Psalms 34:2 — Word Study
WLCבַּ֭יהוָה תִּתְהַלֵּ֣ל נַפְשִׁ֑י יִשְׁמְע֖וּ עֲנָוִ֣ים וְיִשְׂמָֽחוּ׃
BSAin the LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah, The covenant Name of God]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| בַּ֭יהוָה | in Yahweh | Preposition, noun proper |
| תִּתְהַלֵּ֣ל | it will boast | Verb, Hithpael, imperfect third person feminine singular |
| נַפְשִׁ֑י | self my | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| יִשְׁמְע֖וּ | let them hear | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine plural |
| עֲנָוִ֣ים | humble [people] | |
| וְיִשְׂמָֽחוּ׃ | and let them rejoice | Conjunction, verb qal third person masculine plural |
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| BSB | My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice. |
| KJV | My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. |
| ASV | My soul shall make her boast in Jehovah: The meek shall hear thereof, and be glad. |
| YLT | In Jehovah doth my soul boast herself, Hear do the humble and rejoice. |
| WEB | My soul shall boast in Yahweh. The humble shall hear of it and be glad. |
| BBE | My soul will say great things of the Lord: the poor in spirit will have knowledge of it and be glad. |
Where they part company is in the phrase 'let the oppressed hear and rejoice'.
The verse has a main clause followed by two subordinate phrases, creating a clear flow from personal declaration to communal invitation.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectתָּמִיד
verbיהוה
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Deep Study — Psalms 34:2
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
Psalm 34:2 is a declaration of the psalmist's inner joy and confidence in the Lord. It invites the humble and oppressed to hear about this joy and to rejoice together. This psalm emphasizes the communal aspect of worship and the importance of sharing one's experiences of God's goodness with others, as seen in the surrounding verses that encourage continual praise and magnifying the Lord.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 44:8 | In God we have boasted all day long, and Your name we will praise forever. Selah |
| 2 | Psalm 105:3 | Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. |
| 3 | Isaiah 45:25 | In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 9:24 | But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth— for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. |
| 5 | 1 Corinthians 1:31 | Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 11 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — תִּתְהַלֵּ֣ל, tit.ha.Lelgenerated
The verb תִּתְהַלֵּ֣ל (tit.ha.Lel) is a Hithpael form, indicating a reflexive action, meaning 'it will boast' or 'to celebrate'. This form suggests that the subject is both performing and receiving the action, emphasizing the joy expressed in boasting about the Lord.
The root of the word is הָלַל (halal), which conveys meanings of shining, celebrating, and even being foolish in a joyful sense. This indicates that the psalmist's boasting is not merely self-promotion but a joyful declaration of God's greatness.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb is תִּתְהַלֵּ֣ל, it will boast, which governs the subject נַפְשִׁ֑י, my soul. The structure follows with a call to the oppressed to hear and rejoice, creating a flow from personal expression to communal invitation.
The verse is structured to emphasize the psalmist's personal declaration followed by a collective call, showing the movement from individual praise to community response.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates תִּתְהַלֵּ֣ל as εὐλογήσω (eulogēsō), meaning 'I will bless'. This choice reflects a broader interpretation of the act of boasting as a form of blessing God, which aligns with the overall theme of praise in the psalm.
This translation indicates a slight shift in focus from personal boasting to a more general act of blessing, which is common in the Septuagint's approach to Hebrew poetry.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 34:2 expresses the psalmist's joy in the Lord and calls the humble to hear and rejoice. It emphasizes sharing experiences of God's goodness and encourages communal worship.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
To boast in the Lord means to celebrate and declare His greatness and goodness, recognizing His role in one's life.
The oppressed refer to those who are humble or afflicted, often feeling downtrodden or in need of encouragement.
Hearing and rejoicing in the Lord involves actively listening to His word and experiencing His presence, leading to joy in one's heart.
Community is significant as the psalmist invites others to join in the joy of praising God, highlighting the importance of shared worship and encouragement.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can I express my joy in the Lord in my daily life?
- In what ways can I encourage others who are feeling oppressed or humble?
- What are some specific experiences of God's goodness I can share with my community?
- How does listening to God's word impact my ability to rejoice?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early church fathers often referenced this psalm to discuss humility and praise. Here, Augustine of Hippo reflects on the nature of humility and its connection to praising God.
But wherefore does man bless the Lord at all times? Because he is humble. What is it to be humble? To take not praise unto himself. Who would himself be praised, is proud: who is not proud, is humble.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 34 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 34:2 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleMy soul shall make her boast in the Lord,.... Not in men, nor in any outward enjoyment, nor in any works of righteousness, but in the Lord; "in the Word of the Lord", as the Targum; in the Lord Jesus
Read John Gill on Psalms 34 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryMy soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. My soul ... the Lord - (Jeremiah 9:23-24.) The humble ... - because they feel his cause and theirs to be one.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 34 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleMy soul shall glory in this, that I have so powerful and so gracious a Lord and Master. The humble; or, the meek, i.e. the godly, oft called in Scripture by that title; and particularly my friends and favourers in Israel, whom he thus calls in opposition to his proud and furious adversaries in Saul’ s court and camp. Be glad; both for their love to me and to the public good of Israel, which they know that I design and seek above all things; and for the comfort and benefit of my example to them in like straits and difficulties.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 34 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 34:2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear [thereof], and be glad.Ver. 2. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord] This holy gloriation is a Christian’ s duty not to be neglected. The Church in the Canticles is much in it; and so is St Paul. It showeth a heart full of joys unspeakable and full of glory, 1 Peter 1:8. And, besides, God is thereby greatly glorified, Jeremiah 9:23-24. The humble shall hear thereof, and be glad] Not for my sake only, but their own, as conceiving good hope of like deliverance. But, then, they must be as I am, not only humbled, but humble; low, but lowly.
Read John Trapp on Psalms 34 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(2) Humble.—See Note on Psalms 9:12. The LXX. and Vulg., “the meek.” It means here those who have learnt patience in the school of suffering.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 34 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 2. My soul shall make her boast] Shall set itself to praise the Lord-shall consider this its chief work. The humble] ענוים anavim, the afflicted, such as David had been.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 34 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges2. In the Lord stands emphatically at the beginning of the sentence in the original; in Him, and not in any of the worldling’s objects of self-congratulation (Psalms 49:6; Jeremiah 9:23-24), shall be my boast. the humble &c.] Probably, let the humble (or, meek) hear and be glad. Cp. Psalms 5:11. He claims the sympathy of those who have learned humility in the school of suffering. See note on Psalms 9:12.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 34 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleMy soul shall make her boast in the Lord - I myself will rejoice and exult in him.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 34 →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
My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.
My soul shall boast in Yahweh. The humble shall hear of it and be glad.
My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.
I will boast in the Lord; let the oppressed hear and rejoice!
Tyndale line
My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
My soul shall make her boast in Jehovah: The meek shall hear thereof, and be glad.
My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the meek shall hear thereof, and be glad.
My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear of it and be glad.
My soule shall glory in the Lord: the humble shall heare it, and be glad.
Strictly literal
My soul shall make its boast in Jehovah: the meek shall hear, and rejoice.
In Jehovah doth my soul boast herself, Hear do the humble and rejoice.
In YHWH my soul boasts herself, || The humble hear and rejoice.
(34:3) My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear it, and be rejoiced.
I will praise Yahweh! May the oppressed hear and rejoice.
From the Latin
Take hold of arms and shield: and rise up to help me.
Simplified
From the bottom of my heart I am proud of the Lord; those who are humble will hear and be happy.
My soul will say great things of the Lord: the poor in spirit will have knowledge of it and be glad.
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 reads בַּ֭יהוָה תִּתְהַלֵּ֣ל נַפְשִׁ֑י יִשְׁמְע֖וּ עֲנָוִ֣ים וְיִשְׂמָֽחוּ׃. The Septuagint matches 4 of the 6 words, but the word order and articles differ, reflecting the translators' interpretative choices.
בַּ֭יהוָה תִּתְהַלֵּ֣ל נַפְשִׁ֑י יִשְׁמְע֖וּ עֲנָוִ֣ים וְיִשְׂמָֽחוּ׃
4 of the 6 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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 34:2
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)
N-proper — Preposition · noun properHR/Npt
The Hebrew word הָלַל (halal) is a primitive root that encompasses meanings related to shining, boasting, and foolishness. It can signify to praise or celebrate, often in a clamorously foolish manner, and includes the idea of making a boast or being made a fool of. The entries indicate a range of uses, from expressing God's favor to acting madly.
[הָלַל] vb. shine
Qal when it, viz. his lamp, shone upon my head, fig. of God’s favour.
Hiph. flash forth light
base
[הָלַל] vb. be boastful, Pi. praise
Qal be boastful
Pi.
praise man or woman
usually praise י׳
appar. boast, make one’s boast
Pu. be praised
Hithpa. glory, boast, make one’s boast
Po‛el make into a fool, make a fool of
Po‛al of laughter I said, It is mad (folly)
Hithpo. act madly, or like a madman
base
H1984a הָלַל shine H1984b הָלַל be boastful, Pi. praise H1984c הָלַל be boastful, Pi. praise .be boastful
. . praise man or woman
. usually praise י׳
. appar. boast, make one’s boast
. be praised
. glory, boast, make one’s boast
.make into a fool, make a fool of
.of laughter I said, It is mad (folly)
. act madly, or like a madman
1984 halal haw-lal'
a primitive root; to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of
color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to
be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to celebrate;
also to stultify:--(make) boast (self), celebrate, commend,
(deal, make), fool(- ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make,
feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy
of) praise, rage, renowned, shine.
הָלַל (ha.lal) — to shine.
1) to shine
1a) (Qal) to shine (fig. of God's favour)
1b) (Hiphil) to flash forth light
הָלַל (ha.lal) — to boast: praise.
: praise
1) to praise, boast, be boastful
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be boastful
1a2) boastful ones, boasters (participle)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to praise
1b2) to boast, make a boast
1c) (Pual)
1c1) to be praised, be made praiseworthy, be commended, be worthy of praise
1d) (Hithpael) to boast, glory, make one's boast
הָלַל (ha.lal) — to be foolish.
1) (Poel) to make a fool of, make into a fool
1f) (Hithpoel) to act madly, act like a madman
הָלַל (ha.lal) — to boast: boast.
: boast
1) to praise, boast, be boastful
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be boastful
1a2) boastful ones, boasters (participle)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to praise
1b2) to boast, make a boast
1c) (Pual)
1c1) to be praised, be made praiseworthy, be commended, be worthy of praise
HVti3fs — Verb · Hithpael · imperfect third person feminine singularHVti3fs
bost (halal, "to praise"; kauchaomai, "to vaunt oneself," used both in a good and a bad sense): To praise God: "In God have we made our boast all the day long" (Ps 44:8); to praise oneself, to vaunt (Ps 10:3). In the New Testament the Revised Version (British and American) frequently translates "glory," where the King James Version has "boast," in a good sense (2Co 7:14). In the sense of self-righteousness (Eph 2:9; Ro 2:17,23). Boaster (alazon, "a braggart") occurs in the King James Version (Ro 1:30; 2Ti 3:2); the…
The Hebrew word נֶ֫פֶשׁ (*nephesh*) broadly means 'soul' or 'living being,' encompassing concepts like life, self, person, desire, and emotion. It is derived from the root meaning 'to breathe' and signifies both physical and mental aspects of existence. The lexicons note its use in various contexts, including as the seat of appetites and emotions, though its application to will and character is uncertain.
נֶ֫פֶשׁ 756 n.f. soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, appetite, emotion, and passion
= that which breathes, the breathing substance or being
The נפשׁ becomes a living being
The נפשׁ is specif.
The נפשׁ as the essential of man stands for the man himself
נפשׁ = seat of the appetites, in all periods (46 t.)
נ׳ = seat of emotions and passions
נפשׁ is used occasionally for mental acts
נפשׁ for acts of the will is dub.
נפשׁ = character is still more dub.
נ׳ in D
base
H5315 נֶ֫פֶשׁ soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, appetite, emotion, and passion . = that which breathes, the breathing substance or being
. The נפשׁ becomes a living being
. The נפשׁ is specif.
. The נפשׁ as the essential of man stands for the man himself
. נפשׁ = seat of the appetites, in all periods (46 t.)
. נ׳ = seat of emotions and passions
. נפשׁ is used occasionally for mental acts
. נפשׁ for acts of the will is dub.
. נפשׁ = character is still more dub.
. נ׳ in D
5315 nephesh neh'-fesh
from 5314; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of
(abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal,
accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental):--any,
appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, X dead(-ly), desire,
X (dis-)contented, X fish, ghost, + greedy, he, heart(-y),
(hath, X jeopardy of) life (X in jeopardy), lust, man, me,
mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-,
thy-)self, them (your)-selves, + slay, soul, + tablet, they,
thing, (X she) will, X would have it.
see HEBREW for 05314
נֶ֫פֶשׁ (ne.phesh) — soul.
1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion
1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man
1b) living being
1c) living being (with life in the blood)
1d) the man himself, self, person or individual
1e) seat of the appetites
1f) seat of emotions and passions
1g) activity of mind
1g1) uncertain
1h) activity of the will
1h1) uncertain
1i) activity of the character
1i1) uncertain
נֶ֫פֶשׁ (ne.phesh) — soul: life.
1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion
1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man
1b) living being
1c) living being (with life in the blood)
1d) the man himself, self, person or individual
1e) seat of the appetites
1f) seat of emotions and passions
1g) activity of mind
HNcfsc/Sp1bs — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHNcfsc/Sp1bs
The Hebrew word שָׁמַע (shama`) means 'to hear' and encompasses a range of meanings including listening, obeying, and proclaiming. It is built from a primitive root and can imply attention and understanding. The entries highlight various grammatical forms, such as Qal, Niphal, Piel, and Hiphil, indicating different nuances of hearing and obeying. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
שָׁמַע 1152 vb. hear
Qal 1052
subj. pers. hum.
י׳ (God) subj.
Niph. 42 be heard, of voice, sound
be heard of
be regarded, obeyed
= (favourable) hearing was granted to their voice.
Pi. he caused the people to hear
Hiph. 63
of man
י׳ subj.
base
H8085 שָׁמַע hear
8085 shama` shaw-mah'
a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with
implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to
tell, etc.):--X attentively, call (gather) together, X
carefully, X certainly, consent, consider, be content,
declare, X diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make
to) hear(-ken, tell), X indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be)
obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish,
regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, X surely, tell,
understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
שָׁמַע (sha.ma) — to hear: hear.
: hear
v
1) to hear, listen to, obey
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)
1a2) to hear of or concerning
1a3) to hear (have power to hear)
1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to
1a5) to understand (language)
1a6) to hear (of judicial cases)
1a7) to listen, give heed
1a7a) to consent, agree
1a7b) to grant request
1a8) to listen to, yield to
1a9) to obey, be obedient
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound)
1b2) to be heard of
1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed
1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound
1d2) to sound aloud (musical term)
1d3) to make proclamation, summon
1d4) to cause to be heard
n m
2) sound
שָׁמַע (sha.ma) — to hear: obey.
: obey
v
1) to hear, listen to, obey
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)
1a2) to hear of or concerning
1a3) to hear (have power to hear)
HVqi3mp — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine pluralHVqi3mp
עָנָו (anav) refers to a state of being poor, afflicted, humble, or meek. It is built from the root associated with being depressed in mind or circumstances, particularly in a saintly context. The term encompasses a range of meanings related to humility and neediness, as highlighted in various lexicons.
עָנָו n.m. poor, afflicted, humble, meek
base
H6035 עָנָו poor, afflicted, humble, meek
6035 `anav aw-nawv'
or (by intermixture with 6041) Aanayv {aw-nawv'}; from 6031;
depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances
(needy, especially saintly):--humble, lowly, meek, poor.
Compare 6041.
see HEBREW for 06041
see HEBREW for 06031
see HEBREW for 06041
עָנָו (a.nav) — poor.
1) poor, humble, afflicted, meek
1a) poor, needy
1b) poor and weak
1c) poor, weak and afflicted
1d) humble, lowly, meek
HAampa — HAampa
pe'-p'-l: In English Versions of the Bible represents something over a dozen Hebrew and Greek words. Of these, in the Old Testament, `am, is overwhelmingly the most common (about 2,000 times), with le'om, and goy, next in order; but the various Hebrew words are used with very little or no difference in force (e.g. Pr 14:28; but, on the other hand, in Ps 44 contrast verses 12 and 14). Of the changes introduced by the Revised Version (British and American) the only one of significance (cited explicitly in the Preface to the English Revised Version) is the frequent use of the plural "peoples" (strangely avoided in the King James Version except Re 10:11; 17:15), where other nations than Israel are in question. So, for instance, in Ps…
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
HC/Vqu3mp — Conjunction · verb qal third person masculine pluralHC/Vqu3mp