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Psalms 112:6 — Word Study

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WLCכִּֽי־ לְעוֹלָ֥ם לֹא־ יִמּ֑וֹט לְזֵ֥כֶר ע֝וֹלָ֗ם יִהְיֶ֥ה צַדִּֽיק׃

BSASurelykîy he will neverʻôwlâm [to the age, forever] be shakenmôwṭ [moved, disturbed] the righteous mantsaddîyq [just, upright] will behâyâh rememberedzêker [had in everlasting remembrance, in memorial] foreverʻôwlâm [for all eternity, always]

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Psalms 112:6quick helps
In a sentenceThe verse affirms that the righteous person will stand firm and be remembered eternally.
Who is speakingThe psalmist, reflecting on the nature of the righteous.
Where we areThis verse is part of a passage describing the blessings of the righteous.
The hard wordצַדִּיק
Take awayThe righteous will endure and be honored throughout time.
7 commentators on this verse Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them › clause subjectצַדִּיק verbמוֹט The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
How rare are these words?in the Old Testament

Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.

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Deep Study — Psalms 112:6

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Context — The Blessings of the Righteousgenerated

5It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice.
6Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.
7He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
8His heart is assured; he does not fear, until he looks in triumph on his foes.

Psalm 112:6 highlights the stability and enduring legacy of the righteous person. The psalmist contrasts the fate of the righteous with the instability of the wicked, emphasizing that those who live justly will be remembered and honored forever. This theme resonates throughout the Psalms, where the characteristics and outcomes of the righteous are often celebrated.


Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
1Psalm 15:5who lends his money without interest and refuses a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.
2Psalm 62:2–6He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress; I will never be shaken.
3Psalm 125:1Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.
42 Peter 1:5–11For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
5Nehemiah 13:22–31Then I instructed the Levites to purify themselves and guard the gates in order to keep the Sabbath day holy. Remember me for this as well, O my God, and show me mercy according to Your abundant loving devotion.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 8 references, hung on the phrase they belong to


The Key Word צַדִּיק, tza.Dikgenerated

The word צַדִּיק (tsaddiyq) is an adjective describing someone who is just or righteous. It encompasses moral integrity and uprightness, often in relation to one's conduct before God and others.

This term is used to characterize individuals who align with God's standards of justice, making it a central concept in biblical ethics. The parsing indicates it functions as a subject in this verse, highlighting the righteous person's enduring nature.


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 uses righteous, which aligns with the KJV and ASV, maintaining the moral quality of צַדִּיק.

Where others part company with the BSB is in the rendering of צַדִּיק: just (NETB) and upright (BBE) offer alternative nuances of the same concept, reflecting different emphases on moral character.


Sentence Structuregenerated

The main verb יִהְיֶ֥ה (he will become) governs the entire verse, with two clauses following it: one describing the state of being shaken and the other detailing the remembrance of the righteous.

The structure emphasizes the permanence of the righteous's legacy, with the verb יִמּ֑וֹט (he will be shaken) negated, underscoring their stability.


Septuagint Backgroundgenerated

In the Septuagint, צַדִּיק is rendered as δίκαιος (dikaios), which also means just or righteous. This choice maintains the moral integrity of the original Hebrew.

The Greek word μνημόσυνον (mnēmosynon) for remembrance indicates a focus on the memorial aspect of the righteous, suggesting a lasting legacy in the community's memory.


In plain words — the whole versegenerated

Psalm 112:6 assures that a righteous person will never be shaken and will be remembered forever. This verse emphasizes the stability and lasting impact of those who live justly.


Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated

What does it mean that the righteous will never be shaken?

It means that the righteous person will remain stable and secure, regardless of circumstances, reflecting their strong moral foundation.

How does this verse relate to the concept of remembrance?

The verse indicates that the deeds and character of the righteous will be honored and remembered throughout time, contributing to their legacy.

What is the significance of being called righteous in this context?

Being called righteous signifies a person who aligns with God's standards and lives a life of integrity, which leads to lasting recognition and stability.

How can I apply the message of this verse in my life?

You can strive to live justly and uprightly, knowing that such a life will not only bring stability but also a lasting impact on others.


Reflection Questionsgenerated

  1. In what ways can I ensure my actions reflect righteousness?
  2. How does the promise of being remembered encourage me to live justly?
  3. What examples of righteous individuals can I look to for inspiration?
  4. How can I support others in their pursuit of righteousness?

The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it

Early church fathers referenced this verse to discuss the nature of righteousness and its lasting impact, with quotations provided from their works.

Clement of AlexandriaThe Instructor Book 3 c. 150–215
However, in my opinion, he who possesses things of higher value is the one, and the only one, who is truly wealthy, without passing for such.
Early Church Fathers on Psalms 112 →
Gregory of NazianzusON HIS SISTER ST. GORGIANA, ORATION 8:12 c. 329–390
Who, more than she [Gregory’s sister], threw open her house, with a courteous and generous welcome to those who live according to God? And, better still,
Early Church Fathers on Psalms 112 →
John ChrysostomHOMILIES ON Genesis 30:7 c. 347–407
There are many people even today who in imitation of them want to be remembered for such achievements, by building splendid homes, baths, porches and avenues.
Early Church Fathers on Psalms 112 →

Commentators on this verse — 7 expositors, verse by verse

Each of these wrote on Psalms 112:6 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.

John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Surely he shall not be moved for ever,.... Out of the heart of God, and from his love and affections; out of the covenant of grace, and from an interest in it; out of the hands of Christ, or off of

Read John Gill on Psalms 112 →
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's Commentary

Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 112 →
Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Shall not be moved for ever; though he may for a season be afflicted, yet he shall not be utterly and eternally destroyed, as wicked men shall. Shall be in everlasting remembrance; though whilst he lives he may be exposed to the censures, and slanders, and contradictions of sinners, yet after death his memory will be precious and honourable, both with God and with all men, his very enemies not excepted.

Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 112 →
John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 112:6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.Ver. 6. Surely he shall not be moved for ever] Non mutabit. The world thinketh liberality to be the ready way to beggary; but it is otherwise; Isaiah 32:8, "The liberal man deviseth liberal things, and by liberal things he shall stand." Not getting, but giving, is the way to wealth. The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance] Namely, with the righteous. Demetrius hath good report of all good men, and of the truth itself, 3 John 1:12. As for wicked men, Calumnias eorum nunquam effugit, there is no escaping their cavils and calumnies (Vatab.).

Read John Trapp on Psalms 112 →
CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

6. For (giving the reason for Well is it of Psa 112:5) he shall never be moved. He will enjoy firm and unshaken prosperity. Cp. Psalms 15:5; Psalms 55:22; Proverbs 10:30. the righteous &c.] Cp. Proverbs 10:7; Sir 44:1-15. The line corresponds to Psalms 111:4 a. As God has made Himself remembered by His marvellous works, so the godly man is held in remembrance for his acts of mercy.

Read Cambridge on Psalms 112 →
Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Surely he shall not be moved for ever - Luther, “For he shall remain always.” He shall be fixed, stable, firm, prosperous. He shall not be driven from place to place. He shall have a permanent home.

Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 112 →
Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

6. He shall not be moved—His conduct being just and true, his works are wrought in God, and cannot be overthrown. Psalms 90:17. Everlasting remembrance—See Proverbs 10:7.

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

BSBBerean Standard Bible2020

Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.

WEBWorld English Bible2000

For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.

MSBMajority Standard Bible2022

Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.

NETBNew English Translation2006

For he will never be upended; others will always remember one who is just.

Tyndale line

KJVKing James Version1611

Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

ASVAmerican Standard Version1901

For he shall never be moved; The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.

RVARevised Version, American1894

For he shall never be moved; the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.

NWBWebster's Bible1833

Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

GNVGeneva Bible1599

Surely he shall neuer be moued: but the righteous shalbe had in euerlasting remembrance.

Strictly literal

DBYDarby Translation1890

For he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

YLTYoung's Literal Translation1862

For — to the age he is not moved; For a memorial age-during is the righteous.

LSVLiteral Standard Version2020

For he is not moved for all time; For the righteous is a continuous memorial.

ILTInterlinear Literal Translation2000

Surely unto eternity shall he not be moved: in everlasting remembrance shall the righteous be held.

ULBUnlocked Literal Bible2017

For he will never be moved; the righteous person will be remembered forever.

From the Latin

DRADouay-Rheims (Challoner)1899

And looketh down on the low things in heaven and in earth?

Simplified

FBVFree Bible Version2020

They will never fall. Those who live right won't be forgotten.

BBEBible in Basic English1949

He will not ever be moved; the memory of the upright will be living for ever.

Word by word, the decisions they made

צַדִּֽיק׃tza.Dik a righteous [person] H6662 2 different renderings
justNETB
uprightBBE

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.

כִּֽי(dm)clauseprepositional phrase · prepositionalלְforeverעוֹלָ֥םof.perpetuityadverbialלֹאnotverbיִמּ֑וֹטhe.will.be.shakenclauseprepositional phrase · prepositionalלְ(into).anoun phraseזֵ֥כֶרremembranceע֝וֹלָ֗םof.perpetuityverbיִהְיֶ֥הhe.will.becomesubjectצַדִּֽיקa.righteous.[person]

Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.


The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran

The Masoretic Text states, "כִּֽי־ לְעוֹלָ֥ם לֹא־ יִמּ֑וֹט לְזֵ֥כֶר ע֝וֹלָ֗ם יִהְיֶ֥ה צַדִּֽיק׃" which translates to, "Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever." The Septuagint agrees with the Masoretic Text in meaning, as all 8 words match in a word-by-word correspondence, though the order and articles differ due to the Greek language structure. The Dead Sea Scrolls (4Q98f) also align closely with the Masoretic Text, providing the same essential phrases, but some words are supplied by an editor, indicating that the original text may have had gaps. Overall, there is a strong agreement among the witnesses regarding this verse, affirming the consistency of the message across different ancient texts.

Masoretic TextLeningrad Codex, c. AD 1008 — the text this page is built on

כִּֽי־ לְעוֹלָ֥ם לֹא־ יִמּ֑וֹט לְזֵ֥כֶר ע֝וֹלָ֗ם יִהְיֶ֥ה צַדִּֽיק׃

Septuagintthe Greek the translators chose, word by word
כִּֽי־ὅτιלְעוֹלָ֥םαἰῶναלֹא־οὐיִמּ֑וֹטσαλευθήσεταιלְזֵ֥כֶרμνημόσυνονע֝וֹלָ֗םαἰώνιονיִהְיֶ֥הἔσταιצַדִּֽיק׃δίκαιος

8 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.

Dead Sea Scrolls — 4Q98fa copy a thousand years older than the Leningrad Codex

[כי] [לעולם] [לא] [ימוט] [לזכר] [עולם] [יהיה] [צדיק]

nothing on the leather here — 8 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.

Psalms 112:6כִּיforforכִּיעוֹלָםfor everfor everעוֹלָםלֹאnotnotלֹאמוֹטhe will be he will be shakמוֹטזֵ֫כֶרa memory ofa memory ofזֵ֫כֶרעוֹלָםperpetuityperpetuityעוֹלָםהָיָהhe will beche will becomeהָיָהצַדִּיקa righteousa righteous [peצַדִּיקעָלַםto concealto concealעָלַםזָכַרto remembeto rememberזָכַרצָדֵקto justifyto justifyצָדֵקהָוָאto fallto fallהָוָאעַדperpetuityperpetuityעַדדּוֹרgenerationgenerationדּוֹריָדַעto knowto knowיָדַעיָכֹלbe ablebe ableיָכֹלעוֹדstillstillעוֹדבַּלnotnotבַּלפָּרַרto breakto breakפָּרַרמָחָהto wipeto wipeמָחָהעֲמָלֵקAmalekAmalekעֲמָלֵקרָשָׁעwickedwickedרָשָׁעעָ֫וֶלinjusticeinjusticeעָ֫וֶל
meets it a little oftener than chancemeets it far oftener than chancebuilt from the same roottwo words of the verse share ita word of this versea related word

Lexicons — every word in Psalms 112:6

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.

for for ever not he will be shaken a memory of perpetuity he will become a righteous [person]
כִּֽי־ki- for H3588 Particle
4,483× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Tyndale gloss
for
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

כִּי (ki) is a conjunction primarily meaning 'that,' 'for,' or 'when.' It indicates causal relationships and can express conditions like 'if' or 'though.' The word is versatile, appearing in various contexts to convey certainty, exception, or concession. Notably, it can combine with other particles to modify its meaning, such as in the phrase כִּי אם־ (ki im), meaning 'that if.'

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

כִּי conj. that, for, when

that

Of time, when, of the past

elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if, though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם

when or if, with a concessive force, i.e. though

Because, since

base

כִּי אם־

each part. retaining its independent force, and relating to a different clause:

that if

for if

(About 140 t.) the two particles being closely conjoined, and relating to the same clause—

limiting the prec. clause, except

the if being neglected, and treated as pleonastic, so that the clause is no longer a limitation of the preceding clause but a contradiction of it: but rather, but

after an oath, surely

base

כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3588a כִּי that, for, when . that

. . Of time, when, of the past

. elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if, though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם

. when or if, with a concessive force, i.e. though

. Because, since

H3588b כִּי אם־ . each part. retaining its independent force, and relating to a different clause: . that if

. for if

. (About 140 t.) the two particles being closely conjoined, and relating to the same clause— . limiting the prec. clause, except

. the if being neglected, and treated as pleonastic, so that the clause is no longer a limitation of the preceding clause but a contradiction of it: but rather, but

. after an oath, surely

H3588c כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3588 kiy kee

a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional

prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent

or consequent; (by implication) very widely used as a relative

conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by

other particles annexed:--and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch,

where-)as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else,

even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, +

nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then,

therefore, + (al- )though, + till, truly, + until, when,

whether, while, whom, yea, yet.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

כִּי (ki) — for.

1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since

1a) that

1a1) yea, indeed

1b) when (of time)

1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force)

1c) because, since (causal connection)

1d) but (after negative)

1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if

1f) but rather, but

1g) except that

1h) only, nevertheless

1i) surely

1j) that is

1k) but if

1l) for though

1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

כִּי [אם] (ki im) — that if: except.

1) except if

1a) but if

1b) even though

כִּי [עַל כֵּן] (ki [al ken]) — for as that: since.

1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since

1a) that

1a1) yea, indeed

1b) when (of time)

1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force)

1c) because, since (causal connection)

1d) but (after negative)

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Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj — Particle
HTc
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

for (ki (conjunction), le, from 'el (preposition), and various other words. In the New Testament also the words are various, chiefly gar, kai gar, hoti (conjunctions); anti apo eis dia (accusative), epi (dative and accusative), peri (genitive), pros (genitive and accusative), huper (genitive) (prepositions)): the English Revised Version and the American Standard Revised Version give in many cases more literal or more accurate renderings than those in the King James Version.

In the New Testament the most important preps. from a doctrinal point of view are anti, "face to face," "over against," "instead," "on behalf of," peri, "around," "about," "concerning," huper, "over," "on behalf of." The first has been claimed as stating the substitutionary nature of Christ's sacrifice as contrasted with huper and peri, more frequently used of it. But, although anti in the New Testament often means…

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
for for ever not he will be shaken a memory of perpetuity he will become a righteous [person]
לְעוֹלָ֥םle.'o.Lam for ever H5769 Preposition · noun common masculine singular absolute
438× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Amplified meaning
to the age, forever
Tyndale gloss
forever: antiquity
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

עוֹלָם (owlam) refers to concepts of long duration, antiquity, and futurity, encompassing meanings like eternity and perpetual existence. It is derived from a root meaning 'concealed' or 'the vanishing point.' The term is used to describe both ancient times and an indefinite future, indicating continuity and everlastingness.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

עוֹלָם 439 n.m. long duration, antiquity, futurity

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5769 עוֹלָם long duration, antiquity, futurity

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5769 `owlam o-lawm'

or lolam {o-lawm'}; from 5956; properly, concealed, i.e. the

vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future),

i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial

(especially with prepositional prefix) always:--alway(-s),

ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for,

(n-))ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of)

old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world

(+ without end). Compare 5331, 5703.

see HEBREW for 05956

see HEBREW for 05331

see HEBREW for 05703

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

עוֹלָם (o.lam) — forever: enduring.

: enduring/eternal

1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world

1a) ancient time, long time (of past)

1b) (of future)

1b1) for ever, always

1b2) continuous existence, perpetual

1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity

עוֹלָם (o.lam) — Everlasting.

This name means long duration, everlasting, perpetual

Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

עוֹלָם (o.lam) — forever: any time.

: any_time

1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world

1a) ancient time, long time (of past)

1b) (of future)

1b1) for ever, always

1b2) continuous existence, perpetual

1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity

עוֹלָם (o.lam) — forever: antiquity.

: old/ancient

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Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absolute
HR/Ncmsa
for for ever not he will be shaken a memory of perpetuity he will become a righteous [person]
לֹא־lo'- not H3808 Particle
5,170× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Tyndale gloss
not
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

לֹא (lo') is a Hebrew word meaning 'not' or 'no.' It serves as a simple negation and can imply absence or prohibition. The word can also be used in various contexts, often combined with other particles for emphasis or clarification. Its Aramaic equivalent is לָא (la), which also means 'not.'

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

לֹא or לוֹא adv. not

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3808 לֹא or לוֹא not

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3808 lo' lo

or lowi {lo}; or loh (Deut. 3:11) {lo}; a primitive particle;

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often

used with other particles (as follows):--X before, + or else,

ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never,

no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), (X as though...,(can-), for) not (out

of), of nought, otherwise, out of, + surely, + as truly as, +

of a truth, + verily, for want, + whether, without.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

לֹא (lo) — not.

1) not, no

1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition)

1b) not (with modifier-negation)

1c) nothing (subst)

1d) without (with particle)

1e) before (of time)

Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HTn — Particle
HTn
The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
for for ever not he will be shaken a memory of perpetuity he will become a righteous [person]
יִמּ֑וֹטyi.Mot he will be shaken H4131 Verb · Niphal · imperfect third person masculine singular
38× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew word means to shake or waver, like something that's unstable. It appears in books like Psalms and Proverbs, to describe things that are falling apart or unstable. The KJV translates it as 'be carried' or 'fall'.
Amplified meaning
moved, disturbed
Tyndale gloss
to shake
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

מוֹט (mot) is a Hebrew verb meaning to totter, shake, or slip. It has various forms, including Qal (to totter), Niphal (to be shaken), Hiphil (to dislodge), and Hithpael (to be greatly shaken). The entries indicate a range of meanings related to instability and movement, but do not specify any particular Old Testament verses.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[מוֹט] vb. totter, shake, slip

Qal totter, slip

Niph. be shaken, moved, overthrown

Hiph. dislodge, let fall, drop

Hithpo‛l. be greatly shaken

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H4131 [מוֹט] totter, shake, slip

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

4131 mowt mote

a primitive root; to waver; by implication , to slip, shake,

fall:--be carried, cast, be out of course, be fallen in

decay, X exceedingly, fall(-ing down), be (re-)moved, be

ready, shake, slide, slip.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

מוֹט (mot) — to shake.

1) to totter, shake, slip

1a) (Qal) to totter, shake, slip

1b) (Niphal) to be shaken, be moved, be overthrown

1c) (Hiphil) to dislodge, let fall, drop

1d) (Hithpael) to be greatly shaken

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Niphal · imperfect third person masculine singular
HVNi3ms
for for ever not he will be shaken a memory of perpetuity he will become a righteous [person]
לְזֵ֥כֶרle.Ze.kher a memory of H2143 Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct
23× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew word means a memorial or remembrance, often referring to a reminder of something important, like a scent or a memory. It appears in the Bible to describe memorials to God. The word is used to recall significant events or people.
Amplified meaning
had in everlasting remembrance, in memorial
Tyndale gloss
memorial
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

זֵ֫כֶר (zeker) refers to concepts of remembrance and memorial. It is derived from the root meaning to remember and encompasses meanings such as memory and commemoration. The entries consistently highlight its use in contexts related to memorials and recollections.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

זֵ֫כֶר n.m. remembrance, memorial

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H2143 זֵ֫כֶר remembrance, memorial

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

2143 zeker zay'-ker

or zeker {zeh'-ker}; from 2142; a memento, abstr.

recollection (rarely if ever); by implication,

commemoration:--memorial, memory, remembrance, scent.

see HEBREW for 02142

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

זֵ֫כֶר (ze.kher) — memorial.

1) memorial, remembrance

1a) remembrance, memory

1b) memorial

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct
HR/Ncmsc
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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.

English usagewhat the translators’ English meant
Webster's Dictionary (1828), Webster's Unabridged (1913), Webster's Dictionary (1806)

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…

for for ever not he will be shaken a memory of perpetuity he will become a righteous [person]
ע֝וֹלָ֗םo.Lam perpetuity H5769 Noun common · masculine singular absolute
438× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Amplified meaning
for all eternity, always
Tyndale gloss
forever: antiquity
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

עוֹלָם (owlam) refers to concepts of long duration, antiquity, and futurity, encompassing meanings like eternity and perpetual existence. It is derived from a root meaning 'concealed' or 'the vanishing point.' The term is used to describe both ancient times and an indefinite future, indicating continuity and everlastingness.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

עוֹלָם 439 n.m. long duration, antiquity, futurity

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5769 עוֹלָם long duration, antiquity, futurity

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5769 `owlam o-lawm'

or lolam {o-lawm'}; from 5956; properly, concealed, i.e. the

vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future),

i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial

(especially with prepositional prefix) always:--alway(-s),

ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for,

(n-))ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of)

old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world

(+ without end). Compare 5331, 5703.

see HEBREW for 05956

see HEBREW for 05331

see HEBREW for 05703

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

עוֹלָם (o.lam) — forever: enduring.

: enduring/eternal

1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world

1a) ancient time, long time (of past)

1b) (of future)

1b1) for ever, always

1b2) continuous existence, perpetual

1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity

עוֹלָם (o.lam) — Everlasting.

This name means long duration, everlasting, perpetual

Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

עוֹלָם (o.lam) — forever: any time.

: any_time

1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world

1a) ancient time, long time (of past)

1b) (of future)

1b1) for ever, always

1b2) continuous existence, perpetual

1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity

עוֹלָם (o.lam) — forever: antiquity.

: old/ancient

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Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absolute
HNcmsa
for for ever not he will be shaken a memory of perpetuity he will become a righteous [person]
יִהְיֶ֥הyih.Yeh he will become H1961 Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singular
3,562× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Tyndale gloss
to be
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word הָיָה (hayah) is a primitive root meaning to exist or become, and it encompasses a range of meanings including to happen, occur, and come to pass. It is often used in narrative contexts, particularly in phrases like "and it came to pass." The word can also denote a state of being or existence, and it appears frequently in various forms throughout the Old Testament.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

הָיָה 3570 vb. fall out, come to pass, become, be

Qal

Fall out, happen

occur, take place, come about, come to pass

esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass

וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)

rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה

less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)

Come into being, become

abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come

sq. prep.

become

sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)

sq. pred. adj.

become like

sq. pred. לְ pers.

sq. לְ pred.

oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers.

with עַל and לְ

sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of

Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming)

exist, be in existence

abide, remain, continue

with word of locality, be in or at a place, be situated, stand, lie

as copula, joining subj. & pred.

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Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1961 הָיָה fall out, come to pass, become, be .. . . Fall out, happen

. occur, take place, come about, come to pass

. esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass . . וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)

. rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה

. less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)

. Come into being, become . . abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come

. sq. prep.

. become . sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)

. sq. pred. adj.

. become like

. sq. pred. + לְ pers.

. sq. לְ pred.

. oft. c. לְ pred. + לְ pers.

. with עַל and לְ

. sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of

. Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) . exist, be in existence

. abide, remain, continue

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Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1961 hayah haw-yaw

a primitive root (compare 1933); to exist, i.e. be or become,

come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or

auxiliary):--beacon, X altogether, be(-come), accomplished,

committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint,

fall, + follow, happen, X have, last, pertain, quit

(one-)self, require, X use.

see HEBREW for 01933

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

הָיָה (ha.yah) — to be.

1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out

1a) (Qal)

1a1) ---

1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass

1a1b) to come about, come to pass

1a2) to come into being, become

1a2a) to arise, appear, come

1a2b) to become

1a2b1) to become

1a2b2) to become like

1a2b3) to be instituted, be established

1a3) to be

1a3a) to exist, be in existence

1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time)

1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality)

1a3d) to accompany, be with

1b) (Niphal)

1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about

1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singular
HVqi3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

be-kum':

(1) Greek ginomai, used in New Testament for a change of state, corresponding to Hebrew hayah of Old Testament. Compare Mt 18:3 with De 27:9.

(2) For what is fitting, suitable, proper, in New Testament: "prepei" (Mt 3:15; Eph 5:3; 1Ti 2:10); in Old Testament, na'awah, na'ah, Ps 93:5: "Holiness becometh thy house." in this sense, the adverb "becomingly" must be interpreted: "Walk becomingly toward them that are without" (1Th 4:12), i.e. in a way that is consistent with your profession.

for for ever not he will be shaken a memory of perpetuity he will become a righteous [person]
צַדִּֽיק׃tza.Dik a righteous [person] H6662 Adj
206× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Means being just or righteous, as seen in government, personal conduct, or character, often describing someone made right with God. It appears in descriptions of King David and other biblical leaders. The concept is central to the Bible's teachings on morality and ethics.
Amplified meaning
just, upright
Tyndale gloss
righteous
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

צַדִּיק (tsaddiyq) means just or righteous, covering various aspects such as lawful behavior, moral conduct, and being justified by God. It is derived from a related root and is used to describe individuals who are upright in character and actions.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

צַדִּיק 206 adj. just, righteous

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6662 צַדִּיק just, righteous

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6662 tsaddiyq tsad-deek'

from 6663; just:--just, lawful, righteous (man).

see HEBREW for 06663

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

צַדִּיק (tsad.diq) — righteous.

1) just, lawful, righteous

1a) just, righteous (in government)

1b) just, right (in one's cause)

1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character)

1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God)

1e) right, correct, lawful

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Adj
HAamsa
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