Psalms 12:7 — Word Study
WLCאַתָּֽה־ יְהוָ֥ה תִּשְׁמְרֵ֑ם תִּצְּרֶ֓נּוּ׀ מִן־ הַדּ֖וֹר ז֣וּ לְעוֹלָֽם׃
BSAO LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah, The covenant Name of God]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אַתָּֽה־ | you | Pronoun |
| יְהוָ֥ה | O Yahweh | Noun proper |
| תִּשְׁמְרֵ֑ם | you will keep them | Verb qal imperfect second person masculine singular, suffix |
| תִּצְּרֶ֓נּוּ׀ | you will guard him | Verb qal imperfect second person masculine singular, suffix |
| מִן־ | from | Preposition |
| הַדּ֖וֹר | the generation | Particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| ז֣וּ | this | Particle |
| לְעוֹלָֽם׃ | for ever | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | You, O LORD, will keep us; You will forever guard us from this generation. |
| KJV | Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever. |
| ASV | Thou wilt keep them, O Jehovah, Thou wilt preserve them from this generation for ever. |
| YLT | Thou, O Jehovah, dost preserve them, Thou keepest us from this generation to the age. |
| WEB | You will keep them, Yahweh. You will preserve them from this generation forever. |
| BBE | You will keep them, O Lord, you will keep them safe from this generation for ever. |
The translations agree on the essential meaning of God's protective promise in this verse.
The structure consists of a main clause followed by two subordinate phrases, clearly delineating God's actions and the context of His protection.
8 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them ›
clause
subjectאִמְרָה
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Deep Study — Psalms 12:7
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Context — God's Protection in a Wicked Generationgenerated
Psalm 12:7 reveals the psalmist's trust in God's protective nature amidst a corrupt generation. The verses surrounding highlight the contrast between the purity of God's words and the deceitful speech of the wicked. The psalmist reassures the faithful that God will preserve them, emphasizing His eternal commitment to their safety against the backdrop of a morally decaying society.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 16:1 | Preserve me, O God, for in You I take refuge. |
| 2 | Psalm 37:28–40 | For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off. |
| 3 | Psalm 121:8 | The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore. |
| 4 | Psalm 145:20 | The LORD preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 33:3 | Surely You love the people; all the holy ones are in Your hand, and they sit down at Your feet; each receives Your words— |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 11 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — תִּשְׁמְרֵ֑ם, tish.me.Remgenerated
The verb שָׁמַר (shamar) means to keep, guard, or observe. In this context, תִּשְׁמְרֵ֑ם (tishmerem) is in the second person masculine singular form, indicating that God Himself will actively keep His people safe. This word encompasses a range of protective actions, suggesting not only physical safeguarding but also spiritual preservation.
The use of the second person pronoun אַתָּֽה (attah) emphasizes a direct address to God, reinforcing the personal relationship between the psalmist and the Divine. In this verse, the assurance of God's guardianship is both a declaration and a prayer, reflecting the psalmist's deep reliance on God's faithfulness.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The verse is rendered in the Berean Standard Bible as You, O LORD, will keep us; You will forever guard us from this generation.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse consists of two main clauses, both beginning with the subject אַתָּֽה (you), followed by two verbs: תִּשְׁמְרֵ֑ם (you will keep them) and תִּצְּרֶ֓נּוּ (you will guard him). This structure emphasizes God's active role in the preservation of His people.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on God's name and His actions, highlighting the personal nature of the address and the certainty of His promises.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates תִּשְׁמְרֵ֑ם as ἁγνά (hagná), which conveys a sense of purity and holiness. This choice reflects an interpretation that emphasizes not just protection but also the moral integrity of those being guarded.
This translation choice suggests a broader understanding of God's guardianship, encompassing both physical safety and spiritual purity.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 12:7 assures us that God will protect and preserve His people forever, guarding them from the evils of their generation. This promise highlights the contrast between God's faithfulness and the wickedness surrounding them.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means that God will actively protect and preserve His people from harm and evil, ensuring their safety in both a physical and spiritual sense.
This verse contrasts God's faithfulness with the deceitful words of the wicked, emphasizing that while humanity may fail, God remains a reliable protector.
This phrase refers to the current people living in a time characterized by moral decay and wickedness, highlighting the need for divine protection.
We can trust in God's promises by remembering His faithfulness in the past and relying on His word, which assures us of His eternal guardianship.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I experienced God's protection in my life?
- How can I remain faithful amidst the challenges of my generation?
- What does it mean for me to trust in God's promises?
- How can I encourage others to rely on God's guardianship?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early Church Fathers have commented on this verse, emphasizing God's promise to protect His people from the evils of their generation.
"You, O Lord, shall preserve us, and keep us from this generation to eternity" [Psalms 12:7]: here as needy and poor, there as wealthy and rich.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 12 →
Even if the godless and demons and agitators surround us, even if they besiege us and cut us off, you will render us superior with your help.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 12 →
Guarded by your grace we shall not only escape the wiles of the present generation but shall also be provided with everlasting salvation.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 12 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 12:7 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThou shall keep them, O Lord,.... Not the words before mentioned, as Aben Ezra explains it, for the affix is masculine and not feminine; not but God has wonderfully kept and preserved the sacred
Read John Gill on Psalms 12 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever. Thou shalt keep them, O Lord - namely, thy people in safety from their persecutors. From this generation.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 12 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThou shalt keep them; either, 1. The poor and needy, , from the crafts and malice of this crooked and perverse generation of men, and for ever. Or, 2. Thy words or promises last mentioned, . These thou wilt observe and keep (as these two verbs commonly signify) both now, and from this generation for ever, i.e. Thou wilt not only keep thy promise to me in preserving me, and advancing me to the throne, but also to my posterity from generation to generation.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 12 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 12:7 Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.Ver. 7. Thou shall keep them] That is, Verba praedicta, the forementioned words or promises, saith Aben Ezra. Or, keep thou them (prayerwise), and so David puts God’ s promises in suit. A certain good man having all taken from him, and his wife desiring to know how he and his family should live? He answered, he would now put his bond in suit; that is, he would urge God with his promises. Thou shall preserve them] Heb. him, that is, every one of them, viz. the poor and needy, among whom David reckons himself, which shows his humility. From this generation] So they are called for their multitude…
Read John Trapp on Psalms 12 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 7. Thou shalt keep them - thou shalt preserve them] Instead of the pronoun them in these clauses, several MSS., with the Septuagint, the Vulgate, and the Arabic, have us. The sense is equally good in both readings. God did bring forth the Israelites from Babylon, according to his word; he separated them from that generation, and reinstated them in their own land, according to his word; and most certainly he has preserved them from generation to generation to the present day, in a most remarkable manner.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 12 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges7, 8. Concluding expression of confidence in Jehovah’s protection, which is sorely needed when wickedness prevails unchecked.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 12 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the Bible“Thou shalt keep them That is, the persons referred to in Psalms 12:5 - the poor and the needy who were suffering from the wrongs inflicted on them. The idea is, that God would guard and defend them. They were safe in his hands.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 12 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible7. Thou shalt keep them—That is, thy people, thy suffering people, though surrounded on all sides by wicked persecutors.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Psalms 12 →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
You, O LORD, will keep us; You will forever guard us from this generation.
You will keep them, Yahweh. You will preserve them from this generation forever.
You, O LORD, will keep us; You will forever guard us from this generation.
You, Lord, will protect them; you will continually shelter each one from these evil people,
Tyndale line
Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
Thou wilt keep them, O Jehovah, Thou wilt preserve them from this generation for ever.
Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
Thou wilt keepe them, O Lord: thou wilt preserue him from this generation for euer.
Strictly literal
Thou, Jehovah, wilt keep them, thou wilt preserve them from this generation for ever.
Thou, O Jehovah, dost preserve them, Thou keepest us from this generation to the age.
You, O YHWH, preserve them, || You keep us from this generation for all time.
(12:8) Thou, O Lord, wilt preserve them; thou wilt guard them from this generation for ever.
You are Yahweh! You keep them. You preserve the godly people from this wicked generation and forever.
Simplified
You, Lord will keep the oppressed safe; you will protect us from these kinds of people forever;
You will keep them, O Lord, you will keep them safe from this generation for ever.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text is supported by the Septuagint, which matches six of the eight words in this verse. The Dead Sea Scrolls provide partial restorations, with some words supplied by editors, indicating a degree of consistency across ancient witnesses regarding the core message of divine protection.
אַתָּֽה־ יְהוָ֥ה תִּשְׁמְרֵ֑ם תִּצְּרֶ֓נּוּ׀ מִן־ הַדּ֖וֹר ז֣וּ לְעוֹלָֽם׃
6 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.
אמרות [יהוה] [אמרות] [טהרות] כסף צרוף בעליל לארץ [מזקק] [שבעתים]
4 words on the leather — 1 partly restored, 5 supplied entire by an editor.
[אמרות] [יהוה] [אמרות] טהורות כסף צרוף עיל לארץ מזוקק [שבעתים]
3 words on the leather — 3 partly restored, 4 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 12:7
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.
אַתָּ֫ה (attah) is a second-person pronoun in Hebrew, used to address someone directly. It has masculine and feminine forms: אַתָּה for singular masculine, אַתְּ for singular feminine, אַתֶּם for plural masculine, and אַתֵּן for plural feminine. The entries indicate variations in form and usage, reflecting the pronoun's grammatical complexity.
אַתָּ֫ה, אָ֑תָּה pron. 2 s. m. thou
base
אתי, i.e. אתִּי, the older & more original form of אַתְּ thou (fem.)
base
אַתְּ, אָ֑תְּ pron. 2 s. f. thou (fem.)
base
אַתֶּם pron. 2 m. pl. you (masc.)
base
אַתֵּן pron. 2 f. pl. you (fem.)
base
H859a אַתָּ֫ה, אָ֑תָּה pron. 2 s. m. thou H859b אתי, i.e. אתִּי, the older & more original form of אַתְּ thou (fem.) H859c אַתְּ, אָ֑תְּ pron. 2 s. f. thou (fem.) H859d אַתֶּם pron. 2 m. pl. you (masc.) H859e אַתֵּן pron. 2 f. pl. you (fem.)
859 'attah at-taw'
or (shortened); aatta {at-taw'}; or wath {ath}; feminine
(irregular) sometimes nattiy {at-tee'}; plural masculine attem
{at- tem'}; feminine atten {at-ten'}; or oattenah
{at-tay'naw}; or fattennah {at-tane'-naw}; a primitive pronoun
of the second person; thou and thee, or (plural) ye and
you:--thee, thou, ye, you.
אַתָּ֫ה (at.tah) — you(m.s.).
you (second pers. sing. masc.)
אתִּי (ti) — you(f.s.).
you (second pers. sing. fem.)
A grammatical form of at.tah (אַתָּ֫ה "you(m.s.)" H0859A)
אַתְּ (at.te) — you(f.s.).
you (second pers. sing. fem.)
A grammatical form of at.tah (אַתָּ֫ה "you(m.s.)" H0859A)
אַתֶּם (at.tem) — you(m.p.).
you (second pers. pl. masc.)
Aramaic equivalent: an.tun (אַנְתּוּן "you" H0608)
אַתֵּן (at.ten) — you(f.p.).
you (second pers. pl. fem.)
A grammatical form of at.tah (אַתָּ֫ה "you(m.s.)" H0859A)
HPp2ms — PronounHPp2ms
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) is the proper name of the God of Israel, often rendered as Jehovah or the Lord. It signifies the self-existent or eternal nature of God. The name is closely associated with the revelation to Moses in Exodus 3:12-15 and is used in conjunction with other terms to denote sacred places. Some scholars suggest it derives from a root meaning 'to bring into being.'
יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יַהְוֶה n.pr.dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים) 2. Many recent scholars explain יַהְוֶה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה) the one bringing into being, life-giver)
יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb
יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D
the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy
יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of Yahweh
base
H3068 יהוה i.e. יַהְוֶה n. pr. dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel
3068 Yhovah yeh-ho-vaw'
from 1961; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish
national name of God:--Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069.
see HEBREW for 01961
see HEBREW for 03050
see HEBREW for 03069
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — LORD.
Jehovah = "the existing One"
1) the proper name of the one true God
1a) unpronounced except with the vowel pointings of a.do.na (אֲדֹנָי "Lord" H0136)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — The Lord.
Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — (Jerusalem of) the Lord.
Combined with ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
N-proper — Noun properHNpt
The Hebrew word שָׁמַר (*shamar*) is a primitive root meaning to keep, guard, or observe. It encompasses a wide range of actions including protecting, waiting for, and celebrating obligations like the Sabbath. The verb appears in various forms, indicating nuances such as being on guard or refraining from certain actions. It is used extensively in the Old Testament, reflecting both physical and moral vigilance.
שָׁמַר 465 vb. keep, watch, preserve
Qal 425
keep, have charge of
keep, guard, captives
hence, watch for, wait for
watch, observe
keep, retain, of storing up (food)
keep within bounds, restrain
observe, celebrate
keep sabbath
of other obligations
observe = follow dictates of (prudence, justice, kindness, wisdom)
sts. י׳ subj.
keep, reserve, weeks of harvest
Niph.
36be on one's guard
keep oneself, refrain, abstain
be kept, guarded
Pi. those paying regard to false vanities
Hithp. I kept myself from
base
H8104 שָׁמַר keep, watch, preserve .. . keep, have charge of
. keep, guard, captives
. hence, watch for, wait for
. watch, observe
. . keep, retain, of storing up (food)
. keep within bounds, restrain
. . observe, celebrate
. keep sabbath
. of other obligations
. observe = follow dictates of (prudence, justice, kindness, wisdom)
. sts. י׳ subj.
. keep, reserve, weeks of harvest
. . be on one's guard
. keep oneself, refrain, abstain
. be kept, guarded
. those paying regard to false vanities
. I kept myself from
8104 shamar shaw-mar'
a primitive root; properly, to hedge about (as with thorns),
i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.:--beward,
be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark,
look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save
(self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man).
שָׁמַר (sha.mar) — to keep: obey.
: obey/observe
1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to keep, have charge of
1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life
1a2a) watch, watchman (participle)
1a3) to watch for, wait for
1a4) to watch, observe
1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory)
1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain
1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow)
1a8) to keep, preserve, protect
1a9) to keep, reserve
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware
1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain
1b3) to be kept, be guarded
1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed
1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
שָׁמַר (sha.mar) — to keep: guard.
: guard
1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to keep, have charge of
1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life
1a2a) watch, watchman (participle)
HVqi2ms/Sp3mp — Verb qal imperfect second person masculine singular · suffixHVqi2ms/Sp3mp
נָצַר (natsar) is a Hebrew verb meaning to watch, guard, or keep. It encompasses a range of actions including protecting, preserving, and observing, as well as concealing or keeping secret. The entries suggest both positive and negative connotations, such as guarding from danger or hiding something. The term can also refer to a watchman.
[נָצַר] vb. watch, guard, keep;—Qal
Watch, guard, keep
Guard from dangers, preserve
Guard with fidelity, keep, observe
Guard, keep secret
Keep close, blockaded
base
H5341 נָצַר watch, guard, keep . Watch, guard, keep
. Guard from dangers, preserve
. Guard with fidelity, keep, observe
. Guard, keep secret
. Keep close, blockaded
5341 natsar naw-tsar'
a primitive root; to guard, in a good sense (to protect,
maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.):--
besieged, hidden thing, keep(-er, -ing), monument, observe,
preserve(-r), subtil, watcher(-man).
נָצַר (na.tsar) — to watch.
1) to guard, watch, watch over, keep
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to watch, guard, keep
1a2) to preserve, guard from dangers
1a3) to keep, observe, guard with fidelity
1a4) to guard, keep secret
1a5) to be kept close, be blockaded
1a6) watchman (participle)
HVqi2ms/Sp3ms — Verb qal imperfect second person masculine singular · suffixHVqi2ms/Sp3ms
The Hebrew word מִן־ (*min*) is a preposition meaning 'from' or 'out of,' indicating separation or origin. It covers various uses, including temporal references, comparisons, and causal relationships. Additionally, it can denote a portion when used as a noun מֵן (*men*). The entries highlight its versatility in expressing different nuances of separation and position.
מִן־, and מִ, before יְ, prep. expressing the idea of separation, hence out of, from, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not
with verbs expressing (or implying) separation or removal
from, against
מן also, without a verb of similar significance, sometimes expresses the idea of separation, away from, far from
of position, off, on the side of, on
Out of, Gk. ἐκ, Lat. ex
Partitively
Of time—
as marking the terminus a quo, the anterior limit of a continuous period from, since
as marking the period immediately succeeding the limit after
towards, to
(וְעַד) עַד … מִן from … even to
In comparisons, beyond, above
מן is prefixed to an infin.:
with causal force, from, on account of, through
after verbs implying restraint, prevention, cessation, etc.
with a temporal force, since, after
Once as a conj. before a finite verb. that
In compounds:
base
H4480a מִן־, מִ, prep. expressing the idea of separation, hence out of, from, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not . with verbs expressing (or implying) separation or removal . from, against
. מן also, without a verb of similar significance, sometimes expresses the idea of separation, away from, far from
. of position, off, on the side of, on
. Out of, Gk. ἐκ, Lat. ex
. Partitively
. Of time— . as marking the terminus a quo, the anterior limit of a continuous period from, since
. as marking the period immediately succeeding the limit after
. towards, to
. (וְעַד) עַד … מִן from … even to
. In comparisons, beyond, above
. מן is prefixed to an infin.: . with causal force, from, on account of, through
. after verbs implying restraint, prevention, cessation, etc.
. with a temporal force, since, after
. Once as a conj. before a finite verb. that
4480 min min
or minniy {min-nee'}; or minney (constructive plural)
{min-nay'}; (Isaiah 30:11); for 4482; properly, a part of;
hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses (as
follows):--above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason
of), from (among), in, X neither, X nor, (out) of, over,
since, X then, through, X whether, with.
see HEBREW for 04482
מִן־ (min) — from.
prep
1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than
1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of
1b) out of
1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling)
1b2) (of material from which something is made)
1b3) (of source or origin)
1c) out of, some of, from (partitively)
1d) from, since, after (of time)
1e) than, more than (in comparison)
1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or
1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons)
1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive)
conj
2) that
Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
מֵן (men) — portion.
n.m.
portion
HR — PrepositionHR
The Hebrew word דּוֹר (dor) encompasses meanings related to a period or generation, often emphasizing the transitory nature of life. It can refer to a specific age, a class of people living at a certain time, or a dwelling place. The entries suggest a focus on both the temporal and spatial aspects of existence.
דּוֹר, דֹּר n.m. period, generation, dwelling
period, age, generation, mostly poet.
of men living at a particular time (period, age), generation, as transitory
generation characterized by quality or condition, class of men
dwelling-place, habitation
base
H1755 דּוֹר, דֹּר period, generation, dwelling . period, age, generation, mostly poet.
. of men living at a particular time (period, age), generation, as transitory
. generation characterized by quality or condition, class of men
. dwelling-place, habitation
1755 dowr dore
or (shortened) dor {dore}; from 1752; properly, a revolution
of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling:--age, X
evermore, generation, (n-)ever, posterity.
see HEBREW for 01752
דּוֹר (dor) — generation.
1) period, generation, habitation, dwelling
1a) period, age, generation (period of time)
1b) generation (those living during a period)
1c) generation (characterised by quality, condition, class of men)
1d) dwelling-place, habitation
Aramaic equivalent: dar (דָּר "generation" H1859)
HTd/Ncmsa — Particle · noun common masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ncmsa
jen-er-a'-shun (Latin generatio, from genero, "beget"):
(1) The translation
(a) of dor, "circle," "generation," hence, "age," "period," "cycle": "many generations" (De 32:7);
(b) the people of any particular period or those born about the same time: "Righteous before me in this generation" (Ge 7:1); "four generations" (Job 42:16);
Generation
Gen. 2:4, “These are the generations,” means the “history.” 5:1, “The book of the generations,” means a family register, or history of Adam. 37:2, “The generations of Jacob” = the history of Jacob and his descendants. 7:1, “In this generation” = in this age. Ps. 49:19, “The generation of his fathers” = the dwelling of his fathers, i.e., the grave. Ps. 73:15, “The generation of thy children” = the contemporary race. Isa. 53:8, “Who shall declare his generation?” = His manner of life who shall declare? or rather = His race, posterity, shall be so numerous that no one shall be able to declare it.
In the long-lived patriarchal age a generation seems to have been computed at 100 years, (Genesis 15:16) comp. Genesis15:13 and Eccl 12:40 But subsequently the reckoning was the same which has been adopted by modern civilized nations, viz. from thirty to forty years (Job 42:16) (Generation is also used to signify the men of an age or time, as contemporaries, (Genesis 6:9; Isaiah 53:8) posterity , especially in legal formulae, (Leviticus 3:17) etc.; fathers, or ancestors. (Psalms 49:19)
Besides the common acceptation of this word, as signifying race, descent, lineage, it is used for the history and genealogy of a person, as in Ge 5:1, "the book of the generations of Adam," that is, the history of Adam’s creation and of his posterity. So in Ge 2:4, "The generations of the heavens and of the earth," that is, their genealogy, so to speak, the history of the creation of heaven and earth; also in Mt 1:1, "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ," that is, the genealogy of Jesus Christ," that is, the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the history of his descent and life. "The present generation" comprises all those who are now alive; "This generation shall not pass till all be fulfilled," some now living shall witness the…
זוּ (zuw) is a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this' or 'that,' and can also function as a relative pronoun meaning 'which' or 'whom.' It is indeclinable and primarily found in poetic contexts, as noted in the Brown-Driver-Briggs entry.
זוּ pron. (poet.), indeclinable.
a demonstr. this
a relative which
base
H2098 זוּ pron. (poet.), indeclinable. . a demonstr. this
. a relative which
2098 zuw zoo
for 2088; this or that:--that, this, X wherein, which, whom.
see HEBREW for 02088
זוּ (zu) — this.
demons pron
1) this, such rel pron
2) (of) which, (of) whom
HTr — ParticleHTr
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.
עוֹלָם 439 n.m. long duration, antiquity, futurity
base
H5769 עוֹלָם long duration, antiquity, futurity
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
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
HR/Ncmsa — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa