Psalms 85:6 — Word Study
WLCהֲֽלֹא־ אַ֭תָּה תָּשׁ֣וּב תְּחַיֵּ֑נוּ וְ֝עַמְּךָ֗ יִשְׂמְחוּ־ בָֽךְ׃
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| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| הֲֽלֹא־ | ¿ not | Particle, particle |
| אַ֭תָּה | you | Pronoun |
| תָּשׁ֣וּב | will you return | Verb, Qal, imperfect second person masculine singular |
| תְּחַיֵּ֑נוּ | will you give life? us | Verb piel imperfect second person masculine singular, suffix |
| וְ֝עַמְּךָ֗ | and people your | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| יִשְׂמְחוּ־ | they will rejoice | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine plural |
| בָֽךְ׃ | in you | Preposition, suffix |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You? |
| KJV | Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? |
| ASV | Wilt thou not quicken us again, That thy people may rejoice in thee? |
| YLT | Dost Thou not turn back? Thou revivest us, And Thy people do rejoice in Thee. |
| WEB | Won’t you revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? |
| BBE | Will you not give us life again, so that your people may be glad in you? |
Where they part company is in their rendering of תְּחַיֵּ֑נוּ — see How Translations Differ.
A main clause followed by a purpose clause, emphasizing the desired outcome of revival.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectעוֹלָם
verbאָנַף
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Psalms 85:6
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — A Plea for Revivalgenerated
Psalm 85:6 expresses a heartfelt request for God to revive His people. The psalmist acknowledges the need for restoration so that the community of believers may find joy in their relationship with God. This plea follows a reflection on God's anger and the hope for His mercy, as seen in the surrounding verses, including Psalm 85:5 and Psalm 85:7.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 80:18 | Then we will not turn away from You; revive us, and we will call on Your name. |
| 2 | Psalm 138:7 | If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me. |
| 3 | Ezra 9:8–9 | But now, for a brief moment, grace has come from the LORD our God to preserve for us a remnant and to give us a stake in His holy place. Even in our bondage, our God has given us new life and light to our eyes. |
| 4 | Isaiah 57:15 | For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. |
| 5 | Hosea 6:2 | After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 9 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — תְּחַיֵּ֑נוּ, te.chai.Ye.nugenerated
The Hebrew word חָיָה (chayah) means to live or have life, and in this context, it implies giving life or reviving. The root conveys a sense of restoration and vitality, emphasizing God's ability to bring His people back to life spiritually and physically.
This verb is in the piel stem, which often indicates an intensive action, suggesting a strong desire for God to actively restore life to His people. The parsing as an imperfect form indicates a future action, reflecting the psalmist's hope for God's intervention.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In this study, we reference the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), which uses the phrase revive.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb תָּשׁ֣וּב (will you return) governs the sentence, with two phrases dependent on it: a verb phrase asking for revival and a noun phrase identifying the subject, God's people. The structure emphasizes the psalmist's plea for divine action.
The order of the words highlights the urgency of the request, placing the call for revival directly after addressing God, which centers the focus on His power to restore.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates the key verb תְּחַיֵּ֑נוּ as ἡμῖν, which suggests a focus on the community's collective need for life. This choice indicates a broader interpretation of revival, emphasizing the communal aspect of the request.
The Greek word choice reflects the psalmist's understanding of revival as not just individual but also corporate, highlighting the importance of the people of God experiencing renewal together.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 85:6 is a prayer asking God to bring His people back to life so they can rejoice in Him. The psalmist expresses a deep desire for revival, highlighting the relationship between God and His people.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Reviving His people means restoring them spiritually and physically, renewing their strength and joy in their relationship with Him.
The psalmist recognizes that God's anger can lead to separation from Him, and he pleads for mercy and restoration.
Revival today can be understood as a spiritual awakening, where individuals and communities experience a renewed relationship with God and a deepening of faith.
Joy is a vital aspect of the believer's life, reflecting their relationship with God and serving as a testimony to others of His goodness.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of my life do I need God's revival?
- How can I cultivate joy in my relationship with God?
- What steps can I take to encourage others in their spiritual journey?
- How does understanding God's mercy influence my view of His anger?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early church fathers, such as Augustine, referenced this verse to discuss themes of restoration and divine mercy, arguing from its plea for revival.
"O God, You shall turn us again, and make us alive" [Psalms 85:6].Early Church Fathers on Psalms 85 →
But [the objector might continue], "It is by his own will that each person abandons God and is deservedly abandoned by God." Who would ever deny this? And the reason why we ask not to be brought into temptation is that this may not happen.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 85 →
But against this error, why do we not instead listen to these words: "Who has first given to him, and what recompense shall be made to him? For of him, and by him and in him are all things." And therefore,Early Church Fathers on Psalms 85 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 85:6 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleWilt thou not revive us again,.... Their return from the Babylonish captivity was a reviving of them in their bondage, Ezra 9:8 and the conversion of them in the latter day will be a reviving them
Read John Gill on Psalms 85 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryWilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? Wilt thou not revive us again? - Hebrew (the same verb as in Psalms 85:4.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 85 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThou hast once revived us in bringing us out of captivity, give us a second reviving in bringing home the rest of our brethren, and in rebuking and restraining the remainder of our enemies’ wrath.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 85 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 85:6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?Ver. 6. Wilt thou not revive us again?] Who for present are all amort, as it were, free among the dead? free of that company? That thy people may rejoice in thee] A joyless life is a lifeless life, Mortis habet vices quae trahitur vita gemitibus.
Read John Trapp on Psalms 85 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 6. Wilt thou not revive us] We have long had the sentence of death in ourselves; and have feared an utter extinction. Shall not our nation yet live before thee? Shall we not become once more numerous, pious, and powerful, that Thy people may rejoice in thee?] As the Source of all our mercies; and give thee the glory due to thy name?
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 85 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges6. Wilt thou not revive us again] Wilt not thou turn and quicken us? restoring our national life according to the promises of the prophets. See Hosea 6:2; Habakkuk 2:4; Ezekiel 37:3 ff. Cp. Psalms 71:20; Psalms 80:18. Thou is emphatic. Thou Who alone canst, Thou Who art pledged to it by Thy word.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 85 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleWilt thou not revive us again - literally, “Wilt thou not turn, or return, cause us to live;” that is, and cause us to live. The expression is equivalent to “again” as in our translation.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 85 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible6. Wilt thou not revive us—Wilt thou not turn and quicken us, or, preserve us alive? See the same prayer offered by the prophet Habakkuk (Habakkuk 3:2) when he foresaw this sad condition of Israel.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Psalms 85 →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
Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?
Won’t you revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?
Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?
Will you not revive us once more? Then your people will rejoice in you!
Tyndale line
Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?
Wilt thou not quicken us again, That thy people may rejoice in thee?
Wilt thou not quicken us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?
Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?
Wilt thou not turne againe and quicken vs, that thy people may reioyce in thee?
Strictly literal
Wilt thou not revive us again, that thy people may rejoice in thee?
Dost Thou not turn back? Thou revivest us, And Thy people do rejoice in Thee.
Do You not turn back? You revive us, || And Your people rejoice in You.
(85:7) Wilt thou not [now] revive us again, that thy people may rejoice in thee?
Will you not revive us again? Then your people will rejoice in you.
From the Latin
Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer: and attend to the voice of my petition.
Simplified
Won't you restore our lives so your people can find happiness in you?
Will you not give us life again, so that your people may be glad in you?
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 aligns with the Septuagint in conveying the same essential meaning, with all seven words matched. The Dead Sea Scrolls reflect a similar plea, although some words were supplied by an editor due to damage.
הֲֽלֹא־ אַ֭תָּה תָּשׁ֣וּב תְּחַיֵּ֑נוּ וְ֝עַמְּךָ֗ יִשְׂמְחוּ־ בָֽךְ׃
7 of the 7 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.
הלעולם תאנף ב׳נו [תמשך] [אפ׳ך] [לדר] [ודר]
3 words on the leather — 4 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
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 85:6
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.
לֹא (lo') is a Hebrew word meaning 'not' or 'no.' It serves as a simple negation and can imply absence or prohibition. The word can also be used in various contexts, often combined with other particles for emphasis or clarification. Its Aramaic equivalent is לָא (la), which also means 'not.'
לֹא or לוֹא adv. not
base
H3808 לֹא or לוֹא not
3808 lo' lo
or lowi {lo}; or loh (Deut. 3:11) {lo}; a primitive particle;
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often
used with other particles (as follows):--X before, + or else,
ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never,
no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), (X as though...,(can-), for) not (out
of), of nought, otherwise, out of, + surely, + as truly as, +
of a truth, + verily, for want, + whether, without.
לֹא (lo) — not.
1) not, no
1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition)
1b) not (with modifier-negation)
1c) nothing (subst)
1d) without (with particle)
1e) before (of time)
Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
HTi/Tn — Particle · particleHTi/Tn
אַתָּ֫ה (attah) is a second-person pronoun in Hebrew, used to address someone directly. It has masculine and feminine forms: אַתָּה for singular masculine, אַתְּ for singular feminine, אַתֶּם for plural masculine, and אַתֵּן for plural feminine. The entries indicate variations in form and usage, reflecting the pronoun's grammatical complexity.
אַתָּ֫ה, אָ֑תָּה pron. 2 s. m. thou
base
אתי, i.e. אתִּי, the older & more original form of אַתְּ thou (fem.)
base
אַתְּ, אָ֑תְּ pron. 2 s. f. thou (fem.)
base
אַתֶּם pron. 2 m. pl. you (masc.)
base
אַתֵּן pron. 2 f. pl. you (fem.)
base
H859a אַתָּ֫ה, אָ֑תָּה pron. 2 s. m. thou H859b אתי, i.e. אתִּי, the older & more original form of אַתְּ thou (fem.) H859c אַתְּ, אָ֑תְּ pron. 2 s. f. thou (fem.) H859d אַתֶּם pron. 2 m. pl. you (masc.) H859e אַתֵּן pron. 2 f. pl. you (fem.)
859 'attah at-taw'
or (shortened); aatta {at-taw'}; or wath {ath}; feminine
(irregular) sometimes nattiy {at-tee'}; plural masculine attem
{at- tem'}; feminine atten {at-ten'}; or oattenah
{at-tay'naw}; or fattennah {at-tane'-naw}; a primitive pronoun
of the second person; thou and thee, or (plural) ye and
you:--thee, thou, ye, you.
אַתָּ֫ה (at.tah) — you(m.s.).
you (second pers. sing. masc.)
אתִּי (ti) — you(f.s.).
you (second pers. sing. fem.)
A grammatical form of at.tah (אַתָּ֫ה "you(m.s.)" H0859A)
אַתְּ (at.te) — you(f.s.).
you (second pers. sing. fem.)
A grammatical form of at.tah (אַתָּ֫ה "you(m.s.)" H0859A)
אַתֶּם (at.tem) — you(m.p.).
you (second pers. pl. masc.)
Aramaic equivalent: an.tun (אַנְתּוּן "you" H0608)
אַתֵּן (at.ten) — you(f.p.).
you (second pers. pl. fem.)
A grammatical form of at.tah (אַתָּ֫ה "you(m.s.)" H0859A)
HPp2ms — PronounHPp2ms
The Hebrew word שׁוּב (shuwb) means to turn back or return, covering a wide range of contexts including physical, spiritual, and relational. It can denote returning to a previous state, repenting, or even apostatizing. The entries describe various forms and uses, including bringing back, restoring, and refreshing. Notably, it can also imply a change in course of action.
שׁוּב 1056 vb. turn back, return
Qal 683;—turn back, return:
turn back
return, come or go back
esp. return unto
of dying
of revival from death
fig. of human relations:
return to leader, king
= change so as to appoach (in purpose, desire)
turn, i.e. resort to
return to a physical condition
abs. = change course of action
fig., specif. of spiritual relations:
turn back from God = apostatize
of י׳, turn away
turn back to God (= seek penitently)
abs. repent
turn back from evil
of י׳
of י׳, return (to shew favour)
of inanimate things (sts. personified, or treated as things of life):
denoting repetition, etc.
trans.
Pō‛l.
bring back
fig. restore, refresh
restore, repair
lead away (enticingly)
shew turning = apostatize
Hiph. 353 cause to return, bring back
bring back into bondage
put back
= draw back
= give back, restore
= relinguish
= give in payment, requital
bring one back (from dead)
bring back heart
= refresh
H7725 שׁוּב turn back, return .—turn back, return: . turn back
. return, come or go back
. esp. return unto
. . of dying
. of revival from death
. fig. of human relations: . return to leader, king
. = change so as to appoach (in purpose, desire)
. turn, i.e. resort to
. return to a physical condition
. abs. = change course of action
. fig., specif. of spiritual relations: . turn back from God = apostatize
. of י׳, turn away
. turn back to God (= seek penitently)
. abs. repent
. turn back from evil
. of י׳
. of י׳, return (to shew favour)
. of inanimate things (sts. personified, or treated as things of life):
. denoting repetition, etc.
. trans.
. . bring back
. . fig. restore, refresh
. restore, repair
. lead away (enticingly)
. shew turning = apostatize
. cause to return, bring back . . bring back into bondage
. put back
. = draw back
. = give back, restore
. = relinguish
. = give in payment, requital
7725 shuwb shoob
a primitive root; to turn back (hence, away) transitively or
intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily
with the idea of return to the starting point); generally to
retreat; often adverbial, again:--((break, build, circumcise,
dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge,
make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) X again, (cause to) answer
(+ again), X in any case (wise), X at all, averse, bring
(again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back),
cease, X certainly, come again (back), X consider, +
continually, convert, deliver (again), + deny, draw back,
fetch home again, X fro, get (oneself) (back) again, X give
(again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see)
more, X needs, be past, X pay, pervert, pull in again, put
(again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh,
relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve,
שׁוּב (shuv) — to return: return.
: return
1) to return, turn back
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to turn back, return
1a1a) to turn back
1a1b) to return, come or go back
1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back
1a1d) of dying
1a1e) of human relations (fig)
1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig)
1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise
1a1f2) to turn away (of God)
1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent
1a1f4) turn back (from evil)
1a1g) of inanimate things
1a1h) in repetition
1b) (Polel)
1b1) to bring back
1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig)
1b3) to lead away (enticingly)
1b4) to show turning, apostatise
1c) (Pual) restored (participle)
1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back
1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment
1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore
1d3) to bring back, report to, answer
1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense)
HVqi2ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect second person masculine singularHVqi2ms
חָיָה (chayah) is a Hebrew verb meaning to live or have life, encompassing both literal and figurative senses. It includes various nuances such as reviving, preserving life, and restoring health. The entries detail its use in different stems, with Qal focusing on living and being quickened, while Piel and Hiphil emphasize giving life and reviving. No specific verse references are provided.
חָיָה 283 vb. live
Qal 203
live
be quickened, revive
Pi.
preserve alive, let live
give life
quicken, revive, refresh
Hiph.
preserve alive, let live
quicken, revive
base
H2421 חָיָה live .. live
. be quickened, revive
. . preserve alive, let live
. give life
. quicken, revive, refresh
. . preserve alive, let live
. quicken, revive
2421 chayah khaw-yaw'
a primitive root (compare 2331, 2421); to live, whether
literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive:--keep
(leave, make) alive, X certainly, give (promise) life, (let,
suffer to) live, nourish up, preserve (alive), quicken,
recover, repair, restore (to life), revive, (X God) save
(alive, life, lives), X surely, be whole.
see HEBREW for 02331
see HEBREW for 02421
חָיָה (cha.yah) — to live.
1) to live, have life, remain alive, sustain life, live prosperously, live for ever, be quickened, be alive, be restored to life or health
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to live
1a1a) to have life
1a1b) to continue in life, remain alive
1a1c) to sustain life, to live on or upon
1a1d) to live (prosperously)
1a2) to revive, be quickened
1a2a) from sickness
1a2b) from discouragement
1a2c) from faintness
1a2d) from death
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to preserve alive, let live
1b2) to give life
1b3) to quicken, revive, refresh
1b3a) to restore to life
1b3b) to cause to grow
1b3c) to restore
1b3d) to revive
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to preserve alive, let live
1c2) to quicken, revive
1c2a) to restore (to health)
1c2b) to revive
1c2c) to restore to life
HVpi2ms/Sp1bp — Verb piel imperfect second person masculine singular · suffixHVpi2ms/Sp1bp
US, pronoun objective case of we.
Give us this day our daily bread.
Us , pron. [OE. us, AS. s; akin to OFries. & OS. s, D. ons, G. uns, Icel. & Sw. oss, Dan. os, Goth. uns, L. nos we, us, Gr. we, Skr. nas us. . Cf. Nostrum, Our.] The persons speaking, regarded as an object; ourselves; — the objective case of we. See We. “Tell us a tale.” Chaucer.
Give us this day our daily bread. Matt. vi. 11.
Us, pron. oblique case of we
עַם (am) primarily means 'people' or 'nation,' referring to a collective group, often in the context of tribes such as those of Israel. It can also denote kinsmen or compatriots. The term appears in various contexts, including military and familial references. There is a mention of a specific individual named Ammi in Song of Solomon 6:12.
עַם, עָם 1810 n.m. people
a people, nation
= smaller units
= common people
people in gen., persons
phrases
base
[עַם] n.[m.] kinsman (on father's side)
base
H5971a עַם, עָם people H5971b עַם kinsman (on father's side)
5971 `am am
from 6004; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a
tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or
attendants; figuratively, a flock:--folk, men, nation,
people.
see HEBREW for 06004
עַם (am) — people.
: people/nation
1) nation, people
1a) people, nation
1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men
עַם (am) — kinsman.
kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — Ammi.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at Sng.6.12
§ kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — People's (Gate).
§ kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — (Ibleam)-am.
Combined with yiv.le.am (יִבְלְעָם "Ibleam" H2991)
§ kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — Amaw.
This name means nation, people
עַם (am) — people: soldiers.
: soldiers/army
1) nation, people
1a) people, nation
1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men
עַם (am) — people: creatures.
: creatures
1) nation, people
1a) people, nation
1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men
HC/Ncmsc/Sp2ms — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHC/Ncmsc/Sp2ms
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.
שָׂמַח, שָׂמִ֑חַ 154 vb. rejoice, be glad
Qal 126
in common life
rejoice religiously
subj. י׳
Pi. cause to rejoice, gladden
Hiph. = Pi.
base
H8055 שָׂמַח, שָׂמִ֑חַ rejoice, be glad
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.
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
HVqi3mp — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine pluralHVqi3mp
ךָּ (ka) — you.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 2nd person masculine singular
HR/Sp2ms — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp2ms