Proverbs 16:1 — Word Study
WLCלְאָדָ֥ם מַֽעַרְכֵי־ לֵ֑ב וּ֝מֵיְהוָ֗ה מַעֲנֵ֥ה לָשֽׁוֹן׃
BSAThe plansmaʻărâk△ [preparations, arrangements, strategies] of the heartlêb [the seat of feelings, will, and intellect] belong to manʼâdâm [human beings, Adam's descendants] but the replymaʻăneh [answer, response] of the tonguelâshôwn [the instrument of speech, language] [is] from the LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah, The covenant Name of God, the Jewish faith's one true God]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| לְאָדָ֥ם | [belong] to a person | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| מַֽעַרְכֵי־ | [the] plans of | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| לֵ֑ב | [the] heart | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| וּ֝מֵיְהוָ֗ה | and [is] from Yahweh | Conjunction, preposition, noun proper |
| מַעֲנֵ֥ה | [the] answer of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| לָשֽׁוֹן׃ | [the] tongue | Noun common, both singular absolute |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD. |
| KJV | The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. |
| ASV | The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah. |
| YLT | Of man [are] arrangements of the heart, And from Jehovah an answer of the tongue. |
| WEB | The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh. |
| BBE | The designs of the heart are man's, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord. |
Where they part company is in the interpretation of specific words, but the overall message remains consistent across the translations.
The sentence is structured to highlight the contrast between human intentions and divine responses.
8 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them ›
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1 of 6 occurs nowhere else in the Old Testament — a word chosen on purpose.
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Deep Study — Proverbs 16:1
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Context — The Nature of Human Plansgenerated
Proverbs 16:1 presents a contrast between human intentions and divine responses. The verse emphasizes that while humans may devise plans in their hearts, the ultimate answer or direction comes from the LORD. This theme continues in the following verses, where the text explores the nature of human actions and God's oversight, highlighting the importance of aligning one's intentions with divine will.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 16:9 | A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. |
| 2 | Proverbs 19:21 | Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. |
| 3 | Proverbs 20:24 | A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way? |
| 4 | Proverbs 21:1 | The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 18:31 | When the chariot commanders saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “This is the king of Israel!” So they turned to fight against him, but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him. God drew them away from him. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 20 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — אָדָם, le.'a.Damgenerated
The word אָדָם (adam) refers to 'man' or 'mankind' and is derived from the root meaning 'to be red,' which relates to the color of human skin. In this verse, it signifies human beings as descendants of Adam, the first created man.
This term encompasses both individual humans and humanity as a whole. The parsing indicates that it is a noun in the singular form, emphasizing the collective nature of humanity's plans.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The translations of this verse agree on the essential meaning that human plans exist, but divine response is paramount.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb in this verse is implied rather than explicitly stated, with the structure focusing on two main ideas: the plans of the heart and the response of the tongue. This construction highlights the contrast between human intention and divine intervention.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the plans of the heart first, indicating their significance, followed by the divine response, which is central to the verse's message.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint does not provide a direct translation for this verse, but it typically uses Greek terms that convey similar meanings. The absence of a direct correspondence for some words suggests a nuanced interpretation by the translators.
This lack of a complete match indicates that while the core ideas are preserved, the Greek rendering may reflect a different emphasis or understanding of the Hebrew text.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 16:1 tells us that while humans make plans in their hearts, the answers that come from their speech are ultimately guided by the LORD. This verse highlights the importance of recognizing God's role in the outcomes of our intentions.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means that humans are responsible for their intentions and strategies.
God's response indicates that while we may plan, He ultimately directs the outcomes.
The heart represents our inner thoughts, feelings, and intentions, which are central to our planning.
We should acknowledge that our plans must be aligned with God's will, as He ultimately guides our actions.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of my life do I need to seek God's guidance for my plans?
- How can I ensure that my intentions align with God's will?
- What are some examples of times when I have seen God's response to my plans?
- How does recognizing God's sovereignty over my plans change the way I approach decision-making?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early Church Fathers referenced this verse to discuss the relationship between human preparation and divine guidance. Their insights are included here.
Assuredly, as to what is written, “The preparation of the heart is man’s part, and the answer of the tongue is from the Lord,” they are misled by an imperfect understanding, so as to think that to prepare the heart—that is,Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 16 →
It is for man to prepare the soul, etc. It is certain that neither to prepare the mind, nor to govern the tongue, nor to do any good thing, we are able without divine grace; because without me, he says, you can do nothing (John XV, 5).Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 16 →
It is the part of man: That is, a man should prepare in his heart and soul what he is to say: but after all, it must be the Lord that must govern his tongue, to speak to the purpose.Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 16 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 16:1 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe preparations of the heart in man,.... The sense of these words, according to our version, depends upon the next clause, and the meaning of the whole is, that a man can neither think nor speak
Read John Gill on Proverbs 16 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD. The preparations [literally, the orderly disposings, as those of an army in array; or as the loaves of the showbread set in order.
Read Robert Jamieson on Proverbs 16 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleCHAPTER 16 Men can neither think nor speak wisely and well of themselves, or without Divine assistance. Or, as many others, both ancient and modern interpreters, render the verse, The preparations, or dispositions, or orderings of the heart are in or from a man; (i.e. a man may consider and contrive in his own thoughts what he wills or designs to speak; which is spoken by way of concession, yet not excluding man’ s dependence upon God therein, which is evident both from many plain texts of Scripture, and from undeniable reason;) but the answer or speech (as this word is oft used) of the tongue is from the Lord. Men cannot express their own thoughts without God’ s leave and help, and their…
Read Matthew Poole on Proverbs 16 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 16:1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, [is] from the LORD.Ver. 1. The preparations of the heart in man.] He saith not ‘ of man’ as if it were in man’ s power to dispose of his own heart, but "in man," as wholly wrought by God; for our sufficiency is not in ourselves, but "in him (as we live, so) we move" - understand it of the motions of the mind also. It is he that "fashioneth the hearts of men," shaping them at his pleasure. He put small thoughts into the heart of Ahasuerus, but for great purposes. And so he did into the heart of our Henry VIII about his marriage with Katherine of Spain, the rise of that Reformation here, Quam desperasset aetas…
Read John Trapp on Proverbs 16 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English ReadersXVI. (1) The preparations of the heart in man . . .—Rather, To man belong the counsels of the heart. He may turn over in his mind what is the right thing to be said on any occasion, “but from the Lord is the answer of the tongue.” (Comp. Proverbs 15:23.)
Read Charles John Ellicott on Proverbs 16 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleCHAPTER XVI Man prepares, but God governs. God has made all things for himself; he hates pride. The judgments of God. The administration of kings; their justice, anger, and clemency. God has made all in weight, measure, and due proportion. Necessity produces industry. The patient man. The lot is under the direction of the Lord. NOTES ON CHAP. XVI Verse 1. The preparations of the heart in man] The Hebrew is לאדם מערכי לב leadam maarchey leb, which is, literally, "To man are the dispositions of the heart; but from the Lord is the answer of the tongue." Man proposes his wishes; but God answers as he thinks proper. The former is the free offspring of the heart of man; the latter, the free…
Read AdamClarke on Proverbs 16 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges1. The preparations &c.] Rather: To man belong the preparations (or plans) of the heart; But from Jehovah is the answer of the tongue. This cannot mean that wise thoughts are human, but wise words divine, that man unaided can plan well, but only by God’s help can speak well; but rather that after man has done his utmost in planning, his wisest plans may come to nought in the comparatively easy act of giving utterance to them with a view to their accomplishment, unless Jehovah guides his tongue. And the implied moral of the proverb is, If you cannot do the less without God, do not attempt to do the greater without Him; “In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths,”…
Read Cambridge on Proverbs 16 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThe proverbs in Proverbs 16:1-7 have, more than any other group, an especially religious character impressed upon them. The name of Yahweh as Giver, Guide, Ruler, or Judge, meets us in each of them.
Read Albert Barnes on Proverbs 16 →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 plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.
The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.
Tyndale line
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
The preparations of the heart belong to man: but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, are from the LORD.
The preparations of the heart are in man: but the answere of the tongue is of the Lord.
Strictly literal
The purposes of the heart are of man, but the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
Of man [are] arrangements of the heart, And from Jehovah an answer of the tongue.
Arrangements of the heart [are] of man, || An answer of the tongue from YHWH.
Unto man belong the resolves of the heart; but from the Lord cometh the expression of the tongue.
The plans of the heart belong to a person, but from Yahweh comes the answer from his tongue.
From the Latin
It is the part of man to prepare the soul: and of the Lord to govern the tongue.
Simplified
Human beings may make plans in their minds, but the final decision is the Lord's.
The designs of the heart are man's, but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.
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 is consistent in its wording, while the Septuagint matches five out of six words, indicating a strong agreement between these ancient witnesses on the core message of the verse.
לְאָדָ֥ם מַֽעַרְכֵי־ לֵ֑ב וּ֝מֵיְהוָ֗ה מַעֲנֵ֥ה לָשֽׁוֹן׃
5 of the 6 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 Proverbs 16:1
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.
אָדָם (adam) refers to 'man' or 'mankind,' encompassing both individual humans and the species as a whole. It is also the name of the first man in the Bible, Adam, who is mentioned in various verses, including Genesis 2:19. The term can denote a city in the Jordan valley as well. The entries indicate a range of meanings, but there is no significant disagreement among them.
אָדָם 560 n.m. Gn 1:27 man, mankind
a man = human being
coll. man, mankind
n.pr.m. Adam, first man (without art.)
n.pr.loc. city in Jordan valley (as built?)
base
H120 אָדָם man, mankind . a man = human being
. coll. man, mankind
120 'adam aw-dawm'
from 119; ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the
species, mankind, etc.):--X another, + hypocrite, + common
sort, X low, man (mean, of low degree), person.
see HEBREW for 0119
אָדָם (a.dam) — man.
1) man, mankind
1a) man, human being
1b) man, mankind (much more frequently intended sense in OT)
1c) Adam, first man
1d) city in Jordan valley
אָדָם (a.dam) — the man (Adam).
The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19;
married to Eve (H2332);
father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33;
Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121)
man, human being
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
מַעֲרָךְ (ma'arakh) refers to an arrangement or plan, often indicating a mental disposition or preparation. The term is derived from a root meaning to arrange and is used in contexts like Proverbs 16:1. It encompasses ideas of organization and intention.
[מַעֲרָךְ] n.[m.] arrangement;—pl. cstr. Pr 16:1
ref
H4633 מַעֲרָךְ
4633 ma`arak mah-ar-awk'
from 6186; an arrangement, i.e. (figuratively) mental
disposition:--preparation.
see HEBREW for 06186
מַעֲרָךְ (ma.a.rakh) — plan.
arrangement, plan, preparation
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
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;
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) is the proper name of the God of Israel, often rendered as Jehovah or the Lord. It signifies the self-existent or eternal nature of God. The name is closely associated with the revelation to Moses in Exodus 3:12-15 and is used in conjunction with other terms to denote sacred places. Some scholars suggest it derives from a root meaning 'to bring into being.'
יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יַהְוֶה n.pr.dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים) 2. Many recent scholars explain יַהְוֶה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה) the one bringing into being, life-giver)
יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb
יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D
the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy
יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of Yahweh
base
H3068 יהוה i.e. יַהְוֶה n. pr. dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel
3068 Yhovah yeh-ho-vaw'
from 1961; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish
national name of God:--Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069.
see HEBREW for 01961
see HEBREW for 03050
see HEBREW for 03069
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — LORD.
Jehovah = "the existing One"
1) the proper name of the one true God
1a) unpronounced except with the vowel pointings of a.do.na (אֲדֹנָי "Lord" H0136)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — The Lord.
Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — (Jerusalem of) the Lord.
Combined with ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Conj | Prep | N-proper — Conjunction · preposition · noun properHC/R/Npt
מַעֲנֶה (ma`aneh) primarily means 'answer' or 'response.' It can refer to a reply that is either favorable or contradictory. The word is derived from a root meaning to respond and is noted in various contexts, including a place for task.
מַעֲנֶה n.m. answer, response
base
H4617 מַעֲנֶה
4617 ma`aneh mah-an-eh'
from 6030; a reply (favorable or contradictory):--answer, X
himself.
see HEBREW for 06030
מַעֲנֶה (ma.a.neh) — answer.
1) answer, response
2) (TWOT) place for task
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 לָשׁוֹן (*lashon*) primarily means 'tongue,' referring to both the organ of speech in humans and animals. It can also denote 'language' and has figurative uses, such as a 'tongue-shaped' wedge or bay. The entries highlight its literal and metaphorical applications, but do not present any significant disagreements among the lexicons.
לָשׁוֹן n.m. and (more oft.) f. tongue
tongue of men
= language
tongue of animals
tongue of fire
= (tongue-shaped) wedge of gold
= (tongue-shaped) bay of sea
base
H3956 לָשׁוֹן tongue . tongue of men
. = language
. tongue of animals
. tongue of fire
. = (tongue-shaped) wedge of gold
. = (tongue-shaped) bay of sea
3956 lashown law-shone'
or lashon {law-shone'}; also (in plural) feminine lshonah
{lesh-o-naw'}; from 3960; the tongue (of man or animals), used
literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech),
and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of
water):--+ babbler,bay, + evil speaker, language, talker,
tongue, wedge.
see HEBREW for 03960
לָשׁוֹן (la.shon) — tongue.
: tongue/words
1) tongue
1a) tongue (of men)
1a1) tongue (literal)
1a2) tongue (organ of speech)
1b) language
1c) tongue (of animals)
1d) tongue (of fire)
1e) wedge, bay of sea (tongue-shaped)
לָשׁוֹן (la.shon) — tongue: language.
: language
1) tongue
1a) tongue (of men)
1a1) tongue (literal)
1a2) tongue (organ of speech)
1b) language
1c) tongue (of animals)
1d) tongue (of fire)
1e) wedge, bay of sea (tongue-shaped)
לָשׁוֹן (la.shon) — tongue: bar.
: bar/projection/bay
1) tongue
1a) tongue (of men)
1a1) tongue (literal)
1a2) tongue (organ of speech)
1b) language
1c) tongue (of animals)
1d) tongue (of fire)
1e) wedge, bay of sea (tongue-shaped)
N-cs — Noun common · both singular absoluteHNcbsa
tung: Almost invariably for either lashon, or glossa the latter word with the cognates heteroglossos, "of strange tongues" (1Co 14:21), glossodes, "talkative," English Versions of the Bible "full of tongue" (Sirach 8:3; 9:18), glossotomeo, "to cut out the tongue" (2 Macc 7:4), diglossos, "double-tongued" (Sirach 5:9; 28:13). In 1Ti 3:8, however, "double-tongued" is for dilogos, literally, "two-worded." Where "tongue" in the King James Version translates dialektos (Ac 1:19; 2:8; 21:40; 22:2; 26:14), the Revised Version (British and American) has "language," while for the King James Version "in the Hebrew tongue" in Joh 5:2; Re…