Psalms 112:5 — Word Study
WLCטֽוֹב־ אִ֭ישׁ חוֹנֵ֣ן וּמַלְוֶ֑ה יְכַלְכֵּ֖ל דְּבָרָ֣יו בְּמִשְׁפָּֽט׃
BSAIt is wellṭôwb [pleasant, beneficial] with the manʼîysh [male person, individual] who is generouschânan [gracious, showing kindness] and lends freelylâvâh [joins, provides, without expectation of return] whose affairsdâbâr [matters, things] are guidedkûwl▸ [sustained, supported] by justicemishpâṭ [righteous judgment]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| טֽוֹב־ | [is] good | Adj |
| אִ֭ישׁ | a person | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| חוֹנֵ֣ן | [who] shows favor | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine singular |
| וּמַלְוֶ֑ה | and [who] lends | Conjunction, verb hiphil participle (active) masculine singular |
| יְכַלְכֵּ֖ל | he maintains | Verb, Piel, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| דְּבָרָ֣יו | affairs his | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| בְּמִשְׁפָּֽט׃ | with justice | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
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| BSB | It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice. |
| KJV | A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. |
| ASV | Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment. |
| YLT | Good [is] the man — gracious and lending, He sustaineth his matters in judgment. |
| WEB | It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment. |
| BBE | All is well for the man who is kind and gives freely to others; he will make good his cause when he is judged. |
The translations agree on the core meaning of the verse, emphasizing the well-being of the generous man.
The sentence is structured with a main clause followed by descriptive phrases that elaborate on the character and actions of the man.
8 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Psalms 112:5
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Context — The Blessings of the Righteousgenerated
Psalm 112:5 highlights the favorable condition of a man characterized by generosity and justice. This psalm emphasizes the virtues that lead to a blessed life, contrasting the righteous with the wicked. The preceding verses describe how light dawns in the darkness for the upright, illustrating the overarching theme of divine favor towards those who embody these qualities.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 2:20 | So you will follow in the ways of the good, and keep to the paths of the righteous. |
| 2 | Proverbs 12:2 | The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil. |
| 3 | Luke 23:50 | Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man, |
| 4 | Acts 11:24 | Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. |
| 5 | Romans 5:7 | Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 19 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — טוֹב־, tov-generated
The word טוֹב (tov) means good or pleasant, indicating a state of well-being or benefit. It can describe moral goodness as well as physical pleasure, and it is often used in the context of blessings from God. The parsing as an adjective shows that it describes the state of the man in this verse, indicating that his life is characterized by goodness.
This word appears frequently throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, often in contexts that celebrate the goodness of God or the favorable outcomes of righteous behavior. In this verse, it sets the tone for the blessings that come to those who act justly and generously.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The translations agree on the meaning of the verse, with all versions reflecting the idea of a well-being associated with generosity and justice.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb in this verse is יְכַלְכֵּ֖ל, he maintains, which governs the subject and describes the state of the man. The structure includes a noun phrase for the subject, an adjective phrase qualifying the subject, and a prepositional phrase indicating the manner of his affairs.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the qualities of the man first, establishing his character before describing the actions associated with him.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew טוֹב is rendered as ξρηστὸς (chrēstos), which also means good or kind. This choice maintains the positive connotation of the original Hebrew while potentially broadening the understanding of goodness to include moral kindness.
The Greek translation captures the essence of the Hebrew text, emphasizing not only the well-being of the man but also the moral implications of his actions.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 112:5 tells us that a generous man who lends freely and acts justly is in a good position. This verse highlights the blessings that come from being kind and fair, suggesting that such a life is pleasing and beneficial.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means that the generous man experiences a favorable and blessed life due to his kindness and just actions.
Generosity is paired with justice, suggesting that true kindness involves fairness and righteousness in dealings with others.
The psalm emphasizes the character of the man to illustrate the qualities that lead to divine favor and a blessed life.
We can learn the importance of being kind and just in our interactions, which leads to a fulfilling and positive life.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways can I practice generosity in my daily life?
- How does justice play a role in my interactions with others?
- What are some examples of how kindness has impacted my community?
- How can I ensure that my affairs are guided by fairness and righteousness?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early church fathers, like Augustine, reflect on this verse to emphasize the importance of mercy and kindness in the life of a believer.
Be thou sweet, be merciful and lend. For the Lord is just in this manner, that He judges without mercy him who has not shown mercy;Early Church Fathers on Psalms 112 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 112:5 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleA good man showeth favour, and lendeth,.... Without usury, hoping for nothing again: he pities those that labour under difficulties, for want of a little money; and he generously lends it till they
Read John Gill on Psalms 112 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryA good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. A good man showeth favour, and lendeth - an expansion of Psa 112:4. "Showeth favour" - a grace answering to "gracious," Psalms 112:4.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 112 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleShoweth favour, and lendeth; giveth freely to some, and kindly lendeth to others, according to the variety of their conditions. Guide his affairs; maintain and manage his estate or domestic affairs. With discretion, Heb. with judgment; so as is fit and meet, and as God requires, not getting his estate unjustly, nor casting it away prodigally or wickedly, nor yet withholding it uncharitably from such as need it.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 112 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 112:5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.Ver. 5. A good man showeth favour, and lendeth] A public spirited man, Romans 5:7, maketh his moderation to be known to all men, Philippians 4:5, and lendeth, looking for nothing again, Luke 6:35. Thence it is that to him light ariseth in darkness; the merciful shall have mercy, Matthew 5:7. Some render it, Bene viro qui miseratur, Well is the man, or, Well will it be with the man, that pitieth and lendeth. The Hebrew hath it, that is pitying and lending, ever in such actions. He will guide his affairs with discretion] Heb. with judgment; neither illiberal nor prodigal; not withered handed when he…
Read John Trapp on Psalms 112 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(5) A good man.—Rather, happy is the man who gives and lends, good being here not used in a moral sense, but meaning prosperous.He will guide . . .—Rather, he will gain his cause: in (the) judgment. So apparently the LXX. and Vulg. Others, “he will sustain his affairs by justice.” The verb primarily means “to measure,” but in the conjugation here used has the sense of “sustains.” (See Genesis 45:11; Genesis 47:12; Genesis 1:21, where the Authorised Version has “nourish.”) The meaning is confirmed by the parallelism of the next verse.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 112 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges5. A good man sheweth favour] Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously. The A.V. is ungrammatical, and misses the connexion with the preceding verse. Cp. Psalms 37:21; Psalms 37:26. he will guide his affairs with discretion] Or, who manages his affairs with rectitude (Heb. judgement). So Symm., οἰκονομῶντὰπράγματααὐτοῦμετὰκρίσεως. He takes care to injure no one in the conduct of his business. Cp. Psalms 111:7. R.V. and most commentators render, he shall maintain his cause in judgement. But the thought thus introduced is incongruous. Why should the just and liberal man be brought into court at all?
Read Cambridge on Psalms 112 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleA good man showeth favor - He has the means to show favor to others, or to promote their welfare, and he is disposed to do this.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 112 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible5. He will guide his affairs with discretion—He will sustain his matters in judgment.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Psalms 112 →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
It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.
It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.
It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.
It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.
Tyndale line
A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment.
Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; he shall maintain his cause in judgment.
A good man showeth favor, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
A good man is mercifull and lendeth, and will measure his affaires by iudgement.
Strictly literal
It is well with the man that is gracious and lendeth; he will sustain his cause in judgment.
Good [is] the man — gracious and lending, He sustaineth his matters in judgment.
The man—good, gracious, and lending, || He sustains his matters in judgment.
Well will it be with the man who is kind, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with justice.
It goes well for the man who deals graciously and lends money, who conducts his affairs with honesty.
From the Latin
Who is as the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high:
Simplified
Good things come to those who are generous in their lending and are honest in doing business.
All is well for the man who is kind and gives freely to others; he will make good his cause when he is judged.
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 closely, with six of the seven words matched in translation. The Dead Sea Scrolls show some restoration, indicating that while parts are missing, the core message remains consistent with the Masoretic Text.
טֽוֹב־ אִ֭ישׁ חוֹנֵ֣ן וּמַלְוֶ֑ה יְכַלְכֵּ֖ל דְּבָרָ֣יו בְּמִשְׁפָּֽט׃
6 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.
[טוב] [איש] [חונן] [ומלוה] יכלכל דבר׳ו [במשפט]
1 word on the leather — 1 partly restored, 5 supplied entire by an editor.
טוב איש [חונן] [ומלוה]
4 words of the verse are on this fragment — 1 partly restored, 2 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 112:5
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.
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 — AdjHAamsa
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).
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)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
חָנַן (chanan) is a Hebrew verb meaning to show favor or be gracious. It encompasses various forms, including being pitied, directing favor, and seeking favor through imploration. The word can also mean to be loathsome, as noted in Job 19:17. The lexicons provide a range of uses, primarily focusing on kindness and mercy.
חָנַן vb. shew favour, be gracious
Qal favour, shew favour
Niph. be pitied
Po‛el direct favour to
Hoph. be shewn favour, consideration
H2603a חָנַן shew favour, be gracious .favour, shew favour
. be pitied
.direct favour to
. be shewn favour, consideration
. seek or implore favour
H2603b חָנַן be loathsome
2603 chanan khaw-nan'
a primitive root (compare 2583); properly, to bend or stoop
in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to
implore (i.e. move to favor by petition):--beseech, X fair,
(be, find, shew) favour(-able), be (deal, give, grant
(gracious(-ly), intreat, (be) merciful, have (shew) mercy (on,
upon), have pity upon, pray, make supplication, X very.
see HEBREW for 02583
חָנַן (cha.nan) — be gracious.
1) to be gracious, show favour, pity
1a) (Qal) to show favour, be gracious
1b) (Niphal) to be pitied
1c) (Piel) to make gracious, make favourable, be gracious
1d) (Poel) to direct favour to, have mercy on
1e) (Hophal) to be shown favour, be shown consideration
1f) (Hithpael) to seek favour, implore favour
חָנַן (cha.nan) — be loathsome.
to be loathsome
V-Qal — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singularHVqrmsa
fa'-ver (chen, ratson, with other Hebrew words; charis): Means generally good will, acceptance, and the benefits flowing from these; in older usage it meant also the countenance, hence, appearance. Alternating in English Versions of the Bible with "grace," it is used chiefly of man, but sometimes also of God (Ge 18:3; 30:27; 39:21; Ex 3:21; 2Sa 15:25, "in the eyes of Yahweh," etc.). It is used perhaps in the sense of "countenance" in Pr 31:30, "Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain" (the King James Version), where for "favor" the Revised Version (British and American) has "grace"; the reference is to external appearance. "Favored" is used in the sense of "appearance" in…
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לָוָה (lavah) is a Hebrew verb with two main meanings: to join or be joined, and to borrow or lend. It can imply a sense of unity or obligation in relationships, as well as financial transactions. The word is built from the idea of twining or uniting, and it appears in various forms, such as joining oneself or causing someone to borrow.
[לָוָה] join (intr.), be joined
Qal (late) be joined to, attend
Niph. join oneself or be joined unto
base
[לָוָה] vb. borrow
Qal borrow
Hiph. cause to borrow, i.e. lend to
base
H3867a לָוָה join intr., be joined H3867b לָוָה borrow
3867 lavah law-vaw'
a primitive root; properly, to twine, i.e. (by implication)
to unite, to remain; also to borrow (as a form of obligation)
or (caus.) to lend:--abide with, borrow(-er), cleave, join
(self), lend(-er).
לָוָה (la.vah) — to join.
1) to join, be joined
1a) (Qal) to join, be joined, attend
1b) (Niphal) to join oneself to, be joined unto
לָוָה (la.vah) — to borrow.
1) to borrow, lend
1a) (Qal) to borrow
1b) (Hiphil) to cause to borrow, lend to
Conj | V-Hiphil — Conjunction · verb hiphil participle (active) masculine singularHC/Vhrmsa
The Hebrew word כּוּל (kuwl) is a primitive root meaning to sustain or contain. It covers a range of meanings including to measure, hold, nourish, and endure. The entries indicate various forms of the verb, such as Qal, Pilpel, and Hiphil, which express different nuances of sustaining and containing.
[כּוּל] vb. comprehend, contain
Qal who hath comprehended the dust of the earth in a shalish-measure
Pilp. sustain, maintain, contain
Polp. were supplied with food
Hiph. contain, hold, hold in, endure
base
H3557 [כּוּל] comprehend, contain .sustain, maintain, contain
. were supplied with food
. contain, hold, hold in, endure
3557 kuwl kool
a primitive root; properly, to keep in; hence, to measure;
figuratively, to maintain (in various senses):--(be able to,
can) abide, bear, comprehend, contain, feed, forbearing,
guide, hold(-ing in), nourish(-er), be present, make
provision, receive, sustain, provide sustenance (victuals).
כּוּל (kul) — to sustain.
1) to seize, contain, measure
1a)(Qal) to measure, calculate
1b) (Pilpel) to sustain, maintain, contain
1b1) to sustain, support, nourish
1b2) to contain, hold in, restrain
1b3) to support, endure
1c) (Polpal) to be supplied
1d) (Hilpil) to contain, hold, hold in, endure
1d1) to contain
1d2) to sustain, endure
V-l-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Piel · imperfect third person masculine singularHVpi3ms
דָּבָר (dabar) means 'word' or 'speech' and encompasses a range of meanings including discourse, saying, and matter. It can refer to anything spoken or a topic of discussion, extending to concepts like business or affairs. The entries consistently highlight its use in various contexts, but do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicographers.
דָּבָר 1439 n.m. speech, word
sg. speech, discourse, saying, word, as the sum of that which is spoken
sg. saying, utterance, sentence, as a section of a discourse
sg. a word, words
sg. matter, affair, thing about which one speaks
base
H1697 דָּבָר speech, word . sg. speech, discourse, saying, word, as the sum of that which is spoken
. sg. saying, utterance, sentence, as a section of a discourse
. sg. a word, words
. sg. matter, affair, thing about which one speaks
1697 dabar daw-baw'
from 1696; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or
thing; adverbially, a cause:--act, advice, affair, answer, X
any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case,
cause, certain rate, + chronicles, commandment, X
commune(-ication), + concern(-ing), + confer, counsel, +
dearth, decree, deed, X disease, due, duty, effect, +
eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-)ness, + glory, + harm, hurt,
+ iniquity, + judgment, language, + lying, manner, matter,
message, (no) thing, oracle, X ought, X parts, + pertaining, +
please, portion, + power, promise, provision, purpose,
question, rate, reason, report, request, X (as hast) said,
sake, saying, sentence, + sign, + so, some (uncleanness),
somewhat to say, + song, speech, X spoken, talk, task, + that,
X there done, thing (concerning), thought, + thus, tidings,
what(-soever), + wherewith, which, word, work.
see HEBREW for 01696
דָּבָר (da.var) — word.
: word/speech/command
1) speech, word, speaking, thing
1a) speech
1b) saying, utterance
1c) word, words
1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)
דָּבָר (da.var) — word: speaking.
: speaking
1) speech, word, speaking, thing
1a) speech
1b) saying, utterance
1c) word, words
1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)
דָּבָר (da.var) — word: thing.
: thing/matter
1) speech, word, speaking, thing
1a) speech
1b) saying, utterance
1c) word, words
1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)
דָּבָר (da.var) — word: promised.
: promised/duty
1) speech, word, speaking, thing
1a) speech
1b) saying, utterance
1c) word, words
1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)
דָּבָר (da.var) — word: deed.
: deed
N-mp | Suff — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHNcmpc/Sp3ms
The Hebrew word מִשְׁפָּט (mishpat) primarily means judgment or justice and encompasses various aspects such as legal rights, ordinances, and decisions. It is derived from a root meaning to pronounce a verdict, covering both human and divine law. The entries highlight its application in legal contexts, including the act of deciding cases and the attributes of justice and rectitude.
מִשְׁפָּט 422 n.m. judgment
judgment
justice, right, rectitude
ordinance
decision
one's (legal) right, privilege, due
proper, fitting, measure
custom, manner
what manner of
plan
base
H4941 מִשְׁפָּט judgment . judgment
. justice, right, rectitude
. ordinance
. decision
. one's (legal) right, privilege, due
. . proper, fitting, measure
. custom, manner
. what manner of
. plan
4941 mishpat mish-pawt'
from 8199; properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable)
pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree
(human or (participant's) divine law, individual or
collective), including the act, the place, the suit, the
crime, and the penalty; abstractly, justice, including a
participant's right or privilege (statutory or customary), or
even a style:--+ adversary, ceremony, charge, X crime,
custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due,
fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly),
(manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order,
ordinance, right, sentence, usest, X worthy, + wrong.
see HEBREW for 08199
מִשְׁפָּט (mish.pat) — justice: judgement.
: judgement/punishment
1) judgment, justice, ordinance
1a) judgment
1a1) act of deciding a case
1a2) place, court, seat of judgment
1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges)
1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment)
1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment)
1a6) execution (of judgment)
1a7) time (of judgment)
1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man)
1c) ordinance
1d) decision (in law)
1e) right, privilege, due (legal)
1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
מִשְׁפָּט (mish.pat) — justice.
: justice/right/righteousness
1) judgment, justice, ordinance
1a) judgment
1a1) act of deciding a case
1a2) place, court, seat of judgment
1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges)
1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment)
1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment)
1a6) execution (of judgment)
1a7) time (of judgment)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
jus'-tis (tsedhaqah; tsedheq; dikaiosune): The original Hebrew and Greek words are the same as those rendered "righteousness." This is the common rendering, and in about half the cases where we have "just" and "justice" in the King James Version, the American Standard Revised Version has changed to "righteous" and "righteousness." It must be constantly borne in mind that the two ideas are essentially the same.
See RIGHTEOUSNESS.
1. Human Justice:
Justice had primarily to do with conduct in relation to others, especially with regard to the rights of others. It is applied to business, where just weights and measures are demanded (Le 19:35,36; De 25:13-16; Am 8:5; Pr 11:1; 16:11…
Justice
Is rendering to every one that which is his due. It has been distinguished from equity in this respect, that while justice means merely the doing what positive law demands, equity means the doing of what is fair and right in every separate case.
A principle of righteousness and equity, controlling our conduct, and securing a due regard to all the rights of others-their persons, property, character, and interests. It has to do, not with pecuniary transactions alone, but with all our intercourse with society. It forms a chief element of the character approved in God’s word; and a truly just man has but to "love mercy, and walk humbly with God," to fulfil all righteousness. Justice in magistrates, rulers, and judges, must be fearless and impartial, and all its decisions such as will bear revision before the court of heaven, De 1:16,17 2Sa 23:3 2Ch 19:6-10. Judgement is peculiarly the prerogative of God, and every earthly tribunal lies under the shadow of the "great white…
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