Proverbs 15:30 — Word Study
WLCמְֽאוֹר־ עֵ֭ינַיִם יְשַׂמַּֽח־ לֵ֑ב שְׁמוּעָ֥ה ט֝וֹבָ֗ה תְּדַשֶּׁן־ עָֽצֶם׃
BSAThe lightmâʼôwr [happiness, cheerfulness] of the eyesʻayin [source of something] cheerssâmach▸ [rejoices, makes glad] the heartlêb [feelings, will, intellect] [and] goodṭôwb [pleasant, beneficial] newsshᵉmûwʻâh [tidings, report] nourishesdâshên▸ [makes fat, prospers] the bonesʻetsem [body, substance]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| מְֽאוֹר־ | light of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| עֵ֭ינַיִם | eyes | Noun common, feminine dual absolute |
| יְשַׂמַּֽח־ | it makes glad | Verb, Piel, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| לֵ֑ב | a heart | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| שְׁמוּעָ֥ה | a report | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
| ט֝וֹבָ֗ה | good | Adj |
| תְּדַשֶּׁן־ | it fattens | Verb, Piel, imperfect third person feminine singular |
| עָֽצֶם׃ | [the] bone[s] | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
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| BSB | The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones. |
| KJV | The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. |
| ASV | The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat. |
| YLT | The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone. |
| WEB | The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones. |
| BBE | The light of the eyes is a joy to the heart, and good news makes the bones fat. |
Where they part company is ט֝וֹבָ֗ה — see How Translations Differ.
Two main clauses connected by 'and', emphasizing the dual impact of joy and good news.
8 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Proverbs 15:30
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 Effects of Joy and Good Newsgenerated
Proverbs 15:30 speaks to the uplifting power of joy and positive news. The verse contrasts the emotional state brought by the light of the eyes with the nourishing effect of good news, suggesting that both are vital for emotional and physical well-being. This reflects a broader theme in Proverbs about the value of wisdom and the joy it brings to life, as seen in surrounding verses that discuss the distance of the Lord from the wicked and the importance of listening to life-giving reproof in Proverbs 15:29 and 15:31.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 13:9 | The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished. |
| 2 | Ezra 9:8 | But now, for a brief moment, grace has come from the LORD our God to preserve for us a remnant and to give us a stake in His holy place. Even in our bondage, our God has given us new life and light to our eyes. |
| 3 | Ecclesiastes 11:7 | Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun. |
| 4 | Revelation 21:23 | And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. |
| 5 | Revelation 22:5 | There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 11 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — מְֽאוֹר, me.'or-generated
The word מָאוֹר (me'or) refers to light, often associated with brightness and cheerfulness. It can denote both physical light and the joy that comes from it, emphasizing the connection between illumination and happiness. The parsing as a masculine singular construct indicates its role in the phrase 'light of the eyes'.
In this verse, מָאוֹר signifies not just the literal light but also the joy and happiness that the eyes can convey, suggesting that seeing well or having good vision brings delight to the heart.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses light and good to translate the key terms. Other versions, including the KJV and ASV, also use good for ט֝וֹבָ֗ה.
Where translations differ, it is primarily in the rendering of ט֝וֹבָ֗ה: while the BSB, KJV, and others use good, the ILT opts for pleasant.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse contains two main clauses connected by 'and', with each clause presenting a subject and a verb. The first clause focuses on the light of the eyes and its effect on the heart, while the second clause emphasizes the nourishing aspect of good news on the bones.
The finite verbs are יְשַׂמַּֽח (makes glad) and תְּדַשֶּׁן (fattens), each governing their respective objects, לֵ֑ב (heart) and עָֽצֶם (bones). This structure emphasizes the dual impact of joy and good news.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates מָאוֹר as θεωρῶν (theōrōn), which means 'seeing' or 'beholding'. This choice highlights the act of perceiving light and joy, suggesting an interpretative nuance that emphasizes awareness and recognition.
For ט֝וֹבָ֗ה, the LXX uses ἀγαθὴ (agathē), which also means 'good', aligning closely with the Hebrew meaning while maintaining the positive connotation.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 15:30 tells us that the light of the eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news nourishes the bones. This verse emphasizes the importance of joy and positive news for our emotional and physical well-being.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means that joy and happiness, often reflected in our eyes, can uplift our emotions and overall well-being.
Good news can bring a sense of satisfaction and well-being, which positively affects our physical health and vitality.
The heart represents our feelings, will, and intellect, indicating that joy impacts our emotional and mental state.
Light symbolizes joy and clarity, suggesting that seeing joyfully can enhance our emotional health.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I experienced joy that has uplifted my heart?
- How can I be a source of good news to others around me?
- What are some examples of how positive emotions can affect my physical health?
- How does the concept of light relate to joy in my life?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The verse has been commented on by early church fathers, including Bede, who reflects on the joy that light brings to the soul.
The light of the eyes rejoices the soul, etc. It rightly delights the human mind, when it recognizes, by the Lord's revelation, that it has perceived the light of heavenly mysteries.Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 15 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 15:30 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart,.... Not so much the visive power, the faculty of seeing, a strong and clear eyesight; though this is a great mercy, and from the Lord, and to be prized, and
Read John Gill on Proverbs 15 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
Read Robert Jamieson on Proverbs 15 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThe light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; the light which we see with our eyes, and by the help of which we see many other pleasant objects, is a great comfort and refreshment. Compare , Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun; which is a good comment upon this place. A good report; either, 1. Glad tidings. Or rather, 2. A good name, which is a more lasting thing, and makes deeper impression. Maketh the bones fat; not only cheereth a man for the present, but gives him such solid and stable comfort as doth both revive his soul, and give health and rigour to his body. So he compares two senses together, seeing and hearing, with respect to their…
Read Matthew Poole on Proverbs 15 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 15:30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: [and] a good report maketh the bones fat.Ver. 30. The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart.] Light and sight are very comfortable. He was a mad fool that being warned of wine by the physicians as hurtful to his eyes, cried out, Vale lumen amicum; - If they will not bear with wine, they are no eyes for me. "Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is to behold the sun." Eudoxus professed that he would be willing to be burnt up by the sun presently, so he might be admitted to come so near it as to behold the beauty of it, and to see further into the the nature of it. And a good report maketh the bones fat.] Fama bona, vel…
Read John Trapp on Proverbs 15 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(30) The light of the eyes . . .—It does the heart good to see one whose eyes are sparkling with happiness. A good report.—Good news, affecting either oneself or others.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Proverbs 15 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 30. The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart] Nature and art are continually placing before our view a multitude of the most resplendent images, each of which is calculated to give pleasure. The man who has a correct judgment, and an accurate eye, may not only amuse, but instruct himself endlessly, by the beauties of nature and art.
Read AdamClarke on Proverbs 15 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges30. The light of the eyes] This is sometimes understood to mean the beaming eyes of kindly regard with which others look upon us (comp. the phrase “the light of the countenance,” Psalms 4:6 [Hebrews 7]; Proverbs 16:15). “We all want to see that light in the eyes of our friends, which rejoices the heart,” Horton. Occurring, however, in a proverb, the phrase may well have a wider meaning: whatever gives light acts as a luminary (the Heb. word is rather light-bearer, φωστήρ, comp. Genesis 1:14-16, than light, φῶς) to the eyes, casting light and brightness upon them, extends through them its influence to the heart; just as, in the following clause, whatever charms the ear (lit. good hearing)…
Read Cambridge on Proverbs 15 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThe light of the eyes - The brightness which shines in the eyes of one whose heart and face are alike full of joy. Such a look acts with a healing and quickening power. Compare Proverbs 16:15. A good report - i. e., Good news.
Read Albert Barnes on Proverbs 15 →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 light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones.
The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones.
A bright look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the body.
Tyndale line
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; And good tidings make the bones fat.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and good tidings make the bones fat.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart; and a good report maketh the bones fat.
The light of the eyes reioyceth the heart, and a good name maketh the bones fat.
Strictly literal
That which enlighteneth the eyes rejoiceth the heart; good tidings make the bones fat.
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, A good report maketh fat the bone.
The light of the eyes makes the heart glad, || A good report makes the bone fat.
[What is pleasant to] the light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: a good report giveth marrow to the bones.
The light of the eyes brings joy to the heart and good news is health to the body.
From the Latin
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the soul: a good name maketh the bones fat.
Simplified
Bright eyes make you happy, and good news makes you feel good.
The light of the eyes is a joy to the heart, and good news makes the bones fat.
Word by word, the decisions they made
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 reads, "The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones." The Septuagint agrees with the general meaning but presents the text in a different word order and structure, which is typical for its translation style. The Dead Sea Scrolls (4Q103) contain fragments that align closely with the Masoretic Text, though some words are partly restored and others are supplied by an editor, indicating slight variations in preservation. Overall, the core message remains consistent across these witnesses, emphasizing the joy brought by good news and the light of the eyes.
מְֽאוֹר־ עֵ֭ינַיִם יְשַׂמַּֽח־ לֵ֑ב שְׁמוּעָ֥ה ט֝וֹבָ֗ה תְּדַשֶּׁן־ עָֽצֶם׃
6 of the 8 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.
מאור עינים ישמח לב שמועה [טובה] [תדשן] [עצם]
3 words on the leather — 2 partly restored, 3 supplied entire by an editor.
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 Proverbs 15:30
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.
מָאוֹר (ma'owr) refers to a luminary or luminous body, encompassing concepts of light and brightness. It can also denote cheerfulness and specifically refers to a chandelier. The word is derived from a root meaning 'light' and is connected to the idea of illumination.
מָאוֹר n.m. luminary
base
H3974 מָאוֹר luminary
3974 ma'owr maw-ore'
or maor {maw-ore'}; also (in plural) feminine mpowrah
{meh-o-raw'}; or morah {meh-o-raw'}; from 215; properly, a
luminous body or luminary, i.e. (abstractly) light (as an
element): figuratively, brightness, i.e.cheerfulness;
specifically, a chandelier:--bright, light.
see HEBREW for 0215
מָאוֹר (ma.or) — light.
light, luminary
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…
The Hebrew word עַ֫יִן (*'ayin*) means 'eye' and can refer to both the physical organ and its figurative uses, such as mental qualities and desires. It also denotes a 'spring' or 'fountain' of water. The entries highlight various phrases and contexts, including appearances and expressions of emotion, but do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicons.
עַ֫יִן 859 n.f. eye
lit. as physical organ
eyes as showing mental qualities
desire of the eyes, abominations of the eyes
Fig. of mental and physical faculties, acts and states
Transferred mngs.:
visible surface of earth
appearance
gleam, sparkle
Other phrases are: an eye for an eye; eye to eye; in the presence of, in full view of; of business transaction; on the forehead
base
עַ֫יִן n.f. spring (of water). Particular springs are:
ע׳ חֲרֹר Ju 7:1
ע׳ הַקּוֹרֵא (partridge-spring) Ju 15:19
ע׳ רֹגֵל near Jerus.
ע׳ הַתַּנִּין (dragon-spring)
base
H5869a עַ֫יִן eye . lit. as physical organ
. . eyes as showing mental qualities
. desire of the eyes, abominations of the eyes
. Fig. of mental and physical faculties, acts and states
. Transferred mngs.: . visible surface of earth
. appearance
. gleam, sparkle
. Other phrases are: an eye for an eye; eye to eye; in the presence of, in full view of; of business transaction; on the forehead
H5869b עַ֫יִן spring (of water)
5869 `ayin ah'-yin
probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or
figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the
landscape):--affliction, outward appearance, + before, +
think best, colour, conceit, + be content, countenance, +
displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, + favour,
fountain, furrow (from the margin), X him, + humble,
knowledge, look, (+ well), X me, open(-ly), + (not) please,
presence, + regard, resemblance, sight, X thee, X them, +
think, X us, well, X you(-rselves).
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye.
: eye
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — Fountain (Gate).
§ spring, fountain
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — Fountain of.
§ spring, fountain
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: seeing.
: seeing
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: appearance.
: appearance
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: before(the eyes).
: before(the_eyes)
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: sin.
: sin
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
N-cd — Noun common · feminine dual absoluteHNcfda
שָׂמַח (samach) is a Hebrew verb meaning to rejoice or be glad. It can express joy in everyday life, religious contexts, or even exultation. The verb has different forms: Qal (to rejoice), Piel (to cause to rejoice), and Hiphil (to make glad). The entries indicate a range of meanings related to joy and merriment.
שָׂמַח, שָׂמִ֑חַ 154 vb. rejoice, be glad
Qal 126
in common life
rejoice religiously
subj. י׳
Pi. cause to rejoice, gladden
Hiph. = Pi.
base
H8055 שָׂמַח, שָׂמִ֑חַ rejoice, be glad
8055 samach saw-makh'
a primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e.
(figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or
gleesome:--cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful),
be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, X very.
שָׂמַח (sa.mach) — to rejoice.
1) to rejoice, be glad
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to rejoice
1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at)
1a3) to rejoice (religiously)
1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Piel · imperfect third person masculine singularHVpi3ms
The Hebrew word לֵב (lev) means 'heart' and encompasses the inner man, mind, will, and emotions. It refers to the center of feelings, intellect, and moral character, as well as the seat of appetites and courage. The entries suggest a broad range of meanings related to human experience and thought, with a specific mention of its use in Jeremiah 51:1.
לֵב 599 n.m. (f.) inner man, mind, will, heart
seldom of things in the midst of the sea
elsewhere of men
the inner man in contrast with the outer
the inner man, indef., soul, comprehending mind, affections and will
specific reference to mind
spec. ref. to inclinations, resolutions and determinations of the will
spec. ref. to conscience
[various]
for the man himself
as seat of appetites
as seat of emotions and passions
seat of courage
base
לֵב קָמָי prob. late Atbash Je 51:1.
ref
H3820a לֵב inner man, mind, will, heart . seldom of things in the midst of the sea
. elsewhere of men . the inner man in contrast with the outer
. the inner man, indef., soul, comprehending mind, affections and will
. specific reference to mind
. spec. ref. to inclinations, resolutions and determinations of the will
. spec. ref. to conscience
. [various]
. for the man himself
. as seat of appetites
. as seat of emotions and passions
. seat of courage
H3820b לֵב קָמָי prob. late Atbash
3820 leb labe
a form of 3824; the heart; also used (figuratively) very
widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect;
likewise for the centre of anything:--+ care for, comfortably,
consent, X considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-),
(hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart((-ed)), X
heed, X I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), X regard((-ed)), X
themselves, X unawares, understanding, X well, willingly,
wisdom.
see HEBREW for 03824
לֵב (lev) — heart.
1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding
1a) inner part, midst
1a1) midst (of things)
1a2) heart (of man)
1a3) soul, heart (of man)
1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory
1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will)
1a6) conscience
1a7) heart (of moral character)
1a8) as seat of appetites
1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
לֵב (lev) — Leb.
§ Leb- = "heart of"
(probably a cryptic name for Babylon by Atbash)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
hart (lebh, lebhabh; kardia): The different senses in which the word occurs in the Old Testament and the New Testament may be grouped under the following heads:
1. Various Meanings:
It represents in the first place the bodily organ, and by easy transition those experiences which affect or are affected by the body. Fear, love, courage, anger, Joy, sorrow, hatred are always ascribed to the heart--especially in the Old Testament; thus courage for which usually ruach is used (Ps 27:14); joy (Ps 4:7); anger (De 19:6, "while his heart is hot," lebhabh); fear (1Sa 25:37); sorrow (Ps 13:2), etc.
Heart
According to the Bible, the heart is the centre not only of spiritual activity, but of all the operations of human life. “Heart” and “soul” are often used interchangeably (Deut. 6:5; 26:16; comp. Matt. 22:37; Mark 12:30, 33), but this is not generally the case.
The heart is the “home of the personal life,” and hence a man is designated, according to his heart, wise (1 Kings 3:12, etc.), pure (Ps. 24:4; Matt. 5:8, etc.), upright and righteous (Gen. 20:5, 6;
שְׁמוּעָה (shmuw`ah) refers to a report or announcement, encompassing meanings such as news, rumor, and tidings. It is derived from the root of שָׁמַע (to hear). The word appears in contexts related to communication and information sharing.
שְׁמוּעָה n.f. report report
= mention
base
H8052 שְׁמוּעָה report
8052 shmuw`ah sehm-oo-aw'
feminine passive participle of 8074; something heard, i.e. an
announcement:--bruit, doctrine, fame, mentioned, news,
report, rumor, tidings.
see HEBREW for 08074
שְׁמוּעָה (she.mu.ah) — tidings.
1) report, news, rumour
1a) report, news, tidings
1b) mention
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
טוֹב (tov) is a Hebrew word meaning good or pleasant, encompassing a wide range of meanings from agreeable to the senses to ethical goodness. It can function as an adjective, noun, or adverb, referring to things like welfare, happiness, and prosperity. The feminine form, טוֹבָה (tovah), specifically denotes welfare or good things.
טוֹב adj. pleasant, agreeable, good
pleasant, agreeable to the senses
pleasant to the higher nature, giving pleasure, happiness, prosperity, and so agreeable, pleasing, well
good, excellent, of its kind
good, rich, valuable in estimation
good, appropriate, becoming
c. מִן compar. = better
of man's sensuous nature, glad, happy, prosperous
of man's intellectual nature, good understanding
good, kind, benign
good (ethical), right
base
טוֹב n.m. a good thing, benefit, welfare
welfare, prosperity, happiness
good things
good = benefit
moral good
base
טוֹבָה n.f. welfare, benefit, good things, good
welfare, prosperity, happiness
good things
bounty, good
base
H2896a טוֹב pleasant, agreeable, good . pleasant, agreeable to the senses
. pleasant to the higher nature, giving pleasure, happiness, prosperity, and so agreeable, pleasing, well
. good, excellent, of its kind
. good, rich, valuable in estimation
. good, appropriate, becoming
. c. מִן compar. =better
. of man's sensuous nature, glad, happy, prosperous
. of man's intellectual nature, good understanding
. good, kind, benign
. good (ethical), right
H2896b טוֹב a good thing, benefit, welfare H2896c טוֹבָה welfare, benefit, good things, good
2896 towb tobe
from 2895; good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used
likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine,
the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a
good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or
women), also as an adverb (well):--beautiful, best, better,
bountiful, cheerful, at ease, X fair (word), (be in) favour,
fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s),
graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving,
merry, X most, pleasant, + pleaseth, pleasure, precious,
prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well
((-favoured)).
see HEBREW for 02895
טוֹב (tov) — pleasant.
adj
1) good, pleasant, agreeable
1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses)
1b) pleasant (to the higher nature)
1c) good, excellent (of its kind)
1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation
1e) good, appropriate, becoming
1f) better (comparative)
1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature)
1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature)
1i) good, kind, benign
1j) good, right (ethical)
Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
טוֹב (tov) — good.
1) a good thing, benefit, welfare
1a) welfare, prosperity, happiness
1b) good things (collective)
1c) good, benefit
1d) moral good
טוֹבָה (to.vah) — welfare.
1) welfare, benefit, good things
1a) welfare, prosperity, happiness
1b) good things (collective)
1c) bounty
Adj — AdjHAafsa
good (Tobh, Tubh, yaTabh; agathos, agathon, kalos, kalon): In English "good" is used in various senses, most of which are represented in the Bible.
(1) In the Old Testament the commonest word is Tobh, occurring very frequently and translated in a great variety of ways. Of the different shades of meaning, which frequently run into each other, the following may be distinguished:
(a) Possessing desirable qualities, beneficial, agreeable, e.g. "good for food" (Ge 2:9); "We will do thee good" (Nu 10:29); Who will show us any good?" (Ps 4:6); "good tidings of good" (Isa 52:7).
דָּשֵׁן (dashen) is a Hebrew verb meaning to be or become fat, often symbolizing prosperity and joy. It can also refer to anointing and the act of removing ashes from burnt offerings. The word encompasses various forms, including causative and passive uses, reflecting both physical and metaphorical senses of abundance.
דָּשֵׁן vb. be fat, grow fat
Qal fig. of Isr.’s prosperity
Pi. causat. make fat i.e. anoint, symbol of festivity and joy; of bodily effect of good news; find a burnt-offering fat = acceptable; elsewhere denom.;—take away, clear away the fat ashes (acc. of altar cleared)
Pu. pass. of causat. Pi. be made fat, of dust saturated
Hothp. of Yahweh’s sword:—it hath fattened itself
base
H1878 דָּשֵׁן be fat, grow fat .fig. of Isr.’s prosperity
. causat. make fat i.e. anoint, symbol of festivity and joy; of bodily effect of good news; find a burnt-offering fat = acceptable; elsewhere denom.;—take away, clear away the fat ashes (acc. of altar cleared)
. pass. of causat. Pi. be made fat, of dust saturated
. of Yahweh’s sword:—it hath fattened itself
1878 dashen daw-shane'
a primitive root; to be fat; transitively, to fatten (or
regard as fat); specifically to anoint; figuratively, to
satisfy; denominatively (from 1880) to remove (fat) ashes (of
sacrifices):--accept, anoint, take away the (receive) ashes
(from), make (wax) fat.
see HEBREW for 01880
דָּשֵׁן (da.shen) — to prosper.
1) to be fat, grow fat, become fat, become prosperous, anoint
1a) (Qal) of prosperity (fig.)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to make fat, anoint
1b2) to find fat (of offering-acceptable)
1b3) to take away ashes (from altar)
1c) (Pual) to be made fat
1d) (Hothpael) to fatten oneself (of Jehovah's sword)
V-Piel-Imperf-3fs — Verb · Piel · imperfect third person feminine singularHVpi3fs
עֶ֫צֶם (etsem) primarily means 'bone' but extends to concepts of substance and self. It can refer to the physical body, limbs, or essence. The word is derived from a root related to strength, indicating a connection between physicality and identity.
עֶ֫צֶם 125 n.f. bone, substance, self
base
H6106 עֶ֫צֶם bone, substance, self
6106 `etsem eh'tsem
from 6105; a bone (as strong); by extension, the body;
figuratively, the substance, i.e. (as pron.) selfsame:--body,
bone, X life, (self-)same, strength, X very.
see HEBREW for 06105
עֶ֫צֶם (e.tsem) — bone.
: bone/limb
1) bone, essence, substance
1a) bone
1a1) body, limbs, members, external body
1b) bone (of animal)
1c) substance, self
עֶ֫צֶם (e.tsem) — bone: same.
: same/very
1) bone, essence, substance
1a) bone
1a1) body, limbs, members, external body
1b) bone (of animal)
1c) substance, self
עֶ֫צֶם (e.tsem) — bone: body.
: body
1) bone, essence, substance
1a) bone
1a1) body, limbs, members, external body
1b) bone (of animal)
1c) substance, self
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa