Psalms 72:7 — Word Study
WLCיִֽפְרַח־ בְּיָמָ֥יו צַדִּ֑יק וְרֹ֥ב שָׁ֝ל֗וֹם עַד־ בְּלִ֥י יָרֵֽחַ׃
BSAMay the righteoustsaddîyq [just, upright, made right with God] flourishpârach▸ [bloom, sprout, break forth] in his daysyôwm [period of time, era, reign] and prosperityshâlôwm [abundance, greatness, peace] aboundrôb [be plentiful, thrive] untilʻad [as far as, till the point when] the moonyârêach [natural satellite, lunar cycle] is no morebᵉlîy [ceases to exist, comes to an end, without]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| יִֽפְרַח־ | he will flourish | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| בְּיָמָ֥יו | in days his | Preposition, noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| צַדִּ֑יק | [the] righteous | Adj |
| וְרֹ֥ב | and abundance of | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular construct |
| שָׁ֝ל֗וֹם | well-being | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| עַד־ | [will be] until | Preposition |
| בְּלִ֥י | not | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| יָרֵֽחַ׃ | [the] moon | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
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| BSB | May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound, until the moon is no more. |
| KJV | In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. |
| ASV | In his days shall the righteous flourish, And abundance of peace, till the moon be no more. |
| YLT | Flourish in his days doth the righteous, And abundance of peace till the moon is not. |
| WEB | In his days, the righteous shall flourish, and abundance of peace, until the moon is no more. |
| BBE | In his days may the upright do well, living in peace as long as there is a moon in heaven. |
All translations agree on the flourishing of the righteous.
The main clause expresses a wish, with additional phrases providing context and elaboration on the conditions of flourishing.







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clause
subjectצַדִּיק
verbפָּרַח
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Deep Study — Psalms 72:7
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Context — A Prayer for the Kinggenerated
Psalm 72:7 is situated within a prayer that envisions a time of justice and prosperity under a righteous king. The verses surrounding it express a longing for peace and flourishing, reflecting the ideal conditions of a just reign. This psalm captures the essence of hope for a world where righteousness prevails, and abundance is the norm.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 132:15–18 | I will bless her with abundant provisions; I will satisfy her poor with bread. |
| 2 | Isaiah 11:6–9 | The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat; the calf and young lion and fatling will be together, and a little child will lead them. |
| 3 | Isaiah 32:3–8 | Then the eyes of those who see will no longer be closed, and the ears of those who hear will listen. |
| 4 | Isaiah 35:1–10 | The wilderness and the land will be glad; the desert will rejoice and blossom like a rose. |
| 5 | Isaiah 54:11–17 | “O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 18 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יִֽפְרַח, yif.rach-generated
The verb פָּרַח (*pa.rach*) is a Qal imperfect form, meaning 'he will flourish.' It describes a state of growth, sprouting, or blooming, suggesting a vibrant and abundant life. This word evokes imagery of something breaking forth, much like a flower in bloom or a plant sprouting.
In this context, it emphasizes the flourishing of the righteous, indicating that their well-being is tied to the reign of the king. The choice of this verb highlights the dynamic and life-giving nature of righteousness in the community.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses flourish for יִֽפְרַח־, aligning with the KJV and ASV that also use flourish.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb יִֽפְרַח־ governs the sentence, indicating what the righteous will do. The structure includes a prepositional phrase that defines the time frame — בְּיָמָ֥יו — and a noun phrase that describes the subject — צַדִּ֑יק.
The sentence is structured to emphasize the flourishing of the righteous during the king's reign, with additional phrases detailing the abundance that accompanies this flourishing.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates יִֽפְרַח־ with ἀνατελεῖ, meaning 'to rise' or 'to spring up.' This choice suggests a focus on the active emergence of life and prosperity, aligning with the flourishing theme of the verse.
This translation reflects a broader interpretation, emphasizing not just the flourishing but also the vitality and growth associated with the righteous in the king's days.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 72:7 expresses a wish for the righteous to thrive during the reign of a just king, with prosperity and peace lasting until the moon no longer exists. This highlights the connection between righteousness and the well-being of the community.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Flourishing refers to thriving and growing abundantly, suggesting that the righteous will experience well-being and prosperity during the reign of a just king.
The verse indicates that when the righteous flourish, prosperity follows, suggesting a direct relationship between just leadership and the welfare of the people.
This phrase emphasizes the enduring nature of peace and prosperity, suggesting that it will last indefinitely, as long as the moon exists.
This verse encapsulates the psalm's themes of justice, peace, and flourishing under a righteous king, highlighting the ideal conditions for society.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways can I seek to flourish in my own life, reflecting the righteousness described in this verse?
- How can I contribute to a community where righteousness and prosperity abound?
- What does it mean for me to live in a way that promotes peace and well-being for others?
- How do I understand the significance of enduring peace in my life, as suggested by the phrase about the moon?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early Christian writers, such as Augustine of Hippo, reference this verse to discuss themes of justice and peace in the reign of a righteous king.
"There shall arise in His days justice and abundance of peace, until the moon be taken away" [Psalms 72:7].Early Church Fathers on Psalms 72 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 72:7 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleIn his days shall the righteous flourish,.... As the grass of the field, Psalms 72:16; the dews and rain of grace descending upon them; and as a branch, Proverbs 11:28.
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryIn his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleShall the righteous flourish; as the wicked shall be discountenanced and punished, so good men shall be encouraged, and advanced, and multiplied. So long as the moon endureth, i.e. as long as time and the world shall last; which neither was nor could be true of Solomon, who lived not long, and the peace of whose kingdom was sadly disturbed, and in a manner wholly lost, presently after his death, but was undoubtedly and eminently accomplished in Christ, who brought peace upon earth, , and left it as his legacy to his disciples, .
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 72:7 In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.Ver. 7. In his days shall the righteous flourish] As watered gardens, Jeremiah 31:12, or as the willows by the water courses, Isaiah 44:4, παντακαλωςεσται. And abundance of peace] The work of righteousness shall be peace, and the effects of righteousness quietness, and assurance for ever, Isaiah 32:17. Christ’ s subjects have peace, peace, Isaiah 25:3, a multiplied peace, a multiplied pardon, Isaiah 55:7; where sin aboundeth grace superaboundeth; neither can they commit more than God will remit unto them.
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(7) Flourish—i.e., spring up and grow like vegetation after rain. Endureth.—See margin, and comp. Job 14:12, “till the heavens be no more.”
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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 7. In his days shall the righteous flourish] There was nothing but peace and prosperity all the days of Solomon: for, "In his days Judah and Israel dwelt safely; every man under his vine and under his fig-tree, from Dan even to Beersheba;" 1Kg 4:25. So long as the moon endureth] עד בלי ירח ad beli yareach, "Till there be no more moon."
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges7. flourish] The metaphor follows naturally upon that of the preceding verse. Cp. Proverbs 11:28; Psalms 92:12-13. For the righteous LXX, Jer., Syr. read righteousness, which suits the parallelism better. so long as the moon endureth] Lit. as R.V., till the moon be no more; for all time. Cp. Job 14:12.
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleIn his days shall the righteous flourish - It will be a period when just and upright people will be protected, or when they shall receive the countenance of him who reigns.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 72 →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
May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound, until the moon is no more.
In his days, the righteous shall flourish, and abundance of peace, until the moon is no more.
May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound until the moon is no more.
During his days the godly will flourish; peace will prevail as long as the moon remains in the sky.
Tyndale line
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
In his days shall the righteous flourish, And abundance of peace, till the moon be no more.
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace, till the moon be no more.
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
In his dayes shall the righteous florish, and abundance of peace shalbe so long as the moone endureth.
Strictly literal
In his days shall the righteous flourish, and abundance of peace till the moon be no more.
Flourish in his days doth the righteous, And abundance of peace till the moon is not.
The righteous flourish in His days, || And abundance of peace until the moon is not.
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace [shall be] till the moon shall be no more.
May the righteous flourish in his days, and may there be an abundance of peace till the moon is no more.
From the Latin
Their iniquity hath come forth, as it were from fatness: they have passed into the affection of the heart.
Simplified
May those who live right prosper under his rule; may there be great prosperity until the moon is no more.
In his days may the upright do well, living in peace as long as there is a moon in heaven.
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 presents the verse as יִֽפְרַח־ בְּיָמָ֥יו צַדִּ֑יק וְרֹ֥ב שָׁ֝ל֗וֹם עַד־ בְּלִ֥י יָרֵֽחַ׃. The Septuagint agrees with 7 of the 8 words, maintaining the core meanings while differing in word order.
יִֽפְרַח־ בְּיָמָ֥יו צַדִּ֑יק וְרֹ֥ב שָׁ֝ל֗וֹם עַד־ בְּלִ֥י יָרֵֽחַ׃
7 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Psalms 72:7
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.
The Hebrew word פָּרַח (*pa.rach*) is a primitive root that encompasses several meanings, primarily related to growth and emergence. It can mean to bud, sprout, or shoot, as well as to break out in the context of leprosy or similar eruptions. Additionally, it has a sense of flying, particularly in an Aramaic context. The entries highlight its use in various forms, including Qal and Hiphil.
פָּרַח vb. bud, sprout, shoot
Qal bud, sprout, send out shoots, of vine
Hiph.
cause to bud or sprout
shew buds, sprouts, of tree
base
פָּרַח vb. break out, of leprosy and like eruptions
base
[פָּרַח] vb. fly, Aramaism
base
H6524a פָּרַח bud, sprout, shoot H6524b פָּרַח break out, of leprosy and like eruptions H6524c פָּרַח fly, Aramaism
6524 parach paw-rakh'
a primitive root; to break forth as a bud, i.e. bloom;
generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the
wings); figuratively, to flourish:--X abroad, X abundantly,
blossom, break forth (out), bud, flourish, make fly, grow,
spread, spring (up).
פָּרַח (pa.rach) — to sprout.
1) to bud, sprout, shoot, bloom
1a) (Qal) to bud, sprout, send out shoots, blossom
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to cause to bud or sprout
1b2) to show buds or sprouts
פָּרַח (pa.rach) — to break out.
(Qal) to break out (of leprosy)
פָּרַח (pa.rach) — to fly.
(Qal) to fly (Aramaism)
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
flur'-ish (parach, tsuts; anathallo):
The translation of parach, "to break forth" (Ps 72:7; 92:12,13; Pr 14:11; Isa 66:14; So 6:11; 7:12; the Revised Version (British and American) "budded"); of tsuts "to bloom" (Ps 72:16, 90:6; 92:7; 103:15; 132:18); ra`anan, "green," "fresh," is translated "flourishing" in Ps 92:14, the Revised Version (British and American) "green," and ra`anan, Aramaic in Da 4:4; nubh, "to sprout" (Zec 9:17, the King James Version…
יוֹם (yowm) means 'day' and refers to a division of time, contrasting with night. It can denote a literal 24-hour period, a general time span, or even a year. The term is used in various contexts, including the 'day of Yahweh,' which signifies a time of divine judgment. It also appears in phrases indicating temporal references like today, yesterday, and tomorrow.
יוֹם 2285 n.m. day
day, opp. night
Day as division of time
יוֹם י׳ day of Yahweh, chiefly as time of his coming in judgment, involving often blessedness for righteous
Pl. days of anyone
Days
יוֹם = time
Phrases
base
H3117 יוֹם day . day, opp. night
. Day as division of time
. יוֹם י׳ day of Yahweh, chiefly as time of his coming in judgment, involving often blessedness for righteous
. Pl. days of anyone
. Days
. יוֹם = time
. Phrases
3117 yowm yome
from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm
hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one
sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by
an associated term), (often used adverb):--age, + always, +
chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to)
day, (now a, two) days (agone), + elder, X end, + evening, +
(for) ever(-lasting, -more), X full, life, as (so) long as
(... live), (even) now, + old, + outlived, + perpetually,
presently, + remaineth, X required, season, X since, space,
then, (process of) time, + as at other times, + in trouble,
weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), X whole
(+ age), (full) year(-ly), + younger.
יוֹם (yom) — day.
: day/when/time/period
1) day, time, year
1a) day (as opposed to night)
1b) day (24 hour period)
1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1
1b2) as a division of time
1b2a) a working day, a day's journey
1c) days, lifetime (pl.)
1d) time, period (general)
1e) year
1f) temporal references
1f1) today
1f2) yesterday
1f3) tomorrow
יוֹם (yom) — day: old.
: old/(full/many)[days]
1) day, time, year
1a) day (as opposed to night)
1b) day (24 hour period)
1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1
1b2) as a division of time
1b2a) a working day, a day's journey
1c) days, lifetime (pl.)
1d) time, period (general)
1e) year
1f) temporal references
1f1) today
1f2) yesterday
1f3) tomorrow
יוֹם (yom) — day: year.
: year[of_days]
1) day, time, year
1a) day (as opposed to night)
1b) day (24 hour period)
1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1
1b2) as a division of time
Prep | N-mp | Suff — Preposition · noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHR/Ncmpc/Sp3ms
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.
צַדִּיק 206 adj. just, righteous
base
H6662 צַדִּיק just, righteous
6662 tsaddiyq tsad-deek'
from 6663; just:--just, lawful, righteous (man).
see HEBREW for 06663
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
Adj — AdjHAamsa
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
Conj | N-cs — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular constructHC/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…
שָׁלוֹם (shalom) conveys a range of meanings including completeness, soundness, welfare, and peace. It can refer to physical safety and health, as well as emotional states like tranquility and friendship, particularly in human relationships and with God. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to be complete' and is used in various contexts, including greetings.
שָׁלוֹם 237 n.m. completeness, soundness, welfare, peace
completeness in no.
safety, soundness, in body
welfare, health, prosperity
peace, quiet, tranquility, contentment
peace, friendship
peace from war
as adj. those at peace with him
base
H7965 שָׁלוֹם completeness, soundness, welfare, peace
7965 shalowm shaw-lome'
or shalom {shaw-lome'}; from 7999; safe, i.e. (figuratively)
well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health,
prosperity, peace:--X do, familiar, X fare, favour, + friend,
X great, (good) health, (X perfect, such as be at)
peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty),
salute, welfare, (X all is, be) well, X wholly.
see HEBREW for 07999
שָׁלוֹם (sha.lom) — peace.
: peace
1) completeness, soundness, welfare, peace
1a) completeness (in number)
1b) safety, soundness (in body)
1c) welfare, health, prosperity
1d) peace, quiet, tranquillity, contentment
1e) peace, friendship
1e1) of human relationships
1e2) with God especially in covenant relationship
1f) peace (from war)
1g) peace (as adjective)
שָׁלוֹם (ye.ho.vah sha.lom) — Peace.
This name means completeness, peace
Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
שָׁלוֹם (sha.lom) — peace: well-being.
: well-being
1) completeness, soundness, welfare, peace
1a) completeness (in number)
1b) safety, soundness (in body)
1c) welfare, health, prosperity
1d) peace, quiet, tranquillity, contentment
1e) peace, friendship
1e1) of human relationships
1e2) with God especially in covenant relationship
1f) peace (from war)
1g) peace (as adjective)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
עַד (ad) primarily functions as a preposition, adverb, or conjunction meaning 'until,' 'up to,' or 'as far as.' It can denote spatial, temporal, or degree-related contexts, such as 'even to' or 'while.' The entries indicate its use in poetry and in various combinations, but there is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
עַד, in poetry עֲדֵי prep. as far as, even to, up to, until, while
prep.
of space
Of time
Of degree
conj.
until
While
Of degree, to the point that, so that even (rare)
עַד לְ, a strengthened form for עַד. Thus
of space
Of time
Of degree
base
H5704 עַד, in poetry עֲדֵי as far as, even to, up to, until, while . prep. . of space
. Of time
. Of degree
. conj. . until
. While
. Of degree, to the point that, so that even (rare)
. עַד לְ, a strengthened form for עַד. Thus . of space
. Of time
. Of degree
5704 `ad ad
properly, the same as 5703 (used as a preposition, adverb or
conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long,
or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during,
while, until) or degree (equally with):--against, and, as,
at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as),
(hither-)to, + how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that,
till, toward, until, when, while, (+ as) yet.
see HEBREW for 05703
עַד (ad) — till.
prep
1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as
1a) of space
1a1) as far as, up to, even to
1b) in combination
1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from)
1c) of time
1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end
1d) of degree
1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like
conj
2) until, while, to the point that, so that even
Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Prep — PrepositionHR
בְּלִי (bli) refers to a state of wearing out or destruction, and serves as an adverb of negation meaning 'without' or 'not.' It is derived from the root meaning failure and can indicate absence or lack in various contexts.
בְּלִי subst. wearing out, hence
fig. destruction
defect, failure, hence adv. of negation
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H1097 בְּלִי subst. wearing out, hence . fig. destruction
. defect, failure, hence adv. of negation
1097 bliy bel-ee'
from 1086; properly, failure, i.e. nothing or destruction;
usually (with preposition) without, not yet, because not, as
long as, etc.:--corruption, ig(norantly), for lack of, where
no...is, so that no, none, not, un(awares), without.
see HEBREW for 01086
בְּלִי (be.li) — without.
subst
1) wearing out
adv of negation
2) without, no, not
Part — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
יָרֵחַ (yareach) means 'moon,' particularly in a poetic context. It is derived from a root related to another word, but the entries do not elaborate on its usage in specific verses.
יָרֵחַ n.m. moon, esp. poet.
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H3394 יָרֵחַ moon, esp. poet.
3394 yareach yaw-ray'-akh
from the same as 3391; the moon:--moon. Yrechow. See
3405.
see HEBREW for 03391
see HEBREW for 03405
יָרֵחַ (ya.re.ach) — moon.
moon
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
moon (yareach; meaning obscure--probably "wanderer"; by some given as "paleness"; selene): The moon was very early worshipped by the nations of the Far East as a divinity or the representative of one or more deities. These deities were both masculine and feminine. In Assyria and Babylonia the most common name for the moon-god was Sin or Sen. In Babylonia he was also called Aku and Nannara. In Egypt the moon was representative of several deities, all masculine. The chief of these was Thoth the god of knowledge, so called because the moon was the measurer of time. Babylonia has, also, Aa, the goddess of the moon, as the consort of the sun, while her equivalent was known in Phoenicia as Ashtaroth-karnaim. This personification and worship of the moon among the nations who were neighbors to Palestine was but part of an elaborate Nature-worship found among these people. Nor was this worship…
Moon
Heb. yareah, from its paleness (Ezra 6:15), and lebanah, the “white” (Cant. 6:10; Isa. 24:23), was appointed by the Creator to be with the sun “for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years” (Gen. 1:14-16). A lunation was among the Jews the period of a month, and several of their festivals were held on the day of the new moon. It is frequently referred to along with the sun (Josh. 10:12; Ps. 72:5, 7, 17; 89:36, 37; Eccl. 12:2; Isa. 24:23, etc.), and…
The moon held an important place in the kingdom of nature, as known to the Hebrews. Conjointly with the sun, it was appointed "for signs and for seasons, and for days and years;" though in this respect it exercised a more important influence, if by the "seasons" we understand the great religious festivals of the Jews, as is particularly stated in (Psalms 104:19) and more at length in Ecclus 43:6,7. The worship of the moon prevailed extensively among the nations of the East, and under a variety of aspects. It was one of the only two deities which commanded the reverence of all the Egyptians. The worship of the heavenly bodies is referred to in (Job 31:26,27) and Moses directly warns the Jews against it. (4:19) In the figurative language of Scripture, the moon is frequently…
This beautiful and stately ruler of the night, Ge 1:16, is one of the chief witnesses to mankind of the goodness, wisdom, and power of the Creator, Ps 8:3; and as receiving all its light from the sun, and reflecting it on all around, it is a striking image of the church of Christ. In the clear sky of the East, the moon shines with peculiar brilliancy; and it was worshipped by most nations of antiquity, either directly, or as an idol-goddess under the name of Ashtoreth, Artemis, Diana, Hecate, Meni, Mylitta, Maja, etc. The Hebrews were specially cautioned against this form of idolatry, De 4:19 17:3; and yet fell into it; 2Ki 21:3
