Psalms 49:6 — Word Study
WLCהַבֹּטְחִ֥ים עַל־ חֵילָ֑ם וּבְרֹ֥ב עָ֝שְׁרָ֗ם יִתְהַלָּֽלוּ׃
BSAwhat?mâh to fearyârêʼ dayyôwm badraʻ iniquityʻâvôn supplantingʻâqêb to turnçâbab
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| הַבֹּטְחִ֥ים | those relying | Particle, verb qal participle (active) masculine plural |
| עַל־ | on | Preposition |
| חֵילָ֑ם | wealth their | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| וּבְרֹ֥ב | and in [the] greatness of | Conjunction, preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| עָ֝שְׁרָ֗ם | rich[es] their | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| יִתְהַלָּֽלוּ׃ | they boast | Verb, Hithpael, imperfect third person masculine plural |
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| BSB | They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches. |
| KJV | They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; |
| ASV | They that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; |
| YLT | Those trusting on their wealth, And in the multitude of their riches, Do shew themselves foolish. |
| WEB | Those who trust in their wealth, and boast in the multitude of their riches— |
| BBE | Even of those whose faith is in their wealth, and whose hearts are lifted up because of their stores. |
The translations agree on the key concepts of trusting and boasting in wealth.
The sentence is structured with two main clauses connected by a conjunction, emphasizing the parallel actions of trusting and boasting.
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Deep Study — Psalms 49:6
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Context — The Folly of Trusting in Wealthgenerated
Psalm 49:6 reflects on the tendency of some individuals to place their trust in their material wealth and to boast about their riches. This psalm serves as a warning against relying on earthly possessions, especially in times of trouble, as highlighted in the surrounding verses, such as Psalm 49:5 and Psalm 49:7, which emphasize the limitations of wealth in providing true security and redemption.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 52:7 | “Look at the man who did not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his wealth and strengthened himself by destruction.” |
| 2 | Psalm 62:10 | Place no trust in extortion, or false hope in stolen goods. If your riches increase, do not set your heart upon them. |
| 3 | Job 31:24–25 | If I have put my trust in gold or called pure gold my security, |
| 4 | Proverbs 10:15 | The wealth of the rich man is his fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor. |
| 5 | Proverbs 23:5 | When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 12 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — הַבֹּטְחִ֥ים, ha.bo.te.Chimgenerated
The word הַבֹּטְחִ֥ים (ha.bo.te.Chim) is a participle form of the verb בָּטַח (batach), meaning 'to trust' or 'to rely on.' This form indicates those who are actively in the state of trusting, specifically in their wealth. The parsing as a masculine plural participle suggests a group of people characterized by their reliance.
In this verse, the psalmist critiques the mindset of those who place their confidence in material possessions, implying that such trust is misplaced. The emphasis is on the action of trusting, which carries connotations of security and assurance that is ultimately unfounded when it comes to wealth.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In the Berean Standard Bible, the verse is rendered as 'They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.' This wording is consistent across other translations such as the KJV and ASV.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse consists of two main clauses connected by the conjunction 'and.' The first clause, 'They trust in their wealth,' presents the subject and their action, while the second clause, 'boast in their great riches,' describes an additional action of the same subject.
The structure highlights the parallel actions of trusting and boasting, reinforcing the idea that those who rely on wealth also take pride in it, illustrating a close relationship between trust and self-glorification.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates הַבֹּטְחִ֥ים as φοβοῦμαι, which means 'to fear' or 'to be afraid.' This choice suggests a broader interpretation, as it implies that those who trust in wealth may ultimately face fear or insecurity.
This translation indicates a potential shift in focus from the act of trusting to the consequences of such trust, highlighting the vulnerability of those who rely on material wealth.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 49:6 warns against relying on wealth and boasting about riches. It highlights that trusting in material possessions is unwise, especially in difficult times. The surrounding verses emphasize the limitations of wealth in providing true security.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Trusting in wealth means placing one's confidence in material possessions for security and well-being, rather than relying on God.
Boasting about riches is seen as foolish because it reflects a misplaced sense of security and pride in something that is ultimately temporary and unreliable.
This verse serves as a reminder to evaluate where we place our trust and to be cautious of valuing material wealth over spiritual well-being.
The surrounding verses emphasize the futility of relying on wealth, especially in times of trouble, and the importance of seeking true security through faith.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways do I see people today placing their trust in wealth?
- How can I guard against the temptation to boast about my own material possessions?
- What does it look like to trust in God rather than in riches?
- How can I encourage others to find their security in faith instead of wealth?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early church fathers have commented on this verse, using it to illustrate the dangers of trusting in material wealth and the need for humility before God.
Even if he seems to be one of the very powerful people in this life, even if he is surrounded with a great number of possessions, these words teach him to descend from such a notion and to humble himself under the mighty hand of God.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 49 →
But who are they whom the "iniquity of their heel shall compass"? "They who trust in their virtue, and in the abundance of their riches do glory" [Psalms 49:6].Early Church Fathers on Psalms 49 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 49:6 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThey that trust in their wealth,.... In their outward force, power, and strength; their horses, chariots, and armies; see Psalms 33:16; or in their worldly goods and substance; which seems to be the
Read John Gill on Psalms 49 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThey that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 49 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleAs that which can and will secure them from God’ s judgments, and from the calamities of human life. The psalmist having said that he and other good men had no sufficient cause of fear from their present sufferings from ungodly men, now he proceeds, on the contrary, to show that his ungodly enemies had no reason to be secure and confident because of their present riches and prosperous success.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 49 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 49:6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;Ver. 6. They that trust in their wealth] Which was never yet true to those that trusted in it; and yet it is wondrous hard to have wealth, and not in some measure to trust in it; that is, to think ourselves simply the better and the safer for it, as our Saviour showeth, and his disciples, after some wonderment, at length understood him; so Mark 10:23-24. Hence that strict charge, 1 Timothy 6:17. And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches] Contrary to Jeremiah 9:23. This psalm sets forth the better gloriation of a believer in the grace of God, and in his blessed condition, wherein he…
Read John Trapp on Psalms 49 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(6) They that—i.e., the rogues implied in the last verse.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 49 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges5–12. The limits to the power and the possession of wealth.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 49 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThey that trust in their wealth - The first reason why there was no cause of alarm is drawn Psalms 49:6-10 from the “powerlessness” of wealth, as illustrated by the fact that it can do nothing to save life or to prevent death.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 49 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible6-9. His first argument is grounded on the insufficiency of wealth and worldly power to save life, or to bring back from the grave.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Psalms 49 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.
Those who trust in their wealth, and boast in the multitude of their riches—
They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.
They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.
Tyndale line
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
They that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
They trust in their goods, and boast them selues in the multitude of their riches.
Strictly literal
They depend upon their wealth, and boast themselves in the abundance of their riches. ...
Those trusting on their wealth, And in the multitude of their riches, Do shew themselves foolish.
Those trusting on their wealth, || And in the multitude of their riches, || Show themselves foolish.
(49:7) Of those that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves of the multitude of their riches?
Why should I fear those who trust in their wealth and boast about the amount of their riches?
From the Latin
And the heavens shall declare his justice: for God is judge.
Simplified
They trust in their wealth; they boast about their riches,
Even of those whose faith is in their wealth, and whose hearts are lifted up because of their stores.
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 הַבֹּטְחִ֥ים עַל־ חֵילָ֑ם וּבְרֹ֥ב עָ֝שְׁרָ֗ם יִתְהַלָּֽלוּ׃, which closely aligns with the Septuagint, confirming that both texts convey the same core message about the folly of trusting in wealth. The Dead Sea Scrolls show some restoration, but the core message remains consistent with the Masoretic Text.
הַבֹּטְחִ֥ים עַל־ חֵילָ֑ם וּבְרֹ֥ב עָ֝שְׁרָ֗ם יִתְהַלָּֽלוּ׃
6 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.
[למה] [אירא] [בימי] רע עון [עקב׳י] יסוב׳ני
1 word on the leather — 2 partly restored, 4 supplied entire by an editor.
[למה] אירא בימי [רע] [עון] [עקב׳י] [יסוב׳ני]
nothing on the leather here — 2 partly restored, 5 supplied entire by an editor.
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 49:6
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
בָּטַח (batach) is a Hebrew verb meaning to trust or have confidence. It conveys a sense of security and boldness, both in a personal sense and when causing others to feel secure. The entries indicate its use in different forms, such as Qal and Hiphil, covering aspects of trust and confidence.
בָּטַח vb. trust
Qal
trust
be confident
Hiph. cause to trust, make secure
base
H982 בָּטַח trust . trust
. be confident
982 batach baw-takh'
a primitive root; properly, to hie for refuge (but not so
precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident
or sure:--be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one,
woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust.
see HEBREW for 02620
בָּטַח (ba.tach) — to trust.
1) to trust
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to trust, trust in
1a2) to have confidence, be confident
1a3) to be bold
1a4) to be secure
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to cause to trust, make secure
2) (TWOT) to feel safe, be careless
HTd/Vqrmpa — Particle · verb qal participle (active) masculine pluralHTd/Vqrmpa
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
HR — 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
The Hebrew word חַ֫יִל (*chayil*) encompasses meanings related to strength, efficiency, wealth, and army. It is derived from a root meaning force and can refer to physical might, moral virtue, or resources. The entries consistently highlight its application to soldiers and military forces, with no significant disagreement noted among the lexicons.
חַ֫יִל 244 n.m. strength, efficiency, wealth, army
strength, usu. physical
ability, efficiency, often involving moral worth
wealth
force, army
base
H2428 חַ֫יִל strength, efficiency, wealth, army
2428 chayil khah'-yil
from 2342; probably a force, whether of men, means or other
resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength:--able,
activity, (+) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great)
forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong,
substance, train, (+)valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war,
worthy(-ily).
see HEBREW for 02342
חַ֫יִל (cha.yil) — strength: soldiers.
: soldiers/army
1) strength, might, efficiency, wealth, army
1a) strength
1b) ability, efficiency
1c) wealth
1d) force, army
חֵילֵךְ (che.lek) — Helech.
§ Helech = "your army"
a place near Arvad and Gammad
חַ֫יִל (cha.yil) — strength.
: strong
1) strength, might, efficiency, wealth, army
1a) strength
1b) ability, efficiency
1c) wealth
1d) force, army, soldiers/army
חַ֫יִל (cha.yil) — strength: rich.
: rich/wealth
1) strength, might, efficiency, wealth, army
1a) strength
1b) ability, efficiency
1c) wealth
1d) force, army
חַ֫יִל (cha.yil) — strength: worthy.
: worthy
1) strength, might, efficiency, wealth, army
1a) strength
1b) ability, efficiency
1c) wealth
1d) force, army
HNcmsc/Sp3mp — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3mp
רֹב (rov) refers to a multitude or abundance, encompassing ideas of greatness and numerousness. It is derived from a related root and can describe anything from a large quantity to excellence. The entries consistently highlight its use in various contexts, emphasizing its broad application in the Old Testament.
רֹב 151 n.m. multitude, abundance, greatness
base
H7230 רֹב multitude, abundance, greatness
7230 rob robe
from 7231; abundance (in any respect):--abundance(- antly),
all, X common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number),
huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much,
multitude, plenty(-ifully), X very (age).
see HEBREW for 07231
רֹב (rov) — abundance.
1) multitude, abundance, greatness
1a) multitude
1a1) abundance, abundantly
1a2) numerous
1b) greatness
HC/R/Ncmsc — Conjunction · preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHC/R/Ncmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
עֹ֫שֶׁר (osher) primarily means 'riches' or 'wealth.' It is derived from the root word associated with abundance. The entries consistently emphasize its meaning related to material wealth, with no significant disagreement among lexicons.
H6239 עֹ֫שֶׁר riches
6239 `osher o'-sher
from 6238; wealth:--X far (richer), riches.
see HEBREW for 06238
עֹ֫שֶׁר (o.sher) — riches.
wealth, riches
HNcmsc/Sp3mp — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3mp
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
HVti3mp — Verb · Hithpael · imperfect third person masculine pluralHVti3mp
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…