Ecclesiastes 12 — Open Scroll

Remember also

The ASV does not translate this word.

thy Creator

in the days

of thy youth

before

come

days

the evil

and … draw nigh

the years

when

thou shalt say

no

I have

in them

pleasure

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וּזְכֹר֙oo-zeh-CHOHR

אֶתet

בּ֣וֹרְאֶ֔יךָboh-reh-AY-chah

בִּימֵ֖יbee-MAY

בְּחוּרֹתֶ֑יךָbeh-choo-roh-TAY-chah

עַ֣דahd

אֲשֶׁ֤רah-SHEHR

לֹאloh

יָבֹ֨אוּ֙yah-VOH-oo

יְמֵ֣יyeh-MAY

הָֽרָעָ֔הhah-rah-AH

וְהִגִּ֣יעוּveh-hee-GEE-oo

שָׁנִ֔יםshah-NEEM

אֲשֶׁ֣רah-SHEHR

תֹּאמַ֔רtoh-MAHR

אֵֽיןayn

לִ֥יlee

בָהֶ֖םvah-HEM

חֵֽפֶץCHEH-fets

Letters

וּ + זְכֹר֙

אֶת

בּ֣וֹרְאֶ֔י + ךָ

בִּ + ימֵ֖י

בְּחוּרֹתֶ֑י + ךָ

עַ֣ד

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

לֹא

יָבֹ֨אוּ֙

יְמֵ֣י

הָֽ + רָעָ֔ה

וְ + הִגִּ֣יעוּ

שָׁנִ֔ים

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

תֹּאמַ֔ר

אֵֽין

לִ֥ + י

בָ + הֶ֖ם

חֵֽפֶץ

The Pieces

וּHebrew conjunctionזְכֹר֙Hebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

בּ֣וֹרְאֶ֔יHebrew verbךָobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

בִּHebrew prefixימֵ֖יHebrew noun, masculine

בְּחוּרֹתֶ֑יHebrew noun, feminineךָpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

עַ֣דHebrew preposition

אֲשֶׁ֤רHebrew relative pronoun

לֹאHebrew negative

יָבֹ֨אוּ֙Hebrew verb

יְמֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

הָֽHebrew prefixרָעָ֔הHebrew noun, feminine

וְHebrew conjunctionהִגִּ֣יעוּHebrew verb

שָׁנִ֔יםHebrew noun, feminine

אֲשֶׁ֣רHebrew relative pronoun

תֹּאמַ֔רHebrew verb

אֵֽיןHebrew negative

לִ֥Hebrew prefixיobject suffix, 1st person singular

בָHebrew prefixהֶ֖םobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

חֵֽפֶץHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וּandזְכֹר֙to rememberRemember.זָכַר vb . remember Qal Human subj. remember , recall , call to mind , usu. as affecting present feeling, thought or action remember persons (human subj.) remember י׳ remember think of or on , call to mind something present or future remember a day, to observe, commemorate it remember , with implied mention of , obj. Subj. י׳ ( אלהִם ) remember persons remember the distress of his servants their devotion remember his own covenant (with them) his mercy extenuating circumstances remember sins, idolatries Niph . be brought to remembrance , remembered , thought of , usu. c. neg. neg. be not remembered = no longer exist, of name of Israel, as nation be remembered , of particular days, in order to be observed, commemorated Hiph . cause to remember , remind cause to be remembered , keep in remembrance mention record , only pt. of sacrifice, make a memorialScroll 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

בּ֣וֹרְאֶ֔יto createShape, create.בָּרָא 53 vb . shape , create Qal Pf .— shape , fashion , create Niph .— Pass . be created with reference to birth of something new, astonishing Pi . cut down cut outךָyouScroll for more

בִּin/on/withימֵ֖יdayDay.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

בְּחוּרֹתֶ֑יyouthYouth.[ בְּחוּרִים ] n.f.abstr.pl . youthךָyourScroll 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

which

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll 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

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

הָֽtheרָעָ֔הdistress: evilEvil, misery, distress, injury.רָעָה 310 n.f . evil , misery , distress , injury evil , misery , distress evil , injury , wrong ethical evilScroll for more

וְandהִגִּ֣יעוּto touchTouch, reach, strike.נָגַע 150 vb . touch , reach , strike Qal touch of י׳ touching earth, mountains, etc. nearly = strike , pass. stricken touch = harm reach , extend to Niph . be stricken , defeated (in battle), i.e. feign to be so Pi . strike (with leprosy, 2 acc.) Pu . be stricken by diseases Hiph . cause to touch ; reach , approach , arriveScroll for more

yearYear.שָׁנָה 877 n.f . year (etym. v. √[ v.ek.aa ])Scroll 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

nothingNothing, nought.אַ֫יִן , אָ֑֫יִן cstr. אֵין subst . prop. nothing , nought to nothing , as nothing cstr. אֵין , very freq. as particle of negation , is not , are not , was not , were not אֵין לְ׳ , with subst., or pron., there is (was) not to … = … have , has , had , etc. not in circumst. clauses with inf. and ל׳ , it is not to … with prefixesScroll for more

לִ֥to/forיme

בָin/on/withהֶ֖םthem

pleasureDelight, pleasure.חֵ֫פֶץ n.m . delight , pleasure delight desire , longing the good pleasure , will , purpose , of YHWH that in which one takes delight, his business (late), or matterScroll for more

before

are darkened

the sun

and the light

and the moon

and the stars

and … return

the clouds

after

the rain

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עַ֠דahd

אֲשֶׁ֨רah-SHEHR

לֹֽאloh

תֶחְשַׁ֤ךְtech-SHAHCH

הַשֶּׁ֨מֶשׁ֙hah-SHEH-mesh

וְהָא֔וֹרveh-hah-OHR

וְהַיָּרֵ֖חַveh-hah-yah-REH-ahch

וְהַכּוֹכָבִ֑יםveh-hah-koh-chah-VEEM

וְשָׁ֥בוּveh-SHAH-voo

הֶעָבִ֖יםheh-ah-VEEM

אַחַ֥רah-CHAHR

הַגָּֽשֶׁםhah-GAH-shem

Letters

עַ֠ד

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

לֹֽא

תֶחְשַׁ֤ךְ

הַ + שֶּׁ֨מֶשׁ֙

וְ + הָ + א֔וֹר

וְ + הַ + יָּרֵ֖חַ

וְ + הַ + כּוֹכָבִ֑ים

וְ + שָׁ֥בוּ

הֶ + עָבִ֖ים

אַחַ֥ר

הַ + גָּֽשֶׁם

The Pieces

עַ֠דHebrew preposition

אֲשֶׁ֨רHebrew relative pronoun

לֹֽאHebrew negative

תֶחְשַׁ֤ךְHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixשֶּׁ֨מֶשׁ֙Hebrew noun

וְHebrew conjunctionהָHebrew prefixא֔וֹרHebrew noun, feminine

וְHebrew conjunctionהַHebrew prefixיָּרֵ֖חַHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionהַHebrew prefixכּוֹכָבִ֑יםHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionשָׁ֥בוּHebrew verb

הֶHebrew prefixעָבִ֖יםHebrew noun, masculine

אַחַ֥רHebrew adjective

הַHebrew prefixגָּֽשֶׁםHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

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

which

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

to darkenBe, grow dark.חָשַׁךְ be , grow darkScroll for more

הַtheשֶּׁ֨מֶשׁ֙sunSun.שֶׁ֫מֶשׁ 133 n.f . et m . sun sun of direction: toward sun-rise , = East obj. of worship other phr. pinnacle , as glittering , shiningScroll for more

וְandהָtheא֔וֹרlightLight.אוֹר 121 n.m . light light as diffused in nature, light of day morning light , dawn light of the heavenly luminaries daylight lightning light of lamp light of life light of prosperity light of instruction light of face YHWHScroll for more

וְandהַtheיָּרֵ֖חַmoonMoon.יָרֵחַ n.m . moon , esp. poet.Scroll for more

וְandהַtheכּוֹכָבִ֑יםstarStar.כּוֹכָב n.m . starScroll for more

וְandשָׁ֥בוּto return: returnTurn back, return.שׁוּב 1056 vb . turn back , return Qal 683;— turn back , return : turn back return , come or go back esp. return unto of dying of revival from death fig. of human relations: return to leader, king = change so as to appoach (in purpose, desire) turn , i.e. resort to return to a physical condition abs. = change course of action fig., specif. of spiritual relations: turn back from God = apostatize of י׳ , turn away turn back to God (= seek penitently) abs. repent turn back from evil of י׳ of י׳ , return (to shew favour) of inanimate things (sts. personified, or treated as things of life): denoting repetition, etc. trans. Pō‛l . bring back fig. restore , refresh restore , repair lead away (enticingly) shew turning = apostatize Hiph . 353 cause to return , bring back bring back into bondage put back = draw back = give back , restore = relinguish = give in payment , requital bring one back (from dead) bring back heart = refresh bring back words of people bring back (in retribution) upon pay as recompense turn back , backward = repel, defeat turn away face late, turn toward , acc. face turn against bring back to mind , take into consideration = shew a turning away from your idols (i.e. turn away) reverse , revoke = repel, defeat Hoph . my money has been returnedScroll for more

הֶtheעָבִ֖יםcloudDark cloud, cloud-mass, thicket.עָב 53 n.m . dark cloud , cloud-mass , thicketScroll for more

afterThe hinder, following part.אַחַר prop. subst. the hinder or following part adv . of place, behind of time, afterwards prep . of place, behind , after of time, after conj . after that .Scroll for more

הַtheגָּֽשֶׁםrainRain, shower.גֶּ֫שֶׁם n.m . rain , showerScroll for more

in the day

when … shall tremble

the keepers

of the house

and … shall bow themselves

men

the strong

and … cease

the grinders

because

they are few

and … shall be darkened

those that look

out of the windows

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בַּיּ֗וֹםbah-YOHM

שֶׁיָּזֻ֨עוּ֙sheh-yah-ZOO-oo

שֹׁמְרֵ֣יshoh-meh-RAY

הַבַּ֔יִתhah-BAH-yeet

וְהִֽתְעַוְּת֖וּveh-hee-teh-ah-veh-TOO

אַנְשֵׁ֣יahn-SHAY

הֶחָ֑יִלheh-CHAH-yeel

וּבָטְל֤וּoo-vah-teh-LOO

הַטֹּֽחֲנוֹת֙hah-toh-chah-NOHT

כִּ֣יkee

מִעֵ֔טוּmee-EH-too

וְחָשְׁכ֥וּveh-chah-sheh-CHOO

הָרֹא֖וֹתhah-roh-OHT

בָּאֲרֻבּֽוֹתbah-ah-roo-BOHT

Letters

בַּ + [הַ] + יּ֗וֹם

שֶׁ + יָּזֻ֨עוּ֙

שֹׁמְרֵ֣י

הַ + בַּ֔יִת

וְ + הִֽתְעַוְּת֖וּ

אַנְשֵׁ֣י

הֶ + חָ֑יִל

וּ + בָטְל֤וּ

הַ + טֹּֽחֲנוֹת֙

כִּ֣י

מִעֵ֔טוּ

וְ + חָשְׁכ֥וּ

הָ + רֹא֖וֹת

בָּ + [הַ] + אֲרֻבּֽוֹת

The Pieces

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixיּ֗וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

שֶׁHebrew prefixיָּזֻ֨עוּ֙Hebrew verb

שֹׁמְרֵ֣יHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixבַּ֔יִתHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionהִֽתְעַוְּת֖וּHebrew verb

אַנְשֵׁ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

הֶHebrew prefixחָ֑יִלHebrew noun, masculine

וּHebrew conjunctionבָטְל֤וּHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixטֹּֽחֲנוֹת֙Hebrew verb

כִּ֣יHebrew conjunction

מִעֵ֔טוּHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionחָשְׁכ֥וּHebrew verb

הָHebrew prefixרֹא֖וֹתHebrew verb

בָּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixאֲרֻבּֽוֹתHebrew noun, feminine

What It Can Mean

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theיּ֗וֹםdayDay.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

שֶׁwhich/thatיָּזֻ֨עוּ֙to trembleTremble, quake.זוּעַ vb . tremble , quake Qal tremble , quake Pilp . causat. and intens. they that shall violently shake theeScroll for more

to keep: obeyKeep, watch, preserve.שָׁמַר 465 vb . keep , watch , preserve Qal 425 keep , have charge of keep , guard , captives hence, watch for , wait for watch , observe keep , retain , of storing up (food) keep within bounds, restrain observe , celebrate keep sabbath of other obligations observe = follow dictates of (prudence, justice, kindness, wisdom) sts. י׳ subj. keep , reserve , weeks of harvest Niph . 36 be on one's guard keep oneself , refrain , abstain be kept , guarded Pi . those paying regard to false vanities Hithp . I kept myself fromScroll for more

הַtheבַּ֔יִתhouse: homeHouse.בַּ֫יִת 2034 n.m . house house place receptacle of house as containing a family household , family (592 t.) house, including household affairs lit. housewards , hence metaph. inwards מִבַּיִת adv . on the inside prep . withinScroll for more

וְandהִֽתְעַוְּת֖וּto pervertBe bent, crooked.[ עָוַת ] vb . be bent , crooked Pi . make crooked = falsify scales; pervert justice bend , make crooked Pu . what is bent Hithp . and the strong men bend themselves .Scroll for more

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

הֶtheחָ֑יִלstrength

וּandבָטְל֤וּto ceaseCease.[ בָּטַל ] vb . ceaseScroll for more

הַtheטֹּֽחֲנוֹת֙to grindGrind.[ טָחַן ] vb . grindScroll 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 diminishBe, become small, diminished, few.[ מָעַט ] vb . be or become small , diminished , few Qal be too small for a lamb Pi . become few Hiph . make small or few , diminishScroll for more

וְandחָשְׁכ֥וּto darkenBe, grow dark.חָשַׁךְ be , grow darkScroll for more

הָtheרֹא֖וֹתto 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

בָּin/on/with[הַ]theאֲרֻבּֽוֹתwindowLattice, window, sluice.אֲרֻבָּה n.f . lattice , window , sluiceScroll for more

and … shall be shut

the doors

in the street

when … is low

the sound

of the grinding

and one shall rise up

at the voice

of a bird

and … shall be brought low

all

daughters

the … of music

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וְסֻגְּר֤וּveh-soo-geh-ROO

דְלָתַ֨יִם֙deh-lah-TAH-yeem

בַּשּׁ֔וּקbah-SHOOK

בִּשְׁפַ֖לbee-sheh-FAHL

ק֣וֹלkohl

הַֽטַּחֲנָ֑הhah-tah-chah-NAH

וְיָקוּם֙veh-yah-KOOM

לְק֣וֹלleh-KOHL

הַצִּפּ֔וֹרhah-tsee-POHR

וְיִשַּׁ֖חוּveh-yee-SHAH-choo

כָּלkohl

בְּנ֥וֹתbeh-NOHT

הַשִּֽׁירhah-SHEER

Letters

וְ + סֻגְּר֤וּ

דְלָתַ֨יִם֙

בַּ + [הַ] + שּׁ֔וּק

בִּ + שְׁפַ֖ל

ק֣וֹל

הַֽ + טַּחֲנָ֑ה

וְ + יָקוּם֙

לְ + ק֣וֹל

הַ + צִּפּ֔וֹר

וְ + יִשַּׁ֖חוּ

כָּל

בְּנ֥וֹת

הַ + שִּֽׁיר

The Pieces

וְHebrew conjunctionסֻגְּר֤וּHebrew verb

דְלָתַ֨יִם֙

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixשּׁ֔וּקHebrew noun, masculine

בִּHebrew prefixשְׁפַ֖לHebrew verb

ק֣וֹלHebrew noun, masculine

הַֽHebrew prefixטַּחֲנָ֑הHebrew noun, feminine

וְHebrew conjunctionיָקוּם֙Hebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixק֣וֹלHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixצִּפּ֔וֹרHebrew noun

וְHebrew conjunctionיִשַּׁ֖חוּHebrew verb

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

בְּנ֥וֹתHebrew noun, feminine

הַHebrew prefixשִּֽׁירHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וְandסֻגְּר֤וּto shutShut, close.סָגַר vb . shut , close Qal shut door close in upon close up breach Pt. pass ., closed up = closely joined with tight seal elsewhwere only Pt. pass . (gold shut up , and so prized , rare , fine ?) Niph . subj. pers. be shut up be shut , closed , of city gates Pi . deliver up to (leave no other opening for one, shut one up to) Pu . of cities of prisoners of doors Hiph . deliver up to shut upScroll for more

doorDoor.דֶּ֫לֶת n.f . door door of house door of room gates of city in other sensesScroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theשּׁ֔וּקstreetStreet.שׁוּק n.m . streetScroll for more

בִּin/on/withשְׁפַ֖לto abaseBe, become low, be abased.שָׁפֵל vb . be or become low , be abased Qal all Is: become (be brought, laid) low to be lowly of spirit of sound Hiph . usu. fig., lay low hum. subj. set one in a lower place as helping vb.: make low , sit down = take low seatScroll for more

voice: soundSound, voice.קוֹל 506 n.m . sound , voiceScroll for more

הַֽtheטַּחֲנָ֑הmillMill.טַחֲנָה n.f . mill = foregoing [ i.aq.ac ], Ec 12:4Scroll for more

וְandיָקוּם֙to 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

לְto/forק֣וֹלvoice: soundSound, voice.קוֹל 506 n.m . sound , voiceScroll for more

הַtheצִּפּ֔וֹרbirdBird.צִפּוֹר , צִפֹּר 40 n.f . birdScroll for more

וְandיִשַּׁ֖חוּto bowBow, be bowed down, crouch.[ שָׁחַח ] vb . bow , be bowed down , crouch Qal be bowed down , prostrated , humbled bow in homage bow , of mourner crouch , of wild beast in lair Niph . be prostrated , humbled Hiph . prostrate , lay low , city, walls, etc. Hithpō‛ . be cast down , despairingScroll for more

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

daughterDaughter.בַּת 587 n.f . daughter daughter , female child young women , women with name of city, land, or people, poet. personif. of that city or inhabitants pl. = villages , after name of city in phrases denoting character, quality, etc. ostrich fig. of vine = branch as n. relat.Scroll for more

הַtheשִּֽׁירsongSong.שִׁיר 77 n.m . songScroll for more

yea

of that which is high

they shall be afraid

and terrors

shall be in the way

and … shall blossom

the almond tree

and … shall be a burden

the grasshopper

and … shall fail

desire

because

goeth

man

to

home

his everlasting

and … go about

the streets

the mourners

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גַּ֣םgahm

מִגָּבֹ֤הַּmee-gah-VOH-ah

יִרָ֨אוּ֙yee-RAH-oo

וְחַתְחַתִּ֣יםveh-chaht-chah-TEEM

בַּדֶּ֔רֶךְbah-DEH-rech

וְיָנֵ֤אץveh-yah-NETS

הַשָּׁקֵד֙hah-shah-KED

וְיִסְתַּבֵּ֣לveh-yees-tah-BEL

הֶֽחָגָ֔בheh-chah-GAHV

וְתָפֵ֖רveh-tah-FEHR

הָֽאֲבִיּוֹנָ֑הhah-ah-vee-yoh-NAH

כִּֽיkee

הֹלֵ֤ךְhoh-LECH

הָאָדָם֙hah-ah-DAHM

אֶלel

בֵּ֣יתbayt

עוֹלָמ֔וֹoh-lah-MOH

וְסָבְב֥וּveh-sah-veh-VOO

בָשּׁ֖וּקvah-SHOOK

הַסֹּפְדִֽיםhah-soh-feh-DEEM

Letters

גַּ֣ם

מִ + גָּבֹ֤הַּ

יִרָ֨אוּ֙

וְ + חַתְחַתִּ֣ים

בַּ + [הַ] + דֶּ֔רֶךְ

וְ + יָנֵ֤אץ

הַ + שָּׁקֵד֙

וְ + יִסְתַּבֵּ֣ל

הֶֽ + חָגָ֔ב

וְ + תָפֵ֖ר

הָֽ + אֲבִיּוֹנָ֑ה

כִּֽי

הֹלֵ֤ךְ

הָ + אָדָם֙

אֶל

בֵּ֣ית

עוֹלָמ֔ + וֹ

וְ + סָבְב֥וּ

בָ + [הַ] + שּׁ֖וּק

הַ + סֹּפְדִֽים

The Pieces

גַּ֣םHebrew conjunction

מִHebrew prefixגָּבֹ֤הַּHebrew adjective

יִרָ֨אוּ֙Hebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionחַתְחַתִּ֣יםHebrew noun, masculine

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixדֶּ֔רֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionיָנֵ֤אץHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixשָּׁקֵד֙Hebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionיִסְתַּבֵּ֣לHebrew verb

הֶֽHebrew prefixחָגָ֔בHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionתָפֵ֖רHebrew verb

הָֽHebrew prefixאֲבִיּוֹנָ֑הHebrew noun, feminine

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

הֹלֵ֤ךְHebrew verb

הָHebrew prefixאָדָם֙Hebrew noun, masculine

אֶלHebrew preposition

בֵּ֣יתHebrew noun, masculine

עוֹלָמ֔Hebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionסָבְב֥וּHebrew verb

בָHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixשּׁ֖וּקHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixסֹּפְדִֽיםHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

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

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

to fearFear.יָרֵא vb . fear Qal fear , be afraid stand in awe of fear , reverence , honour Niph . be fearful , dreadful cause astonishment and awe inspire reverence , godly fear , and awe Piel . make afraid , terrifyScroll for more

וְandחַתְחַתִּ֣יםterrorTerror.[ חַתְחַת ] n.[m.] terror , only pl. Ec 12:5Scroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theדֶּ֔רֶךְway: journeyWay, road, distance, journey, manner.דֶּ֫רֶךְ 715 n.m . way , road , distance , journey , manner way , road , path journey of direction , almost or quite = toward way , manner fig. of course of life, or action, undertakings of moral action and character of duty specif.: in good sense oftener in bad sense way of י׳Scroll for more

וְandיָנֵ֤אץto spurnContemn, spurn.נָאַץ vb . contemn , spurn Qal contemn Pi . contemn , spurn Hiph . Hithpo‛el every day is my name contemnedScroll for more

הַtheשָּׁקֵד֙almondAlmond, -tree.שָׁקֵד n.[m.] almond ( -tree )Scroll for more

וְandיִסְתַּבֵּ֣לto bearBear a heavy load.[ סָבַל ] vb . bear a heavy load Qal bear a load Pu . laden Hithp . drag oneself alongScroll for more

הֶֽtheחָגָ֔בlocustLocust, grasshopper.חָגָב n.m . locust , grasshopperScroll for more

וְandתָפֵ֖רto breakBreak, frustrate.[ פָּרַר ] vb . Hiph . break , frustrate Hoph . be frustrated be broken Pilp . he hath shattered me .Scroll for more

הָֽtheאֲבִיּוֹנָ֑הdesireCaper-berry, the poor soul.אֲבִיּוֹנָה n.f . caper-berry (as stimulating desire) Ec 12:5 (v. GFM JBL 1891, 55 ff.; so 𝔊 𝔙, Mish. אביונות , cf. NHWB; v. also 𝔖; i.e. capparis spinosa , cf. Ri HWB; so Thes, Ew De, etc.; but Wetzst in De (Germ. ed. 1875) proposes אֶבְיוֹנָה (as fem. of אביון ) the poor soul in sense = נִשְׁמָתוֹ הָאֶבְיוֹנָה cf. Symm 𝔖, where double translation).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

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

הָtheאָדָם֙manMan, 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 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

house: homeHouse.בַּ֫יִת 2034 n.m . house house place receptacle of house as containing a family household , family (592 t.) house, including household affairs lit. housewards , hence metaph. inwards מִבַּיִת adv . on the inside prep . withinScroll for more

עוֹלָמ֔forever: enduringLong duration, antiquity, futurity.עוֹלָם 439 n.m . long duration , antiquity , futurityוֹhisScroll for more

וְandסָבְב֥וּto 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

בָin/on/with[הַ]theשּׁ֖וּקstreetStreet.שׁוּק n.m . streetScroll for more

הַtheסֹּפְדִֽיםto mournWail, lament.[ סָפַד ] vb . wail , lament Qal wail , lament Niph . they shall not be bewailedScroll for more

before

is loosed

cord

the silver

or … is broken

bowl

the golden

or … is broken

the pitcher

at

the fountain

or … broken

the wheel

at

the cistern

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עַ֣דahd

אֲשֶׁ֤רah-SHEHR

לֹֽאloh

יֵרָתֵק֙yeh-rah-TEK

חֶ֣בֶלCHEH-vel

הַכֶּ֔סֶףhah-KEH-sef

וְתָרֻ֖ץveh-tah-ROOTS

גֻּלַּ֣תgoo-LAHT

הַזָּהָ֑בhah-zah-HAHV

וְתִשָּׁ֤בֶרveh-tee-SHAH-vehr

כַּד֙kahd

עַלahl

הַמַּבּ֔וּעַhah-mah-BOO-ah

וְנָרֹ֥ץveh-nah-ROHTS

הַגַּלְגַּ֖לhah-gahl-GAHL

אֶלel

הַבּֽוֹרhah-BOHR

Letters

עַ֣ד

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

לֹֽא

יֵרָתֵק֙

חֶ֣בֶל

הַ + כֶּ֔סֶף

וְ + תָרֻ֖ץ

גֻּלַּ֣ת

הַ + זָּהָ֑ב

וְ + תִשָּׁ֤בֶר

כַּד֙

עַל

הַ + מַּבּ֔וּעַ

וְ + נָרֹ֥ץ

הַ + גַּלְגַּ֖ל

אֶל

הַ + בּֽוֹר

The Pieces

עַ֣דHebrew preposition

אֲשֶׁ֤רHebrew relative pronoun

לֹֽאHebrew negative

יֵרָתֵק֙Hebrew verb

חֶ֣בֶלHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixכֶּ֔סֶףHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionתָרֻ֖ץHebrew verb

גֻּלַּ֣תHebrew noun, feminine

הַHebrew prefixזָּהָ֑בHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionתִשָּׁ֤בֶרHebrew verb

כַּד֙Hebrew noun, feminine

עַלHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixמַּבּ֔וּעַHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionנָרֹ֥ץHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixגַּלְגַּ֖לHebrew noun, masculine

אֶלHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixבּֽוֹרHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

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

which

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

to bindBind.[ רָתַק ] vb . bind Pu . her great ones were bound with fetters . Niph . from context = be snapped , brokenScroll for more

destructionDestruction.חֶ֫בֶל n.m . destruction — Mi 2:10Scroll for more

הַtheכֶּ֔סֶףsilver: moneySilver, money.כֶּ֫סֶף 402 n.m . silver , money = silver ore, raw silver silver as bright, shining silver, as wealth silver as spoil of war silver as merchandise silver as costly gift silver as material silver as measure of weight and value among vbs. and phr.Scroll for more

וְandתָרֻ֖ץto crushCrush.[ רָצַץ ] vb . crush Qal crush Niph . be crushed , broken Pi . crush in pieces Pō‛ēl acc. pers. Hiph . she crushed his skull Hithpō‛ . recipr., the children crushed (thrust, struck) one another within her .Scroll for more

bowlBasin, bowl.גֻּלָּה n.f . basin , bowl basin ( pool , well ?) bowlScroll for more

הַtheזָּהָ֑בgoldGold.זָהָב 385 n.m . gold = gold-ore, gold in raw state gold as wealth gold as spoil of war gold as merchandise gold as costly gift gold as material gold described by its source gold defined by var. adj. and pts. as measure of weight and value = golden oil , from colour often named with the chief vbs. usedScroll for more

וְandתִשָּׁ֤בֶרto breakBreak, break in pieces.שָׁבַר 148 vb . break , break in pieces Qal 53 break , lit. Niph . 57 be broken Pi . 26 shatter , break Hiph . cause to break out , i.e. bring to the birth Hoph . be broken , shattered (in heart)Scroll for more

jarJar.כַּד n.f . jarScroll 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

הַtheמַּבּ֔וּעַspringSpring.מַבּוּעַ n.[m.] spring of waterScroll for more

וְandנָרֹ֥ץto crushCrush.[ רָצַץ ] vb . crush Qal crush Niph . be crushed , broken Pi . crush in pieces Pō‛ēl acc. pers. Hiph . she crushed his skull Hithpō‛ . recipr., the children crushed (thrust, struck) one another within her .Scroll for more

הַtheגַּלְגַּ֖לwheelWheel, whirl, whirlwind.גַּלְגַּל n.m . wheel , whirl , whirlwindScroll 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

הַtheבּֽוֹרpitPit, cistern, well.בּוֹר n.m . pit , cistern , well cistern , containing water, made by digging later appar. well pit dungeon (poet. & late; never c. art.) pit of the graveScroll for more

and … returneth

the dust

to

the earth

as it was

and the spirit

returneth

unto

God

who

gave it

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וְיָשֹׁ֧בveh-yah-SHOHV

הֶעָפָ֛רheh-ah-FAHR

עַלahl

הָאָ֖רֶץhah-AH-rets

כְּשֶׁהָיָ֑הkeh-sheh-hah-YAH

וְהָר֣וּחַveh-hah-ROO-ahch

תָּשׁ֔וּבtah-SHOOV

אֶלel

הָאֱלֹהִ֖יםhah-eh-loh-HEEM

אֲשֶׁ֥רah-SHEHR

נְתָנָֽהּneh-tah-NAH

Letters

וְ + יָשֹׁ֧ב

הֶ + עָפָ֛ר

עַל

הָ + אָ֖רֶץ

כְּ + שֶׁ + הָיָ֑ה

וְ + הָ + ר֣וּחַ

תָּשׁ֔וּב

אֶל

הָ + אֱלֹהִ֖ים

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

נְתָנָֽ + הּ

The Pieces

וְHebrew conjunctionיָשֹׁ֧בHebrew verb

הֶHebrew prefixעָפָ֛רHebrew noun, masculine

עַלHebrew preposition

הָHebrew prefixאָ֖רֶץHebrew noun, feminine

כְּHebrew prefixשֶׁHebrew prefixהָיָ֑הHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionהָHebrew prefixר֣וּחַHebrew noun, feminine

תָּשׁ֔וּבHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

הָHebrew prefixאֱלֹהִ֖יםHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁ֥רHebrew relative pronoun

נְתָנָֽHebrew verbהּobject suffix, 3rd person feminine singular

What It Can Mean

וְandיָשֹׁ֧בto return: returnTurn back, return.שׁוּב 1056 vb . turn back , return Qal 683;— turn back , return : turn back return , come or go back esp. return unto of dying of revival from death fig. of human relations: return to leader, king = change so as to appoach (in purpose, desire) turn , i.e. resort to return to a physical condition abs. = change course of action fig., specif. of spiritual relations: turn back from God = apostatize of י׳ , turn away turn back to God (= seek penitently) abs. repent turn back from evil of י׳ of י׳ , return (to shew favour) of inanimate things (sts. personified, or treated as things of life): denoting repetition, etc. trans. Pō‛l . bring back fig. restore , refresh restore , repair lead away (enticingly) shew turning = apostatize Hiph . 353 cause to return , bring back bring back into bondage put back = draw back = give back , restore = relinguish = give in payment , requital bring one back (from dead) bring back heart = refresh bring back words of people bring back (in retribution) upon pay as recompense turn back , backward = repel, defeat turn away face late, turn toward , acc. face turn against bring back to mind , take into consideration = shew a turning away from your idols (i.e. turn away) reverse , revoke = repel, defeat Hoph . my money has been returnedScroll for more

הֶtheעָפָ֛רdustDry earth, dust.עָפָר n.m . dry earth , dustScroll 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

הָtheאָ֖רֶץland: soilEarth, land.אֶ֫רֶץ n. f . & (seld.) m . earth , land earth , whole earth (opp. to a part) earth , opp. to heaven, sky earth = inhabitants of earth land = country, territory district, region trial territory piece of ground specif. land of Canaan, or Israel = inhabitants of land used even of Shᵉʼôl ground , surface of ground soil , as productive אֶרֶץ in phrases people of the land in measurements of distance the country of the plain , level or plain country land of the living end(s) of the earth pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands , countries , often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations , etc.Scroll for more

כְּlike/asשֶׁwhich/thatהָיָ֑הto 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

וְandהָtheר֣וּחַspiritBreath, 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

to return: returnTurn back, return.שׁוּב 1056 vb . turn back , return Qal 683;— turn back , return : turn back return , come or go back esp. return unto of dying of revival from death fig. of human relations: return to leader, king = change so as to appoach (in purpose, desire) turn , i.e. resort to return to a physical condition abs. = change course of action fig., specif. of spiritual relations: turn back from God = apostatize of י׳ , turn away turn back to God (= seek penitently) abs. repent turn back from evil of י׳ of י׳ , return (to shew favour) of inanimate things (sts. personified, or treated as things of life): denoting repetition, etc. trans. Pō‛l . bring back fig. restore , refresh restore , repair lead away (enticingly) shew turning = apostatize Hiph . 353 cause to return , bring back bring back into bondage put back = draw back = give back , restore = relinguish = give in payment , requital bring one back (from dead) bring back heart = refresh bring back words of people bring back (in retribution) upon pay as recompense turn back , backward = repel, defeat turn away face late, turn toward , acc. face turn against bring back to mind , take into consideration = shew a turning away from your idols (i.e. turn away) reverse , revoke = repel, defeat Hoph . my money has been returnedScroll for more

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

הָtheאֱלֹהִ֖יםElohimאֱלֹהִים 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

which

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

Vanity

of vanities

saith

the Preacher

all

is vanity

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הֲבֵ֧לhah-VEL

הֲבָלִ֛יםhah-vah-LEEM

אָמַ֥רah-MAHR

הַקּוֹהֶ֖לֶתhah-koh-HEH-let

הַכֹּ֥לhah-KOHL

הָֽבֶלHAH-vel

Letters

הֲבֵ֧ל

הֲבָלִ֛ים

אָמַ֥ר

הַ + קּוֹהֶ֖לֶת

הַ + כֹּ֥ל

הָֽבֶל

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הֲבֵ֧לHebrew noun, masculine

הֲבָלִ֛יםHebrew noun, masculine

אָמַ֥רHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixקּוֹהֶ֖לֶתHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixכֹּ֥לHebrew noun, masculine

הָֽבֶלHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

vanityVapour, breath.הֶ֫בֶל 73 n.m . vapour , breathScroll for more

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

הַtheקּוֹהֶ֖לֶתpreacherCollector, preacher.קֹהֶ֫לֶת , ( קוֹהֶ֫לֶת ) n.m . collector (of sentences), or (AV RV) preacherScroll for more

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

vanityVapour, breath.הֶ֫בֶל 73 n.m . vapour , breathScroll for more

And further

because … was

the Preacher

wise

still

he … taught

knowledge

The ASV does not translate this word.

the people

yea he pondered

and sought out

set in order

proverbs

many

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וְיֹתֵ֕רveh-yoh-TEHR

שֶׁהָיָ֥הsheh-HAH-yah

קֹהֶ֖לֶתkoh-HEH-let

חָכָ֑םchah-CHAHM

ע֗וֹדohd

לִמַּדlee-mahd

דַּ֨עַת֙DAH-aht

אֶתet

הָעָ֔םhah-AHM

וְאִזֵּ֣ןveh-ee-ZEN

וְחִקֵּ֔רveh-chee-KEHR

תִּקֵּ֖ןtee-KEN

מְשָׁלִ֥יםmeh-shah-LEEM

הַרְבֵּֽהhahr-BEH

Letters

וְ + יֹתֵ֕ר

שֶׁ + הָיָ֥ה

קֹהֶ֖לֶת

חָכָ֑ם

ע֗וֹד

לִמַּד

דַּ֨עַת֙

אֶת

הָ + עָ֔ם

וְ + אִזֵּ֣ן

וְ + חִקֵּ֔ר

תִּקֵּ֖ן

מְשָׁלִ֥ים

הַרְבֵּֽה

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וְHebrew conjunctionיֹתֵ֕רHebrew noun, masculine

שֶׁHebrew prefixהָיָ֥הHebrew verb

קֹהֶ֖לֶתHebrew noun, masculine

חָכָ֑םHebrew adjective

ע֗וֹדHebrew adjective

לִמַּדHebrew verb

דַּ֨עַת֙Hebrew noun

אֶתHebrew particle

הָHebrew prefixעָ֔םHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionאִזֵּ֣ןHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionחִקֵּ֔רHebrew verb

תִּקֵּ֖ןHebrew verb

מְשָׁלִ֥יםHebrew noun, masculine

הַרְבֵּֽהHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

וְandיֹתֵ֕רadvantageSuperiority, advantage, excess.יוֹתֵר , יֹתֵר n.m . superiority , advantage , excessScroll for more

שֶׁwhich/thatהָיָ֥הto 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

preacherCollector, preacher.קֹהֶ֫לֶת , ( קוֹהֶ֫לֶת ) n.m . collector (of sentences), or (AV RV) preacherScroll for more

wiseWise.חָכָם adj . wise skilful in technical work wise in the administration of affairs shrewd , crafty , cunning pl. class of learned and shrewd men, incl. astrologers, magicians and the like prudent wise , ethically and religiouslyScroll 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 learn: teachExercise in, learn.לָמַד vb . exercise in , learn Qal learn something Piel teach Pual trained ; taughtScroll for more

knowledgeKnowledge.דַּ֫עַת n.f . knowledge knowledge , perception = skill (in workmanship) of proph. knowledge esp. knowledge with moral quality knowledge possessed by God esp. in Wisd Lt = discernment , understanding , wisdomScroll 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

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

וְandאִזֵּ֣ןto ponderWeigh, test, prove.[ אָזַן ] vb . only Pi . Pf . weigh , test , proveScroll for more

וְandחִקֵּ֔רto searchSearch.[ חָקַר ] vb . search Qal search ( for ) search through , explore search a man, find out his sentiments of י׳ searching man of examining thoroughly Niph . be searched out , found out , ascertained Pi . he sought out many proverbsScroll for more

be straightBecome straight.[ תָּקַן ] vb . become straight ; Qal Ec 1:15 Pi . put straight , arrange in order (proverbs).Scroll for more

proverbProverb, parable, parallelism.מָשָׁל n.m . proverb , parable (of sentences constructed in parallelism , usu. of Hebrew Wisdom, but occas. of other types)Scroll for more

to multiplyBe, become, much, many, great.[ רָבָה ] 225 vb . be , or become , much , many , great Qal 59 become many , numerous be great grow great (Aramaism) Pi . 4 make large , increase Hiph . 162 make much or many make great , obj. pers.Scroll for more

sought

The Preacher

to find out

words

acceptable

and that which was written

uprightly

words

of truth

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בִּקֵּ֣שׁbee-KESH

קֹהֶ֔לֶתkoh-HEH-let

לִמְצֹ֖אlee-meh-TSOH

דִּבְרֵיdeev-RAY

חֵ֑פֶץCHEH-fets

וְכָת֥וּבveh-chah-TOOV

יֹ֖שֶׁרYOH-shehr

דִּבְרֵ֥יdeev-RAY

אֱמֶֽתeh-MET

Letters

בִּקֵּ֣שׁ

קֹהֶ֔לֶת

לִ + מְצֹ֖א

דִּבְרֵי

חֵ֑פֶץ

וְ + כָת֥וּב

יֹ֖שֶׁר

דִּבְרֵ֥י

אֱמֶֽת

The Pieces

בִּקֵּ֣שׁHebrew verb

קֹהֶ֔לֶתHebrew noun, masculine

לִHebrew prefixמְצֹ֖אHebrew verb

דִּבְרֵיHebrew noun, masculine

חֵ֑פֶץHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionכָת֥וּבHebrew verb

יֹ֖שֶׁרHebrew noun, masculine

דִּבְרֵ֥יHebrew noun, masculine

אֱמֶֽתHebrew noun, feminine

What It Can Mean

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

preacherCollector, preacher.קֹהֶ֫לֶת , ( קוֹהֶ֫לֶת ) n.m . collector (of sentences), or (AV RV) preacherScroll for more

לִto/forמְצֹ֖אto 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

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

pleasureDelight, pleasure.חֵ֫פֶץ n.m . delight , pleasure delight desire , longing the good pleasure , will , purpose , of YHWH that in which one takes delight, his business (late), or matterScroll for more

וְandכָת֥וּבto writeWrite.כָּתַב 223 vb . write Qal write = write down , describe in writing = register , enroll = decree Niph . be written = be written down , recorded Pi . frequent.Scroll for more

uprightnessStraightness, uprightness.יֹ֫שֶׁר n.m . straightness , uprightness straightness , evenness , of paths rightness , uprightness what is due , rightScroll 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

truth: faithfulFirmness, faithfulness.אֱמֶת n.f . firmness , faithfulness reliability , sureness stability , continuance faithfulness , reliableness truth adv . in truth , trulyScroll for more

The words

of the wise

are as goads

and as nails … are

well fastened

the masters

of assemblies

are given

from … shepherd

one

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דִּבְרֵ֤יdeev-RAY

חֲכָמִים֙chah-chah-MEEM

כַּדָּ֣רְבֹנ֔וֹתkah-dah-reh-voh-NOHT

וּֽכְמַשְׂמְר֥וֹתooch-mahs-meh-ROHT

נְטוּעִ֖יםneh-too-EEM

בַּעֲלֵ֣יbah-ah-LAY

אֲסֻפּ֑וֹתah-soo-POHT

נִתְּנ֖וּnee-teh-NOO

מֵרֹעֶ֥הmeh-roh-EH

אֶחָֽדeh-CHAHD

Letters

דִּבְרֵ֤י

חֲכָמִים֙

כַּ + [הַ] + דָּ֣רְבֹנ֔וֹת

וּֽ + כְ + מַשְׂמְר֥וֹת

נְטוּעִ֖ים

בַּעֲלֵ֣י

אֲסֻפּ֑וֹת

נִתְּנ֖וּ

מֵ + רֹעֶ֥ה

אֶחָֽד

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דִּבְרֵ֤יHebrew noun, masculine

חֲכָמִים֙Hebrew adjective

כַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixדָּ֣רְבֹנ֔וֹתHebrew noun

וּֽHebrew conjunctionכְHebrew prefixמַשְׂמְר֥וֹתHebrew noun, feminine

נְטוּעִ֖יםHebrew verb

בַּעֲלֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

אֲסֻפּ֑וֹתHebrew noun, feminine

נִתְּנ֖וּHebrew verb

מֵHebrew prefixרֹעֶ֥הHebrew verb

אֶחָֽדHebrew adjective

What It Can Mean

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

wiseWise.חָכָם adj . wise skilful in technical work wise in the administration of affairs shrewd , crafty , cunning pl. class of learned and shrewd men, incl. astrologers, magicians and the like prudent wise , ethically and religiouslyScroll for more

כַּlike/as[הַ]theדָּ֣רְבֹנ֔וֹתgoadGoad.[ דָּֽרְבֹנָה ] n.[f.] goad , only abs. pl. Ec 12:11Scroll for more

וּֽandכְlike/asמַשְׂמְר֥וֹתnailNail.[ מַסְמֵר ] n.m . nailScroll for more

to plantPlant.נָטַע vb . plant Qal plant plant , fig. = establish Niph . be planted , fig., = be established.Scroll for more

masterOwner, lord.בַּעַל 166 n.m . owner , lord owner husband citizens , inhabitants rulers , lords n. of relation Esp. lord , specif. as divine name, Baal .Scroll for more

collectionCollection.[ אֲסֻפָּה ] n.f . collectionScroll for more

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

מֵfromרֹעֶ֥הto shepherdPasture, tend, graze.רָעָה 167 vb . pasture , tend , graze Qal trans. intrans. Niph . poss. Hiph . v.Scroll 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

And furthermore

The ASV does not translate this word.

my son

be admonished

of making

books

many

there is no

end

and … study

much

is a weariness

of the flesh

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וְיֹתֵ֥רveh-yoh-TEHR

מֵהֵ֖מָּהmeh-HEH-mah

בְּנִ֣יbeh-NEE

הִזָּהֵ֑רhee-zah-HEHR

עֲשׂ֨וֹתah-SOHT

סְפָרִ֤יםseh-fah-REEM

הַרְבֵּה֙hahr-BEH

אֵ֣יןayn

קֵ֔ץkets

וְלַ֥הַגveh-LAH-hahg

הַרְבֵּ֖הhahr-BEH

יְגִעַ֥תyeh-gee-AHT

בָּשָֽׂרbah-SAHR

Letters

וְ + יֹתֵ֥ר

מֵ + הֵ֖מָּה

בְּנִ֣ + י

הִזָּהֵ֑ר

עֲשׂ֨וֹת

סְפָרִ֤ים

הַרְבֵּה֙

אֵ֣ין

קֵ֔ץ

וְ + לַ֥הַג

הַרְבֵּ֖ה

יְגִעַ֥ת

בָּשָֽׂר

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וְHebrew conjunctionיֹתֵ֥רHebrew noun, masculine

מֵHebrew prefixהֵ֖מָּהHebrew demonstrative pronoun

בְּנִ֣Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

הִזָּהֵ֑רHebrew verb

עֲשׂ֨וֹתHebrew verb

סְפָרִ֤יםHebrew noun, masculine

הַרְבֵּה֙Hebrew verb

אֵ֣יןHebrew negative

קֵ֔ץHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionלַ֥הַגHebrew noun, masculine

הַרְבֵּ֖הHebrew verb

יְגִעַ֥תHebrew noun, feminine

בָּשָֽׂרHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וְandיֹתֵ֥רadvantageSuperiority, advantage, excess.יוֹתֵר , יֹתֵר n.m . superiority , advantage , excessScroll for more

מֵfromהֵ֖מָּהthey masculineThey.הֵ֫מָּה and הֵם (without appreciable distinction in usage, except prob. in so far as the longer or shorter form was better adapted to the rhythm of particular sentences) pron . 3 pl. masc . theyScroll for more

בְּנִ֣son: 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 ageיmyScroll for more

to warnInstruct, teach, warn.[ זָהַר ] vb . only Hiph ., Niph . Hiph . instruct , teach , warn Niph . be instructed , admonished , warnedScroll for more

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

scroll: documentMissive, document, writing, book.סֵ֫פֶר 185 n.m . missive , document , writing , book missive legal document book or scroll , in which something is written to preserve it for future useScroll for more

to multiplyBe, become, much, many, great.[ רָבָה ] 225 vb . be , or become , much , many , great Qal 59 become many , numerous be great grow great (Aramaism) Pi . 4 make large , increase Hiph . 162 make much or many make great , obj. pers.Scroll for more

nothingNothing, nought.אַ֫יִן , אָ֑֫יִן cstr. אֵין subst . prop. nothing , nought to nothing , as nothing cstr. אֵין , very freq. as particle of negation , is not , are not , was not , were not אֵין לְ׳ , with subst., or pron., there is (was) not to … = … have , has , had , etc. not in circumst. clauses with inf. and ל׳ , it is not to … with prefixesScroll for more

endEnd.קֵץ 68 n.m . end end , usu. of time, esp. in phr. מִקֵּץ at the end of a definite time end , in spaceScroll for more

וְandלַ֥הַגstudyStudy, devotion.לַ֫הַג n.m . (late) study , i.e. devotion to books; Ec 12:12Scroll for more

to multiplyBe, become, much, many, great.[ רָבָה ] 225 vb . be , or become , much , many , great Qal 59 become many , numerous be great grow great (Aramaism) Pi . 4 make large , increase Hiph . 162 make much or many make great , obj. pers.Scroll for more

wearinessWearying.[ יְגִעָה ] n.f . wearying (late format) Ec 12:12Scroll for more

fleshFlesh.בָּשָׂר 266 n.m . flesh of the body flesh for the body itself male organ of generation (euphemism) flesh for kindred , blood-relations man over against God as frail or erringScroll for more

is the end

of the matter

all

hath been heard

The ASV does not translate this word.

God

Fear

and

his commandments

keep

for

this

is … whole

the … of man

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ס֥וֹףsohf

דָּבָ֖רdah-VAHR

הַכֹּ֣לhah-KOHL

נִשְׁמָ֑עneesh-MAH

אֶתet

הָאֱלֹהִ֤יםhah-eh-loh-HEEM

יְרָא֙yeh-RAH

וְאֶתveh-ET

מִצְוֺתָ֣יוmee-tsoh-TAHV

שְׁמ֔וֹרsheh-MOHR

כִּיkee

זֶ֖הzeh

כָּלkohl

הָאָדָֽםhah-ah-DAHM

Letters

ס֥וֹף

דָּבָ֖ר

הַ + כֹּ֣ל

נִשְׁמָ֑ע

אֶת

הָ + אֱלֹהִ֤ים

יְרָא֙

וְ + אֶת

מִצְוֺתָ֣י + ו

שְׁמ֔וֹר

כִּי

זֶ֖ה

כָּל

הָ + אָדָֽם

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ס֥וֹףHebrew noun, masculine

דָּבָ֖רHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixכֹּ֣לHebrew noun, masculine

נִשְׁמָ֑עHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

הָHebrew prefixאֱלֹהִ֤יםHebrew noun, masculine

יְרָא֙Hebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶתHebrew particle

מִצְוֺתָ֣יHebrew noun, feminineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

שְׁמ֔וֹרHebrew verb

כִּיHebrew conjunction

זֶ֖הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixאָדָֽםHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

endEnd.סוֹף n.m . endScroll 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

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

to 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

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

הָtheאֱלֹהִ֤יםElohimאֱלֹהִים 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 fearFear.יָרֵא vb . fear Qal fear , be afraid stand in awe of fear , reverence , honour Niph . be fearful , dreadful cause astonishment and awe inspire reverence , godly fear , and awe Piel . make afraid , terrifyScroll for more

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

מִצְוֺתָ֣יcommandmentCommandment.מִצְוָה 181 n.f . commandmentוhisScroll for more

to keep: obeyKeep, watch, preserve.שָׁמַר 465 vb . keep , watch , preserve Qal 425 keep , have charge of keep , guard , captives hence, watch for , wait for watch , observe keep , retain , of storing up (food) keep within bounds, restrain observe , celebrate keep sabbath of other obligations observe = follow dictates of (prudence, justice, kindness, wisdom) sts. י׳ subj. keep , reserve , weeks of harvest Niph . 36 be on one's guard keep oneself , refrain , abstain be kept , guarded Pi . those paying regard to false vanities Hithp . I kept myself fromScroll 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

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

הָtheאָדָֽםmanMan, 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

For

The ASV does not translate this word.

every

work

God

will bring

into judgment

with

every

hidden thing

whether

it be good

or whether

it be evil

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כִּ֤יkee

אֶתet

כָּלkohl

מַֽעֲשֶׂ֔הmah-ah-SEH

הָאֱלֹהִ֛יםhah-eh-loh-HEEM

יָבִ֥אyah-VEE

בְמִשְׁפָּ֖טveh-meesh-PAHT

עַ֣לahl

כָּלkohl

נֶעְלָ֑םneh-LAHM

אִםeem

ט֖וֹבtohv

וְאִםveh-EEM

רָֽעrah

Letters

כִּ֤י

אֶת

כָּל

מַֽעֲשֶׂ֔ה

הָ + אֱלֹהִ֛ים

יָבִ֥א

בְ + מִשְׁפָּ֖ט

עַ֣ל

כָּל

נֶעְלָ֑ם

אִם

ט֖וֹב

וְ + אִם

רָֽע

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כִּ֤יHebrew conjunction

אֶתHebrew particle

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

מַֽעֲשֶׂ֔הHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixאֱלֹהִ֛יםHebrew noun, masculine

יָבִ֥אHebrew verb

בְHebrew prefixמִשְׁפָּ֖טHebrew noun, masculine

עַ֣לHebrew preposition

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

נֶעְלָ֑םHebrew verb

אִםHebrew conditional

ט֖וֹבHebrew adjective

וְHebrew conjunctionאִםHebrew conditional

רָֽעHebrew adjective

What It Can Mean

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

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

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

deedDeed, work.מַעֲשֶׂה 233 n.m . deed , workScroll for more

הָtheאֱלֹהִ֛יםElohimאֱלֹהִים 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 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

בְin/on/withמִשְׁפָּ֖טjustice: judgementJudgment.מִשְׁפָּט 422 n.m . judgment judgment justice , right , rectitude ordinance decision one's (legal) right , privilege , due proper , fitting , measure custom , manner what manner of planScroll 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

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

to concealConceal.[ עָלַם ] vb . conceal Qal as subst. our secret , i.e. hidden sin Niph . be concealed Hiph . conceal , hide Hithp . and thou hide thyself completely from them (utterly neglect to aid)Scroll for more

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

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

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

bad: evilBad, 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