Psalms 21:1 — Word Study
WLCיְֽהוָ֗ה בְּעָזְּךָ֥ יִשְׂמַח־ מֶ֑לֶךְ וּ֝בִישׁ֥וּעָתְךָ֗ מַה־ יָּ֥גֶל מְאֹֽד׃
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| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| יְֽהוָ֗ה | O Yahweh | Noun proper |
| בְּעָזְּךָ֥ | in strength your | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| יִשְׂמַח־ | he rejoices | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| מֶ֑לֶךְ | [the] king | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| וּ֝בִישׁ֥וּעָתְךָ֗ | and in deliverance your | Conjunction, preposition, noun common feminine singular construct |
| מַה־ | how! | Pronoun |
| יָּ֥גֶל | he exults | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| מְאֹֽד׃ | exceedingly |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation! |
| KJV | The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! |
| ASV | The king shall joy in thy strength, O Jehovah; And in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! |
| YLT | To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. Jehovah, in Thy strength is the king joyful, In Thy salvation how greatly he rejoiceth. |
| WEB | The king rejoices in your strength, Yahweh! How greatly he rejoices in your salvation! |
| BBE | The king will be glad in your strength, O Lord; how great will be his delight in your salvation! |
Where they part company is יְהוָ֗ה — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence is structured around two main ideas: the king's joy in the LORD's strength and his exultation in salvation, emphasizing the source of his happiness.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectH4428
verbדָּוִד
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Psalms 21:1
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Context — A Psalm of Thanksgiving for God's Strengthgenerated
Psalm 21:1 expresses the joy of the king, who finds strength and salvation in the LORD. This psalm reflects a moment of triumph, where the king acknowledges God's power and deliverance, celebrating the blessings granted to him. The subsequent verses continue to elaborate on the king's desires and God's generous responses, emphasizing the relationship between divine strength and royal authority.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 2:6 | “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” |
| 2 | Psalm 20:6–9 | Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He answers him from His holy heaven with the saving power of His right hand. |
| 3 | Psalm 63:11 | But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by Him will exult, for the mouths of liars will be shut. |
| 4 | Psalm 72:1–2 | Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness. |
| 5 | Isaiah 9:6–7 | For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 14 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יְהוָ֗ה, Yah.wehgenerated
The name יְהוָ֗ה (Yah.weh) signifies the self-existent or eternal nature of God. It is often rendered as 'the LORD' and is a central name for God in the Jewish faith, reflecting His covenant relationship with Israel.
This name is closely linked to God's revelation to Moses and is used throughout the Old Testament to denote His authority and power. In this verse, it underscores the source of the king's strength and joy.
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 verse consists of two main clauses: the first states that the king rejoices in the strength of the LORD, and the second expresses how greatly he exults in God's salvation. The structure emphasizes the relationship between the king's joy and the divine strength he acknowledges.
The finite verbs יִשְׂמַח (he rejoices) and יָּ֥גֶל (he exults) anchor the clauses, while adverbial phrases amplify the intensity of the king's emotions.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates יְהוָ֗ה as εἰς (eis), indicating a focus on direction or purpose rather than a direct name. This choice reflects a broader interpretation of God's role in the context of strength and salvation.
The translation choices in the Septuagint may suggest a more abstract understanding of God's presence and action, differing from the concrete identity expressed in the Hebrew text.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 21:1 tells us that the king rejoices in the strength of the LORD and exults greatly in His salvation. This verse highlights the joy and gratitude of the king, recognizing God's power and deliverance in his life.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means the king finds his confidence and power in God's might, acknowledging that true strength comes from the divine.
The verse illustrates a deep connection where the king relies on God's strength for his reign and celebrates the salvation God provides.
In this context, 'salvation' refers to God's deliverance and victory, emphasizing the king's reliance on divine intervention in times of need.
We can find encouragement in recognizing that our strength and joy come from God, just as the king acknowledges in this psalm.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What are some ways I can acknowledge God's strength in my life?
- How do I find joy in the salvation that God offers?
- In what circumstances do I need to rely on God's strength like the king in this psalm?
- How can I express my gratitude for God's deliverance in my daily life?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early church fathers comment on this psalm, reflecting on its prophetic nature and its connection to Christ's strength and salvation.
I think that these words had been prophesied by those who had spoken long before David. Since David had learned from the lofty oracles that those words were looking not only at the strength of his own salvation but also that which was…Early Church Fathers on Psalms 21 →
"O Lord, the King shall rejoice in Your strength" [Psalms 21:1]. O Lord, in Your strength, whereby the Word was made flesh, the Man Christ Jesus shall rejoice.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 21 →
Friends of David also delivered this psalm, as if he were now pleased for the salvation that was born from his seed for the world;Early Church Fathers on Psalms 21 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 21:1 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord,.... Either in that strength which is in Jehovah himself, in whom is everlasting strength; and which is seen in the works of creation and providence, and is
Read John Gill on Psalms 21 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! This 21st forms a pair with the 20th Psalm.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 21 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BiblePsalms 21 The subject of this Psalm is the same with the former, both being made for the people’ s use, concerning the king; only the prayers there used are here turned into praises for the blessings received in answer to their prayers. And as David was an illustrious type of Christ, so in many of these expressions he may seem to look beyond himself unto Christ, in whom they are more properly and fully accomplished, and of whom divers of the ancient Hebrew doctors understand it. David, out of a sense of God’ s answering his prayers for all he asked, professeth his joy and gladness in him, . His confidence for further success, ; that God will find out and consume his enemies, . He prayeth…
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 21 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 21:1 « To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. » The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!Ver. 1. The king shall joy in thy strength] This psalm dependeth upon the former, and is therefore fitly set next unto it. Some call it David’ s triumphant song of praise, for victory gotten over the Ammonites and Syrians. For that victory it was certainly which he and the people had begged so fervently, Psalms 20:1-9, and promised solemnly to rejoice in God’ s salvation &c., Psalms 21:5, as here is done accordingly. Vow and perform unto the Lord your God: bring presents, &c., Psalms 76:11. And in thy salvation] All is God’ s. As Joab once…
Read John Trapp on Psalms 21 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(1) The king shall.—Rather, the king is exulting in thy might (which has secured the victory he prayed for), and in thy help how greatly glad is he.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 21 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BiblePSALM XXI The psalmist returns thanks to God for giving him the victory over his enemies; which victory he had earnestly requested, 1, 2. He enters into a detail of the blessings that in consequent of the victory he had obtained, 3-7. He predicts the destruction of all those who may hereafter rise up against him, 8-12; and concludes with praising the power of Jehovah, 13. NOTES ON PSALM XXI In the title of this Psalm there is nothing particularly worthy of remark. The occasion of it is variously understood. Some think it was composed to celebrate the victory obtained over Sennacherib; others, that it was made on the recovery of Hezekiah, and the grant of fifteen years of longer life; see…
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 21 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges1–7. The people’s thanksgiving for Jehovah’s favour to their king.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 21 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThe king shall joy in thy strength - King David, who had achieved the victory which he had desired and prayed for, Psalms 20:1-9.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 21 →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
O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!
The king rejoices in your strength, Yahweh! How greatly he rejoices in your salvation!
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!
O Lord, the king rejoices in the strength you give; he takes great delight in the deliverance you provide.
Tyndale line
The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
The king shall joy in thy strength, O Jehovah; And in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid. The King shall reioyce in thy strength, O Lord: yea how greatly shall he reioyce in thy saluation!
Strictly literal
The king shall joy in thy strength, Jehovah; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice.
To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. Jehovah, in Thy strength is the king joyful, In Thy salvation how greatly he rejoiceth.
TO THE OVERSEER. A PSALM OF DAVID. YHWH, the king is joyful in Your strength, || How greatly he rejoices in Your salvation.
“To the chief musician, a psalm of David.” (21:2) O Lord, because of thy strength will the king rejoice; and through thy salvation how greatly will he be glad!
The king rejoices in your strength, Yahweh! How greatly he rejoices in the salvation you provide!
From the Latin
Unto the end, for the morning protection, a psalm for David.
Simplified
The king celebrates your strength, Lord; he is so happy you made him victorious!
The king will be glad in your strength, O Lord; how great will be his delight in your salvation!
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint show some alignment, with three of the eight words matched. However, the Septuagint's word order and articles differ from the Hebrew, indicating a distinct interpretive approach.
יְֽהוָ֗ה בְּעָזְּךָ֥ יִשְׂמַח־ מֶ֑לֶךְ וּ֝בִישׁ֥וּעָתְךָ֗ מַה־ יָּ֥גֶל מְאֹֽד׃
3 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.
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 21:1
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.
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)
HNpt — Noun properHNpt
עֹז (oz) refers to strength or might, encompassing material, physical, personal, social, and political dimensions. It can denote boldness or impudence and is associated with the might of God. The word is built from the root related to strength and power, with various applications noted in the entries.
עֹז, and (rarely) עוֹז n.m. strength, might
material and physical
personal, social, and political
might of י׳
= boldness, impudence
= stronghold
base
H5797 עֹז, and (rarely) עוֹז strength, might . material and physical
. personal, social, and political
. might of י׳
. = boldness, impudence
. = stronghold
5797 `oz oze
or (fully) rowz {oze}; from 5810; strength in various
applications (force, security, majesty, praise):--boldness,
loud, might, power, strength, strong.
see HEBREW for 05810
עֹז (oz) — strength.
1) might, strength
1a) material or physical
1b) personal or social or political
HR/Ncmsc/Sp2ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHR/Ncmsc/Sp2ms
שָׂמַח (samach) is a Hebrew verb meaning to rejoice or be glad. It can express joy in everyday life, religious contexts, or even exultation. The verb has different forms: Qal (to rejoice), Piel (to cause to rejoice), and Hiphil (to make glad). The entries indicate a range of meanings related to joy and merriment.
שָׂמַח, שָׂמִ֑חַ 154 vb. rejoice, be glad
Qal 126
in common life
rejoice religiously
subj. י׳
Pi. cause to rejoice, gladden
Hiph. = Pi.
base
H8055 שָׂמַח, שָׂמִ֑חַ rejoice, be glad
8055 samach saw-makh'
a primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e.
(figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or
gleesome:--cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful),
be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, X very.
שָׂמַח (sa.mach) — to rejoice.
1) to rejoice, be glad
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to rejoice
1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at)
1a3) to rejoice (religiously)
1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
HVqi3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
The Hebrew word מֶ֫לֶךְ (*melek*) means 'king.' It is derived from a root that suggests royalty. The term appears in various contexts, including references to specific kings and locations, such as the 'King's Highway' in Numbers 20:17 and the 'King's Valley' in Genesis 14:17. The lexicons note its Aramaic equivalent and mention its use in the context of individuals like Hammelech in Jeremiah.
מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m. king
base
H4428 מֶ֫לֶךְ king
4428 melek meh'-lek
from 4427; a king:--king, royal.
see HEBREW for 04427
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — king.
1) king
Aramaic equivalent: me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4430)
הַמֶּלֶךְ (me.lekh) — `the king`.
'the king' or a name, Hammelech in KJV of Jer.36.26; 38.6- a man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.36.26;
father of: Jerahmeel (H3396I) and Malchijah (H4441H); also translated "the king";
§ A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.36.26;
father of: Jerahmeel (H3396I) and Malchijah (H4441H); also translated "the king";
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — King's.
King's (Highway) (Num.20.17)
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — King's.
Another name of she.lach (שֶׁ֫לַח "Shelah" H7975A)
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — Milcom.
Another name of mo.lekh (מֹ֫לֶךְ "Molech" H4432)
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — King's.
King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
HNcmsa — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
King
Is in Scripture very generally used to denote one invested with authority, whether extensive or limited. There were thirty-one kings in Canaan (Josh. 12:9, 24), whom Joshua subdued. Adonibezek subdued seventy kings (Judg. 1:7). In the New Testament the Roman emperor is spoken of as a king (1 Pet. 2:13, 17); and Herod Antipas, who was only a tetrarch, is also called a king (Matt. 14:9; Mark 6:22).
This title is applied to God (1 Tim. 1:17), and to Christ, the Son of God (1 Tim. 6:15, 16;
"a chief ruler, one invested with supreme authority over a nation, tribe or country." --Webster. In the Bible the word does not necessarily imply great power or great extent of country. Many persons are called kings whom we should rather call chiefs or leaders. The word is applied in the Bible to God as the sovereign and ruler of the universe, and to Christ the Son of God as the head and governor of the Church. The Hebrews were ruled by a king during a period of about 500 years previous to the destruction of Jerusalem, B.C. 586. The immediate occasion of the substitution of a regal form of government for that of judges seems to have been the siege of Jabesh-gilead by Nahash king of the Ammonites. (1 Samuel 11:1; 12:12) The conviction seems to have forced itself on the Israelites that they could not resist their formidable neighbor…
יְשׁוּעָה (yeshu'ah) refers to concepts of salvation, deliverance, and welfare, often with a spiritual dimension. It is derived from a root meaning to save and encompasses ideas of victory and prosperity. The term is used in contexts related to divine aid and protection, emphasizing both physical and spiritual deliverance.
יְשׁוּעָה n.f. salvation
welfare, prosperity
deliverance
salvation by God, primarily from external evils, but often with added spiritual idea
victory
base
H3444 יְשׁוּעָה salvation . welfare, prosperity
. deliverance
. salvation by God, primarily from external evils, but often with added spiritual idea
. victory
3444 yshuw`ah yesh-oo'-aw
feminine passive participle of 3467; something saved, i.e.
(abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory,
prosperity:--deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save,
saving (health), welfare.
see HEBREW for 03467
יְשׁוּעָה (ye.shu.ah) — salvation.
1) salvation, deliverance
1a) welfare, prosperity
1b) deliverance
1c) salvation (by God)
1d) victory
HC/R/Ncfsc/Sp2ms — Conjunction · preposition · noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHC/R/Ncfsc/Sp2ms
מָה (mah) is a Hebrew word primarily used as an interrogative particle meaning 'what?' or 'how?'. It can also function as an indefinite pronoun, encompassing meanings like 'anything' or 'whatever'. The word is versatile, appearing in various adverbial forms and often used with prefixes to express different nuances, such as reason or manner.
מָה, rarely מָה־, מַה־, מַהּ, מֶה, מַּ, מָ—pron.interrog. and indef. what? how? aught
interrog. what?
Used adverbially
Indef. pron.
With preps.
base
H4100 מָה, rarely מָה־, מַה־, מַהּ, מֶה, מַּ, מָ—pron. interrog. and indef. what? how? aught . interrog. what?
. Used adverbially
. Indef. pron.
. With preps.
4100 mah maw
or mah {mah}; or ma {maw}; or ma {mah}; also meh {meh}; a
primitive particle; properly, interrogative what? (including
how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including
how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and even
relatively, that which); often used with prefixes in various
adverbial or conjunctive senses:--how (long, oft, (-
soever)), (no-)thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing),
whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why.
מָה (mah) — what?.
interr pron
1) what, how, of what kind
1a) (interrogative)
1a1) what?
1a2) of what kind
1a3) what? (rhetorical)
1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what
1b) (adverb)
1b1) how, how now
1b2) why
1b3) how! (exclamation)
1c) (with prep)
1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means?
1c2) because of what?
1c3) the like of what?
1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often?
1c3b) for how long?
1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose?
1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore?
indef pron
2) anything, aught, what may
HPi — PronounHPi
Represents various Hebrew and Greek words, interrogative, interjectional and relative. Its different uses refer to
(1) the manner or way, e.g. Ge 44:34, "How shall I go up to my father?" ('ekh); Mt 6:28, "how they grow" (pos); 1Co 15:35, "How are the dead raised?";
(2) degree, extent, frequently, "how great" (Da 4:3, mah; Mr 5:19, hosos, "how much"); "how many" (Mt 27:13, posos); "how much" (Ac 9:13, hosos); "how much more" (Mt 7:11, posos;
גִּיל (giyl) is a Hebrew verb meaning to rejoice or be glad, often associated with a sense of excitement or levity. It can also imply trembling, particularly from fear. The word is built from a root that conveys the idea of spinning around due to strong emotions, covering both joy and fear.
[גִּיל] vb. rejoice (go around or about, be excited to levity)
Qal
rejoice
tremble
base
H1523 גִּיל rejoice (go around or about, be excited to levity)
1523 giyl gheel
or (by permutation) guwl {gool}; a primitive root; properly,
to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion),
i.e. usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear:--be glad, joy,
be joyful, rejoice.
גִּיל (gil) — to rejoice.
1) to rejoice, exult, be glad
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to rejoice
1a2) to tremble (from fear)
HVqi3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
מְאֹד (m`od) refers to concepts of muchness, force, and abundance. It serves as an adverb meaning exceedingly or greatly, often used to intensify other words. The entries highlight its use in various idioms to express magnitude or degree, with a focus on might and intensity.
מְאֹד n.m. muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly
force, might
in diff. idioms (298 t.) to express the idea of exceedingly, greatly, very (whether of magnitude or degree)
base
H3966 מְאֹד muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly . force, might
. in diff. idiomns (298 t.) to express the idea of exceedingly, greatly, very (whether of magnitude or degree)
3966 m`od meh-ode'
from the same as 181; properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or
without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly,
speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or
superlative; especially when repeated):--diligently,
especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), X
louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so)
sore, utterly, very (+ much, sore), well.
see HEBREW for 0181
מְאֹד (me.od) — much.
adv
1) exceedingly, much
subst
2) might, force, abundance
n m
3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly
3a) force, might
3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree)
3b1) exceedingly
3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly
3b3) with muchness, muchness
HAcmsa — HAcmsa