1 Kings 12 — Open Scroll

And … went

Rehoboam

to Shechem

for

to Shechem

were come

all

Israel

to make … king

him

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וַיֵּ֥לֶךְvah-YEH-lech

רְחַבְעָ֖םreh-chahv-AHM

שְׁכֶ֑םsheh-CHEM

כִּ֥יkee

שְׁכֶ֛םsheh-CHEM

בָּ֥אbah

כָלchohl

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖לyees-rah-EL

לְהַמְלִ֥יךְleh-hah-meh-LEECH

אֹתֽוֹoh-TOH

Letters

וַ + יֵּ֥לֶךְ

רְחַבְעָ֖ם

שְׁכֶ֑ם

כִּ֥י

שְׁכֶ֛ם

בָּ֥א

כָל

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

לְ + הַמְלִ֥יךְ

אֹתֽ + וֹ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֥לֶךְHebrew verb

רְחַבְעָ֖םname of a person

שְׁכֶ֑םname of a place

כִּ֥יHebrew conjunction

שְׁכֶ֛םname of a place

בָּ֥אHebrew verb

כָלHebrew noun, masculine

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖לname of a person

לְHebrew prefixהַמְלִ֥יךְHebrew verb

אֹתֽHebrew particleוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיֵּ֥לֶךְto go: wentGo, come, walk.הָלַךְ 1546 vb . go , come , walk Qal Impf . usually (629 t.) as if from ילך lit. of persons Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations in like manner of inanimate things The inf. abs. is often used as in other vbs., quite independently to intensify meaning of finite form most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare) in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך , but another vb. denoting motion quite by itself 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt. In combination with other verbal forms Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident: pass away , die live (‘ walk ’), in general of moral and religious life other fig. uses Pi . (chiefly poet. and late) walk in or with a throng also of walking about = living depart , go entirely away fig. of mode of life, action, etc. Hithp . walk , walk about , move to and fro Hiph . lead , bring lead away carry , bring fig. of influence on character cause to walk , go cause to flow , run cause to depart , retire , go backScroll for more

RehoboamRehoboam.רְחַבְעָם n.pr.m . Rehoboam ;—king of Judah, son of SolomonScroll for more

Shechem

forThat, for, when.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 , sinceScroll for more

Shechem

to come inCome in, come, go in, go.בּוֹא 2569 vb . come in , come , go in , go Qal come in come (approach, arrive) go , i.e. walk , associate with go from speaker, but with limit of motion given Hiph . cause to come in , bring in (conduct, lead, obj. persons and animals) cause to come , bring , bring near , etc. (animate obj.) Hoph . be brought in (of pers. and things) be brought be introduced , putScroll for more

allThe whole, all.כֹּל once כּוֹל n.m . the whole , all with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of , to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every Absolutely: without the art., all things , all with the art. הַכֹּל where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned in a wider sense, all , whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)Scroll for more

IsraelIsrael, Ēl persisteth, persevereth.יִשְׂרָאֵל 2507 n.pr.m . et gent . Israel ( Ēl persisteth , persevereth ) n.pr.m . second name of Jacob n.pr.gent . name of Hebrew nationScroll for more

לְto/forהַמְלִ֥יךְto reignBe, become king, queen, reign.מָלַךְ 346 vb. denom . be , or become king , or queen , reign Qal 296 be (become) king , reign Hiph . make king , or queen , cause to reign Hoph . Dn 9:1 .Scroll for more

אֹתֽobject markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteוֹhimScroll for more

And it came to pass

when … heard

Jeroboam

the son

of Nebat

for he

yet

was … in Egypt

whither

he had fled

from … presence

the … of king

Solomon

and … dwelt

Jeroboam

in Egypt

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וַיְהִ֞יvah-yeh-HEE

כִּשְׁמֹ֣עַkee-sheh-MOH-ah

יָרָבְעָ֣םyah-rahv-AHM

בֶּןben

נְבָ֗טneh-VAHT

וְהוּא֙veh-HOO

עוֹדֶ֣נּוּoh-DEH-noo

בְמִצְרַ֔יִםveh-meets-RAH-yeem

אֲשֶׁ֣רah-SHEHR

בָּרַ֔חbah-RAHCH

מִפְּנֵ֖יmee-peh-NAY

הַמֶּ֣לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

שְׁלֹמֹ֑הsheh-loh-MOH

וַיֵּ֥שֶׁבvah-YEH-shev

יָרָבְעָ֖םyah-rahv-AHM

בְּמִצְרָֽיִםbeh-meets-RAH-yeem

Letters

וַ + יְהִ֞י

כִּ + שְׁמֹ֣עַ

יָרָבְעָ֣ם

בֶּן

נְבָ֗ט

וְ + הוּא֙

עוֹדֶ֣ + נּוּ

בְ + מִצְרַ֔יִם

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

בָּרַ֔ח

מִ + פְּנֵ֖י

הַ + מֶּ֣לֶךְ

שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה

וַ + יֵּ֥שֶׁב

יָרָבְעָ֖ם

בְּ + מִצְרָֽיִם

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיְהִ֞יHebrew verb

כִּHebrew prefixשְׁמֹ֣עַHebrew verb

יָרָבְעָ֣םname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

נְבָ֗טname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionהוּא֙Hebrew personal pronoun, common singular

עוֹדֶ֣Hebrew adjectiveנּוּsubject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בְHebrew prefixמִצְרַ֔יִםname of a place

אֲשֶׁ֣רHebrew relative pronoun

בָּרַ֔חHebrew verb

מִHebrew prefixפְּנֵ֖יHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֣לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁלֹמֹ֑הname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֥שֶׁבHebrew verb

יָרָבְעָ֖םname of a person

בְּHebrew prefixמִצְרָֽיִםname of a place

What It Can Mean

וַandיְהִ֞יto beFall out, come to pass, become, be.הָיָה 3570 vb . fall out , come to pass , become , be Qal Fall out , happen occur , take place , come about , come to pass esp. & very oft., come about , come to pass וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.) rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass , or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.) Come into being , become abs., in lively narrative, arise , appear , come sq. prep. become sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.) sq. pred. adj. become like sq. pred. לְ pers. sq. לְ pred. oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers. with עַל and לְ sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of , come into the possession of Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) exist , be in existence abide , remain , continue with word of locality, be in or at a place , be situated , stand , lie as copula, joining subj. & pred. periphrastic conjug. Niph . either be done , be brought about , or occur , come to pass be done , finished , goneScroll for more

כִּlike/asשְׁמֹ֣עַto hear: hearHear.שָׁמַע 1152 vb . hear Qal 1052 subj. pers. hum. י׳ (God) subj. Niph . 42 be heard , of voice, sound be heard of be regarded , obeyed = (favourable) hearing was granted to their voice . Pi . he caused the people to hear Hiph . 63 of man י׳ subj.Scroll for more

JeroboamJeroboam.יָֽרָבְעָם 104 n.pr.m . Jeroboam 90 leader of revolt of N. Isr. (10th cent.), and first king son of Jehoash of N. Isr. (8th cent.) and 13th kingScroll for more

son: childSon.בֵּן 4870 n.m . son son , male child, born of a woman children (male and female) youth , young men the young of animals of plant shoots fig. of lifeless things, sparks , stars , arrows member of a guild, order or class of animals son of (the) herd ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc. n. relat. of ageScroll for more

Nebat

וְandהוּא֙he/she/itHe, she, it.הוּא m . הִיא f ., pron. of the 3rd ps. sing . he , she , used also (in both genders) for the neuter it an emph. he ( she , it , they ), sometimes equivalent to himself ( herself , itself , themselves ), or (esp. with the art.) that ( those ) It resumes the subj. with emph. Where, however, the pron. follows the pred., its position gives it the minimum of emphasis, and it expresses (or resumes) the subject as unobtrusively as possible It anticipates (as it seems) the subject As an emph. predicate, of God In a neuter sense, that , it (of an action, occurrence, matte, etc.) With the art.: so regularly when joined to a subst. defined itself by the art.Scroll for more

עוֹדֶ֣stillA going round, continuance, still, yet, again, besides.עוֹד and (14 t.) עֹד subst . a going round , continuance , but used mostly as adv. acc . still , yet , again , besidesנּוּheScroll for more

בְin/on/withמִצְרַ֔יִםEgyptEgypt, Egyptians.מִצְרַ֫יִם 681 n.pr.terr . et gent . Egypt , Egyptians of land, Egypt combinations of people: in table of nations, personif. as second son of Ham = Egypt (as a people), EgyptiansScroll for more

which

to fleeGo through, flee.בָּרַח vb . go through , flee Qal go or pass through , of bar flee flee = hasten , come quickly Hiph . pass through cause to flee , put to flightScroll for more

מִfromפְּנֵ֖יface: becauseFace, faces.[ פָּנֶה ], pl. פָּנִים 2123 n.m . face , also faces face , faces presence , person technically, see one's face , i.e. appear before one, in one's presence face of seraphim face of animals face (= surface ) of ground as adv.loc . before for other phrases with prepositionsScroll for more

הַtheמֶּ֣לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

SolomonSolomon.שְׁלֹמֹה 293 n.pr.m . SolomonScroll for more

וַandיֵּ֥שֶׁבto dwellSit, remain, dwell.יָשַׁב 1090 vb . sit , remain , dwell Qal sit sit , sit down sit down sit = be set (as a jewel) remain , stay , tarry with special emphasis of qualifying phr. dwell , have one’s abode of a land or city, sit , abide , seated in its place , fig. for be inhabited Niph . be inhabited , of land Pi . and they shall set their encampments in thee Hiph . cause to sit cause to abide cause to dwell cause cities to be inhabited marry (prop. give a dwelling to) Hoph . and ye be made to dwell alone in the midst of the landScroll for more

JeroboamJeroboam.יָֽרָבְעָם 104 n.pr.m . Jeroboam 90 leader of revolt of N. Isr. (10th cent.), and first king son of Jehoash of N. Isr. (8th cent.) and 13th kingScroll for more

בְּin/on/withמִצְרָֽיִםEgyptEgypt, Egyptians.מִצְרַ֫יִם 681 n.pr.terr . et gent . Egypt , Egyptians of land, Egypt combinations of people: in table of nations, personif. as second son of Ham = Egypt (as a people), EgyptiansScroll for more

and they sent

and called

him

that … came

Jeroboam

and all

the assembly

of Israel

and spake

unto

Rehoboam

saying

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וַֽיִּשְׁלְחוּ֙vah-yeesh-leh-CHOO

וַיִּקְרְאוּvah-yeek-reh-OO

ל֔וֹloh

וַיָּבֹ֥אvah-yah-VOH

יָרָבְעָ֖םyah-rahv-AHM

וְכָלveh-CHAHL

קְהַ֣לkeh-HAHL

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑לyees-rah-EL

וַֽיְדַבְּר֔וּvah-yeh-dah-beh-ROO

אֶלel

רְחַבְעָ֖םreh-chahv-AHM

לֵאמֹֽרleh-MOHR

Letters

וַֽ + יִּשְׁלְחוּ֙

וַ + יִּקְרְאוּ

ל֔ + וֹ

וַ + יָּבֹ֥א

יָרָבְעָ֖ם

וְ + כָל

קְהַ֣ל

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל

וַֽ + יְדַבְּר֔וּ

אֶל

רְחַבְעָ֖ם

לֵ + אמֹֽר

The Pieces

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיִּשְׁלְחוּ֙Hebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקְרְאוּHebrew verb

ל֔Hebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּבֹ֥אHebrew verb

יָרָבְעָ֖םname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionכָלHebrew noun, masculine

קְהַ֣לHebrew noun, masculine

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑לname of a person

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיְדַבְּר֔וּHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

רְחַבְעָ֖םname of a person

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹֽרHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

וַֽandיִּשְׁלְחוּ֙to send: departSend.שָׁלַח 814 vb . send Qal send : human subj. send : subj. י׳ (God) stretch out , esp. acc. hand rarely send away : human subj. let loose Niph . letters were sent Pi . send off , away , human subj. send away , subj. י׳ give over cast out send out , forth let go , set free shoot forth branches let down shoot Phrases Pu . be sent off (started on journey); be put away , divorced , of wife; be impelled (?) Hiph . and I ( י׳ ) will sendScroll for more

וַandיִּקְרְאוּto call: call toCall, proclaim, read.קָרָא 724 vb . call , proclaim , read Qal call , cry , utter a loud sound call , cry call unto some one cry for help proclaim read aloud read to oneself summon call = name Niph . reflex. pass. be called Pu . be calledScroll for more

ל֔to/forוֹhim

וַandיָּבֹ֥אto come inCome in, come, go in, go.בּוֹא 2569 vb . come in , come , go in , go Qal come in come (approach, arrive) go , i.e. walk , associate with go from speaker, but with limit of motion given Hiph . cause to come in , bring in (conduct, lead, obj. persons and animals) cause to come , bring , bring near , etc. (animate obj.) Hoph . be brought in (of pers. and things) be brought be introduced , putScroll for more

JeroboamJeroboam.יָֽרָבְעָם 104 n.pr.m . Jeroboam 90 leader of revolt of N. Isr. (10th cent.), and first king son of Jehoash of N. Isr. (8th cent.) and 13th kingScroll for more

וְandכָלallThe whole, all.כֹּל once כּוֹל n.m . the whole , all with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of , to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every Absolutely: without the art., all things , all with the art. הַכֹּל where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned in a wider sense, all , whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)Scroll for more

assemblyAssembly, convocation, congregation.קָהָל 123 n.m . assembly , convocation , congregationScroll for more

IsraelIsrael, Ēl persisteth, persevereth.יִשְׂרָאֵל 2507 n.pr.m . et gent . Israel ( Ēl persisteth , persevereth ) n.pr.m . second name of Jacob n.pr.gent . name of Hebrew nationScroll for more

וַֽandיְדַבְּר֔וּto speak: speakSpeak.[ דָבַר ] 1142 vb . speak (original mng. dub.) Qal speak Niph . reciprocal sense, speak with one another , talk Pi . speak Pu . in the day when she may be spoken for Hithp . speaking this word Hiph . either leads subject, or puts to flight , fig. for subduesScroll for more

to or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toScroll for more

RehoboamRehoboam.רְחַבְעָם n.pr.m . Rehoboam ;—king of Judah, son of SolomonScroll for more

לֵto/forאמֹֽרto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

Thy father

made … grievous

The ASV does not translate this word.

our yoke

therefore … thou

now

make … lighter

service

of thy father

the grievous

and his … yoke

heavy

which

he put

upon us

and we will serve thee

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אָבִ֖יךָah-VEE-chah

הִקְשָׁ֣הheek-SHAH

אֶתet

עֻלֵּ֑נוּoo-LEH-noo

וְאַתָּ֡הveh-ah-TAH

עַתָּ֣הah-TAH

הָקֵל֩hah-KEL

מֵעֲבֹדַ֨תmeh-ah-voh-DAHT

אָבִ֜יךָah-VEE-chah

הַקָּשָׁ֗הhah-kah-SHAH

וּמֵעֻלּ֧וֹoo-meh-oo-LOH

הַכָּבֵ֛דhah-kah-VED

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

נָתַ֥ןnah-TAHN

עָלֵ֖ינוּah-LAY-noo

וְנַעַבְדֶֽךָּveh-nah-ahv-DEH-kah

Letters

אָבִ֖י + ךָ

הִקְשָׁ֣ה

אֶת

עֻלֵּ֑ + נוּ

וְ + אַתָּ֡ה

עַתָּ֣ה

הָקֵל֩

מֵ + עֲבֹדַ֨ת

אָבִ֜י + ךָ

הַ + קָּשָׁ֗ה

וּ + מֵ + עֻלּ֧ + וֹ

הַ + כָּבֵ֛ד

אֲשֶׁר

נָתַ֥ן

עָלֵ֖י + נוּ

וְ + נַעַבְדֶֽ + ךָּ

The Pieces

אָבִ֖יHebrew noun, masculineךָpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

הִקְשָׁ֣הHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

עֻלֵּ֑Hebrew noun, masculineנוּpossessive suffix, 1st person plural

וְHebrew conjunctionאַתָּ֡הHebrew personal pronoun, masculine singular

עַתָּ֣הHebrew adverb

הָקֵל֩Hebrew verb

מֵHebrew prefixעֲבֹדַ֨תHebrew noun, feminine

אָבִ֜יHebrew noun, masculineךָpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

הַHebrew prefixקָּשָׁ֗הHebrew adjective

וּHebrew conjunctionמֵHebrew prefixעֻלּ֧Hebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

הַHebrew prefixכָּבֵ֛דHebrew adjective

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

נָתַ֥ןHebrew verb

עָלֵ֖יHebrew prepositionנוּobject suffix, 1st person plural

וְHebrew conjunctionנַעַבְדֶֽHebrew verbךָּobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

אָבִ֖יfatherFather.אָב 1101 n.m . father father of individual of God as father of his people head of household , family or clan ancestor originator or patron of a class, profession, or art fig. of producer , generator fig. of benevolence & protection term of respect & honor specif., ruler , chief (late)ךָyourScroll for more

to hardenBe hard, severe, fierce.[ קָשָׁה ] vb . be hard , severe , fierce Qal be hard , difficult be hard , severe Niph . hardly bestead , hard pressed Pi . she made hard in her bearing (had severe labour) Hiph . make difficult , difficulty make severe , burdensome , yoke imposed by king make hard , stiff , stubborn , fig. of obstinacy shew stubbornnessScroll for more

object markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteScroll for more

עֻלֵּ֑yokeYoke.עֹל 39 n.m . yokeנוּourScroll for more

וְandאַתָּ֡הyouThou.אַתָּ֫ה , אָ֑תָּה pron. 2 s. m . thouScroll for more

nowNow.עַתָּ֫ה 435, עָ֑֫תָּה , adv . of time, nowScroll for more

to lightenBe slight, swift, trifling.[ קָלַל ] 82 vb . be slight , swift , trifling Qal be slight , of water, be abated be swift trifling , i.e. of little account Niph . shew oneself swift appear trifling be lightly esteemed Pi . curse (prop. make contemptible ) Pu . be cursed Hiph . make light , lighten treat with contempt Pilp . shake (peculiarly) whet Hithpalp . reflex. of 1: hills shook themselvesScroll for more

מֵfromעֲבֹדַ֨תserviceLabour, service.עֲבֹדָה , and (Chr) עֲבוֹדָה 146 n.f . labour , service labour , work labour of servant or slave labour , service of captives or subjects service of GodScroll for more

אָבִ֜יfatherFather.אָב 1101 n.m . father father of individual of God as father of his people head of household , family or clan ancestor originator or patron of a class, profession, or art fig. of producer , generator fig. of benevolence & protection term of respect & honor specif., ruler , chief (late)ךָyourScroll for more

הַtheקָּשָׁ֗הsevereHard, severe.קָשֶׁה adj . hard , severeScroll for more

וּandמֵfromעֻלּ֧yokeYoke.עֹל 39 n.m . yokeוֹhisScroll for more

הַtheכָּבֵ֛דheavyHeavy.כָּבֵד adj . heavyScroll for more

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to give: giveGive, put, set.נָתַן 2007 vb . give , put , set Qal 1917 give Put , set Make , constitute Niph . 82 be given Be put , set Hoph . be given , bestowed = be given to one for wife be put uponScroll for more

עָלֵ֖יuponHeight.עַל , עָ֑ל subst . height As prep . upon , and hence on the ground of , according to , on account of , on behalf of , concerning , beside , in addition to , together with , beyond , above , over , by , on to , towards , to , against Upon , of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed — of clothing , etc., which any one wears With verbs of covering or protecting , even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support) Of the ground or basis , on which a thing is done It expresses excess It denotes elevation or pre-eminence It expresses addition It expresses the idea of being extended, or suspended over anything, without however being in contact with it, above , over From the sense of inclining or impending over , על comes to denote contiguity or proximity , Engl. by (or sts. on ) In connection with verbs of motion (actual or fig.) By writers of the silver age, על is sts. used with the force of a dative With other particles: As conj . עַל אֲשֶׁר because that עַל כִּי similar in meaning, but less frequent עַל alone: because notwithstanding that , although Compounds: with כְּ (rare and late) as concerning , as upon the like of their deeds is the like of (that which) he will repay מֵעַל from upon , from over , from byנוּusScroll for more

וְandנַעַבְדֶֽto serveWork, serve.עָבַד 290 vb . work , serve Qal labour , work , do work work for another , serve him by labour serve as subjects serve God serve י׳ with Levitical service Niph . be tilled , of land dub. cultivated field Pu . worked Hiph . compel to labour as slaves make to serve as subjects cause to serve God Hoph . be led or enticed to serveךָּyouScroll for more

And he said

unto them

Depart

yet

three

for … days

then come again

to me

And … departed

the people

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וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

אֲלֵיהֶ֗םah-lay-HEM

לְכ֥וּleh-CHOO

עֹ֛דohd

שְׁלֹשָׁ֥הsheh-loh-SHAH

יָמִ֖יםyah-MEEM

וְשׁ֣וּבוּveh-SHOO-voo

אֵלָ֑יeh-LAI

וַיֵּלְכ֖וּvah-yeh-leh-CHOO

הָעָֽםhah-AHM

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

אֲלֵי + הֶ֗ם

לְכ֥וּ

עֹ֛ד

שְׁלֹשָׁ֥ה

יָמִ֖ים

וְ + שׁ֣וּבוּ

אֵלָ֑ + י

וַ + יֵּלְכ֖וּ

הָ + עָֽם

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

אֲלֵיHebrew prepositionהֶ֗םobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

לְכ֥וּHebrew verb

עֹ֛דHebrew adjective

שְׁלֹשָׁ֥הHebrew noun

יָמִ֖יםHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionשׁ֣וּבוּHebrew verb

אֵלָ֑Hebrew prepositionיobject suffix, 1st person singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּלְכ֖וּHebrew verb

הָHebrew prefixעָֽםHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּ֣אמֶרto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

אֲלֵיto or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toהֶ֗םthemScroll for more

to go: wentGo, come, walk.הָלַךְ 1546 vb . go , come , walk Qal Impf . usually (629 t.) as if from ילך lit. of persons Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations in like manner of inanimate things The inf. abs. is often used as in other vbs., quite independently to intensify meaning of finite form most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare) in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך , but another vb. denoting motion quite by itself 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt. In combination with other verbal forms Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident: pass away , die live (‘ walk ’), in general of moral and religious life other fig. uses Pi . (chiefly poet. and late) walk in or with a throng also of walking about = living depart , go entirely away fig. of mode of life, action, etc. Hithp . walk , walk about , move to and fro Hiph . lead , bring lead away carry , bring fig. of influence on character cause to walk , go cause to flow , run cause to depart , retire , go backScroll for more

stillA going round, continuance, still, yet, again, besides.עוֹד and (14 t.) עֹד subst . a going round , continuance , but used mostly as adv. acc . still , yet , again , besidesScroll for more

threeA three, triad.שָׁלֹשׁ , שָׁלוֹשׁ , שְׁלֹשָׁה 430 n.m . et f . a three , triadScroll for more

dayDay.יוֹם 2285 n.m . day day , opp. night Day as division of time יוֹם י׳ day of YHWH , chiefly as time of his coming in judgment, involving often blessedness for righteous Pl. days of anyone Days יוֹם = time PhrasesScroll for more

וְandשׁ֣וּבוּto return: returnTurn back, return.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 bring back words of people bring back (in retribution) upon pay as recompense turn back , backward = repel, defeat turn away face late, turn toward , acc. face turn against bring back to mind , take into consideration = shew a turning away from your idols (i.e. turn away) reverse , revoke = repel, defeat Hoph . my money has been returnedScroll for more

אֵלָ֑to or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toיmeScroll for more

וַandיֵּלְכ֖וּto go: wentGo, come, walk.הָלַךְ 1546 vb . go , come , walk Qal Impf . usually (629 t.) as if from ילך lit. of persons Also of animals, in similar meanings and combinations in like manner of inanimate things The inf. abs. is often used as in other vbs., quite independently to intensify meaning of finite form most noteworthy is the joining of the Inf. abs. with a following Inf. abs. denoting a simutaneous action or process, and so emphasizing duration or continuance with a foll. vb. fin. c. ו consec. (rare) in cases where vb. fin. is foll. by Inf. abs. adj. denoting progress, advance twice, where vb. fin. is not הלך , but another vb. denoting motion quite by itself 13 t. the Inf. abs. = Imv. & is followed by Pf. consec. akin to the use of Inf. abs. are some instances of Pt. In combination with other verbal forms Fig.; the most common uses follow; in most the origin in a literal meaning is evident: pass away , die live (‘ walk ’), in general of moral and religious life other fig. uses Pi . (chiefly poet. and late) walk in or with a throng also of walking about = living depart , go entirely away fig. of mode of life, action, etc. Hithp . walk , walk about , move to and fro Hiph . lead , bring lead away carry , bring fig. of influence on character cause to walk , go cause to flow , run cause to depart , retire , go backScroll for more

הָtheעָֽםpeoplePeople.עַם , עָם 1810 n.m . people a people , nation = smaller units = common people people in gen., persons phrasesScroll for more

And … took counsel

king

Rehoboam

with

the old men

that

had

stood

before

Solomon

his father

while he

lived

saying

What

ye

counsel give

to return

The ASV does not translate this word.

to … people

this

answer

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וַיִּוָּעַ֞ץvah-yee-vah-AHTS

הַמֶּ֣לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

רְחַבְעָ֗םreh-chahv-AHM

אֶתet

הַזְּקֵנִים֙hah-zeh-keh-NEEM

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

הָי֣וּhah-YOO

עֹמְדִ֗יםoh-meh-DEEM

אֶתet

פְּנֵי֙peh-NAY

שְׁלֹמֹ֣הsheh-loh-MOH

אָבִ֔יוah-VEEV

בִּֽהְיֹת֥וֹbee-heh-yoh-TOH

חַ֖יchai

לֵאמֹ֑רleh-MOHR

אֵ֚יךְAY-cheh

אַתֶּ֣םah-TEM

נֽוֹעָצִ֔יםnoh-ah-TSEEM

לְהָשִׁ֥יבleh-hah-SHEEV

אֶתet

הָֽעָםhah-AHM

הַזֶּ֖הhah-ZEH

דָּבָֽרdah-VAHR

Letters

וַ + יִּוָּעַ֞ץ

הַ + מֶּ֣לֶךְ

רְחַבְעָ֗ם

אֶת

הַ + זְּקֵנִים֙

אֲשֶׁר

הָי֣וּ

עֹמְדִ֗ים

אֶת

פְּנֵי֙

שְׁלֹמֹ֣ה

אָבִ֔י + ו

בִּֽ + הְיֹת֥ + וֹ

חַ֖י

לֵ + אמֹ֑ר

אֵ֚יךְ

אַתֶּ֣ם

נֽוֹעָצִ֔ים

לְ + הָשִׁ֥יב

אֶת

הָֽ + עָם

הַ + זֶּ֖ה

דָּבָֽר

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּוָּעַ֞ץHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֣לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

רְחַבְעָ֗םname of a person

אֶתHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixזְּקֵנִים֙Hebrew adjective

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

הָי֣וּHebrew verb

עֹמְדִ֗יםHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew preposition

פְּנֵי֙Hebrew noun, masculine

שְׁלֹמֹ֣הname of a person

אָבִ֔יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בִּֽHebrew prefixהְיֹת֥Hebrew verbוֹsubject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

חַ֖יHebrew adjective

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹ֑רHebrew verb

אֵ֚יךְHebrew interrogative

אַתֶּ֣םHebrew personal pronoun, masculine plural

נֽוֹעָצִ֔יםHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixהָשִׁ֥יבHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

הָֽHebrew prefixעָםHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixזֶּ֖הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

דָּבָֽרHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּוָּעַ֞ץto adviseAdvise, counsel.יָעַץ vb . advise , counsel Qal advise , counsel Niph . consult together , exchange counsel Hithp . conspire againstScroll for more

הַtheמֶּ֣לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

RehoboamRehoboam.רְחַבְעָם n.pr.m . Rehoboam ;—king of Judah, son of SolomonScroll for more

withWith, proximity.אֵת , prep . with —prep. denoting proximity Of companionship, together with Of localities אֵת פּ׳ denotes specially in one's possession or keeping in one's knowledge or memory מֵאֵת from proximity with Note . אֵת expresses closer association than עִם : hence while מֵעִם sts. denotes hardly more than from the surroundings or belongings of , מֵאֵת expresses from close proximity to .Scroll for more

הַtheזְּקֵנִים֙oldOld.זָקֵן adj . old old , of human beings usu. as subst. old man (or woman) elderScroll for more

which

to beFall out, come to pass, become, be.הָיָה 3570 vb . fall out , come to pass , become , be Qal Fall out , happen occur , take place , come about , come to pass esp. & very oft., come about , come to pass וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.) rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass , or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.) Come into being , become abs., in lively narrative, arise , appear , come sq. prep. become sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.) sq. pred. adj. become like sq. pred. לְ pers. sq. לְ pred. oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers. with עַל and לְ sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of , come into the possession of Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) exist , be in existence abide , remain , continue with word of locality, be in or at a place , be situated , stand , lie as copula, joining subj. & pred. periphrastic conjug. Niph . either be done , be brought about , or occur , come to pass be done , finished , goneScroll for more

to stand: standTake one's stand, stand.עָמַד 620 take one's stand , stand Qal 435 take one's stand , and (esp. pt.) stand , be in a standing attitude stand forth take a stand against, in opposition to present oneself before attend upon , be(come) servant of stand afar stand (silent) stand (appealingly) stand , subj. רֶגֶל stand , of water stand still , stop , cease moving = be inactive = be attentive stop , cease doing a thing tarry , delay remain continue , abide endure be steadfast persist make a stand , hold one's ground stand upright arise , appear , come on the scene stand forth , appear = come into being rise up as foe rare usages Hiph . 83 station , set cause to stand firm cause to stand up , set up , erect present one before king appoint other meanings Hoph . be presentedScroll for more

withWith, proximity.אֵת , prep . with —prep. denoting proximity Of companionship, together with Of localities אֵת פּ׳ denotes specially in one's possession or keeping in one's knowledge or memory מֵאֵת from proximity with Note . אֵת expresses closer association than עִם : hence while מֵעִם sts. denotes hardly more than from the surroundings or belongings of , מֵאֵת expresses from close proximity to .Scroll for more

face: beforeFace, faces.[ פָּנֶה ], pl. פָּנִים 2123 n.m . face , also faces face , faces presence , person technically, see one's face , i.e. appear before one, in one's presence face of seraphim face of animals face (= surface ) of ground as adv.loc . before for other phrases with prepositionsScroll for more

SolomonSolomon.שְׁלֹמֹה 293 n.pr.m . SolomonScroll for more

אָבִ֔יfatherFather.אָב 1101 n.m . father father of individual of God as father of his people head of household , family or clan ancestor originator or patron of a class, profession, or art fig. of producer , generator fig. of benevolence & protection term of respect & honor specif., ruler , chief (late)וhisScroll for more

בִּֽin/on/withהְיֹת֥to beFall out, come to pass, become, be.הָיָה 3570 vb . fall out , come to pass , become , be Qal Fall out , happen occur , take place , come about , come to pass esp. & very oft., come about , come to pass וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.) rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass , or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.) Come into being , become abs., in lively narrative, arise , appear , come sq. prep. become sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.) sq. pred. adj. become like sq. pred. לְ pers. sq. לְ pred. oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers. with עַל and לְ sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of , come into the possession of Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) exist , be in existence abide , remain , continue with word of locality, be in or at a place , be situated , stand , lie as copula, joining subj. & pred. periphrastic conjug. Niph . either be done , be brought about , or occur , come to pass be done , finished , goneוֹheScroll for more

aliveAlive, living.חַי adj . alive , living of God , as the living one , the fountain of life of man of animals, alive , living animals and man (dub.) of vegetation, as thorns, green of water, fresh (dub.) lively , active revivingScroll for more

לֵto/forאמֹ֑רto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

how?How?אֵיךְ 69 adv . interrog . How? as an exclam . How!Scroll for more

youYou.אַתֶּם pron. 2 m. pl . you (masc.)Scroll for more

to adviseAdvise, counsel.יָעַץ vb . advise , counsel Qal advise , counsel Niph . consult together , exchange counsel Hithp . conspire againstScroll for more

לְto/forהָשִׁ֥יבto return: returnTurn back, return.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 bring back words of people bring back (in retribution) upon pay as recompense turn back , backward = repel, defeat turn away face late, turn toward , acc. face turn against bring back to mind , take into consideration = shew a turning away from your idols (i.e. turn away) reverse , revoke = repel, defeat Hoph . my money has been returnedScroll for more

object markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteScroll for more

הָֽtheעָםpeoplePeople.עַם , עָם 1810 n.m . people a people , nation = smaller units = common people people in gen., persons phrasesScroll for more

הַtheזֶּ֖הthisThis, here.זֶה demonstr.pron . and adv .; fem. זֹאת , once זֹאתָה ; this , here standing alone In appos. to subst. More oft. as pred. It is attached enclitically, almost as an adv., to certain words, esp. interrog. pronouns, to impart, in a manner often not reproducible in Engl. idiom, directness and force, bringing the question or statement made into close relation with the speaker. In poetry, as a relative pron. (rare) With prefixes (in special senses)Scroll for more

wordSpeech, word.דָּבָר 1439 n.m . speech , word sg. speech , discourse , saying , word , as the sum of that which is spoken sg. saying , utterance , sentence , as a section of a discourse sg. a word , words sg. matter , affair , thing about which one speaksScroll for more

And they spake

unto him

saying

If

this day

thou wilt be

a servant

unto … people

this

and wilt serve them

and answer them

and speak

to them

words

good

then they will be

thy

servants

for ever

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וַיְדַבְּר֨וּvah-yeh-dah-beh-ROO

אֵלָ֜יוeh-LAHV

לֵאמֹ֗רleh-MOHR

אִםeem

הַ֠יּוֹםhah-YOHM

תִּֽהְיֶהteeh-YEH

עֶ֜בֶדEH-ved

לָעָ֤םlah-AHM

הַזֶּה֙hah-ZEH

וַֽעֲבַדְתָּ֔םvah-ah-vahd-TAHM

וַעֲנִיתָ֕םvah-ah-nee-TAHM

וְדִבַּרְתָּ֥veh-dee-bahr-TAH

אֲלֵיהֶ֖םah-lay-HEM

דְּבָרִ֣יםdeh-vah-REEM

טוֹבִ֑יםtoh-VEEM

וְהָי֥וּveh-hah-YOO

לְךָ֛leh-CHAH

עֲבָדִ֖יםah-vah-DEEM

כָּלkohl

הַיָּמִֽיםhah-yah-MEEM

Letters

וַ + יְדַבְּר֨וּ

אֵלָ֜י + ו

לֵ + אמֹ֗ר

אִם

הַ֠ + יּוֹם

תִּֽהְיֶה

עֶ֜בֶד

לָ + [הַ] + עָ֤ם

הַ + זֶּה֙

וַֽ + עֲבַדְתָּ֔ + ם

וַ + עֲנִיתָ֕ + ם

וְ + דִבַּרְתָּ֥

אֲלֵי + הֶ֖ם

דְּבָרִ֣ים

טוֹבִ֑ים

וְ + הָי֥וּ

לְ + ךָ֛

עֲבָדִ֖ים

כָּל

הַ + יָּמִֽים

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיְדַבְּר֨וּHebrew verb

אֵלָ֜יHebrew prepositionוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹ֗רHebrew verb

אִםHebrew conditional

הַ֠Hebrew prefixיּוֹםHebrew noun, masculine

תִּֽהְיֶהHebrew verb

עֶ֜בֶדHebrew noun, masculine

לָHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixעָ֤םHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixזֶּה֙Hebrew demonstrative pronoun

וַֽHebrew conjunctionעֲבַדְתָּ֔Hebrew verbםobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

וַHebrew conjunctionעֲנִיתָ֕Hebrew verbםobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

וְHebrew conjunctionדִבַּרְתָּ֥Hebrew verb

אֲלֵיHebrew prepositionהֶ֖םobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

דְּבָרִ֣יםHebrew noun, masculine

טוֹבִ֑יםHebrew adjective

וְHebrew conjunctionהָי֥וּHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixךָ֛object suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

עֲבָדִ֖יםHebrew noun, masculine

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixיָּמִֽיםHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיְדַבְּר֨וּto speak: speakSpeak.[ דָבַר ] 1142 vb . speak (original mng. dub.) Qal speak Niph . reciprocal sense, speak with one another , talk Pi . speak Pu . in the day when she may be spoken for Hithp . speaking this word Hiph . either leads subject, or puts to flight , fig. for subduesScroll for more

אֵלָ֜יto or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toוhimScroll for more

לֵto/forאמֹ֗רto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

ifIf.אִם conj . hypoth. part . if Interrog. part .Scroll for more

הַ֠theיּוֹםdayDay.יוֹם 2285 n.m . day day , opp. night Day as division of time יוֹם י׳ day of YHWH , chiefly as time of his coming in judgment, involving often blessedness for righteous Pl. days of anyone Days יוֹם = time PhrasesScroll for more

to beFall out, come to pass, become, be.הָיָה 3570 vb . fall out , come to pass , become , be Qal Fall out , happen occur , take place , come about , come to pass esp. & very oft., come about , come to pass וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.) rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass , or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.) Come into being , become abs., in lively narrative, arise , appear , come sq. prep. become sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.) sq. pred. adj. become like sq. pred. לְ pers. sq. לְ pred. oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers. with עַל and לְ sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of , come into the possession of Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) exist , be in existence abide , remain , continue with word of locality, be in or at a place , be situated , stand , lie as copula, joining subj. & pred. periphrastic conjug. Niph . either be done , be brought about , or occur , come to pass be done , finished , goneScroll for more

servant/slaveSlave, servant.עֶ֫בֶד 799 n.m . slave , servant slave , servant of household Subjects , of chief Servants , worshippers of God Servant of י׳ , in a special sense Israel as a people is servant of י׳ In polite address of equals or superiors the Hebrews used עַבְדְּךָ thy servant = 1 pers. sing., I PhrasesScroll for more

לָto/for[הַ]theעָ֤םpeoplePeople.עַם , עָם 1810 n.m . people a people , nation = smaller units = common people people in gen., persons phrasesScroll for more

הַtheזֶּה֙thisThis, here.זֶה demonstr.pron . and adv .; fem. זֹאת , once זֹאתָה ; this , here standing alone In appos. to subst. More oft. as pred. It is attached enclitically, almost as an adv., to certain words, esp. interrog. pronouns, to impart, in a manner often not reproducible in Engl. idiom, directness and force, bringing the question or statement made into close relation with the speaker. In poetry, as a relative pron. (rare) With prefixes (in special senses)Scroll for more

וַֽandעֲבַדְתָּ֔to serveWork, serve.עָבַד 290 vb . work , serve Qal labour , work , do work work for another , serve him by labour serve as subjects serve God serve י׳ with Levitical service Niph . be tilled , of land dub. cultivated field Pu . worked Hiph . compel to labour as slaves make to serve as subjects cause to serve God Hoph . be led or enticed to serveםthemScroll for more

וַandעֲנִיתָ֕to answerAnswer, respond.עָנָה 316 vb . answer , respond Qal answer , respond to sthg. said, actual or implied respond to an occasion, speak in view of circumstances money meets all demands specif. respond as a witness, testify less oft. make response as one accused ( respondent ) Niph . make answer be answered Hiph . wholly dub.; causes all things to respond in the joy of his heartםthemScroll for more

וְandדִבַּרְתָּ֥to speak: speakSpeak.[ דָבַר ] 1142 vb . speak (original mng. dub.) Qal speak Niph . reciprocal sense, speak with one another , talk Pi . speak Pu . in the day when she may be spoken for Hithp . speaking this word Hiph . either leads subject, or puts to flight , fig. for subduesScroll for more

אֲלֵיto or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toהֶ֖םthemScroll for more

wordSpeech, word.דָּבָר 1439 n.m . speech , word sg. speech , discourse , saying , word , as the sum of that which is spoken sg. saying , utterance , sentence , as a section of a discourse sg. a word , words sg. matter , affair , thing about which one speaksScroll for more

pleasantPleasant, agreeable, good.טוֹב adj . pleasant , agreeable , good pleasant , agreeable to the senses pleasant to the higher nature, giving pleasure, happiness, prosperity, and so agreeable , pleasing , well good , excellent , of its kind good , rich , valuable in estimation good , appropriate , becoming c. מִן compar. = better of man's sensuous nature, glad , happy , prosperous of man's intellectual nature, good understanding good , kind , benign good (ethical), rightScroll for more

וְandהָי֥וּto beFall out, come to pass, become, be.הָיָה 3570 vb . fall out , come to pass , become , be Qal Fall out , happen occur , take place , come about , come to pass esp. & very oft., come about , come to pass וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.) rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass , or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.) Come into being , become abs., in lively narrative, arise , appear , come sq. prep. become sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.) sq. pred. adj. become like sq. pred. לְ pers. sq. לְ pred. oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers. with עַל and לְ sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of , come into the possession of Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) exist , be in existence abide , remain , continue with word of locality, be in or at a place , be situated , stand , lie as copula, joining subj. & pred. periphrastic conjug. Niph . either be done , be brought about , or occur , come to pass be done , finished , goneScroll for more

לְto/forךָ֛you

servant/slaveSlave, servant.עֶ֫בֶד 799 n.m . slave , servant slave , servant of household Subjects , of chief Servants , worshippers of God Servant of י׳ , in a special sense Israel as a people is servant of י׳ In polite address of equals or superiors the Hebrews used עַבְדְּךָ thy servant = 1 pers. sing., I PhrasesScroll for more

allThe whole, all.כֹּל once כּוֹל n.m . the whole , all with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of , to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every Absolutely: without the art., all things , all with the art. הַכֹּל where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned in a wider sense, all , whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)Scroll for more

הַtheיָּמִֽיםdayDay.יוֹם 2285 n.m . day day , opp. night Day as division of time יוֹם י׳ day of YHWH , chiefly as time of his coming in judgment, involving often blessedness for righteous Pl. days of anyone Days יוֹם = time PhrasesScroll for more

But he forsook

The ASV does not translate this word.

the counsel

of the old men

which

they had given him

and took counsel

with

the young men

that

were grown up

with him

that

stood

before him

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וַֽיַּעֲזֹ֛בvah-yah-ah-ZOHV

אֶתet

עֲצַ֥תah-TSAHT

הַזְּקֵנִ֖יםhah-zeh-keh-NEEM

אֲשֶׁ֣רah-SHEHR

יְעָצֻ֑הוּyeh-ah-TSOO-hoo

וַיִּוָּעַ֗ץvah-yee-vah-AHTS

אֶתet

הַיְלָדִים֙hah-yeh-lah-DEEM

אֲשֶׁ֣רah-SHEHR

גָּדְל֣וּgah-deh-LOO

אִתּ֔וֹee-TOH

אֲשֶׁ֥רah-SHEHR

הָעֹמְדִ֖יםhah-oh-meh-DEEM

לְפָנָֽיוleh-fah-NAHV

Letters

וַֽ + יַּעֲזֹ֛ב

אֶת

עֲצַ֥ת

הַ + זְּקֵנִ֖ים

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

יְעָצֻ֑ + הוּ

וַ + יִּוָּעַ֗ץ

אֶת

הַ + יְלָדִים֙

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

גָּדְל֣וּ

אִתּ֔ + וֹ

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

הָ + עֹמְדִ֖ים

לְ + פָנָֽי + ו

The Pieces

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיַּעֲזֹ֛בHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

עֲצַ֥תHebrew noun, feminine

הַHebrew prefixזְּקֵנִ֖יםHebrew adjective

אֲשֶׁ֣רHebrew relative pronoun

יְעָצֻ֑Hebrew verbהוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּוָּעַ֗ץHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixיְלָדִים֙Hebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁ֣רHebrew relative pronoun

גָּדְל֣וּHebrew verb

אִתּ֔Hebrew prepositionוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

אֲשֶׁ֥רHebrew relative pronoun

הָHebrew prefixעֹמְדִ֖יםHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixפָנָֽיHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַֽandיַּעֲזֹ֛בto leave: forsakeLeave, forsake, loose.עָזַב 213 vb . leave , forsake , loose Qal leave , c. acc. leave , abandon , forsake let loose , set free , let go Niph . be left to be forsaken , of house of God Pu . (or Qal pass .) be deserted , of cityScroll for more

object markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteScroll for more

counselCounsel, advice.עֵצָה n.f . counsel , adviceScroll for more

הַtheזְּקֵנִ֖יםoldOld.זָקֵן adj . old old , of human beings usu. as subst. old man (or woman) elderScroll for more

which

יְעָצֻ֑to adviseAdvise, counsel.יָעַץ vb . advise , counsel Qal advise , counsel Niph . consult together , exchange counsel Hithp . conspire againstהוּhimScroll for more

וַandיִּוָּעַ֗ץto adviseAdvise, counsel.יָעַץ vb . advise , counsel Qal advise , counsel Niph . consult together , exchange counsel Hithp . conspire againstScroll for more

withWith, proximity.אֵת , prep . with —prep. denoting proximity Of companionship, together with Of localities אֵת פּ׳ denotes specially in one's possession or keeping in one's knowledge or memory מֵאֵת from proximity with Note . אֵת expresses closer association than עִם : hence while מֵעִם sts. denotes hardly more than from the surroundings or belongings of , מֵאֵת expresses from close proximity to .Scroll for more

הַtheיְלָדִים֙youthChild, son, boy, youth.יֶ֫לֶד 89 n.m . child , son , boy , youthScroll for more

which

to magnifyGrow up, become great.גָּדַל 115 vb . grow up , become great Qal grow up become great to be magnified Pi . cause to grow make great , powerful magnify Pu . brought up Hiph . make great magnify do great things Hithp . I will magnify myselfScroll for more

אִתּ֔withWith, proximity.אֵת , prep . with —prep. denoting proximity Of companionship, together with Of localities אֵת פּ׳ denotes specially in one's possession or keeping in one's knowledge or memory מֵאֵת from proximity with Note . אֵת expresses closer association than עִם : hence while מֵעִם sts. denotes hardly more than from the surroundings or belongings of , מֵאֵת expresses from close proximity to .וֹhimScroll for more

which

הָtheעֹמְדִ֖יםto stand: standTake one's stand, stand.עָמַד 620 take one's stand , stand Qal 435 take one's stand , and (esp. pt.) stand , be in a standing attitude stand forth take a stand against, in opposition to present oneself before attend upon , be(come) servant of stand afar stand (silent) stand (appealingly) stand , subj. רֶגֶל stand , of water stand still , stop , cease moving = be inactive = be attentive stop , cease doing a thing tarry , delay remain continue , abide endure be steadfast persist make a stand , hold one's ground stand upright arise , appear , come on the scene stand forth , appear = come into being rise up as foe rare usages Hiph . 83 station , set cause to stand firm cause to stand up , set up , erect present one before king appoint other meanings Hoph . be presentedScroll for more

לְto/forפָנָֽיface: beforeFace, faces.[ פָּנֶה ], pl. פָּנִים 2123 n.m . face , also faces face , faces presence , person technically, see one's face , i.e. appear before one, in one's presence face of seraphim face of animals face (= surface ) of ground as adv.loc . before for other phrases with prepositionsוhisScroll for more

And he said

unto them

What

ye

counsel give

that we may return

answer

The ASV does not translate this word.

to … people

this

who

have spoken

to me

saying

Make … lighter

The ASV does not translate this word.

the yoke

that

did put

thy father

upon us

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וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

אֲלֵיהֶ֗םah-lay-HEM

מָ֚הmah

אַתֶּ֣םah-TEM

נֽוֹעָצִ֔יםnoh-ah-TSEEM

וְנָשִׁ֥יבveh-nah-SHEEV

דָּבָ֖רdah-VAHR

אֶתet

הָעָ֣םhah-AHM

הַזֶּ֑הhah-ZEH

אֲשֶׁ֨רah-SHEHR

דִּבְּר֤וּdee-beh-ROO

אֵלַי֙eh-LAI

לֵאמֹ֔רleh-MOHR

הָקֵל֙hah-KEL

מִןmeen

הָעֹ֔לhah-OHL

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

נָתַ֥ןnah-TAHN

אָבִ֖יךָah-VEE-chah

עָלֵֽינוּah-LAY-noo

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

אֲלֵי + הֶ֗ם

מָ֚ה

אַתֶּ֣ם

נֽוֹעָצִ֔ים

וְ + נָשִׁ֥יב

דָּבָ֖ר

אֶת

הָ + עָ֣ם

הַ + זֶּ֑ה

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

דִּבְּר֤וּ

אֵלַ + י֙

לֵ + אמֹ֔ר

הָקֵל֙

מִן

הָ + עֹ֔ל

אֲשֶׁר

נָתַ֥ן

אָבִ֖י + ךָ

עָלֵֽי + נוּ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

אֲלֵיHebrew prepositionהֶ֗םobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

מָ֚הHebrew interrogative

אַתֶּ֣םHebrew personal pronoun, masculine plural

נֽוֹעָצִ֔יםHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionנָשִׁ֥יבHebrew verb

דָּבָ֖רHebrew noun, masculine

אֶתHebrew particle

הָHebrew prefixעָ֣םHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixזֶּ֑הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

אֲשֶׁ֨רHebrew relative pronoun

דִּבְּר֤וּHebrew verb

אֵלַHebrew prepositionי֙object suffix, 1st person singular

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹ֔רHebrew verb

הָקֵל֙Hebrew verb

מִןHebrew preposition

הָHebrew prefixעֹ֔לHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

נָתַ֥ןHebrew verb

אָבִ֖יHebrew noun, masculineךָpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

עָלֵֽיHebrew prepositionנוּobject suffix, 1st person plural

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּ֣אמֶרto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

אֲלֵיto or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toהֶ֗םthemScroll for more

what?What?, how?, aught.מָה , rarely מָה־ , מַה־ , מַה‍ּ , מֶה , מַ‍ּ , מָ — pron.interrog . and indef . what? how? aught interrog. what? Used adverbially Indef. pron. With preps.Scroll for more

youYou.אַתֶּם pron. 2 m. pl . you (masc.)Scroll for more

to adviseAdvise, counsel.יָעַץ vb . advise , counsel Qal advise , counsel Niph . consult together , exchange counsel Hithp . conspire againstScroll for more

וְandנָשִׁ֥יבto return: returnTurn back, return.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 bring back words of people bring back (in retribution) upon pay as recompense turn back , backward = repel, defeat turn away face late, turn toward , acc. face turn against bring back to mind , take into consideration = shew a turning away from your idols (i.e. turn away) reverse , revoke = repel, defeat Hoph . my money has been returnedScroll for more

wordSpeech, word.דָּבָר 1439 n.m . speech , word sg. speech , discourse , saying , word , as the sum of that which is spoken sg. saying , utterance , sentence , as a section of a discourse sg. a word , words sg. matter , affair , thing about which one speaksScroll for more

object markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteScroll for more

הָtheעָ֣םpeoplePeople.עַם , עָם 1810 n.m . people a people , nation = smaller units = common people people in gen., persons phrasesScroll for more

הַtheזֶּ֑הthisThis, here.זֶה demonstr.pron . and adv .; fem. זֹאת , once זֹאתָה ; this , here standing alone In appos. to subst. More oft. as pred. It is attached enclitically, almost as an adv., to certain words, esp. interrog. pronouns, to impart, in a manner often not reproducible in Engl. idiom, directness and force, bringing the question or statement made into close relation with the speaker. In poetry, as a relative pron. (rare) With prefixes (in special senses)Scroll for more

which

to speak: speakSpeak.[ דָבַר ] 1142 vb . speak (original mng. dub.) Qal speak Niph . reciprocal sense, speak with one another , talk Pi . speak Pu . in the day when she may be spoken for Hithp . speaking this word Hiph . either leads subject, or puts to flight , fig. for subduesScroll for more

אֵלַto or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toי֙meScroll for more

לֵto/forאמֹ֔רto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

to lightenBe slight, swift, trifling.[ קָלַל ] 82 vb . be slight , swift , trifling Qal be slight , of water, be abated be swift trifling , i.e. of little account Niph . shew oneself swift appear trifling be lightly esteemed Pi . curse (prop. make contemptible ) Pu . be cursed Hiph . make light , lighten treat with contempt Pilp . shake (peculiarly) whet Hithpalp . reflex. of 1: hills shook themselvesScroll for more

fromOut of, from, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not.מִן־ , and מִ , before יְ , prep . expressing the idea of separation , hence out of , from , on account of , off , on the side of , since , above , than , so that not with verbs expressing (or implying) separation or removal from , against מן also, without a verb of similar significance, sometimes expresses the idea of separation, away from , far from of position, off , on the side of , on Out of , Gk. ἐκ, Lat. ex Partitively Of time — as marking the terminus a quo , the anterior limit of a continuous period from , since as marking the period immediately succeeding the limit after towards , to ( וְעַד ) עַד … מִן from … even to In comparisons , beyond , above מן is prefixed to an infin. : with causal force, from , on account of , through after verbs implying restraint , prevention , cessation , etc. with a temporal force, since , after Once as a conj . before a finite verb. that In compounds:Scroll for more

הָtheעֹ֔לyokeYoke.עֹל 39 n.m . yokeScroll for more

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to give: giveGive, put, set.נָתַן 2007 vb . give , put , set Qal 1917 give Put , set Make , constitute Niph . 82 be given Be put , set Hoph . be given , bestowed = be given to one for wife be put uponScroll for more

אָבִ֖יfatherFather.אָב 1101 n.m . father father of individual of God as father of his people head of household , family or clan ancestor originator or patron of a class, profession, or art fig. of producer , generator fig. of benevolence & protection term of respect & honor specif., ruler , chief (late)ךָyourScroll for more

עָלֵֽיuponHeight.עַל , עָ֑ל subst . height As prep . upon , and hence on the ground of , according to , on account of , on behalf of , concerning , beside , in addition to , together with , beyond , above , over , by , on to , towards , to , against Upon , of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed — of clothing , etc., which any one wears With verbs of covering or protecting , even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support) Of the ground or basis , on which a thing is done It expresses excess It denotes elevation or pre-eminence It expresses addition It expresses the idea of being extended, or suspended over anything, without however being in contact with it, above , over From the sense of inclining or impending over , על comes to denote contiguity or proximity , Engl. by (or sts. on ) In connection with verbs of motion (actual or fig.) By writers of the silver age, על is sts. used with the force of a dative With other particles: As conj . עַל אֲשֶׁר because that עַל כִּי similar in meaning, but less frequent עַל alone: because notwithstanding that , although Compounds: with כְּ (rare and late) as concerning , as upon the like of their deeds is the like of (that which) he will repay מֵעַל from upon , from over , from byנוּusScroll for more

And … spake

unto him

the young men

that

were grown up

with him

saying

Thus

shalt thou say

unto … people

this

that

spake

unto thee

saying

Thy father

made … heavy

The ASV does not translate this word.

our yoke

but … thou

make … it lighter

unto us

thus

shalt thou speak

unto them

My little finger

is thicker

than … loins

my father’s

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וַיְדַבְּר֣וּvah-yeh-dah-beh-ROO

אֵלָ֗יוeh-LAHV

הַיְלָדִים֙hah-yeh-lah-DEEM

אֲשֶׁ֨רah-SHEHR

גָּדְל֣וּgah-deh-LOO

אִתּוֹ֮ee-TOH

לֵאמֹר֒leh-MOHR

כֹּֽהkoh

תֹאמַ֣רtoh-MAHR

לָעָ֣םlah-AHM

הַזֶּ֡הhah-ZEH

אֲשֶׁר֩ah-SHEHR

דִּבְּר֨וּdee-beh-ROO

אֵלֶ֜יךָeh-LAY-chah

לֵאמֹ֗רleh-MOHR

אָבִ֨יךָ֙ah-VEE-chah

הִכְבִּ֣ידheech-BEED

אֶתet

עֻלֵּ֔נוּoo-LEH-noo

וְאַתָּ֖הveh-ah-TAH

הָקֵ֣לhah-KEL

מֵעָלֵ֑ינוּmeh-ah-LAY-noo

כֹּ֚הkoh

תְּדַבֵּ֣רteh-dah-BEHR

אֲלֵיהֶ֔םah-lay-HEM

קָֽטָנִּ֥יkah-tah-NEE

עָבָ֖הah-VAH

מִמָּתְנֵ֥יmee-mah-teh-NAY

אָבִֽיah-VEE

Letters

וַ + יְדַבְּר֣וּ

אֵלָ֗י + ו

הַ + יְלָדִים֙

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

גָּדְל֣וּ

אִתּ + וֹ֮

לֵ + אמֹר֒

כֹּֽה

תֹאמַ֣ר

לָ + [הַ] + עָ֣ם

הַ + זֶּ֡ה

אֲשֶׁר֩

דִּבְּר֨וּ

אֵלֶ֜י + ךָ

לֵ + אמֹ֗ר

אָבִ֨י + ךָ֙

הִכְבִּ֣יד

אֶת

עֻלֵּ֔ + נוּ

וְ + אַתָּ֖ה

הָקֵ֣ל

מֵ + עָלֵ֑י + נוּ

כֹּ֚ה

תְּדַבֵּ֣ר

אֲלֵי + הֶ֔ם

קָֽטָנִּ֥ + י

עָבָ֖ה

מִ + מָּתְנֵ֥י

אָבִֽ + י

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיְדַבְּר֣וּHebrew verb

אֵלָ֗יHebrew prepositionוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

הַHebrew prefixיְלָדִים֙Hebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁ֨רHebrew relative pronoun

גָּדְל֣וּHebrew verb

אִתּHebrew prepositionוֹ֮object suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹר֒Hebrew verb

כֹּֽהHebrew adverb

תֹאמַ֣רHebrew verb

לָHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixעָ֣םHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixזֶּ֡הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

אֲשֶׁר֩Hebrew relative pronoun

דִּבְּר֨וּHebrew verb

אֵלֶ֜יHebrew prepositionךָobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹ֗רHebrew verb

אָבִ֨יHebrew noun, masculineךָ֙possessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

הִכְבִּ֣ידHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

עֻלֵּ֔Hebrew noun, masculineנוּpossessive suffix, 1st person plural

וְHebrew conjunctionאַתָּ֖הHebrew personal pronoun, masculine singular

הָקֵ֣לHebrew verb

מֵHebrew prefixעָלֵ֑יHebrew prepositionנוּobject suffix, 1st person plural

כֹּ֚הHebrew adverb

תְּדַבֵּ֣רHebrew verb

אֲלֵיHebrew prepositionהֶ֔םobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

קָֽטָנִּ֥Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

עָבָ֖הHebrew verb

מִHebrew prefixמָּתְנֵ֥יHebrew noun, masculine

אָבִֽHebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיְדַבְּר֣וּto speak: speakSpeak.[ דָבַר ] 1142 vb . speak (original mng. dub.) Qal speak Niph . reciprocal sense, speak with one another , talk Pi . speak Pu . in the day when she may be spoken for Hithp . speaking this word Hiph . either leads subject, or puts to flight , fig. for subduesScroll for more

אֵלָ֗יto or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toוhimScroll for more

הַtheיְלָדִים֙youthChild, son, boy, youth.יֶ֫לֶד 89 n.m . child , son , boy , youthScroll for more

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to magnifyGrow up, become great.גָּדַל 115 vb . grow up , become great Qal grow up become great to be magnified Pi . cause to grow make great , powerful magnify Pu . brought up Hiph . make great magnify do great things Hithp . I will magnify myselfScroll for more

אִתּwithWith, proximity.אֵת , prep . with —prep. denoting proximity Of companionship, together with Of localities אֵת פּ׳ denotes specially in one's possession or keeping in one's knowledge or memory מֵאֵת from proximity with Note . אֵת expresses closer association than עִם : hence while מֵעִם sts. denotes hardly more than from the surroundings or belongings of , מֵאֵת expresses from close proximity to .וֹ֮himScroll for more

לֵto/forאמֹר֒to sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

thusThus, here.כֹּה demonstr.adv . thus , here of manner, thus of place, here of time, hithertoScroll for more

to sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

לָto/for[הַ]theעָ֣םpeoplePeople.עַם , עָם 1810 n.m . people a people , nation = smaller units = common people people in gen., persons phrasesScroll for more

הַtheזֶּ֡הthisThis, here.זֶה demonstr.pron . and adv .; fem. זֹאת , once זֹאתָה ; this , here standing alone In appos. to subst. More oft. as pred. It is attached enclitically, almost as an adv., to certain words, esp. interrog. pronouns, to impart, in a manner often not reproducible in Engl. idiom, directness and force, bringing the question or statement made into close relation with the speaker. In poetry, as a relative pron. (rare) With prefixes (in special senses)Scroll for more

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to speak: speakSpeak.[ דָבַר ] 1142 vb . speak (original mng. dub.) Qal speak Niph . reciprocal sense, speak with one another , talk Pi . speak Pu . in the day when she may be spoken for Hithp . speaking this word Hiph . either leads subject, or puts to flight , fig. for subduesScroll for more

אֵלֶ֜יto or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toךָyouScroll for more

לֵto/forאמֹ֗רto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

אָבִ֨יfatherFather.אָב 1101 n.m . father father of individual of God as father of his people head of household , family or clan ancestor originator or patron of a class, profession, or art fig. of producer , generator fig. of benevolence & protection term of respect & honor specif., ruler , chief (late)ךָ֙yourScroll for more

to honor: honourBe heavy, weighty, burdensome, honoured.כָּבֵד vb . be heavy , weighty , burdensome , honoured Qal be heavy , in weight heavy , insensible , dull be honoured Niph . pass. be made heavy fr. abundance be honoured , enjoy honour , of man medial, get oneself glory (or honour ), of God Pi . make heavy , insensible make honourable , honour , glorify , usu. c. human subj. Pu . be made honourable , honoured Hiph . make heavy make heavy , dull , unresponsive , the ears cause to be honoured Hithp . make oneself heavy , dense , numerous honour oneselfScroll for more

object markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteScroll for more

עֻלֵּ֔yokeYoke.עֹל 39 n.m . yokeנוּourScroll for more

וְandאַתָּ֖הyouThou.אַתָּ֫ה , אָ֑תָּה pron. 2 s. m . thouScroll for more

to lightenBe slight, swift, trifling.[ קָלַל ] 82 vb . be slight , swift , trifling Qal be slight , of water, be abated be swift trifling , i.e. of little account Niph . shew oneself swift appear trifling be lightly esteemed Pi . curse (prop. make contemptible ) Pu . be cursed Hiph . make light , lighten treat with contempt Pilp . shake (peculiarly) whet Hithpalp . reflex. of 1: hills shook themselvesScroll for more

מֵfromעָלֵ֑יuponHeight.עַל , עָ֑ל subst . height As prep . upon , and hence on the ground of , according to , on account of , on behalf of , concerning , beside , in addition to , together with , beyond , above , over , by , on to , towards , to , against Upon , of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed — of clothing , etc., which any one wears With verbs of covering or protecting , even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support) Of the ground or basis , on which a thing is done It expresses excess It denotes elevation or pre-eminence It expresses addition It expresses the idea of being extended, or suspended over anything, without however being in contact with it, above , over From the sense of inclining or impending over , על comes to denote contiguity or proximity , Engl. by (or sts. on ) In connection with verbs of motion (actual or fig.) By writers of the silver age, על is sts. used with the force of a dative With other particles: As conj . עַל אֲשֶׁר because that עַל כִּי similar in meaning, but less frequent עַל alone: because notwithstanding that , although Compounds: with כְּ (rare and late) as concerning , as upon the like of their deeds is the like of (that which) he will repay מֵעַל from upon , from over , from byנוּusScroll for more

thusThus, here.כֹּה demonstr.adv . thus , here of manner, thus of place, here of time, hithertoScroll for more

to speak: speakSpeak.[ דָבַר ] 1142 vb . speak (original mng. dub.) Qal speak Niph . reciprocal sense, speak with one another , talk Pi . speak Pu . in the day when she may be spoken for Hithp . speaking this word Hiph . either leads subject, or puts to flight , fig. for subduesScroll for more

אֲלֵיto or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toהֶ֔םthemScroll for more

קָֽטָנִּ֥little fingerLittle.[ קְטֹן ] n.m . little (finger)יmyScroll for more

to thickenBe thick, fat, gross.עָבָה vb . be thick , fat , grossScroll for more

מִfromמָּתְנֵ֥יloinLoins.מַתְנַ֫יִם n.m.du . loinsScroll for more

אָבִֽfatherFather.אָב 1101 n.m . father father of individual of God as father of his people head of household , family or clan ancestor originator or patron of a class, profession, or art fig. of producer , generator fig. of benevolence & protection term of respect & honor specif., ruler , chief (late)יmyScroll for more

And now

my father

did lade

you

with a … yoke

heavy

I

will add

to

your yoke

my father

chastised

you

with whips

but I

will chastise

you

with scorpions

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וְעַתָּ֗הveh-ah-TAH

אָבִי֙ah-VEE

הֶעְמִ֤יסheh-MEES

עֲלֵיכֶם֙ah-lay-CHEM

עֹ֣לohl

כָּבֵ֔דkah-VED

וַאֲנִ֖יvah-ah-NEE

אוֹסִ֣יףoh-SEEF

עַֽלahl

עֻלְּכֶ֑םoo-leh-CHEM

אָבִ֗יah-VEE

יִסַּ֤רyee-SAHR

אֶתְכֶם֙eh-teh-CHEM

בַּשּׁוֹטִ֔יםbah-shoh-TEEM

וַאֲנִ֕יvah-ah-NEE

אֲיַסֵּ֥רah-yah-SEHR

אֶתְכֶ֖םeh-teh-CHEM

בָּעַקְרַבִּֽיםbah-ahk-rah-BEEM

Letters

וְ + עַתָּ֗ה

אָבִ + י֙

הֶעְמִ֤יס

עֲלֵי + כֶם֙

עֹ֣ל

כָּבֵ֔ד

וַ + אֲנִ֖י

אוֹסִ֣יף

עַֽל

עֻלְּ + כֶ֑ם

אָבִ֗ + י

יִסַּ֤ר

אֶתְ + כֶם֙

בַּ + [הַ] + שּׁוֹטִ֔ים

וַ + אֲנִ֕י

אֲיַסֵּ֥ר

אֶתְ + כֶ֖ם

בָּ + [הַ] + עַקְרַבִּֽים

The Pieces

וְHebrew conjunctionעַתָּ֗הHebrew adverb

אָבִHebrew noun, masculineי֙possessive suffix, 1st person singular

הֶעְמִ֤יסHebrew verb

עֲלֵיHebrew prepositionכֶם֙object suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

עֹ֣לHebrew noun, masculine

כָּבֵ֔דHebrew adjective

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲנִ֖יHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

אוֹסִ֣יףHebrew verb

עַֽלHebrew preposition

עֻלְּHebrew noun, masculineכֶ֑םpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

אָבִ֗Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

יִסַּ֤רHebrew verb

אֶתְHebrew particleכֶם֙object suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixשּׁוֹטִ֔יםHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲנִ֕יHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

אֲיַסֵּ֥רHebrew verb

אֶתְHebrew particleכֶ֖םobject suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

בָּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixעַקְרַבִּֽיםHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וְandעַתָּ֗הnowNow.עַתָּ֫ה 435, עָ֑֫תָּה , adv . of time, nowScroll for more

אָבִfatherFather.אָב 1101 n.m . father father of individual of God as father of his people head of household , family or clan ancestor originator or patron of a class, profession, or art fig. of producer , generator fig. of benevolence & protection term of respect & honor specif., ruler , chief (late)י֙myScroll for more

to liftLoad, carry a load.[ עָמַס , ? עָמַשׂ ] vb . 1. load . 2 carry a loadScroll for more

עֲלֵיuponHeight.עַל , עָ֑ל subst . height As prep . upon , and hence on the ground of , according to , on account of , on behalf of , concerning , beside , in addition to , together with , beyond , above , over , by , on to , towards , to , against Upon , of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed — of clothing , etc., which any one wears With verbs of covering or protecting , even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support) Of the ground or basis , on which a thing is done It expresses excess It denotes elevation or pre-eminence It expresses addition It expresses the idea of being extended, or suspended over anything, without however being in contact with it, above , over From the sense of inclining or impending over , על comes to denote contiguity or proximity , Engl. by (or sts. on ) In connection with verbs of motion (actual or fig.) By writers of the silver age, על is sts. used with the force of a dative With other particles: As conj . עַל אֲשֶׁר because that עַל כִּי similar in meaning, but less frequent עַל alone: because notwithstanding that , although Compounds: with כְּ (rare and late) as concerning , as upon the like of their deeds is the like of (that which) he will repay מֵעַל from upon , from over , from byכֶם֙youScroll for more

yokeYoke.עֹל 39 n.m . yokeScroll for more

heavyHeavy.כָּבֵד adj . heavyScroll for more

וַandאֲנִ֖יII.אֲנִי , אָ֑נִי pron . 1s . comm . IScroll for more

to addAdd.יָסַף 214 vb . add Qal add Niph . join (intr.), join oneself to be joined , added to Hiph . add sq. inf. add to do = do again or more sq. Impf. sq. Impf. asynd.Scroll for more

uponHeight.עַל , עָ֑ל subst . height As prep . upon , and hence on the ground of , according to , on account of , on behalf of , concerning , beside , in addition to , together with , beyond , above , over , by , on to , towards , to , against Upon , of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed — of clothing , etc., which any one wears With verbs of covering or protecting , even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support) Of the ground or basis , on which a thing is done It expresses excess It denotes elevation or pre-eminence It expresses addition It expresses the idea of being extended, or suspended over anything, without however being in contact with it, above , over From the sense of inclining or impending over , על comes to denote contiguity or proximity , Engl. by (or sts. on ) In connection with verbs of motion (actual or fig.) By writers of the silver age, על is sts. used with the force of a dative With other particles: As conj . עַל אֲשֶׁר because that עַל כִּי similar in meaning, but less frequent עַל alone: because notwithstanding that , although Compounds: with כְּ (rare and late) as concerning , as upon the like of their deeds is the like of (that which) he will repay מֵעַל from upon , from over , from byScroll for more

עֻלְּyokeYoke.עֹל 39 n.m . yokeכֶ֑םyourScroll for more

אָבִ֗fatherFather.אָב 1101 n.m . father father of individual of God as father of his people head of household , family or clan ancestor originator or patron of a class, profession, or art fig. of producer , generator fig. of benevolence & protection term of respect & honor specif., ruler , chief (late)יmyScroll for more

to disciplineDiscipline, chasten, admonish.[ יָסַר ] vb . discipline , chasten , admonish Qal admonish instruct discipline Niph . let oneself be corrected , admonished Pi . discipline , correct (the moral nature, with more or less severity acc. to circumstances) more severely, chasten , chastise Nithp . pass. be disciplined , corrected Hiph . chastenScroll for more

אֶתְobject markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteכֶם֙youScroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theשּׁוֹטִ֔יםwhipScourge, whip.שׁוֹט n.m . scourge , whipScroll for more

וַandאֲנִ֕יII.אֲנִי , אָ֑נִי pron . 1s . comm . IScroll for more

to disciplineDiscipline, chasten, admonish.[ יָסַר ] vb . discipline , chasten , admonish Qal admonish instruct discipline Niph . let oneself be corrected , admonished Pi . discipline , correct (the moral nature, with more or less severity acc. to circumstances) more severely, chasten , chastise Nithp . pass. be disciplined , corrected Hiph . chastenScroll for more

אֶתְobject markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteכֶ֖םyouScroll for more

בָּin/on/with[הַ]theעַקְרַבִּֽיםscorpionScorpion.עַקְרָב n.m . scorpionScroll for more

So … came

Jeroboam

and all

the people

to

Rehoboam

the … day

third

as

bade

the king

saying

Come … again

to me

the … day

third

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וַיָּב֨וֹאvah-yah-VOH

יָרָבְעָ֧םyah-rahv-AHM

וְכָלveh-CHAHL

הָעָ֛םhah-AHM

אֶלel

רְחַבְעָ֖םreh-chahv-AHM

בַּיּ֣וֹםbah-YOHM

הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֑יhah-sheh-lee-SHEE

כַּאֲשֶׁ֨רkah-ah-SHEHR

דִּבֶּ֤רdee-BEHR

הַמֶּ֨לֶךְ֙hah-MEH-lech

לֵאמֹ֔רleh-MOHR

שׁ֥וּבוּSHOO-voo

אֵלַ֖יeh-LAI

בַּיּ֥וֹםbah-YOHM

הַשְּׁלִישִֽׁיhah-sheh-lee-SHEE

Letters

וַ + יָּב֨וֹא

יָרָבְעָ֧ם

וְ + כָל

הָ + עָ֛ם

אֶל

רְחַבְעָ֖ם

בַּ + [הַ] + יּ֣וֹם

הַ + שְּׁלִישִׁ֑י

כַּ + אֲשֶׁ֨ר

דִּבֶּ֤ר

הַ + מֶּ֨לֶךְ֙

לֵ + אמֹ֔ר

שׁ֥וּבוּ

אֵלַ֖ + י

בַּ + [הַ] + יּ֥וֹם

הַ + שְּׁלִישִֽׁי

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּב֨וֹאHebrew verb

יָרָבְעָ֧םname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionכָלHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixעָ֛םHebrew noun, masculine

אֶלHebrew preposition

רְחַבְעָ֖םname of a person

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixיּ֣וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixשְּׁלִישִׁ֑יHebrew adjective

כַּHebrew prefixאֲשֶׁ֨רHebrew relative pronoun

דִּבֶּ֤רHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֨לֶךְ֙Hebrew noun, masculine

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹ֔רHebrew verb

שׁ֥וּבוּHebrew verb

אֵלַ֖Hebrew prepositionיobject suffix, 1st person singular

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixיּ֥וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixשְּׁלִישִֽׁיHebrew adjective

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּב֨וֹאto come inCome in, come, go in, go.בּוֹא 2569 vb . come in , come , go in , go Qal come in come (approach, arrive) go , i.e. walk , associate with go from speaker, but with limit of motion given Hiph . cause to come in , bring in (conduct, lead, obj. persons and animals) cause to come , bring , bring near , etc. (animate obj.) Hoph . be brought in (of pers. and things) be brought be introduced , putScroll for more

JeroboamJeroboam.יָֽרָבְעָם 104 n.pr.m . Jeroboam 90 leader of revolt of N. Isr. (10th cent.), and first king son of Jehoash of N. Isr. (8th cent.) and 13th kingScroll for more

וְandכָלallThe whole, all.כֹּל once כּוֹל n.m . the whole , all with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of , to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every Absolutely: without the art., all things , all with the art. הַכֹּל where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned in a wider sense, all , whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)Scroll for more

הָtheעָ֛םpeoplePeople.עַם , עָם 1810 n.m . people a people , nation = smaller units = common people people in gen., persons phrasesScroll for more

to or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toScroll for more

RehoboamRehoboam.רְחַבְעָם n.pr.m . Rehoboam ;—king of Judah, son of SolomonScroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theיּ֣וֹםdayDay.יוֹם 2285 n.m . day day , opp. night Day as division of time יוֹם י׳ day of YHWH , chiefly as time of his coming in judgment, involving often blessedness for righteous Pl. days of anyone Days יוֹם = time PhrasesScroll for more

הַtheשְּׁלִישִׁ֑יthirdThird.שְׁלִישִׁי m . שְׁלִישִׁית f . adj.num.ord . 108 thirdScroll for more

כַּlike/asאֲשֶׁ֨רwhich

to speak: speakSpeak.[ דָבַר ] 1142 vb . speak (original mng. dub.) Qal speak Niph . reciprocal sense, speak with one another , talk Pi . speak Pu . in the day when she may be spoken for Hithp . speaking this word Hiph . either leads subject, or puts to flight , fig. for subduesScroll for more

הַtheמֶּ֨לֶךְ֙kingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

לֵto/forאמֹ֔רto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

to return: returnTurn back, return.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 bring back words of people bring back (in retribution) upon pay as recompense turn back , backward = repel, defeat turn away face late, turn toward , acc. face turn against bring back to mind , take into consideration = shew a turning away from your idols (i.e. turn away) reverse , revoke = repel, defeat Hoph . my money has been returnedScroll for more

אֵלַ֖to or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toיmeScroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theיּ֥וֹםdayDay.יוֹם 2285 n.m . day day , opp. night Day as division of time יוֹם י׳ day of YHWH , chiefly as time of his coming in judgment, involving often blessedness for righteous Pl. days of anyone Days יוֹם = time PhrasesScroll for more

הַtheשְּׁלִישִֽׁיthirdThird.שְׁלִישִׁי m . שְׁלִישִׁית f . adj.num.ord . 108 thirdScroll for more

And … answered

the king

The ASV does not translate this word.

the people

roughly

and forsook

The ASV does not translate this word.

the counsel

of the old men

which

they had given him

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וַיַּ֧עַןvah-YAH-ahn

הַמֶּ֛לֶךְhah-MEH-lech

אֶתet

הָעָ֖םhah-AHM

קָשָׁ֑הkah-SHAH

וַֽיַּעֲזֹ֛בvah-yah-ah-ZOHV

אֶתet

עֲצַ֥תah-TSAHT

הַזְּקֵנִ֖יםhah-zeh-keh-NEEM

אֲשֶׁ֥רah-SHEHR

יְעָצֻֽהוּyeh-ah-TSOO-hoo

Letters

וַ + יַּ֧עַן

הַ + מֶּ֛לֶךְ

אֶת

הָ + עָ֖ם

קָשָׁ֑ה

וַֽ + יַּעֲזֹ֛ב

אֶת

עֲצַ֥ת

הַ + זְּקֵנִ֖ים

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

יְעָצֻֽ + הוּ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֧עַןHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixמֶּ֛לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

אֶתHebrew particle

הָHebrew prefixעָ֖םHebrew noun, masculine

קָשָׁ֑הHebrew adjective

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיַּעֲזֹ֛בHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

עֲצַ֥תHebrew noun, feminine

הַHebrew prefixזְּקֵנִ֖יםHebrew adjective

אֲשֶׁ֥רHebrew relative pronoun

יְעָצֻֽHebrew verbהוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיַּ֧עַןto answerAnswer, respond.עָנָה 316 vb . answer , respond Qal answer , respond to sthg. said, actual or implied respond to an occasion, speak in view of circumstances money meets all demands specif. respond as a witness, testify less oft. make response as one accused ( respondent ) Niph . make answer be answered Hiph . wholly dub.; causes all things to respond in the joy of his heartScroll for more

הַtheמֶּ֛לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

object markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteScroll for more

הָtheעָ֖םpeoplePeople.עַם , עָם 1810 n.m . people a people , nation = smaller units = common people people in gen., persons phrasesScroll for more

severeHard, severe.קָשֶׁה adj . hard , severeScroll for more

וַֽandיַּעֲזֹ֛בto leave: forsakeLeave, forsake, loose.עָזַב 213 vb . leave , forsake , loose Qal leave , c. acc. leave , abandon , forsake let loose , set free , let go Niph . be left to be forsaken , of house of God Pu . (or Qal pass .) be deserted , of cityScroll for more

object markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteScroll for more

counselCounsel, advice.עֵצָה n.f . counsel , adviceScroll for more

הַtheזְּקֵנִ֖יםoldOld.זָקֵן adj . old old , of human beings usu. as subst. old man (or woman) elderScroll for more

which

יְעָצֻֽto adviseAdvise, counsel.יָעַץ vb . advise , counsel Qal advise , counsel Niph . consult together , exchange counsel Hithp . conspire againstהוּhimScroll for more

and spake

to them

after the counsel

of the young men

saying

My father

made … heavy

The ASV does not translate this word.

your yoke

but I

will add

to

your yoke

my father

chastised

you

with whips

but I

will chastise

you

with scorpions

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וַיְדַבֵּ֣רvah-yeh-dah-BEHR

אֲלֵיהֶ֗םah-lay-HEM

כַּעֲצַ֤תkah-ah-TSAHT

הַיְלָדִים֙hah-yeh-lah-DEEM

לֵאמֹ֔רleh-MOHR

אָבִי֙ah-VEE

הִכְבִּ֣ידheech-BEED

אֶֽתet

עֻלְּכֶ֔םoo-leh-CHEM

וַאֲנִ֖יvah-ah-NEE

אֹסִ֣יףoh-SEEF

עַֽלahl

עֻלְּכֶ֑םoo-leh-CHEM

אָבִ֗יah-VEE

יִסַּ֤רyee-SAHR

אֶתְכֶם֙eh-teh-CHEM

בַּשּׁוֹטִ֔יםbah-shoh-TEEM

וַאֲנִ֕יvah-ah-NEE

אֲיַסֵּ֥רah-yah-SEHR

אֶתְכֶ֖םeh-teh-CHEM

בָּעַקְרַבִּֽיםbah-ahk-rah-BEEM

Letters

וַ + יְדַבֵּ֣ר

אֲלֵי + הֶ֗ם

כַּ + עֲצַ֤ת

הַ + יְלָדִים֙

לֵ + אמֹ֔ר

אָבִ + י֙

הִכְבִּ֣יד

אֶֽת

עֻלְּ + כֶ֔ם

וַ + אֲנִ֖י

אֹסִ֣יף

עַֽל

עֻלְּ + כֶ֑ם

אָבִ֗ + י

יִסַּ֤ר

אֶתְ + כֶם֙

בַּ + [הַ] + שּׁוֹטִ֔ים

וַ + אֲנִ֕י

אֲיַסֵּ֥ר

אֶתְ + כֶ֖ם

בָּ + [הַ] + עַקְרַבִּֽים

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיְדַבֵּ֣רHebrew verb

אֲלֵיHebrew prepositionהֶ֗םobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

כַּHebrew prefixעֲצַ֤תHebrew noun, feminine

הַHebrew prefixיְלָדִים֙Hebrew noun, masculine

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹ֔רHebrew verb

אָבִHebrew noun, masculineי֙possessive suffix, 1st person singular

הִכְבִּ֣ידHebrew verb

אֶֽתHebrew particle

עֻלְּHebrew noun, masculineכֶ֔םpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲנִ֖יHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

אֹסִ֣יףHebrew verb

עַֽלHebrew preposition

עֻלְּHebrew noun, masculineכֶ֑םpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

אָבִ֗Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

יִסַּ֤רHebrew verb

אֶתְHebrew particleכֶם֙object suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixשּׁוֹטִ֔יםHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲנִ֕יHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

אֲיַסֵּ֥רHebrew verb

אֶתְHebrew particleכֶ֖םobject suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

בָּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixעַקְרַבִּֽיםHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיְדַבֵּ֣רto speak: speakSpeak.[ דָבַר ] 1142 vb . speak (original mng. dub.) Qal speak Niph . reciprocal sense, speak with one another , talk Pi . speak Pu . in the day when she may be spoken for Hithp . speaking this word Hiph . either leads subject, or puts to flight , fig. for subduesScroll for more

אֲלֵיto or towardMotion to, direction towards.אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), prep . denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental). of motion to or unto a person or place Where the limit is actually entered, into Of direction towards anything Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to Metaph. in regard to , concerning , on account of Of rule or standard according to (rare) Expressing presence at a spot, against , at , by , not merely after verbs implying motion Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction toהֶ֗םthemScroll for more

כַּlike/asעֲצַ֤תcounselCounsel, advice.עֵצָה n.f . counsel , adviceScroll for more

הַtheיְלָדִים֙youthChild, son, boy, youth.יֶ֫לֶד 89 n.m . child , son , boy , youthScroll for more

לֵto/forאמֹ֔רto sayUtter, say.אָמַר 5287 vb . utter , say Qal Say Say in the heart (= think) Promise Command (esp. late) Niph . be said , told Hiph . avow , avouch (lit. cause to declare ) Hithp . act proudly , boastScroll for more

אָבִfatherFather.אָב 1101 n.m . father father of individual of God as father of his people head of household , family or clan ancestor originator or patron of a class, profession, or art fig. of producer , generator fig. of benevolence & protection term of respect & honor specif., ruler , chief (late)י֙myScroll for more

to honor: honourBe heavy, weighty, burdensome, honoured.כָּבֵד vb . be heavy , weighty , burdensome , honoured Qal be heavy , in weight heavy , insensible , dull be honoured Niph . pass. be made heavy fr. abundance be honoured , enjoy honour , of man medial, get oneself glory (or honour ), of God Pi . make heavy , insensible make honourable , honour , glorify , usu. c. human subj. Pu . be made honourable , honoured Hiph . make heavy make heavy , dull , unresponsive , the ears cause to be honoured Hithp . make oneself heavy , dense , numerous honour oneselfScroll for more

object markerMark of the accusative.אֵת the mark of the accusative , prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definiteScroll for more

עֻלְּyokeYoke.עֹל 39 n.m . yokeכֶ֔םyourScroll for more