Psalms 10:9 — Word Study
WLCיֶאֱרֹ֬ב בַּמִּסְתָּ֨ר׀ כְּאַרְיֵ֬ה בְסֻכֹּ֗ה יֶ֭אֱרֹב לַחֲט֣וֹף עָנִ֑י יַחְטֹ֥ף עָ֝נִ֗י בְּמָשְׁכ֥וֹ בְרִשְׁתּֽוֹ׃
BSAHe lies in waitʼârab▸ [secretly, like a lion in his den] like a lionʼărîy in a thicketçôk [a hidden lair, covert] he lurksʼârab▸ [ambush] to seizechâṭaph [catch, overtake] the oppressedʻânîy [afflicted, humble, weak] he catcheschâṭaph▸ [seizes, snares] the lowlyʻânîy [poor, helpless] in his netmâshak [a trap, snare, means of capture]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| יֶאֱרֹ֬ב | he lies in wait | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| בַּמִּסְתָּ֨ר׀ | in hiding place | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| כְּאַרְיֵ֬ה | like a lion | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| בְסֻכֹּ֗ה | in lair its | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| יֶ֭אֱרֹב | he lies in wait | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| לַחֲט֣וֹף | to seize | Preposition, verb qal infinitive construct common |
| עָנִ֑י | [the] afflicted | Adj |
| יַחְטֹ֥ף | he seizes | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| עָ֝נִ֗י | [the] afflicted | Adj |
| בְּמָשְׁכ֥וֹ | when drags [him] away he | Preposition, verb qal infinitive construct common, suffix |
| בְרִשְׁתּֽוֹ׃ | in net his | Preposition, noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
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| BSB | He lies in wait like a lion in a thicket; he lurks to seize the oppressed; he catches the lowly in his net. |
| KJV | He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net. |
| ASV | He lurketh in secret as a lion in his covert; He lieth in wait to catch the poor: He doth catch the poor, when he draweth him in his net. |
| YLT | He lieth in wait in a secret place, as a lion in a covert. He lieth in wait to catch the poor, He catcheth the poor, drawing him into his net. |
| WEB | He lurks in secret as a lion in his ambush. He lies in wait to catch the helpless. He catches the helpless when he draws him in his net. |
| BBE | He keeps himself in a secret place like a lion in his hole, waiting to put his hands on the poor man, and pulling him into his net. |
Where they part company is עָ֝נִ֗י — see How Translations Differ.
The structure features a main action with subsequent phrases that detail the manner and objects of the action, emphasizing the predatory behavior.
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Deep Study — Psalms 10:9
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Context — The Oppression of the Poorgenerated
Psalm 10:9 describes the wicked as predatory, lying in wait like a lion to seize the oppressed and lowly. This imagery reflects the psalmist's concern for the vulnerable and highlights the deceitful nature of those who exploit them. The surrounding verses emphasize the contrast between the strength of the oppressor and the helplessness of the afflicted, calling for divine justice against such cruelty.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 17:12 | like a lion greedy for prey, like a young lion lurking in ambush. |
| 2 | Psalm 59:3 | See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD. |
| 3 | Micah 7:2 | The godly man has perished from the earth; there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; they hunt one another with a net. |
| 4 | Acts 23:21 | Do not let them persuade you, because more than forty men are waiting to ambush him. They have bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him; they are ready now, awaiting your consent.” |
| 5 | Lamentations 3:10 | He is a bear lying in wait, a lion hiding in ambush. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 26 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יֶאֱרֹ֬ב, ye.'e.Rogenerated
The verb אָרַב (arab) means to lie in wait or ambush, often with a hostile intent. It is used in contexts where someone is secretly planning to attack or trap another. The parsing as a Qal imperfect third person masculine singular indicates an ongoing or habitual action, suggesting that the wicked continually seek opportunities to prey on the weak.
This word conveys a sense of danger and treachery, as it describes not just waiting, but waiting with the intent to harm. The choice of this verb underscores the predatory nature of the oppressor in this verse.
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. The BSB has lies in wait, which is consistent across translations.
Where others part company with the BSB is in the rendering of עָנִי — 'the afflicted'. The KJV and ASV use poor, while the WEB offers helpless.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb governing the verse is יֶאֱרֹ֬ב, he lies in wait, which introduces the action of the subject. The structure includes a series of phrases that describe the manner of this waiting, comparing it to a lion and detailing the objects of the predatory action.
The arrangement emphasizes the stealthy and dangerous nature of the oppressor, with the prepositional phrases providing context for the location and method of the ambush.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates יֶאֱרֹ֬ב as ἐνεδρεύει, which carries a similar meaning of lying in wait or ambushing. This choice maintains the sense of stealth and danger present in the Hebrew.
The use of ἐνεδρεύει indicates a consistent interpretation of the predatory nature of the oppressor, aligning closely with the imagery of the lion.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 10:9 describes a wicked person who waits to ambush the weak, comparing them to a lion in a hidden lair. This imagery highlights the danger they pose to the afflicted and lowly, who are caught in their traps.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
This imagery illustrates the predatory nature of the wicked, suggesting they are stealthy and dangerous, always seeking opportunities to exploit the vulnerable.
The 'afflicted' refers to those who are oppressed, weak, or in difficult circumstances, highlighting the plight of the poor and helpless in society.
The verse emphasizes the need for justice against those who prey on the weak, calling attention to the divine oversight of such injustices.
The lion symbolizes strength and predation, serving as a warning about the dangers posed by those who exploit the vulnerable and the need for vigilance against such threats.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways do I see injustice in the world around me, similar to the oppression described in this verse?
- How can I support those who are vulnerable or oppressed in my community?
- What does this verse teach me about the nature of evil and its impact on the weak?
- How can I be more aware of the 'lions' in my life that may seek to harm others?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early commentators, such as Augustine of Hippo, reference this verse to discuss the nature of the wicked and their persecution of the righteous.
"His eyes look against the poor," for he is chiefly to persecute the righteous, of whom it is said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit,Early Church Fathers on Psalms 10 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 10:9 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleHe lieth in wait secretly as a lion,.... The first beast in Revelation 13:2; is said to have a mouth like a lion, and the second beast in Psalms 10:11; spake like a dragon; and both design one and
Read John Gill on Psalms 10 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryHe lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 10 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleAs a lion in his den, where he lurks and waits for prey. He doth catch, or snatch, or seize upon, to wit, with violence, and to devour or destroy him. When he draweth him; or, by drawing him; or, after he hath drawn him. He layeth snares for him, and when he takes him, tears him in pieces.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 10 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 10:9 He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net.Ver. 9. He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den] See Job 38:40, When he draweth him into his net] That is, into his bonds, debts, mortgages, saith Chrysostom. When a poor man is once gotten into these nets, wicked oppressors do not only rob but ravish them; coining their money upon poor men’ s skins, and wringing the sponges of poor people into their own purses. David compareth them to cannibals, Psalms 14:4, to greedy lions here. Another saith they are like the fish polypus, that lying in wait for other fishes upon the rock…
Read John Trapp on Psalms 10 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(9) Lieth in wait.—A confusion of metaphor. The wicked is first, the lion watching for his prey, and then the hunter snaring animals. “Poor,” here—better, afflicted (see Psalms 9:12). Translate, in his hiding-place he lurks, as a lion in his lair, lurks to seize a sufferer, seizes a sufferer, drawing him into his net.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 10 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges9. Render: He lieth in ambush in the secret place as a lion in his lair; He lieth in ambush to catch the poor: He catcheth the poor, dragging him off with his net. The wicked man is now described as a lion, lurking in his lair in the forest till his prey comes near. In the third clause the figure is changed for that of a hunter: probably the victim is dragged off to be sold for a slave.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 10 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleHe lieth in wait secretly - Margin, in the secret places. See the note at Psalms 10:8. The object here is merely to illustrate the thought in the previous verse, by an allusion to a lion and a hunter.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 10 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible9. Secretly as a lion—The figure is now borrowed from the habits of beasts of prey, the most perfect for secrecy, wariness, deceit, and cruelty. In his den—Rather, in his covert, or covered place, where he watches for prey.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Psalms 10 →The verse in English, compared — 16 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
He lies in wait like a lion in a thicket; he lurks to seize the oppressed; he catches the lowly in his net.
He lurks in secret as a lion in his ambush. He lies in wait to catch the helpless. He catches the helpless when he draws him in his net.
He lies in wait like a lion in a thicket; he lurks to seize the oppressed; he catches the lowly in his net.
He lies in ambush in a hidden place, like a lion in a thicket; he lies in ambush, waiting to catch the oppressed; he catches the oppressed by pulling in his net.
Tyndale line
He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net.
He lurketh in secret as a lion in his covert; He lieth in wait to catch the poor: He doth catch the poor, when he draweth him in his net.
He lurketh in the covert as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him in his net.
He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net.
He lyeth in waite secretly, euen as a lyon in his denne: he lyeth in waite to spoyle the poore: he doeth spoyle the poore, when he draweth him into his net.
Strictly literal
He lieth in wait secretly, like a lion in his thicket; he lieth in wait to catch the afflicted: he doth catch the afflicted, drawing him into his net.
He lieth in wait in a secret place, as a lion in a covert. He lieth in wait to catch the poor, He catcheth the poor, drawing him into his net.
He lies in wait in a secret place, as a lion in a covert. He lies in wait to catch the poor, || He catches the poor, drawing him into his net.
He lieth in wait in a secret place like a lion in his den; he lieth in wait to snatch up the poor: he snatcheth up the poor, as they draweth him into his net.
He lurks in secret like a lion in the thicket; he lies in wait to catch the oppressed. He catches the oppressed when he pulls in his net.
Simplified
They lie in ambush like a lion ready to attack, ready to leap out from their hiding place to seize their victim. They capture the helpless, throwing a net over them.
He keeps himself in a secret place like a lion in his hole, waiting to put his hands on the poor man, and pulling him into his net.
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 and the Septuagint align closely, with all 11 words matched in the Hebrew and Greek versions. The Dead Sea Scrolls also reflect this verse, although some words are partly restored, indicating minor textual variations.
יֶאֱרֹ֬ב בַּמִּסְתָּ֨ר׀ כְּאַרְיֵ֬ה בְסֻכֹּ֗ה יֶ֭אֱרֹב לַחֲט֣וֹף עָנִ֑י יַחְטֹ֥ף עָ֝נִ֗י בְּמָשְׁכ֥וֹ בְרִשְׁתּֽוֹ׃
11 of the 11 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.
יארב [במסתר] [כאריה] [בסכ׳ה] יארב לחטף עני יחטף [עני] [במשכ׳ו] [ברשת׳ו]
3 words on the leather — 2 partly restored, 6 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 Psalms 10:9
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.
אָרַב (arab) is a primitive root meaning to lie in wait or ambush. It covers actions like lurking or setting an ambush, with forms in Qal, Piel, and Hiphil that indicate different nuances of waiting or attacking. The entries consistently emphasize its hostile connotation.
אָרַב vb. lie in wait
Qal lie in wait (with hostile purpose)
Pi. Pt. pl. liers-in-wait
Hiph. Impf. but txt. dub.
base
H693 אָרַב lie in wait
693 'arab aw-rab'
a primitive root; to lurk:--(lie in) ambush(-ment), lay (lie
in) wait.
אָרַב (a.rav) — to ambush.
1) to lie in wait, ambush, lurk
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to lie in wait
1a2) ambush (participle as subst)
1b) (Piel) ambushers, liers-in-wait (pl. participle)
1c) (Hiphil) to lay an ambush
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
wat:
1. The Substantive:
The word is used in the Old Testament both as a substantive add as a verb. In the New Testament it appears as a verb only. 'erebh, ma'arabh, mean a concealed hiding-place for purposes of sudden attack, an ambuscade.
(1) "Lie in wait": "Abimelech rose up .... from lying in wait" (Jud 9:35 the King James Version); "When they .... abide in the covert to lie in wait" (Job 38:40).
מִסְתָּר (mictar) refers to a secret or hiding place, often associated with concealment for protection or, in some contexts, for illicit activities. It is derived from the root meaning 'to conceal.' The entries consistently emphasize its use as a covert location.
מִסְתָּר n.[m.] secret place, hiding-place
base
H4565 מִסְתָּר secret place, hiding-place
4565 mictar mis-tawr'
from 5641; properly, a concealer, i.e. a
covert:--secret(-ly, place).
see HEBREW for 05641
מִסְתָּר (mis.tar) — hiding.
1) secret place, hiding place
1a) secret place
1b) hiding place
1b1) for protection
1b2) for perpetration of crime
HRd/Ncmsa — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHRd/Ncmsa
plas: Normally for maqom, Old Testament, and topos, New Testament, but in the King James Version "place" represents a great number of Hebrew and Greek words, often used with no difference in force (e.g. 2Ch 35:10,15). the Revised Version (British and American) has made few changes, but occasionally has attempted to specialize the meaning (Ge 40:13; Job 37:8; Ac 8:32; Jas 3:11, etc.).
אֲרִי (ariy) and אַרְיֵה (aryeh) both mean 'lion' in Hebrew, referring to the animal itself or images of it. The word is derived from a root associated with violence. The entries do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicons.
אֲרִי n.m. lion
base
אַרְיֵה n.m. lion
base
H738a אֲרִי lion H738b אַרְיֵה lion
738 'ariy ar-ee'
or (prolonged) earyeh {ar-yay'}; from 717 (in the sense of
violence); a lion:--(young) lion, + pierce (from the margin).
see HEBREW for 0717
אֲרִי (a.ri) — lion.
1) lion
1a) pictures or images of lions
אַרְיֵה (ar.yeh) — lion.
1) lion
1a) pictures or images of lions
Aramaic equivalent: ar.yeh (אַרְיֵה "lion" H0744)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
li'-un:
(1) Occurring most often in the Old Testament is 'aryeh, plural 'ardyoth. Another form, 'ari, plural 'arayim, is found less often.
1. Names:
Compare 'ari'el, "Ariel" (Ezr 8:16; Isa 29:1,2,7); char'el, "upper altar," and 'ari'el, "altar hearth" (Eze 43:15); 'aryeh, "Arieh" (2Ki 15:25); 'ar'eli, "Areli" and "Arelites" (Ge 46:16; Nu 26:17).
"The most powerful, daring and impressive of all carnivorous animals, the most magnificent in aspect and awful in voice." At present lions do not exist in Palestine; but they must in ancient times have been numerous. The lion of Palestine was in all probability the Asiatic variety, described by Aristotle and Pliny as distinguished by its short and curly mane, and by being shorter and rounder in shape, like the sculptured lion found at Arban. It was less daring than the longer named species, but when driven by hunger it not only ventured to attack the flocks in the desert in presence of the shepherd, (1 Samuel 17:34; Isaiah 31:4) but laid waste towns and villages, (2 Kings 17:25,26; Proverbs 22:13; 26:13) and devoured men.…
The well-known and noble king of beasts, frequently spoken of in Scripture. He often exceeds eight feet in length and four feet in height; and his majestic and dauntless aspect, his prodigious strength and agility, and his peculiar roar, make him the terror of the forests. Lions were common in Palestine, (See JORDAN,) and the Hebrews had seven different names for them, to distinguish the different ages, etc. Five of these occur together in Job 4:10,11. See also Na 2:11,12. The psalmist alludes to the stealthy creeping of the lion till he can spring upon his prey, when he says of the crafty wicked man, "He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den; .... he croucheth, and humbleth himself, that the poor may fall by his strong ones." The Bible reader will remember the exploits of…
סֹךְ (sokh) refers to a thicket or lair, suggesting a place of concealment or shelter. It is derived from the root meaning related to entwined boughs, and can also denote a booth or tabernacle. The entries consistently emphasize its association with protective or hidden spaces.
[סֹךְ] n.[m.] thicket, covert, lair
base
H5520 סֹךְ thicket, covert, lair
5520 cok soke
from 5526; a hut (as of entwined boughs); also a lair:--
covert, den, pavilion, tabernacle.
see HEBREW for 05526
סֹךְ (sokh) — lair.
thicket, lair, covert, booth
Prep | N-ms | Suff — Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHR/Ncmsc/Sp3ms
אָרַב (arab) is a primitive root meaning to lie in wait or ambush. It covers actions like lurking or setting an ambush, with forms in Qal, Piel, and Hiphil that indicate different nuances of waiting or attacking. The entries consistently emphasize its hostile connotation.
אָרַב vb. lie in wait
Qal lie in wait (with hostile purpose)
Pi. Pt. pl. liers-in-wait
Hiph. Impf. but txt. dub.
base
H693 אָרַב lie in wait
693 'arab aw-rab'
a primitive root; to lurk:--(lie in) ambush(-ment), lay (lie
in) wait.
אָרַב (a.rav) — to ambush.
1) to lie in wait, ambush, lurk
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to lie in wait
1a2) ambush (participle as subst)
1b) (Piel) ambushers, liers-in-wait (pl. participle)
1c) (Hiphil) to lay an ambush
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
wat:
1. The Substantive:
The word is used in the Old Testament both as a substantive add as a verb. In the New Testament it appears as a verb only. 'erebh, ma'arabh, mean a concealed hiding-place for purposes of sudden attack, an ambuscade.
(1) "Lie in wait": "Abimelech rose up .... from lying in wait" (Jud 9:35 the King James Version); "When they .... abide in the covert to lie in wait" (Job 38:40).
חָטַף (chataph) is a primitive root meaning to catch or seize. The entries indicate its use primarily in the sense of clutching or capturing, often in a context of taking someone as a prisoner. It is noted in the Qal stem, which typically denotes a simple action.
חָטַף vb. catch, seize
base
H2414 חָטַף
2414 chataph khaw-taf'
a primitive root; to clutch; hence, to seize as a
prisoner:--catch.
חָטַף (cha.taph) — to catch.
(Qal) to catch, seize
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a — Preposition · verb qal infinitive construct commonHR/Vqcc
עָנִי (aniy) describes a state of being poor, afflicted, or humble. It is built from the root meaning to be depressed in mind or circumstances. The entries indicate it covers a range of meanings including needy, lowly, and wretched. There is a noted disagreement regarding its relationship to another word, עָנָה (anah), with some lexicons viewing one as subjective and the other as objective.
עָנִי adj. poor, afflicted, humble
base
H6041 עָנִי poor, afflicted, humble
6041 `aniy aw-nee'
from 6031; depressed, in mind or circumstances (practically
the same as 6035, although the margin constantly disputes
this, making 6035 subjective and 6041 objective):--afflicted,
humble, lowly, needy, poor.
see HEBREW for 06031
see HEBREW for 06035
see HEBREW for 06035
see HEBREW for 06041
עָנִי (a.ni) — afflicted.
1) poor, afflicted, humble, wretched
1a) poor, needy
1b) poor and weak
1c) poor, weak, afflicted, wretched
1d) humble, lowly
Adj — AdjHAamsa
→ DUTY TO THE Job 6:14; 22:29; Isa 58:6,7,10; Mt 25:34-45; Lu 10:30-37; Php 2:1,2; 1Ti 5:10; Jas 5:13-15
חָטַף (chataph) is a primitive root meaning to catch or seize. The entries indicate its use primarily in the sense of clutching or capturing, often in a context of taking someone as a prisoner. It is noted in the Qal stem, which typically denotes a simple action.
חָטַף vb. catch, seize
base
H2414 חָטַף
2414 chataph khaw-taf'
a primitive root; to clutch; hence, to seize as a
prisoner:--catch.
חָטַף (cha.taph) — to catch.
(Qal) to catch, seize
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
עָנִי (aniy) describes a state of being poor, afflicted, or humble. It is built from the root meaning to be depressed in mind or circumstances. The entries indicate it covers a range of meanings including needy, lowly, and wretched. There is a noted disagreement regarding its relationship to another word, עָנָה (anah), with some lexicons viewing one as subjective and the other as objective.
עָנִי adj. poor, afflicted, humble
base
H6041 עָנִי poor, afflicted, humble
6041 `aniy aw-nee'
from 6031; depressed, in mind or circumstances (practically
the same as 6035, although the margin constantly disputes
this, making 6035 subjective and 6041 objective):--afflicted,
humble, lowly, needy, poor.
see HEBREW for 06031
see HEBREW for 06035
see HEBREW for 06035
see HEBREW for 06041
עָנִי (a.ni) — afflicted.
1) poor, afflicted, humble, wretched
1a) poor, needy
1b) poor and weak
1c) poor, weak, afflicted, wretched
1d) humble, lowly
Adj — AdjHAamsa
→ DUTY TO THE Job 6:14; 22:29; Isa 58:6,7,10; Mt 25:34-45; Lu 10:30-37; Php 2:1,2; 1Ti 5:10; Jas 5:13-15
מָשַׁךְ (mashak) is a Hebrew verb meaning to draw or drag, with a wide range of applications. It can refer to actions like drawing a bow, prolonging time, or trailing seed during sowing. The entries also note uses in contexts of sound and cheer, as well as implications of height and postponement.
מָשַׁךְ vb. draw, drag
Qal
draw and lift out of
draw the bow
proceed, march
draw out a sound, give a sound
draw out, prolong, continue
trail seed (draw along in sowing)
(late) cheer (draw, attract, gratigy)
Niph. they shall not be prolonged (days of Babylon); it shall not be postponed
Pu. long drawn out: of persons, = tall; hope postponed, deferred
base
H4900 מָשַׁךְ draw, drag .. draw and lift out of
. draw the bow
. proceed, march
. draw out a sound, give a sound
. draw out, prolong, continue
. trail seed (draw along in sowing)
. (late) cheer (draw, attract, gratigy)
. they shall not be prolonged (days of Babylon); it shall not be postponed
. long drawn out: of persons, = tall; hope postponed, deferred
4900 mashak maw-shak'
a primitive root; to draw, used in a great variety of
applications (including to sow, to sound, to prolong, to
develop, to march, to remove, to delay, to be tall,
etc.):--draw (along, out), continue, defer, extend, forbear,
X give, handle, make (pro-, sound)long, X sow, scatter,
stretch out.
מָשַׁךְ (ma.shakh) — to draw.
1) to draw, drag, seize
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to draw (and lift out), drag along, lead along, drag or lead off, draw down
1a2) to draw (the bow)
1a3) to proceed, march
1a4) to draw out or give (a sound)
1a5) to draw out, prolong, continue
1a6) to trail (seed in sowing)
1a7) to cheer, draw, attract, gratify
1b) (Niphal) to be drawn out
1c) (Pual)
1c1) to be drawn out, be postponed, be deferred
1c2) to be tall
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff — Preposition · verb qal infinitive construct common · suffixHR/Vqcc/Sp3ms
ha: The fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia as "h." It came also to be used for the number 5. For name, etc., see ALPHABET.
רֶ֫שֶׁת (resheth) means 'net' and is derived from a root meaning to catch animals. It encompasses various types of nets, including those for judgment and traps for people. The term is specifically noted for its use as a brazen network for the altar in the tabernacle.
רֶ֫שֶׁת n.f. net
net
brazen network for altar of tabern.
base
H7568 רֶ֫שֶׁת net . net
. brazen network for altar of tabern.
7568 resheth reh'-sheth
from 3423; a net (as catching animals):--net(- work).
see HEBREW for 03423
רֶ֫שֶׁת (re.shet) — net.
1) net
1a) net
1a1) for catching
1a2) of judgment (fig)
1a3) of leaders leading people to sin
1a4) as a trap for man
1b) network (brazen-for altar of tabernacle)
HR/Ncfsc/Sp3ms — Preposition · noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHR/Ncfsc/Sp3ms