Genesis 18 — Open Scroll

And … appeared

unto him

Jehovah

by the oaks

of Mamre

as he

sat

in … door

the tent

in the heat

of the day

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וַיֵּרָ֤אvah-yeh-RAH

אֵלָיו֙eh-LAHV

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

בְּאֵלֹנֵ֖יbeh-eh-loh-NAY

מַמְרֵ֑אmah-meh-REH

וְה֛וּאveh-HOO

יֹשֵׁ֥בyoh-SHEV

פֶּֽתַחPEH-tahch

הָאֹ֖הֶלhah-OH-hel

כְּחֹ֥םkeh-CHOHM

הַיּֽוֹםhah-YOHM

Letters

וַ + יֵּרָ֤א

אֵלָי + ו֙

יהוה

בְּ + אֵלֹנֵ֖י

מַמְרֵ֑א

וְ + ה֛וּא

יֹשֵׁ֥ב

פֶּֽתַח

הָ + אֹ֖הֶל

כְּ + חֹ֥ם

הַ + יּֽוֹם

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּרָ֤אHebrew verb

אֵלָיHebrew prepositionו֙object suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

יהוהname of a title or other name

בְּHebrew prefixאֵלֹנֵ֖יHebrew noun, masculine

מַמְרֵ֑אname of a place

וְHebrew conjunctionה֛וּאHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

יֹשֵׁ֥בHebrew verb

פֶּֽתַחHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixאֹ֖הֶלHebrew noun, masculine

כְּHebrew prefixחֹ֥םHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixיּֽוֹםHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיֵּרָ֤אto 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

אֵלָיto 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 toו֙himScroll 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

בְּin/on/withאֵלֹנֵ֖יterebinthTerebinth.אֵלוֹן n.[f.] terebinthScroll for more

MamreMamre.מַמְרֵא n.pr.m . et loc . Mamre , only in Gn:Scroll for more

וְandה֛וּאhe/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

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

entranceOpening, doorway, entrance.פֶּ֫תַח 164 n.m . opening , doorway , entranceScroll for more

הָtheאֹ֖הֶלtentTent.אֹ֫הֶל 343 n.m . tent tent of nomad dwelling , habitation the sacred tent used in worship of GodScroll for more

כְּlike/asחֹ֥םheatHeat.חֹם n.m . heatScroll for more

הַtheיּֽוֹםdayDay.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

and he lifted up

his eyes

and looked

and lo

three

men

stood

over against him

and … he saw

he ran

to meet them

from … door

the tent

and bowed himself

to the earth

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וַיִּשָּׂ֤אvah-yee-SAH

עֵינָיו֙ay-NAHV

וַיַּ֔רְאvah-YAH-reh

וְהִנֵּה֙veh-hee-NEH

שְׁלֹשָׁ֣הsheh-loh-SHAH

אֲנָשִׁ֔יםah-nah-SHEEM

נִצָּבִ֖יםnee-tsah-VEEM

עָלָ֑יוah-LAHV

וַיַּ֗רְאvah-YAH-reh

וַיָּ֤רָץvah-YAH-rahts

לִקְרָאתָם֙lee-keh-rah-TAHM

מִפֶּ֣תַחmee-PEH-tahch

הָאֹ֔הֶלhah-OH-hel

וַיִּשְׁתַּ֖חוּvah-yeesh-TAH-choo

אָֽרְצָהAH-reh-tsah

Letters

וַ + יִּשָּׂ֤א

עֵינָי + ו֙

וַ + יַּ֔רְא

וְ + הִנֵּה֙

שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה

אֲנָשִׁ֔ים

נִצָּבִ֖ים

עָלָ֑י + ו

וַ + יַּ֗רְא

וַ + יָּ֤רָץ

לִ + קְרָאתָ + ם֙

מִ + פֶּ֣תַח

הָ + אֹ֔הֶל

וַ + יִּשְׁתַּ֖חוּ

אָֽרְצָ + ה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשָּׂ֤אHebrew verb

עֵינָיHebrew noun, feminineו֙possessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֔רְאHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionהִנֵּה֙Hebrew interjection

שְׁלֹשָׁ֣הHebrew noun

אֲנָשִׁ֔יםHebrew noun, masculine

נִצָּבִ֖יםHebrew verb

עָלָ֑יHebrew prepositionוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֗רְאHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֤רָץHebrew verb

לִHebrew prefixקְרָאתָHebrew verbם֙object suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

מִHebrew prefixפֶּ֣תַחHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixאֹ֔הֶלHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשְׁתַּ֖חוּHebrew verb

אָֽרְצָHebrew noun, feminineהHebrew suffix

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּשָּׂ֤אto 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

עֵינָיeyeEye.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 foreheadו֙hisScroll for more

וַandיַּ֔רְאto 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

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

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

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

to standTake one's stand, stand.[ נָצַב ] vb . Niph . take one's stand , stand Niph . station oneself , take one's stand , for definite purpose stand = be stationed (by appointment, or in fulfillment of duty) take an upright position , stand be stationed = appointed over Pt. as subst. deputy = prefect (as appointed , deputed ) stand firm Hiph . station , set set up , erect pillar cause to stand erect , waters fix , establish boundary Hoph . fixed , determinedScroll for more

עָלָ֑יuponHeight.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

וַandיַּ֗רְאto 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

וַandיָּ֤רָץto run: runRun.רוּץ vb . run Qal run pl. the runners (prop. out-runners ) runner = (royal messenger, post, late) Pō‛lēl they run swiftly , dart Hiph . cause to runScroll for more

לִto/forקְרָאתָto 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 themם֙themScroll for more

מִfromפֶּ֣תַחentranceOpening, doorway, entrance.פֶּ֫תַח 164 n.m . opening , doorway , entranceScroll for more

הָtheאֹ֔הֶלtentTent.אֹ֫הֶל 343 n.m . tent tent of nomad dwelling , habitation the sacred tent used in worship of GodScroll for more

וַandיִּשְׁתַּ֖חוּto bowBow down.[ שָׁחָה ] 172 vb . bow down Qal bow down Hiph . fig., anxiety depresses it Hithpa‛lēl bow down , prostrate oneself , before a monarch or superior, in homage, etc. before God, in worship before other godsScroll for more

אָֽרְצָland: 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.הtowardScroll for more

and said

My lord

if

now

I have found

favor

in thy sight

not

I pray thee

pass … away

from

thy servant

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וַיֹּאמַ֑רvah-yoh-MAHR

אֲדֹנָ֗יah-doh-NAI

אִםeem

נָ֨אnah

מָצָ֤אתִיmah-TSAH-tee

חֵן֙chen

בְּעֵינֶ֔יךָbeh-ay-NAY-chah

אַלahl

נָ֥אnah

תַעֲבֹ֖רtah-ah-VOHR

מֵעַ֥לmeh-AHL

עַבְדֶּֽךָahv-DEH-chah

Letters

וַ + יֹּאמַ֑ר

אֲדֹנָ֗ + י

אִם

נָ֨א

מָצָ֤אתִי

חֵן֙

בְּ + עֵינֶ֔י + ךָ

אַל

נָ֥א

תַעֲבֹ֖ר

מֵ + עַ֥ל

עַבְדֶּֽ + ךָ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּאמַ֑רHebrew verb

אֲדֹנָ֗Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

אִםHebrew conditional

נָ֨אHebrew interjection

מָצָ֤אתִיHebrew verb

חֵן֙Hebrew noun, masculine

בְּHebrew prefixעֵינֶ֔יHebrew noun, feminineךָpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

אַלHebrew negative

נָ֥אHebrew interjection

תַעֲבֹ֖רHebrew verb

מֵHebrew prefixעַ֥לHebrew preposition

עַבְדֶּֽHebrew noun, masculineךָpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּאמַ֑רto 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

אֲדֹנָ֗LordLord.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.)יmyScroll for more

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

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

not

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

to 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

מֵfromעַ֥לuponHeight.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

עַבְדֶּֽservant/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

let … be fetched

now

a little

water

and wash

your feet

and rest yourselves

under

the tree

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יֻקַּֽחyoo-kahch

נָ֣אnah

מְעַטmeh-AHT

מַ֔יִםMAH-yeem

וְרַחֲצ֖וּveh-rah-chah-TSOO

רַגְלֵיכֶ֑םrahg-lay-CHEM

וְהִֽשָּׁעֲנ֖וּveh-hee-shah-ah-NOO

תַּ֥חַתTAH-chaht

הָעֵֽץhah-ETS

Letters

יֻקַּֽח

נָ֣א

מְעַט

מַ֔יִם

וְ + רַחֲצ֖וּ

רַגְלֵי + כֶ֑ם

וְ + הִֽשָּׁעֲנ֖וּ

תַּ֥חַת

הָ + עֵֽץ

The Pieces

יֻקַּֽחHebrew verb

נָ֣אHebrew interjection

מְעַטHebrew noun, masculine

מַ֔יִםHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionרַחֲצ֖וּHebrew verb

רַגְלֵיHebrew noun, feminineכֶ֑םpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

וְHebrew conjunctionהִֽשָּׁעֲנ֖וּHebrew verb

תַּ֥חַתHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixעֵֽץHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

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

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

littleA little, fewness, a few.מְעַט 101 subst . a little , fewness , a fewScroll for more

waterWaters, water.[ מַי ] 580 n.m . only pl. מַ֫יִם waters , waterScroll for more

וְandרַחֲצ֖וּto wash: washWash, wash off, away, bathe.רָחַץ 72 vb . wash , wash off , away , bathe Qal 69 trans. wash (with water) intrans. wash , bathe (oneself) Pu . be washed Hithp . if I washed myself in snowScroll for more

רַגְלֵיfootFoot.רֶ֫גֶל 247 n.f . foot foot three times (feet, paces)כֶ֑םyourScroll for more

וְandהִֽשָּׁעֲנ֖וּto leanLean, support oneself.[ שָׁעַן ] vb . Niph . lean , support oneselfScroll for more

underneath: underThe under part, underneath, below, instead of.תַּחַת n.[m.] the under part , hence as adv. accus . and prep . underneath , below , instead ofScroll for more

הָtheעֵֽץtree: woodTree, trees, wood.עֵץ 329 n.m . tree , trees , wood (c. 150 t.) a standing tree coll. trees (c. 175 t.; c. 120 t. pl., to denote pieces [or articles] of wood )Scroll for more

and I will fetch

a morsel

of bread

and strengthen ye

your heart

after

ye shall pass on

forasmuch as

ye are come

to

your servant

And they said

So

do

as

thou hast said

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וְאֶקְחָ֨הveh-ek-CHAH

פַתfaht

לֶ֜חֶםLEH-chem

וְסַעֲד֤וּveh-sah-ah-DOO

לִבְּכֶם֙lee-beh-CHEM

אַחַ֣רah-CHAHR

תַּעֲבֹ֔רוּtah-ah-VOH-roo

כִּֽיkee

עַלahl

כֵּ֥ןken

עֲבַרְתֶּ֖םah-vahr-TEM

עַֽלahl

עַבְדְּכֶ֑םahv-deh-CHEM

וַיֹּ֣אמְר֔וּvah-yoh-meh-ROO

כֵּ֥ןken

תַּעֲשֶׂ֖הtah-ah-SEH

כַּאֲשֶׁ֥רkah-ah-SHEHR

דִּבַּֽרְתָּdee-BAH-reh-tah

Letters

וְ + אֶקְחָ֨ה

פַת

לֶ֜חֶם

וְ + סַעֲד֤וּ

לִבְּ + כֶם֙

אַחַ֣ר

תַּעֲבֹ֔רוּ

כִּֽי

עַל

כֵּ֥ן

עֲבַרְתֶּ֖ם

עַֽל

עַבְדְּ + כֶ֑ם

וַ + יֹּ֣אמְר֔וּ

כֵּ֥ן

תַּעֲשֶׂ֖ה

כַּ + אֲשֶׁ֥ר

דִּבַּֽרְתָּ

The Pieces

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶקְחָ֨הHebrew verb

פַתHebrew noun, feminine

לֶ֜חֶםHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionסַעֲד֤וּHebrew verb

לִבְּHebrew noun, masculineכֶם֙possessive suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

אַחַ֣רHebrew adjective

תַּעֲבֹ֔רוּHebrew verb

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

עַלHebrew preposition

כֵּ֥ןHebrew adverb

עֲבַרְתֶּ֖םHebrew verb

עַֽלHebrew preposition

עַבְדְּHebrew noun, masculineכֶ֑םpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמְר֔וּHebrew verb

כֵּ֥ןHebrew conjunction

תַּעֲשֶׂ֖הHebrew verb

כַּHebrew prefixאֲשֶׁ֥רHebrew relative pronoun

דִּבַּֽרְתָּHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

וְandאֶקְחָ֨הto 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

morselFragment, bit, morsel.פַּת n.f . fragment , bit , morsel of breadScroll for more

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

וְandסַעֲד֤וּto supportSupport, sustain, stay.סָעַד vb . support , sustain , stayScroll for more

לִבְּheartInner man, mind, will, heart.לֵב 599 n.m . ( f .) inner man , mind , will , heart seldom of things in the midst of the sea elsewhere of men the inner man in contrast with the outer the inner man , indef., soul , comprehending mind, affections and will specific reference to mind spec. ref. to inclinations , resolutions and determinations of the will spec. ref. to conscience [various] for the man himself as seat of appetites as seat of emotions and passions seat of courageכֶם֙yourScroll 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

to 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

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

asForasmuch as.כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch asScroll for more

to 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

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

עַבְדְּservant/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 Phrasesכֶ֑םyourScroll for more

וַandיֹּ֣אמְר֔וּto 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

soSo.כֵּן adv . soScroll for more

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

כַּlike/asאֲשֶׁ֥רwhich

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

And … hastened

Abraham

into the tent

unto

Sarah

and said

Make ready quickly

three

measures

of … meal

fine

knead

and make

cakes

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וַיְמַהֵ֧רvah-yeh-mah-HEHR

אַבְרָהָ֛םahv-rah-HAHM

הָאֹ֖הֱלָהhah-OH-heh-lah

אֶלel

שָׂרָ֑הsah-RAH

וַיֹּ֗אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

מַהֲרִ֞יmah-hah-REE

שְׁלֹ֤שׁsheh-LOHSH

סְאִים֙seh-EEM

קֶ֣מַחKEH-mahch

סֹ֔לֶתSOH-let

ל֖וּשִׁיLOO-shee

וַעֲשִׂ֥יvah-ah-SEE

עֻגֽוֹתoo-GOHT

Letters

וַ + יְמַהֵ֧ר

אַבְרָהָ֛ם

הָ + אֹ֖הֱלָ + ה

אֶל

שָׂרָ֑ה

וַ + יֹּ֗אמֶר

מַהֲרִ֞י

שְׁלֹ֤שׁ

סְאִים֙

קֶ֣מַח

סֹ֔לֶת

ל֖וּשִׁי

וַ + עֲשִׂ֥י

עֻגֽוֹת

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיְמַהֵ֧רHebrew verb

אַבְרָהָ֛םname of a person

הָHebrew prefixאֹ֖הֱלָHebrew noun, masculineהHebrew suffix

אֶלHebrew preposition

שָׂרָ֑הname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֗אמֶרHebrew verb

מַהֲרִ֞יHebrew verb

שְׁלֹ֤שׁHebrew noun

סְאִים֙Hebrew noun, feminine

קֶ֣מַחHebrew noun, masculine

סֹ֔לֶתHebrew noun, feminine

ל֖וּשִׁיHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionעֲשִׂ֥יHebrew verb

עֻגֽוֹתHebrew noun, feminine

What It Can Mean

וַandיְמַהֵ֧רto hastenHasten.[ מָהַר ] vb . hasten Niph . be hurried = anxious, disturbed; hasty , precipitate ; impetuous Pi . hasten , make haste = go or come quickly hasten vb. trans. hasten , = prepare quickly; = bring quickly; = do quicklyScroll for more

AbrahamExalted father, Abram, Abraham.אַבְרָם n.pr.m . ( id ., Thes al. exalted father ) Abram = אַבְרָהָם AbrahamScroll for more

הָtheאֹ֖הֱלָtentTent.אֹ֫הֶל 343 n.m . tent tent of nomad dwelling , habitation the sacred tent used in worship of GodהtowardScroll 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

SarahPrincess.שָׂרָה 37 n.pr.f . wife of Abraham ( princess )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

to hastenHasten.[ מָהַר ] vb . hasten Niph . be hurried = anxious, disturbed; hasty , precipitate ; impetuous Pi . hasten , make haste = go or come quickly hasten vb. trans. hasten , = prepare quickly; = bring quickly; = do quicklyScroll for more

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

seahSᵉ’āh.סְאָה n.f . sᵉ’āh , a measure of flour, grain, etc.Scroll for more

flourFlour, meal.קֶ֫מַח n.[m.] flour , mealScroll for more

fine flourFine flour.סֹ֫לֶת 53 n.f . fine flourScroll for more

to kneadKnead.לוּשׁ vb . kneadScroll for more

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

bunDisc, cake of bread.עֻגָה n.f . disc or cake of breadScroll for more

And … unto

the herd

ran

Abraham

and fetched

a calf

tender

and good

and gave

unto

the servant

and he hasted

to dress

it

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וְאֶלveh-EL

הַבָּקָ֖רhah-bah-KAHR

רָ֣ץrahts

אַבְרָהָ֑םahv-rah-HAHM

וַיִּקַּ֨חvah-yee-KAHCH

בֶּןben

בָּקָ֜רbah-KAHR

רַ֤ךְrahch

וָטוֹב֙vah-TOHV

וַיִּתֵּ֣ןvah-yee-TEN

אֶלel

הַנַּ֔עַרhah-NAH-ahr

וַיְמַהֵ֖רvah-yeh-mah-HEHR

לַעֲשׂ֥וֹתlah-ah-SOHT

אֹתֽוֹoh-TOH

Letters

וְ + אֶל

הַ + בָּקָ֖ר

רָ֣ץ

אַבְרָהָ֑ם

וַ + יִּקַּ֨ח

בֶּן

בָּקָ֜ר

רַ֤ךְ

וָ + טוֹב֙

וַ + יִּתֵּ֣ן

אֶל

הַ + נַּ֔עַר

וַ + יְמַהֵ֖ר

לַ + עֲשׂ֥וֹת

אֹתֽ + וֹ

The Pieces

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶלHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixבָּקָ֖רHebrew noun

רָ֣ץHebrew verb

אַבְרָהָ֑םname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקַּ֨חHebrew verb

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

בָּקָ֜רHebrew noun

רַ֤ךְHebrew adjective

וָHebrew conjunctionטוֹב֙Hebrew adjective

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּתֵּ֣ןHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixנַּ֔עַרHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיְמַהֵ֖רHebrew verb

לַHebrew prefixעֲשׂ֥וֹתHebrew verb

אֹתֽHebrew particleוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

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

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

to run: runRun.רוּץ vb . run Qal run pl. the runners (prop. out-runners ) runner = (royal messenger, post, late) Pō‛lēl they run swiftly , dart Hiph . cause to runScroll for more

AbrahamExalted father, Abram, Abraham.אַבְרָם n.pr.m . ( id ., Thes al. exalted father ) Abram = אַבְרָהָם AbrahamScroll for more

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

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

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

tenderTender, delicate, soft.רַךְ adj . tender , delicate , softScroll for more

וָandטוֹב֙pleasantPleasant, 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

וַandיִּתֵּ֣ןto 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

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

הַtheנַּ֔עַרyouthBoy, 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

וַandיְמַהֵ֖רto hastenHasten.[ מָהַר ] vb . hasten Niph . be hurried = anxious, disturbed; hasty , precipitate ; impetuous Pi . hasten , make haste = go or come quickly hasten vb. trans. hasten , = prepare quickly; = bring quickly; = do quicklyScroll for more

לַto/forעֲשׂ֥וֹתto pressPress, squeeze.[ עָשָׂה ] vb . Pi . press , squeezeScroll for more

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

And he took

butter

and milk

and … calf

the calf

which

he had dressed

and set

before them

and he

stood

by them

under

the tree

and they did eat

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וַיִּקַּ֨חvah-yee-KAHCH

חֶמְאָ֜הchem-AH

וְחָלָ֗בveh-chah-LAHV

וּבֶןoo-ven

הַבָּקָר֙hah-bah-KAHR

אֲשֶׁ֣רah-SHEHR

עָשָׂ֔הah-SAH

וַיִּתֵּ֖ןvah-yee-TEN

לִפְנֵיהֶ֑םlee-feh-nay-HEM

וְהֽוּאveh-HOO

עֹמֵ֧דoh-MED

עֲלֵיהֶ֛םah-lay-HEM

תַּ֥חַתTAH-chaht

הָעֵ֖ץhah-ETS

וַיֹּאכֵֽלוּvah-yoh-CHEH-loo

Letters

וַ + יִּקַּ֨ח

חֶמְאָ֜ה

וְ + חָלָ֗ב

וּ + בֶן

הַ + בָּקָר֙

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

עָשָׂ֔ה

וַ + יִּתֵּ֖ן

לִ + פְנֵי + הֶ֑ם

וְ + הֽוּא

עֹמֵ֧ד

עֲלֵי + הֶ֛ם

תַּ֥חַת

הָ + עֵ֖ץ

וַ + יֹּאכֵֽלוּ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקַּ֨חHebrew verb

חֶמְאָ֜הHebrew noun, feminine

וְHebrew conjunctionחָלָ֗בHebrew noun, masculine

וּHebrew conjunctionבֶןHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixבָּקָר֙Hebrew noun

אֲשֶׁ֣רHebrew relative pronoun

עָשָׂ֔הHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּתֵּ֖ןHebrew verb

לִHebrew prefixפְנֵיHebrew noun, masculineהֶ֑םpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

וְHebrew conjunctionהֽוּאHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

עֹמֵ֧דHebrew verb

עֲלֵיHebrew prepositionהֶ֛םobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

תַּ֥חַתHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixעֵ֖ץHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּאכֵֽלוּHebrew verb

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

curdCurd.חֶמְאָה n.f . curdScroll for more

וְandחָלָ֗בmilkMilk.חָלָב n.m . milkScroll for more

וּandבֶןson: 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

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

which

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

וַandיִּתֵּ֖ןto 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

לִto/forפְנֵיface: 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 prepositionsהֶ֑םtheirScroll for more

וְandהֽוּאhe/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

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

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

underneath: underThe under part, underneath, below, instead of.תַּחַת n.[m.] the under part , hence as adv. accus . and prep . underneath , below , instead ofScroll for more

הָtheעֵ֖ץtree: woodTree, trees, wood.עֵץ 329 n.m . tree , trees , wood (c. 150 t.) a standing tree coll. trees (c. 175 t.; c. 120 t. pl., to denote pieces [or articles] of wood )Scroll for more

וַandיֹּאכֵֽלוּto eatEat.אָכַל 806 vb . eat Qal eat , human subject of beasts, birds, etc., eat , devour fig. of fire, devour , consume of sword, devour , slay in genl., devour , consume , destroy fig. of oppression, devour the poor Niph . be eaten by man be devoured by fire, consumed be wasted , destroyed , of flesh Pu . be consumed Hiph . cause to eat , feed with cause to devoure , obj. swordScroll for more

And they said

unto him

Where is

Sarah

thy wife

And he said

Behold

in the tent

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וַיֹּאמְר֣וּvah-yoh-meh-ROO

אֵׄלָׄ֔יׄוׄeh-LAHV

אַיֵּ֖הah-YEH

שָׂרָ֣הsah-RAH

אִשְׁתֶּ֑ךָeesh-TEH-chah

וַיֹּ֖אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

הִנֵּ֥הhee-NEH

בָאֹֽהֶלvah-OH-hel

Letters

וַ + יֹּאמְר֣וּ

אֵׄלָׄ֔יׄ + וׄ

אַיֵּ֖ה

שָׂרָ֣ה

אִשְׁתֶּ֑ + ךָ

וַ + יֹּ֖אמֶר

הִנֵּ֥ה

בָ + [הַ] + אֹֽהֶל

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּאמְר֣וּHebrew verb

אֵׄלָׄ֔יׄHebrew prepositionוׄobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

אַיֵּ֖הHebrew adverb

שָׂרָ֣הname of a person

אִשְׁתֶּ֑Hebrew noun, feminineךָpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֖אמֶרHebrew verb

הִנֵּ֥הHebrew interjection

בָHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixאֹֽהֶלHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּאמְר֣וּto 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

אֵׄלָׄ֔יׄto 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 toוׄhimScroll for more

where?Where?אַיֵּה 46 interr.adv . Where?Scroll for more

SarahPrincess.שָׂרָה 37 n.pr.f . wife of Abraham ( princess )Scroll for more

אִשְׁתֶּ֑womanWoman, wife, female.אִשָּׁה 773 n.f . woman , wife , female woman Wife (woman belonging to a man, usually cstr. or sf.) Female of animals With distrib. & recipr. sense, each woman from her neighbor ; each oneךָyourScroll 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

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

בָin/on/with[הַ]theאֹֽהֶלtentTent.אֹ֫הֶל 343 n.m . tent tent of nomad dwelling , habitation the sacred tent used in worship of GodScroll for more

And he said

certainly

I will … return

unto thee

when the season

cometh round

and lo

a son

Sarah … shall have

thy wife

And Sarah

heard

in … door

the tent

which

was behind him

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וַיֹּ֗אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

שׁ֣וֹבshohv

אָשׁ֤וּבah-SHOOV

אֵלֶ֨יךָ֙eh-LAY-chah

כָּעֵ֣תkah-ET

חַיָּ֔הchah-YAH

וְהִנֵּהveh-hee-NEH

בֵ֖ןven

לְשָׂרָ֣הleh-sah-RAH

אִשְׁתֶּ֑ךָeesh-TEH-chah

וְשָׂרָ֥הveh-sah-RAH

שֹׁמַ֛עַתshoh-MAH-aht

פֶּ֥תַחPEH-tahch

הָאֹ֖הֶלhah-OH-hel

וְה֥וּאveh-HOO

אַחֲרָֽיוah-chah-RAHV

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֗אמֶר

שׁ֣וֹב

אָשׁ֤וּב

אֵלֶ֨י + ךָ֙

כָּ + [הַ] + עֵ֣ת

חַיָּ֔ה

וְ + הִנֵּה

בֵ֖ן

לְ + שָׂרָ֣ה

אִשְׁתֶּ֑ + ךָ

וְ + שָׂרָ֥ה

שֹׁמַ֛עַת

פֶּ֥תַח

הָ + אֹ֖הֶל

וְ + ה֥וּא

אַחֲרָֽי + ו

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֗אמֶרHebrew verb

שׁ֣וֹבHebrew verb

אָשׁ֤וּבHebrew verb

אֵלֶ֨יHebrew prepositionךָ֙object suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

כָּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixעֵ֣תHebrew noun

חַיָּ֔הHebrew adjective

וְHebrew conjunctionהִנֵּהHebrew interjection

בֵ֖ןHebrew noun, masculine

לְHebrew prefixשָׂרָ֣הname of a person

אִשְׁתֶּ֑Hebrew noun, feminineךָpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionשָׂרָ֥הname of a person

שֹׁמַ֛עַתHebrew verb

פֶּ֥תַחHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixאֹ֖הֶלHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionה֥וּאHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

אַחֲרָֽיHebrew adjectiveוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

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

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

אֵלֶ֨יto 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 toךָ֙youScroll for more

כָּlike/as[הַ]theעֵ֣תtimeTime.עֵת 297 n.f . time time of an event = usual time proper , suitable time appointed time as uncertain = experience , fortunes occurrence , occasionScroll for more

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

וְandהִנֵּהbeholdLo!, behold!הִנֵּה , once הִנֶּה־ Gn 19:2 , demonstr.part . lo! , behold!Scroll 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/forשָׂרָ֣הSarahPrincess.שָׂרָה 37 n.pr.f . wife of Abraham ( princess )Scroll for more

אִשְׁתֶּ֑womanWoman, wife, female.אִשָּׁה 773 n.f . woman , wife , female woman Wife (woman belonging to a man, usually cstr. or sf.) Female of animals With distrib. & recipr. sense, each woman from her neighbor ; each oneךָyourScroll for more

וְandשָׂרָ֥הSarahPrincess.שָׂרָה 37 n.pr.f . wife of Abraham ( princess )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

entranceOpening, doorway, entrance.פֶּ֫תַח 164 n.m . opening , doorway , entranceScroll for more

הָtheאֹ֖הֶלtentTent.אֹ֫הֶל 343 n.m . tent tent of nomad dwelling , habitation the sacred tent used in worship of GodScroll for more

וְandה֥וּאhe/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

אַחֲרָֽיafterThe 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 .וhimScroll for more

Now Abraham

and Sarah

were old

well stricken

in age

it had ceased

to be

with Sarah

after the manner

of women

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וְאַבְרָהָ֤םveh-ah-veh-rah-HAHM

וְשָׂרָה֙veh-sah-RAH

זְקֵנִ֔יםzeh-keh-NEEM

בָּאִ֖יםbah-EEM

בַּיָּמִ֑יםbah-yah-MEEM

חָדַל֙chah-DAHL

לִהְי֣וֹתlee-heh-YOHT

לְשָׂרָ֔הleh-sah-RAH

אֹ֖רַחOH-rahch

כַּנָּשִֽׁיםkah-nah-SHEEM

Letters

וְ + אַבְרָהָ֤ם

וְ + שָׂרָה֙

זְקֵנִ֔ים

בָּאִ֖ים

בַּ + [הַ] + יָּמִ֑ים

חָדַל֙

לִ + הְי֣וֹת

לְ + שָׂרָ֔ה

אֹ֖רַח

כַּ + [הַ] + נָּשִֽׁים

The Pieces

וְHebrew conjunctionאַבְרָהָ֤םname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionשָׂרָה֙name of a person

זְקֵנִ֔יםHebrew adjective

בָּאִ֖יםHebrew verb

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixיָּמִ֑יםHebrew noun, masculine

חָדַל֙Hebrew verb

לִHebrew prefixהְי֣וֹתHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixשָׂרָ֔הname of a person

אֹ֖רַחHebrew noun, masculine

כַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixנָּשִֽׁיםHebrew noun, feminine

What It Can Mean

וְandאַבְרָהָ֤םAbrahamExalted father, Abram, Abraham.אַבְרָם n.pr.m . ( id ., Thes al. exalted father ) Abram = אַבְרָהָם AbrahamScroll for more

וְandשָׂרָה֙SarahPrincess.שָׂרָה 37 n.pr.f . wife of Abraham ( princess )Scroll for more

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

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

to ceaseCease.חָדַל vb . cease Qal cease , come to an end cease , leave off Hoph . should I be made to leaveScroll for more

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

לְto/forשָׂרָ֔הSarahPrincess.שָׂרָה 37 n.pr.f . wife of Abraham ( princess )Scroll for more

wayWay, path.אֹ֫רַח n.m . way , path lit. fig. path , way , of course & fortunes of life fig. way , of mode of living, or character by meton. traveller , wayfarerScroll for more

כַּlike/as[הַ]theנָּשִֽׁיםwomanWoman, wife, female.אִשָּׁה 773 n.f . woman , wife , female woman Wife (woman belonging to a man, usually cstr. or sf.) Female of animals With distrib. & recipr. sense, each woman from her neighbor ; each oneScroll for more

And … laughed

Sarah

within herself

saying

After

I am waxed old

shall … have

I

pleasure

my lord … also

being old

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וַתִּצְחַ֥קvah-teets-CHAHK

שָׂרָ֖הsah-RAH

בְּקִרְבָּ֣הּbeh-keer-BAH

לֵאמֹ֑רleh-MOHR

אַחֲרֵ֤יah-chah-RAY

בְלֹתִי֙veh-loh-TEE

הָֽיְתָהhah-yeh-TAH

לִּ֣יlee

עֶדְנָ֔הed-NAH

וַֽאדֹנִ֖יvah-doh-NEE

זָקֵֽןzah-KEN

Letters

וַ + תִּצְחַ֥ק

שָׂרָ֖ה

בְּ + קִרְבָּ֣ + הּ

לֵ + אמֹ֑ר

אַחֲרֵ֤י

בְלֹתִ + י֙

הָֽיְתָה

לִּ֣ + י

עֶדְנָ֔ה

וַֽ + אדֹנִ֖ + י

זָקֵֽן

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionתִּצְחַ֥קHebrew verb

שָׂרָ֖הname of a person

בְּHebrew prefixקִרְבָּ֣Hebrew noun, masculineהּpossessive suffix, 3rd person feminine singular

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹ֑רHebrew verb

אַחֲרֵ֤יHebrew adjective

בְלֹתִHebrew verbי֙subject suffix, 1st person singular

הָֽיְתָהHebrew verb

לִּ֣Hebrew prefixיobject suffix, 1st person singular

עֶדְנָ֔הHebrew noun, masculine

וַֽHebrew conjunctionאדֹנִ֖Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

זָקֵֽןHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

וַandתִּצְחַ֥קto laughLaugh.[ צָחַק ] vb . laugh Qal laugh Pi . jest sport , playScroll for more

SarahPrincess.שָׂרָה 37 n.pr.f . wife of Abraham ( princess )Scroll for more

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

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

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

בְלֹתִto become oldBecome old and worn out.[ בָּלָה ] vb . become old and worn out Qal wear out Pi . caus. of Qal. wear out (trans.) wear out by use , use to the full , enjoyי֙IScroll for more

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

לִּ֣to/forיme

delightDelight.עֶדְנָה n.f . delight ;— Gn 18:12 (sexual).Scroll for more

וַֽandאדֹנִ֖lordLord.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.)יmyScroll for more

be oldBe, become old.זָקֵן vb . be or become old Qal be (or become ) old Hiph . shew age , grow oldScroll for more

And … said

Jehovah

unto

Abraham

Wherefore

The ASV does not translate this word.

did … laugh

Sarah

saying

Shall

of a surety

I … bear

who

am old

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וַיֹּ֥אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

אֶלel

אַבְרָהָ֑םahv-rah-HAHM

לָ֣מָּהLAH-mah

זֶּה֩zeh

צָחֲקָ֨הtsah-chah-KAH

שָׂרָ֜הsah-RAH

לֵאמֹ֗רleh-MOHR

הַאַ֥ףhah-AHF

אֻמְנָ֛םoom-NAHM

אֵלֵ֖דeh-LED

וַאֲנִ֥יvah-ah-NEE

זָקַֽנְתִּיzah-KAH-neh-tee

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֥אמֶר

יהוה

אֶל

אַבְרָהָ֑ם

לָ֣ + מָּה

זֶּה֩

צָחֲקָ֨ה

שָׂרָ֜ה

לֵ + אמֹ֗ר

הַ + אַ֥ף

אֻמְנָ֛ם

אֵלֵ֖ד

וַ + אֲנִ֥י

זָקַֽנְתִּי

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֥אמֶרHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

אֶלHebrew preposition

אַבְרָהָ֑םname of a person

לָ֣Hebrew prefixמָּהHebrew interrogative

זֶּה֩Hebrew demonstrative pronoun

צָחֲקָ֨הHebrew verb

שָׂרָ֜הname of a person

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹ֗רHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixאַ֥ףHebrew particle

אֻמְנָ֛םHebrew adverb

אֵלֵ֖דHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲנִ֥יHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

זָקַֽנְתִּיHebrew verb

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

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

AbrahamExalted father, Abram, Abraham.אַבְרָם n.pr.m . ( id ., Thes al. exalted father ) Abram = אַבְרָהָם AbrahamScroll for more

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

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

to laughLaugh.[ צָחַק ] vb . laugh Qal laugh Pi . jest sport , playScroll for more

SarahPrincess.שָׂרָה 37 n.pr.f . wife of Abraham ( princess )Scroll for more

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

הַquestion markerאַ֥ףalsoAlso, yea.אַף conj . denoting addition, esp. of something greater, also , yeaScroll for more

trulyVerily, truly, indeed.אֻמְנָם adv . verily , truly , indeed , always in interrog.Scroll for more

to begetBear, bring forth, beget.יָלַד 497 vb . bear , bring forth , beget Qal bear , bring forth less often beget of both parents Niph . be born Pi . cause (or help ) to bring forth , viz., assist or tend as midwife Pu . be born Hiph . beget (a father a child) bear Hoph . day of one's being born = birthday Hithp . declared their pedigreeScroll for more

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

be oldBe, become old.זָקֵן vb . be or become old Qal be (or become ) old Hiph . shew age , grow oldScroll for more

Is … too hard

for Jehovah

anything

At the set time

I will return

unto thee

when the season

cometh round

and Sarah shall have

a son

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הֲיִפָּלֵ֥אhah-yee-pah-LEH

מֵ + יהוהYHWHmeh-Yud-Heh-Vav-Heh

דָּבָ֑רdah-VAHR

לַמּוֹעֵ֞דlah-moh-ED

אָשׁ֥וּבah-SHOOV

אֵלֶ֛יךָeh-LAY-chah

כָּעֵ֥תkah-ET

חַיָּ֖הchah-YAH

וּלְשָׂרָ֥הoo-leh-sah-RAH

בֵֽןven

Letters

הֲ + יִפָּלֵ֥א

מֵ + יהוה

דָּבָ֑ר

לַ + [הַ] + מּוֹעֵ֞ד

אָשׁ֥וּב

אֵלֶ֛י + ךָ

כָּ + [הַ] + עֵ֥ת

חַיָּ֖ה

וּ + לְ + שָׂרָ֥ה

בֵֽן

The Pieces

הֲHebrew prefixיִפָּלֵ֥אHebrew verb

מֵHebrew prefixיהוהname of a title or other name

דָּבָ֑רHebrew noun, masculine

לַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixמּוֹעֵ֞דHebrew noun, masculine

אָשׁ֥וּבHebrew verb

אֵלֶ֛יHebrew prepositionךָobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

כָּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixעֵ֥תHebrew noun

חַיָּ֖הHebrew adjective

וּHebrew conjunctionלְHebrew prefixשָׂרָ֥הname of a person

בֵֽןHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

הֲquestion markerיִפָּלֵ֥אto wonderBe surpassing, extraordinary.[ פָּלָא ] 71 vb. denom . Niph . etc., be surpassing , extraordinary Niph . be beyond one's power , difficult to do be difficult to understand be extraordinary , wonderful as subst., marvellous things = wonderful acts of י׳ in judgement and redemption Pi . make a special votive offering Hiph . do a hard or difficult thing make wonderful , do wondrously of God working wonders in doing Hithp . thou dost shew thyself marvellous (act inexplicably) against meScroll for more

מֵfromיְהוָ֖הGod'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

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

לַto/for[הַ]theמּוֹעֵ֞דmeeting: time appointedAppointed time, place, meeting.מוֹעֵד 223 n.m . appointed time , place , meeting appointed time appointed meeting appointed place appointed sign , signal tent of meetingScroll 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

אֵלֶ֛יto 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

כָּlike/as[הַ]theעֵ֥תtimeTime.עֵת 297 n.f . time time of an event = usual time proper , suitable time appointed time as uncertain = experience , fortunes occurrence , occasionScroll for more

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

וּandלְto/forשָׂרָ֥הSarahPrincess.שָׂרָה 37 n.pr.f . wife of Abraham ( princess )Scroll 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

Then … denied

Sarah

saying

not

I laughed

for

she was afraid

And he said

Nay

but

thou didst laugh

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וַתְּכַחֵ֨שׁvah-teh-chah-CHESH

שָׂרָ֧הsah-RAH

לֵאמֹ֛רleh-MOHR

לֹ֥אloh

צָחַ֖קְתִּיtsah-CHAH-keh-tee

כִּ֣יkee

יָרֵ֑אָהyah-REH-ah

וַיֹּ֥אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

לֹ֖אloh

כִּ֥יkee

צָחָֽקְתְּtsah-CHAHK-teh

Letters

וַ + תְּכַחֵ֨שׁ

שָׂרָ֧ה

לֵ + אמֹ֛ר

לֹ֥א

צָחַ֖קְתִּי

כִּ֣י

יָרֵ֑אָה

וַ + יֹּ֥אמֶר

לֹ֖א

כִּ֥י

צָחָֽקְתְּ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionתְּכַחֵ֨שׁHebrew verb

שָׂרָ֧הname of a person

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹ֛רHebrew verb

לֹ֥אHebrew negative

צָחַ֖קְתִּיHebrew verb

כִּ֣יHebrew conjunction

יָרֵ֑אָהHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֥אמֶרHebrew verb

לֹ֖אHebrew negative

כִּ֥יHebrew conjunction

צָחָֽקְתְּHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

וַandתְּכַחֵ֨שׁto deceiveBe disappointing, deceive, fail, grow lean.כָּחַשׁ vb . be disappointing , deceive , fail , grow lean Qal my flesh hath grown lean (away) fr. fatness Niph . thine enemies shall cringe Pi . deceive act deceptively against cringe = come cringing disappoint , fail Hithp . shall come cringing to meScroll for more

SarahPrincess.שָׂרָה 37 n.pr.f . wife of Abraham ( princess )Scroll for more

לֵto/forאמֹ֛רto 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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

to laughLaugh.[ צָחַק ] vb . laugh Qal laugh Pi . jest sport , playScroll 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 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

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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll 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 laughLaugh.[ צָחַק ] vb . laugh Qal laugh Pi . jest sport , playScroll for more

And … rose up

from thence

the men

and looked

toward

Sodom

and Abraham

went

with them

to bring them on the way

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וַיָּקֻ֤מוּvah-yah-KOO-moo

מִשָּׁם֙mee-SHAHM

הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֔יםhah-ah-nah-SHEEM

וַיַּשְׁקִ֖פוּvah-yahsh-KEE-foo

עַלahl

פְּנֵ֣יpeh-NAY

סְדֹ֑םseh-DOHM

וְאַ֨בְרָהָ֔םveh-ah-veh-rah-HAHM

הֹלֵ֥ךְhoh-LECH

עִמָּ֖םee-MAHM

לְשַׁלְּחָֽםleh-shah-leh-CHAHM

Letters

וַ + יָּקֻ֤מוּ

מִ + שָּׁם֙

הָֽ + אֲנָשִׁ֔ים

וַ + יַּשְׁקִ֖פוּ

עַל

פְּנֵ֣י

סְדֹ֑ם

וְ + אַ֨בְרָהָ֔ם

הֹלֵ֥ךְ

עִמָּ֖ + ם

לְ + שַׁלְּחָֽ + ם

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וַHebrew conjunctionיָּקֻ֤מוּHebrew verb

מִHebrew prefixשָּׁם֙Hebrew adverb

הָֽHebrew prefixאֲנָשִׁ֔יםHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּשְׁקִ֖פוּHebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

פְּנֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

סְדֹ֑םname of a place

וְHebrew conjunctionאַ֨בְרָהָ֔םname of a person

הֹלֵ֥ךְHebrew verb

עִמָּ֖Hebrew prepositionםobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

לְHebrew prefixשַׁלְּחָֽHebrew verbםobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּקֻ֤מוּto 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

מִfromשָּׁם֙thereThere, thither.שָׁם adv . there , thitherScroll for more

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

וַandיַּשְׁקִ֖פוּto lookOverhang, look out, down.[ שָׁקַף ] vb . Niph . Hiph . overhang , look out and down Niph . lean over (and look), look down Hiph . look downScroll 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

face: surfaceFace, 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

SodomSodom.סְדֹם 39 n.pr.loc . Sodom , important Canaanitish name (usu.) with GomorrahScroll for more

וְandאַ֨בְרָהָ֔םAbrahamExalted father, Abram, Abraham.אַבְרָם n.pr.m . ( id ., Thes al. exalted father ) Abram = אַבְרָהָם AbrahamScroll 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

עִמָּ֖withWith.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 , notwithstandingםthemScroll for more

לְto/forשַׁלְּחָֽto 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 sendםthemScroll for more

And Jehovah

said

Shall … hide

I

from Abraham

that which

I

do

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וַֽ + יהוהYHWHvah-Yud-Heh-Vav-Heh

אָמָ֑רah-MAHR

הַֽמְכַסֶּ֤הhah-meh-chah-SEH

אֲנִי֙ah-NEE

מֵֽאַבְרָהָ֔םmeh-ahv-rah-HAHM

אֲשֶׁ֖רah-SHEHR

אֲנִ֥יah-NEE

עֹשֶֽׂהoh-SEH

Letters

וַֽ + יהוה

אָמָ֑ר

הַֽ + מְכַסֶּ֤ה

אֲנִי֙

מֵֽ + אַבְרָהָ֔ם

אֲשֶׁ֖ר

אֲנִ֥י

עֹשֶֽׂה

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וַֽHebrew conjunctionיהוהname of a title or other name

אָמָ֑רHebrew verb

הַֽHebrew prefixמְכַסֶּ֤הHebrew verb

אֲנִי֙Hebrew personal pronoun, common singular

מֵֽHebrew prefixאַבְרָהָ֔םname of a person

אֲשֶׁ֖רHebrew relative pronoun

אֲנִ֥יHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

עֹשֶֽׂהHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

וַֽandיהֹוָ֖הGod'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 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

הַֽquestion markerמְכַסֶּ֤הto coverCover.[ כָּסָה ] vb . cover Qal conceal pass . (cstr.) covered in respect of sin (by God, which he thus puts out of sight) Niph . covered Pi . cover , clothe cover , conceal blood cover (with covering of protection) cover , spread over cover , overwhelm cover over Pual . be covered be clothed Hithp . cover , clothe oneselfScroll for more

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

מֵֽfromאַבְרָהָ֔םAbrahamExalted father, Abram, Abraham.אַבְרָם n.pr.m . ( id ., Thes al. exalted father ) Abram = אַבְרָהָם AbrahamScroll for more

which

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

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

seeing that Abraham

surely

shall … become

a … nation

great

and mighty

and … shall be blessed

in him

all

the nations

of the earth

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וְאַ֨בְרָהָ֔םveh-ah-veh-rah-HAHM

הָי֧וֹhah-YOH

יִֽהְיֶ֛הyeeh-YEH

לְג֥וֹיleh-GOY

גָּד֖וֹלgah-DOHL

וְעָצ֑וּםveh-ah-TSOOM

וְנִ֨בְרְכוּveh-neev-reh-CHOO

ב֔וֹvoh

כֹּ֖לkohl

גּוֹיֵ֥יgoh-YAY

הָאָֽרֶץhah-AH-rets

Letters

וְ + אַ֨בְרָהָ֔ם

הָי֧וֹ

יִֽהְיֶ֛ה

לְ + ג֥וֹי

גָּד֖וֹל

וְ + עָצ֑וּם

וְ + נִ֨בְרְכוּ

ב֔ + וֹ

כֹּ֖ל

גּוֹיֵ֥י

הָ + אָֽרֶץ

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וְHebrew conjunctionאַ֨בְרָהָ֔םname of a person

הָי֧וֹHebrew verb

יִֽהְיֶ֛הHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixג֥וֹיHebrew noun, masculine

גָּד֖וֹלHebrew adjective

וְHebrew conjunctionעָצ֑וּםHebrew adjective

וְHebrew conjunctionנִ֨בְרְכוּHebrew verb

ב֔Hebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

כֹּ֖לHebrew noun, masculine

גּוֹיֵ֥יHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixאָֽרֶץHebrew noun, feminine

What It Can Mean

וְandאַ֨בְרָהָ֔םAbrahamExalted father, Abram, Abraham.אַבְרָם n.pr.m . ( id ., Thes al. exalted father ) Abram = אַבְרָהָם AbrahamScroll for more

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

לְto/forג֥וֹיnationNation, people.גּוֹי 661 n.m . nation , peopleScroll for more

great: largeGreat.גָּדוֹל 622 adj . great in magnitude and extent in number in intensity in sound , loud in age in importance in phrases cstr. as subst. concr. do great things † as subst. neut. greatness of armScroll for more

וְandעָצ֑וּםmightyMighty, numerous.עָצוּם 31 adj . mighty , numerousScroll for more

וְandנִ֨בְרְכוּto blessKneel, bless.[ בָּרַךְ ] 329 vb . kneel , bless Qal kneel down bless Niph . bless oneself Pi . bless God , adore with bended knees God blesses men bless men salute , greet , with an invocation of blessing bless , with the antithetical meaning curse from the greeting in departing, saying adieu to, taking leave of; but rather a blessing overdone and so really a curse as in vulgar English as well as in the Shemitic cognates Pu . pass. to be blessed , adored prospered by God have prosperity invoked , by Balaam in gratitude Hiph . and he made his camel kneel Hithp . bless oneself , congratulate oneself in his heartScroll for more

ב֔in/on/withוֹhim

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

nationNation, people.גּוֹי 661 n.m . nation , peopleScroll for more

הָtheאָֽרֶץland: country/planetEarth, 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

For

I have known him

to the end

that

he may command

The ASV does not translate this word.

his children

and

his household

after him

that they may keep

the way

of Jehovah

to do

righteousness

and justice

to the end that

may bring

Jehovah

upon

Abraham

The ASV does not translate this word.

that which

he hath spoken

of him

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כִּ֣יkee

יְדַעְתִּ֗יוyeh-dah-TEEV

לְמַעַן֩leh-MAH-ahn

אֲשֶׁ֨רah-SHEHR

יְצַוֶּ֜הyeh-tsah-VEH

אֶתet

בָּנָ֤יוbah-NAHV

וְאֶתveh-ET

בֵּיתוֹ֙bay-TOH

אַחֲרָ֔יוah-chah-RAHV

וְשָֽׁמְרוּ֙veh-shah-meh-ROO

דֶּ֣רֶךְDEH-rech

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

לַעֲשׂ֥וֹתlah-ah-SOHT

צְדָקָ֖הtseh-dah-KAH

וּמִשְׁפָּ֑טoo-meesh-PAHT

לְמַ֗עַןleh-MAH-ahn

הָבִ֤יאhah-VEE

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

עַלahl

אַבְרָהָ֔םahv-rah-HAHM

אֵ֥תet

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

דִּבֶּ֖רdee-BEHR

עָלָֽיוah-LAHV

Letters

כִּ֣י

יְדַעְתִּ֗י + ו

לְמַעַן֩

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

יְצַוֶּ֜ה

אֶת

בָּנָ֤י + ו

וְ + אֶת

בֵּית + וֹ֙

אַחֲרָ֔י + ו

וְ + שָֽׁמְרוּ֙

דֶּ֣רֶךְ

יהוה

לַ + עֲשׂ֥וֹת

צְדָקָ֖ה

וּ + מִשְׁפָּ֑ט

לְמַ֗עַן

הָבִ֤יא

יהוה

עַל

אַבְרָהָ֔ם

אֵ֥ת

אֲשֶׁר

דִּבֶּ֖ר

עָלָֽי + ו

The Pieces

כִּ֣יHebrew conjunction

יְדַעְתִּ֗יHebrew verbוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

לְמַעַן֩Hebrew preposition or Hebrew conjunction

אֲשֶׁ֨רHebrew relative pronoun

יְצַוֶּ֜הHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

בָּנָ֤יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶתHebrew particle

בֵּיתHebrew noun, masculineוֹ֙possessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

אַחֲרָ֔יHebrew adjectiveוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionשָֽׁמְרוּ֙Hebrew verb

דֶּ֣רֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

יהוהname of a title or other name

לַHebrew prefixעֲשׂ֥וֹתHebrew verb

צְדָקָ֖הHebrew noun, feminine

וּHebrew conjunctionמִשְׁפָּ֑טHebrew noun, masculine

לְמַ֗עַןHebrew preposition or Hebrew conjunction

הָבִ֤יאHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

עַלHebrew preposition

אַבְרָהָ֔םname of a person

אֵ֥תHebrew particle

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

דִּבֶּ֖רHebrew verb

עָלָֽיHebrew prepositionוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

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

יְדַעְתִּ֗יto 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 knownוhimScroll for more

becausePurpose, intent, for the sake of, on account of, to the intent, in order that.[ מַ֫עַן ] subst . purpose , intent , only with לְ , in לְמַ֫עַן 271 prep . and conj . for the sake of , on account of , to the intent or in order thatScroll for more

which

to commandLay charge, give charge, charge, command, order.[ צָוָה ] 485 vb . Pi . lay charge (upon), give charge (to), charge , command , orderScroll 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

בָּנָ֤יson: 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

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

בֵּיתhouse: 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 . withinוֹ֙hisScroll for more

אַחֲרָ֔יafterThe 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 .וhimScroll for more

וְandשָֽׁמְרוּ֙to 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

way: conductWay, 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

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

לַto/forעֲשׂ֥וֹתto pressPress, squeeze.[ עָשָׂה ] vb . Pi . press , squeezeScroll for more

righteousnessRighteousness.צְדָקָה 157 n.f . righteousness righteousness , in government God's attribute as sovereign righteousness , in a case or cause righteousness = truthfulness righteousness , as ethically right righteousness as vindicated, justification , salvation , etc. pl. righteous actsScroll for more

וּandמִשְׁפָּ֑טjustice: 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

becausePurpose, intent, for the sake of, on account of, to the intent, in order that.[ מַ֫עַן ] subst . purpose , intent , only with לְ , in לְמַ֫עַן 271 prep . and conj . for the sake of , on account of , to the intent or in order thatScroll 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

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

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

AbrahamExalted father, Abram, Abraham.אַבְרָם n.pr.m . ( id ., Thes al. exalted father ) Abram = אַבְרָהָם AbrahamScroll 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

עָלָֽיuponHeight.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

And … said

Jehovah

the cry

of Sodom

and Gomorrah

Because

is great

and … their sin

because

is … grievous

very

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וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

זַעֲקַ֛תzah-ah-KAHT

סְדֹ֥םseh-DOHM

וַעֲמֹרָ֖הvah-ah-moh-RAH

כִּיkee

רָ֑בָּהRAH-bah

וְחַ֨טָּאתָ֔םveh-chah-tah-TAHM

כִּ֥יkee

כָבְדָ֖הchah-veh-DAH

מְאֹֽדmeh-OHD

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

יהוה

זַעֲקַ֛ת

סְדֹ֥ם

וַ + עֲמֹרָ֖ה

כִּי

רָ֑בָּה

וְ + חַ֨טָּאתָ֔ + ם

כִּ֥י

כָבְדָ֖ה

מְאֹֽד

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

זַעֲקַ֛תHebrew noun, feminine

סְדֹ֥םname of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionעֲמֹרָ֖הname of a place

כִּיHebrew conjunction

רָ֑בָּהHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionחַ֨טָּאתָ֔Hebrew noun, feminineםpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

כִּ֥יHebrew conjunction

כָבְדָ֖הHebrew verb

מְאֹֽדHebrew adjective

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

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

outcryCry, outcry.זְעָקָה n.f . cry , outcry outcry , against cry of distress outcry , clamourScroll for more

SodomSodom.סְדֹם 39 n.pr.loc . Sodom , important Canaanitish name (usu.) with GomorrahScroll for more

וַandעֲמֹרָ֖הGomorrahGomorrah.עֲמֹרָה 19 n.pr.loc . GomorrahScroll 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 multiplyBe, become, many, much.[ רָבַב ] vb . be or become , many , muchScroll for more

וְandחַ֨טָּאתָ֔sinSin, sin-offering.חַטָּאת n.f . sin , sin-offering sin condition of sin , guilt of sin punishment for sin sin-offering purification from sins of ceremonial uncleannessםtheirScroll 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 honor: honourBe heavy, weighty, burdensome, honoured.כָּבֵד vb . be heavy , weighty , burdensome , honoured Qal be heavy , in weight heavy , insensible , dull be honoured Niph . pass. be made heavy fr. abundance be honoured , enjoy honour , of man medial, get oneself glory (or honour ), of God Pi . make heavy , insensible make honourable , honour , glorify , usu. c. human subj. Pu . be made honourable , honoured Hiph . make heavy make heavy , dull , unresponsive , the ears cause to be honoured Hithp . make oneself heavy , dense , numerous honour oneselfScroll for more

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

I will go down

now

and see

whether … according to the cry of it

which is come

unto me

they have done

altogether

and if

not

I will know

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אֵֽרֲדָהeh-rah-dah

נָּ֣אnah

וְאֶרְאֶ֔הveh-ehr-EH

הַכְּצַעֲקָתָ֛הּhah-keh-tsah-ah-kah-TAH

הַבָּ֥אָהhah-BAH-ah

אֵלַ֖יeh-LAI

עָשׂ֣וּah-SOO

כָּלָ֑הkah-LAH

וְאִםveh-EEM

לֹ֖אloh

אֵדָֽעָהeh-DAH-ah

Letters

אֵֽרֲדָה

נָּ֣א

וְ + אֶרְאֶ֔ה

הַ + כְּ + צַעֲקָתָ֛ + הּ

הַ + בָּ֥אָה

אֵלַ֖ + י

עָשׂ֣וּ

כָּלָ֑ה

וְ + אִם

לֹ֖א

אֵדָֽעָה

The Pieces

אֵֽרֲדָהHebrew verb

נָּ֣אHebrew interjection

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶרְאֶ֔הHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixכְּHebrew prefixצַעֲקָתָ֛Hebrew noun, feminineהּpossessive suffix, 3rd person feminine singular

הַHebrew prefixבָּ֥אָהHebrew verb

אֵלַ֖Hebrew prepositionיobject suffix, 1st person singular

עָשׂ֣וּHebrew verb

כָּלָ֑הHebrew noun, feminine

וְHebrew conjunctionאִםHebrew conditional

לֹ֖אHebrew negative

אֵדָֽעָהHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

to go downCome, go down, descend.יָרַד 380 vb . come or go down , descend Qal 306 come or go down go down (usu. from mountain or hill-country into plain), to battle go down to (acc.) threshing-floor go down (abs.) from Palestine to Egypt from Jerusalem from altar go down = sink , in water go down to She’ôl fig. going down (dissolving) in tears = be prostrated of divine manifestations: descend of inanimate things Hiph . cause to come or go down bring down send down rain = cause to flow down = lay prostrate to (acc.) threshing-floor bring down to She’ôl take down (from cart) let down Hoph . be brought down be taken downScroll for more

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

וְandאֶרְאֶ֔הto 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

הַquestion markerכְּlike/asצַעֲקָתָ֛cryCry, outcry.צְעָקָה n.f . cry , outcryהּherScroll for more

הַtheבָּ֥אָהto 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

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

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

consumptionCompletion, complete destruction, consumption, annihilation.כָּלָה n.f . completion , complete destruction , consumption , annihilationScroll for more

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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll 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

And … turned

from thence

the men

and went

toward Sodom

but Abraham

yet

stood

before

Jehovah

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וַיִּפְנ֤וּvah-yeef-NOO

מִשָּׁם֙mee-SHAHM

הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֔יםhah-ah-nah-SHEEM

וַיֵּלְכ֖וּvah-yeh-leh-CHOO

סְדֹ֑מָהseh-DOH-mah

וְאַ֨בְרָהָ֔םveh-ah-veh-rah-HAHM

עוֹדֶ֥נּוּoh-DEH-noo

עֹמֵ֖דoh-MED

לִפְנֵ֥יlee-feh-NAY

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

Letters

וַ + יִּפְנ֤וּ

מִ + שָּׁם֙

הָֽ + אֲנָשִׁ֔ים

וַ + יֵּלְכ֖וּ

סְדֹ֑מָ + ה

וְ + אַ֨בְרָהָ֔ם

עוֹדֶ֥ + נּוּ

עֹמֵ֖ד

לִ + פְנֵ֥י

יהוה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּפְנ֤וּHebrew verb

מִHebrew prefixשָּׁם֙Hebrew adverb

הָֽHebrew prefixאֲנָשִׁ֔יםHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּלְכ֖וּHebrew verb

סְדֹ֑מָname of a placeהHebrew suffix

וְHebrew conjunctionאַ֨בְרָהָ֔םname of a person

עוֹדֶ֥Hebrew adjectiveנּוּsubject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

עֹמֵ֖דHebrew verb

לִHebrew prefixפְנֵ֥יHebrew noun, masculine

יהוהname of a title or other name

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּפְנ֤וּto turnTurn.פָּנָה 135 vb . turn Qal 117 turn toward turn from turn and do a thing turn , decline turn toward , approach turn and look , look of inanimate things, face esp. fig. look at, regard look for = expect fig. look at = consider Hiph . turn make a turn , shew (signs of) turning Hoph . be ye turned back!Scroll for more

מִfromשָּׁם֙thereThere, thither.שָׁם adv . there , thitherScroll for more

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

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

סְדֹ֑מָSodomSodom.סְדֹם 39 n.pr.loc . Sodom , important Canaanitish name (usu.) with GomorrahהtowardScroll for more

וְandאַ֨בְרָהָ֔םAbrahamExalted father, Abram, Abraham.אַבְרָם n.pr.m . ( id ., Thes al. exalted father ) Abram = אַבְרָהָם AbrahamScroll for more

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

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

לִto/forפְנֵ֥יface: 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

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 … drew near

Abraham

and said

Wilt

thou consume

the righteous

with

the wicked

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וַיִּגַּ֥שׁvah-yee-GAHSH

אַבְרָהָ֖םahv-rah-HAHM

וַיֹּאמַ֑רvah-yoh-MAHR

הַאַ֣ףhah-AHF

תִּסְפֶּ֔הtees-PEH

צַדִּ֖יקtsah-DEEK

עִםeem

רָשָֽׁעrah-SHAH

Letters

וַ + יִּגַּ֥שׁ

אַבְרָהָ֖ם

וַ + יֹּאמַ֑ר

הַ + אַ֣ף

תִּסְפֶּ֔ה

צַדִּ֖יק

עִם

רָשָֽׁע

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וַHebrew conjunctionיִּגַּ֥שׁHebrew verb

אַבְרָהָ֖םname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּאמַ֑רHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixאַ֣ףHebrew particle

תִּסְפֶּ֔הHebrew verb

צַדִּ֖יקHebrew adjective

עִםHebrew preposition

רָשָֽׁעHebrew noun

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּגַּ֥שׁto approach: approachDraw near, approach.[ נָגַשׁ ] 125 vb . draw near , approach Qal draw near or come near Niph . draw near Hiph . cause to approach , bring near , bring Hoph . thy feet have not been brought near (put into) fetters ; it (impers.) is offered to my name Hithp . draw near!Scroll for more

AbrahamExalted father, Abram, Abraham.אַבְרָם n.pr.m . ( id ., Thes al. exalted father ) Abram = אַבְרָהָם AbrahamScroll for more

וַandיֹּאמַ֑רto 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

הַquestion markerאַ֣ףalsoAlso, yea.אַף conj . denoting addition, esp. of something greater, also , yeaScroll for more

to snatchSweep, snatch away, catch up.[ סָפָה ] vb . sweep or snatch away , catch up Qal intrans. be snatched away trans. sweep away Niph . be swept away , destroyed be caught up , captured Hiph . I will catch up against them calamitiesScroll for more

righteousJust, righteous.צַדִּיק 206 adj . just , righteousScroll 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

wickedWicked, criminal.רָשָׁע 263 adj . wicked , criminalScroll for more

Peradventure

there are

fifty

righteous

within

the city

wilt

thou consume

and not

spare

the place

for

fifty

the … righteous

that

are therein

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אוּלַ֥יoo-LAI

יֵ֛שׁyesh

חֲמִשִּׁ֥יםchah-mee-SHEEM

צַדִּיקִ֖םtsah-dee-KEEM

בְּת֣וֹךְbeh-TOHCH

הָעִ֑ירhah-EER

הַאַ֤ףhah-AHF

תִּסְפֶּה֙tees-PEH

וְלֹאveh-LOH

תִשָּׂ֣אtee-SAH

לַמָּק֔וֹםlah-mah-KOHM

לְמַ֛עַןleh-MAH-ahn

חֲמִשִּׁ֥יםchah-mee-SHEEM

הַצַּדִּיקִ֖םhah-tsah-dee-KEEM

אֲשֶׁ֥רah-SHEHR

בְּקִרְבָּֽהּbeh-keer-BAH

Letters

אוּלַ֥י

יֵ֛שׁ

חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים

צַדִּיקִ֖ם

בְּ + ת֣וֹךְ

הָ + עִ֑יר

הַ + אַ֤ף

תִּסְפֶּה֙

וְ + לֹא

תִשָּׂ֣א

לַ + [הַ] + מָּק֔וֹם

לְמַ֛עַן

חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים

הַ + צַּדִּיקִ֖ם

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

בְּ + קִרְבָּֽ + הּ

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אוּלַ֥יHebrew adverb

יֵ֛שׁHebrew adjective

חֲמִשִּׁ֥יםHebrew noun

צַדִּיקִ֖םHebrew adjective

בְּHebrew prefixת֣וֹךְHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixעִ֑ירHebrew noun, feminine

הַHebrew prefixאַ֤ףHebrew particle

תִּסְפֶּה֙Hebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionלֹאHebrew negative

תִשָּׂ֣אHebrew verb

לַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixמָּק֔וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

לְמַ֛עַןHebrew preposition or Hebrew conjunction

חֲמִשִּׁ֥יםHebrew noun

הַHebrew prefixצַּדִּיקִ֖םHebrew adjective

אֲשֶׁ֥רHebrew relative pronoun

בְּHebrew prefixקִרְבָּֽHebrew noun, masculineהּpossessive suffix, 3rd person feminine singular

What It Can Mean

perhapsPeradventure, perhaps.אוּלַי 44 and ( Gn 24:39 ) אֻלַי adv . peradventure , perhaps ; usually expressing a hope followed by another clause, it expresses virtually the protasis = if peradventure unlessScroll for more

thereBeing, substance, existence.יֵשׁ 137 subst . being , substance , existence substance elsewhere (prop. as a subst. in in the st. c.), it asserts existence , and so corresponds to the verb substantive , is ( are , was , were , will be ), lit. the being , presence of …Scroll for more

fiftyFifty.חֲמִשִּׁים 164 n.pl . (a) fiftyScroll for more

righteousJust, righteous.צַדִּיק 206 adj . just , righteousScroll for more

בְּin/on/withת֣וֹךְmidstMidst.תָּ֫וֶךְ 416 subst . midstScroll for more

הָtheעִ֑ירcityCity, 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

הַquestion markerאַ֤ףalsoAlso, yea.אַף conj . denoting addition, esp. of something greater, also , yeaScroll for more

to snatchSweep, snatch away, catch up.[ סָפָה ] vb . sweep or snatch away , catch up Qal intrans. be snatched away trans. sweep away Niph . be swept away , destroyed be caught up , captured Hiph . I will catch up against them calamitiesScroll for more

וְandלֹאnotNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

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

לַto/for[הַ]theמָּק֔וֹםplaceStanding-place, place.מָקוֹם , מָקֹם 399 n.m . standing-place , place standing-place station , where soldiers are placed post , office place where a thing belongs esp. place of human abode of י׳ ’s abode place in gen. place , locality , spot space , room space , distance , between region , quarter , direction peculiar usesScroll for more

becausePurpose, intent, for the sake of, on account of, to the intent, in order that.[ מַ֫עַן ] subst . purpose , intent , only with לְ , in לְמַ֫עַן 271 prep . and conj . for the sake of , on account of , to the intent or in order thatScroll for more

fiftyFifty.חֲמִשִּׁים 164 n.pl . (a) fiftyScroll for more

הַtheצַּדִּיקִ֖םrighteousJust, righteous.צַדִּיק 206 adj . just , righteousScroll for more

which

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

That be far

from thee

to do

after … manner

this

to slay

the righteous

with

the wicked

that so … should be

the righteous

as the wicked

that be far

from thee

shall … the Judge

of all

the earth

not

do

right

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חָלִ֨לָהchah-LEE-lah

לְּךָ֜leh-CHAH

מֵעֲשֹׂ֣תmeh-ah-SOHT

כַּדָּבָ֣רkah-dah-VAHR

הַזֶּ֗הhah-ZEH

לְהָמִ֤יתleh-hah-MEET

צַדִּיק֙tsah-DEEK

עִםeem

רָשָׁ֔עrah-SHAH

וְהָיָ֥הveh-hah-YAH

כַצַּדִּ֖יקchah-tsah-DEEK

כָּרָשָׁ֑עkah-rah-SHAH

חָלִ֣לָהchah-LEE-lah

לָּ֔ךְlahch

הֲשֹׁפֵט֙hah-shoh-FET

כָּלkohl

הָאָ֔רֶץhah-AH-rets

לֹ֥אloh

יַעֲשֶׂ֖הyah-ah-SEH

מִשְׁפָּֽטmeesh-PAHT

Letters

חָלִ֨לָ + ה

לְּ + ךָ֜

מֵ + עֲשֹׂ֣ת

כַּ + [הַ] + דָּבָ֣ר

הַ + זֶּ֗ה

לְ + הָמִ֤ית

צַדִּיק֙

עִם

רָשָׁ֔ע

וְ + הָיָ֥ה

כַ + [הַ] + צַּדִּ֖יק

כָּ + [הַ] + רָשָׁ֑ע

חָלִ֣לָ + ה

לָּ֔ + ךְ

הֲ + שֹׁפֵט֙

כָּל

הָ + אָ֔רֶץ

לֹ֥א

יַעֲשֶׂ֖ה

מִשְׁפָּֽט

The Pieces

חָלִ֨לָHebrew interjectionה

לְּHebrew prefixךָ֜object suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

מֵHebrew prefixעֲשֹׂ֣תHebrew verb

כַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixדָּבָ֣רHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixזֶּ֗הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

לְHebrew prefixהָמִ֤יתHebrew verb

צַדִּיק֙Hebrew adjective

עִםHebrew preposition

רָשָׁ֔עHebrew noun

וְHebrew conjunctionהָיָ֥הHebrew verb

כַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixצַּדִּ֖יקHebrew adjective

כָּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixרָשָׁ֑עHebrew noun

חָלִ֣לָHebrew interjectionה

לָּ֔Hebrew prefixךְobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

הֲHebrew prefixשֹׁפֵט֙Hebrew verb

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixאָ֔רֶץHebrew noun, feminine

לֹ֥אHebrew negative

יַעֲשֶׂ֖הHebrew verb

מִשְׁפָּֽטHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

חָלִ֨לָforbidAd profanum!, far be it.חָלִ֫ילָה subst . used as exclam. lit. ad profanum! i.e. far be itהSee the dictionary entry below.Scroll for more

לְּto/forךָ֜you

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

כַּlike/as[הַ]theדָּבָ֣רwordSpeech, 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

הַtheזֶּ֗הthisThis, 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

לְto/forהָמִ֤יתto dieDie.מוּת vb . die Qal die , of natural or other causes die as a penalty = be put to death Po‛lel . kill , put to death , despatch (intens.) Hiph . abs., elsewhere c. acc., subj. man subj. God, by inflicting penalty of animals killing men bring to a premature death Hoph . be killed , put to deathScroll for more

righteousJust, righteous.צַדִּיק 206 adj . just , righteousScroll 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

wickedWicked, criminal.רָשָׁע 263 adj . wicked , criminalScroll for more

וְandהָיָ֥הto 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

כַlike/as[הַ]theצַּדִּ֖יקrighteousJust, righteous.צַדִּיק 206 adj . just , righteousScroll for more

כָּlike/as[הַ]theרָשָׁ֑עwickedWicked, criminal.רָשָׁע 263 adj . wicked , criminalScroll for more

חָלִ֣לָforbidAd profanum!, far be it.חָלִ֫ילָה subst . used as exclam. lit. ad profanum! i.e. far be itהSee the dictionary entry below.Scroll for more

לָּ֔to/forךְyou

הֲquestion markerשֹׁפֵט֙to judgeJudge, govern.שָׁפַט 185 vb . judge , govern Qal act as law-giver , judge , governor specif. decide controversy , discriminate betw. persons, in civil, political, domestic and religious questions execute judgment Niph . recipr., enter into controversy , plead pass. be judged Pô‛el = my opponent-at-lawScroll 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

הָtheאָ֔רֶץland: country/planetEarth, 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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

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

justice: 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

And … said

Jehovah

If

I find

in Sodom

fifty

righteous

within

the city

then I will spare

all

the place

for their sake

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וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

אִםeem

אֶמְצָ֥אem-TSAH

בִסְדֹ֛םvee-seh-DOHM

חֲמִשִּׁ֥יםchah-mee-SHEEM

צַדִּיקִ֖םtsah-dee-KEEM

בְּת֣וֹךְbeh-TOHCH

הָעִ֑ירhah-EER

וְנָשָׂ֥אתִיveh-nah-SAH-tee

לְכָלleh-CHAHL

הַמָּק֖וֹםhah-mah-KOHM

בַּעֲבוּרָֽםbah-ah-voo-RAHM

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

יהוה

אִם

אֶמְצָ֥א

בִ + סְדֹ֛ם

חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים

צַדִּיקִ֖ם

בְּ + ת֣וֹךְ

הָ + עִ֑יר

וְ + נָשָׂ֥אתִי

לְ + כָל

הַ + מָּק֖וֹם

בַּ + עֲבוּרָֽ + ם

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וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

אִםHebrew conditional

אֶמְצָ֥אHebrew verb

בִHebrew prefixסְדֹ֛םname of a place

חֲמִשִּׁ֥יםHebrew noun

צַדִּיקִ֖םHebrew adjective

בְּHebrew prefixת֣וֹךְHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixעִ֑ירHebrew noun, feminine

וְHebrew conjunctionנָשָׂ֥אתִיHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixכָלHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixמָּק֖וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

בַּHebrew prefixעֲבוּרָֽHebrew prepositionםobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

What It Can Mean

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

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

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

בִin/on/withסְדֹ֛םSodomSodom.סְדֹם 39 n.pr.loc . Sodom , important Canaanitish name (usu.) with GomorrahScroll for more

fiftyFifty.חֲמִשִּׁים 164 n.pl . (a) fiftyScroll for more

righteousJust, righteous.צַדִּיק 206 adj . just , righteousScroll for more

בְּin/on/withת֣וֹךְmidstMidst.תָּ֫וֶךְ 416 subst . midstScroll for more

הָtheעִ֑ירcityCity, 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

וְandנָשָׂ֥אתִיto 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

לְto/forכָלallThe 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

הַtheמָּק֖וֹםplaceStanding-place, place.מָקוֹם , מָקֹם 399 n.m . standing-place , place standing-place station , where soldiers are placed post , office place where a thing belongs esp. place of human abode of י׳ ’s abode place in gen. place , locality , spot space , room space , distance , between region , quarter , direction peculiar usesScroll for more

בַּin/on/withעֲבוּרָֽfor the sake ofFor the sake of, on account of, in order that.[ עָבוּר ] n . only in בַּעֲבוּר 47, בַּעֲבֻר , prep . and conj . for the sake of , on account of , in order thatםthemScroll for more

And … answered

Abraham

and said

Behold

now

I have taken upon me

to speak

unto

the Lord

who … but

am … dust

and ashes

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וַיַּ֥עַןvah-YAH-ahn

אַבְרָהָ֖םahv-rah-HAHM

וַיֹּאמַ֑רvah-yoh-MAHR

הִנֵּהhee-NEH

נָ֤אnah

הוֹאַ֨לְתִּי֙hoh-AH-leh-tee

לְדַבֵּ֣רleh-dah-BEHR

אֶלel

אֲדֹנָ֔יah-doh-NAI

וְאָנֹכִ֖יveh-ah-noh-CHEE

עָפָ֥רah-FAHR

וָאֵֽפֶרvah-EH-fehr

Letters

וַ + יַּ֥עַן

אַבְרָהָ֖ם

וַ + יֹּאמַ֑ר

הִנֵּה

נָ֤א

הוֹאַ֨לְתִּי֙

לְ + דַבֵּ֣ר

אֶל

אֲדֹנָ֔ + י

וְ + אָנֹכִ֖י

עָפָ֥ר

וָ + אֵֽפֶר

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֥עַןHebrew verb

אַבְרָהָ֖םname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּאמַ֑רHebrew verb

הִנֵּהHebrew interjection

נָ֤אHebrew interjection

הוֹאַ֨לְתִּי֙Hebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixדַבֵּ֣רHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

אֲדֹנָ֔Hebrew noun, masculineיHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionאָנֹכִ֖יHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

עָפָ֥רHebrew noun, masculine

וָHebrew conjunctionאֵֽפֶרHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיַּ֥עַןto 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

AbrahamExalted father, Abram, Abraham.אַבְרָם n.pr.m . ( id ., Thes al. exalted father ) Abram = אַבְרָהָם AbrahamScroll for more

וַandיֹּאמַ֑רto 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

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

be willingShew willingness, be pleased, determine, undertake.[ יָאַל ] vb . only Hiph . shew willingness , be pleased , determine , undertake to do anything (and do it)Scroll for more

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

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

אֲדֹנָ֔LordLord.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.)יAdonaiLord.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.)Scroll for more

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

dustDry earth, dust.עָפָר n.m . dry earth , dustScroll for more

וָandאֵֽפֶרashesAshes, light, flying.אֵ֫פֶר n.[m.] ashes (as light , flying ?)Scroll for more

peradventure

there shall lack

fifty

the … righteous

five

wilt thou destroy

for lack of five

The ASV does not translate this word.

all

the city

And he said

not

I will … destroy

if

I find

there

forty

and five

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א֠וּלַיoo-LAI

יַחְסְר֞וּןyahch-seh-ROON

חֲמִשִּׁ֤יםchah-mee-SHEEM

הַצַּדִּיקִם֙hah-tsah-dee-KEEM

חֲמִשָּׁ֔הchah-mee-SHAH

הֲתַשְׁחִ֥יתhah-tahsh-CHEET

בַּחֲמִשָּׁ֖הbah-chah-mee-SHAH

אֶתet

כָּלkohl

הָעִ֑ירhah-EER

וַיֹּ֨אמֶר֙vah-YOH-mehr

לֹ֣אloh

אַשְׁחִ֔יתahsh-CHEET

אִםeem

אֶמְצָ֣אem-TSAH

שָׁ֔םshahm

אַרְבָּעִ֖יםahr-bah-EEM

וַחֲמִשָּֽׁהvah-chah-mee-SHAH

Letters

א֠וּלַי

יַחְסְר֞וּ + ן

חֲמִשִּׁ֤ים

הַ + צַּדִּיקִם֙

חֲמִשָּׁ֔ה

הֲ + תַשְׁחִ֥ית

בַּ + חֲמִשָּׁ֖ה

אֶת

כָּל

הָ + עִ֑יר

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר֙

לֹ֣א

אַשְׁחִ֔ית

אִם

אֶמְצָ֣א

שָׁ֔ם

אַרְבָּעִ֖ים

וַ + חֲמִשָּֽׁה

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א֠וּלַיHebrew adverb

יַחְסְר֞וּHebrew verbןHebrew suffix

חֲמִשִּׁ֤יםHebrew noun

הַHebrew prefixצַּדִּיקִם֙Hebrew adjective

חֲמִשָּׁ֔הHebrew noun

הֲHebrew prefixתַשְׁחִ֥יתHebrew verb

בַּHebrew prefixחֲמִשָּׁ֖הHebrew noun

אֶתHebrew particle

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixעִ֑ירHebrew noun, feminine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶר֙Hebrew verb

לֹ֣אHebrew negative

אַשְׁחִ֔יתHebrew verb

אִםHebrew conditional

אֶמְצָ֣אHebrew verb

שָׁ֔םHebrew adverb

אַרְבָּעִ֖יםHebrew noun

וַHebrew conjunctionחֲמִשָּֽׁהHebrew noun

What It Can Mean

perhapsPeradventure, perhaps.אוּלַי 44 and ( Gn 24:39 ) אֻלַי adv . peradventure , perhaps ; usually expressing a hope followed by another clause, it expresses virtually the protasis = if peradventure unlessScroll for more

יַחְסְר֞וּto lackLack, need, be lacking, decrease.חָסֵר vb . lack , need , be lacking , decrease Qal lack be lacking diminish , decrease Pi . cause to lack Hiph . cause to be lacking , failןpossible emphasis endingScroll for more

fiftyFifty.חֲמִשִּׁים 164 n.pl . (a) fiftyScroll for more

הַtheצַּדִּיקִם֙righteousJust, righteous.צַדִּיק 206 adj . just , righteousScroll for more

fiveFive.חָמֵשׁ , חֲמִשָּׁה 342 n.m . and f . fiveScroll for more

הֲquestion markerתַשְׁחִ֥יתto ruinGo to ruin.[ שָׁחַת ] 161 vb . go to ruin (?) Niph . be marred , spoiled Pi . spoil , ruin pervert , corrupt Hiph . spoil , ruin pervert , corrupt Hoph . spoiled , ruinedScroll for more

בַּin/on/withחֲמִשָּׁ֖הfiveFive.חָמֵשׁ , חֲמִשָּׁה 342 n.m . and f . fiveScroll 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

הָtheעִ֑ירcityCity, 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

וַandיֹּ֨אמֶר֙to 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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

to ruinGo to ruin.[ שָׁחַת ] 161 vb . go to ruin (?) Niph . be marred , spoiled Pi . spoil , ruin pervert , corrupt Hiph . spoil , ruin pervert , corrupt Hoph . spoiled , ruinedScroll for more

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

thereThere, thither.שָׁם adv . there , thitherScroll for more

fortyForty.אַרְבָּעִים a fortyScroll for more

וַandחֲמִשָּֽׁהfiveFive.חָמֵשׁ , חֲמִשָּׁה 342 n.m . and f . fiveScroll for more

And he

yet again

spake

unto him

and said

Peradventure

there shall be … found

there

forty

And he said

not

I will … do

for … sake

the forty’s

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וַיֹּ֨סֶףvah-YOH-sef

ע֜וֹדohd

לְדַבֵּ֤רleh-dah-BEHR

אֵלָיו֙eh-LAHV

וַיֹּאמַ֔רvah-yoh-MAHR

אוּלַ֛יoo-LAI

יִמָּצְא֥וּןyee-mah-tseh-OON

שָׁ֖םshahm

אַרְבָּעִ֑יםahr-bah-EEM

וַיֹּ֨אמֶר֙vah-YOH-mehr

לֹ֣אloh

אֶֽעֱשֶׂ֔הeh-eh-SEH

בַּעֲב֖וּרbah-ah-VOOR

הָאַרְבָּעִֽיםhah-ahr-bah-EEM

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֨סֶף

ע֜וֹד

לְ + דַבֵּ֤ר

אֵלָי + ו֙

וַ + יֹּאמַ֔ר

אוּלַ֛י

יִמָּצְא֥וּ + ן

שָׁ֖ם

אַרְבָּעִ֑ים

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר֙

לֹ֣א

אֶֽעֱשֶׂ֔ה

בַּ + עֲב֖וּר

הָ + אַרְבָּעִֽים

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וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨סֶףHebrew verb

ע֜וֹדHebrew adjective

לְHebrew prefixדַבֵּ֤רHebrew verb

אֵלָיHebrew prepositionו֙object suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּאמַ֔רHebrew verb

אוּלַ֛יHebrew adverb

יִמָּצְא֥וּHebrew verbןHebrew suffix

שָׁ֖םHebrew adverb

אַרְבָּעִ֑יםHebrew noun

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶר֙Hebrew verb

לֹ֣אHebrew negative

אֶֽעֱשֶׂ֔הHebrew verb

בַּHebrew prefixעֲב֖וּרHebrew preposition

הָHebrew prefixאַרְבָּעִֽיםHebrew noun

What It Can Mean

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

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

לְto/forדַבֵּ֤רto 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

אֵלָיto 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 toו֙himScroll for more

וַandיֹּאמַ֔רto 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

perhapsPeradventure, perhaps.אוּלַי 44 and ( Gn 24:39 ) אֻלַי adv . peradventure , perhaps ; usually expressing a hope followed by another clause, it expresses virtually the protasis = if peradventure unlessScroll for more

יִמָּצְא֥וּto 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 untoןpossible emphasis endingScroll for more

thereThere, thither.שָׁם adv . there , thitherScroll for more

fortyForty.אַרְבָּעִים a fortyScroll for more

וַandיֹּ֨אמֶר֙to 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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

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

בַּin/on/withעֲב֖וּרfor the sake ofFor the sake of, on account of, in order that.[ עָבוּר ] n . only in בַּעֲבוּר 47, בַּעֲבֻר , prep . and conj . for the sake of , on account of , in order thatScroll for more

הָtheאַרְבָּעִֽיםfortyForty.אַרְבָּעִים a fortyScroll for more

And he said

not

Oh

let … be angry

the Lord

and I will speak

peradventure

there shall … be found

there

thirty

And he said

not

I will … do

if

I find

there

thirty

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וַ֠יֹּאמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

אַלahl

נָ֞אnah

יִ֤חַרYEE-chahr

לַֽאדֹנָי֙lah-doh-NAI

וַאֲדַבֵּ֔רָהvah-ah-dah-BEH-rah

אוּלַ֛יoo-LAI

יִמָּצְא֥וּןyee-mah-tseh-OON

שָׁ֖םshahm

שְׁלֹשִׁ֑יםsheh-loh-SHEEM

וַיֹּ֨אמֶר֙vah-YOH-mehr

לֹ֣אloh

אֶֽעֱשֶׂ֔הeh-eh-SEH

אִםeem

אֶמְצָ֥אem-TSAH

שָׁ֖םshahm

שְׁלֹשִֽׁיםsheh-loh-SHEEM

Letters

וַ֠ + יֹּאמֶר

אַל

נָ֞א

יִ֤חַר

לַֽ + אדֹנָ + י֙

וַ + אֲדַבֵּ֔רָה

אוּלַ֛י

יִמָּצְא֥וּ + ן

שָׁ֖ם

שְׁלֹשִׁ֑ים

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר֙

לֹ֣א

אֶֽעֱשֶׂ֔ה

אִם

אֶמְצָ֥א

שָׁ֖ם

שְׁלֹשִֽׁים

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וַ֠Hebrew conjunctionיֹּאמֶרHebrew verb

אַלHebrew negative

נָ֞אHebrew interjection

יִ֤חַרHebrew verb

לַֽHebrew prefixאדֹנָHebrew noun, masculineי֙Hebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲדַבֵּ֔רָהHebrew verb

אוּלַ֛יHebrew adverb

יִמָּצְא֥וּHebrew verbןHebrew suffix

שָׁ֖םHebrew adverb

שְׁלֹשִׁ֑יםHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶר֙Hebrew verb

לֹ֣אHebrew negative

אֶֽעֱשֶׂ֔הHebrew verb

אִםHebrew conditional

אֶמְצָ֥אHebrew verb

שָׁ֖םHebrew adverb

שְׁלֹשִֽׁיםHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַ֠andיֹּאמֶרto 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

not

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

to be incensedBurn, be kindled.חָרָה vb . burn , be kindled , of anger Qal of man of God Niph . be angry with Hiph . burned with zeal (?) in repairing ; and kindled his anger against me Hithp . heat oneself in vexation .—The foll. forms are somewhat dub.: how canst thou hotly contend (in a race) with the horses ?; because thou strivest eagerly (to excel) in cedarScroll for more

לַֽto/forאדֹנָLordLord.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.)י֙AdonaiLord.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.)Scroll for more

וַandאֲדַבֵּ֔רָהto 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

perhapsPeradventure, perhaps.אוּלַי 44 and ( Gn 24:39 ) אֻלַי adv . peradventure , perhaps ; usually expressing a hope followed by another clause, it expresses virtually the protasis = if peradventure unlessScroll for more

יִמָּצְא֥וּto 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 untoןpossible emphasis endingScroll for more

thereThere, thither.שָׁם adv . there , thitherScroll for more

thirtyThirty.שְׁלֹשִׁים (very seldom שְׁלוֹשִׁים , שְׁלֹשִׁם ) 174 n.indecl . thirty bef. n. sg. as ordin.Scroll for more

וַandיֹּ֨אמֶר֙to 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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

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

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

thereThere, thither.שָׁם adv . there , thitherScroll for more

thirtyThirty.שְׁלֹשִׁים (very seldom שְׁלוֹשִׁים , שְׁלֹשִׁם ) 174 n.indecl . thirty bef. n. sg. as ordin.Scroll for more

And he said

Behold

now

I have taken upon me

to speak

unto

the Lord

peradventure

there shall be … found

there

twenty

And he said

not

I will … destroy

for … sake

the twenty’s

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וַיֹּ֗אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

הִנֵּֽהhee-NEH

נָ֤אnah

הוֹאַ֨לְתִּי֙hoh-AH-leh-tee

לְדַבֵּ֣רleh-dah-BEHR

אֶלel

אֲדֹנָ֔יah-doh-NAI

אוּלַ֛יoo-LAI

יִמָּצְא֥וּןyee-mah-tseh-OON

שָׁ֖םshahm

עֶשְׂרִ֑יםes-REEM

וַיֹּ֨אמֶר֙vah-YOH-mehr

לֹ֣אloh

אַשְׁחִ֔יתahsh-CHEET

בַּעֲב֖וּרbah-ah-VOOR

הָֽעֶשְׂרִֽיםhah-es-REEM

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֗אמֶר

הִנֵּֽה

נָ֤א

הוֹאַ֨לְתִּי֙

לְ + דַבֵּ֣ר

אֶל

אֲדֹנָ֔ + י

אוּלַ֛י

יִמָּצְא֥וּ + ן

שָׁ֖ם

עֶשְׂרִ֑ים

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר֙

לֹ֣א

אַשְׁחִ֔ית

בַּ + עֲב֖וּר

הָֽ + עֶשְׂרִֽים

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֗אמֶרHebrew verb

הִנֵּֽהHebrew interjection

נָ֤אHebrew interjection

הוֹאַ֨לְתִּי֙Hebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixדַבֵּ֣רHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

אֲדֹנָ֔Hebrew noun, masculineיHebrew noun, masculine

אוּלַ֛יHebrew adverb

יִמָּצְא֥וּHebrew verbןHebrew suffix

שָׁ֖םHebrew adverb

עֶשְׂרִ֑יםHebrew noun

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶר֙Hebrew verb

לֹ֣אHebrew negative

אַשְׁחִ֔יתHebrew verb

בַּHebrew prefixעֲב֖וּרHebrew preposition

הָֽHebrew prefixעֶשְׂרִֽיםHebrew noun