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Psalms 21:6 — Word Study

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WLCכִּֽי־ תְשִׁיתֵ֣הוּ בְרָכ֣וֹת לָעַ֑ד תְּחַדֵּ֥הוּ בְ֝שִׂמְחָ֗ה אֶת־ פָּנֶֽיךָ׃

BSAGreat (Sea)gâdôwl glorykâbôwd salvationyᵉshûwʻâh splendorhôwd gloryhâdâr be likeshâvâh uponʻal

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Psalms 21:6quick helps
In a sentenceThe psalmist expresses gratitude for God's eternal blessings and joy in His presence.
Who is speakingThe psalmist, addressing God directly.
Where we areIn a psalm of praise, celebrating God's favor and presence.
The hard wordתְּחַדֵּ֥הוּ, teḥadēhu
Take awayGod's blessings and joy are everlasting.
8 commentators on this verse Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them › clause The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
How rare are these words?in the Old Testament

Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.

Bars are logarithmic — אֵת, the commonest word in the Hebrew Bible, stands about 11,000 times, so a linear scale would leave everything else invisible. Click a row to open that word.

Deep Study — Psalms 21:6

Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.

Context — A Psalm of Praisegenerated

5Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.
6For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.
7For the king trusts in the LORD; through the loving devotion of the Most High, he will not be shaken.
8Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You.

Psalm 21:6 reflects the psalmist's acknowledgment of God's continuous blessings and joy. It emphasizes the relationship between the divine and the individual, highlighting the joy found in God's presence. This psalm is part of a larger context where the psalmist praises God for His salvation and favor, as seen in the surrounding verses.


Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
1Psalm 72:17–19May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.
2Genesis 12:2I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
3Luke 2:10–11But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
4Acts 3:26When God raised up His Servant, He sent Him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”
5Galatians 3:9–14So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 11 references, hung on the phrase they belong to


The Key Word תְּחַדֵּ֥הוּ, te.cha.De.hugenerated

The verb חָדָה (ḥadah) means to rejoice, and in this form, it expresses the action of making someone else rejoice. It implies a deep sense of joy and celebration, indicating that the psalmist is not only experiencing joy but is also reflecting that joy back to God.

The parsing indicates that this is a piel imperfect verb, which often conveys an intensive or causative action. Here, it suggests that God actively causes joy in the psalmist's life, reinforcing the theme of divine favor.


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 finite verb תְשִׁיתֵ֣הוּ, te.shi.Te.huyou give him — governs the structure of the verse, with two phrases following: a noun phrase indicating the object of the blessings and a second verb phrase describing the action of making rejoice.

The sentence structure emphasizes the relationship between God's actions and the resulting joy, with the verb placed prominently to highlight its significance.


Septuagint Backgroundgenerated

The Septuagint translates תְשִׁיתֵ֣הוּ as αὐτοῦ, which indicates possession, suggesting a personal connection to the blessings given. This choice highlights the intimate relationship between God and the individual.

The use of καὶ for תְּחַדֵּ֥הוּ signifies continuity in the action of causing joy, reinforcing the consistent theme of divine joy throughout the psalm.


In plain words — the whole versegenerated

Psalm 21:6 expresses that God gives blessings that last forever and brings joy to the psalmist in His presence. The verse emphasizes the joy and gladness that come from being close to God.


Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated

What does it mean that God grants blessings forever?

It signifies that God's favor and gifts are eternal, not limited by time, reflecting His unchanging nature.

How can one experience joy in God's presence?

Experiencing joy in God's presence often comes from a deep relationship with Him, through prayer, worship, and recognizing His blessings.

What is the significance of joy in the Bible?

Joy is a key theme in the Bible, often associated with God's presence, salvation, and the fulfillment of His promises.

How does this verse relate to the overall message of the psalm?

This verse encapsulates the psalm's theme of praise, highlighting the joy and blessings that come from God's favor and salvation.


Reflection Questionsgenerated

  1. In what ways have I experienced God's blessings in my life?
  2. How can I cultivate a deeper sense of joy in my relationship with God?
  3. What practices can help me remain aware of God's presence and the joy it brings?
  4. How can I share the joy I find in God's presence with others?

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

The early Church Fathers, such as Augustine of Hippo, referenced this psalm to discuss God's eternal blessings and joy, emphasizing the significance of divine favor.

Augustine of HippoExposition on Psalms 21 354–430
"For You shall give Him blessing for ever and ever." This is the blessing which You shall give Him for ever and ever: "You shall make Him glad in joy together with Your countenance" [Early Church Fathers on Psalms 21 →

Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse

Each of these wrote on Psalms 21:6 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.

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

For thou hast made him most blessed for ever,.... Not as God, for as such he is over all blessed for ever, and not made so; but as man and Mediator; the words may be rendered, "thou hast set him to

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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's Commentary

For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.

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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Thou hast made him most blessed, Heb. thou hast set him blessings; i.e. either, 1. The author or instrument of manifold blessings to the world, and especially to thy people; which David was in a good measure, but Christ much more truly and eminently. Although this may not seem very suitable to the context, which only speaks of the blessing conferred by God upon this king, and not at all of the blessings flowing from him to others. Or, 2. The great example of all blessings, whom the Israelites in all ages shall propound to themselves, in all their forms and pronunciations of blessings. They shall say, God make thee as blessed as this king, either David or the Messias; compare 48:20; or…

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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 21:6 For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.Ver. 6. For thou hast made him most blessed for ever] Heb. Thou hast set him to be blessings. For as the wicked, when destroyed by some horrible judgment, are examples to others of God’ s curse, Isaiah 65:15 Jeremiah 29:22 2 Peter 2:6 Iudaeus sim, si fallam, Let me be Judus if I lie, say the Turks at this day, when they would assure anything for a certainty; so the godly, when in a special manner blessed, are patterns of blessings to others, that in them they may bless themselves or others, Psalms 72:17; Psalms 128:4 Genesis 12:2; Genesis 48:20 Rth 4:11-12 Psalms 37:26. So here…

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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(6) Most blessed.—Literally, blessings. The idiom is similar to that in Psalms 1:1. With thy countenance.—Rather, In thy presence. (Comp. Psalms 16:11.)

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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Verse 6. Thou hast made him most blessed for ever] Literally, "Thou hast set him for blessings for ever." Thou hast made the Messiah the Source whence all blessings for time and for eternity shall be derived. He is the Mediator between God and man. Thou hast made him exceeding glad] Jesus, as Messiah, for the joy that was set before him, of redeeming a lost world by his death, endured the cross, and despised the shame, and is for ever set down on the right hand of God.

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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

6. R.V. For thou makest him most blessed for ever: Thou makest him glad with joy in thy presence. Lit. thou makest him blessings, the possessor and the medium of blessing. Cp. Genesis 12:2. The victory is a pledge of Divine favour and fellowship, an evidence that the king walks in the light of Jehovah’s countenance. Cp. Psalms 4:6; Psalms 16:11; Psalms 89:15; Psalms 140:13.

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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For thou hast made him most blessed for ever - Margin, as in Hebrew, “set him” to be “blessings.” The expression in our translation, as it is now commonly understood, would mean that God had made him

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The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company

Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.

Modern formal

BSBBerean Standard Bible2020

For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.

WEBWorld English Bible2000

For you make him most blessed forever. You make him glad with joy in your presence.

MSBMajority Standard Bible2022

For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.

NETBNew English Translation2006

For you grant him lasting blessings; you give him great joy by allowing him into your presence.

Tyndale line

KJVKing James Version1611

For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.

ASVAmerican Standard Version1901

For thou makest him most blessed for ever: Thou makest him glad with joy in thy presence.

RVARevised Version, American1894

For thou makest him most blessed for ever: thou makest him glad with joy in thy presence.

NWBWebster's Bible1833

For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.

GNVGeneva Bible1599

For thou hast set him as blessings for euer: thou hast made him glad with the ioy of thy countenance.

Strictly literal

DBYDarby Translation1890

For thou hast made him to be blessings for ever; thou hast filled him with joy by thy countenance.

YLTYoung's Literal Translation1862

For Thou makest him blessings for ever, Thou dost cause him to rejoice with joy, By Thy countenance.

LSVLiteral Standard Version2020

For You make him blessings forever, || You cause him to rejoice with joy, || By Your countenance.

ILTInterlinear Literal Translation2000

(21:7) For thou appointest him to be a blessing for ever: thou makest him glad with joy from thy presence.

ULBUnlocked Literal Bible2017

For you grant him lasting blessings; you make him glad with the joy of your presence.

From the Latin

DRADouay-Rheims (Challoner)1899

They cried to thee, and they were saved: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.

Simplified

FBVFree Bible Version2020

You give him blessings forever. He is full of joy because you are with him.

BBEBible in Basic English1949

For you have made him a blessing for ever: you have given him joy in the light of your face.

Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.


The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank

This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.

כִּֽי(dm)clauseverbתְשִׁיתֵ֣youobjectהוּgive.himsecond objectבְרָכ֣וֹתblessingsprepositional phrase · prepositionalלָforeverעַ֑דeternityclauseverbתְּחַדֵּ֥youobjectהוּmake.him.rejoiceprepositional phrase · prepositionalבְ֝withשִׂמְחָ֗הgladnessprepositional phrase · prepositionalאֶתwithnoun phraseפָּנֶֽיpresenceךָyour

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 agree closely in their wording for this verse, with all eight words matching in the Hebrew and Greek translations. This consistency suggests a strong preservation of the text across these traditions.

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

כִּֽי־ תְשִׁיתֵ֣הוּ בְרָכ֣וֹת לָעַ֑ד תְּחַדֵּ֥הוּ בְ֝שִׂמְחָ֗ה אֶת־ פָּנֶֽיךָ׃

Septuagintthe Greek the translators chose, word by word
כִּֽי־μεγάληתְשִׁיתֵ֣הוּαὐτοῦבְרָכ֣וֹתἐνלָעַ֑דσουתְּחַדֵּ֥הוּκαὶבְ֝שִׂמְחָ֗הἐπιθήσειςאֶת־ἐπ’פָּנֶֽיךָ׃αὐτόν

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

Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.


The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with

This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.

Psalms 21:6כִּיforforכִּישִׁיתyou give hiyou give himשִׁיתבְּרָכָהblessingsblessingsבְּרָכָהעַדfor everfor everעַדחָדָהyou make reyou make rejoicחָדָהשִׂמְחָהwith gladnewith gladnessשִׂמְחָהאֵתwithwithאֵתפָּנֶהpresence yopresence yourפָּנֶהבָּרַךְto blessto blessבָּרַךְעָדָהto advanceto advanceעָדָהשָׂמֵחַgladgladשָׂמֵחַאָנָהto meetto meetאָנָהפָּנָהCorner (GaCorner (Gate)פָּנָהיָדַעto knowto knowיָדַעעֵ֫דֶרflockflockעֵ֫דֶרחֹ֫שֶׁךְdarknessdarknessחֹ֫שֶׁךְקְלָלָהcursecurseקְלָלָהגֶּ֫שֶׁםrainrainגֶּ֫שֶׁםעוֹלָםforever: aforever: antiquעוֹלָםשָׂשׂוֹןrejoicingrejoicingשָׂשׂוֹןשָׂמַחto rejoiceto rejoiceשָׂמַחרִיבto contendto contendרִיבבְּרִיתcovenantcovenantבְּרִיתסָתַרto hideto hideסָתַרנוּסto fleeto fleeנוּס
meets it a little oftener than chancemeets it far oftener than chancebuilt from the same roottwo words of the verse share ita word of this versea related word

Lexicons — every word in Psalms 21:6

One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.

Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.

for you give him blessings for ever you make rejoice him with gladness with presence your
כִּֽי־ki- for H3588 Particle
4,483× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Tyndale gloss
for
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

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

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

כִּי conj. that, for, when

that

Of time, when, of the past

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

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

Because, since

base

כִּי אם־

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

that if

for if

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

limiting the prec. clause, except

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

after an oath, surely

base

כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3588a כִּי that, for, when . that

. . Of time, when, of the past

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

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

. Because, since

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

. for if

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

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

. after an oath, surely

H3588c כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3588 kiy kee

a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional

prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

whether, while, whom, yea, yet.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

כִּי (ki) — for.

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

1a) that

1a1) yea, indeed

1b) when (of time)

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

1c) because, since (causal connection)

1d) but (after negative)

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

1f) but rather, but

1g) except that

1h) only, nevertheless

1i) surely

1j) that is

1k) but if

1l) for though

1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

כִּי [אם] (ki im) — that if: except.

1) except if

1a) but if

1b) even though

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

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

1a) that

1a1) yea, indeed

1b) when (of time)

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

1c) because, since (causal connection)

1d) but (after negative)

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

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

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

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
for you give him blessings for ever you make rejoice him with gladness with presence your
תְשִׁיתֵ֣הוּte.shi.Te.hu you give him H7896 Verb qal imperfect second person masculine singular · suffix
83× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew word means to place or set something, and it's used in many different ways, like appointing someone to a job or setting your mind to do something. It appears in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to lay hands on someone or make something happen.
Tyndale gloss
to set: make
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word שִׁית (shiyth) is a primitive root meaning to put or set, with a wide range of applications including appointing, laying, and constituting. It can also imply taking a stand or being imposed upon. The entries consistently emphasize its versatility in contexts of action and intention.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

שִׁית vb. put, set

Qal

put, lay

set, station

set one's mind to, give heed, attention

set, fix

constitute, make one something

internally trans., = take one's stand

Hoph. if a ransom be imposed

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7896 שִׁית put, set .. put, lay

. . set, station

. set one's mind to, give heed, attention

. set, fix

. constitute, make one something

. internally trans., = take one's stand

. if a ransom be imposed

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7896 shiyth sheeth

a primitive root; to place (in a very wide

application):--apply, appoint, array, bring, consider, lay

(up), let alone, X look, make, mark, put (on), + regard, set,

shew, be stayed, X take.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

שִׁית (shit) — to set: make.

: make/establish

1) to put, set

1a) (Qal)

1a1) to put, lay (hand upon)

1a2) to set, station, appoint, fix, set mind to

1a3) to constitute, make (one something), make like, perform

1a4) to take one's stand

1a5) to lay waste

1b) (Hophal) to be imposed, be set upon

שִׁית (shit) — to set: put.

: put/bring

1) to put, set

1a) (Qal)

1a1) to put, lay (hand upon)

1a2) to set, station, appoint, fix, set mind to

1a3) to constitute, make (one something), make like, perform

1a4) to take one's stand

1a5) to lay waste

1b) (Hophal) to be imposed, be set upon

שִׁית (shit) — to set: appoint.

: appoint

1) to put, set

1a) (Qal)

1a1) to put, lay (hand upon)

1a2) to set, station, appoint, fix, set mind to

1a3) to constitute, make (one something), make like, perform

1a4) to take one's stand

1a5) to lay waste

1b) (Hophal) to be imposed, be set upon

שִׁית (shit) — to set: accuse.

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Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HVqi2ms/Sp3ms — Verb qal imperfect second person masculine singular · suffix
HVqi2ms/Sp3ms
for you give him blessings for ever you make rejoice him with gladness with presence your
בְרָכ֣וֹתve.ra.Khot blessings H1293 Noun common · feminine plural absolute
69× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
In the Bible, a blessing is a gift from God, bringing prosperity and praise. It appears in Genesis and Psalms, where people bless God and each other. This concept is central to Jewish and Christian traditions.
Tyndale gloss
blessing
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

בְּרָכָה (berakah) means 'blessing' and encompasses a range of meanings including prosperity, praise of God, gifts, and treaties of peace. It is derived from the root word for 'to bless.' The entries highlight its use in various contexts, but do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicons.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

בְּרָכָה n.f. blessing

blessing

source of blessing

blessing, prosperity

blessing, praise of God

a gift, present

treaty of peace

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1293 בְּרָכָה blessing

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1293 Brakah ber-aw-kaw'

from 1288; benediction; by implication prosperity:--blessing,

liberal, pool, present.

see HEBREW for 01288

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

בְּרָכָה (be.ra.khah) — blessing.

1) blessing

2) (source of) blessing

3) blessing, prosperity

4) blessing, praise of God

5) a gift, present

6) treaty of peace

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HNcfpa — Noun common · feminine plural absolute
HNcfpa
for you give him blessings for ever you make rejoice him with gladness with presence your
לָעַ֑דla.'Ad for ever H5703 Preposition · noun common masculine singular absolute
49× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew word means forever or eternity, describing something that has no end, like God's existence. It's used in the Bible to talk about things that last forever. In Genesis, it describes God's eternal nature.
Tyndale gloss
perpetuity
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

עַד, transliterated as ad, refers to the concept of perpetuity, encompassing both past and future time. It signifies a duration that can imply eternity or continuous existence. The term is associated with ancient mountains in the context of the past and is used to denote the idea of forever in relation to the future, particularly in reference to God's existence.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

עַד and וָעֶ֑ד (so alw.) n.m. perpetuity (= advancing time)

of past time: ancient mountains

of future time, לָעַד for ever

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5703 עַד, וָעֶ֑ד perpetuity . of past time: ancient mountains

. of future time, לָעַד for ever

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5703 `ad ad

from 5710; properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by

implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity

(substantially as a noun, either with or without a

preposition):--eternity, ever(- lasting, -more), old,

perpetually, + world without end.

see HEBREW for 05710

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

עַד (ad) — perpetuity.

1) perpetuity, for ever, continuing future

1a) ancient (of past time)

1b) for ever (of future time)

1b1) of continuous existence

1c) for ever (of God's existence)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HR/Ncmsa — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absolute
HR/Ncmsa
for you give him blessings for ever you make rejoice him with gladness with presence your
תְּחַדֵּ֥הוּte.cha.De.hu you make rejoice him H2302 Verb piel imperfect second person masculine singular · suffix
3× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
To rejoice or feel glad, like the Israelites did when God delivered them from slavery in Egypt. This word is about feeling happy and celebrating.
Tyndale gloss
to rejoice
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

חָדָה (chadah) is a Hebrew verb meaning to rejoice. It can be used in the Qal form to indicate simply rejoicing, and in the Piel form to express making someone else glad. The entries consistently emphasize the theme of joy and gladness.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[חָדָה] vb. rejoice

Qal rejoice

Pi. thou makest him joyful

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H2302 חָדָה rejoice

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

2302 chadah khaw-daw'

a primitive root; to rejoice:--make glad, be joined, rejoice.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

חָדָה (cha.dah) — to rejoice.

1) to rejoice

1a) (Qal) to rejoice

1b) (Piel) to make glad, gladden

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HVpi2ms/Sp3ms — Verb piel imperfect second person masculine singular · suffix
HVpi2ms/Sp3ms
for you give him blessings for ever you make rejoice him with gladness with presence your
בְ֝שִׂמְחָ֗הve.sim.Chah with gladness H8057 Preposition · noun common feminine singular absolute
94× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew word means joy or gladness, often used to describe a happy occasion or celebration, like a festival. It's used in the Bible to express God's joy and pleasure. In the KJV, it's translated as joy, gladness, or mirth.
Tyndale gloss
joy
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

שִׂמְחָה (simchah) refers to joy, gladness, and mirth. It encompasses a range of meanings from general joyfulness to religious or festival-related happiness. The word is derived from שִׂמְחָה (H8056), which also relates to pleasure and rejoicing. The entries consistently highlight its positive connotations.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

שִׂמְחָה 93 n.f. joy, gladness, mirth

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H8057 שִׂמְחָה joy, gladness, mirth

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

8057 simchah sim-khaw'

from 8056; blithesomeness or glee, (religious or

festival):--X exceeding(-ly), gladness, joy(-fulness), mirth,

pleasure, rejoice(-ing).

see HEBREW for 08056

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

שִׂמְחָה (sim.chah) — joy.

1) joy, mirth, gladness

1a) mirth, gladness, joy, gaiety, pleasure

1b) joy (of God)

1c) glad result, happy issue

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HR/Ncfsa — Preposition · noun common feminine singular absolute
HR/Ncfsa
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
Nave's Topical Bible

→ See JOY

for you give him blessings for ever you make rejoice him with gladness with presence your
אֶת־'et- with H854 Preposition
929× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Tyndale gloss
with
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word אֵת (eth) is a preposition indicating nearness or proximity, often translated as 'with' or 'near.' It conveys a sense of companionship or association, distinguishing itself from similar terms by expressing closer relationships. The entries highlight its use in various contexts, including possession and memory, but do not provide specific verse references.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֵת, prep. with—prep. denoting proximity

Of companionship, together with

Of localities

אֵת פּ׳ denotes specially

in one's possession or keeping

in one's knowledge or memory

מֵאֵת from proximity with

Note. אֵת expresses closer association than עִם: hence while מֵעִם sts. denotes hardly more than from the surroundings or belongings of, מֵאֵת expresses from close proximity to.

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H854 אֵת with—prep. denoting proximity . Of companionship, together with

. Of localities

. אֵת פּ׳ denotes specially . in one's possession or keeping

. in one's knowledge or memory

. מֵאֵת from proximity with

Note. אֵת expresses closer association than עִם: hence while מֵעִם sts. denotes hardly more than from the surroundings or belongings of, מֵאֵת expresses from close proximity to.

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

854 'eth ayth

probably from 579; properly, nearness (used only as a

preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by,

at, among, etc.:--against, among, before, by, for, from,

in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional

prefix.

see HEBREW for 0579

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֵת (et) — with.

1) with, near, together with

1a) with, together with

1b) with (of relationship)

1c) near (of place)

1d) with (poss.)

1e) from...with, from (with other prep)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HR — Preposition
HR
for you give him blessings for ever you make rejoice him with gladness with presence your
פָּנֶֽיךָ׃pa.Nei.kha presence your H6440 Noun common masculine plural construct · suffix
2,127× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Tyndale gloss
face
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word פָּנֶה (*pāneh*) is a noun meaning 'face' or 'presence,' and it appears in various contexts, including the faces of seraphim and animals, as well as the surface of the ground. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'before' or 'in front of.' The word is built from a root that suggests turning or facing, and it encompasses a wide range of applications, both literal and figurative.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[פָּנֶה], pl. פָּנִים 2123 n.m. face, also faces

face, faces

presence, person

technically, see one's face, i.e. appear before one, in one's presence

face of seraphim

face of animals

face (= surface) of ground

as adv.loc. before

for other phrases

with prepositions

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6440 פָּנֶה, pl. פָּנִים face, also faces . . face, faces

. . presence, person

. technically, see one's face, i.e. appear before one, in one's presence

. face of seraphim

. face of animals

. face (= surface) of ground

. as adv. loc. before

. for other phrases

. with prepositions

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6440 paniym paw-neem'

plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun (paneh

{paw-neh'}; from 6437); the face (as the part that turns);

used in a great variety of applications (literally and

figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a

preposition (before, etc.):--+ accept, a-(be- )fore(-time),

against, anger, X as (long as), at, + battle, + because (of),

+ beseech, countenance, edge, + employ, endure, + enquire,

face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er

time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, X him(-self), +

honourable, + impudent, + in, it, look(-eth) (- s), X me, +

meet, X more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), X on,

open, + out of, over against, the partial, person, + please,

presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, + regard, right

forth, + serve, X shewbread, sight, state, straight, + street,

X thee, X them(-selves), through (+ - out), till, time(-s)

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Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

פָּנֶה (pa.neh) — face: before.

: before/to/front

1) face

1a) face, faces

1b) presence, person

1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim)

1d) face (of animals)

1e) face, surface (of ground)

1f) as adv of loc/temp

1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before

1g) with prep

1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of

פָּנֶה (pa.neh) — face.

: face

1) face

1a) face, faces

1b) presence, person

1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim)

1d) face (of animals)

1e) face, surface (of ground)

1f) as adv of loc/temp

1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before

1g) with prep

1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from…

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Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HNcmpc/Sp2ms — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffix
HNcmpc/Sp2ms
The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
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