Psalms 18:25 — Word Study
WLCעִם־ חָסִ֥יד תִּתְחַסָּ֑ד עִם־ גְּבַ֥ר תָּ֝מִ֗ים תִּתַּמָּֽם׃
BSAto returnshûwb The LordYᵉhôvâh Righteousnesstsedeq cleannessbôr handyâd beforeneged eyeʻayin
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| עִם־ | with | Preposition |
| חָסִ֥יד | a faithful [person] | |
| תִּתְחַסָּ֑ד | you show yourself faithful | Verb, Hithpael, imperfect second person masculine singular |
| עִם־ | with | Preposition |
| גְּבַ֥ר | a man | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| תָּ֝מִ֗ים | blameless | |
| תִּתַּמָּֽם׃ | you show yourself blameless | Verb, Hithpael, imperfect second person masculine singular |
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| BSB | To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless; |
| KJV | With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright; |
| ASV | With the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful; With the perfect man thou wilt show thyself perfect; |
| YLT | With the kind Thou showest Thyself kind, With a perfect man showest Thyself perfect. |
| WEB | With the merciful you will show yourself merciful. With the perfect man, you will show yourself perfect. |
| BBE | On him who has mercy you will have mercy; to the upright you will be upright; |
Translations agree on the meaning of God's faithfulness and blamelessness in response to human character.
The structure of the sentence emphasizes the parallel relationship between God's responses to the faithful and the blameless.
8 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Psalms 18:25
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Context — God's Faithfulness to the Righteousgenerated
Psalm 18:25 speaks of the reciprocal nature of God's relationship with humanity. The psalmist emphasizes that God reveals His character in response to the character of His people, highlighting a theme of divine justice and mercy. This verse is part of a larger reflection on how God interacts with those who are faithful and blameless, as seen in the surrounding verses.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 41:1–4 | Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. |
| 2 | Psalm 112:4–6 | Light dawns in the darkness for the upright— for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous. |
| 3 | Nehemiah 9:17 | They refused to listen and failed to remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return them to their bondage in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in loving devotion, and You did not forsake them. |
| 4 | Isaiah 57:1–2 | The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are swept away, while no one considers that the righteous are guided from the presence of evil. |
| 5 | Isaiah 58:7–8 | Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 10 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — תִּתְחַסָּ֑ד, tit.cha.Sadgenerated
The verb תִּתְחַסָּ֑ד (tit.cha.Sad) is in the Hithpael form, indicating a reflexive action where God shows kindness to those who are faithful. It suggests a personal engagement where God's character is revealed through His actions towards individuals who trust Him.
This word conveys the idea of God being merciful and kind, reflecting His nature in response to the faithfulness of His people. The parsing as imperfect second person masculine singular indicates that this action is ongoing and personal, emphasizing God's active role in the lives of the faithful.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
All translations agree on the meaning of תִּתְחַסָּ֑ד as 'you show yourself faithful', capturing the essence of God's kindness to the faithful.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse is structured around two main clauses, both beginning with the verb תִּתְחַסָּ֑ד and תִּתַּמָּֽם, which govern the phrases that follow. The first clause addresses the faithful, while the second addresses the blameless, showing a parallel structure that highlights God's consistent response to different qualities in people.
The use of prepositional phrases before the verbs creates a rhythmic balance, emphasizing the relationship between God and those who exhibit faithfulness and blamelessness.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates תִּתְחַסָּ֑ד as ἀνταποδώσει (G467), which means 'to repay' or 'to return'. This choice indicates a focus on the idea of reciprocity in God's actions, aligning with the Hebrew sense of showing kindness in response to faithfulness.
This translation reflects a broader understanding of divine justice, where God's actions are seen as a direct response to human behavior, reinforcing the theme of mutual relationship.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 18:25 tells us that God shows His faithfulness to those who are faithful and His blamelessness to those who are blameless. This verse emphasizes that God's character is revealed in how He interacts with people based on their actions and integrity.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means that God responds with kindness and mercy to those who are loyal and devoted to Him, reflecting His nature.
God shows Himself blameless by acting with integrity and righteousness towards those who are upright.
Being faithful and blameless signifies a deep commitment to God and His ways, which leads to a reciprocal relationship with Him.
We can strive to be faithful and blameless in our actions, trusting that God will respond to us in kind.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I experienced God's faithfulness in my life?
- How can I cultivate faithfulness and blamelessness in my daily actions?
- What does it mean to me that God responds to my character?
- How can I encourage others to trust in God's faithfulness?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early Church Fathers comment on this verse to illustrate God's nature and the relationship between divine justice and human righteousness.
"With the holy You shall be holy" [Psalms 18:25]. There is a hidden depth also, wherein You are known to be holy with the holy, for that You make holy.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 18 →
Therefore, O bishop, together with your subordinate clergy, endeavor rightly to divide the Word of truth. For the Lord says, “If you walk cross-grained to me, I will walk cross-grained to you.” … Walk therefore in holiness,Early Church Fathers on Psalms 18 →
We agree with common opinion, “He will be like the one with whom he is joined.” Indeed, this statement is very true, but it does not apply to the interpretation of the present verse.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 18 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 18:25 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleWith the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful,.... The merciful man is the good, gracious, holy, and godly man, as the word (z) here used signifies, and is sometimes rendered; one that has
Read John Gill on Psalms 18 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryWith the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright; With the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 18 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleUpright, or sincere, to wit, in performing what thou hast promised to such persons, this being a great part or act of sincerity, when one’ s deeds and words, or professions, agree together; as, on the contrary, for those that deal hypocritically and wickedly with thee, thou wilt make them to know thy breach of promise, as it is expressed, . The sense of the verse is, Thou metest to every one the same measure which he meteth out to others, and givest to him the fruit of his own doings, and therefore thou wilt perform mercy and truth to those who are merciful and true to others, as through thy mercy I have been.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 18 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 18:25 With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;Ver. 25. With the merciful, &c.] Hypothesin hic ad thesin transfert. It is as if he should say, I and mine enemies are a pattern of thy truth and justice, that thou wilt do good to those that are good, and to them that are upright in their hearts. As for such as turn aside unto their crooked paths, thou, Lord, shalt lead them forth with the workers of iniquity, Psalms 125:4-5.
Read John Trapp on Psalms 18 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(25-27) It is better to change all the futures into our present. We cannot explain this description of God’s attitude to man, as if the poet were merely dealing with the conception of the Divine formed in the breast. No doubt his words are amply true in this sense. The human heart makes its God like itself, and to the pure and just He will be a pure and just God, to the cruel and unjust, cruel and unjust. But the definite mention of recompense in Psalms 18:24, and the reference to active interposition in behalf of the just in Psalms 18:27, leave us no option but to understand by “shew thyself” in Psalms 18:25-26, not an inward conception, but an external manifestation. It is, in fact…
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 18 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 25. With the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful] Thou wilt deal with men as they deal with each other. This is the general tenor of God's providential conduct towards mankind; well expressed by Mr. Pope in his universal prayer: - "Teach me to feel another's wo; To hide the fault I see: The mercy I to others show, That mercy show to me." It is in reference to this that our Lord teaches us to pray: "Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us." If we act feelingly and mercifully towards our fellow creatures, God will act tenderly and compassionately towards us. The merciful, the upright, and the pure, will ever have the God of mercy, uprightness, and…
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 18 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges25. With the merciful &c.] The man whose conduct in life is governed by the spirit of lovingkindness will himself experience the lovingkindness of Jehovah. Cp. Matthew 5:7; Matthew 6:12; Matthew 6:14-15; and for the meaning of merciful see notes on Psalms 4:3, Psalms 12:1, and Appendix, Note I. with an upright man &c.] Rather as R.V., with the perfect man thou wilt shew thyself perfect. Singlehearted devotion will find a response of unswerving faithfulness. The text in 2 Sam. has “the perfect hero,” the man who is valiant in maintaining his own integrity. But the reading is questionable.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 18 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleWith the merciful - From the particular statement respecting the divine dealings with himself the psalmist now passes to a general statement (suggested by what God had done for him) in regard to the
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 18 →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
To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless;
With the merciful you will show yourself merciful. With the perfect man, you will show yourself perfect.
To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless;
You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful; you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent.
Tyndale line
With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;
With the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful; With the perfect man thou wilt show thyself perfect;
With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with the perfect man thou wilt shew thyself perfect;
With the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt show thyself upright;
With the godly thou wilt shewe thy selfe godly: with the vpright man thou wilt shew thy selfe vpright.
Strictly literal
With the gracious thou dost shew thyself gracious; with the upright man thou dost shew thyself upright;
With the kind Thou showest Thyself kind, With a perfect man showest Thyself perfect.
With the kind You show Yourself kind, || With a perfect man You show Yourself perfect.
(18:26) With the kind thou wilt show thyself kind; with the upright man thou wilt show thyself upright;
To anyone who is faithful, you show yourself to be faithful; to a man who is blameless, you show yourself to be blameless.
Simplified
You show trust to those who trust; you show integrity to those with integrity,
On him who has mercy you will have mercy; to the upright you will be upright;
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 presents the verse as עִם־ חָסִ֥יד תִּתְחַסָּ֑ד עִם־ גְּבַ֥ר תָּ֝מִ֗ים תִּתַּמָּֽם׃, which is consistent with the Dead Sea Scrolls. However, the Septuagint has a different word order and structure, reflecting its own interpretative choices while maintaining the core meaning.
עִם־ חָסִ֥יד תִּתְחַסָּ֑ד עִם־ גְּבַ֥ר תָּ֝מִ֗ים תִּתַּמָּֽם׃
6 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
[וישב] [יהוה] ל׳י כצדק׳י כבר יד׳י לנגד עיני׳ו
6 words on the leather — 2 supplied entire by an editor.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Psalms 18:25
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.
עִם (im) is a preposition meaning 'with' and covers a range of relationships, including companionship, locality, and possession. It can imply actions done jointly, equality, or even opposition in contexts like combat. The related form מֵעִם (me.im) means 'from with' or 'beside.' The entries reflect various nuances but do not present significant disagreement.
עִם prep. with
of fellowship and companionship
of aid
Of actions done jointly with another
If the common action be of the nature of a contest or combat, with in the sense of against
Of dealing with a person, or of the relation in which one stands with, or towards, another
Of a common lot together with the wicked
Of equality or resemblance generally aid
Of time, as long as
Of a locality, close to, beside
Of persons, עִם is spec.
in the house or family or service of
In possession of
In the custody or care of
Beside = except
With = friendly with
Idiom. of a thought or purpose present with one
Metaph. together with = in spite of, notwithstanding
base
מֵעִם 72 from with or beside
base
H5973a עִם with . of fellowship and companionship
. Of a locality, close to, beside
. Of persons, עִם is spec. . in the house or family or service of
. In possession of
. In the custody or care of
. Beside = except
. With = friendly with
. Idiom. of a thought or purpose present with one
. Metaph. together with = in spite of, notwithstanding
H5973b מֵעִם from with, beside
5973 `im eem
from 6004; adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction
with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with;
often with prepositional prefix (and then usually
unrepresented in English):--accompanying, against, and, as (X
long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from
(among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-)to,
with(-al).
see HEBREW for 06004
עִם (im) — with.
1) with
1a) with
1b) against
1c) toward
1d) as long as
מֵעִם (me.im) — from with.
1a) beside, except
1b) in spite of
HR — PrepositionHR
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)
HAamsa — HAamsa
חָסַד (chacad) is a Hebrew verb that means to be good or kind, particularly in the Hithpael form, which indicates showing kindness to oneself. It can also mean to be reproached or ashamed, primarily in the Piel form. The entries suggest a connection to humility and courtesy, with a reference to Proverbs 25:10 regarding shame.
[חָסַד] vb. be good, kind—only Hithp. Impf.
base
[חָסַד] vb. be reproached, ashamed—only Pi. Impf. Pr 25:10
ref
H2616a חָסַד be good, kind—only Hithp. Impf. H2616b חָסַד be reproached, ashamed—only Pi. Impf.
2616 chacad khaw-sad'
a primitive root; properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only
(compare 2603) in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind; also
(by euphem. (compare l288), but rarely) to reprove:--shew self
merciful, put to shame.
see HEBREW for 02603
see HEBREW for 0l288
חָסַד (cha.sad) — be kind.
1) to be good, be kind
1a) (Hithpael) to show kindness to oneself
חָסַד (cha.sad) — to shame.
1) to be reproached, be ashamed
1a) (Piel) to be put to shame, be reproached
HVti2ms — Verb · Hithpael · imperfect second person masculine singularHVti2ms
Faithful
As a designation of Christians, means full of faith, trustful, and not simply trustworthy (Acts 10:45; 16:1; 2 Cor. 6:15; Col. 1:2; 1 Tim. 4:3, 12; 5:16; 6:2; Titus 1:6; Eph. 1:1; 1 Cor. 4:17, etc.).
It is used also of God’s word or covenant as true and to be trusted (Ps. 119:86, 138; Isa. 25:1; 1 Tim. 1:15;
In many passages in the Bible, means "believing." Thus in Ga 3:9, believers are said to be blessed with Abraham, because of his preeminent distinction above all man for steadfast faith in God. This appellation is given in Scripture to true Christians, to indicate not only their saving faith in Christ, but their trustworthy and consistent Christian character, Ac 16:15 1Co 4:17 Eph 6:21 Col 4:9 1Pe 5:12. "A faithful saying" is one that cannot prove false, 1Ti 1:15 2Ti…
עִם (im) is a preposition meaning 'with' and covers a range of relationships, including companionship, locality, and possession. It can imply actions done jointly, equality, or even opposition in contexts like combat. The related form מֵעִם (me.im) means 'from with' or 'beside.' The entries reflect various nuances but do not present significant disagreement.
עִם prep. with
of fellowship and companionship
of aid
Of actions done jointly with another
If the common action be of the nature of a contest or combat, with in the sense of against
Of dealing with a person, or of the relation in which one stands with, or towards, another
Of a common lot together with the wicked
Of equality or resemblance generally aid
Of time, as long as
Of a locality, close to, beside
Of persons, עִם is spec.
in the house or family or service of
In possession of
In the custody or care of
Beside = except
With = friendly with
Idiom. of a thought or purpose present with one
Metaph. together with = in spite of, notwithstanding
base
מֵעִם 72 from with or beside
base
H5973a עִם with . of fellowship and companionship
. Of a locality, close to, beside
. Of persons, עִם is spec. . in the house or family or service of
. In possession of
. In the custody or care of
. Beside = except
. With = friendly with
. Idiom. of a thought or purpose present with one
. Metaph. together with = in spite of, notwithstanding
H5973b מֵעִם from with, beside
5973 `im eem
from 6004; adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction
with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with;
often with prepositional prefix (and then usually
unrepresented in English):--accompanying, against, and, as (X
long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from
(among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-)to,
with(-al).
see HEBREW for 06004
עִם (im) — with.
1) with
1a) with
1b) against
1c) toward
1d) as long as
מֵעִם (me.im) — from with.
1a) beside, except
1b) in spite of
HR — PrepositionHR
גֶּ֫בֶר 66 n.m. man;—man as strong, disting. fr. women, children, and non-combatants whom he is to defend, chiefly poetic
base
H1399 גֶּ֫בֶר
1399 gbar gheb-ar'
from 1396; the same as 1397; a person:--man.
see HEBREW for 01396
see HEBREW for 01397
גֶּ֫בֶר (ge.var) — great man.
man, man (of uprightness)
Another spelling of ge.ver (גֶּ֫בֶר "great man" H1397)
HNcmsa — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
See ANTHROPOLOGY.
Man
(1.) Heb. ‘Adam, used as the proper name of the first man. The name is derived from a word meaning “to be red,” and thus the first man was called Adam because he was formed from the red earth. It is also the generic name of the human race (Gen. 1:26, 27; 5:2; 8:21; Deut. 8:3). Its equivalents are the Latin homo and the Greek anthropos (Matt. 5:13, 16). It denotes also man in opposition to woman (Gen. 3:12; Matt. 19:10).
(2.) Heb. ‘ish, like the Latin vir and Greek aner, denotes properly a man in opposition to a woman (1 Sam. 17:33;
Four Hebrew terms are rendered "man" in the Authorized Version: Adam, the name of the man created in the image of God. It appears to be derived from adam , "he or it was red or ruddy," like Edom. This was the generic term for the human race. Ish , "man," as distinguished from woman, husband. Geber , "a man," from gabar , "to be strong," generally with reference to his strength. Methim , "men," always masculine. Perhaps it may be derived from the root muth , "he died."
The Hebrew word תָּמִים (*tamiym*) means complete, sound, or whole. It encompasses notions of integrity, truth, and being unblemished or innocent. The word can function as both an adjective and a noun, referring to what is entire or in accord with truth. It is derived from a root that conveys the idea of being entire or perfect.
תָּמִים 91 adj. complete, sound
complete, whole, entire
whole, sound, healthful
complete, entire, of time
sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity
as neuter adj. = subst. what is complete, entirely in accord with truth and fact
base
H8549 תָּמִים complete, sound . complete, whole, entire
. whole, sound, healthful
. complete, entire, of time
. sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity
. as neuter adj. = subst. what is complete, entirely in accord with truth and fact
8549 tamiym taw-meem'
from 8552; entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also
(as noun) integrity, truth:--without blemish, complete, full,
perfect, sincerely (-ity), sound, without spot, undefiled,
upright(-ly), whole.
see HEBREW for 08552
תָּמִים (ta.mim) — unblemished.
: unblemished/perfect
1) complete, whole, entire, sound
1a) complete, whole, entire
1b) whole, sound, healthful
1c) complete, entire (of time)
1d) sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity
1e) what is complete or entirely in accord with truth and fact (neuter adj/subst)
תָּמִים (ta.mim) — unblemished: blameless.
: blameless
1) complete, whole, entire, sound
1a) complete, whole, entire
1b) whole, sound, healthful
1c) complete, entire (of time)
1d) sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity
1e) what is complete or entirely in accord with truth and fact (neuter adj/subst)
תָּמִים (ta.mim) — unblemished: complete.
: complete
1) complete, whole, entire, sound
1a) complete, whole, entire
1b) whole, sound, healthful
1c) complete, entire (of time)
1d) sound, wholesome, unimpaired, innocent, having integrity
HAamsa — HAamsa
תָּמַם (tamam) is a Hebrew verb meaning to be complete or finished. It encompasses a range of meanings, including to accomplish, cease, be consumed, or be sound and upright. The word can be used in various forms, such as Qal, Hiphil, and Hithpael, indicating different nuances of completion or integrity.
[תָּמַם], תַּם vb. be complete, finished
Qal
be finished, completed
be finished, come to an end, cease
be complete, of number
be consumed, exhausted, spent
be finished, consumed, destroyed
be complete, sound, unimpaired
twice, very strangely
Hiph.
finish, complete, perfect, a matter
finish, cease doing a thing
complete, sum up
destroy uncleanness
causative: make sound thy ways.
Hithp. deal in integrity with
base
H8552 [תָּמַם], תַּם be complete, finished
8552 tamam taw-mam'
a primitive root; to complete, in a good or a bad sense,
literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive (as
follows):--accomplish, cease, be clean (pass-)ed, consume,
have done, (come to an, have an, make an) end, fail, come to
the full, be all gone, X be all here, be (make) perfect, be
spent, sum, be (shew self) upright, be wasted, whole.
תָּמַם (ta.mam) — to finish.
1) to be complete, be finished, be at an end
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be finished, be completed
1a1a) completely, wholly, entirely (as auxiliary with verb)
1a2) to be finished, come to an end, cease
1a3) to be complete (of number)
1a4) to be consumed, be exhausted, be spent
1a5) to be finished, be consumed, be destroyed
1a6) to be complete, be sound, be unimpaired, be upright (ethically)
1a7) to complete, finish
1a8) to be completely crossed over
1b) (Niphal) to be consumed
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to finish, complete, perfect
1c2) to finish, cease doing, leave off doing
1c3) to complete, sum up, make whole
1c4) to destroy (uncleanness)
1c5) to make sound
1d) (Hithpael) to deal in integrity, act uprightly
HVti2ms — Verb · Hithpael · imperfect second person masculine singularHVti2ms