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Psalms 58:10 — Word Study

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WLCיִשְׂמַ֣ח צַ֭דִּיק כִּי־ חָזָ֣ה נָקָ֑ם פְּעָמָ֥יו יִ֝רְחַ֗ץ בְּדַ֣ם הָרָשָֽׁע׃

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Psalms 58:10quick helps
In a sentenceThe righteous will celebrate their vindication and demonstrate their triumph over the wicked.
Who is speakingThe psalmist, reflecting on divine justice.
Where we areThis verse is part of a psalm that addresses the fate of the wicked and the joy of the righteous.
The hard wordנָקָם
Take awayThe righteous will find joy in God's justice against the wicked.
8 commentators on this verse Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them › clause subjectטֶרֶם verbבְּ The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
How rare are these words?in the Old Testament

Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.

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Deep Study — Psalms 58:10

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Context — The Fate of the Wickedgenerated

8Like a slug that dissolves in its slime, like a woman’s stillborn child, may they never see the sun.
9Before your pots can feel the burning thorns— whether green or dry— He will sweep them away.
10The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.
11Then men will say, “There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!”

Psalm 58:10 reflects on the contrasting outcomes for the righteous and the wicked. The psalmist expresses that the righteous will rejoice upon witnessing God's justice and retribution against the wicked, emphasizing the theme of divine vindication. This psalm serves as a reminder of the ultimate triumph of righteousness over evil, encouraging believers to trust in God's judgment.


Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
1Psalm 52:6The righteous will see and fear; they will mock the evildoer, saying,
2Psalm 64:10Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him; let all the upright in heart exult.
3Psalm 68:1–3God arises. His enemies are scattered, and those who hate Him flee His presence.
4Psalm 107:42The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth.
5Judges 5:31So may all your enemies perish, O LORD! But may those who love You shine like the sun at its brightest.” And the land had rest for forty years.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 12 references, hung on the phrase they belong to


The Key Word צַ֭דִּיק, Tza.dikgenerated

The word צַדִּיק (tzaddik) refers to a person who is righteous or just. This term encompasses moral integrity and adherence to God's laws, often used to describe individuals in right standing with God. The parsing is not specified, but its frequent use in scripture highlights its significance in discussions of morality and justice.

In this verse, the righteous are depicted as those who will rejoice when they see God's vengeance against the wicked. This joy is tied to their moral standing and the assurance that justice will prevail.


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 verse contains one main verb, יִשְׂמַ֣ח (he will rejoice), which governs the subject צַ֭דִּיק (the righteous) and is followed by a clause indicating the reason for their joy: חָזָ֣ה נָקָ֑ם (when they see vengeance). The final action is expressed with another verb, יִ֝רְחַ֗ץ (he will wash), which describes the subsequent act of cleansing.

The structure emphasizes the relationship between the righteous seeing their vindication and their response of joy and action, illustrating a cause-and-effect dynamic in the psalmist's message.


Septuagint Backgroundgenerated

In the Septuagint, the Hebrew צַדִּיק is rendered as δίκαιος (dikaios), which also means 'righteous' and carries similar connotations of moral integrity. This choice aligns with the theme of justice present in both texts.

The Greek word for vengeance, ἐκδίκησις (ekdikēsis), indicates a focus on retribution, similar to the Hebrew term, reinforcing the idea of divine justice against wrongdoing.


In plain words — the whole versegenerated

Psalm 58:10 tells us that the righteous will rejoice when they see that God has avenged them against the wicked. They will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked, symbolizing their victory and purification. This verse highlights the joy of the righteous in God's justice and the consequences faced by those who do evil.


Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated

What does it mean for the righteous to rejoice?

The righteous rejoice because they see God's justice being served, affirming their faith in divine retribution against the wicked.

Why do they wash their feet in the blood of the wicked?

Washing their feet symbolizes a complete cleansing and victory over evil, indicating that they have triumphed over the wicked.

What is the significance of vengeance in this verse?

Vengeance signifies God's justice and the moral order, where the wicked face consequences for their actions, reinforcing the belief in divine retribution.

How does this verse relate to the overall theme of justice in the Psalms?

This verse exemplifies the recurring theme in the Psalms of God's justice prevailing over evil, offering hope and assurance to the faithful.


Reflection Questionsgenerated

  1. How do I see God's justice at work in my life or in the world around me?
  2. In what ways can I celebrate the victories of righteousness over evil?
  3. What does it mean for me to be considered 'righteous' in my actions and decisions?
  4. How can I respond to injustice in a way that reflects my faith in God's ultimate justice?

The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it

Early Church Fathers have commented on this verse, discussing themes of justice and the fate of the wicked as seen in the psalmist's reflections.

John ChrysostomHOMILIES ON Philemon 3 c. 347–407
And do you wish that I should speak of another instance of God’s goodness? It is not only this, but that he does not allow the good to become bad. For if they were destined to meet with the same things, they would all be bad.
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Augustine of HippoON VARIOUS QUESTIONS TO SIMPLICIAN 2:18 354–430
There is no advantage for vessels fitted for destruction that God patiently endures them, to destroy them in due order and to use them as a means of salvation for those on whom he has mercy.
Early Church Fathers on Psalms 58 →
Augustine of HippoExposition on Psalms 58 354–430
"And a man shall say, If therefore there is fruit to a just man" [Psalms 58:10].
Early Church Fathers on Psalms 58 →

Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse

Each of these wrote on Psalms 58:10 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.

John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance,.... Before imprecated and foretold; the punishment inflicted by the Lord, to whom vengeance belongs, in a way of vindictive wrath; for what

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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's Commentary

The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.

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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy Bible

The vengeance, i.e. the vengeance of God upon his implacable enemies; not simply for himself, but for the blessed effects of it, the vindication of God’ s honour, and the deliverance of himself and of all good men. He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked, i.e. there shall be so great a slaughter of his enemies, that he might, if he so pleased, wash his feet in their blood. See the same or like expressions, .

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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 58:10 The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.Ver. 10. The righteous shall rejoice, &c.] Giving God the glory of his justice against his enemies and care of his poor people. See Exodus 15:1-27 : 1 Kings 15:3 Esther 7:10; Esther 8:9 Proverbs 11:10. He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked] A speech borrowed from great conquerors, wading up to the ancles in the blood of their enemies; or, as some think, from those that tread the wine-press with joy. Some make this the sense: the righteous, seeing the ruin of the wicked, shall become more cautious; according to that, Alterius perditio tua sit cautio.

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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(10) Wash his feet.—So in Psalms 68:23. “Wading deep in blood” is the picture suggested.

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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Verse 10. The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance] He shall have a strong proof of the Divine providence, of God's hatred against sinners, and his continual care of his followers. He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.] This can only mean that the slaughter would be so great, and at the same time so very nigh to the dwelling of the righteous, that he could not go out without dipping his feet in the blood of the wicked. The Syriac, Vulgate, Septuagint, AEthiopic, Arabic, and Anglo-Saxon, read hands instead of feet. Every thing that is vindictive in the Psalms must be considered as totally alien from the spirit of the Gospel, and not at all, under our dispensation…

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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

10, 11. The issues of the judgement: the righteous rejoice in the discomfiture of their oppressors: men in general recognise the reality of God’s moral government of the world.

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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance - When he sees the just punishment inflicted on the wicked.

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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

BSBBerean Standard Bible2020

The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.

WEBWorld English Bible2000

The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance. He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked,

MSBMajority Standard Bible2022

The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.

NETBNew English Translation2006

The godly will rejoice when they see vengeance carried out; they will bathe their feet in the blood of the wicked.

Tyndale line

KJVKing James Version1611

The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.

ASVAmerican Standard Version1901

The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked;

RVARevised Version, American1894

The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.

NWBWebster's Bible1833

The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.

GNVGeneva Bible1599

The righteous shall reioyce when he seeeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feete in the blood of the wicked.

Strictly literal

DBYDarby Translation1890

The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance; he shall wash his footsteps in the blood of the wicked:

YLTYoung's Literal Translation1862

The righteous rejoiceth that he hath seen vengeance, His steps he washeth in the blood of the wicked.

LSVLiteral Standard Version2020

The righteous rejoices that he has seen vengeance, || He washes his steps in the blood of the wicked.

ILTInterlinear Literal Translation2000

(58:11) The righteous will rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he will bathe his steps in the blood of the wicked.

ULBUnlocked Literal Bible2017

The righteous will rejoice when he sees God's vengeance; he will wash his feet in the blood of the wicked,

From the Latin

DRADouay-Rheims (Challoner)1899

I will keep my strength to thee: for thou art my protector:

Simplified

FBVFree Bible Version2020

Those who live right will be happy when they see there is punishment; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.

BBEBible in Basic English1949

The upright man will be glad when he sees their punishment; his feet will be washed in the blood of the evil-doer.

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.

clauseverbיִשְׂמַ֣חhe.will.rejoicesubjectצַ֭דִּיק[the].righteousכִּי(dm)clauseverbחָזָ֣הhe.has.seenobjectנָקָ֑םvengeanceclausenoun phrase · objectפְּעָמָ֥יfeetוhisverbיִ֝רְחַ֗ץhe.will.batheprepositional phrase · prepositionalבְּinnoun phraseדַ֣םthe.bloodnoun phraseהָofרָשָֽׁעthe.wicked

Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.


The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran

The Masoretic Text (MT) of Psalms 58:10 states, 'The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.' The Septuagint (LXX) has a similar meaning, but the specific wording and structure differ, as it does not provide a direct translation of the MT. The exact wording of the LXX is not provided, but it is noted that 7 of the 9 words correspond to the MT, indicating some level of agreement in meaning, though the phrasing is distinct. The Samaritan Pentateuch and the Dead Sea Scrolls do not provide additional evidence for this verse, so no further comparisons can be made from those sources.

Masoretic TextLeningrad Codex, c. AD 1008 — the text this page is built on

יִשְׂמַ֣ח צַ֭דִּיק כִּי־ חָזָ֣ה נָקָ֑ם פְּעָמָ֥יו יִ֝רְחַ֗ץ בְּדַ֣ם הָרָשָֽׁע׃

Septuagintthe Greek the translators chose, word by word
צַ֭דִּיקπρὸכִּי־συνιέναιנָקָ֑םὑμῶνפְּעָמָ֥יוὡσεὶיִ֝רְחַ֗ץζῶνταςבְּדַ֣םὀργῇהָרָשָֽׁע׃ὑμᾶς

7 of the 9 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.

Psalms 58:10שָׂמַחhe will rejhe will rejoiceשָׂמַחצַדִּיק[the] right[the] righteousצַדִּיקכִּיififכִּיחָזָהhe has seenhe has seenחָזָהנָקָםvengeancevengeanceנָקָםפַּ֫עַםfeet hisfeet hisפַּ֫עַםרָחַץhe will bathe will batheרָחַץדָּםin [the] blin [the] blood דָּםרָשָׁעthe wickedthe wickedרָשָׁענָקַםto avengeto avengeנָקַםצָדֵקto justifyto justifyצָדֵקפָּעַםto troubleto troubleפָּעַםדָּמַםto silenceto silence: staדָּמַםרָשַׁעbe wickedbe wickedרָשַׁעגִּילto rejoiceto rejoiceגִּילשִׂמְחָהjoyjoyשִׂמְחָהרָשָׁעwickedwickedרָשָׁעעָ֫וֶלinjusticeinjusticeעָ֫וֶליָדַעto knowto knowיָדַעקָסַםto divineto divineקָסַםאָמוֹץAmozAmozאָמוֹץצַרnarrownarrowצַרשֶׁ֫בַעsevensevenשֶׁ֫בַעכָּבַסto washto washכָּבַסבֶּ֫גֶדtreacherytreacheryבֶּ֫גֶדזָרַקto scatterto scatterזָרַקנָקִיinnocentinnocentנָקִי
meets it a little oftener than chancemeets it far oftener than chancebuilt from the same roottwo words of the verse share ita word of this versea related word

Lexicons — every word in Psalms 58:10

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.

he will rejoice [the] righteous if he has seen vengeance feet his he will bathe in [the] blood of the wicked
יִשְׂמַ֣חyis.Mach he will rejoice H8055 Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singular
155× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.
Tyndale gloss
to rejoice
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

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.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

שָׂמַח, שָׂמִ֑חַ 154 vb. rejoice, be glad

Qal 126

in common life

rejoice religiously

subj. י׳

Pi. cause to rejoice, gladden

Hiph. = Pi.

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H8055 שָׂמַח, שָׂמִ֑חַ rejoice, be glad

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

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.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

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

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HVqi3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singular
HVqi3ms
he will rejoice [the] righteous if he has seen vengeance feet his he will bathe in [the] blood of the wicked
צַ֭דִּיקTza.dik [the] righteous H6662
206× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Means being just or righteous, as seen in government, personal conduct, or character, often describing someone made right with God. It appears in descriptions of King David and other biblical leaders. The concept is central to the Bible's teachings on morality and ethics.
Tyndale gloss
righteous
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

צַדִּיק (tsaddiyq) means just or righteous, covering various aspects such as lawful behavior, moral conduct, and being justified by God. It is derived from a related root and is used to describe individuals who are upright in character and actions.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

צַדִּיק 206 adj. just, righteous

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6662 צַדִּיק just, righteous

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6662 tsaddiyq tsad-deek'

from 6663; just:--just, lawful, righteous (man).

see HEBREW for 06663

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

צַדִּיק (tsad.diq) — righteous.

1) just, lawful, righteous

1a) just, righteous (in government)

1b) just, right (in one's cause)

1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character)

1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God)

1e) right, correct, lawful

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HAamsa
HAamsa
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
Nave's Topical Bible

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Compared with

The sun Jud 5:31; Mt 13:43

Stars Da 12:3

Lights Mt 5:14; Php 2:15

Mount Zion Ps 125:1,2

Lebanon Ho 14:5-7

Treasure Ex 19:5; Ps 135:4

Jewels Mal 3:17

Gold Job 23:10; La 4:2

he will rejoice [the] righteous if he has seen vengeance feet his he will bathe in [the] blood of the wicked
כִּי־ki- if H3588 Particle
4,483× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Tyndale gloss
for
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

כִּי (ki) is a conjunction primarily meaning 'that,' 'for,' or 'when.' It indicates causal relationships and can express conditions like 'if' or 'though.' The word is versatile, appearing in various contexts to convey certainty, exception, or concession. Notably, it can combine with other particles to modify its meaning, such as in the phrase כִּי אם־ (ki im), meaning 'that if.'

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

כִּי conj. that, for, when

that

Of time, when, of the past

elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if, though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם

when or if, with a concessive force, i.e. though

Because, since

base

כִּי אם־

each part. retaining its independent force, and relating to a different clause:

that if

for if

(About 140 t.) the two particles being closely conjoined, and relating to the same clause—

limiting the prec. clause, except

the if being neglected, and treated as pleonastic, so that the clause is no longer a limitation of the preceding clause but a contradiction of it: but rather, but

after an oath, surely

base

כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3588a כִּי that, for, when . that

. . Of time, when, of the past

. elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if, though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם

. when or if, with a concessive force, i.e. though

. Because, since

H3588b כִּי אם־ . each part. retaining its independent force, and relating to a different clause: . that if

. for if

. (About 140 t.) the two particles being closely conjoined, and relating to the same clause— . limiting the prec. clause, except

. the if being neglected, and treated as pleonastic, so that the clause is no longer a limitation of the preceding clause but a contradiction of it: but rather, but

. after an oath, surely

H3588c כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3588 kiy kee

a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional

prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent

or consequent; (by implication) very widely used as a relative

conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by

other particles annexed:--and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch,

where-)as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else,

even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, +

nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then,

therefore, + (al- )though, + till, truly, + until, when,

whether, while, whom, yea, yet.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

כִּי (ki) — for.

1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since

1a) that

1a1) yea, indeed

1b) when (of time)

1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force)

1c) because, since (causal connection)

1d) but (after negative)

1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if

1f) but rather, but

1g) except that

1h) only, nevertheless

1i) surely

1j) that is

1k) but if

1l) for though

1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

כִּי [אם] (ki im) — that if: except.

1) except if

1a) but if

1b) even though

כִּי [עַל כֵּן] (ki [al ken]) — for as that: since.

1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since

1a) that

1a1) yea, indeed

1b) when (of time)

1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force)

1c) because, since (causal connection)

1d) but (after negative)

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Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HTc — Particle
HTc
The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
he will rejoice [the] righteous if he has seen vengeance feet his he will bathe in [the] blood of the wicked
חָזָ֣הcha.Zah he has seen H2372 Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
55× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Chazah means to see or perceive, and can also mean to have a vision or prophesy. It is used to describe seeing something with your eyes or in your mind.
Tyndale gloss
to see
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

חָזָה (chazah) is a Hebrew verb primarily used in poetic contexts, meaning to see or behold. It encompasses a range of meanings including perceiving, contemplating, and having visions, often in an ecstatic state. The entries highlight its use in prophesying and providing insight, with an Aramaic equivalent also noted.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

חָזָה vb. (almost wholly poet.) see, behold

Qal

see, behold

see as a seer in the ecstatic state

see, perceive

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H2372 חָזָה (almost wholly poet.) see, behold

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

2372 chazah khaw-zaw'

a primitive root; to gaze at; mentally, to perceive,

contemplate (with pleasure); specifically, to have a vision

of:--behold, look, prophesy, provide, see.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

חָזָה (cha.zah) — to see.

1) to see, perceive, look, behold, prophesy, provide

1a) (Qal)

1a1) to see, behold

1a2) to see as a seer in the ecstatic state

1a3) to see, perceive

1a3a) with the intelligence

1a3b) to see (by experience)

1a3c) to provide

Aramaic equivalent: cha.zah (חֲזָה "to see" H2370)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HVqp3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
HVqp3ms
he will rejoice [the] righteous if he has seen vengeance feet his he will bathe in [the] blood of the wicked
נָקָ֑םna.Kam vengeance H5359 Noun common · masculine singular absolute
17× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This noun means revenge or vengeance, like the vengeance God took on the Egyptians in Exodus 12:12.
Tyndale gloss
vengeance
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

נָקָם (naqam) means vengeance and is derived from the root word נָקַם (naqam). It encompasses the idea of revenge, particularly in contexts involving divine retribution or actions taken by figures like Samson and the enemies of Judah.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

נָקָם n.m. vengeance

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5359 נָקָם vengeance

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5359 naqam naw-kawm'

from 5358; revenge:--+ avenged, quarrel, vengeance.

see HEBREW for 05358

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

נָקָם (na.qam) — vengeance.

1) vengeance

1a) vengeance (by God, by Samson, by enemies of Judah)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HNcmsa — Noun common · masculine singular absolute
HNcmsa
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ven'-jans.

See AVENGE; GOEL; RETRIBUTION; REVENGE.

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

In De 32:35 Ro 12:19 Heb 10:30 Jude 1:7, means retributive justice- a prerogative of God with which those interfere who seek to avenge themselves. So also in Ac 28:4; though many suppose that the islanders meant the goddess of justice, Dike, whom the Greeks and Romans regarded as a daughter of Jupiter, and feared as an independent, just, and unappeasable deity.

Nave's Topical Bible

→ Belongs to God Ps 94:1; Ro 12:19

→ INSTANCE OF

Sons of Jacob on Hamor and Shechem Ge 34:20-31

See JUDGMENTS

See REVENGE

See RETALIATION

he will rejoice [the] righteous if he has seen vengeance feet his he will bathe in [the] blood of the wicked
פְּעָמָ֥יוpe.'a.Mav feet his H6471 Noun common masculine plural construct · suffix
118× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word refers to a beat or stroke, like a footstep or a blow. It can also mean a time or occurrence, and is used in the Bible to describe things like a single step or a repeated action.
Tyndale gloss
beat
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

פַּ֫עַם (pa'am) refers to a beat or stroke, and encompasses meanings such as foot, anvil, and occurrence. It can denote a footstep or time, indicating repetitions like once, twice, or thrice. The word is built from a root that suggests various applications related to rhythm and timing.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

פַּ֫עַם 118 n.f. beat, foot, anvil, occurrence

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6471 פַּ֫עַם beat, foot, anvil, occurrence

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6471 pa`am pah'-am

or (feminine) pa;amah {pah-am-aw'}; from 6470; a stroke,

literally or figuratively (in various applications, as

follow):--anvil, corner, foot(-step), going, (hundred-)fold,

X now, (this) + once, order, rank, step, + thrice, ((often-)),

second, this, two) time(-s), twice, wheel.

see HEBREW for 06470

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

פַּ֫עַם (pa.am) — beat.

1) stroke, beat, foot, step, anvil, occurrence

1a) foot, hoof-beat, footfall, footstep

1b) anvil

1c) occurrence, time, stroke, beat

1c1) one time, once, twice, thrice, as time on time, at this repetition, this once, now at length, now...now, at one time...at another

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HNcmpc/Sp3ms — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffix
HNcmpc/Sp3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

hiz: Used often in the King James Version with reference to a neuter or inanimate thing, or to a lower animal (Ge 1:11, "after his kind"; Le 1:16, "pluck away his crop"; Ac 12:10, "of his own accord"; 1Co 15:38, "his own body"), etc. the Revised Version (British and American) substitutes "its."

he will rejoice [the] righteous if he has seen vengeance feet his he will bathe in [the] blood of the wicked
יִ֝רְחַ֗ץyir.Chatz he will bathe H7364 Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singular
72× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The Hebrew word for washing or bathing, used in Exodus 30:19 where priests had to wash their hands and feet before entering the temple. It means to clean or purify oneself, as seen in 2 Kings 5:10 where Elisha tells Naaman to wash in the Jordan River.
Tyndale gloss
to wash: wash
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

רָחַץ (rachats) is a Hebrew verb meaning to wash or bathe. It covers various forms of washing, including washing oneself and being washed. The entries indicate its use in different grammatical forms, such as Qal, Pual, and Hithpael, which reflect actions of washing and being washed. The lexicons do not present any significant disagreement.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

רָחַץ 72 vb. wash, wash off, away, bathe

Qal 69

trans. wash (with water)

intrans. wash, bathe (oneself)

Pu. be washed

Hithp. if I washed myself in snow

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7364 רָחַץ wash, wash off, away, bathe

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7364 rachats raw-khats'

a primitive root; to lave (the whole or a part of a

thing):--bathe (self), wash (self).

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

רָחַץ (ra.chats) — to wash: wash.

: wash

1) to wash, wash off, wash away, bathe

1a) (Qal)

1a1) to wash, wash off, wash away

1a2) to wash, bathe (oneself)

1b) (Pual) to be washed

1c) (Hithpael) to wash oneself

2a) (Hithpael Passive) to be regarded clean, trustworthy

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HVqi3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singular
HVqi3ms
he will rejoice [the] righteous if he has seen vengeance feet his he will bathe in [the] blood of the wicked
בְּדַ֣םbe.Dam in [the] blood of H1818 Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct
360× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Blood refers to the liquid that flows through the body, essential for life. In the Bible, blood is often used to symbolize life, guilt, or sacrifice, as seen in the story of Jesus' crucifixion.
Tyndale gloss
blood
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

דָּם (dam) means 'blood' and refers to the blood of both humans and animals. It is often associated with death, particularly when shed, and can also figuratively denote the juice of grapes or bloodshed. The term carries religious significance and is used in various contexts, including references to guilt and innocence.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

דָּם 300 n.m. blood

blood of man or animal

usually blood become visible

blood used with religious significance

fig. of wine

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1818 דָּם blood

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1818 dam dawm

from 1826 (compare 119); blood (as that which when shed

causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of

the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed

(i.e. drops of blood):--blood(-y, -guiltiness, (-thirsty), +

innocent.

see HEBREW for 01826

see HEBREW for 0119

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

דָּם (dam) — blood.

1) blood

1a) of wine (fig.)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HR/Ncmsc — Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct
HR/Ncmsc
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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.

English usagewhat the translators’ English meant
Webster's Dictionary (1828), Webster's Unabridged (1913), Webster's Dictionary (1806)

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…

he will rejoice [the] righteous if he has seen vengeance feet his he will bathe in [the] blood of the wicked
הָרָשָֽׁע׃ha.ra.Sha' the wicked H7563 Particle · noun common masculine singular absolute
263× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word describes someone who is morally wrong, a bad person who is guilty of crime or sin against God or others. It is used to describe the wicked in biblical stories, such as in the book of Genesis.
Tyndale gloss
wicked
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

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.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

רָשָׁע 263 adj. wicked, criminal

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7563 רָשָׁע wicked, criminal

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

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

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

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)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HTd/Ncmsa — Particle · noun common masculine singular absolute
HTd/Ncmsa
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