Proverbs 21:28 — Word Study
WLCעֵד־ כְּזָבִ֥ים יֹאבֵ֑ד וְאִ֥ישׁ שׁ֝וֹמֵ֗עַ לָנֶ֥צַח יְדַבֵּֽר׃
BSAA lyingkâzâb [false, deceitful] witnessʻêd [one who testifies] will perishʼâbad▸ [ultimately, completely, be destroyed, lost] but the manʼîysh [a male person] who listens [to truth]shâmaʻ [attentively, with obedience, reliable, faithful words] will speakdâbar▸ [declare, proclaim] forevernetsach [for perpetuity, eternally]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| עֵד־ | a witness of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| כְּזָבִ֥ים | lies | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| יֹאבֵ֑ד | he will perish | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| וְאִ֥ישׁ | and a person | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| שׁ֝וֹמֵ֗עַ | [who] listens | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine singular |
| לָנֶ֥צַח | to perpetuity | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| יְדַבֵּֽר׃ | he will speak | Verb, Piel, imperfect third person masculine singular |
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| BSB | A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever. |
| KJV | A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. |
| ASV | A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure. |
| YLT | A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh. |
| WEB | A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity. |
| BBE | A false witness will be cut off, ... |
The translations agree on the essential meaning of the verse, with no significant differences noted.
The sentence has a clear structure with a main clause followed by a contrasting clause introduced by 'but'.







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Deep Study — Proverbs 21:28
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Context — Wisdom in Witnessinggenerated
Proverbs 21:28 contrasts the fate of a lying witness with that of a man who listens to truth. The surrounding verses discuss the nature of wickedness and righteousness, emphasizing the importance of integrity in testimony. This passage is part of the wisdom literature, guiding readers in moral conduct and the value of truthful speech.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 6:19 | a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers. |
| 2 | Proverbs 19:5–9 | A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape. |
| 3 | Proverbs 25:18 | Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor. |
| 4 | Exodus 23:1 | “You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 19:16–19 | If a false witness testifies against someone, accusing him of a crime, |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 10 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — עֵד, 'ed-generated
The word עֵד ('ed) means 'witness' and refers to someone who testifies to what they have seen or experienced. It carries the connotation of providing evidence and is foundational in legal contexts, as seen in Deuteronomy.
This noun is in the masculine singular construct form, indicating a specific witness. The root suggests emphatic affirmation, highlighting the importance of truthful testimony in society.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In this study, the verse is read in the Berean Standard Bible, which translates the key terms consistently with the KJV and ASV.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verbs יֹאבֵ֑ד (yo.ved) and יְדַבֵּֽר (ye.daber) govern the two main clauses of the verse. The structure contrasts the outcomes for the lying witness and the man who listens to truth.
The sentence is built around these two verbs, with the subject and additional phrases following, creating a clear dichotomy between the two characters.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint uses the Greek word μάρτυς (martys) for 'witness', which aligns with the Hebrew עֵד. This choice emphasizes the role of the witness in providing testimony.
The Greek term ψευδὴς (pseudes) for 'lying' further highlights the deceitful nature of the witness, paralleling the Hebrew concept of falsehood.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 21:28 teaches that a lying witness will be destroyed, while a person who listens to the truth will speak forever. This verse emphasizes the importance of honesty and the lasting power of truth.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It indicates that deceitful testimony leads to ultimate destruction, both morally and possibly in a legal sense.
Listening to truth fosters integrity and leads to lasting communication, as emphasized in this verse.
It aligns with the broader themes in Proverbs about the value of wisdom, integrity, and the consequences of deceit.
The contrast highlights the moral imperative to speak truthfully and the enduring nature of truth in communication.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what situations have I seen the consequences of dishonesty?
- How can I practice listening to truth in my daily life?
- What steps can I take to ensure my words reflect integrity?
- How does the concept of truth influence my relationships with others?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early commentaries, such as those by Bede, interpret this verse to emphasize the consequences of false testimony versus true actions.
The false witness will perish, etc. He who testifies that he serves God, but does not follow through with deeds, will perish.Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 21 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 21:28 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleA false witness shall perish,.... As witness he shall perish in his reputation, no credit shall be given him, he shall not be admitted an evidence, or a witness in any cause, being found a false one;
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryA false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleA false witness, Heb. a witness of lies; one who is forward to swear or speak false things, or such things as he hath not heard nor learned from others, nor seen, but devised in his own heart. Shall perish; shall be severely punished, either by God or men, and shall be confounded and silenced, because none will for the future regard or credit his testimony. The man that heareth; he who hears before he speaks, and witnesseth nothing but what he hath heard or seen, and knows to be true. Speaketh constantly; doth not contradict himself, but always affirmeth the same thing. Or, as most other interpreters render the words, speaketh (or, may speak, dare speak freely and boldly) for ever; when…
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 21:28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.Ver. 28. A false witness shall perish.] The Scythians had a law that if any man did duo peccata contorquere, bind two sins together, a lie and an oath, he was to lose his head, because this was the way to take away all faith and truth among men. But the man that heareth speaketh constantly.] He testifieth confidently what he knoweth assuredly; he is always also in the same tale, as Paul was in the plea to the chief captain, to Felix, to Festus, and to Agrippa. Not so Bellarmine. How oft doth that loud liar forget himself, and write contradictions? As for instance, in one place he affirmeth that it can…
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(28) But the man that heareth (carefully, and repeats accurately) speaketh constantly (his testimony will live).—Comp., “he being dead yet speaketh,” Hebrews 11:4.
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges28. that heareth] Either (1) who listens to the voice of duty and of conscience (ἀνὴρὑπήκοος, LXX.; vir obediens, Vulg.); or (2) who simply states in evidence what he has heard, “the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth” (qui non nisi quζ ipse audivit testatur Maurer). Comp. ὃἑωράκαμενκαὶἀκηκόαμενἀπαγγέλλομενὑμῖν, 1 John 1:3. constantly] Lit. for ever, so as to endure, R.V. marg. He will live on to speak, in contrast to the false witness who will perish. This preserves the parallelism better than shall speak unchallenged, (R.V. text), i.e. shall speak on, without being interrupted by cross-questioning, or objection, because his testimony will carry conviction, and be listened…
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleSpeaketh constantly - His testimony abides evermore who repeats simply what he has heard, whether from the lips of men or from the voice within, in contrast with “the false witness.”
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Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible28. A false witness — A witness of lies; one who testifies falsely. Shall perish — éàáã, (yobhedh.) It is possible that this verb is used here in its primitive sense, shall lose himself, namely, by wandering.
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Modern formal
A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.
A false witness will perish. A man who listens speaks to eternity.
A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.
A lying witness will perish, but the one who reports accurately speaks forever.
Tyndale line
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth shall speak unchallenged.
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
A false witnes shall perish: but hee that heareth, speaketh continually.
Strictly literal
A lying witness shall perish; and a man that heareth shall speak constantly.
A false witness doth perish, And an attentive man for ever speaketh.
A false witness perishes, || And an attentive man speaks forever.
A lying witness shall perish; but the man that is obedient [to the law] can speak for ever.
A false witness will perish, but the one who listens will speak for all time.
From the Latin
A lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory.
Simplified
The lies of a false witness vanish away, but the words of a reliable witness will stand.
A false witness will be cut off, ...
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 their wording for this verse, with all seven words matched. The Septuagint's translation reflects the same meanings as the Hebrew, maintaining the integrity of the original text.
עֵד־ כְּזָבִ֥ים יֹאבֵ֑ד וְאִ֥ישׁ שׁ֝וֹמֵ֗עַ לָנֶ֥צַח יְדַבֵּֽר׃
7 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Proverbs 21:28
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.
עֵד (ed) means 'witness' and encompasses both the act of witnessing and the person who testifies. It is derived from a root suggesting emphatic affirmation. The term can refer to evidence of things or to individuals providing testimony.
עֵד 69 n.m. witness (prob. fr. reiterating, hence emphatically affirming)
witness, testimony, evidence, of things
witness, a person
base
H5707 עֵד witness (prob. fr. reiterating, hence emphatically affirming) . witness, testimony, evidence, of things
. witness, a person
5707 `ed ayd
contracted from 5749 ; concretely, a witness; abstractly,
testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e. prince:--witness.
see HEBREW for 05749
עֵד (ed) — witness.
1) witness
1a) witness, testimony, evidence (of things)
1b) witness (of people)
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…
כָּזָב (kazab) refers to a lie or falsehood, encompassing meanings like deceit and untruth. It is derived from a root that suggests the concept of deception. The entries consistently describe it as a term for falsehood without significant disagreement among lexicons.
כָּזָב n.m. lie, falsehood, deceptive thing
base
H3577 כָּזָב lie, falsehood, deceptive thing
3577 kazab kaw-zawb'
from 3576; falsehood; literally (untruth) or figuratively
(idol):--deceitful, false, leasing, + liar, lie, lying.
see HEBREW for 03576
כָּזָב (ka.zav) — lie.
a lie, untruth, falsehood, deceptive thing
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
אָבַד (abad) is a Hebrew verb meaning to perish or be lost. It encompasses a range of meanings, including dying, vanishing, and destruction, often in a moral or judgment context. The word appears in various forms in the Old Testament, with uses related to individuals, nations, and inanimate objects. The lexicons indicate that it can also imply causing something to perish or stray.
אָבַד vb. perish (M I אבד, As. abâtu Dl W 184 Aram אֲבַד, Syriac).—
Qal Pf. א׳ Nu 21:30 +; אָבְדוּ ψ 10:16 + (+ Ez 6:3 𝔊 Co) etc.; Impf. יֹאבַד Jb 3:3 Je 4:9; יֹאבֵ֑ד Jb 20:7 + 2t.; 3fs. תֹּאבַד Dt 22:3 + 4t.; תֹּאבֵ֑ד Jb 8:13 + 3t.; יֹאבְדוּ Ju 5:31 + 3t.; יֹאבֵ֑דוּ Jb 4:9 +; 3fpl. וַתֹּאבַדְנָה֙ I S 9:3; תֹּאבֵדוּן Dt 4:26 +; נֹאבֵ֑ד Jon 1:6…
Read the full entry →H6 אָבַד perish .. perish, die, of individuals
. fig. perish, vanish, subj. memory
. be lost, strayed
. . cause to perish, destroy, kill
. fig. cause to vanish, blot out, do away with
. cause to stray, lose
. . destroy, put to death, in judgment
. fig. obj. name of kings; hope; voice of mirth etc.
6 'abad aw-bad'
a primitive root; properly, to wander away, i.e. lose
oneself; by implication to perish (causative,
destroy):--break, destroy(- uction), + not escape, fail,
lose, (cause to, make) perish, spend, X and surely, take, be
undone, X utterly, be void of, have no way to flee.
אָבַד (a.vad) — to perish.
1) perish, vanish, go astray, be destroyed
1a) (Qal)
1a1) perish, die, be exterminated
1a2) perish, vanish (fig.)
1a3) be lost, strayed
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to destroy, kill, cause to perish, to give up (as lost), exterminate
1b2) to blot out, do away with, cause to vanish, (fig.)
1b3) cause to stray, lose
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to destroy, put to death
1c1a) of divine judgment
1c2) object name of kings (fig.)
Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (אֲבַד "to destroy" H0007)
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
The Hebrew word אִישׁ (iysh) means 'man' and can refer to an individual male, a husband, or a human being in general. It encompasses various meanings, including champion and great man, and can also imply 'whosoever' or 'each.' The word is built from a root suggesting existence and is used throughout the Old Testament.
אִישׁ 2166 n.m. man (= vir)
base
H376 אִישׁ man (= vir)
376 'iysh eesh
contracted for 582 (or perhaps rather from an unused root
meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male
person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and
in such cases frequently not expressed in
translation):--also, another, any (man), a certain, +
champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-,
husband-)man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree),
him (that is), husband, man(-kind), + none, one, people,
person, + steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy.
Compare 802.
see HEBREW for 0582
see HEBREW for 0802
אִישׁ (ish) — man.
: man
1) man
1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female)
1b) husband
1c) human being, person (in contrast to God)
1d) servant
1e) mankind
1f) champion
1g) great man
2) whosoever
3) each (adjective)
אִישׁ (ish) — man: husband.
: husband
1) man
1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female)
1b) husband
1c) human being, person (in contrast to God)
1d) servant
1e) mankind
1f) champion
1g) great man
2) whosoever
3) each (adjective)
אִישׁ (ish) — man: anyone.
: anyone/someone
1) man
1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female)
1b) husband
1c) human being, person (in contrast to God)
1d) servant
1e) mankind
1f) champion
1g) great man
2) whosoever
3) each (adjective)
Conj | N-ms — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular absoluteHC/Ncmsa
The Hebrew word שָׁמַע (shama`) means 'to hear' and encompasses a range of meanings including listening, obeying, and proclaiming. It is built from a primitive root and can imply attention and understanding. The entries highlight various grammatical forms, such as Qal, Niphal, Piel, and Hiphil, indicating different nuances of hearing and obeying. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
שָׁמַע 1152 vb. hear
Qal 1052
subj. pers. hum.
י׳ (God) subj.
Niph. 42 be heard, of voice, sound
be heard of
be regarded, obeyed
= (favourable) hearing was granted to their voice.
Pi. he caused the people to hear
Hiph. 63
of man
י׳ subj.
base
H8085 שָׁמַע hear
8085 shama` shaw-mah'
a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with
implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to
tell, etc.):--X attentively, call (gather) together, X
carefully, X certainly, consent, consider, be content,
declare, X diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make
to) hear(-ken, tell), X indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be)
obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish,
regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, X surely, tell,
understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
שָׁמַע (sha.ma) — to hear: hear.
: hear
v
1) to hear, listen to, obey
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)
1a2) to hear of or concerning
1a3) to hear (have power to hear)
1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to
1a5) to understand (language)
1a6) to hear (of judicial cases)
1a7) to listen, give heed
1a7a) to consent, agree
1a7b) to grant request
1a8) to listen to, yield to
1a9) to obey, be obedient
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound)
1b2) to be heard of
1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed
1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound
1d2) to sound aloud (musical term)
1d3) to make proclamation, summon
1d4) to cause to be heard
n m
2) sound
שָׁמַע (sha.ma) — to hear: obey.
: obey
v
1) to hear, listen to, obey
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)
1a2) to hear of or concerning
1a3) to hear (have power to hear)
V-Qal — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singularHVqrmsa
נֵ֫צַח (netsach) encompasses concepts of eminence, enduring strength, and perpetuity. It is derived from a root meaning 'goal' or 'bright object' and conveys ideas of splendor, truthfulness, and confidence. The term is used to express notions of victory and continual existence, often implying an everlasting quality.
נֵ֫צַח n.m. eminence, enduring, everlasting, perpetuity
base
H5331 נֵ֫צַח eminence, enduring, everlasting, perpetuity
5331 netsach neh'-tsakh
or netsach {nay'-tsakh}; from 5329; properly, a goal, i.e.
the bright object at a distance travelled towards; hence
(figuratively), splendor, or (subjectively) truthfulness, or
(objectively) confidence; but usually (adverbially),
continually (i.e. to the most distant point of
view); --alway(-s), constantly, end, (+ n-)ever(more),
perpetual, strength, victory.
see HEBREW for 05329
נֵ֫צַח (ne.tsach) — perpetuity.
1) eminence, perpetuity, strength, victory, enduring, everlastingness
1a) eminence
1b) enduring of life
1c) endurance in time, perpetual, continual, unto the end
1d) everlastingness, ever
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
דָבַר (dabar) is a Hebrew verb primarily meaning 'to speak.' It encompasses a range of actions including declaring, commanding, and conversing. The root suggests a figurative use of words, with some entries noting a rare destructive sense of subduing. Various forms of the verb indicate different nuances, such as speaking with one another or making promises.
[דָבַר] 1142 vb. speak (original mng. dub.)
Qal speak
Niph. reciprocal sense, speak with one another, talk
Pi. speak
Pu. in the day when she may be spoken for
Hithp. speaking this word
Hiph. either leads subject, or puts to flight, fig. for subdues
base
H1696 דָבַר speak (original mng. dub.)
1696 dabar daw-bar'
a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used
figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive
sense) to subdue:--answer, appoint, bid, command, commune,
declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse,
say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think,
use (entreaties), utter, X well, X work.
דָבַר (da.var) — to speak: speak.
: speak/tell/command
1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing
1a) (Qal) to speak
1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to speak
1c2) to promise
1d) (Pual) to be spoken
1e) (Hithpael) to speak
1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
דָבַר (da.var) — to speak: subdue.
: subdue
1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing
1a) (Qal) to speak
1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to speak
1c2) to promise
1d) (Pual) to be spoken
1e) (Hithpael) to speak
1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
דָבַר (da.var) — to speak: promise.
: promise/declare
1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing
1a) (Qal) to speak
1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to speak
1c2) to promise
1d) (Pual) to be spoken
1e) (Hithpael) to speak
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Piel · imperfect third person masculine singularHVpi3ms
