Psalms 37:10 — Word Study
WLCוְע֣וֹד מְ֭עַט וְאֵ֣ין רָשָׁ֑ע וְהִתְבּוֹנַ֖נְתָּ עַל־ מְקוֹמ֣וֹ וְאֵינֶֽנּוּ׃
BSAYet a little whileʻôwd [for a short time, in a little while, small amount of time, brief period] and the wickedrâshâʻ [morally wrong, guilty of sin] will be no moreʼayin [will not exist, will disappear] though you lookbîyn■ [diligently consider, search] for themʻal they will not be foundʼayin [will not be present, will not exist]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְע֣וֹד | and yet | Conjunction |
| מְ֭עַט | a little | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| וְאֵ֣ין | and there not | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular construct |
| רָשָׁ֑ע | [will be the] wicked | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| וְהִתְבּוֹנַ֖נְתָּ | and you will look carefully | Verb, Hithpael, sequential perfect second person masculine singular |
| עַל־ | on | Preposition |
| מְקוֹמ֣וֹ | place his | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| וְאֵינֶֽנּוּ׃ | and there not [will be] he | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
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| BSB | Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. |
| KJV | For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. |
| ASV | For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: Yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and he shall not be. |
| YLT | And yet a little, and the wicked is not, And thou hast considered his place, and it is not. |
| WEB | For yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more. Yes, though you look for his place, he isn’t there. |
| BBE | For in a short time the evil-doer will be gone: you will go searching for his place, and it will not be there. |
The translations agree on the meaning of רָשָׁע as the wicked.
The sentence has a main clause followed by two subordinate clauses, emphasizing the certainty of the wicked's absence.







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subjectרָשָׁע
verbבִּין
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Deep Study — Psalms 37:10
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Context — The Fate of the Wickedgenerated
Psalm 37:10 is part of a larger discourse on the contrast between the wicked and the righteous. The psalmist reassures the faithful that despite the apparent prosperity of the wicked, their end is certain and they will not endure. This theme resonates throughout the psalm, emphasizing trust in the Lord's justice and the eventual reward for those who remain steadfast in faith.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 73:18–20 | Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin. |
| 2 | Job 24:24 | They are exalted for a moment, then they are gone; they are brought low and gathered up like all others; they are cut off like heads of grain. |
| 3 | Hebrews 10:36–37 | You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. |
| 4 | 1 Peter 4:7 | The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray. |
| 5 | Revelation 6:10–11 | And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You avenge our blood and judge those who dwell upon the earth?” |
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The Key Word — רָשָׁע, ra.Sha'generated
The word רָשָׁע (ra.Sha') refers to a person who is wicked or morally wrong. It describes someone guilty of sin or wrongdoing, often in opposition to God and His ways. The parsing tells us it is a noun in the masculine singular form, indicating a specific individual rather than a group.
This term appears frequently in the Old Testament to denote those who act unjustly or immorally, reinforcing the idea that such individuals will face consequences for their actions.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The translations generally agree on the rendering of רָשָׁע as the wicked.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse contains a main clause followed by a subordinate clause. The finite verb הִתְבּוֹנַ֖נְתָּ (you will look carefully) governs the action, while the other elements describe the condition of the wicked.
The structure emphasizes the certainty of the wicked's absence, with the main action of looking for them contrasted against their inevitable disappearance.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew word רָשָׁע is translated as ἄδικος (adikos), which also means 'unjust' or 'wicked.' This choice highlights the moral implications of the wicked's actions.
This translation choice reflects a consistent understanding of the wicked as those who act unjustly, aligning with the Hebrew text's intent.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 37:10 tells us that the wicked will soon be gone, and if you try to find them, they will not be there. This verse reassures the faithful that despite the seeming success of the wicked, their end is certain.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It signifies that the wicked will ultimately face judgment and will not endure, contrasting their fate with that of the righteous.
The act of looking for the wicked highlights the futility of seeking them out, as they will not be found, reinforcing their inevitable disappearance.
This verse encapsulates the psalm's theme of trust in God's justice, assuring the faithful that the wicked will not prevail.
We are reminded to focus on righteousness and trust in God's timing, knowing that the wicked will not last.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can I remain steadfast in my faith despite witnessing the success of the wicked?
- What practical steps can I take to focus on righteousness in my life?
- In what ways can I encourage others who feel discouraged by the apparent success of those who do wrong?
- How does understanding the fate of the wicked influence my perspective on justice?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early Church Fathers referenced this verse to discuss the fate of the wicked and the importance of enduring faith.
But because he did not want to be redeemed through these means, and he believes he should persist in sin, of him the Prophet says: 'And yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: and thou shalt seek his place,Early Church Fathers on Psalms 37 →
"But how long is the sinner to flourish? How long shall I have to endure?" You are impatient; that which seems long to you, will soon come to pass.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 37 →
The wicked not only grows rich but even plots against the righteous, God’s permission causing both developments to go ahead; but let it not alarm you.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 37 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 37:10 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleFor yet a little while, and the wicked [shall] not [be],.... Not that they shall be annihilated or reduced to nothing, because nonentities have no place nor being any where; when they die they shall
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryFor yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleTheir time and prosperity is very short, and therefore no matter of envy. Shall not be, to wit, in the land of the living. He shall be dead and gone, as this phrase is commonly taken. Diligently consider his place; industriously seeking to find him. It shall not be, i.e. his place, and estate, and glory shall be gone. Or, he shall not be, as before.
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 37:10 For yet a little while, and the wicked [shall] not [be]: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it [shall] not [be].Ver. 10. For yet a little while and the wicked, &c.] Tantillum, tantillum, adhuc pauxillum; wait, therefore, and fret not. See Psalms 37:9, the same in effect with this and the next; for more certainty of the matter, and to correct our short spiritedness, who would have things done straight upon it or not at all. Yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place] There is neither root nor branch to be found, tale nor tidings to be heard of him, he is utterly vanished, and banished out of the world.
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(10) For yet a little . . .—Better, For yet a little while, and the wicked is not; Thou lookest at his place, and he is not; i.e., he has dropped out of his place in society, his tribe knows him no more.
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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 10. For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be] A prediction of the destruction of Babylon. This empire was now in its splendour; and the captives lived to see it totally overturned by Cyrus, so that even the shadow of its power did not remain. Thou shalt diligently consider his place] ואיננו veeynennu, and he is not. The ruler is killed; the city is taken; and the whole empire is overthrown, in one night! And now even the place where Babylon stood cannot be ascertained.
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges1–11. Warnings and counsels for times of temptation.
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleFor yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be - The thee will soon come when they shall pass away.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 37 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found.
For yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more. Yes, though you look for his place, he isn’t there.
Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found.
Evil men will soon disappear; you will stare at the spot where they once were, but they will be gone.
Tyndale line
For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: Yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and he shall not be.
For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and he shall not be.
For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be : yes, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be .
Therefore yet a litle while, and the wicked shall not appeare, and thou shalt looke after his place, and he shall not be found.
Strictly literal
For yet a little while, and the wicked is not; and thou considerest his place, but he is not.
And yet a little, and the wicked is not, And thou hast considered his place, and it is not.
And yet a little [while], and the wicked is not, || And you have considered his place, and it is not.
For yet but for a little while, and the wicked shall be no more: yea, thou wilt look carefully at his place, and he shall not be there.
In a little while the evil man will disappear; you will look at his place, but he will be gone.
From the Latin
Lord, all my desire is before thee, and my groaning is not hidden from thee.
Simplified
In a little while the wicked will be no more—though you look for them you won't find them.
For in a short time the evil-doer will be gone: you will go searching for his place, and it will not be there.
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 agree closely, with seven of the eight words matched in the Hebrew and Greek texts. The Septuagint's rendering maintains the essential meaning found in the Masoretic Text.
וְע֣וֹד מְ֭עַט וְאֵ֣ין רָשָׁ֑ע וְהִתְבּוֹנַ֖נְתָּ עַל־ מְקוֹמ֣וֹ וְאֵינֶֽנּוּ׃
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 37:10
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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.
עוֹד (owd) primarily denotes a sense of iteration or continuance, functioning mostly as an adverb meaning 'still,' 'yet,' or 'again.' It can also imply addition or repetition, as in 'more' or 'besides.' The word appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, emphasizing persistence or continuation.
עוֹד and (14 t.) עֹד subst. a going round, continuance, but used mostly as adv. acc. still, yet, again, besides
base
H5750 עוֹד and (14 t.) עֹד subst. a going round, continuance, but used mostly as adv. acc. still, yet, again, besides
5750 `owd ode
or rod {ode}; from 5749; properly, iteration or continuance;
used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again,
repeatedly, still, more:--again, X all life long, at all,
besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer,
(any) more(-over), X once, since, (be) still, when, (good,
the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet
(within).
see HEBREW for 05749
עוֹד (od) — still.
subst
1) a going round, continuance
adv
2) still, yet, again, besides
2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence)
2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition)
2c) again
2d) still, moreover, besides
Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Conj | Adv — ConjunctionHC/Acmsa
מְעַט (m`at) refers to something that is small in quantity or degree, encompassing meanings like 'a little' or 'few.' It can be used adverbially to indicate a small amount or to describe something as almost or hardly. The term is derived from a root meaning 'to be small' and is associated with concepts of littleness and fewness.
מְעַט 101 subst. a little, fewness, a few
base
H4592 מְעַט a little, fewness, a few
4592 m`at meh-at'
or miat {meh-awt'}; from 4591; a little or few (often
adverbial or compar.):--almost (some, very) few(-er, -est),
lightly, little (while), (very) small (matter, thing), some,
soon, X very.
see HEBREW for 04591
מְעַט (me.at) — little.
1) littleness, few, a little, fewness
1a) little, small, littleness, fewness, too little, yet a little
1b) like a little, within a little, almost, just, hardly, shortly, little worth
HNcmsa — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
אַ֫יִן (ayin) primarily means 'nothing' or 'nought' and serves as a negative particle indicating absence or negation, such as 'is not' or 'there is not.' It can also express lack of possession or existence. The word is derived from a root meaning to be non-existent, and it appears frequently in various grammatical constructions.
אַ֫יִן, אָ֑֫יִן cstr. אֵין subst. prop. nothing, nought
to nothing, as nothing
cstr. אֵין, very freq. as particle of negation, is not, are not, was not, were not
אֵין לְ׳, with subst., or pron., there is (was) not to … = … have, has, had, etc. not
in circumst. clauses
with inf. and ל׳, it is not to …
with prefixes
base
H369 אַ֫יִן, אָ֑֫יִן cstr. אֵין subst. prop. nothing, nought . to nothing, as nothing
. cstr. אֵין, very freq. as particle of negation, is not, are not, was not, were not
. אֵין לְ׳, with subst., or pron., there is (was) not to … = … have, has, had, etc. not
. in circumst. clauses
. with inf. and ל׳, it is not to …
. with prefixes
369 'ayin ah'-yin
as if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not
exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative
particle:--else, except, fail, (father-)less, be gone,
in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any,
thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable),
well-nigh, without. Compare 370.
see HEBREW for 0370
אַ֫יִן (a.yin) — nothing.
1) nothing, not, nought n
1a) nothing, nought neg
1b) not
1c) to have not (of possession) adv
1d) without w/prep
1e) for lack of
Conj | Part — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular constructHC/Ncmsc
רָשָׁע (rasha`) refers to someone who is wicked or criminal, encompassing meanings such as guilty and ungodly. It is derived from a root that implies moral wrongdoing. The term is used to describe individuals who are hostile to God or guilty of sin against others.
רָשָׁע 263 adj. wicked, criminal
base
H7563 רָשָׁע wicked, criminal
7563 rasha` raw-shaw'
from 7561; morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad
person:--+ condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did
wrong.
see HEBREW for 07561
רָשָׁע (ra.sah) — wicked.
1) wicked, criminal
1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst)
1b) wicked (hostile to God)
1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)
Adj — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
בִּין (biyn) is a Hebrew verb meaning to discern or understand. It encompasses a range of meanings including perceiving, considering, and teaching, with various forms indicating different nuances, such as being intelligent or discreet. The entries highlight its use in contexts requiring mental separation or insight, but do not present any significant disagreement among lexicographers.
בִּין vb. discern
Qal
perceive
understand, know (with mind)
observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider (with attention)
have discernment, insight, understanding
Niph. be intelligent, discreet, discerning, distinguish, have understanding
Po. he attentively considereth him
Hiph.
understand
give heed to, attend to, observe, discern
give understanding, make understand, teach
Hithp.
shew oneself attentive, consider diligently
get understanding, understand
shew oneself to have understanding
base
H995 בִּין discern .. perceive
. understand, know (with mind)
. observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider (with attention)
. have discernment, insight, understanding
. be intelligent, discreet, discerning, distinguish, have understanding
. he attentively considereth him
. . understand
. give heed to, attend to, observe, discern
. give understanding, make understand, teach
. . shew oneself attentive, consider diligently
. get understanding, understand
. shew oneself to have understanding
995 biyn bene
a primitive root; to separate mentally (or distinguish),
i.e.(generally) understand:--attend, consider, be cunning,
diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct,
have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be
prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause,
make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal)
wise(-ly, man).
בִּין (bin) — to understand.
1) to discern, understand, consider
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to perceive, discern
1a2) to understand, know (with the mind)
1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider
1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding
1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to understand
1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach
1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently
1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct
2) (TWOT) prudent, regard
Conj | V-r-Perf-2ms — Verb · Hithpael · sequential perfect second person masculine singularHc/Vtq2ms
kar'-fool-i: The same two strands of anxiety and of attention appear in this word as in care. Several words in the Hebrew and Greek are thus rendered in the English versions "Anxiously" is the thought in "The inhabitants of Maroth waited carefully for good" (chalah, "to be in pain," "was grieved" King James Version margin, "waiteth anxiously" the Revised Version (British and American), the American Standard Revised Version, "is in travail" the Revised Version, margin, the American Revised Version, margin, Mic 1:12).
In the sense of attentively, the Hebrew emphatic expression, the infinite absolute with the finite verb is rendered "carefully" in, "Thou shalt carefully hearken" (literally "hearing, thou shalt hear," "diligently hearken" the Revised Version (British and American), the American Standard Revised Version,
The Hebrew word עַל (*al*) is a preposition meaning 'upon' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including 'on account of,' 'beside,' 'above,' and 'against.' It can indicate physical placement, emotional burdens, or duties imposed on a person. The entries also note its use in idiomatic expressions and with verbs of motion. There is a mention of its function as a conjunction in certain contexts.
כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as
base
עַל, עָ֑ל
subst. height
As prep. upon, and hence on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against
Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed
—
of clothing, etc., which any one wears
With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
H5921a עַל, עָ֑ל . As prep. upon, and hence on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against . Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed . — . of clothing, etc., which any one wears
. With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
. Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
. Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
. על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
. חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
5921 `al al
properly, the same as 5920 used as a preposition (in the
singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a
particle following); above, over, upon, or against (yet always
in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great
variety of applications (as follow):--above, according
to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, X as, at, because
of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, X both
and, by (reason of), X had the charge of, concerning for, in
(that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-)on, over, than,
through(-out), to, touching, X with.
see HEBREW for 05920
עַל (al) — upon.
prep
1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against
1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards
1b) above, beyond, over (of excess)
1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence)
1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition)
1e) over (of suspension or extension)
1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity)
1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion)
1h) to (as a dative)
[כִּי] עַל [כֵּן] ([ki] al [ken]) — as.
conj
Prep — PrepositionHR
On
Light; the sun, (Gen. 41:45, 50), the great seat of sun-worship, called also Bethshemesh (Jer. 43:13) and Aven (Ezek. 30:17), stood on the east bank of the Nile, a few miles north of Memphis, and near Cairo, in the north-east. The Vulgate and the LXX. Versions have “Heliopolis” (“city of the sun”) instead of On in Genesis and of Aven in Ezekiel. The “city of destruction” Isaiah speaks of (19:18, marg. “of Heres;” Heb. ‘Ir-ha-heres, which some MSS. read Ir-ha-heres, i.e., “city of the sun”) may be the name given to On, the prophecy being that the time will come when that city which was known as the “city of the sun-god” shall become the “city of destruction” of the sun-god, i.e., when idolatry shall cease, and the worship…
(abode or city of the sun), a town of lower Egypt, called BETH-SHEMESH in (Jeremiah 43:13) On is better known under its Greek name Heliopolis. It was situated on the east side of the Pelusiac branch of the Nile, just below the point of the Delta, and about twenty miles northeast of Memphis. The chief object of worship at Heliopolis was the sun, whose temple, described by Strabo, is now only represented by the single beautiful obelisk, of red granite so feet 2 inches high above the pedestal which has stood for more than 4000 years, having been erected by Usirtesen, the second king of the twelfth dynasty. Heliopolis was anciently famous for its learning, and Eudoxus and Plato studied under its priests. The first mention of this place in the Bible is in the history of Joseph, to whom we read Pharaoh gave "to wife Asenath the daughter…
See HELIOPOLIS.
pain; force; iniquity
מָקוֹם (maqom) means 'place' and encompasses a variety of contexts, including a standing place, station, or post. It can refer to human abodes, localities, regions, and even figurative conditions of body or mind. The term is derived from a root meaning 'standing' and is used broadly in the Old Testament.
מָקוֹם, מָקֹם 399 n.m. standing-place, place
standing-place
station, where soldiers are placed
post, office
place where a thing belongs
esp.
place of human abode
of י׳’s abode
place
in gen. place, locality, spot
space, room
space, distance, between
region, quarter, direction
peculiar uses
base
H4725 מָקוֹם, מָקֹם standing-place, place . . standing-place
. station, where soldiers are placed
. post, office
. . place where a thing belongs
. esp. . place of human abode
. of י׳’s abode
. place
. in gen. place, locality, spot
. . space, room
. space, distance, between
. region, quarter, direction
. peculiar uses
4725 maqowm maw-kome'
or maqom {maw-kome'}; also (feminine) mqowmah {mek-o-mah'};
or mqomah {mek-o-mah'}; from 6965; properly, a standing, i.e.
a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific);
also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or
mind):--country, X home, X open, place, room, space, X
whither(-soever).
see HEBREW for 06965
מָקוֹם (ma.qom) — place.
1) standing place, place
1a) standing place, station, post, office
1b) place, place of human abode
1c) city, land, region
1d) place, locality, spot
1e) space, room, distance
1f) region, quarter, direction
1g) give place to, instead of
HNcmsc/Sp3ms — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3ms
אַ֫יִן (ayin) primarily means 'nothing' or 'nought' and serves as a negative particle indicating absence or negation, such as 'is not' or 'there is not.' It can also express lack of possession or existence. The word is derived from a root meaning to be non-existent, and it appears frequently in various grammatical constructions.
אַ֫יִן, אָ֑֫יִן cstr. אֵין subst. prop. nothing, nought
to nothing, as nothing
cstr. אֵין, very freq. as particle of negation, is not, are not, was not, were not
אֵין לְ׳, with subst., or pron., there is (was) not to … = … have, has, had, etc. not
in circumst. clauses
with inf. and ל׳, it is not to …
with prefixes
base
H369 אַ֫יִן, אָ֑֫יִן cstr. אֵין subst. prop. nothing, nought . to nothing, as nothing
. cstr. אֵין, very freq. as particle of negation, is not, are not, was not, were not
. אֵין לְ׳, with subst., or pron., there is (was) not to … = … have, has, had, etc. not
. in circumst. clauses
. with inf. and ל׳, it is not to …
. with prefixes
369 'ayin ah'-yin
as if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not
exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative
particle:--else, except, fail, (father-)less, be gone,
in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any,
thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable),
well-nigh, without. Compare 370.
see HEBREW for 0370
אַ֫יִן (a.yin) — nothing.
1) nothing, not, nought n
1a) nothing, nought neg
1b) not
1c) to have not (of possession) adv
1d) without w/prep
1e) for lack of
Conj | Part | Suff — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHC/Ncmsc/Sp3ms
ha: The fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia as "h." It came also to be used for the number 5. For name, etc., see ALPHABET.
