Psalms 22:25 — Word Study
WLCמֵ֥אִתְּךָ֗ תְֽהִלָּ֫תִ֥י בְּקָהָ֥ל רָ֑ב נְדָרַ֥י אֲ֝שַׁלֵּ֗ם נֶ֣גֶד יְרֵאָֽיו׃
BSAforkîy notlôʼ to despisebâzâh notlôʼ to detestshâqats afflictionʻĕnûwth△ afflictedʻânîy notlôʼ to hideçâthar facepânîym frommin to cryshâvaʻ to(wards)ʼêl to hearshâmaʻ
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| מֵ֥אִתְּךָ֗ | [is] from with you | Preposition, preposition, suffix |
| תְֽהִלָּ֫תִ֥י | praise my | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| בְּקָהָ֥ל | in [the] assembly | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| רָ֑ב | great | |
| נְדָרַ֥י | vows my | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| אֲ֝שַׁלֵּ֗ם | I will pay | Verb, Piel, imperfect first person common singular |
| נֶ֣גֶד | before | |
| יְרֵאָֽיו׃ | [those] fearing him | Suffix |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | My praise for You resounds in the great assembly; I will fulfill my vows before those who fear You. |
| KJV | My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him. |
| ASV | Of thee cometh my praise in the great assembly: I will pay my vows before them that fear him. |
| YLT | Of Thee my praise [is] in the great assembly. My vows I complete before His fearers. |
| WEB | My praise of you comes in the great assembly. I will pay my vows before those who fear him. |
| BBE | My praise will be of you in the great meeting: I will make my offerings before his worshippers. |
Where they part company is נְדָרַ֥י — see How Translations Differ.
The structure features a main clause with two subordinate elements, emphasizing both the act of praise and the commitment to fulfill vows.
8 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Psalms 22:25
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 — Praise in the Great Assemblygenerated
Psalm 22:25 expresses the psalmist's intention to praise God publicly, highlighting the importance of worship in community. The surrounding verses emphasize God's attentiveness to the afflicted and the resulting joy of the faithful. This psalm, part of a larger narrative, underscores the significance of communal worship and the fulfillment of promises made to God, reflecting a deep relationship between the worshiper and the Almighty.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 22:22 | I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly. |
| 2 | Psalm 35:18 | Then I will give You thanks in the great assembly; I will praise You among many people. |
| 3 | Psalm 40:9–10 | I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know. |
| 4 | Psalm 111:1 | Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. |
| 5 | Psalm 56:12 | Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 10 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — נְדָרַ֥י, ne.da.Raigenerated
The word נֶ֫דֶר (neder) refers to a vow or promise made to God, often associated with commitments that require fulfillment. The psalmist uses it in a plural form, indicating multiple vows or commitments that he intends to honor.
This noun is derived from a root meaning to promise, and it captures the essence of dedication and obligation in the context of worship. The parsing indicates that it is a masculine plural construct, which emphasizes the collective nature of the vows made.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The translations generally agree on the meaning of the verse, focusing on the psalmist's praise and vows.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb אֲ֝שַׁלֵּ֗ם, I will pay, governs the entire verse, indicating the psalmist's commitment. The structure includes a prepositional phrase indicating the location of praise, a noun phrase as the subject, and a second prepositional phrase detailing the audience of his vows.
The arrangement of the Hebrew words emphasizes the psalmist's intent to make his vows known before those who fear God, highlighting the communal aspect of worship.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew נְדָרַ֥י is rendered with a Greek term that emphasizes the act of making a vow, indicating a consistent understanding of the psalmist's commitment to God.
This choice reflects a shared cultural and religious context, where vows and public declarations of faith are integral to worship.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 22:25 shows the psalmist declaring his praise for God in a public gathering, promising to fulfill his vows in front of those who fear the Lord. This emphasizes the importance of worship and commitment in the community of believers.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Vows refer to promises made to God, often involving commitments of worship or offerings, reflecting a deep sense of obligation and devotion.
Public praise serves to encourage others in their faith, creating a communal atmosphere of worship and acknowledgment of God's goodness.
The surrounding verses emphasize God's attentiveness to the afflicted and the joy of the faithful, linking personal commitment to communal worship.
The psalmist's commitment to fulfill his vows teaches us the importance of honoring our promises to God and the value of public worship.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways can I express my praise for God in a communal setting?
- What commitments have I made to God that I need to fulfill?
- How can I encourage others in their worship and faith?
- What does it mean to fear the Lord in my daily life?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early Church Fathers have commented on this passage, using it to discuss themes of praise and commitment to God in their teachings.
"With You is My praise" [Psalms 22:25]. For I seek not My own praise, [John 8:50] for You are My praise,Early Church Fathers on Psalms 22 →
The circumcision of the heart [refers to] the will that is pure from all unlawful desire; [it] comes not from the letter, inculcating and threatening, but from the Spirit, assisting and healing.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 22 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 22:25 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleMy praise [shall be] of thee in the great congregation,.... Or, "my praise is from thee" (o); not that he should have praise of God, as he had, when he was received up into heaven, and set down at
Read John Gill on Psalms 22 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryMy praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him. My praise shall be of thee - literally, 'My praise shall be from thee,' as the starting-point of praise and its theme.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 22 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleIn the great congregation; either in the general assemblies of the Israelites at their solemn feasts; or in the universal church, made up of Jews and Gentiles, as the following verses explain it. My vows, i.e. those praises and services which in my distress I vowed to return unto thee when thou didst deliver me.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 22 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 22:25 My praise [shall be] of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.Ver. 25. My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation] Where it may be most public and exemplary. They that neglect public service for private do but read their own indictment, pray their own punishment. I will pay my vows, &c.] My peace offerings vowed in my distress: these are heavily paid by most people, according to that Italian proverb, The danger once escaped, the saint is defrauded. See David’ s care, Psalms 116:1-19. and elsewhere.
Read John Trapp on Psalms 22 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 25. The great congregation] In Psalms 22:22 he declares that he will praise God in the midst of the congregation. Here the Jews seem to be intended. In this verse he says he will praise him in the GREAT CONGREGATION. Here the Gentiles are probably meant. The Jewish nation was but a small number in comparison of the Gentile world. And those of the former who received the Gospel were very few when compared with those among the Gentiles who received the Divine testimony. The one was (for there is scarcely a converted Jew now) קהל kahal, an assembly; the other was, is, and will be increasingly, קהל רב kahal rab, a GREAT ASSEMBLY. Salvation was of the Jews, it is now of the Gentiles.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 22 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges25. My praise shall be of thee] Rather as R.V., Of thee cometh my praise. From his fellow-worshippers the Psalmist turns to Jehovah, who is not only the object but the source of his praise. “It is the Lord’s doing.” I will pay my vows] Thank-offerings vowed in the time of trouble. Cp. Psalms 66:13, Psalms 116:14; Psalms 116:18.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 22 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleMy praise shall be of thee - That is, I will praise thee. I will call to remembrance thy goodness, and will unite with others in celebrating thy faithfulness and lovingkindness.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 22 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible25. The great congregation—The full assembly of the faithful, as at the great national feasts; prophetically, the Church universal or “holy catholic Church.” I will pay my vows—I will pay the
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Psalms 22 →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
My praise for You resounds in the great assembly; I will fulfill my vows before those who fear You.
My praise of you comes in the great assembly. I will pay my vows before those who fear him.
My praise for You resounds in the great assembly; I will fulfill my vows before those who fear You.
You are the reason I offer praise in the great assembly; I will fulfill my promises before the Lord’s loyal followers.
Tyndale line
My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
Of thee cometh my praise in the great assembly: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
Of thee cometh my praise in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
My prayse shalbe of thee in the great Congregation: my vowes will I perfourme before them that feare him.
Strictly literal
My praise is from thee, in the great congregation; I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
Of Thee my praise [is] in the great assembly. My vows I complete before His fearers.
Of You My praise [is] in the great assembly. I complete My vows before His fearers.
(22:26) Of thee shall be my praise in a great assembly: my vows will I pay in the presence of those who fear him.
My praise will be because of you in the great assembly; I will fulfill my vows before those who fear him.
Simplified
You are the subject of my praise in the great assembly. I will fulfill my promises before those who worship you.
My praise will be of you in the great meeting: I will make my offerings before his worshippers.
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 largely agree in their wording, with 7 of the 8 words matching. This correspondence highlights the preservation of the verse's meaning across different traditions, ensuring the integrity of the psalm's message.
מֵ֥אִתְּךָ֗ תְֽהִלָּ֫תִ֥י בְּקָהָ֥ל רָ֑ב נְדָרַ֥י אֲ֝שַׁלֵּ֗ם נֶ֣גֶד יְרֵאָֽיו׃
7 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 22:25
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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)
HR/Rd/Sp2ms — Preposition · preposition · suffixHR/Rd/Sp2ms
The Hebrew word תְּהִלָּה (*tehillah*) means praise, specifically in the form of a song or hymn. It encompasses acts of adoration and thanksgiving directed towards God, as well as general public praise and the qualities of God that warrant such praise. The word is derived from a root meaning to laud.
תְּהִלָּה n.f. praise, song of praise
praise, adoration, thanksgiving, paid to י׳
the act of general, public, praise
praise-song, as title
qualities, deeds, etc., of י׳, demanding praise
renown, fame, glory
base
H8416 תְּהִלָּה praise, song of praise . praise, adoration, thanksgiving, paid to י׳
. the act of general, public, praise
. praise-song, as title
. qualities, deeds, etc., of י׳, demanding praise
. renown, fame, glory
8416 thillah teh-hil-law'
from 1984; laudation; specifically (concretely) a
hymn:--praise.
see HEBREW for 01984
תְּהִלָּה (te.hil.lah) — praise.
1) praise, song or hymn of praise
1a) praise, adoration, thanksgiving (paid to God)
1b) act of general or public praise
1c) praise-song (as title)
1d) praise (demanded by qualities or deeds or attributes of God)
1e) renown, fame, glory
1e1) of Damascus, God
1e2) object of praise, possessor of renown (fig)
HNcfsc/Sp1bs — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHNcfsc/Sp1bs
קָהָל (qahal) refers to an assembly or congregation, often used in contexts like religious gatherings or groups formed for specific purposes, including war or counsel. It is derived from a root meaning to assemble. The term encompasses various forms of organized groups, including returning exiles.
קָהָל 123 n.m. assembly, convocation, congregation
base
H6951 קָהָל assembly, convocation, congregation
6951 qahal kaw-hawl'
from 6950; assemblage (usually concretely):--assembly,
company, congregation, multitude.
see HEBREW for 06950
קָהָל (qa.hal) — assembly.
1) assembly, company, congregation, convocation
1a) assembly
1a1) for evil counsel, war or invasion, religious purposes
1b) company (of returning exiles)
1c) congregation
1c1) as organised body
HR/Ncmsa — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
a-sem'-bli (qahal; ekklesia): The common term for a meeting of the people called together by a crier. It has reference therefore to any gathering of the people called for any purpose whatsoever (Ex 12:6; Ps 22:16 the King James Version; Ps 89:7 the King James Version; Ac 19:32,41). The solemn assemblies of the Jews were their feasts or religious gatherings of any kind (Isa 1:13). The word paneguris, "a general festal assembly" (Heb 12:23), is transferred from the congregation of the people of Israel to the Christian church of which the congregation of Israel was a…
רַב (rav) means much, many, or great, often used in contrast to מְעַט (me'at). It can describe abundance in quantity or rank and is also used as a noun for chief or captain. The word conveys a range of meanings from numerous to exceedingly, and it can function as both an adjective and a noun.
רַב 429 adj. much, many, great
(oft. opp. מְעַט)
much: of substances
esp. of collectives, numerous
pl. many
רַב as subst. coll. pers.
cstr. = abounding in
מִן comp. = more numerous than
רַב = abundant, enough
as adv. much, exceedingly
less oft. great
base
רַב 49 n.m. chief
base
H7227a רַב much, many, great . (oft. opp. מְעַט) . . much: of substances
. esp. of collectives, numerous
. pl. many
. רַב as subst. coll. pers.
. cstr. = abounding in
. + מִן comp. = more numerous than
. רַב = abundant, enough
. as adv. much, exceedingly
. less oft. great
H7227b רַב chief
7227 rab rab
by contracted from 7231; abundant (in quantity, size, age,
number, rank, quality):--(in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly),
captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man,
one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold,
things, a time), ((ship-))master, mighty, more, (too, very)
much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous,
populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent).
see HEBREW for 07231
רַב (rav) — many.
adj
1) much, many, great
1a) much
1b) many
1c) abounding in
1d) more numerous than
1e) abundant, enough
1f) great
1g) strong
1h) greater than
adv
1i) much, exceedingly
רַב (rav) — chief.
captain, chief
Aramaic equivalent: rav.re.van (רַבְרְבָן "noble" H7261)
רַב (rav) — (Sidon) the Great.
Combined with tsi.don (צִידוֹן "Sidon" H6721H)
§ captain, chief
HAamsa — HAamsa
נֶ֫דֶר (neder) means 'vow' and refers to a promise made to God. It can also denote a specific thing that has been promised. The word is derived from a root associated with making a promise, and it appears in contexts involving commitments or votive offerings.
נֶ֫דֶר, נֵ֫דֶר n.m. vow
base
H5088 נֶ֫דֶר, נֵ֫דֶר vow
5088 neder neh'-der
or neder {nay'-der}; from 5087; a promise (to God); also
(concretely) a thing promised:--vow((-ed)).
see HEBREW for 05087
נֶ֫דֶר (ne.der) — vow.
vow, votive offering
HNcmpc/Sp1bs — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHNcmpc/Sp1bs
שָׁלֵם (shalam) is a Hebrew root meaning to be complete or sound, covering a range of meanings from finishing or restoring to making peace. It can refer to being uninjured, completing a task, or making recompense. The verb also has a denominative form indicating a covenant of peace, suggesting relationships of harmony and safety.
[שָׁלֵם] 103 vb. be complete, sound
Qal
be complete, finished, ended
be sound, uninjured
Pi.
complete, finish, temple
make safe
make whole or good, restore
make good, i.e. pay, vows
requite, recompense, reward
Pu.
be performed, of vow
be repaid, requited
Hiph.
complete, perform
make an end of
base
[שָׁלַם] vb. denom. be in covenant of peace
Qal be at peace
Pu. Pt. one in covt. of peace
Hiph.
make peace with
cause to be at peace
Hoph. live at peace with
base
H7999a שָׁלֵם be complete, sound .. be complete, finished, ended
. be sound, uninjured
. . complete, finish, temple
. make safe
. make whole or good, restore
. make good, i.e. pay, vows
. requite, recompense, reward
. . be performed, of vow
. be repaid, requited
. . complete, perform
. make an end of
H7999b [שָׁלַם] vb. denom. be in covenant of peace .be at peace
. Pt. one in covt. of peace
. . make peace with
. cause to be at peace
. live at peace with
7999 shalam shaw-lam'
a primitive root; to be safe (in mind, body or estate);
figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by
implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate (in
various applications):--make amends, (make an) end, finish,
full, give again, make good, (re-)pay (again), (make) (to) (be
at) peace(-able), that is perfect, perform, (make)
prosper(-ous), recompense, render, requite, make restitution,
restore, reward, X surely.
שָׁלֵם (sa.lem) — to complete.
1) to be complete, be sound
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be complete, be finished, be ended
1a2) to be sound, be uninjured
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to complete, finish
1b2) to make safe
1b3) to make whole or good, restore, make compensation
1b4) to make good, pay
1b5) to requite, recompense, reward
1c) (Pual)
1c1) to be performed
1c2) to be repaid, be requited
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to complete, perform
1d2) to make an end of
Aramaic equivalent: she.lam (שְׁלֵם "be complete" H8000)
שָׁלַם (sha.lam) — to ally.
1) to be in a covenant of peace, be at peace
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be at peace
1a2) peaceful one (participle)
1b) (Pual) one in covenant of peace (participle)
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to make peace with
1c2) to cause to be at peace
1d) (Hophal) to live in peace
HVpi1cs — Verb · Piel · imperfect first person common singularHVpi1cs
נֶ֫גֶד (neged) refers to something that is conspicuous or in front, functioning as both a noun and an adverb. It denotes a position opposite or before someone, often used to indicate presence or visibility. The word can imply a counterpart or mate, and it appears in contexts emphasizing sight or proximity.
נֶ֫גֶד 151 subst. what is conspicuous or in front, always as adv. or prep. in front of, in sight of, opposite to
base
H5048 נֶ֫גֶד subst. what is conspicuous or in front, always as adv. or prep. in front of, in sight of, opposite to
5048 neged neh'-ghed
from 5046; a front, i.e. part opposite; specifically a
counterpart, or mate; usually (adverbial, especially with
preposition) over against or before:--about, (over) against,
X aloof, X far (off), X from, over, presence, X other side,
sight, X to view.
see HEBREW for 05046
נֶ֫גֶד (ne.ged) — before.
subst
1) what is conspicuous, what is in front of
adv
2) in front of, straight forward, before, in sight of
3) in front of oneself, straightforward
4) before your face, in your view or purpose
with prep
5) what is in front of, corresponding to
6) in front of, before
7) in the sight or presence of
8) parallel to
9) over, for
10) in front, opposite
11) at a distance
prep
12) from the front of, away from
13) from before the eyes of, opposite to, at a distance from
14) from before, in front of
15) as far as the front of
Aramaic equivalent: ne.ged (נֶ֫גֶד "before" H5049)
HAcmsc — HAcmsc
be-for': The translation of a great variety of Hebrew and Greek words. "Haran died before (the English Revised Version "in the presence of," literally "before the face of") his father Terah" (Ge 11:28). To be "before" God is to enjoy His favor (Ps 31:22). "The Syrians before" (Isa 9:12 the Revised Version, margin "on the east," as "behind," owing to the position of Canaan, relative to Syria, implies the west).
יָרֵא (yare') is an adjective and verb derived from the root יָרֵא (H3372), meaning 'to fear.' It encompasses meanings such as 'afraid' and 'reverent.' The entries indicate a moral aspect to fear, suggesting a sense of reverence alongside being fearful.
יָרֵא adj. verb. v. supr. [j.df.aa] Pt.
base
H3373 יָרֵא adj. verb. v. supr. [3372] Pt.
3373 yare' yaw-ray'
from 3372; fearing; morally, reverent:--afraid, fear (-ful).
see HEBREW for 03372
יָרֵא (ya.re) — afraid.
fearing, reverent, afraid
HAampc/Sp3ms — SuffixHAampc/Sp3ms