Nehemiah 3:3 — Word Study
WLCוְאֵת֙ שַׁ֣עַר הַדָּגִ֔ים בָּנ֖וּ בְּנֵ֣י הַסְּנָאָ֑ה הֵ֣מָּה קֵר֔וּהוּ וַֽיַּעֲמִ֙ידוּ֙ דַּלְתֹתָ֔יו מַנְעוּלָ֖יו וּבְרִיחָֽיו׃ ס
BSAThe Fishdâg [group of fish] Gateshaʻar [entrance to the city, access point] was rebuiltbânâh■ [restored, renovated] by the sonsbên [descendants, family members] of HassenaahÇᵉnâʼâh [thorny acacia tree, a place in Palestine] ◂Theyhêm laid its beamsqârâh■ [placed, positioned, wooden supports, framework] and installedʻâmad▸ [set up, established] its doorsdeleth [entry points, gateways] boltsmanʻûwl [locks, fasteners] and barsbᵉrîyach [security features, fortifications]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְאֵת֙ | and the object marker | Conjunction, particle |
| שַׁ֣עַר | [the] gate of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| הַדָּגִ֔ים | the fish | Particle, noun common masculine plural absolute |
| בָּנ֖וּ | they rebuilt | Verb, Qal, perfect third person common plural |
| בְּנֵ֣י | [the] sons of | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| הַסְּנָאָ֑ה | Senaah | Particle, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
| הֵ֣מָּה | they | Pronoun |
| קֵר֔וּהוּ | they made beams for it | Verb piel perfect third person common plural, suffix |
| וַֽיַּעֲמִ֙ידוּ֙ | and they set up | Verb, Hiphil, sequential imperfect third person masculine plural |
| דַּלְתֹתָ֔יו | doors its | Noun common feminine plural construct, suffix |
| מַנְעוּלָ֖יו | bolts its | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| וּבְרִיחָֽיו׃ ס | and bars its | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
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| BSB | The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. |
| KJV | But the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who also laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof. |
| ASV | And the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the bolts thereof, and the bars thereof. |
| YLT | and the fish-gate have sons of Hassenaah built, they have walled it, and set up its doors, its locks, and its bars. |
| WEB | The sons of Hassenaah built the fish gate. They laid its beams, and set up its doors, its bolts, and its bars. |
| BBE | The sons of Hassenaah were the builders of the fish doorway; they put its boards in place and put up its doors, with their locks and rods. |
Where they part company is in the verb choice — see How Translations Differ.
The main clause is followed by two participial phrases that detail the actions taken by the sons of Hassenaah.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectהֵמָּה
verbבָּנָה
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Nehemiah 3:3
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — The Rebuilding of Jerusalemgenerated
Nehemiah 3:3 describes the rebuilding of the Fish Gate by the sons of Hassenaah, highlighting the collective effort of the people to restore Jerusalem's walls and gates. This verse is part of a larger narrative that emphasizes the community's involvement in the restoration process, as seen throughout Nehemiah 3, where various families and groups are mentioned for their contributions to rebuilding the city after the Babylonian exile.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 12:39 | over the Gate of Ephraim, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate. And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 33:14 | After this, Manasseh rebuilt the outer wall of the City of David from west of Gihon in the valley to the entrance of the Fish Gate, and he brought it around the hill of Ophel and heightened it considerably. He also stationed military commanders in all the fortified cities of Judah. |
| 3 | Zephaniah 1:10 | On that day,” declares the LORD, “a cry will go up from the Fish Gate, a wail from the Second District, and a loud crashing from the hills. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 3:6 | The Jeshanah Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. |
| 5 | Nehemiah 2:8 | And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so that he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy.” And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 7 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — בָּנ֖וּ, ba.Nugenerated
The Hebrew word בָּנָה (banah) means "to build" and encompasses various forms such as rebuilding, establishing, and making permanent. It can refer to physical construction, like building a house or family, as well as metaphorical uses, such as the establishment of restored exiles.
In this verse, the verb is in the perfect tense, indicating a completed action: they have rebuilt the Fish Gate. This reflects the successful efforts of the community in restoring their city, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in the rebuilding process.
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 main verb of the verse is בָּנ֖וּ, they rebuilt, which governs the entire clause. The structure includes noun phrases that identify the subject (the sons of Hassenaah) and the object (the Fish Gate), as well as additional phrases detailing what was done (laid beams, installed doors, bolts, and bars).
The Hebrew word order emphasizes the action of rebuilding first, followed by the subjects and objects, which highlights the communal effort in restoring the Fish Gate.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates the Hebrew בָּנ֖וּ as ᾠκοδόμησαν (oikodomēsan), meaning 'they built.' This choice aligns closely with the Hebrew meaning, indicating a straightforward restoration effort.
The use of this Greek term reinforces the idea of construction and establishment, similar to the Hebrew, and conveys the same sense of community involvement in the rebuilding of Jerusalem.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Nehemiah 3:3 tells us that the Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars, showing the community's effort to restore the city after the exile.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The Fish Gate was an important entrance to Jerusalem, likely used for trade and access to the nearby sea, symbolizing the city's restoration and economic revival.
The sons of Hassenaah were a family group involved in the rebuilding efforts, indicating the participation of various families in restoring Jerusalem after the exile.
Laying beams refers to the construction process of reinforcing the structure of the gate, ensuring it was sturdy and functional.
The community effort emphasizes the collective responsibility and collaboration among the people of Jerusalem in rebuilding their city after returning from exile.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can I contribute to my community's restoration efforts, similar to the sons of Hassenaah?
- What does rebuilding mean in my personal life, and how can I apply that to my relationships or projects?
- In what ways can I support others who are working to restore or improve their communities?
- What lessons can I learn from the communal rebuilding efforts in Nehemiah about teamwork and collaboration?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early commentators, including Bede, reference this verse to discuss the significance of the Fish Gate and the communal efforts in rebuilding Jerusalem.
The fish gate was built by the sons of Asnah. He called it the fish gate, which looked towards Joppa and Diospolis, that is, Lydda, and it was closer to the sea among all the routes to Jerusalem,Early Church Fathers on Nehemiah 3 →
They themselves wove it and set up the gates, etc. Returning also to the others which are said to have been built, the gate is repeatedly mentioned frequently;Early Church Fathers on Nehemiah 3 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Nehemiah 3:3 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleBut the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build,.... So called, because fish was brought from the sea coasts through it, and near it was the fish market; this also was southward, according to Dr.
Read John Gill on Nehemiah 3 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryBut the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who also laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on Nehemiah 3 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThe fish-gate; of which mention is made ; so called, either from the fish-market, which was near it; or because the fish was brought in by it from the sea, ; this gate being north-westward from Jerusalem. The locks thereof, and the bars thereof: this is either here related by anticipation, the whole work being here mentioned together, though this part was not done till afterwards, 7:1; or this was done to some of the gates, but not to all; and therefore this is said to be done more completely and universally afterwards.
Read Matthew Poole on Nehemiah 3 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsNehemiah 3:3 But the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who [also] laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.Ver. 3. But the fish gate] That stood toward the sea, and let in fishermen, as the men of Tyre, Nehemiah 13:16; Nehemiah 13:19. Did the sons of Hassenaah build] Whether this Hassenaah were a man or a city it appeareth not.
Read John Trapp on Nehemiah 3 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(3) The fish gate.—Through which fish entered from the Jordan and Galilee. The sons of Hassenaah.—Contrary to custom, their names are not mentioned. The locks thereof, and the bars thereof.—The crossbars thereof, and the catches thereof, the latter holding the former at the two ends. Similarly in several other verses.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Nehemiah 3 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 3. The fish gate] We really know scarcely any thing about these gates - what they were, why called by these names, or in what part of the wall situated. All plans of Jerusalem, its temple, walls, and gates, are mere works of conjecture; and yet how learnedly have some men written on all these subjects!
Read AdamClarke on Nehemiah 3 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges3. But the fish gate] R.V. And the fish gate. This gate is referred to in chap. Nehemiah 12:39; 2 Chronicles 33:14; Zephaniah 1:10. It was on the northern or north-western wall; how far distant from the ‘tower of Hananel’ we cannot tell. But the two sections of wall-building undertaken by ‘the men of Jericho’ and ‘Zaccur the son of Imri’ intervened. The name of the gate may have been derived from the proximity of the fish market. It has been suggested that the fish brought by the Tyrian traders (Nehemiah 13:16) and by the fishermen of Lake Galilee would arrive by this gate. From Zephaniah 1:10-11, it appears that this gate adjoined the merchant quarter of Jerusalem. Hassenaah] cf. Ezra…
Read Cambridge on Nehemiah 3 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThe fish gate - The gate through which fish from the Jordan and the Sea of Galilee entered Jerusalem; a gate in the north wall, a little to the east of the modern Damascus gate.
Read Albert Barnes on Nehemiah 3 →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
The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.
The sons of Hassenaah built the fish gate. They laid its beams, and set up its doors, its bolts, and its bars.
The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and installed its doors, bolts, and bars.
The sons of Hassenaah rebuilt the Fish Gate. They laid its beams and positioned its doors, its bolts, and its bars.
Tyndale line
But the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who also laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.
And the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the bolts thereof, and the bars thereof.
And the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the bolts thereof, and the bars thereof.
But the fish-gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who also laid its beams, and set up its doors, its locks and its bars.
But the fish port did the sonnes of Senaah buylde, which also layde the beames thereof, and set on the doores thereof, the lockes thereof, and the barres thereof.
Strictly literal
And the fish-gate did the sons of Senaah build: they laid its beams, and set up its doors, its locks and its bars.
and the fish-gate have sons of Hassenaah built, they have walled it, and set up its doors, its locks, and its bars.
and sons of Hassenaah have built the Fish Gate; they have walled it, and set up its doors, its locks, and its bars.
But the fish-gate did the sons of Hassenaah build: they also laid its beams, and set up its doors, its locks, and its bars.
The sons of Hassenaah built the Fish Gate. They made beams for it, and set its doors, its bolts, and its bars.
From the Latin
But the fish gate the sons of Asnaa built: they covered it, and set up the doors thereof, and tire locks, and the bars. And next to them built Marimuth the son of Urias the son of Accus.
Simplified
The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and set up its doors, together with its bolts and bars.
The sons of Hassenaah were the builders of the fish doorway; they put its boards in place and put up its doors, with their locks and rods.
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 in the main content of Nehemiah 3:3, with twelve words matched between them, indicating a consistent understanding of the rebuilding efforts at the Fish Gate.
וְאֵת֙ שַׁ֣עַר הַדָּגִ֔ים בָּנ֖וּ בְּנֵ֣י הַסְּנָאָ֑ה הֵ֣מָּה קֵר֔וּהוּ וַֽיַּעֲמִ֙ידוּ֙ דַּלְתֹתָ֔יו מַנְעוּלָ֖יו וּבְרִיחָֽיו׃ ס
12 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 Nehemiah 3:3
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.
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)
HC/To — Conjunction · particleHC/To
שַׁ֫עַר (sha'ar) means 'gate' and is derived from a root that signifies an opening. It encompasses various types of gates, including those of cities, palaces, and temples, as well as metaphorical uses like 'gate of heaven.' The entries consistently highlight its role as an entrance or threshold.
שַׁ֫עַר 373 n.m. gate
base
H8179 שַׁ֫עַר gate
8179 sha`ar shah'-ar
from 8176 in its original sense; an opening, i.e. door or
gate:--city, door, gate, port (X -er).
see HEBREW for 08176
שַׁ֫עַר (sha.ar) — gate.
: gate
1) gate
1a) gate (of entrance)
1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place)
1b1) city, town
1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle)
1d) heaven
שַׁ֫עַר (sha.ar) — gate: town.
: town
1) gate
1a) gate (of entrance)
1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place)
1b1) city, town
1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle)
1d) heaven
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
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…
דָּג (dag) means 'fish' in Hebrew. The word is derived from roots suggesting prolificacy and movement, particularly the squirming motion of a fish's tail. It is often used collectively to refer to fish in general. The term appears in Nehemiah 13:16.
H1709 דָּג fish
1709 dag dawg
or (fully) dag (Nehemiah 13:16) {dawg}; from 1711; a fish
(as prolific); or perhaps rather from 1672 (as timid); but
still better from 1672 (in the sense of squirming, i.e. moving
by the vibratory action of the tail); a fish (often used
collectively):--fish.
see HEBREW for 01711
see HEBREW for 01672
see HEBREW for 01672
דָּג (dag) — Fish (Gate).
fish
דָּג (dag) — fish.
fish
Art | N-mp — Particle · noun common masculine plural absoluteHTd/Ncmpa
(dagh, daghah, da'gh; ichthus, ichthudion, opsarion):
1. Natural History:
Fishes abound in the inland waters of Palestine as well as the Mediterranean. They are often mentioned or indirectly referred to both in the Old Testament and in the New Testament, but it is remarkable that no particular kind is distinguished by name. In Le 11:9-12 and De 14:9 f, "whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters" is declared clean, while all that "have not fins and scales" are forbidden. This excluded not only reptiles and amphibians, but also, among fishes, siluroids and eels, sharks, rays and lampreys. For our knowledge of the inland fishes of Palestine we are mainly indebted to Tristram, NHB and Fauna and Flora of Palestine; Lortet, Poissons et reptiles du Lac de Tiberiade; and Russegger…
Fish
Called dag by the Hebrews, a word denoting great fecundity (Gen. 9:2; Num. 11:22; Jonah 2:1, 10). No fish is mentioned by name either in the Old or in the New Testament. Fish abounded in the Mediterranean and in the lakes of the Jordan, so that the Hebrews were no doubt acquainted with many species. Two of the villages on the shores of the Sea of Galilee derived their names from their fisheries, Bethsaida (the “house of fish”) on the east and on the west. There is probably no other sheet of water in the world of equal dimensions that contains such a variety and profusion of fish. About thirty-seven different kinds have been found. Some of the fishes are of a European type, such as the roach, the barbel, and the blenny…
The Hebrews recognized fish as one of the great divisions of the animal kingdom, and as such gave them a place in the account of the creation, (Genesis 1:21,28) as well as in other passages where an exhaustive description of living creatures is intended. (Genesis 9:2; Exodus 20:4; 4:18; 1 Kings 4:33) The Mosaic law, (Leviticus 11:9,10) pronounced unclean such fish as were devoid of fins and scales; these were and are regarded as unwholesome in Egypt. Among the Philistines Dagon was represented by a figure half man and half fish. (1 Samuel 5:4) On this account the worship…
The Hebrew word בָּנָה (banah) means "to build" and encompasses various forms such as rebuilding, establishing, and making permanent. It can refer to physical construction, like building a house or family, as well as metaphorical uses, such as the establishment of restored exiles. The entries indicate that it can also imply being built up, particularly in the context of a childless wife becoming a mother.
בָּנָה 373 vb. build
Qal build
Niph.
be built
be rebuilt
(fig.) of restored exiles, = established
established, made permanent
base
H1129 בָּנָה build .build
.. . be built
. be rebuilt
. . (fig.) of restored exiles, = established
. established, made permanent
1129 banah baw-naw'
a primitive root; to build (literally and
figuratively):--(begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make,
repair, set (up), X surely.
בָּנָה (ba.nah) — to build.
1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to build, rebuild
1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family)
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be built
1b2) to be rebuilt
1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.)
1b4) established (made permanent)
1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine)
Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
V-Qal-Perf-3cp — Verb · Qal · perfect third person common pluralHVqp3cp
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
See SON, SONS.
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…
סְנָאָה (sen-ah) refers to a place name in Palestine, associated with the meaning 'thorny.' It is linked to a family that returned from exile with Zerubbabel and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:7 and Nehemiah 3:3. The term may also imply 'sons of a hated woman,' suggesting a connection to the poorer classes of Jerusalem.
סְנָאָה appar. n.pr.m. = sons of hated (rejected) woman, i.e. the poorer classes of Jerusalem.
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H5570 סְנָאָה
5570 Cna'ah sen-aw-aw'
from an unused root meaning to prick; thorny; Senaah, a place
in Palestine:--Senaah, Hassenaah (with the article).
סְנָאָה (se.na.ah) — Senaah.
§ Senaah or Hassenaah [with the article] = "thorny"
ancestor of a family who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
סְנָאָה (se.na.ah) — Hassenaah.
A man descended from Senaah (H5570) of the tribe of Levi before time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.7; including Hodaviah (H1938I) and Judah (H3063I); also called Hassenaah at Neh.3.3
Another name of se.nu.ah (סְנוּאָה "Hassenuah" H5574)
§ Senaah or Hassenaah [with the article] = "thorny"
ancestor of a family who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
Art | N-proper — Particle · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ngmsa
se-na'-a, sen'-a-a (cena'ah; Codex Vaticanus Sanana; Sananat; Codex Alexandrinus Sanana, Sennaa, Hasan): The children of Senaah are mentioned as having formed part of the company returning from the captivity with Zerubbabel (Ezr 2:35; Ne 7:38). The numbers vary as given by Ezr (3,630) and Ne (3,930), while 1 Esdras 5:23 puts them at 3,330. In the last place the name is Sanaas, the King James Version "Annaas" (Codex Vaticanus Sama; Codex Alexandrinus Sanaas). In Ne 3:3 the name occurs with the definite article, ha-senaah. The people may be identical with the Benjamite clan Hassenuah (1Ch 9:7). Eusebius, in Onomasticon, speaks of Magdalsenna a village about 7 miles North of…
(thorny). The "children (i.e. the inhabitants) of Senaah" are enumerated among the "people of Israel" who returned from the captivity with Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:35; Nehemiah 7:38) (B.C. 536.) The Magdal Senna of Eusebius and Jerome denotes a town seven miles north of Jericho ("Senna").
bramble; enemy
הֵ֫מָּה (hemmah) is a masculine plural pronoun meaning 'they.' The entries indicate that it can also mean 'these,' 'the same,' or refer to people in an emphatic context. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its usage.
הֵ֫מָּה and הֵם (without appreciable distinction in usage, except prob. in so far as the longer or shorter form was better adapted to the rhythm of particular sentences) pron. 3 pl. masc. they
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H1992 הֵ֫מָּה, הֵם (without appreciable distinction in usage, except prob. in so far as the longer or shorter form was better adapted to the rhythm of particular sentences) they
1992 hem haym
or (prolonged) hemmah {haym'-maw}; masculine plural from
1981; they (only used when emphatic):--it, like, X (how, so)
many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, X so, X such,
their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye.
see HEBREW for 01981
הֵ֫מָּה (hem.mah) — they(masc.).
they, these, the same, who
Pron — PronounHPp3mp
The Hebrew word קָרָה (qarah) has two main meanings. It can refer to encountering or meeting, often by chance, as well as to the act of laying beams in construction. The entries indicate its use in various forms, such as Qal, Niphal, and Hiphil, covering both accidental meetings and intentional building actions.
[קָרָה] vb. encounter, meet, befall
Qal
encounter, meet
befall
Niph.
encounter, meet without pre-arrangement
chance to be present
Hiph.
of י׳, cause (the right thing, good fortune) to occur
of Israel, ye shall (cause cities to occur rightly for yourselves, i.e.) select cities as suitable.
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[קָרָה] vb. denom. Pi. lay the beams of, furnish with beams
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H7136a קָרָה encounter, meet, befall H7136b קָרָה vb. denom. Pi. lay the beams of, furnish with beams
7136 qarah kaw-raw'
a primitive root; to light upon (chiefly by accident);
causatively, to bring about; specifically, to impose timbers
(for roof or floor):--appoint, lay (make) beams, befall,
bring, come (to pass unto), floor, (hap) was, happen (unto),
meet, send good speed.
קָרָה (qa.rah) — to meet.
1) to encounter, meet, befall, happen, come to meet
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to encounter, meet
1a2) to befall
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to encounter, meet (without pre-arrangement)
1b2) to chance to be present
1b3) to come to meet
1c) (Hiphil) to cause to meet, appoint
קָרָה (qa.rah) — to lay beams.
1) to build with beams
1a) (Piel) to lay the beams of, furnish with beams
V-Piel-Perf-3cp | Suff — Verb piel perfect third person common plural · suffixHVpp3cp/Sp3ms
The Hebrew word עָמַד (amad) means to stand and encompasses a variety of related actions such as remaining, enduring, and taking a stand. It can refer to both literal and figurative stances, including presenting oneself or being appointed. The word appears in various contexts, including standing still, ceasing movement, and even serving. There are different forms of the verb, such as Qal, Hiphil, and Hophal, each with specific nuances.
עָמַד 620 take one's stand, stand
Qal 435
take one's stand, and (esp. pt.) stand, be in a standing attitude
stand forth
take a stand against, in opposition to
present oneself before
attend upon, be(come) servant of
stand afar
stand (silent)
stand (appealingly)
stand, subj. רֶגֶל
stand, of water
stand still, stop, cease moving
= be inactive
= be attentive
stop, cease doing a thing
tarry, delay
remain
continue, abide
endure
be steadfast
persist
make a stand, hold one's ground
stand upright
arise, appear, come on the scene
stand forth, appear = come into being
rise up as foe
rare usages
Hiph.
83station, set
cause to stand firm
cause to stand up, set up, erect
present one before king
appoint
other meanings
Hoph. be presented
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H5975 עָמַד take one's stand, stand .. . take one's stand, and (esp. pt.) stand, be in a standing attitude
. stand forth
. take a stand against, in opposition to
. present oneself before
. attend upon, be(come) servant of
. stand afar
. stand (silent)
. stand (appealingly)
. stand, subj. רֶגֶל
. stand, of water
. . stand still, stop, cease moving
. = be inactive
. = be attentive
. stop, cease doing a thing
. . tarry, delay
. remain
. continue, abide
. endure
. be steadfast
. persist
. make a stand, hold one's ground
. stand upright
. . arise, appear, come on the scene
. stand forth, appear = come into being
. rise up as foe
. rare usages
. . station, set
. cause to stand firm
. cause to stand up, set up, erect
. present one before king
. appoint
. other meanings
. be presented
5975 `amad aw-mad'
a primitive root; to stand, in various relations (literal and
figurative, intransitive and transitive):--abide (behind),
appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed,
endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be)
present (self), raise up, remain, repair, + serve, set (forth,
over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-)stand (by,
fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry.
עָמַד (a.mad) — to stand: stand.
: stand/stop/establish
1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of
1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease
1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast
1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground
1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright
1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against
1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to station, set
1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain
1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect
1b4) to present (one) before (king)
1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp — Verb · Hiphil · sequential imperfect third person masculine pluralHc/Vhw3mp
דָּל (dal), דָּלָה (da.lah), and דֶּ֫לֶת (de.let) all refer to a 'door' or 'gate' in Hebrew. The entries indicate various uses, including literal doors and figurative meanings, such as a door of a chamber or even metaphorical doors in poetry. Notably, dal is mentioned in Psalm 141:3.
[דָּל] n.[m.] door only fig.: ψ 141:3.
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[דָּלָה] n.f. door, Is 26:20 fig., door of chamber in which people (personified) hides
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דֶּ֫לֶת n.f. door
door of house
door of room
gates of city
in other senses
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H1817a דָּל door H1817b דָּלָה door H1817c דֶּ֫לֶת door
1817 deleth deh'-leth
from 1802; something swinging, i.e. the valve of a
door:--door (two-leaved), gate, leaf, lid. (In Psa. 141:3,
dal, irreg.).
see HEBREW for 01802
דָּל (dal) — door.
door (fig.)
דָּלָה (da.lah) — door.
door (fig., door of chamber in which people (personified) hide)
דֶּ֫לֶת (de.let) — door.
1) door, gate
1a) a door
1b) a gate
1c) (fig.)
1c1) of chest lid
1c2) of crocodile jaws
1c3) of doors of the heavens
1c4) of an easily-accessible woman
N-fp | Suff — Noun common feminine plural construct · suffixHNcfpc/Sp3ms
מַנְעוּל (man`uwl) refers to a bolt or lock, specifically mentioned in the context of a house door in Canticles 5:5. It is derived from a root meaning to lock or secure, indicating its function in fastening.
מַנְעוּל n.[m.] bolt;—abs. Ct 5:5 (of house-door)
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H4514 מַנְעוּל, מַנְעֻל
4514 man`uwl man-ool'
or maniul {man-ool'}; from 5274; a bolt:--lock.
see HEBREW for 05274
מַנְעוּל (man.ul) — bolt.
bolt
N-mp | Suff — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHNcmpc/Sp3ms
בְּרִיחַ (briyach) refers to a bar, particularly one made of wood, often associated with city gates. It can also metaphorically denote tribulation or a fortress, suggesting confinement or protection. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to bolt' or 'secure'.
בְּרִיחַ n.m. bar
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H1280 בְּרִיחַ bar
1280 briyach ber-ee'-akh
from 1272; a bolt:--bar, fugitive.
see HEBREW for 01272
בְּרִיחַ (be.ri.ach) — bar.
1) bar
1a) of wood
1b) of city gates
2) of tribulation, a fortress, of the earth as a prison (fig.)
Conj | N-mp | Suff — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHC/Ncmpc/Sp3ms