Psalms 39:3 — Word Study
WLCחַם־ לִבִּ֨י׀ בְּקִרְבִּ֗י בַּהֲגִיגִ֥י תִבְעַר־ אֵ֑שׁ דִּ֝בַּ֗רְתִּי בִּלְשֽׁוֹנִי׃
BSAbe dumbʼâlam silencedûwmîyâh be silentchâshâh pleasantṭôwb painkᵉʼêb to troubleʻâkar
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| חַם־ | it became hot | Verb, Qal, perfect third person masculine singular |
| לִבִּ֨י׀ | heart my | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| בְּקִרְבִּ֗י | in inner being my | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| בַּהֲגִיגִ֥י | in sighing my | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| תִבְעַר־ | it burned | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person feminine singular |
| אֵ֑שׁ | fire | Noun common, both singular absolute |
| דִּ֝בַּ֗רְתִּי | I spoke | Verb, Piel, perfect first person common singular |
| בִּלְשֽׁוֹנִי׃ | with tongue my | Preposition, noun common both singular construct, suffix |
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| BSB | My heart grew hot within me; as I mused, the fire burned. Then I spoke with my tongue: |
| KJV | My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue, |
| ASV | My heart was hot within me; While I was musing the fire burned; Then spake I with my tongue: |
| YLT | Hot [is] my heart within me, In my meditating doth the fire burn, I have spoken with my tongue. |
| WEB | My heart was hot within me. While I meditated, the fire burned. I spoke with my tongue: |
| BBE | My heart was burning in my breast; while I was deep in thought the fire was lighted; then I said with my tongue, |
All translations agree on the rendering of חַם־ in this verse.
The structure emphasizes the progression from internal emotion to verbal expression, with the main clause leading into the actions that follow.
8 commentators on this verse
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subjectH784
verbאָלַם
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Deep Study — Psalms 39:3
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Context — Reflections on Life's Fleeting Naturegenerated
Psalms 39:3 captures a moment of deep emotional reflection. The psalmist experiences a strong internal heat, symbolizing passion and urgency, prompting him to articulate his thoughts. This verse is part of a larger meditation on the brevity of life, as seen in the surrounding verses, where the psalmist grapples with the reality of mortality and seeks understanding from the Lord.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah 20:9 | If I say, “I will not mention Him or speak any more in His name,” His message becomes a fire burning in my heart, shut up in my bones, and I become weary of holding it in, and I cannot prevail. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 3:14 | So the Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness and in the anger of my spirit, with the strong hand of the LORD upon me. |
| 3 | Luke 24:32 | They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us as He spoke with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 3 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — חַם־, cham-generated
The verb חָמַם (chamam) means to become warm, often used to describe both physical warmth and emotional intensity. In this context, it reflects the psalmist's passionate feelings, suggesting that his heart is stirred deeply.
The use of this verb in the perfect tense indicates a completed action, showing that the psalmist's heart has already reached this state of fervor. This emotional heat is a precursor to his subsequent expression of thoughts.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
All translations agree on the rendering of חַם־ as grew hot or burned, indicating a consistent understanding of the emotional intensity conveyed in this verse.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb חַם־ governs the main clause, with several phrases following. The structure emphasizes the emotional state of the psalmist, leading to the action of speaking.
The order places the subject and emotional context at the forefront, highlighting the psalmist's internal struggle before he expresses himself verbally.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates חַם־ with ἐκωφώθην, which conveys a sense of being overwhelmed. This choice suggests an interpretation that highlights the depth of the psalmist's emotional experience.
This translation indicates a broader understanding of the emotional state, focusing on the overwhelming nature of the feelings rather than just the act of becoming warm.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalms 39:3 describes how the psalmist feels a strong heat in his heart as he reflects deeply. This intense feeling leads him to speak out loud, indicating that his emotions are powerful and urgent.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
This phrase indicates a surge of strong emotions, suggesting that the psalmist is deeply affected by his thoughts and feelings.
The burning sensation in his heart compels him to express his thoughts, indicating that his internal struggle cannot remain unvoiced.
The psalmist's reflection on his emotions ties into a broader contemplation of life's fleeting nature, as seen in the surrounding verses.
Fire symbolizes both passion and the urgency of the psalmist's feelings, representing the intensity of his inner turmoil.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I experienced strong emotions that compelled me to speak or act?
- How can reflecting on my feelings help me understand my own thoughts and motivations?
- What does it mean for me to express my inner struggles openly, as the psalmist does?
- How can I find balance between contemplation and expression in my own life?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early Church Fathers reference this verse to discuss the nature of inner reflection and the urgency of expressing one's thoughts.
In the Gospel it was written, after the Lord spoke to Cleopas, “Was not our heart burning within us when he opened the Scriptures to us?” Where will you burn? Where will “the coals of fire” be found in you who are never set on fire by the…Early Church Fathers on Psalms 39 →
"And while I was musing, the fire burned" [Psalms 39:3]....I reflected on the words of my Lord, "Thou wicked and slothful servant, you ought to have put My money to the exchangers,Early Church Fathers on Psalms 39 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 39:3 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleMy heart was hot within me,.... Either with zeal for God; or rather with envy at the prosperity of wicked men, and with impatience at his own afflictions; while I was musing the fire burned; not the
Read John Gill on Psalms 39 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryMy heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue, My heart was hot within me; while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue - (cf. Jeremiah 20:9.) On "musing," cf.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 39 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleMusing, i.e. considering in my own thoughts the great wickedness and successfulness of mine enemies, and other wicked men; and withal mine own and other good mews integrity, attended with great troubles and miseries in this life. The fire burned; my thoughts kindled my passions. Then spake I with my tongue, to wit, such words as I had purposed not to speak, ; rash and impatient words: either, 1. Some words not here expressed; which having uttered to men, he turneth his speech to God, . Or, 2. Those which here follow.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 39 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 39:3 My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: [then] spake I with my tongue,Ver. 3. My heart was hot within me] It was almost suffocated for want of vent. By heat of heart and fire kindled, saith one, the prophet meaneth, not only the greatness of his grief, as they that are grievously sick feel great force and power of heat; but he meaneth also some motions that he had to impatience and fretting; to which fault they are very much subject that are hot, and given to heat: thus he. This distemper to prevent, God and Nature have placed the heart near unto the lungs, ut cum ira accenditur, pulmonis humore temperetur, that, when it is heated with wrath, it may be…
Read John Trapp on Psalms 39 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(3) The fire burned.—The attempt at repression only makes the inward flame of feeling burn the more fiercely, till at last it is too much for the resolution that has been formed, and the passion of the heart breaks out in words. Like the modern poet, the Hebrew bard had felt “Twere better not to breathe or speak Than cry for strength, remaining weak, And seem to find, but still to seek.” “But thought is too much for him, and he breaks into speech, not, however, fretfully, still less with bitter invective against others. It is a dialogue with the ruler of destiny, in which frail man wants to face his condition, and know the worst.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 39 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 3. My heart was hot within me] A natural feeling of repressed grief. While I was musing] What was at first a simple sensation of heat produced a flame; the fire broke out that had long been smothered. It is a metaphor taken from vegetables, which, being heaped together, begin to heat and ferment, if not scattered and exposed to the air; and will soon produce a flame, and consume themselves and every thing within their reach.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 39 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges3. burned] Better, as R.V. from Coverdale and P.B.V., kindled. The smouldering fire of passion within could no longer be restrained from bursting into a flame of words. Comp. (though the cause was different) Jeremiah 20:9.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 39 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleMy heart was hot within me - My mind became more and more excited; my feelings more and more intense. The attempt to suppress my emotions only more and more enkindled them.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 39 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
My heart grew hot within me; as I mused, the fire burned. Then I spoke with my tongue:
My heart was hot within me. While I meditated, the fire burned. I spoke with my tongue:
My heart grew hot within me; as I mused, the fire burned. Then I spoke with my tongue:
my anxiety intensified. As I thought about it, I became impatient. Finally I spoke these words:
Tyndale line
My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue,
My heart was hot within me; While I was musing the fire burned; Then spake I with my tongue:
My heart was hot within me; while I was musing the fire kindled: then spake I with my tongue:
My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then I spoke with my tongue.
Mine heart was hote within me, and while I was musing, the fire kindeled, and I spake with my tongue, saying,
Strictly literal
My heart burned within me; the fire was kindled in my musing: I spoke with my tongue,
Hot [is] my heart within me, In my meditating doth the fire burn, I have spoken with my tongue.
My heart [is] hot within me, || In my meditating the fire burns, || I have spoken with my tongue.
(39:4) My heart was hot within me, in my self-communing there burnt a fire: [then] spoke I with my tongue,
My heart became hot; when I thought about these things, it burned like a fire. Then finally I spoke.
From the Latin
And he heard my prayers, and brought me out of the pit of misery and the mire of dregs. And he set my feet upon a rock, and directed my steps.
Simplified
My mind burned as if on fire; I had to say what I was thinking:
My heart was burning in my breast; while I was deep in thought the fire was lighted; then I said with my tongue,
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint show some alignment, but only three of the eight words match directly. The Septuagint's rendering reflects a different word order and interpretation, emphasizing the emotional weight of the psalmist's experience.
חַם־ לִבִּ֨י׀ בְּקִרְבִּ֗י בַּהֲגִיגִ֥י תִבְעַר־ אֵ֑שׁ דִּ֝בַּ֗רְתִּי בִּלְשֽׁוֹנִי׃
3 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in Psalms 39:3
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.
חָמַם (chamam) is a Hebrew verb meaning to be or become warm. It can refer to physical warmth, as well as metaphorical heat, such as passion or arousal. The verb appears in various forms, including Qal (to grow warm), Niphal (to inflame oneself), Piel (to warm), and Hithpael (to warm oneself). The entries indicate its use in contexts like conception and idolatry.
[חָמַם] vb. be or become warm
Qal
lit., be or grow warm
fig.
of heat in conception (animals)
Niph. inflame oneself with, of idolatry.
Pi. keep eggs warm
Hithp. warm oneself
base
H2552 חָמַם be or become warm
2552 chamam khaw-mam'
a primitive root; to be hot (literally or
figuratively):--enflame self, get (have) heat, be (wax) hot,
(be, wax) warm (self, at).
חָמַם (cha.mam) — to warm.
1) to be hot, become warm
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be or grow warm
1a2) of passion (fig.)
1b) (Niphal) to become aroused, inflame oneself with
1c) (Piel) to warm
1d) (Hithpael) to warm oneself
HVqp3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singularHVqp3ms
The Hebrew word לֵב (lev) means 'heart' and encompasses the inner man, mind, will, and emotions. It refers to the center of feelings, intellect, and moral character, as well as the seat of appetites and courage. The entries suggest a broad range of meanings related to human experience and thought, with a specific mention of its use in Jeremiah 51:1.
לֵב 599 n.m. (f.) inner man, mind, will, heart
seldom of things in the midst of the sea
elsewhere of men
the inner man in contrast with the outer
the inner man, indef., soul, comprehending mind, affections and will
specific reference to mind
spec. ref. to inclinations, resolutions and determinations of the will
spec. ref. to conscience
[various]
for the man himself
as seat of appetites
as seat of emotions and passions
seat of courage
base
לֵב קָמָי prob. late Atbash Je 51:1.
ref
H3820a לֵב inner man, mind, will, heart . seldom of things in the midst of the sea
. elsewhere of men . the inner man in contrast with the outer
. the inner man, indef., soul, comprehending mind, affections and will
. specific reference to mind
. spec. ref. to inclinations, resolutions and determinations of the will
. spec. ref. to conscience
. [various]
. for the man himself
. as seat of appetites
. as seat of emotions and passions
. seat of courage
H3820b לֵב קָמָי prob. late Atbash
3820 leb labe
a form of 3824; the heart; also used (figuratively) very
widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect;
likewise for the centre of anything:--+ care for, comfortably,
consent, X considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-),
(hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart((-ed)), X
heed, X I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), X regard((-ed)), X
themselves, X unawares, understanding, X well, willingly,
wisdom.
see HEBREW for 03824
לֵב (lev) — heart.
1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding
1a) inner part, midst
1a1) midst (of things)
1a2) heart (of man)
1a3) soul, heart (of man)
1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory
1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will)
1a6) conscience
1a7) heart (of moral character)
1a8) as seat of appetites
1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
לֵב (lev) — Leb.
§ Leb- = "heart of"
(probably a cryptic name for Babylon by Atbash)
HNcmsc/Sp1bs — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp1bs
קֶ֫רֶב (qereb) refers to the inward part or midst of something, encompassing both physical and figurative meanings. It can denote the center of a person or object, as well as the seat of thought and emotion. The term also relates to the entrails of sacrificial animals. It is used in various contexts, including references to being among or within a group.
קֶ֫רֶב 227 n.[m.] inward part, midst
base
H7130 קֶ֫רֶב inward part, midst
7130 qereb keh'-reb
from 7126; properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center,
whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with
preposition):--X among, X before, bowels, X unto charge, +
eat (up), X heart, X him, X in, inward (X -ly, part, -s,
thought), midst, + out of, purtenance, X therein, X through, X
within self.
see HEBREW for 07126
קֶ֫רֶב (qe.rev) — entrails: among.
: among/within
1) midst, among, inner part, middle
1a) inward part
1a1) physical sense
1a2) as seat of thought and emotion
1a3) as faculty of thought and emotion
1b) in the midst, among, from among (of a number of persons)
1c) entrails (of sacrificial animals)
Also means: qe.rev (קֶ֫רֶב ": inner_parts" H7130H)
קֶ֫רֶב (qe.rev) — entrails: inner parts.
: inner_parts
1) midst, among, inner part, middle
1a) inward part
1a1) physical sense
1a2) as seat of thought and emotion
1a3) as faculty of thought and emotion
1b) in the midst, among, from among (of a number of persons)
1c) entrails (of sacrificial animals)
HR/Ncmsc/Sp1bs — Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHR/Ncmsc/Sp1bs
The Hebrew word הָגִיג (*hagiyg*) refers to a form of murmuring or whispering, often associated with meditation or musing. It is derived from an unused root related to another Hebrew word. The entries consistently highlight its meanings related to contemplation and complaint.
[הָגִיג] n.m. murmuring (Che), whisper, musing
base
H1901 הָגִיג
1901 hagiyg haw-gheeg'
from an unused root akin to 1897; properly, a murmur, i.e.
complaint:--meditation, musing.
see HEBREW for 01897
הָגִיג (ha.gig) — meditation.
1) whisper, musing, murmuring
1a) murmuring
1b) musing
HR/Ncmsc/Sp1bs — Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHR/Ncmsc/Sp1bs
The Hebrew word בָּעַר (ba'ar) has two primary meanings: to burn or consume, and to be brutish or stupid. It encompasses actions related to fire, such as kindling and burning, as well as figurative uses like consuming guilt. Additionally, it can denote a state of dullness or lack of receptiveness. The lexicons provide various nuances, particularly in how the burning aspect can relate to wrath or destruction.
[בָּעַר] vb. burn, consume
Qal burn
Pi.
kindle
burn
fig. consume, utterly remove
Pu. burn (i.e. be supplied with fire), of fire-jar
Hiph.
kindle
burn up
base
[בָּעַר] vb. denom. be brutish
Qal be stupid, dull-hearted, unreceptive
Niph. brutish, stupid
Pi. feed, graze
Hiph. cause to be grazed over
base
H1197a [בָּעַר] burn, consume .burn
. . kindle
. burn
. fig. consume, utterly remove
. burn (i.e. be supplied with fire), of fire-jar
. . kindle
. burn up
H1197b [בָּעַר] vb. denom. be brutish .be stupid, dull-hearted, unreceptive
. brutish, stupid
. feed, graze
. cause to be grazed over
1197 ba`ar baw-ar'
a primitive root; to kindle, i.e. consume (by fire or by
eating); also (as denominative from 1198) to be(-come)
brutish:--be brutish, bring (put, take) away, burn, (cause to)
eat (up), feed, heat, kindle, set ((on fire)), waste.
see HEBREW for 01198
בָּעַר (ba.ar) — to burn: burn.
: burn/ignite
1) to burn, consume, kindle, be kindled
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to begin to burn, be kindled, start burning
1a2) to burn, be burning
1a3) to burn, consume
1a4) Jehovah's wrath, human wrath (fig.)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to kindle, burn
1b2) to consume, remove (of guilt) (fig.)
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to kindle
1c2) to burn up
1c3) to consume (destroy)
1d) (Pual) to burn
בָּעַר (ba.ar) — be brutish.
v denom
1) to be stupid, brutish, barbarous
1a) (Qal) to be stupid, dull-hearted, unreceptive
1b) (Niphal) to be stupid, dull-hearted
1c) (Piel) to feed, graze
1d) (Hiphil) to cause to be grazed over
בָּעַר (ba.ar) — to burn: destroy.
: destroy
1) to burn, consume, kindle, be kindled
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to begin to burn, be kindled, start burning
1a2) to burn, be burning
1a3) to burn, consume
1a4) Jehovah's wrath, human wrath (fig.)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to kindle, burn
HVqi3fs — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person feminine singularHVqi3fs
אֵשׁ (esh) means 'fire' and encompasses various types, including natural fire, supernatural fire associated with divine appearances, and fire used for cooking or on altars. It can also figuratively represent God's anger. The entries consistently highlight its literal and metaphorical uses, with no significant disagreement among lexicons.
אֵשׁ 377 n.f. fire
fire, of conflagration
of supernatural fire
fire for cooking, roasting, parching
esp. of altar fire
fig. of Yahweh's anger
in various combinations
base
H784 אֵשׁ fire . fire, of conflagration
. of supernatural fire
. fire for cooking, roasting, parching
. esp. of altar fire
. fig. of Yahweh's anger
. in various combinations
784 'esh aysh
a primitive word; fire (literally or figuratively):--
burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot.
אֵשׁ (esh) — fire.
1) fire
1a) fire, flames
1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany)
1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching)
1d) altar-fire
1e) God's anger (fig.)
Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)
HNcbsa — Noun common · both singular absoluteHNcbsa
fir ('esh; pur):
These are the common words for fire, occurring very frequently. 'Ur, "light" (Isa 24:15 the King James Version; compare the Revised Version (British and American); Isa 31:9, and see FIRES), nur (Aramaic) (Da 3:22 ff) are found a few times, also 'eshshah (Jer 6:29), and be`erah (Ex 22:6), once each. Ac 28:2,3 has pura, "pyre," and Mr 14:54; Lu 22:56, phos, "light," the Revised Version (British and American) "in the light (of the fire)." "To set…
Fire
(1.) For sacred purposes. The sacrifices were consumed by fire (Gen. 8:20). The ever-burning fire on the altar was first kindled from heaven (Lev. 6:9, 13; 9:24), and afterwards rekindled at the dedication of Solomon’s temple (2 Chr. 7:1, 3). The expressions “fire from heaven” and “fire of the Lord” generally denote lightning, but sometimes also the fire of the altar was so called (Ex. 29:18; Lev. 1:9; 2:3; 3:5, 9).
Fire for a sacred purpose obtained otherwise than from the altar was called “strange fire” (Lev. 10:1, 2;
is represented as the symbol of Jehovah’s presence and the instrument of his power, in the way either of approval or of destruction. (Exodus 3:2; 14:19) etc. There could not be a better symbol for Jehovah than this of fire, it being immaterial, mysterious, but visible, warming, cheering, comforting, but also terrible and consuming. Parallel with this application of fire and with its symbolical meaning are to be noted the similar use for sacrificial purposes and the respect paid to it, or to the heavenly bodies as symbols of deity, which prevailed among so many nations of antiquity, and of which the traces are not even now extinct; e.g. the Sabean and Magian systems of worship. (Isaiah 27:9) Fire for sacred purposes obtained elsewhere than from the altar was called "strange fire," and for the use of such Nadab and Abihu were punished…
In Scripture, is often connected with the presence of Jehovah; as in the burning bush, and on Mount Sinai, Ex 3:2 19:18 Ps 18:1-50 Hab 1:1-3:19. The second coming of Christ will be "in flaming fire," 2Th 1:8. In the New Testament it illustrates the enlightening, cheering, and purifying agency of the Holy Spirit, Mt 3:11 Ac 2:3. By sending fire from heaven to consume sacrifices, God often signified his acceptance of them: as in the case of Abel, Ge 4:4; Abraham, Ge…
דָבַר (dabar) is a Hebrew verb primarily meaning 'to speak.' It encompasses a range of actions including declaring, commanding, and conversing. The root suggests a figurative use of words, with some entries noting a rare destructive sense of subduing. Various forms of the verb indicate different nuances, such as speaking with one another or making promises.
[דָבַר] 1142 vb. speak (original mng. dub.)
Qal speak
Niph. reciprocal sense, speak with one another, talk
Pi. speak
Pu. in the day when she may be spoken for
Hithp. speaking this word
Hiph. either leads subject, or puts to flight, fig. for subdues
base
H1696 דָבַר speak (original mng. dub.)
1696 dabar daw-bar'
a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used
figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive
sense) to subdue:--answer, appoint, bid, command, commune,
declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse,
say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think,
use (entreaties), utter, X well, X work.
דָבַר (da.var) — to speak: speak.
: speak/tell/command
1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing
1a) (Qal) to speak
1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to speak
1c2) to promise
1d) (Pual) to be spoken
1e) (Hithpael) to speak
1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
דָבַר (da.var) — to speak: subdue.
: subdue
1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing
1a) (Qal) to speak
1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to speak
1c2) to promise
1d) (Pual) to be spoken
1e) (Hithpael) to speak
1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
דָבַר (da.var) — to speak: promise.
: promise/declare
1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing
1a) (Qal) to speak
1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to speak
1c2) to promise
1d) (Pual) to be spoken
1e) (Hithpael) to speak
HVpp1cs — Verb · Piel · perfect first person common singularHVpp1cs
spok (1Ki 7:33).
See SEA, THE MOLTEN.
The Hebrew word לָשׁוֹן (*lashon*) primarily means 'tongue,' referring to both the organ of speech in humans and animals. It can also denote 'language' and has figurative uses, such as a 'tongue-shaped' wedge or bay. The entries highlight its literal and metaphorical applications, but do not present any significant disagreements among the lexicons.
לָשׁוֹן n.m. and (more oft.) f. tongue
tongue of men
= language
tongue of animals
tongue of fire
= (tongue-shaped) wedge of gold
= (tongue-shaped) bay of sea
base
H3956 לָשׁוֹן tongue . tongue of men
. = language
. tongue of animals
. tongue of fire
. = (tongue-shaped) wedge of gold
. = (tongue-shaped) bay of sea
3956 lashown law-shone'
or lashon {law-shone'}; also (in plural) feminine lshonah
{lesh-o-naw'}; from 3960; the tongue (of man or animals), used
literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech),
and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of
water):--+ babbler,bay, + evil speaker, language, talker,
tongue, wedge.
see HEBREW for 03960
לָשׁוֹן (la.shon) — tongue.
: tongue/words
1) tongue
1a) tongue (of men)
1a1) tongue (literal)
1a2) tongue (organ of speech)
1b) language
1c) tongue (of animals)
1d) tongue (of fire)
1e) wedge, bay of sea (tongue-shaped)
לָשׁוֹן (la.shon) — tongue: language.
: language
1) tongue
1a) tongue (of men)
1a1) tongue (literal)
1a2) tongue (organ of speech)
1b) language
1c) tongue (of animals)
1d) tongue (of fire)
1e) wedge, bay of sea (tongue-shaped)
לָשׁוֹן (la.shon) — tongue: bar.
: bar/projection/bay
1) tongue
1a) tongue (of men)
1a1) tongue (literal)
1a2) tongue (organ of speech)
1b) language
1c) tongue (of animals)
1d) tongue (of fire)
1e) wedge, bay of sea (tongue-shaped)
HR/Ncbsc/Sp1bs — Preposition · noun common both singular construct · suffixHR/Ncbsc/Sp1bs