1 Samuel 16 — Open Scroll

And … said

Jehovah

unto

Samuel

long

How

thou

wilt … mourn

for

Saul

seeing I

have rejected him

from being king

over

Israel

fill

thy horn

with oil

and go

I will send thee

to

Jesse

Beth

the … lehemite

for

I have provided

among his sons

me

a king

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וַיֹּ֨אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

אֶלel

שְׁמוּאֵ֗לsheh-moo-EL

עַדahd

מָתַי֙mah-TAI

אַתָּה֙ah-TAH

מִתְאַבֵּ֣לmeet-ah-BEL

אֶלel

שָׁא֔וּלshah-OOL

וַאֲנִ֣יvah-ah-NEE

מְאַסְתִּ֔יוmeh-ahs-TEEV

מִמְּלֹ֖ךְmee-meh-LOHCH

עַלahl

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑לyees-rah-EL

מַלֵּ֨אmah-LEH

קַרְנְךָ֜kahr-neh-CHAH

שֶׁ֗מֶןSHEH-men

וְלֵ֤ךְveh-LECH

אֶֽשְׁלָחֲךָ֙esh-lah-chah-CHAH

אֶלel

יִשַׁ֣יyee-SHAI

בֵּֽיתbayt

הַלַּחְמִ֔יhah-lahch-MEE

כִּֽיkee

רָאִ֧יתִיrah-EE-tee

בְּבָנָ֛יוbeh-vah-NAHV

לִ֖יlee

מֶֽלֶךְMEH-lech

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר

יהוה

אֶל

שְׁמוּאֵ֗ל

עַד

מָתַי֙

אַתָּה֙

מִתְאַבֵּ֣ל

אֶל

שָׁא֔וּל

וַ + אֲנִ֣י

מְאַסְתִּ֔י + ו

מִ + מְּלֹ֖ךְ

עַל

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל

מַלֵּ֨א

קַרְנְ + ךָ֜

שֶׁ֗מֶן

וְ + לֵ֤ךְ

אֶֽשְׁלָחֲ + ךָ֙

אֶל

יִשַׁ֣י

בֵּֽית

הַלַּחְמִ֔י

כִּֽי

רָאִ֧יתִי

בְּ + בָנָ֛י + ו

לִ֖ + י

מֶֽלֶךְ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶרHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

אֶלHebrew preposition

שְׁמוּאֵ֗לname of a person

עַדHebrew preposition

מָתַי֙Hebrew interrogative

אַתָּה֙Hebrew personal pronoun, masculine singular

מִתְאַבֵּ֣לHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

שָׁא֔וּלname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲנִ֣יHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

מְאַסְתִּ֔יHebrew verbוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

מִHebrew prefixמְּלֹ֖ךְHebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑לname of a person

מַלֵּ֨אHebrew verb

קַרְנְHebrew noun, feminineךָ֜possessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

שֶׁ֗מֶןHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionלֵ֤ךְHebrew verb

אֶֽשְׁלָחֲHebrew verbךָ֙object suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

אֶלHebrew preposition

יִשַׁ֣יname of a person

בֵּֽיתname of a people of a place

הַלַּחְמִ֔יname of a people of a place

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

רָאִ֧יתִיHebrew verb

בְּHebrew prefixבָנָ֛יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

לִ֖Hebrew prefixיobject suffix, 1st person singular

מֶֽלֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּ֨אמֶרto 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

God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll 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

SamuelSamuel, name of Ēl.שְׁמוּאֵל 140 n.pr.m . Samuel (= name of Ēl ) great prophet, 11th cent. B.C. in Simeon in IssacharScroll for more

tillAs far as, even to, up to, until, while.עַד , in poetry עֲדֵי prep . as far as , even to , up to , until , while prep . of space Of time Of degree conj . until While Of degree, to the point that , so that even (rare) עַד לְ , a strengthened form for עַד . Thus of space Of time Of degreeScroll for more

howWhen.מָתַי 43 interrog.adv . when ?Scroll for more

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

to mournMourn.אָבַל 39 vb . mourn Qal mourn , lament Hithp . mourn (mostly prose) Hiph . cause to mournScroll 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

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

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

מְאַסְתִּ֔יto rejectReject.[ מָאַס ] vb . reject Qal reject , refuse despise Niph . be rejectedוhimScroll for more

מִfromמְּלֹ֖ךְto 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

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

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

to fillBe full, fill.מָלֵא 249 vb . be full , fill Qal 99 be full , usu. c. acc. material trans. fill Niph . be filled be accomplished , ended Pi . fill special uses are: fulfil , accomplish , complete , obj. week, year, day Pu . filled Hithp . mass themselves against meScroll for more

קַרְנְhornHorn.קֶ֫רֶן 75 n.f . horn of ram used as oil-flask as wind instr. (from curved shape of tusks) fig. of pers., symbol of strength of altar, horn-like projections at corners hill (so in Ar., peak , isolated hill ) rays at his side(s) he had (of lightning-flashes in theoph.)ךָ֜yourScroll for more

oilFat, oil.שֶׁ֫מֶן 192 n.m . fat , oilScroll for more

וְandלֵ֤ךְto 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

אֶֽשְׁלָחֲto 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 sendךָ֙youScroll 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

Jesse

Bethlehemite

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

to see: seeSee.רָאָה 1315 vb . see Qal 1141 see , subj. see , c. acc. rei see , sq. acc. cl. or phr. of closer design see , so as to learn to know abs. see , have (power of) vision see = perceive look at , see , by direct volition of mental observation c. ב , lit., look into , hence look at with interest see , c. acc. rei Niph . appear be seen be visible Pu . appar. his bones are not detected Hithp . recipr. look at each other Hiph . cause one to see something, shew cause to experience something cause to look intently at , to behold Hoph . be caused to see , be shewn be exhibited toScroll for more

בְּin/on/withבָנָ֛יson: 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 ageוhisScroll for more

לִ֖to/forיme

kingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

And … said

Samuel

How

can I go

if … hear

Saul

he will kill me

And … said

Jehovah

a heifer

Take

with thee

and say

to sacrifice

to Jehovah

I am come

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וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

שְׁמוּאֵל֙sheh-moo-EL

אֵ֣יךְAY-cheh

אֵלֵ֔ךְeh-LECH

וְשָׁמַ֥עveh-shah-MAH

שָׁא֖וּלshah-OOL

וַהֲרָגָ֑נִיvah-hah-rah-GAH-nee

וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

עֶגְלַ֤תeg-LAHT

בָּקָר֙bah-KAHR

תִּקַּ֣חtee-KAHCH

בְּיָדֶ֔ךָbeh-yah-DEH-chah

וְאָ֣מַרְתָּ֔veh-ah-mahr-TAH

לִזְבֹּ֥חַlee-zeh-BOH-ahch

לַֽ + יהוהYHWHlah-Yud-Heh-Vav-Heh

בָּֽאתִיBAH-tee

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

שְׁמוּאֵל֙

אֵ֣יךְ

אֵלֵ֔ךְ

וְ + שָׁמַ֥ע

שָׁא֖וּל

וַ + הֲרָגָ֑ + נִי

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

יהוה

עֶגְלַ֤ת

בָּקָר֙

תִּקַּ֣ח

בְּ + יָדֶ֔ + ךָ

וְ + אָ֣מַרְתָּ֔

לִ + זְבֹּ֥חַ

לַֽ + יהוה

בָּֽאתִי

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

שְׁמוּאֵל֙name of a person

אֵ֣יךְHebrew interrogative

אֵלֵ֔ךְHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionשָׁמַ֥עHebrew verb

שָׁא֖וּלname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionהֲרָגָ֑Hebrew verbנִיobject suffix, 1st person singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

עֶגְלַ֤תHebrew noun, feminine

בָּקָר֙Hebrew noun

תִּקַּ֣חHebrew verb

בְּHebrew prefixיָדֶ֔Hebrew nounךָpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionאָ֣מַרְתָּ֔Hebrew verb

לִHebrew prefixזְבֹּ֥חַHebrew verb

לַֽHebrew prefixיהוהname of a title or other name

בָּֽאתִיHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּ֤אמֶרto 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

SamuelSamuel, name of Ēl.שְׁמוּאֵל 140 n.pr.m . Samuel (= name of Ēl ) great prophet, 11th cent. B.C. in Simeon in IssacharScroll for more

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

וְandשָׁמַ֥עto 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

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

וַandהֲרָגָ֑to killKill, slay.הָרַג vb . kill , slay Qal kill , slay , implying ruthless violence hence of wholesale slaughter after battle of God’s slaying in judgment rarely of judicial killing by men (at God’s command) of killing beasts of killing by beasts quite general destroy , ruin Niph . shall priest and prophet be slain in the sanctuary? pass. of Qal 1 b Pu . be slainנִיmeScroll for more

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

God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

heiferHeifer.עֶגְלָה n.f . heiferScroll for more

cattleCattle, herd, ox.בָּקַר 182 n.m . cattle , herd , oxScroll for more

to take: takeTake.לָקַח 965 vb . take Qal take , take in hand take and carry along with oneself take from, or out of take , carry away take away from, so as to deprive of esp. take away life take to or for a person take up, upon = put upon = fetch take = lead , conduct (with or without contact) take = capture , seize take = carry off in phr. take vengeance Niph . be captured , of ark be taken away , removed be taken , brought unto Pu . be taken from, out of = be stolen from be taken captive be taken away , removed Hoph . be taken , brought unto be taken out of be taken away from Hithp . lit. fire taking hold of itself , of lightningScroll for more

בְּin/on/withיָדֶ֔handHand.יָד 1604 n.f . hand hand Fig. = strength , power Fig. = side יָד is used in various special, technical senses:— sign , monument part , fractional part or share time , repetition axle-trees stays , supports for laver tenons on sides of boards of tabernacle a (beckoning) hand יַד with prep.ךָyourScroll for more

וְandאָ֣מַרְתָּ֔to 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

לִto/forזְבֹּ֥חַto sacrificeSlaughter for sacrifice.זָבַח 134 vb . slaughter for sacrifice Qal 112 slaughter for sacrifice slaughter for eating slaughter for divine judgment Pi . 22 sacrificeScroll for more

לַֽto/forיהוָ֖הGod's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

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

And call

Jesse

to the sacrifice

and I

will show thee

The ASV does not translate this word.

what

thou shalt do

and thou shalt anoint

unto me

The ASV does not translate this word.

him whom

I name

unto thee

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וְקָרָ֥אתָveh-kah-RAH-tah

לְיִשַׁ֖יleh-yee-SHAI

בַּזָּ֑בַחbah-ZAH-vahch

וְאָֽנֹכִ֗יveh-ah-noh-CHEE

אוֹדִֽיעֲךָ֙oh-dee-ah-CHAH

אֵ֣תet

אֲשֶֽׁרah-SHEHR

תַּעֲשֶׂ֔הtah-ah-SEH

וּמָשַׁחְתָּ֣oo-mah-shahch-TAH

לִ֔יlee

אֵ֥תet

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

אֹמַ֖רoh-MAHR

אֵלֶֽיךָeh-LAY-chah

Letters

וְ + קָרָ֥אתָ

לְ + יִשַׁ֖י

בַּ + [הַ] + זָּ֑בַח

וְ + אָֽנֹכִ֗י

אוֹדִֽיעֲ + ךָ֙

אֵ֣ת

אֲשֶֽׁר

תַּעֲשֶׂ֔ה

וּ + מָשַׁחְתָּ֣

לִ֔ + י

אֵ֥ת

אֲשֶׁר

אֹמַ֖ר

אֵלֶֽי + ךָ

The Pieces

וְHebrew conjunctionקָרָ֥אתָHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixיִשַׁ֖יname of a person

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixזָּ֑בַחHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionאָֽנֹכִ֗יHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

אוֹדִֽיעֲHebrew verbךָ֙object suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

אֵ֣תHebrew particle

אֲשֶֽׁרHebrew relative pronoun

תַּעֲשֶׂ֔הHebrew verb

וּHebrew conjunctionמָשַׁחְתָּ֣Hebrew verb

לִ֔Hebrew prefixיobject suffix, 1st person singular

אֵ֥תHebrew particle

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

אֹמַ֖רHebrew verb

אֵלֶֽיHebrew prepositionךָobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וְandקָרָ֥אתָto 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

לְto/forיִשַׁ֖יJesse

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theזָּ֑בַחsacrificeSacrifice.זֶ֫בַח 162 n.m . sacrifice general name for all sacrifices eaten at feasts of the God of Israel of other deities there are several kinds which are gradually distinguished the covenant sacrifice , between Jacob and Laban the passover annual sacrifice thank offering in ritual of H & P the slaughter of hostile nations the verb usedScroll for more

וְandאָֽנֹכִ֗יII.אָֽנֹכִ֫י , אָנֹ֑כִי pron . 1s . comm . IScroll for more

אוֹדִֽיעֲto knowKnow.יָדַע 943 vb . know Qal know , learn to know perceive perceive and see ; find out and discern discriminate , distinguish know by experience recognize , admit , acknowledge , confess consider not know = not expect know a person, be acquainted with know a person carnally, of sexual intercourse know how , to do a thing, be able to do it be skilful in abs. have knowledge , be wise Niph . be made known , be or become known , of things make oneself known of pers. be perceived be instructed Pi . cause to know Pu . known Hiph . make known , declare Hoph . made known Hithp . make oneself knownךָ֙youScroll 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

which

to pressPress, squeeze.[ עָשָׂה ] vb . Pi . press , squeezeScroll for more

וּandמָשַׁחְתָּ֣to anointSmear, anoint.מָשַׁח vb . smear , anoint Qal smear , house with colour (paint) anoint , as consecration, solemn setting apart to an office, always by use of oil poured on the head anoint , consecrate to religious service Niph . be anointedScroll for more

לִ֔to/forיme

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

which

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

אֵלֶֽיto 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

And … did

Samuel

The ASV does not translate this word.

that which

spake

Jehovah

and came

to Beth

lehem

And … trembling

the elders

of the city

to meet him

and said

peaceably

Comest thou

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וַיַּ֣עַשׂvah-YAH-ahs

שְׁמוּאֵ֗לsheh-moo-EL

אֵ֚תet

אֲשֶׁ֣רah-SHEHR

דִּבֶּ֣רdee-BEHR

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

וַיָּבֹ֖אvah-yah-VOH

בֵּ֣יתbayt

לָ֑חֶםLAH-chem

וַיֶּחֶרְד֞וּvah-yeh-chehr-DOO

זִקְנֵ֤יzeek-NAY

הָעִיר֙hah-EER

לִקְרָאת֔וֹlee-keh-rah-TOH

וַיֹּ֖אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

שָׁלֹ֥םshah-LOHM

בּוֹאֶֽךָboh-EH-chah

Letters

וַ + יַּ֣עַשׂ

שְׁמוּאֵ֗ל

אֵ֚ת

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

דִּבֶּ֣ר

יהוה

וַ + יָּבֹ֖א

בֵּ֣ית

לָ֑חֶם

וַ + יֶּחֶרְד֞וּ

זִקְנֵ֤י

הָ + עִיר֙

לִ + קְרָאת֔ + וֹ

וַ + יֹּ֖אמֶר

שָׁלֹ֥ם

בּוֹאֶֽ + ךָ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֣עַשׂHebrew verb

שְׁמוּאֵ֗לname of a person

אֵ֚תHebrew particle

אֲשֶׁ֣רHebrew relative pronoun

דִּבֶּ֣רHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּבֹ֖אHebrew verb

בֵּ֣יתname of a place

לָ֑חֶםname of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיֶּחֶרְד֞וּHebrew verb

זִקְנֵ֤יHebrew adjective

הָHebrew prefixעִיר֙Hebrew noun, feminine

לִHebrew prefixקְרָאת֔Hebrew verbוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֖אמֶרHebrew verb

שָׁלֹ֥םHebrew noun, masculine

בּוֹאֶֽHebrew verbךָsubject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיַּ֣עַשׂto pressPress, squeeze.[ עָשָׂה ] vb . Pi . press , squeezeScroll for more

SamuelSamuel, name of Ēl.שְׁמוּאֵל 140 n.pr.m . Samuel (= name of Ēl ) great prophet, 11th cent. B.C. in Simeon in IssacharScroll 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

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

God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

וַandיָּבֹ֖אto 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

Bethlehem

וַandיֶּחֶרְד֞וּto trembleTremble, be terrified.חָרַד vb . tremble , be terrified Qal tremble , quake tremble , of persons be anxiously careful with preps. pregn. = go or come trembling Hiph . drive in terror , rout as armyScroll for more

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

הָtheעִיר֙cityCity, town.עִיר 1092 n.f . city , town city , town , abode of men of fortress in a city appar. fortified place, of any sizeScroll for more

לִto/forקְרָאת֔to encounter: meetEncounter, befall.[ קָרָא ] 137 vb . encounter , befall Qal 131 meet , encounter fig. befall Niph . meet unexpectedly Hiph . thou didst cause all this evil to befall themוֹhimScroll for more

וַandיֹּ֖אמֶרto 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

peaceCompleteness, soundness, welfare, peace.שָׁלוֹם 237 n.m . completeness , soundness , welfare , peace completeness in no. safety , soundness , in body welfare , health , prosperity peace , quiet , tranquility , contentment peace , friendship peace from war as adj. those at peace with himScroll for more

בּוֹאֶֽto 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 , putךָyouScroll for more

And he said

Peaceably

to sacrifice

unto Jehovah

I am come

sanctify yourselves

and come

with me

to the sacrifice

And he sanctified

The ASV does not translate this word.

Jesse

and

his sons

and called

them

to the sacrifice

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וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

שָׁל֗וֹםshah-LOHM

לִזְבֹּ֤חַlee-zeh-BOH-ahch

לַֽ + יהוהYHWHlah-Yud-Heh-Vav-Heh

בָּ֔אתִיBAH-tee

הִֽתְקַדְּשׁ֔וּheet-kah-deh-SHOO

וּבָאתֶ֥םoo-vah-TEM

אִתִּ֖יee-TEE

בַּזָּ֑בַחbah-ZAH-vahch

וַיְקַדֵּ֤שׁvah-yeh-kah-DESH

אֶתet

יִשַׁי֙yee-SHAI

וְאֶתveh-ET

בָּנָ֔יוbah-NAHV

וַיִּקְרָ֥אvah-yeek-RAH

לָהֶ֖םlah-HEM

לַזָּֽבַחlah-ZAH-vahch

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

שָׁל֗וֹם

לִ + זְבֹּ֤חַ

לַֽ + יהוה

בָּ֔אתִי

הִֽתְקַדְּשׁ֔וּ

וּ + בָאתֶ֥ם

אִתִּ֖ + י

בַּ + [הַ] + זָּ֑בַח

וַ + יְקַדֵּ֤שׁ

אֶת

יִשַׁי֙

וְ + אֶת

בָּנָ֔י + ו

וַ + יִּקְרָ֥א

לָ + הֶ֖ם

לַ + [הַ] + זָּֽבַח

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

שָׁל֗וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

לִHebrew prefixזְבֹּ֤חַHebrew verb

לַֽHebrew prefixיהוהname of a title or other name

בָּ֔אתִיHebrew verb

הִֽתְקַדְּשׁ֔וּHebrew verb

וּHebrew conjunctionבָאתֶ֥םHebrew verb

אִתִּ֖Hebrew prepositionיobject suffix, 1st person singular

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixזָּ֑בַחHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיְקַדֵּ֤שׁHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

יִשַׁי֙name of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶתHebrew particle

בָּנָ֔יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקְרָ֥אHebrew verb

לָHebrew prefixהֶ֖םobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

לַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixזָּֽבַחHebrew 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

peaceCompleteness, soundness, welfare, peace.שָׁלוֹם 237 n.m . completeness , soundness , welfare , peace completeness in no. safety , soundness , in body welfare , health , prosperity peace , quiet , tranquility , contentment peace , friendship peace from war as adj. those at peace with himScroll for more

לִto/forזְבֹּ֤חַto sacrificeSlaughter for sacrifice.זָבַח 134 vb . slaughter for sacrifice Qal 112 slaughter for sacrifice slaughter for eating slaughter for divine judgment Pi . 22 sacrificeScroll for more

לַֽto/forיהוָה֙God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

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

to consecrate: consecateBe set apart, consecrated.קָדַשׁ vb. denom . be set apart , consecrated Qal be set apart , consecrated , hallowed be hallowed , by contact with sacred things, and so tabooed from profane use, or forfeited to sancturay consecrated , tabooed (supr.) Niph . shew oneself sacred , majestic be honored or treated as sacred be consecrated , dedicated Pi . set apart as sacred , consecrate , dedicate observe as holy , keep sacred honor as sacred , hallow consecrate by purification Pu . consecrated , dedicated Hiph . set apart , consecrate regard or treat , as sacred , hallowed consecrate by purification Hithp . keep oneself apart from unclean things of God, cause himself to be hallowed be observed as holy consecrate oneself by purification, of priests and LevitesScroll for more

וּandבָאתֶ֥םto 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

אִתִּ֖withWith, 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 .יmeScroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theזָּ֑בַחsacrificeSacrifice.זֶ֫בַח 162 n.m . sacrifice general name for all sacrifices eaten at feasts of the God of Israel of other deities there are several kinds which are gradually distinguished the covenant sacrifice , between Jacob and Laban the passover annual sacrifice thank offering in ritual of H & P the slaughter of hostile nations the verb usedScroll for more

וַandיְקַדֵּ֤שׁto consecrate: consecateBe set apart, consecrated.קָדַשׁ vb. denom . be set apart , consecrated Qal be set apart , consecrated , hallowed be hallowed , by contact with sacred things, and so tabooed from profane use, or forfeited to sancturay consecrated , tabooed (supr.) Niph . shew oneself sacred , majestic be honored or treated as sacred be consecrated , dedicated Pi . set apart as sacred , consecrate , dedicate observe as holy , keep sacred honor as sacred , hallow consecrate by purification Pu . consecrated , dedicated Hiph . set apart , consecrate regard or treat , as sacred , hallowed consecrate by purification Hithp . keep oneself apart from unclean things of God, cause himself to be hallowed be observed as holy consecrate oneself by purification, of priests and LevitesScroll 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

Jesse

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

בָּנָ֔יson: 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 ageוhisScroll for more

וַandיִּקְרָ֥אto 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

לָto/forהֶ֖םthem

לַto/for[הַ]theזָּֽבַחsacrificeSacrifice.זֶ֫בַח 162 n.m . sacrifice general name for all sacrifices eaten at feasts of the God of Israel of other deities there are several kinds which are gradually distinguished the covenant sacrifice , between Jacob and Laban the passover annual sacrifice thank offering in ritual of H & P the slaughter of hostile nations the verb usedScroll for more

And it came to pass

when they were come

that he looked

on

Eliab

and said

Surely

is before

Jehovah’s

anointed … him

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וַיְהִ֣יvah-yeh-HEE

בְּבוֹאָ֔םbeh-voh-AHM

וַיַּ֖רְאvah-YAH-reh

אֶתet

אֱלִיאָ֑בeh-lee-AHV

וַיֹּ֕אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

אַ֛ךְAH-cheh

נֶ֥גֶדNEH-ged

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

מְשִׁיחֽוֹmeh-shee-CHOH

Letters

וַ + יְהִ֣י

בְּ + בוֹאָ֔ + ם

וַ + יַּ֖רְא

אֶת

אֱלִיאָ֑ב

וַ + יֹּ֕אמֶר

אַ֛ךְ

נֶ֥גֶד

יהוה

מְשִׁיחֽ + וֹ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיְהִ֣יHebrew verb

בְּHebrew prefixבוֹאָ֔Hebrew verbםsubject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֖רְאHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

אֱלִיאָ֑בname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֕אמֶרHebrew verb

אַ֛ךְHebrew adverb

נֶ֥גֶדHebrew adjective

יהוהname of a title or other name

מְשִׁיחֽHebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיְהִ֣יto 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

בְּin/on/withבוֹאָ֔to 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 , putםtheyScroll for more

וַandיַּ֖רְאto see: seeSee.רָאָה 1315 vb . see Qal 1141 see , subj. see , c. acc. rei see , sq. acc. cl. or phr. of closer design see , so as to learn to know abs. see , have (power of) vision see = perceive look at , see , by direct volition of mental observation c. ב , lit., look into , hence look at with interest see , c. acc. rei Niph . appear be seen be visible Pu . appar. his bones are not detected Hithp . recipr. look at each other Hiph . cause one to see something, shew cause to experience something cause to look intently at , to behold Hoph . be caused to see , be shewn be exhibited toScroll 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

EliabGod is father.אֱלִיאָב n.pr.m . ( God is father ) prince of Zebulon prince of Reuben brother of David a Kohathite a Gadite Levite singerScroll for more

וַandיֹּ֕אמֶרto 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

surelySurely.אַךְ 159 adv . 1. surely . 2. with a restrictive force, emphasizing what followsScroll for more

beforeWhat is conspicuous, in front, in front of, in sight of, opposite to.נֶ֫גֶד 151 subst . what is conspicuous or in front , always as adv . or prep . in front of , in sight of , opposite toScroll for more

God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

מְשִׁיחֽanointedAnointed.מָשִׁיחַ n.m . anointed king of Israel anointed by divine command high priest of Israel Cyrus as commissioned by י׳ Messianic prince patriarchs, regarded as anointed kingsוֹhisScroll for more

But … said

Jehovah

unto

Samuel

not

Look

on

his countenance

or on

the height

of his stature

because

I have rejected him

for

not

as

seeth

man

for

man

looketh

on the outward appearance

but Jehovah

looketh

on the heart

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וַיֹּ֨אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

אֶלel

שְׁמוּאֵ֗לsheh-moo-EL

אַלahl

תַּבֵּ֧טtah-BET

אֶלel

מַרְאֵ֛הוּmahr-EH-hoo

וְאֶלveh-EL

גְּבֹ֥הַּgeh-VOH-ah

קוֹמָת֖וֹkoh-mah-TOH

כִּ֣יkee

מְאַסְתִּ֑יהוּmeh-ahs-TEE-hoo

כִּ֣יkee

לֹ֗אloh

אֲשֶׁ֤רah-SHEHR

יִרְאֶה֙yeer-EH

הָאָדָ֔םhah-ah-DAHM

כִּ֤יkee

הָֽאָדָם֙hah-ah-DAHM

יִרְאֶ֣הyeer-EH

לַעֵינַ֔יִםlah-ay-NAH-yeem

וַ + יהוהYHWHvah-Yud-Heh-Vav-Heh

יִרְאֶ֥הyeer-EH

לַלֵּבָֽבlah-leh-VAHV

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר

יהוה

אֶל

שְׁמוּאֵ֗ל

אַל

תַּבֵּ֧ט

אֶל

מַרְאֵ֛ + הוּ

וְ + אֶל

גְּבֹ֥הַּ

קוֹמָת֖ + וֹ

כִּ֣י

מְאַסְתִּ֑י + הוּ

כִּ֣י

לֹ֗א

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

יִרְאֶה֙

הָ + אָדָ֔ם

כִּ֤י

הָֽ + אָדָם֙

יִרְאֶ֣ה

לַ + [הַ] + עֵינַ֔יִם

וַ + יהוה

יִרְאֶ֥ה

לַ + [הַ] + לֵּבָֽב

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶרHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

אֶלHebrew preposition

שְׁמוּאֵ֗לname of a person

אַלHebrew negative

תַּבֵּ֧טHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

מַרְאֵ֛Hebrew noun, masculineהוּpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶלHebrew preposition

גְּבֹ֥הַּHebrew adjective

קוֹמָת֖Hebrew noun, feminineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

כִּ֣יHebrew conjunction

מְאַסְתִּ֑יHebrew verbהוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

כִּ֣יHebrew conjunction

לֹ֗אHebrew negative

אֲשֶׁ֤רHebrew relative pronoun

יִרְאֶה֙Hebrew verb

הָHebrew prefixאָדָ֔םHebrew noun, masculine

כִּ֤יHebrew conjunction

הָֽHebrew prefixאָדָם֙Hebrew noun, masculine

יִרְאֶ֣הHebrew verb

לַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixעֵינַ֔יִםHebrew noun, feminine

וַHebrew conjunctionיהוהname of a title or other name

יִרְאֶ֥הHebrew verb

לַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixלֵּבָֽבHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּ֨אמֶרto 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

God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll 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

SamuelSamuel, name of Ēl.שְׁמוּאֵל 140 n.pr.m . Samuel (= name of Ēl ) great prophet, 11th cent. B.C. in Simeon in IssacharScroll for more

not

to lookLook.[ נָבַט ] vb . Pi ., Hiph . look Pi . look Hiph . lookScroll 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

מַרְאֵ֛appearanceSight, appearance, vision.מַרְאֶה 102 n.m . sight , appearance , vision sight , phenomenon , spectacle appearance appearance , sight , vision in gen. what is seen specif. a (supernat.) vision sight , vision = power of seeing (and enjoying), lateהוּhisScroll for more

וְandאֶלto 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

highHigh, exalted.גָּבֹהַּ adj . high , exalted high , lofty , tall exalted in station haughty n.[m.] loftinessScroll for more

קוֹמָת֖heightHeight.קוֹמָה , קֹמָה 45 n.f . heightוֹhisScroll for more

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

מְאַסְתִּ֑יto rejectReject.[ מָאַס ] vb . reject Qal reject , refuse despise Niph . be rejectedהוּhimScroll for more

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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

which

to see: seeSee.רָאָה 1315 vb . see Qal 1141 see , subj. see , c. acc. rei see , sq. acc. cl. or phr. of closer design see , so as to learn to know abs. see , have (power of) vision see = perceive look at , see , by direct volition of mental observation c. ב , lit., look into , hence look at with interest see , c. acc. rei Niph . appear be seen be visible Pu . appar. his bones are not detected Hithp . recipr. look at each other Hiph . cause one to see something, shew cause to experience something cause to look intently at , to behold Hoph . be caused to see , be shewn be exhibited toScroll for more

הָtheאָדָ֔םmanMan, mankind.אָדָם 560 n.m . Gn 1:27 man , mankind a man = human being coll. man , mankind n.pr.m . Adam , first man (without art.) n.pr.loc . city in Jordan valley (as built ?)Scroll for more

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

הָֽtheאָדָם֙manMan, mankind.אָדָם 560 n.m . Gn 1:27 man , mankind a man = human being coll. man , mankind n.pr.m . Adam , first man (without art.) n.pr.loc . city in Jordan valley (as built ?)Scroll for more

to see: seeSee.רָאָה 1315 vb . see Qal 1141 see , subj. see , c. acc. rei see , sq. acc. cl. or phr. of closer design see , so as to learn to know abs. see , have (power of) vision see = perceive look at , see , by direct volition of mental observation c. ב , lit., look into , hence look at with interest see , c. acc. rei Niph . appear be seen be visible Pu . appar. his bones are not detected Hithp . recipr. look at each other Hiph . cause one to see something, shew cause to experience something cause to look intently at , to behold Hoph . be caused to see , be shewn be exhibited toScroll for more

לַto/for[הַ]theעֵינַ֔יִםeye: appearanceEye.עַ֫יִן 859 n.f . eye lit. as physical organ eyes as showing mental qualities desire of the eyes , abominations of the eyes Fig. of mental and physical faculties, acts and states Transferred mngs.: visible surface of earth appearance gleam , sparkle Other phrases are: an eye for an eye ; eye to eye ; in the presence of , in full view of ; of business transaction; on the foreheadScroll for more

וַandיהוָ֖הGod's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

to see: seeSee.רָאָה 1315 vb . see Qal 1141 see , subj. see , c. acc. rei see , sq. acc. cl. or phr. of closer design see , so as to learn to know abs. see , have (power of) vision see = perceive look at , see , by direct volition of mental observation c. ב , lit., look into , hence look at with interest see , c. acc. rei Niph . appear be seen be visible Pu . appar. his bones are not detected Hithp . recipr. look at each other Hiph . cause one to see something, shew cause to experience something cause to look intently at , to behold Hoph . be caused to see , be shewn be exhibited toScroll for more

לַto/for[הַ]theלֵּבָֽבheartInner man, mind, will, heart.לֵבָב 251 n.m . inner man , mind , will , heart seldom of things in the midst of the seas usu. of men the inner man in contrast with the outer the inner man , indef. the soul , comprehending mind, affections and will specific ref. to mind spec. ref. to inclinations , resolutions , determinations of the will spec. ref. to conscience spec. ref. to moral character = the man himself spec. as seat of appetites spec. of seat of the emotions and passions seat of courageScroll for more

Then … called

Jesse

The ASV does not translate this word.

Abinadab

and made him pass

before

Samuel

And he said

Neither

this

Neither

hath … chosen

Jehovah

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וַיִּקְרָ֤אvah-yeek-RAH

יִשַׁי֙yee-SHAI

אֶלel

אֲבִ֣ינָדָ֔בah-vee-nah-DAHV

וַיַּעֲבִרֵ֖הוּvah-yah-ah-vee-REH-hoo

לִפְנֵ֣יlee-feh-NAY

שְׁמוּאֵ֑לsheh-moo-EL

וַיֹּ֕אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

גַּםgahm

בָּזֶ֖הbah-ZEH

לֹֽאloh

בָחַ֥רvah-CHAHR

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

Letters

וַ + יִּקְרָ֤א

יִשַׁי֙

אֶל

אֲבִ֣ינָדָ֔ב

וַ + יַּעֲבִרֵ֖ + הוּ

לִ + פְנֵ֣י

שְׁמוּאֵ֑ל

וַ + יֹּ֕אמֶר

גַּם

בָּ + זֶ֖ה

לֹֽא

בָחַ֥ר

יהוה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקְרָ֤אHebrew verb

יִשַׁי֙name of a person

אֶלHebrew preposition

אֲבִ֣ינָדָ֔בname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּעֲבִרֵ֖Hebrew verbהוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

לִHebrew prefixפְנֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁמוּאֵ֑לname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֕אמֶרHebrew verb

גַּםHebrew conjunction

בָּHebrew prefixזֶ֖הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

לֹֽאHebrew negative

בָחַ֥רHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּקְרָ֤אto 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

Jesse

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

AbinadabMy father is noble.אֲבִינָדָב n.pr.m . ( my father is noble ) a man of Gibeah, in whose house the ark tarried a son of Jesse a son of SaulScroll for more

וַandיַּעֲבִרֵ֖to passPass over, through, by, pass on.עָבַר 648 vb . pass over , through , by , pass on Qal pass over Pass beyond Pass through , traverse pass along by pass by sweep by , of scourge be past , over , of time pass along (from hand to hand) Pass on , go on Pass away Niph . Impf . a stream which cannot be forded Pi . his bull impregnateth cause one to cross river cause something to pass over make over to devote children to (לְ) heathen god pass along (from hand to hand) cause to pass through let pass through cause to pass by let pass by cause arrow to pass beyond cause to pass under rod, for counting cause to pass away , take away Hiph . cause to pass over , bring over he made to pass across with chains of goldהוּhimScroll for more

לִto/forפְנֵ֣יface: 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

SamuelSamuel, name of Ēl.שְׁמוּאֵל 140 n.pr.m . Samuel (= name of Ēl ) great prophet, 11th cent. B.C. in Simeon in IssacharScroll for more

וַandיֹּ֕אמֶרto 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

alsoAlso, moreover, yea.גַּם 768 adv . denoting addition , also , moreover , yeaScroll for more

בָּin/on/withזֶ֖הthisThis, 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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

to chooseChoose.בָּחַר vb . choose Qal with בְּ , divine choice man’s choice with אֲשֶׁר : divine choice man’s choice with acc. & לְ , choose some one or something for with acc. and מִן , choose , select from acc. divine choice man’s choice with עַל , for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction with לְ of acc. chosen test , try Niph . to be chosen Pu . chosen , selectedScroll for more

God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

Then … made … to pass by

Jesse

Shammah

And he said

Neither

this

Neither

hath … chosen

Jehovah

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וַיַּעֲבֵ֥רvah-yah-ah-VEHR

יִשַׁ֖יyee-SHAI

שַׁמָּ֑הshah-MAH

וַיֹּ֕אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

גַּםgahm

בָּזֶ֖הbah-ZEH

לֹאloh

בָחַ֥רvah-CHAHR

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

Letters

וַ + יַּעֲבֵ֥ר

יִשַׁ֖י

שַׁמָּ֑ה

וַ + יֹּ֕אמֶר

גַּם

בָּ + זֶ֖ה

לֹא

בָחַ֥ר

יהוה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּעֲבֵ֥רHebrew verb

יִשַׁ֖יname of a person

שַׁמָּ֑הname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֕אמֶרHebrew verb

גַּםHebrew conjunction

בָּHebrew prefixזֶ֖הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

לֹאHebrew negative

בָחַ֥רHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

What It Can Mean

וַandיַּעֲבֵ֥רto passPass over, through, by, pass on.עָבַר 648 vb . pass over , through , by , pass on Qal pass over Pass beyond Pass through , traverse pass along by pass by sweep by , of scourge be past , over , of time pass along (from hand to hand) Pass on , go on Pass away Niph . Impf . a stream which cannot be forded Pi . his bull impregnateth cause one to cross river cause something to pass over make over to devote children to (לְ) heathen god pass along (from hand to hand) cause to pass through let pass through cause to pass by let pass by cause arrow to pass beyond cause to pass under rod, for counting cause to pass away , take away Hiph . cause to pass over , bring over he made to pass across with chains of goldScroll for more

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וַandיֹּ֕אמֶרto 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

alsoAlso, moreover, yea.גַּם 768 adv . denoting addition , also , moreover , yeaScroll for more

בָּin/on/withזֶ֖הthisThis, 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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

to chooseChoose.בָּחַר vb . choose Qal with בְּ , divine choice man’s choice with אֲשֶׁר : divine choice man’s choice with acc. & לְ , choose some one or something for with acc. and מִן , choose , select from acc. divine choice man’s choice with עַל , for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction with לְ of acc. chosen test , try Niph . to be chosen Pu . chosen , selectedScroll for more

God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

And … made … to pass

Jesse

seven

of his sons

before

Samuel

And … said

Samuel

unto

Jesse

not

hath … chosen

Jehovah

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וַיַּעֲבֵ֥רvah-yah-ah-VEHR

יִשַׁ֛יyee-SHAI

שִׁבְעַ֥תsheev-AHT

בָּנָ֖יוbah-NAHV

לִפְנֵ֣יlee-feh-NAY

שְׁמוּאֵ֑לsheh-moo-EL

וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

שְׁמוּאֵל֙sheh-moo-EL

אֶלel

יִשַׁ֔יyee-SHAI

לֹאloh

בָחַ֥רvah-CHAHR

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

בָּאֵֽלֶּהbah-EH-leh

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וַ + יַּעֲבֵ֥ר

יִשַׁ֛י

שִׁבְעַ֥ת

בָּנָ֖י + ו

לִ + פְנֵ֣י

שְׁמוּאֵ֑ל

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

שְׁמוּאֵל֙

אֶל

יִשַׁ֔י

לֹא

בָחַ֥ר

יהוה

בָּ + אֵֽלֶּה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּעֲבֵ֥רHebrew verb

יִשַׁ֛יname of a person

שִׁבְעַ֥תHebrew noun

בָּנָ֖יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

לִHebrew prefixפְנֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁמוּאֵ֑לname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

שְׁמוּאֵל֙name of a person

אֶלHebrew preposition

יִשַׁ֔יname of a person

לֹאHebrew negative

בָחַ֥רHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

בָּHebrew prefixאֵֽלֶּהHebrew demonstrative pronoun

What It Can Mean

וַandיַּעֲבֵ֥רto passPass over, through, by, pass on.עָבַר 648 vb . pass over , through , by , pass on Qal pass over Pass beyond Pass through , traverse pass along by pass by sweep by , of scourge be past , over , of time pass along (from hand to hand) Pass on , go on Pass away Niph . Impf . a stream which cannot be forded Pi . his bull impregnateth cause one to cross river cause something to pass over make over to devote children to (לְ) heathen god pass along (from hand to hand) cause to pass through let pass through cause to pass by let pass by cause arrow to pass beyond cause to pass under rod, for counting cause to pass away , take away Hiph . cause to pass over , bring over he made to pass across with chains of goldScroll for more

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sevenSeven.שֶׁ֫בַע , שִׁבְעָה 394 n.m . et f . sevenScroll for more

בָּנָ֖יson: 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 ageוhisScroll for more

לִto/forפְנֵ֣יface: 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

SamuelSamuel, name of Ēl.שְׁמוּאֵל 140 n.pr.m . Samuel (= name of Ēl ) great prophet, 11th cent. B.C. in Simeon in IssacharScroll for more

וַandיֹּ֤אמֶרto 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

SamuelSamuel, name of Ēl.שְׁמוּאֵל 140 n.pr.m . Samuel (= name of Ēl ) great prophet, 11th cent. B.C. in Simeon in IssacharScroll 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

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notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

to chooseChoose.בָּחַר vb . choose Qal with בְּ , divine choice man’s choice with אֲשֶׁר : divine choice man’s choice with acc. & לְ , choose some one or something for with acc. and מִן , choose , select from acc. divine choice man’s choice with עַל , for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction with לְ of acc. chosen test , try Niph . to be chosen Pu . chosen , selectedScroll for more

God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

בָּin/on/withאֵֽלֶּהtheseThese.אֵ֫לֶּה pr.pl.m . & f . these in appos. to a subst. with a pron. suff. (always without the article) repeated, אלה … ואלה , these … those with the art. (but only after a subst. determined likewise by the art.) with preps.Scroll for more

And … said

Samuel

unto

Jesse

Are here all

thy children

And he said

yet

There remaineth

the youngest … he

and behold

is keeping

the sheep

And … said

Samuel

unto

Jesse

Send

and fetch him

for

not

we will … sit down

till

he come

hither

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וַיֹּ֨אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

שְׁמוּאֵ֣לsheh-moo-EL

אֶלel

יִשַׁי֮yee-SHAI

הֲתַ֣מּוּhah-TAH-moo

הַנְּעָרִים֒hah-neh-ah-REEM

וַיֹּ֗אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

ע֚וֹדohd

שָׁאַ֣רshah-AHR

הַקָּטָ֔ןhah-kah-TAHN

וְהִנֵּ֥הveh-hee-NEH

רֹעֶ֖הroh-EH

בַּצֹּ֑אןbah-TSOHN

וַיֹּ֨אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

שְׁמוּאֵ֤לsheh-moo-EL

אֶלel

יִשַׁי֙yee-SHAI

שִׁלְחָ֣הsheel-CHAH

וְקָחֶ֔נּוּveh-kah-CHEH-noo

כִּ֥יkee

לֹאloh

נָסֹ֖בnah-SOHV

עַדahd

בֹּא֥וֹboh-OH

פֹֽהfoh

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר

שְׁמוּאֵ֣ל

אֶל

יִשַׁי֮

הֲ + תַ֣מּוּ

הַ + נְּעָרִים֒

וַ + יֹּ֗אמֶר

ע֚וֹד

שָׁאַ֣ר

הַ + קָּטָ֔ן

וְ + הִנֵּ֥ה

רֹעֶ֖ה

בַּ + [הַ] + צֹּ֑אן

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר

שְׁמוּאֵ֤ל

אֶל

יִשַׁי֙

שִׁלְחָ֣ + ה

וְ + קָחֶ֔ + נּוּ

כִּ֥י

לֹא

נָסֹ֖ב

עַד

בֹּא֥ + וֹ

פֹֽה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶרHebrew verb

שְׁמוּאֵ֣לname of a person

אֶלHebrew preposition

יִשַׁי֮name of a person

הֲHebrew prefixתַ֣מּוּHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixנְּעָרִים֒Hebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֗אמֶרHebrew verb

ע֚וֹדHebrew adjective

שָׁאַ֣רHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixקָּטָ֔ןHebrew adjective

וְHebrew conjunctionהִנֵּ֥הHebrew interjection

רֹעֶ֖הHebrew verb

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixצֹּ֑אןHebrew noun

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶרHebrew verb

שְׁמוּאֵ֤לname of a person

אֶלHebrew preposition

יִשַׁי֙name of a person

שִׁלְחָ֣Hebrew verbהHebrew suffix

וְHebrew conjunctionקָחֶ֔Hebrew verbנּוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

כִּ֥יHebrew conjunction

לֹאHebrew negative

נָסֹ֖בHebrew verb

עַדHebrew preposition

בֹּא֥Hebrew verbוֹsubject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

פֹֽהHebrew adverb

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּ֨אמֶרto 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

SamuelSamuel, name of Ēl.שְׁמוּאֵל 140 n.pr.m . Samuel (= name of Ēl ) great prophet, 11th cent. B.C. in Simeon in IssacharScroll 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

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הֲquestion markerתַ֣מּוּto finishBe complete, finished.[ תָּמַם ], תַּם vb . be complete , finished Qal be finished , completed be finished , come to an end , cease be complete , of number be consumed , exhausted , spent be finished , consumed , destroyed be complete , sound , unimpaired twice, very strangely Hiph . finish , complete , perfect , a matter finish , cease doing a thing complete , sum up destroy uncleanness causative: make sound thy ways . Hithp . deal in integrity withScroll for more

הַtheנְּעָרִים֒youthBoy, lad, youth, retainer.נַ֫עַר 239 n.m . 1. boy , lad , youth . 2. retainer (not in P) boy , lad , youth (c. 133 t.) servant , retainer (c. 105 t.)Scroll for more

וַandיֹּ֗אמֶרto 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

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

to remainRemain, be left over.שָׁאַר 133 vb . remain , be left over Qal the youngest still remains Niph . be left over be left behind Hiph . leave over , spare leave or keep over the city shall have 100 left leave as a giftScroll for more

הַtheקָּטָ֔ןsmallSmall, young, unimportant.קָטָן adj . small , young , unimportantScroll for more

וְandהִנֵּ֥הbeholdLo!, behold!הִנֵּה , once הִנֶּה־ Gn 19:2 , demonstr.part . lo! , behold!Scroll for more

to pasturePasture, tend, graze.רָעָה 167 vb . pasture , tend , graze Qal trans. intrans. Niph . poss. Hiph . v.Scroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theצֹּ֑אןflockSmall cattle, sheep and goats, flock, flocks.צֹאן 273 n.coll.f . small cattle , sheep and goats , flock , flocksScroll for more

וַandיֹּ֨אמֶרto 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

SamuelSamuel, name of Ēl.שְׁמוּאֵל 140 n.pr.m . Samuel (= name of Ēl ) great prophet, 11th cent. B.C. in Simeon in IssacharScroll 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

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שִׁלְחָ֣to 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 sendהpossible emphasis endingScroll for more

וְandקָחֶ֔to take: takeTake.לָקַח 965 vb . take Qal take , take in hand take and carry along with oneself take from, or out of take , carry away take away from, so as to deprive of esp. take away life take to or for a person take up, upon = put upon = fetch take = lead , conduct (with or without contact) take = capture , seize take = carry off in phr. take vengeance Niph . be captured , of ark be taken away , removed be taken , brought unto Pu . be taken from, out of = be stolen from be taken captive be taken away , removed Hoph . be taken , brought unto be taken out of be taken away from Hithp . lit. fire taking hold of itself , of lightningנּוּhimScroll for more

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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

to turn: turnTurn about, go around, surround.סָבַב vb . turn about , go around , surround Qal turn , intrans. march , or walk , around go partly round , circle , skirt make a round , or circuit , go about to surround , encompass Niph . turn oneself against, close round upon turn round (from a direct course) esp. of boundary: turn round from, toward pass. be turned over to, into the power of Pi . to change , transform , the aspect of the matter Po‛ . encompass (with protection) come about , assemble round march or go about enclose , envelop Hiph . turn (trans.), cause to turn bring over (i.e. to allegiance) turn into , of changing name = bring round , of changing name cause to go around surround with (acc.) wall perh. also encompass (as foe) Hoph . be turned , of cart wheel surrounded , i.e. set , of jewelsScroll for more

tillAs far as, even to, up to, until, while.עַד , in poetry עֲדֵי prep . as far as , even to , up to , until , while prep . of space Of time Of degree conj . until While Of degree, to the point that , so that even (rare) עַד לְ , a strengthened form for עַד . Thus of space Of time Of degreeScroll for more

בֹּא֥to 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 , putוֹheScroll for more

hereHere, hither.פֹּה 58, and פּוֹ , also פֹּא , adv.loc . here , hitherScroll for more

And he sent

and brought him

Now he

was ruddy

withal

of a beautiful

countenance

and goodly

to look upon

And … said

Jehovah

Arise

anoint him

for

this

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וַיִּשְׁלַ֤חvah-yeesh-LAHCH

וַיְבִיאֵ֨הוּ֙vah-yeh-vee-EH-hoo

וְה֣וּאveh-HOO

אַדְמוֹנִ֔יahd-moh-NEE

עִםeem

יְפֵ֥הyeh-FEH

עֵינַ֖יִםay-NAH-yeem

וְט֣וֹבveh-TOHV

רֹ֑אִיroh-EE

וַיֹּ֧אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

ק֥וּםkoom

מְשָׁחֵ֖הוּmeh-shah-CHEH-hoo

כִּֽיkee

זֶ֥הzeh

הֽוּאhoo

Letters

וַ + יִּשְׁלַ֤ח

וַ + יְבִיאֵ֨ + הוּ֙

וְ + ה֣וּא

אַדְמוֹנִ֔י

עִם

יְפֵ֥ה

עֵינַ֖יִם

וְ + ט֣וֹב

רֹ֑אִי

וַ + יֹּ֧אמֶר

יהוה

ק֥וּם

מְשָׁחֵ֖ + הוּ

כִּֽי

זֶ֥ה

הֽוּא

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשְׁלַ֤חHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיְבִיאֵ֨Hebrew verbהוּ֙object suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionה֣וּאHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

אַדְמוֹנִ֔יHebrew adjective

עִםHebrew preposition

יְפֵ֥הHebrew adjective

עֵינַ֖יִםHebrew noun, feminine

וְHebrew conjunctionט֣וֹבHebrew adjective

רֹ֑אִיHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֧אמֶרHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

ק֥וּםHebrew verb

מְשָׁחֵ֖Hebrew verbהוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

זֶ֥הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

הֽוּאHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּשְׁלַ֤חto 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

וַandיְבִיאֵ֨to 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 , putהוּ֙himScroll for more

וְandה֣וּאhe/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

redRed, ruddy.אַדְמוֹנִי adj . red , ruddy , of Esau as newborn babeScroll for more

withWith.עִם prep . with of fellowship and companionship of aid Of actions done jointly with another If the common action be of the nature of a contest or combat, with in the sense of against Of dealing with a person, or of the relation in which one stands with , or towards , another Of a common lot together with the wicked Of equality or resemblance generally aid Of time , as long as Of a locality, close to , beside Of persons, עִם is spec. in the house or family or service of In possession of In the custody or care of Beside = except With = friendly with Idiom. of a thought or purpose present with one Metaph. together with = in spite of , notwithstandingScroll for more

beautifulFair, beautiful.יָפֶה adj . fair , beautifulScroll for more

eyeEye.עַ֫יִן 859 n.f . eye lit. as physical organ eyes as showing mental qualities desire of the eyes , abominations of the eyes Fig. of mental and physical faculties, acts and states Transferred mngs.: visible surface of earth appearance gleam , sparkle Other phrases are: an eye for an eye ; eye to eye ; in the presence of , in full view of ; of business transaction; on the foreheadScroll for more

וְandט֣וֹבpleasantPleasant, 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

sightLooking, seeing, sight.רֳאִי n.[m.] looking , seeing , sight seeing appearance sight , (warning-) spectacleScroll for more

וַandיֹּ֧אמֶרto 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

God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

to arise: riseArise, stand up, stand.קוּם 628 vb . arise , stand up , stand Qal 460 arise arise , in hostile sense (oft. with idea of suddenness) arise , abs., = become powerful arise = come on the scene, appear, of leader, prophet arise for, i.e. to become arise for action arise (out of inaction), introducing some specific deed esp. arise = start, make a move, to go somewhere stand Pi . fulfil confirm , ratify confirm , establish impose , an obligation Pō‛l . raise up Hithpō‛l . raise oneself , = rise up Hiph . 146 cause to arise , raise raise , set up , stones erect , build fig, of setting up law raise up = bring on the scene raise up = rouse, stir up instigate , build fig, of setting up law raise up = constitute cause to stand Hoph . be raised upScroll for more

מְשָׁחֵ֖to anointSmear, anoint.מָשַׁח vb . smear , anoint Qal smear , house with colour (paint) anoint , as consecration, solemn setting apart to an office, always by use of oil poured on the head anoint , consecrate to religious service Niph . be anointedהוּhimScroll for more

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

thisThis, 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

he/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

Then … took

Samuel

The ASV does not translate this word.

horn

the … of oil

and anointed

him

in the midst

of his brethren

and … came mightily

the Spirit

of Jehovah

upon

David

from … day

that

forward

So … rose up

Samuel

and went

to Ramah

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וַיִּקַּ֨חvah-yee-KAHCH

שְׁמוּאֵ֜לsheh-moo-EL

אֶתet

קֶ֣רֶןKEH-ren

הַשֶּׁ֗מֶןhah-SHEH-men

וַיִּמְשַׁ֣חvah-yeem-SHAHCH

אֹתוֹ֮oh-TOH

בְּקֶ֣רֶבbeh-KEH-rev

אֶחָיו֒eh-CHAHV

וַתִּצְלַ֤חvah-teets-LAHCH

רֽוּחַROO-ahch

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

אֶלel

דָּוִ֔דdah-VEED

מֵהַיּ֥וֹםmeh-hah-YOHM

הַה֖וּאhah-HOO

וָמָ֑עְלָהvah-MAH-eh-lah

וַיָּ֣קָםvah-YAH-kahm

שְׁמוּאֵ֔לsheh-moo-EL

וַיֵּ֖לֶךְvah-YEH-lech

הָרָמָֽתָהhah-rah-MAH-tah

Letters

וַ + יִּקַּ֨ח

שְׁמוּאֵ֜ל

אֶת

קֶ֣רֶן

הַ + שֶּׁ֗מֶן

וַ + יִּמְשַׁ֣ח

אֹת + וֹ֮

בְּ + קֶ֣רֶב

אֶחָי + ו֒

וַ + תִּצְלַ֤ח

רֽוּחַ

יהוה

אֶל

דָּוִ֔ד

מֵ + הַ + יּ֥וֹם

הַ + ה֖וּא

וָ + מָ֑עְלָ + ה

וַ + יָּ֣קָם

שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל

וַ + יֵּ֖לֶךְ

הָ + רָמָֽתָ + ה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקַּ֨חHebrew verb

שְׁמוּאֵ֜לname of a person

אֶתHebrew particle

קֶ֣רֶןHebrew noun, feminine

הַHebrew prefixשֶּׁ֗מֶןHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּמְשַׁ֣חHebrew verb

אֹתHebrew particleוֹ֮object suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בְּHebrew prefixקֶ֣רֶבHebrew noun, masculine

אֶחָיHebrew noun, masculineו֒possessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionתִּצְלַ֤חHebrew verb

רֽוּחַHebrew noun, feminine

יהוהname of a title or other name

אֶלHebrew preposition

דָּוִ֔דname of a person

מֵHebrew prefixהַHebrew prefixיּ֥וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixה֖וּאHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

וָHebrew conjunctionמָ֑עְלָHebrew adjectiveהHebrew suffix

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֣קָםHebrew verb

שְׁמוּאֵ֔לname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֖לֶךְHebrew verb

הָHebrew prefixרָמָֽתָname of a placeהHebrew suffix

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּקַּ֨חto take: takeTake.לָקַח 965 vb . take Qal take , take in hand take and carry along with oneself take from, or out of take , carry away take away from, so as to deprive of esp. take away life take to or for a person take up, upon = put upon = fetch take = lead , conduct (with or without contact) take = capture , seize take = carry off in phr. take vengeance Niph . be captured , of ark be taken away , removed be taken , brought unto Pu . be taken from, out of = be stolen from be taken captive be taken away , removed Hoph . be taken , brought unto be taken out of be taken away from Hithp . lit. fire taking hold of itself , of lightningScroll for more

SamuelSamuel, name of Ēl.שְׁמוּאֵל 140 n.pr.m . Samuel (= name of Ēl ) great prophet, 11th cent. B.C. in Simeon in IssacharScroll 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

hornHorn.קֶ֫רֶן 75 n.f . horn of ram used as oil-flask as wind instr. (from curved shape of tusks) fig. of pers., symbol of strength of altar, horn-like projections at corners hill (so in Ar., peak , isolated hill ) rays at his side(s) he had (of lightning-flashes in theoph.)Scroll for more

הַtheשֶּׁ֗מֶןoilFat, oil.שֶׁ֫מֶן 192 n.m . fat , oilScroll for more

וַandיִּמְשַׁ֣חto anointSmear, anoint.מָשַׁח vb . smear , anoint Qal smear , house with colour (paint) anoint , as consecration, solemn setting apart to an office, always by use of oil poured on the head anoint , consecrate to religious service Niph . be anointedScroll for more

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

בְּin/on/withקֶ֣רֶבentrails: amongInward part, midst.קֶ֫רֶב 227 n.[m.] inward part , midstScroll for more

אֶחָיbrother: male-siblingBrother.אָח 630 n.m . brother brother , born of same mother (& father) indef. = relative fig. of resemblance in phr. one … anotherו֒hisScroll for more

וַandתִּצְלַ֤חto rushRush.[ צָלַח ] vb . rushScroll for more

spiritBreath, wind, spirit.רוּחַ 378 n.f . (less oft. m .) breath , wind , spirit breath of mouth or nostrils (33 t.) wind (117 t.) spirit , as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation = temper , disposition (76 t.) spirit of the living, breathing being spirit as seat of emotion occasionally (and late) = seat or organ of mental acts rarely of the will רוּחַ esp. of moral character spirit of God (94 t.)Scroll for more

God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll 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

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

מֵfromהַtheיּ֥וֹםdayDay.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

הַtheה֖וּאhe/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

וָandמָ֑עְלָaboveHigher part, above, upward.מַ֫עַל 140 subst ., higher part , only in adv . and prep . phrases, above , upwardהtowardScroll for more

וַandיָּ֣קָםto arise: riseArise, stand up, stand.קוּם 628 vb . arise , stand up , stand Qal 460 arise arise , in hostile sense (oft. with idea of suddenness) arise , abs., = become powerful arise = come on the scene, appear, of leader, prophet arise for, i.e. to become arise for action arise (out of inaction), introducing some specific deed esp. arise = start, make a move, to go somewhere stand Pi . fulfil confirm , ratify confirm , establish impose , an obligation Pō‛l . raise up Hithpō‛l . raise oneself , = rise up Hiph . 146 cause to arise , raise raise , set up , stones erect , build fig, of setting up law raise up = bring on the scene raise up = rouse, stir up instigate , build fig, of setting up law raise up = constitute cause to stand Hoph . be raised upScroll for more

SamuelSamuel, name of Ēl.שְׁמוּאֵל 140 n.pr.m . Samuel (= name of Ēl ) great prophet, 11th cent. B.C. in Simeon in IssacharScroll for more

וַandיֵּ֖לֶךְto 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

הָtheרָמָֽתָRamahThe Height, Rama.רָמָה n.pr.loc . the Height , Rama in Benj., on border of Ephr. in hill-country of Ephr. (= 1 ?), home of Samuel in Asher in Naphtali 2 K 8:29הtowardScroll for more

Now the Spirit

of Jehovah

departed

from

Saul

and … troubled him

an … spirit

evil

from

Jehovah

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וְר֧וּחַveh-ROO-ahch

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

סָ֖רָהsah-RAH

מֵעִ֣םmeh-EEM

שָׁא֑וּלshah-OOL

וּבִֽעֲתַ֥תּוּoo-vee-ah-TAH-too

רֽוּחַROO-ahch

רָעָ֖הrah-AH

מֵאֵ֥תmeh-ET

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

Letters

וְ + ר֧וּחַ

יהוה

סָ֖רָה

מֵ + עִ֣ם

שָׁא֑וּל

וּ + בִֽעֲתַ֥תּ + וּ

רֽוּחַ

רָעָ֖ה

מֵ + אֵ֥ת

יהוה

The Pieces

וְHebrew conjunctionר֧וּחַHebrew noun, feminine

יהוהname of a title or other name

סָ֖רָהHebrew verb

מֵHebrew prefixעִ֣םHebrew preposition

שָׁא֑וּלname of a person

וּHebrew conjunctionבִֽעֲתַ֥תּHebrew verbוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

רֽוּחַHebrew noun, feminine

רָעָ֖הHebrew adjective

מֵHebrew prefixאֵ֥תHebrew preposition

יהוהname of a title or other name

What It Can Mean

וְandר֧וּחַspiritBreath, wind, spirit.רוּחַ 378 n.f . (less oft. m .) breath , wind , spirit breath of mouth or nostrils (33 t.) wind (117 t.) spirit , as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation = temper , disposition (76 t.) spirit of the living, breathing being spirit as seat of emotion occasionally (and late) = seat or organ of mental acts rarely of the will רוּחַ esp. of moral character spirit of God (94 t.)Scroll for more

God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

to turn aside: removeTurn aside.סוּר and [ שׂוּר ] 300 vb . turn aside Qal turn aside , out of one's course depart of lifeless things = be removed = come to an end Pô‛lēl he turned aside my ways (my steps) Hiph . cause to (turn aside,) depart , common word for remove , take away rarer uses Pô‛lēl be taken away , removedScroll for more

מֵfromעִ֣םwithWith.עִם prep . with of fellowship and companionship of aid Of actions done jointly with another If the common action be of the nature of a contest or combat, with in the sense of against Of dealing with a person, or of the relation in which one stands with , or towards , another Of a common lot together with the wicked Of equality or resemblance generally aid Of time , as long as Of a locality, close to , beside Of persons, עִם is spec. in the house or family or service of In possession of In the custody or care of Beside = except With = friendly with Idiom. of a thought or purpose present with one Metaph. together with = in spite of , notwithstandingScroll for more

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

וּandבִֽעֲתַ֥תּto terrifyFall upon, startle, terrify.[ בָּעַת ] vb . fall upon , startle , terrify Niph . be terrified Pi . (mostly poet.) fall upon ; overwhelm ; assail terrifyוּhimScroll for more

spiritBreath, wind, spirit.רוּחַ 378 n.f . (less oft. m .) breath , wind , spirit breath of mouth or nostrils (33 t.) wind (117 t.) spirit , as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation = temper , disposition (76 t.) spirit of the living, breathing being spirit as seat of emotion occasionally (and late) = seat or organ of mental acts rarely of the will רוּחַ esp. of moral character spirit of God (94 t.)Scroll for more

bad: harmfulBad, evil.רַע 228 adj . bad , evil bad , disagreeable , malignant bad , unpleasant , giving pain, unhappiness, misery evil , displeasing bad of its kind bad , , i.e. of low value מִן comp., worse than sad , unhappy devise evil (hurtful) device bad , unkind , vicious in disposition or temper ethically bad , evil , wickedScroll for more

מֵfromאֵ֥תwithWith, 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

God's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

And … said

servants

Saul’s

unto him

Behold

now

an … spirit

from God

evil

troubleth thee

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וַיֹּאמְר֥וּvah-yoh-meh-ROO

עַבְדֵֽיahv-DAY

שָׁא֖וּלshah-OOL

אֵלָ֑יוeh-LAHV

הִנֵּהhee-NEH

נָ֧אnah

רֽוּחַROO-ahch

אֱלֹהִ֛יםeh-loh-HEEM

רָעָ֖הrah-AH

מְבַעִתֶּֽךָmeh-vah-ee-TEH-chah

Letters

וַ + יֹּאמְר֥וּ

עַבְדֵֽי

שָׁא֖וּל

אֵלָ֑י + ו

הִנֵּה

נָ֧א

רֽוּחַ

אֱלֹהִ֛ים

רָעָ֖ה

מְבַעִתֶּֽ + ךָ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּאמְר֥וּHebrew verb

עַבְדֵֽיHebrew noun, masculine

שָׁא֖וּלname of a person

אֵלָ֑יHebrew prepositionוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

הִנֵּהHebrew interjection

נָ֧אHebrew interjection

רֽוּחַHebrew noun, feminine

אֱלֹהִ֛יםHebrew noun, masculine

רָעָ֖הHebrew adjective

מְבַעִתֶּֽHebrew verbךָobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּאמְר֥וּto 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

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

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

אֵלָ֑יto 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

beholdLo!, behold!הִנֵּה , once הִנֶּה־ Gn 19:2 , demonstr.part . lo! , behold!Scroll for more

pleaseI, we, pray, now.נָא part. of entreaty or exhortation , I ( we ) pray , now (enclitic)Scroll for more

spiritBreath, wind, spirit.רוּחַ 378 n.f . (less oft. m .) breath , wind , spirit breath of mouth or nostrils (33 t.) wind (117 t.) spirit , as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation = temper , disposition (76 t.) spirit of the living, breathing being spirit as seat of emotion occasionally (and late) = seat or organ of mental acts rarely of the will רוּחַ esp. of moral character spirit of God (94 t.)Scroll for more

Elohimאֱלֹהִים 2570 n.m.pl . pl . in number. rulers , judges , either as divine representatives at sacred places or as reflecting divine majesty and power divine ones , superhuman beings including God and angels angels gods pl. intensive god or goddess godlike one works of God, or things belongng to him God הָאֱלֹהִים the (true) God אֱלֹהִים = GodScroll for more

bad: harmfulBad, evil.רַע 228 adj . bad , evil bad , disagreeable , malignant bad , unpleasant , giving pain, unhappiness, misery evil , displeasing bad of its kind bad , , i.e. of low value מִן comp., worse than sad , unhappy devise evil (hurtful) device bad , unkind , vicious in disposition or temper ethically bad , evil , wickedScroll for more

מְבַעִתֶּֽto terrifyFall upon, startle, terrify.[ בָּעַת ] vb . fall upon , startle , terrify Niph . be terrified Pi . (mostly poet.) fall upon ; overwhelm ; assail terrifyךָyouScroll for more

Let … command

now

our lord

thy servants

that are before thee

to seek out

a man

who is … skilful

a … player

on the harp

and it shall come to pass

when … is

upon thee

the … spirit

from God

evil

that he shall play

with his hand

and … shalt be well

thou

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יֹאמַרyoh-MAHR

נָ֤אnah

אֲדֹנֵ֨נוּ֙ah-doh-NEH-noo

עֲבָדֶ֣יךָah-vah-DAY-chah

לְפָנֶ֔יךָleh-fah-NAY-chah

יְבַקְשׁ֕וּyeh-vahk-SHOO

אִ֕ישׁeesh

יֹדֵ֖עַyoh-DEH-ah

מְנַגֵּ֣ןmeh-nah-GEN

בַּכִּנּ֑וֹרbah-kee-NOHR

וְהָיָ֗הveh-hah-YAH

בִּֽהְי֨וֹתbee-heh-YOHT

עָלֶ֤יךָah-LAY-chah

רֽוּחַROO-ahch

אֱלֹהִים֙eh-loh-HEEM

רָעָ֔הrah-AH

וְנִגֵּ֥ןveh-nee-GEN

בְּיָד֖וֹbeh-yah-DOH

וְט֥וֹבveh-TOHV

לָֽךְLAH-cheh

Letters

יֹאמַר

נָ֤א

אֲדֹנֵ֨ + נוּ֙

עֲבָדֶ֣י + ךָ

לְ + פָנֶ֔י + ךָ

יְבַקְשׁ֕וּ

אִ֕ישׁ

יֹדֵ֖עַ

מְנַגֵּ֣ן

בַּ + [הַ] + כִּנּ֑וֹר

וְ + הָיָ֗ה

בִּֽ + הְי֨וֹת

עָלֶ֤י + ךָ

רֽוּחַ

אֱלֹהִים֙

רָעָ֔ה

וְ + נִגֵּ֥ן

בְּ + יָד֖ + וֹ

וְ + ט֥וֹב

לָֽ + ךְ

The Pieces

יֹאמַרHebrew verb

נָ֤אHebrew interjection

אֲדֹנֵ֨Hebrew noun, masculineנוּ֙possessive suffix, 1st person plural

עֲבָדֶ֣יHebrew noun, masculineךָpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

לְHebrew prefixפָנֶ֔יHebrew noun, masculineךָpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

יְבַקְשׁ֕וּHebrew verb

אִ֕ישׁHebrew noun, masculine

יֹדֵ֖עַHebrew verb

מְנַגֵּ֣ןHebrew verb

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixכִּנּ֑וֹרHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionהָיָ֗הHebrew verb

בִּֽHebrew prefixהְי֨וֹתHebrew verb

עָלֶ֤יHebrew prepositionךָobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

רֽוּחַHebrew noun, feminine

אֱלֹהִים֙Hebrew noun, masculine

רָעָ֔הHebrew adjective

וְHebrew conjunctionנִגֵּ֥ןHebrew verb

בְּHebrew prefixיָד֖Hebrew nounוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionט֥וֹבHebrew adjective

לָֽHebrew prefixךְobject suffix, 2nd person feminine singular

What It Can Mean

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

pleaseI, we, pray, now.נָא part. of entreaty or exhortation , I ( we ) pray , now (enclitic)Scroll for more

אֲדֹנֵ֨lordLord.אָדוֹן n.m . lord ( אֲדֹנִי , אֲדֹנַי , אֲדֹנָי are variations of Mass. pointing to distinguish divine reference fr. human. Pl., with few exc. an intens. pl. of rank; word takes sf. as pl. in all other pers.; so doubtless here. Orig. reading prob. in all cases אֲדֹנַי ; אֲדֹנִי now found in J 51 t.)נוּ֙ourScroll for more

עֲבָדֶ֣יservant/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 PhrasesךָyourScroll for more

לְto/forפָנֶ֔יface: 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 prepositionsךָyourScroll for more

to seekSeek.[ בָּקַשׁ ] 224 vb . seek Pi . seek to find seek to secure seek the face desire , demand require , exact exact equivalent or penalty for (late) ask , request Pu . be soughtScroll for more

manMan.אִישׁ 2166 n.m . man (= vir )Scroll for more

to knowKnow.יָדַע 943 vb . know Qal know , learn to know perceive perceive and see ; find out and discern discriminate , distinguish know by experience recognize , admit , acknowledge , confess consider not know = not expect know a person, be acquainted with know a person carnally, of sexual intercourse know how , to do a thing, be able to do it be skilful in abs. have knowledge , be wise Niph . be made known , be or become known , of things make oneself known of pers. be perceived be instructed Pi . cause to know Pu . known Hiph . make known , declare Hoph . made known Hithp . make oneself knownScroll for more

to playTouch, play.[ נָגַן ] vb . touch (strings), play a stringed instrument Qal players Pi . playScroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theכִּנּ֑וֹרlyreLyre.כִּנּוֹר n.m . lyreScroll for more

וְandהָיָ֗הto 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

בִּֽin/on/withהְי֨וֹתto 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

עָלֶ֤יuponHeight.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 byךָyouScroll for more

spiritBreath, wind, spirit.רוּחַ 378 n.f . (less oft. m .) breath , wind , spirit breath of mouth or nostrils (33 t.) wind (117 t.) spirit , as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation = temper , disposition (76 t.) spirit of the living, breathing being spirit as seat of emotion occasionally (and late) = seat or organ of mental acts rarely of the will רוּחַ esp. of moral character spirit of God (94 t.)Scroll for more

Elohimאֱלֹהִים 2570 n.m.pl . pl . in number. rulers , judges , either as divine representatives at sacred places or as reflecting divine majesty and power divine ones , superhuman beings including God and angels angels gods pl. intensive god or goddess godlike one works of God, or things belongng to him God הָאֱלֹהִים the (true) God אֱלֹהִים = GodScroll for more

bad: harmfulBad, evil.רַע 228 adj . bad , evil bad , disagreeable , malignant bad , unpleasant , giving pain, unhappiness, misery evil , displeasing bad of its kind bad , , i.e. of low value מִן comp., worse than sad , unhappy devise evil (hurtful) device bad , unkind , vicious in disposition or temper ethically bad , evil , wickedScroll for more

וְandנִגֵּ֥ןto playTouch, play.[ נָגַן ] vb . touch (strings), play a stringed instrument Qal players Pi . playScroll for more

בְּin/on/withיָד֖handHand.יָד 1604 n.f . hand hand Fig. = strength , power Fig. = side יָד is used in various special, technical senses:— sign , monument part , fractional part or share time , repetition axle-trees stays , supports for laver tenons on sides of boards of tabernacle a (beckoning) hand יַד with prep.וֹhisScroll for more

וְandט֥וֹבpleasantPleasant, 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

לָֽto/forךְyou

And … said

Saul

unto

his servants

Provide

now

me

a man

that … well

can play

and bring

to me

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וַיֹּ֥אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

שָׁא֖וּלshah-OOL

אֶלel

עֲבָדָ֑יוah-vah-DAHV

רְאוּreh-OO

נָ֣אnah

לִ֗יlee

אִ֚ישׁeesh

מֵיטִ֣יבmay-TEEV

לְנַגֵּ֔ןleh-nah-GEN

וַהֲבִיאוֹתֶ֖םvah-hah-vee-oh-TEM

אֵלָֽיeh-LAI

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֥אמֶר

שָׁא֖וּל

אֶל

עֲבָדָ֑י + ו

רְאוּ

נָ֣א

לִ֗ + י

אִ֚ישׁ

מֵיטִ֣יב

לְ + נַגֵּ֔ן

וַ + הֲבִיאוֹתֶ֖ם

אֵלָֽ + י

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֥אמֶרHebrew verb

שָׁא֖וּלname of a person

אֶלHebrew preposition

עֲבָדָ֑יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

רְאוּHebrew verb

נָ֣אHebrew interjection

לִ֗Hebrew prefixיobject suffix, 1st person singular

אִ֚ישׁHebrew noun, masculine

מֵיטִ֣יבHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixנַגֵּ֔ןHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionהֲבִיאוֹתֶ֖םHebrew verb

אֵלָֽHebrew prepositionיobject suffix, 1st person singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּ֥אמֶרto 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

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll 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

עֲבָדָ֑יservant/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 PhrasesוhisScroll for more

to see: seeSee.רָאָה 1315 vb . see Qal 1141 see , subj. see , c. acc. rei see , sq. acc. cl. or phr. of closer design see , so as to learn to know abs. see , have (power of) vision see = perceive look at , see , by direct volition of mental observation c. ב , lit., look into , hence look at with interest see , c. acc. rei Niph . appear be seen be visible Pu . appar. his bones are not detected Hithp . recipr. look at each other Hiph . cause one to see something, shew cause to experience something cause to look intently at , to behold Hoph . be caused to see , be shewn be exhibited toScroll for more

pleaseI, we, pray, now.נָא part. of entreaty or exhortation , I ( we ) pray , now (enclitic)Scroll for more

לִ֗to/forיme

manMan.אִישׁ 2166 n.m . man (= vir )Scroll for more

be goodBe good, well, glad, pleasing.[ יָטַב ] vb . be good , well , glad , pleasing Qal be glad , joyful be well placed impers. be well for or with , go well with be pleasing Hithp . make glad , rejoice do good to, deal well with do well or thoroughly make a thing good , right , beautiful do well , right , ethicallyScroll for more

לְto/forנַגֵּ֔ןto playTouch, play.[ נָגַן ] vb . touch (strings), play a stringed instrument Qal players Pi . playScroll for more

וַandהֲבִיאוֹתֶ֖םto 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

אֵלָֽto 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

Then answered

one

of the young men

and said

Behold

I have seen

a son

of Jesse

Beth

the … lehemite

that is skilful

in playing

and a mighty man

of valor

and a man

of war

and prudent

in speech

and a … person

comely

and Jehovah

is with him

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וַיַּעַן֩vah-YAH-ahn

אֶחָ֨דeh-CHAHD

מֵהַנְּעָרִ֜יםmeh-hah-neh-ah-REEM

וַיֹּ֗אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

הִנֵּ֨הhee-NEH

רָאִ֜יתִיrah-EE-tee

בֵּ֣ןben

לְיִשַׁי֮leh-yee-SHAI

בֵּ֣יתbayt

הַלַּחְמִי֒hah-lahch-MEE

יֹדֵ֣עַyoh-DEH-ah

נַ֠גֵּןnah-GEN

וְגִבּ֨וֹרveh-gee-BOHR

חַ֜יִלCHAH-yeel

וְאִ֧ישׁveh-EESH

מִלְחָמָ֛הmeel-chah-MAH

וּנְב֥וֹןoo-neh-VOHN

דָּבָ֖רdah-VAHR

וְאִ֣ישׁveh-EESH

תֹּ֑אַרTOH-ahr

וַ + יהוהYHWHvah-Yud-Heh-Vav-Heh

עִמּֽוֹee-MOH

Letters

וַ + יַּעַן֩

אֶחָ֨ד

מֵ + הַ + נְּעָרִ֜ים

וַ + יֹּ֗אמֶר

הִנֵּ֨ה

רָאִ֜יתִי

בֵּ֣ן

לְ + יִשַׁי֮

בֵּ֣ית

הַלַּחְמִי֒

יֹדֵ֣עַ

נַ֠גֵּן

וְ + גִבּ֨וֹר

חַ֜יִל

וְ + אִ֧ישׁ

מִלְחָמָ֛ה

וּ + נְב֥וֹן

דָּבָ֖ר

וְ + אִ֣ישׁ

תֹּ֑אַר

וַ + יהוה

עִמּֽ + וֹ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּעַן֩Hebrew verb

אֶחָ֨דHebrew adjective

מֵHebrew prefixהַHebrew prefixנְּעָרִ֜יםHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֗אמֶרHebrew verb

הִנֵּ֨הHebrew interjection

רָאִ֜יתִיHebrew verb

בֵּ֣ןHebrew noun, masculine

לְHebrew prefixיִשַׁי֮name of a person

בֵּ֣יתname of a people of a place

הַלַּחְמִי֒name of a people of a place

יֹדֵ֣עַHebrew verb

נַ֠גֵּןHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionגִבּ֨וֹרHebrew noun

חַ֜יִלHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionאִ֧ישׁHebrew noun, masculine

מִלְחָמָ֛הHebrew noun, feminine

וּHebrew conjunctionנְב֥וֹןHebrew verb

דָּבָ֖רHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionאִ֣ישׁHebrew noun, masculine

תֹּ֑אַרHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיהוהname of a title or other name

עִמּֽHebrew prepositionוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיַּעַן֩to 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

oneOne.אֶחָד 972 adj.num . one one = each , every = a certain = indef. art. only , & (fem.) once one … another , one … the other as ordinal first in combin.Scroll for more

מֵfromהַtheנְּעָרִ֜יםyouthBoy, lad, youth, retainer.נַ֫עַר 239 n.m . 1. boy , lad , youth . 2. retainer (not in P) boy , lad , youth (c. 133 t.) servant , retainer (c. 105 t.)Scroll for more

וַandיֹּ֗אמֶרto 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

beholdLo!, behold!הִנֵּה , once הִנֶּה־ Gn 19:2 , demonstr.part . lo! , behold!Scroll for more

to see: seeSee.רָאָה 1315 vb . see Qal 1141 see , subj. see , c. acc. rei see , sq. acc. cl. or phr. of closer design see , so as to learn to know abs. see , have (power of) vision see = perceive look at , see , by direct volition of mental observation c. ב , lit., look into , hence look at with interest see , c. acc. rei Niph . appear be seen be visible Pu . appar. his bones are not detected Hithp . recipr. look at each other Hiph . cause one to see something, shew cause to experience something cause to look intently at , to behold Hoph . be caused to see , be shewn be exhibited toScroll 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

לְto/forיִשַׁי֮Jesse

Bethlehemite

to knowKnow.יָדַע 943 vb . know Qal know , learn to know perceive perceive and see ; find out and discern discriminate , distinguish know by experience recognize , admit , acknowledge , confess consider not know = not expect know a person, be acquainted with know a person carnally, of sexual intercourse know how , to do a thing, be able to do it be skilful in abs. have knowledge , be wise Niph . be made known , be or become known , of things make oneself known of pers. be perceived be instructed Pi . cause to know Pu . known Hiph . make known , declare Hoph . made known Hithp . make oneself knownScroll for more

to playTouch, play.[ נָגַן ] vb . touch (strings), play a stringed instrument Qal players Pi . playScroll for more

וְandגִבּ֨וֹרmighty manStrong, mighty.גִּבּוֹר 159 adj . strong , mightyScroll for more

strength

וְandאִ֧ישׁmanMan.אִישׁ 2166 n.m . man (= vir )Scroll for more

battleBattle, war.מִלְחָמָה 319 n.f . battle , warScroll for more

וּandנְב֥וֹןto understandDiscern.בִּין vb . discern Qal perceive understand , know (with mind) observe , mark , give heed to , distinguish , consider (with attention) have discernment , insight , understanding Niph . be intelligent , discreet , discerning , distinguish , have understanding Po . he attentively considereth him Hiph . understand give heed to , attend to , observe , discern give understanding , make understand , teach Hithp . shew oneself attentive , consider diligently get understanding , understand shew oneself to have understandingScroll 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

וְandאִ֣ישׁmanMan.אִישׁ 2166 n.m . man (= vir )Scroll for more

appearanceOutline, form.תֹּ֫אַר n.m . outline , formScroll for more

וַandיהוָ֖הGod's personal nameThe proper name of the God of Israel.יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יהוה n.pr.dei YHWH , the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי ), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים ) 2. Many recent scholars explain יהוה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה ) the one bringing into being , life-giver ) יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of YHWHScroll for more

עִמּֽwithWith.עִם prep . with of fellowship and companionship of aid Of actions done jointly with another If the common action be of the nature of a contest or combat, with in the sense of against Of dealing with a person, or of the relation in which one stands with , or towards , another Of a common lot together with the wicked Of equality or resemblance generally aid Of time , as long as Of a locality, close to , beside Of persons, עִם is spec. in the house or family or service of In possession of In the custody or care of Beside = except With = friendly with Idiom. of a thought or purpose present with one Metaph. together with = in spite of , notwithstandingוֹhimScroll for more

Wherefore … sent

Saul

messengers

unto

Jesse

and said

Send

me

The ASV does not translate this word.

David

thy son

who

is with the sheep

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וַיִּשְׁלַ֥חvah-yeesh-LAHCH

שָׁא֛וּלshah-OOL

מַלְאָכִ֖יםmahl-ah-CHEEM

אֶלel

יִשָׁ֑יyee-SHAI

וַיֹּ֕אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

שִׁלְחָ֥הsheel-CHAH

אֵלַ֛יeh-LAI

אֶתet

דָּוִ֥דdah-VEED

בִּנְךָ֖bee-neh-CHAH

אֲשֶׁ֥רah-SHEHR

בַּצֹּֽאןbah-TSOHN

Letters

וַ + יִּשְׁלַ֥ח

שָׁא֛וּל

מַלְאָכִ֖ים

אֶל

יִשָׁ֑י

וַ + יֹּ֕אמֶר

שִׁלְחָ֥ + ה

אֵלַ֛ + י

אֶת

דָּוִ֥ד

בִּנְ + ךָ֖

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

בַּ + [הַ] + צֹּֽאן

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וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשְׁלַ֥חHebrew verb

שָׁא֛וּלname of a person

מַלְאָכִ֖יםHebrew noun, masculine

אֶלHebrew preposition

יִשָׁ֑יname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֕אמֶרHebrew verb

שִׁלְחָ֥Hebrew verbהHebrew suffix

אֵלַ֛Hebrew prepositionיobject suffix, 1st person singular

אֶתHebrew particle

דָּוִ֥דname of a person

בִּנְHebrew noun, masculineךָ֖possessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

אֲשֶׁ֥רHebrew relative pronoun

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixצֹּֽאןHebrew noun

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּשְׁלַ֥חto 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

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

messengerMessenger.מַלְאָךְ 214 n.m . messenger messenger angel , as messenger of God the theophanic angelScroll 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

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וַandיֹּ֕אמֶרto 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

שִׁלְחָ֥to 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 sendהpossible emphasis endingScroll for more

אֵלַ֛to 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

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

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

בִּנְson: 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 ageךָ֖yourScroll for more

which

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theצֹּֽאןflockSmall cattle, sheep and goats, flock, flocks.צֹאן 273 n.coll.f . small cattle , sheep and goats , flock , flocksScroll for more

And … took

Jesse

an ass

with bread

and a bottle

of wine

and … kid

kid

a

and sent

by

David

his son

unto

Saul

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וַיִּקַּ֨חvah-yee-KAHCH

יִשַׁ֜יyee-SHAI

חֲמ֥וֹרchah-MOHR

לֶ֨חֶם֙LEH-chem

וְנֹ֣אדveh-NOHD

יַ֔יִןYAH-yeen

וּגְדִ֥יoo-geh-DEE

עִזִּ֖יםee-ZEEM

אֶחָ֑דeh-CHAHD

וַיִּשְׁלַ֛חvah-yeesh-LAHCH

בְּיַדbeh-YAHD

דָּוִ֥דdah-VEED

בְּנ֖וֹbeh-NOH

אֶלel

שָׁאֽוּלshah-OOL

Letters

וַ + יִּקַּ֨ח

יִשַׁ֜י

חֲמ֥וֹר

לֶ֨חֶם֙

וְ + נֹ֣אד

יַ֔יִן

וּ + גְדִ֥י

עִזִּ֖ים

אֶחָ֑ד

וַ + יִּשְׁלַ֛ח

בְּ + יַד

דָּוִ֥ד

בְּנ֖ + וֹ

אֶל

שָׁאֽוּל

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וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקַּ֨חHebrew verb

יִשַׁ֜יname of a person

חֲמ֥וֹרHebrew noun

לֶ֨חֶם֙Hebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionנֹ֣אדHebrew noun, masculine

יַ֔יִןHebrew noun, masculine

וּHebrew conjunctionגְדִ֥יHebrew noun, masculine

עִזִּ֖יםHebrew noun, feminine

אֶחָ֑דHebrew adjective

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשְׁלַ֛חHebrew verb

בְּHebrew prefixיַדHebrew noun

דָּוִ֥דname of a person

בְּנ֖Hebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

אֶלHebrew preposition

שָׁאֽוּלname of a person

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּקַּ֨חto take: takeTake.לָקַח 965 vb . take Qal take , take in hand take and carry along with oneself take from, or out of take , carry away take away from, so as to deprive of esp. take away life take to or for a person take up, upon = put upon = fetch take = lead , conduct (with or without contact) take = capture , seize take = carry off in phr. take vengeance Niph . be captured , of ark be taken away , removed be taken , brought unto Pu . be taken from, out of = be stolen from be taken captive be taken away , removed Hoph . be taken , brought unto be taken out of be taken away from Hithp . lit. fire taking hold of itself , of lightningScroll for more

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donkey(he)-ass.חֲמוֹר n.m . (he)-assScroll for more

foodBread, food.לֶ֫חֶם 296 n.m . and (rarely) f . bread , foodScroll for more

וְandנֹ֣אדwineskinSkin-bottle, skin.נֹאד n.m . skin-bottle , skinScroll for more

wineWine.יַ֫יִן 141 n.m . wineScroll for more

וּandגְדִ֥יkidKid.גְּדִי n.m . kidScroll for more

goatShe-goat.עֵז 74 n.f . she-goatScroll for more

oneOne.אֶחָד 972 adj.num . one one = each , every = a certain = indef. art. only , & (fem.) once one … another , one … the other as ordinal first in combin.Scroll for more

וַandיִּשְׁלַ֛חto 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

בְּin/on/withיַדhandHand.יָד 1604 n.f . hand hand Fig. = strength , power Fig. = side יָד is used in various special, technical senses:— sign , monument part , fractional part or share time , repetition axle-trees stays , supports for laver tenons on sides of boards of tabernacle a (beckoning) hand יַד with prep.Scroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

בְּנ֖son: 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 ageוֹhisScroll 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

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

And … came

David

to

Saul

and stood

before him

and he loved him

greatly

and he became

his

armorbearer

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וַיָּבֹ֤אvah-yah-VOH

דָוִד֙dah-VEED

אֶלel

שָׁא֔וּלshah-OOL

וַֽיַּעֲמֹ֖דvah-yah-ah-MOHD

לְפָנָ֑יוleh-fah-NAHV

וַיֶּאֱהָבֵ֣הֽוּvah-yeh-eh-hah-VEH-hoo

מְאֹ֔דmeh-OHD

וַֽיְהִיvah-yeh-HEE

ל֖וֹloh

נֹשֵׂ֥אnoh-SEH

כֵלִֽיםcheh-LEEM

Letters

וַ + יָּבֹ֤א

דָוִד֙

אֶל

שָׁא֔וּל

וַֽ + יַּעֲמֹ֖ד

לְ + פָנָ֑י + ו

וַ + יֶּאֱהָבֵ֣ + הֽוּ

מְאֹ֔ד

וַֽ + יְהִי

ל֖ + וֹ

נֹשֵׂ֥א

כֵלִֽים

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּבֹ֤אHebrew verb

דָוִד֙name of a person

אֶלHebrew preposition

שָׁא֔וּלname of a person

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיַּעֲמֹ֖דHebrew verb

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

וַHebrew conjunctionיֶּאֱהָבֵ֣Hebrew verbהֽוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

מְאֹ֔דHebrew adjective

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיְהִיHebrew verb

ל֖Hebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

נֹשֵׂ֥אHebrew verb

כֵלִֽיםHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּבֹ֤אto 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

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll 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

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

וַֽandיַּעֲמֹ֖דto 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/forפָנָ֑יface: 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

וַandיֶּאֱהָבֵ֣to love: loverLove.אָהֵב 216 vb . love Qal human love to human object less oft. of appetite love to God esp. Pt . of divine love Niph . Pt . pl. lovely , loveable Pi . friends loversהֽוּhimScroll for more

muchMuchness, force, abundance, exceedingly.מְאֹד n.m . muchness , force , abundance , exceedingly force , might in diff. idioms (298 t.) to express the idea of exceedingly , greatly , very (whether of magnitude or degree)Scroll for more

וַֽandיְהִיto 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

ל֖to/forוֹhim

to lift: raiseLift, carry, take.נָשָׂא 656 vb . lift , carry , take Qal lift , lift up Bear , carry Take , take away Niph . be lifted up refl. lift oneself up = rise up , of י׳ , to display power in judgment be borne , carried be taken away , carried off Pi . lift up = exalt fig. = desire, long carry , bear continuously take , take away Hithp . lift oneself up Hiph . cause one to bear iniquity appar. cause to bring , have broughtScroll for more

article/utensilArticle, utensil, vessel.כְּלִי 324 n.m . article , utensil , vesselScroll for more

And … sent

Saul

to

Jesse

saying

Let … stand

I pray thee

David

before me

for

he hath found

favor

in my sight

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וַיִּשְׁלַ֣חvah-yeesh-LAHCH

שָׁא֔וּלshah-OOL

אֶלel

יִשַׁ֖יyee-SHAI

לֵאמֹ֑רleh-MOHR

יַעֲמָדyah-ah-mahd

נָ֤אnah

דָוִד֙dah-VEED

לְפָנַ֔יleh-fah-NAI

כִּֽיkee

מָ֥צָאmah-TSAH

חֵ֖ןchen

בְּעֵינָֽיbeh-ay-NAI

Letters

וַ + יִּשְׁלַ֣ח

שָׁא֔וּל

אֶל

יִשַׁ֖י

לֵ + אמֹ֑ר

יַעֲמָד

נָ֤א

דָוִד֙

לְ + פָנַ֔ + י

כִּֽי

מָ֥צָא

חֵ֖ן

בְּ + עֵינָֽ + י

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וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשְׁלַ֣חHebrew verb

שָׁא֔וּלname of a person

אֶלHebrew preposition

יִשַׁ֖יname of a person

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹ֑רHebrew verb

יַעֲמָדHebrew verb

נָ֤אHebrew interjection

דָוִד֙name of a person

לְHebrew prefixפָנַ֔Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

מָ֥צָאHebrew verb

חֵ֖ןHebrew noun, masculine

בְּHebrew prefixעֵינָֽHebrew noun, feminineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּשְׁלַ֣חto 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

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll 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

Jesse

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

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

pleaseI, we, pray, now.נָא part. of entreaty or exhortation , I ( we ) pray , now (enclitic)Scroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll for more

לְto/forפָנַ֔face: 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 prepositionsיmyScroll for more

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

to findAttain to, find.מָצָא 452 vb . attain to , find Qal find find out = come upon , light upon noteworthy phrases Niph . pass. of Qal, be found Hiph . cause to find , attain cause to light upon , come upon , come cause to encounter present untoScroll for more

favorFavour, grace.חֵן n.m . favour , grace favour , grace , elegance favour , acceptanceScroll for more

בְּin/on/withעֵינָֽeye: seeingEye.עַ֫יִן 859 n.f . eye lit. as physical organ eyes as showing mental qualities desire of the eyes , abominations of the eyes Fig. of mental and physical faculties, acts and states Transferred mngs.: visible surface of earth appearance gleam , sparkle Other phrases are: an eye for an eye ; eye to eye ; in the presence of , in full view of ; of business transaction; on the foreheadיmyScroll for more

And it came to pass

when … was

the … spirit

from God

upon

Saul

that … took

David

The ASV does not translate this word.

the harp

and played

with his hand

so … was refreshed

Saul

and was well

The ASV does not translate this word.

and … departed

from him

spirit

the evil

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וְהָיָ֗הveh-hah-YAH

בִּֽהְי֤וֹתbee-heh-YOHT

רֽוּחַROO-ahch

אֱלֹהִים֙eh-loh-HEEM

אֶלel

שָׁא֔וּלshah-OOL

וְלָקַ֥חveh-lah-KAHCH

דָּוִ֛דdah-VEED

אֶתet

הַכִּנּ֖וֹרhah-kee-NOHR

וְנִגֵּ֣ןveh-nee-GEN

בְּיָד֑וֹbeh-yah-DOH

וְרָוַ֤חveh-rah-VAHCH

לְשָׁאוּל֙leh-shah-OOL

וְט֣וֹבveh-TOHV

ל֔וֹloh

וְסָ֥רָהveh-SAH-rah

מֵעָלָ֖יוmeh-ah-LAHV

ר֥וּחַROO-ahch

הָרָעָֽהhah-rah-AH

Letters

וְ + הָיָ֗ה

בִּֽ + הְי֤וֹת

רֽוּחַ

אֱלֹהִים֙

אֶל

שָׁא֔וּל

וְ + לָקַ֥ח

דָּוִ֛ד

אֶת

הַ + כִּנּ֖וֹר

וְ + נִגֵּ֣ן

בְּ + יָד֑ + וֹ

וְ + רָוַ֤ח

לְ + שָׁאוּל֙

וְ + ט֣וֹב

ל֔ + וֹ

וְ + סָ֥רָה

מֵ + עָלָ֖י + ו

ר֥וּחַ

הָ + רָעָֽה

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וְHebrew conjunctionהָיָ֗הHebrew verb

בִּֽHebrew prefixהְי֤וֹתHebrew verb

רֽוּחַHebrew noun, feminine

אֱלֹהִים֙Hebrew noun, masculine

אֶלHebrew preposition

שָׁא֔וּלname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionלָקַ֥חHebrew verb

דָּוִ֛דname of a person

אֶתHebrew particle

הַHebrew prefixכִּנּ֖וֹרHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionנִגֵּ֣ןHebrew verb

בְּHebrew prefixיָד֑Hebrew nounוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionרָוַ֤חHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixשָׁאוּל֙name of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionט֣וֹבHebrew adjective

ל֔Hebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionסָ֥רָהHebrew verb

מֵHebrew prefixעָלָ֖יHebrew prepositionוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

ר֥וּחַHebrew noun, feminine

הָHebrew prefixרָעָֽהHebrew adjective

What It Can Mean

וְandהָיָ֗הto 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

בִּֽin/on/withהְי֤וֹתto 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

spiritBreath, wind, spirit.רוּחַ 378 n.f . (less oft. m .) breath , wind , spirit breath of mouth or nostrils (33 t.) wind (117 t.) spirit , as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation = temper , disposition (76 t.) spirit of the living, breathing being spirit as seat of emotion occasionally (and late) = seat or organ of mental acts rarely of the will רוּחַ esp. of moral character spirit of God (94 t.)Scroll for more

Elohimאֱלֹהִים 2570 n.m.pl . pl . in number. rulers , judges , either as divine representatives at sacred places or as reflecting divine majesty and power divine ones , superhuman beings including God and angels angels gods pl. intensive god or goddess godlike one works of God, or things belongng to him God הָאֱלֹהִים the (true) God אֱלֹהִים = GodScroll 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

SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

וְandלָקַ֥חto take: takeTake.לָקַח 965 vb . take Qal take , take in hand take and carry along with oneself take from, or out of take , carry away take away from, so as to deprive of esp. take away life take to or for a person take up, upon = put upon = fetch take = lead , conduct (with or without contact) take = capture , seize take = carry off in phr. take vengeance Niph . be captured , of ark be taken away , removed be taken , brought unto Pu . be taken from, out of = be stolen from be taken captive be taken away , removed Hoph . be taken , brought unto be taken out of be taken away from Hithp . lit. fire taking hold of itself , of lightningScroll for more

DavidDavid.דָּוִד , דָּוִיד 1066 n.pr.m . DavidScroll 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

הַtheכִּנּ֖וֹרlyreLyre.כִּנּוֹר n.m . lyreScroll for more

וְandנִגֵּ֣ןto playTouch, play.[ נָגַן ] vb . touch (strings), play a stringed instrument Qal players Pi . playScroll for more

בְּin/on/withיָד֑handHand.יָד 1604 n.f . hand hand Fig. = strength , power Fig. = side יָד is used in various special, technical senses:— sign , monument part , fractional part or share time , repetition axle-trees stays , supports for laver tenons on sides of boards of tabernacle a (beckoning) hand יַד with prep.וֹhisScroll for more

וְandרָוַ֤חbe wideBe wide, spacious.רָוַח vb . be wide , spacious Qal fig. there was enlargement , relief , for Saul; that there may be relief for me. Pu . spaciousScroll for more

לְto/forשָׁאוּל֙SaulAsked.שָׁאוּל n.pr.m . (= asked ) 397 1st king of Isr. a king of Edom a son of Simeon a LeviteScroll for more

וְandט֣וֹבpleasantPleasant, 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

ל֔to/forוֹhim

וְandסָ֥רָהto turn aside: removeTurn aside.סוּר and [ שׂוּר ] 300 vb . turn aside Qal turn aside , out of one's course depart of lifeless things = be removed = come to an end Pô‛lēl he turned aside my ways (my steps) Hiph . cause to (turn aside,) depart , common word for remove , take away rarer uses Pô‛lēl be taken away , removedScroll for more

מֵfromעָלָ֖יuponHeight.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 byוhimScroll for more

spiritBreath, wind, spirit.רוּחַ 378 n.f . (less oft. m .) breath , wind , spirit breath of mouth or nostrils (33 t.) wind (117 t.) spirit , as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation = temper , disposition (76 t.) spirit of the living, breathing being spirit as seat of emotion occasionally (and late) = seat or organ of mental acts rarely of the will רוּחַ esp. of moral character spirit of God (94 t.)Scroll for more

הָtheרָעָֽהbad: harmfulBad, evil.רַע 228 adj . bad , evil bad , disagreeable , malignant bad , unpleasant , giving pain, unhappiness, misery evil , displeasing bad of its kind bad , , i.e. of low value מִן comp., worse than sad , unhappy devise evil (hurtful) device bad , unkind , vicious in disposition or temper ethically bad , evil , wickedScroll for more