timnath Cerach {tim-nath seh'-rakh}; from 8553 and 2775;
portion of (the) sun; Timnath-Cheres, a place in
Palestine:--Timnath-heres, Timnath-serah.
see HEBREW for 08553
see HEBREW for 02775
תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס (tim.nat che.res) — Timnath-heres.
Timnath-heres (or Timnath-serah) = "portion of the sun" or "abundant portion"
a city given to Joshua as a inheritance in the mountains of Ephraim on the north of the hill of Gaash where he was buried
Also named: tim.nat se.rach (תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח "Timnath-serah" H8556B)
תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח (tim.nat se.rach) — Timnath-serah.
Timnath-serah (or Timnath-heres) = "portion of the sun" or "abundant portion"
a city given to Joshua as a inheritance in the mountains of Ephraim on the north of the hill of Gaash where he was buried
Another name of tim.nat che.res (תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס "Timnath-heres" H8556A)
N-proper — Preposition · noun properHR/Npl
tim'-hath.
See TIMNAH.
Timnath
Gen. 38:12,14. (1.) Heb. Timnathah, which is appropriately rendered in the Revised Version, Timnah, a town in Judah.
(2.) The town where Samson sojourned, probably identical with “Timnah” (1) (Judg. 14:1-18).
[TIMNA, OR TIMNAH, TIMNAH]
image; figure; enumeration
תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס (Timnath Cherec) and תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח (Timnath Cerach) both refer to a location in the hill country of Ephraim, associated with the meaning 'portion of the sun.' The entries indicate that Timnath-heres is the name used to avoid idolatrous connotations. It is noted as the city given to Joshua as an inheritance.
תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס n.pr.loc. (prob. = (sacred) territory of the Sun); in hill-country of Ephr., westward, Ju 2:9 = foll. [m.cm.aj]
ref
תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח n.pr.loc. by metath. from foregoing [m.cm.ai], to avoid idolatr. suggestion
base
H8556a תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס (prob. = (sacred) territory of the Sun); in hill-country of Ephr., westward H8556b תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח by metaph. from foregoing [8556a], to avoid idolatr. suggestion
8556 Timnath Cherec tim-nath kheh'-res
or Timnath Cerach {tim-nath seh'-rakh}; from 8553 and 2775;
portion of (the) sun; Timnath-Cheres, a place in
Palestine:--Timnath-heres, Timnath-serah.
see HEBREW for 08553
see HEBREW for 02775
תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס (tim.nat che.res) — Timnath-heres.
Timnath-heres (or Timnath-serah) = "portion of the sun" or "abundant portion"
a city given to Joshua as a inheritance in the mountains of Ephraim on the north of the hill of Gaash where he was buried
Also named: tim.nat se.rach (תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח "Timnath-serah" H8556B)
תִּמְנַת סֶ֫רַח (tim.nat se.rach) — Timnath-serah.
Timnath-serah (or Timnath-heres) = "portion of the sun" or "abundant portion"
a city given to Joshua as a inheritance in the mountains of Ephraim on the north of the hill of Gaash where he was buried
Another name of tim.nat che.res (תִּמְנַת חֶרֶס "Timnath-heres" H8556A)
HNpl — Noun properHNpl
Serah
Abundance; princess, the daughter of Asher and grand-daughter of Jacob (Gen. 46:17); called also Sarah (Num. 26:46; R.V., “Serah”).
the daughter of Asher, (Genesis 46:17; 1 Chronicles 7:30) called in (Numbers 26:46) SARAH. (B.C. about 1700.)
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
HTr — ParticleHTr
הַר (har) means 'mountain' or 'hill,' and can refer to a range of hills or hill-country. It is derived from a root that suggests elevation and can be used figuratively. The entries consistently highlight its geographical connotations without significant disagreement.
הַר 568 n.m. mountain, hill, hill-country
mountain, hill
hill-country, mountain-region
base
H2022 הַר mountain, hill, hill-country
2022 har har
a shortened form of 2042; a mountain or range of hills
(sometimes used figuratively):--hill (country), mount(-ain), X
promotion.
see HEBREW for 02042
הַר (har) — mountain: mount.
: mount/hill
hill, mountain, hill country, mount
הַר (har) — mountain: hill country.
: hill_country
hill, mountain, hill country, mount
A sub-meaning of har (הַר ": mount" H2022)
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…
אֶפְרַ֫יִם (Ephrayim) refers to Ephraim, a son of Joseph and Asenath, and the tribe descended from him. The term signifies 'double fruit' and encompasses various meanings, including a geographical region, a chief gate of Jerusalem, and a reference to the northern kingdom. Notably, it appears in Genesis 41:52.
אֶפְרַ֫יִם n.pr.m. Ephraim
base
H669 אֶפְרַ֫יִם Ephraim
669 'Ephrayim ef-rah'-yim
dual of masculine form of 672; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son
of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its
territory:--Ephraim, Ephraimites.
see HEBREW for 0672
אֶפְרַ֫יִם (eph.ra.yim) — Ephraim.
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.41.52;
son of: Joseph (H3130) and Asenath (H0621);
brother of: Manasseh (H4519);
father of: Shuthelah (H7803), Becher (H1071H), Tahan (H8465), Ezer (H5827), Elead (H0496) and Beriah (H1283H); also called Ephrathite (NIV: Ephraimite) at 1Sa.1.1; Ephron (Qere, KJV: Ephrain) at 2Ch.13.19;
§ Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful"
1) second son of Joseph, blessed by him and given preference over first son, Manasseh
2) the tribe, Ephraim
3) the mountain country of Ephraim
4) sometimes used name for the northern kingdom (Hosea or Isaiah)
5) a city near Baal-hazor
6) a chief gate of Jerusalem
אֶפְרַ֫יִם (eph.ra.yim) — Ephraim (Gate).
§ Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful"
a chief gate of Jerusalem
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Ephraim
Double fruitfulness (“for God had made him fruitful in the land of his affliction”). The second son of Joseph, born in Egypt (Gen. 41:52; 46:20). The first incident recorded regarding him is his being placed, along with his brother Manasseh, before their grandfather, Jacob, that he might bless them (48:10; comp. 27:1). The intention of Joseph was that the right hand of the aged patriarch should be placed on the head of the elder of the two; but Jacob set Ephraim the younger before his brother, “guiding his hands wittingly.” Before Joseph’s death, Ephraim’s family had reached the third generation (Gen. 50:23).
a city "in the district near the wilderness" to which our Lord retired with his disciples when threatened with violence by the priests. (John 11:54)
The second son of Joseph, born in Egypt, Ge 41:52. Although the youngest, he yet had the chief blessing of his grandfather Jacob, and the tribe was always more distinguished than that of Manasseh, Ge 48:8-20 Nu 2:18-21. The portion of Ephraim was large and central, and embraced some of the most fertile land in all Canaan. It extended from the Mediterranean across to the Jordan, north of the portions of Dan and Benjamin and included Shiloh, Shechem, etc. A range of mountainous country, which runs through it, is called "the mountains of Ephraim," or "mount Ephraim." This extends also farther south into the portion of Judah, and is there called "the mountains of Judah." Samaria, the capital of the ten tribes, being in Ephraim…
fruitful; increasing
צָפוֹן (tsaphown) means 'north' and is derived from a root meaning 'hidden' or 'dark.' It is used specifically to refer to the northern direction, often associated with gloominess and the unknown. The term also appears in the context of a name, 'Zaphon,' which similarly denotes the north.
צָפוֹן 153 n.f. north (as the hidden, dark)
base
H6828 צָפוֹן north
6828 tsaphown tsaw-fone'
or tsaphon {tsaw-fone'}; from 6845; properly, hidden, i.e.
dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and
unknown):--north(-ern, side, -ward, wind).
see HEBREW for 06845
צָפוֹן (tsa.phon) — north.
1) north (of direction), northward
1a) north
1b) northward
צָפוֹן (tsa.phon) — Zaphon.
This name means north
Also named: tsa.phon (צָפוֹן "Zaphon" H6829)
Prep | N-fs — Preposition · noun common feminine singular constructHR/Ncfsc
See EAST. The Babylonians and Assyrians are represented as coming from "the north," because they invaded Israel by a northern route in order to avoid the desert, Jer 1:14 46:6,24 Zep 2:13. "Fair weather," says Job, or golden weather, "cometh out of the north," Job 37:22. This is as true in Syria and Arabia now as it was three thousand years ago. A traveler there remarks, "Our friends, who have been long residents, informed us that we should have fair weather for our start on the morrow, as the wind was from the north."
"... And so we have found it come to pass that the clouds of a golden hue always followed upon a north wind, and indicated a clear day; and as in the times of the Savior, we could always say when it was evening…
הַר (har) means 'mountain' or 'hill,' and can refer to a range of hills or hill-country. It is derived from a root that suggests elevation and can be used figuratively. The entries consistently highlight its geographical connotations without significant disagreement.
הַר 568 n.m. mountain, hill, hill-country
mountain, hill
hill-country, mountain-region
base
H2022 הַר mountain, hill, hill-country
2022 har har
a shortened form of 2042; a mountain or range of hills
(sometimes used figuratively):--hill (country), mount(-ain), X
promotion.
see HEBREW for 02042
הַר (har) — mountain: mount.
: mount/hill
hill, mountain, hill country, mount
הַר (har) — mountain: hill country.
: hill_country
hill, mountain, hill country, mount
A sub-meaning of har (הַר ": mount" H2022)
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…
גַּ֫עַשׁ (Ga`ash) refers to a location, specifically a mountain in Ephraim where Joshua was buried. The word is associated with the meaning 'quaking' and is derived from a root that conveys a sense of shaking or trembling. It is noted in the context of a geographical feature in Palestine.
[גַּ֫עַשׁ] n.pr.loc. mt. in Ephraim
base
H1608 גַּ֫עַשׁ
1608 Ga`ash ga'-ash
from 1607; a quaking; Gaash, a hill in Palestine:--Gaash.
see HEBREW for 01607
גַּ֫עַשׁ (ga.ash) — Gaash.
§ Gaash = "quaking"
a mountain of Ephraim where Joshua was buried
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
ga'-ash (ga`-ash): First mentioned in connection with the burial place of Joshua "in the border of his inheritance in Timnath-serah, which is in the hill-country of Ephraim, on the north (side) of the mountain of Gaash" (Jos 24:30; compare Jud 2:9); see TIMNATH-HERES. The "brooks," or rather the wadies or "watercourses" of Gaash are mentioned as the native place of Hiddai (2Sa 23:30), or Hurai (1Ch 11:32), one of David's heroes. No likely identification has been suggested.
See EPHRAIM, MOUNT.
Gaash
A shaking, a hill, on the north side of which Joshua was buried (Josh. 24:30; Judg. 2:9), in the territory of Ephraim. (See TIMNATH-SERAH.)
(earthquake), a hill of Ephraim, where Joshua was buried. The brooks or valley of Gaash, (2 Samuel 23:30; 1 Chronicles 11:32) were probably at the foot of the hill.