Psalms 149:5 — Word Study
WLCיַעְלְז֣וּ חֲסִידִ֣ים בְּכָב֑וֹד יְ֝רַנְּנ֗וּ עַל־ מִשְׁכְּבוֹתָֽם׃
BSALet the saintschâçîyd [pious, holy ones, faithful to God] exultʻâlaz▸ [jump for joy, rejoice triumphantly] in glorykâbôwd [great honor, splendor, God's majesty] let them shout for joyrânan▸ [sing aloud, overcome with joy, with triumphant praise] uponʻal their bedsmishkâb [places of rest, intimate relationships]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| יַעְלְז֣וּ | let them exult | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine plural |
| חֲסִידִ֣ים | faithful [people] | Adj |
| בְּכָב֑וֹד | in honor | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| יְ֝רַנְּנ֗וּ | let them sing for joy | Verb, Piel, imperfect third person masculine plural |
| עַל־ | on | Preposition |
| מִשְׁכְּבוֹתָֽם׃ | beds their | Noun common feminine plural construct, suffix |
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| BSB | Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds. |
| KJV | Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. |
| ASV | Let the saints exult in glory: Let them sing for joy upon their beds. |
| YLT | Exult do saints in honour, They sing aloud on their beds. |
| WEB | Let the saints rejoice in honor. Let them sing for joy on their beds. |
| BBE | Let the saints have joy and glory: let them give cries of joy on their beds. |
Where they part company is יְ֝רַנְּנ֗וּ — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence has two main clauses connected by a semicolon, emphasizing the actions of exultation and shouting for joy.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectחָסִיד
verbעָלַז
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Deep Study — Psalms 149:5
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Context — A Call to Praisegenerated
Psalm 149:5 is part of a psalm that encourages the faithful to rejoice in God's glory. The preceding verse highlights God's pleasure in His people, while the following verses emphasize the high praises of God and the power of His might. This psalm reflects a celebration of God's salvation and the joy of His people.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 23:1 | The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. |
| 2 | Psalm 118:15 | Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor! |
| 3 | Psalm 145:10 | All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You. |
| 4 | Romans 5:2 | through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. |
| 5 | 1 Peter 1:8 | Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 9 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יַעְלְז֣וּ, ya'.le.Zugenerated
The verb עָלַז (alaz) is a Qal imperfect, third person masculine plural form, meaning 'let them exult'. It conveys a sense of exuberant joy and triumph, indicating a celebration of God's glory. This word is used throughout the Bible to express deep happiness, such as in Psalm 108:7.
The Septuagint translates this verb as καυξήσονται, which suggests a similar sense of exultation or shouting for joy. This choice reflects the same joyful spirit found in the Hebrew, emphasizing the act of rejoicing.
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.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb יַעְלְז֣וּ governs the first clause, calling the saints to exult. The second clause follows with another verb יְ֝רַנְּנ֗וּ, indicating a joyful shout. The structure emphasizes the actions of the saints and their response to God's glory.
The prepositional phrase עַל־ מִשְׁכְּבוֹתָֽם indicates where this joyful shouting occurs, highlighting the intimate and personal nature of their praise, even from their beds.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint uses ὅσιοι for חֲסִידִ֣ים, translating 'saints' as 'holy ones'. This choice emphasizes the sacredness of those being addressed, aligning with the Hebrew meaning of the faithful.
For בְּכָב֑וֹד, the Septuagint translates it as δόχῃ, meaning 'glory'. This maintains the sense of honor and splendor associated with God's majesty.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 149:5 calls on the saints to rejoice and celebrate God's glory. They are encouraged to shout for joy from their beds, symbolizing a joyful and intimate expression of praise, even in their places of rest.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
To exult in glory means to celebrate and rejoice in the honor and majesty of God, recognizing His greatness and the joy He brings to His people.
Shouting for joy upon their beds signifies that joy can be expressed anywhere, even in private or intimate spaces, highlighting the personal relationship between the faithful and God.
This psalm illustrates God's pleasure in His people, as He adorns them with salvation and calls them to joyful praise, showing His love and care.
The term 'saints' refers to those who are faithful and devoted to God, emphasizing their role in worship and their relationship with Him.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways can I express joy and praise to God in my daily life?
- How does understanding my identity as a saint influence my relationship with God?
- What are some personal 'beds' where I can find intimacy with God and express my joy?
- How can I encourage others to rejoice in God's glory like this psalm encourages?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early church fathers commented on this verse to highlight the joy and glory of the saints, emphasizing their relationship with God.
"The saints shall exult in glory" [Psalms 149:5]. I would say somewhat important about the glory of the saints. For there is no one who loves not glory.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 149 →
Hence it is said by the Psalmist of the just, "The Saints shall be joyful in glory, they shall rejoice upon their beds"; in that when they flee the mischiefs from things without, they exult in safety within the recesses of their hearts.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 149 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 149:5 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleLet the saints be joyful in glory,.... In the glory put upon them now, being beautified with salvation; in the righteousness of Christ on them, and the grace of Christ in them, which makes them all
Read John Gill on Psalms 149 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryLet the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. Let the saints be joyful in glory.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 149 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleBe joyful in glory, for the honour which God putteth upon them. Sing aloud upon their beds; either, 1. For their safe and sweet repose and peace, which is signified by resting in beds, ; or, 2. By night as well as by day, even in the time devoted to rest and sleep, which they shall borrow to praise God for his eminent and extraordinary blessings, as David frequently did upon such occasions.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 149 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 149:5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.Ver. 5. Let the saints be joyful in glory] i.e. In their glorious estate by Christ, notwithstanding their present poverty. "Let the brother of low degree rejoice (or glory) in that he is exalted," James 1:9. Let them sing aloud upon their beds] How hard soever; as Philpot and his fellow sufferers did. when they roused in the straw. Jacob had never more sweet intercourse with God than when his head lay upon the hard stone, at Bethel. Some by "beds" here understand the temples and schools. Confer Isaiah 57:1-2 Others render it, Ovabunt de cubilibus suis, They shall sing aloud for their beds, that is, for their…
Read John Trapp on Psalms 149 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(5) The two clauses are directly parallel: “Let the chasîdîm raise a cry in glory: Let them sing aloud upon their couches.” Either the rejoicing is carried far into the night, and when retired to rest the happy people burst ‘out anew into singing; or (see Hosea 7:14), the couches may rather be the divans where feasts were held.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 149 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 5. Let the saints be joyful in glory] Let them be gloriously joyful: seeing themselves so honoured and so successful, let them be joyful. God has put glory or honour upon them; let them give him the thanks due to his name. Sing aloud upon their beds.] While they are reclining on their couches. At their festal banquets, let them shout the praises of the Lord. In imitation of this we often have at our public entertainments the following words sung, taken from the Vulgate of Psalm 115:1: NON NOBIS DOMINE NON NOBIS; sed NOMINI TUO da GLORIAM! super MISERICORDIA TUA et VERITATE TUA. "Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy and for thy truth's sake."…
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 149 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges5. Let the beloved exult in glory] Let Israel triumph in the honour thus restored to them. Perhaps glory as in Psalms 85:9 may include the thought of the renewed manifestation of Jehovah’s Presence among His people. upon their beds] “Songs in the night” take the place of tears and sorrow (Psalms 4:4; Psalms 6:6). They can lie down in peace without the fear of being roused to repel a sudden assault (Nehemiah 4:23).
Read Cambridge on Psalms 149 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleLet the saints be joyful in glory - In the glory of their condition; in the favor of God; in the honor which he bestows upon them. Let them rejoice in this; let them shout and triumph over this.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 149 →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
Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds.
Let the saints rejoice in honor. Let them sing for joy on their beds.
Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds.
Let the godly rejoice because of their vindication! Let them shout for joy upon their beds!
Tyndale line
Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
Let the saints exult in glory: Let them sing for joy upon their beds.
Let the saints exult in glory: let them sing for joy upon their beds.
Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
Let ye Saints be ioyfull with glorie: let them sing loud vpon their beddes.
Strictly literal
Let the godly exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds.
Exult do saints in honour, They sing aloud on their beds.
Saints exult in glory, || They sing aloud on their beds.
Let the pious be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their couches.
Let the godly rejoice in victory; let them sing for joy on their beds.
From the Latin
The saints shall rejoice in glory: they shall be joyful in their beds.
Simplified
Let the faithful celebrate how he honors them; let them sing happily even from their beds.
Let the saints have joy and glory: let them give cries of joy on their beds.
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 of Psalms 149:5 reads, 'Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds,' which translates to 'יַעְלְז֣וּ חֲסִידִ֣ים בְּכָב֑וֹד יְ֝רַנְּנ֗וּ עַל־ מִשְׁכְּבוֹתָֽם.' The Septuagint provides a word-by-word correspondence where 4 of the 6 words match the Hebrew text, indicating a significant level of agreement, although the exact phrasing and order differ due to the nature of Greek syntax. No significant textual variants are noted among the other ancient witnesses, suggesting a consistent understanding of this verse across the Masoretic Text and the Septuagint.
יַעְלְז֣וּ חֲסִידִ֣ים בְּכָב֑וֹד יְ֝רַנְּנ֗וּ עַל־ מִשְׁכְּבוֹתָֽם׃
4 of the 6 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in Psalms 149:5
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.
עָלַז (alaz) is a primitive root meaning to exult or rejoice. It conveys a sense of jumping for joy and encompasses feelings of triumph and joyfulness. The entries consistently emphasize its use in expressing exuberant joy.
[עָלַז] vb. exult
base
H5937 [עָלַז] exult
5937 `alaz aw-laz'
a primitive root; to jump for joy, i.e. exult:--be joyful,
rejoice, triumph.
עָלַז (a.laz) — to exult.
(Qal) to exult, rejoice, triumph
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine pluralHVqi3mp
חָסִיד (chaciyd) means kind or pious, referring to someone who is religiously devoted or merciful. It encompasses terms like saint, godly, and faithful. The word is rooted in the concept of kindness, often associated with God's attributes in contexts like Jeremiah 3:12 and Psalm 145:17.
חָסִיד adj.m. kind, pious (so, as denoting active practice of חֶסֶד, kindness, Thes MV De and most, cf. קָצִיר, פָּקִיד etc.; > Hup on ψ 4:4 RVm who expl. as passive reception of י׳’s חֶסֶד, cf. שָׂכִיר, אָסִיר etc.; its used as attribute of God Je 3:12 ψ 145:17, and the context ψ 12:1 Mi 7:2 etc., favour active sense)—
kind
pious, godly
base
H2623 חָסִיד kind, pious
2623 chaciyd khaw-seed'
from 2616; properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a
saint):--godly (man), good, holy (one), merciful, saint, (un-
)godly.
see HEBREW for 02616
חָסִיד (cha.sid) — pious.
1) faithful, kind, godly, holy one, saint, pious
1a) kind
1b) pious, godly
1c) faithful ones (subst)
Adj — AdjHAampa
pe'-p'-l: In English Versions of the Bible represents something over a dozen Hebrew and Greek words. Of these, in the Old Testament, `am, is overwhelmingly the most common (about 2,000 times), with le'om, and goy, next in order; but the various Hebrew words are used with very little or no difference in force (e.g. Pr 14:28; but, on the other hand, in Ps 44 contrast verses 12 and 14). Of the changes introduced by the Revised Version (British and American) the only one of significance (cited explicitly in the Preface to the English Revised Version) is the frequent use of the plural "peoples" (strangely avoided in the King James Version except Re 10:11; 17:15), where other nations than Israel are in question. So, for instance, in Ps…
כָּבוֹד (kabowd) refers to concepts of abundance, honour, and glory. It encompasses external splendor, dignity of position, and reputation, as well as the inner nobility of a person. The term can denote both the weightiness of glory and the reverence due to someone. The entries consistently emphasize its positive connotations.
כָּבוֹד n.m. and f. abundance, honour, glory
abundance, riches
honour, splendor, glory, of external condition and circumstances
honour, dignity of position
honour, reputation, of character
my honour, poet. of the seat of honour in the inner man, the noblest part of man
honour, reverence, glory, as due to one or ascribed to one
glory as the object, of honour, reverence and glorifying
base
H3519 כָּבוֹד abundance, honour, glory . abundance, riches
. honour, splendor, glory, of external condition and circumstances
. honour, dignity of position
. honour, reputation, of character
. my honour, poet. of the seat of honour in the inner man, the noblest part of man
. honour, reverence, glory, as due to one or ascribed to one
. glory as the object, of honour, reverence and glorifying
3519 kabowd kaw-bode'
rarely kabod {kaw-bode'}; from 3513; properly, weight, but
only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or
copiousness:--glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able).
see HEBREW for 03513
כָּבוֹד (ka.vod) — glory.
1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance
1a) abundance, riches
1b) honour, splendour, glory
1c) honour, dignity
1d) honour, reputation
1e) honour, reverence, glory
1f) glory
Prep | N-cs — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
רוּן (run) primarily means to overcome, while רָנַן (ranan) refers to giving a ringing cry, often in joy or distress. The entries indicate a range of uses, including shouting for joy, singing, and calling out in exhortation. Notably, the word can also imply causing others to rejoice or sing.
[רוּן] vb. overcome;—Hithpō‛. ψ 78:65
ref
[רָנַן] vb. give a ringing cry
Qal
in joy, exultation
in distress
cry aloud, in summons, exhortation (of wisdom)
Pi. give a ringing cry, in joy, exultation
Pu. no ringing cry shall be given
Hiph. cause to ring out for joy
base
H7442a רוּן overcome H7442b רָנַן give a ringing cry .. in joy, exultation
. in distress
. cry aloud, in summons, exhortation (of wisdom)
. give a ringing cry, in joy, exultation
. no ringing cry shall be given
. cause to ring out for joy
7442 ranan raw-nan'
a primitive root; properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous
sound), i.e. to shout (usually for joy):--aloud for joy, cry
out, be joyful (greatly, make to) rejoice, (cause to) shout
(for joy), (cause to) sing (aloud, for joy, out), triumph.
רוּן (run) — to overcome.
1) to overcome
1a) (Hithpolel) to be overcome
רָנַן (ra.nan) — to sing.
1) to cry out, shout for joy, give a ringing cry
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to give a ringing cry (in joy, exaltation, distress)
1a2) to cry aloud (in summons, exhortation of wisdom)
1b) (Piel) to give a ringing cry (in joy, exultation, praise
1c) (Pual) ringing cry, singing out (passive)
1d) (Hiphil) to cause to ring or sing out (for joy)
1e) (Hithpolel) rejoicing (participle)
Also means: ran.nen (רַנֵּן "to sing" H7444)
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp — Verb · Piel · imperfect third person masculine pluralHVpi3mp
joi (simchah; chara):
1. Terms:
The idea of joy is expressed in the Old Testament by a wealth of synonymous terms that cannot easily be differentiated. The commonest is simchah (1Sa 18:6, etc.), variously translated in English Versions of the Bible "joy," "gladness," "mirth"; from sameah, properly "to be bright," "to shine" (Pr 13:9, "The light of the righteous rejoiceth," literally, "is bright"), but generally used figuratively "to rejoice," "be glad" (Le 23:40 and very frequent).
Other nouns are masos and sason, both from sus, properly "to spring," "leap," hence, "exult," "rejoice"; rinnah, "shouting." "joy"; gil, from verb gil or gul, "to go in a circle," hence, "be excited" (dancing round for joy), "rejoice." In the New…
The Hebrew word עַל (*al*) is a preposition meaning 'upon' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including 'on account of,' 'beside,' 'above,' and 'against.' It can indicate physical placement, emotional burdens, or duties imposed on a person. The entries also note its use in idiomatic expressions and with verbs of motion. There is a mention of its function as a conjunction in certain contexts.
כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as
base
עַל, עָ֑ל
subst. height
As prep. upon, and hence on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against
Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed
—
of clothing, etc., which any one wears
With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
H5921a עַל, עָ֑ל . As prep. upon, and hence on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against . Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed . — . of clothing, etc., which any one wears
. With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
. Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
. Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
. על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
. חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
5921 `al al
properly, the same as 5920 used as a preposition (in the
singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a
particle following); above, over, upon, or against (yet always
in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great
variety of applications (as follow):--above, according
to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, X as, at, because
of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, X both
and, by (reason of), X had the charge of, concerning for, in
(that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-)on, over, than,
through(-out), to, touching, X with.
see HEBREW for 05920
עַל (al) — upon.
prep
1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against
1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards
1b) above, beyond, over (of excess)
1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence)
1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition)
1e) over (of suspension or extension)
1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity)
1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion)
1h) to (as a dative)
[כִּי] עַל [כֵּן] ([ki] al [ken]) — as.
conj
Prep — PrepositionHR
On
Light; the sun, (Gen. 41:45, 50), the great seat of sun-worship, called also Bethshemesh (Jer. 43:13) and Aven (Ezek. 30:17), stood on the east bank of the Nile, a few miles north of Memphis, and near Cairo, in the north-east. The Vulgate and the LXX. Versions have “Heliopolis” (“city of the sun”) instead of On in Genesis and of Aven in Ezekiel. The “city of destruction” Isaiah speaks of (19:18, marg. “of Heres;” Heb. ‘Ir-ha-heres, which some MSS. read Ir-ha-heres, i.e., “city of the sun”) may be the name given to On, the prophecy being that the time will come when that city which was known as the “city of the sun-god” shall become the “city of destruction” of the sun-god, i.e., when idolatry shall cease, and the worship…
(abode or city of the sun), a town of lower Egypt, called BETH-SHEMESH in (Jeremiah 43:13) On is better known under its Greek name Heliopolis. It was situated on the east side of the Pelusiac branch of the Nile, just below the point of the Delta, and about twenty miles northeast of Memphis. The chief object of worship at Heliopolis was the sun, whose temple, described by Strabo, is now only represented by the single beautiful obelisk, of red granite so feet 2 inches high above the pedestal which has stood for more than 4000 years, having been erected by Usirtesen, the second king of the twelfth dynasty. Heliopolis was anciently famous for its learning, and Eudoxus and Plato studied under its priests. The first mention of this place in the Bible is in the history of Joseph, to whom we read Pharaoh gave "to wife Asenath the daughter…
See HELIOPOLIS.
pain; force; iniquity
מִשְׁכָּב (mishkab) refers to a place of lying down, such as a bed or couch, and can also denote the act of lying, including sexual intercourse. It is derived from the root meaning to lie down. The term encompasses both literal and figurative uses, including references to sleep and bedrooms.
מִשְׁכָּב 46 n.m. place of lying, couch; act of lying
base
H4904 מִשְׁכָּב place of lying, couch; act of lying
4904 mishkab mish-kawb'
from 7901; a bed (figuratively, a bier); abstractly, sleep;
by euphemism, carnal intercourse:--bed((-chamber)), couch,
lieth (lying) with.
see HEBREW for 07901
מִשְׁכָּב (mish.kav) — bed.
1) a lying down, couch, bier, act of lying
1a) couch, bed
1b) act of lying, lying down or sleeping room, bedroom
1c) lying down (for sexual contact)
Aramaic equivalent: mish.kav (מִשְׁכַּב "bed" H4903)
N-mp | Suff — Noun common feminine plural construct · suffixHNcfpc/Sp3mp