Judges 9 — Open Scroll

And … went

Abimelech

the son

of Jerubbaal

to Shechem

unto

brethren

his mother’s

and spake

with them

and with

all

the family

of the house

of … father

his mother’s

saying

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וַיֵּ֨לֶךְvah-YEH-lech

אֲבִימֶ֤לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

בֶּןben

יְרֻבַּ֨עַל֙yeh-roo-BAH-ahl

שְׁכֶ֔מָהsheh-CHEH-mah

אֶלel

אֲחֵ֖יah-CHAY

אִמּ֑וֹee-MOH

וַיְדַבֵּ֣רvah-yeh-dah-BEHR

אֲלֵיהֶ֔םah-lay-HEM

וְאֶלveh-EL

כָּלkohl

מִשְׁפַּ֛חַתmeesh-PAH-chaht

בֵּיתbayt

אֲבִ֥יah-VEE

אִמּ֖וֹee-MOH

לֵאמֹֽרleh-MOHR

Letters

וַ + יֵּ֨לֶךְ

אֲבִימֶ֤לֶךְ

בֶּן

יְרֻבַּ֨עַל֙

שְׁכֶ֔מָ + ה

אֶל

אֲחֵ֖י

אִמּ֑ + וֹ

וַ + יְדַבֵּ֣ר

אֲלֵי + הֶ֔ם

וְ + אֶל

כָּל

מִשְׁפַּ֛חַת

בֵּית

אֲבִ֥י

אִמּ֖ + וֹ

לֵ + אמֹֽר

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֨לֶךְHebrew verb

אֲבִימֶ֤לֶךְname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

יְרֻבַּ֨עַל֙name of a person

שְׁכֶ֔מָname of a placeהHebrew suffix

אֶלHebrew preposition

אֲחֵ֖יHebrew noun, masculine

אִמּ֑Hebrew noun, feminineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיְדַבֵּ֣רHebrew verb

אֲלֵיHebrew prepositionהֶ֔םobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶלHebrew preposition

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

מִשְׁפַּ֛חַתHebrew noun, feminine

בֵּיתHebrew noun, masculine

אֲבִ֥יHebrew noun, masculine

אִמּ֖Hebrew noun, feminineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹֽרHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

וַandיֵּ֨לֶךְto 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

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll 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

Jerubbaal

שְׁכֶ֔מָShechemהtoward

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

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

אִמּ֑motherMother.אֵם 221 n.f . mother lit. (human) mother fig. of Deborah as caring for her people of animals, dam = point of departure or divisionוֹhisScroll for more

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

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

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

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

familyClan.מִשְׁפָּחָה 303 n.f . clan clan = guild = species , kind pl. = aristocratsScroll for more

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

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

אִמּ֖motherMother.אֵם 221 n.f . mother lit. (human) mother fig. of Deborah as caring for her people of animals, dam = point of departure or divisionוֹhisScroll for more

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

Speak

I pray you

in the ears

of all

the men

of Shechem

Whether

is better

for you

that … rule

over you

who are threescore … ten

persons

all

the sons

of Jerubbaal

or that

rule

over you

The ASV does not translate this word.

one

remember also

that

am your bone

and your flesh

I

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דַּבְּרוּdah-beh-ROO

נָ֞אnah

בְּאָזְנֵ֨יbeh-ah-zeh-NAY

כָלchohl

בַּעֲלֵ֣יbah-ah-LAY

שְׁכֶם֮sheh-CHEM

מַהmah

טּ֣וֹבtohv

לָכֶם֒lah-CHEM

הַמְשֹׁ֨לhah-meh-SHOHL

בָּכֶ֜םbah-CHEM

שִׁבְעִ֣יםsheev-EEM

אִ֗ישׁeesh

כֹּ֚לkohl

בְּנֵ֣יbeh-NAY

יְרֻבַּ֔עַלyeh-roo-BAH-ahl

אִםeem

מְשֹׁ֥לmeh-SHOHL

בָּכֶ֖םbah-CHEM

אִ֣ישׁeesh

אֶחָ֑דeh-CHAHD

וּזְכַרְתֶּ֕םoo-zeh-chahr-TEM

כִּֽיkee

עַצְמֵכֶםahts-meh-chem

וּבְשַׂרְכֶ֖םoo-veh-sah-reh-CHEM

אָנִֽיAH-nee

Letters

דַּבְּרוּ

נָ֞א

בְּ + אָזְנֵ֨י

כָל

בַּעֲלֵ֣י

שְׁכֶם֮

מַה

טּ֣וֹב

לָ + כֶם֒

הַ + מְשֹׁ֨ל

בָּ + כֶ֜ם

שִׁבְעִ֣ים

אִ֗ישׁ

כֹּ֚ל

בְּנֵ֣י

יְרֻבַּ֔עַל

אִם

מְשֹׁ֥ל

בָּ + כֶ֖ם

אִ֣ישׁ

אֶחָ֑ד

וּ + זְכַרְתֶּ֕ם

כִּֽי

עַצְמֵ + כֶם

וּ + בְשַׂרְ + כֶ֖ם

אָנִֽי

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דַּבְּרוּHebrew verb

נָ֞אHebrew interjection

בְּHebrew prefixאָזְנֵ֨יHebrew noun, feminine

כָלHebrew noun, masculine

בַּעֲלֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁכֶם֮name of a place

מַהHebrew interrogative

טּ֣וֹבHebrew adjective

לָHebrew prefixכֶם֒object suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

הַHebrew prefixמְשֹׁ֨לHebrew verb

בָּHebrew prefixכֶ֜םobject suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

שִׁבְעִ֣יםHebrew noun

אִ֗ישׁHebrew noun, masculine

כֹּ֚לHebrew noun, masculine

בְּנֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

יְרֻבַּ֔עַלname of a person

אִםHebrew conditional

מְשֹׁ֥לHebrew verb

בָּHebrew prefixכֶ֖םobject suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

אִ֣ישׁHebrew noun, masculine

אֶחָ֑דHebrew adjective

וּHebrew conjunctionזְכַרְתֶּ֕םHebrew verb

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

עַצְמֵHebrew noun, feminineכֶםpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

וּHebrew conjunctionבְשַׂרְHebrew noun, masculineכֶ֖םpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

אָנִֽיHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

What It Can Mean

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

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

בְּin/on/withאָזְנֵ֨יearEar.אֹ֫זֶן 188 n.f . Ex 29:20 ear ear , as part of body especially as organ of hearing open ears of , reveal toScroll 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

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

Shechem

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

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

לָto/forכֶם֒you

הַquestion markerמְשֹׁ֨לto ruleRule, have dominion, reign.מָשַׁל vb . rule , have dominion , reign Qal human subj., rule , have dominion over of heavenly bodies of God Hiph . cause to rule ; exercise dominionScroll for more

בָּin/on/withכֶ֜םyou

seventySeventy.שִׁבְעִים 91 n.pl . seventyScroll for more

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

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

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

Jerubbaal

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

to ruleRule, have dominion, reign.מָשַׁל vb . rule , have dominion , reign Qal human subj., rule , have dominion over of heavenly bodies of God Hiph . cause to rule ; exercise dominionScroll for more

בָּin/on/withכֶ֖םyou

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

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

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

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

עַצְמֵboneBone, substance, self.עֶ֫צֶם 125 n.f . bone , substance , selfכֶםyourScroll for more

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

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

And … spake

brethren

his mother’s

of him

in the ears

of all

the men

of Shechem

The ASV does not translate this word.

all

words

these

and … inclined

their hearts

to follow

Abimelech

for

they said

is our brother

He

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וַיְדַבְּר֨וּvah-yeh-dah-beh-ROO

אֲחֵֽיah-CHAY

אִמּ֜וֹee-MOH

עָלָ֗יוah-LAHV

בְּאָזְנֵי֙beh-ah-zeh-NAY

כָּלkohl

בַּעֲלֵ֣יbah-ah-LAY

שְׁכֶ֔םsheh-CHEM

אֵ֥תet

כָּלkohl

הַדְּבָרִ֖יםhah-deh-vah-REEM

הָאֵ֑לֶּהhah-EH-leh

וַיֵּ֤טvah-YET

לִבָּם֙lee-BAHM

אַחֲרֵ֣יah-chah-RAY

אֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

כִּ֥יkee

אָמְר֖וּah-meh-ROO

אָחִ֥ינוּah-CHEE-noo

הֽוּאhoo

Letters

וַ + יְדַבְּר֨וּ

אֲחֵֽי

אִמּ֜ + וֹ

עָלָ֗י + ו

בְּ + אָזְנֵי֙

כָּל

בַּעֲלֵ֣י

שְׁכֶ֔ם

אֵ֥ת

כָּל

הַ + דְּבָרִ֖ים

הָ + אֵ֑לֶּה

וַ + יֵּ֤ט

לִבָּ + ם֙

אַחֲרֵ֣י

אֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְ

כִּ֥י

אָמְר֖וּ

אָחִ֥י + נוּ

הֽוּא

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וַHebrew conjunctionיְדַבְּר֨וּHebrew verb

אֲחֵֽיHebrew noun, masculine

אִמּ֜Hebrew noun, feminineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

עָלָ֗יHebrew prepositionוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בְּHebrew prefixאָזְנֵי֙Hebrew noun, feminine

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

בַּעֲלֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁכֶ֔םname of a place

אֵ֥תHebrew particle

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixדְּבָרִ֖יםHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixאֵ֑לֶּהHebrew demonstrative pronoun

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֤טHebrew verb

לִבָּHebrew noun, masculineם֙possessive suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

אַחֲרֵ֣יHebrew adjective

אֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְname of a person

כִּ֥יHebrew conjunction

אָמְר֖וּHebrew verb

אָחִ֥יHebrew noun, masculineנוּpossessive suffix, 1st person plural

הֽוּאHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

What It Can Mean

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

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

אִמּ֜motherMother.אֵם 221 n.f . mother lit. (human) mother fig. of Deborah as caring for her people of animals, dam = point of departure or divisionוֹhisScroll for more

עָלָ֗יuponHeight.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

בְּin/on/withאָזְנֵי֙earEar.אֹ֫זֶן 188 n.f . Ex 29:20 ear ear , as part of body especially as organ of hearing open ears of , reveal toScroll 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

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

Shechem

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

הַtheדְּבָרִ֖יםwordSpeech, 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

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

וַandיֵּ֤טto stretchStretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend.נָטָה 215 vb . stretch out , spread out , extend , incline , bend Qal stretch out , extend , hand, rod stretch line and plummet = offer Spread out , i.e. pitch , tent Bend , turn , incline Niph . be stretched out Hiph . rarely stretch out , hand rarely spread out cloth on rock usu. turn , inclineScroll for more

לִבָּheartInner 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 courageם֙theirScroll 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

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll 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 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

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

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

And they gave

him

threescore … ten

pieces of silver

out of the house

of Baal berith

wherewith … hired

wherewith

Abimelech

fellows

vain

and light

who followed

him

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וַיִּתְּנוּvah-yee-teh-NOO

לוֹ֙loh

שִׁבְעִ֣יםsheev-EEM

כֶּ֔סֶףKEH-sef

מִבֵּ֖יתּmee-BAYT

בַ֣עַלVAH-ahl

בְּרִ֑יתbeh-REET

וַיִּשְׂכֹּ֨רvah-yees-KOHR

בָּהֶ֜םbah-HEM

אֲבִימֶ֗לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

אֲנָשִׁ֤יםah-nah-SHEEM

רֵיקִים֙ray-KEEM

וּפֹ֣חֲזִ֔יםoo-foh-chah-ZEEM

וַיֵּלְכ֖וּvah-yeh-leh-CHOO

אַחֲרָֽיוah-chah-RAHV

Letters

וַ + יִּתְּנוּ

ל + וֹ֙

שִׁבְעִ֣ים

כֶּ֔סֶף

מִ + בֵּ֖יתּ

בַ֣עַל

בְּרִ֑ית

וַ + יִּשְׂכֹּ֨ר

בָּ + הֶ֜ם

אֲבִימֶ֗לֶךְ

אֲנָשִׁ֤ים

רֵיקִים֙

וּ + פֹ֣חֲזִ֔ים

וַ + יֵּלְכ֖וּ

אַחֲרָֽי + ו

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וַHebrew conjunctionיִּתְּנוּHebrew verb

לHebrew prefixוֹ֙object suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

שִׁבְעִ֣יםHebrew noun

כֶּ֔סֶףHebrew noun, masculine

מִHebrew prefixבֵּ֖יתּHebrew noun, masculine

בַ֣עַלname of a title or other name

בְּרִ֑יתname of a title or other name

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשְׂכֹּ֨רHebrew verb

בָּHebrew prefixהֶ֜םobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

אֲבִימֶ֗לֶךְname of a person

אֲנָשִׁ֤יםHebrew noun, masculine

רֵיקִים֙Hebrew adjective

וּHebrew conjunctionפֹ֣חֲזִ֔יםHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּלְכ֖וּHebrew verb

אַחֲרָֽיHebrew adjectiveוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּתְּנוּto 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

לto/forוֹ֙him

seventySeventy.שִׁבְעִים 91 n.pl . seventyScroll for more

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

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

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

וַandיִּשְׂכֹּ֨רto hireHire.שָׂכַר vb . hire Qal hire Niph . hire oneself out Hithp . earn wagesScroll for more

בָּin/on/withהֶ֜םthem

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

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

worthlessEmpty, vain.[ רֵיק ], רֵק adj . empty , vainScroll for more

וּandפֹ֣חֲזִ֔יםbe recklessBe wanton, reckless.[ פָּחַז ] vb . be wanton , recklessScroll for more

וַandיֵּלְכ֖וּto go: followGo, 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

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

And he went

unto … house

his father’s

at Ophrah

and slew

The ASV does not translate this word.

his brethren

the sons

of Jerubbaal

threescore … ten

being … persons

upon

stone

one

but … was left

Jotham

son

of Jerubbaal

the youngest

for

he hid himself

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וַיָּבֹ֤אvah-yah-VOH

בֵיתvayt

אָבִיו֙ah-VEEV

עָפְרָ֔תָהah-feh-RAH-tah

וַֽיַּהֲרֹ֞גvah-yah-hah-ROHG

אֶתet

אֶחָ֧יוeh-CHAHV

בְּנֵֽיbeh-NAY

יְרֻבַּ֛עַלyeh-roo-BAH-ahl

שִׁבְּעִ֥יםshee-beh-EEM

אִ֖ישׁeesh

עַלahl

אֶ֣בֶןEH-ven

אֶחָ֑תeh-CHAHT

וַיִּוָּתֵ֞רvah-yee-vah-TEHR

יוֹתָ֧םyoh-TAHM

בֶּןben

יְרֻבַּ֛עַלyeh-roo-BAH-ahl

הַקָּטֹ֖ןhah-kah-TOHN

כִּ֥יkee

נֶחְבָּֽאnech-BAH

Letters

וַ + יָּבֹ֤א

בֵית

אָבִי + ו֙

עָפְרָ֔תָ + ה

וַֽ + יַּהֲרֹ֞ג

אֶת

אֶחָ֧י + ו

בְּנֵֽי

יְרֻבַּ֛עַל

שִׁבְּעִ֥ים

אִ֖ישׁ

עַל

אֶ֣בֶן

אֶחָ֑ת

וַ + יִּוָּתֵ֞ר

יוֹתָ֧ם

בֶּן

יְרֻבַּ֛עַל

הַ + קָּטֹ֖ן

כִּ֥י

נֶחְבָּֽא

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּבֹ֤אHebrew verb

בֵיתHebrew noun, masculine

אָבִיHebrew noun, masculineו֙possessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

עָפְרָ֔תָname of a placeהHebrew suffix

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיַּהֲרֹ֞גHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

אֶחָ֧יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בְּנֵֽיHebrew noun, masculine

יְרֻבַּ֛עַלname of a person

שִׁבְּעִ֥יםHebrew noun

אִ֖ישׁHebrew noun, masculine

עַלHebrew preposition

אֶ֣בֶןHebrew noun, feminine

אֶחָ֑תHebrew adjective

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּוָּתֵ֞רHebrew verb

יוֹתָ֧םname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

יְרֻבַּ֛עַלname of a person

הַHebrew prefixקָּטֹ֖ןHebrew adjective

כִּ֥יHebrew conjunction

נֶחְבָּֽאHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

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

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

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

עָפְרָ֔תָOphrahהtoward

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

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

Jerubbaal

seventySeventy.שִׁבְעִים 91 n.pl . seventyScroll for more

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

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

stoneStone.אֶ֫בֶן 274 n.f . stone in natural state stone , as material precious stone , gen. with modifying word stone containing metal , = ore a weight , as orig. stone plummet objects like stone in sim. (mostly poet.) of sinking in water In topogr. termsScroll for more

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

וַandיִּוָּתֵ֞רto remainRemain over.[ יָתַר ] 107 vb . remain over Qal Pt . the remainder Niph . be left over , remain over Hiph . leave over , leave abs. leave a remnant save over , i.e. presevre alive excel , shew pre-eminence shew excess = have more than enoughScroll for more

JothamYHWH is perfect.יוֹתָם n.pr.m . ( י׳ is perfect ) king of Judah, son of Azariah youngest son of Jerubaal (Gideon) a descendant of CalebScroll 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

Jerubbaal

הַtheקָּטֹ֖ןsmallSmall, insignificant.קָטֹן 64 adj . small , insignificantScroll 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 hideWithdraw, hide.[ חָבָא ] vb . withdraw , hide (not in Qal ) Niph . hide oneself Pu . have been hidden Hiph . hide , trans. Hoph . be hidden Hithp . draw back , hide oneself draw together , thicken , hardenScroll for more

And … assembled themselves together

all

the men

of Shechem

and all

the house

of Millo

and went

and made … king

The ASV does not translate this word.

Abimelech

The ASV does not translate this word.

by

the oak

of the pillar

that

was in Shechem

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וַיֵּאָ֨סְפ֜וּvah-yeh-ah-seh-FOO

כָּלkohl

בַּעֲלֵ֤יbah-ah-LAY

שְׁכֶם֙sheh-CHEM

וְכָלveh-CHAHL

בֵּ֣יתbayt

מִלּ֔וֹאmee-LOH

וַיֵּ֣לְכ֔וּvah-yeh-leh-CHOO

וַיַּמְלִ֥יכוּvah-yahm-LEE-choo

אֶתet

אֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

לְמֶ֑לֶךְleh-MEH-lech

עִםeem

אֵל֥וֹןeh-LOHN

מֻצָּ֖בmoo-TSAHV

אֲשֶׁ֥רah-SHEHR

בִּשְׁכֶֽםbee-sheh-CHEM

Letters

וַ + יֵּאָ֨סְפ֜וּ

כָּל

בַּעֲלֵ֤י

שְׁכֶם֙

וְ + כָל

בֵּ֣ית

מִלּ֔וֹא

וַ + יֵּ֣לְכ֔וּ

וַ + יַּמְלִ֥יכוּ

אֶת

אֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְ

לְ + מֶ֑לֶךְ

עִם

אֵל֥וֹן

מֻצָּ֖ב

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

בִּ + שְׁכֶֽם

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וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּאָ֨סְפ֜וּHebrew verb

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

בַּעֲלֵ֤יHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁכֶם֙name of a place

וְHebrew conjunctionכָלHebrew noun, masculine

בֵּ֣יתHebrew noun, masculine

מִלּ֔וֹאname of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֣לְכ֔וּHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּמְלִ֥יכוּHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

אֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְname of a person

לְHebrew prefixמֶ֑לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

עִםHebrew preposition

אֵל֥וֹןHebrew noun, masculine

מֻצָּ֖בHebrew verb

אֲשֶׁ֥רHebrew relative pronoun

בִּHebrew prefixשְׁכֶֽםname of a place

What It Can Mean

וַandיֵּאָ֨סְפ֜וּto gatherGather, remove.אָסַף 209 vb . gather , remove Qal gather , collect gather an individual into company of others bring up the rear of gather and take away , remove , withdraw Niph . assemble , be gathered , reflex. pass. of Qal 2 Pass. of Qal 4; be taken away , removed , perish Pi . gather harvest take in , receive into as subst. rearguard , rearward Pu . be gathered , of men Hithp . gather themselvesScroll 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

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

Shechem

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

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

MilloFill.מִלּוֹא n.pr.loc . (Thes ‘ fill ’ of earth, earthwork, but v. GFM Ju 9:6 );— near Shechem, site unknown citadel in Jerus. dub.; = 2?Scroll for more

וַandיֵּ֣לְכ֔וּto 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

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

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

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

לְto/forמֶ֑לֶךְkingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll 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

terebinthTerebinth.אֵלוֹן n.[f.] terebinthScroll 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

which

בִּin/on/withשְׁכֶֽםShechem

And when they told

to Jotham

he went

and stood

on the top

of mount

Gerizim

and lifted up

his voice

and cried

and said

unto them

Hearken

unto me

ye men

of Shechem

that … may hearken

unto you

God

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וַיַּגִּ֣דוּvah-yah-GEE-doo

לְיוֹתָ֗םleh-yoh-TAHM

וַיֵּ֨לֶךְ֙vah-YEH-lech

וַֽיַּעֲמֹד֙vah-yah-ah-MOHD

בְּרֹ֣אשׁbeh-ROHSH

הַרhahr

גְּרִזִ֔יםgeh-ree-ZEEM

וַיִּשָּׂ֥אvah-yee-SAH

קוֹל֖וֹkoh-LOH

וַיִּקְרָ֑אvah-yeek-RAH

וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

לָהֶ֗םlah-HEM

שִׁמְע֤וּsheem-OO

אֵלַי֙eh-LAI

בַּעֲלֵ֣יbah-ah-LAY

שְׁכֶ֔םsheh-CHEM

וְיִשְׁמַ֥עveh-yeesh-MAH

אֲלֵיכֶ֖םah-lay-CHEM

אֱלֹהִֽיםeh-loh-HEEM

Letters

וַ + יַּגִּ֣דוּ

לְ + יוֹתָ֗ם

וַ + יֵּ֨לֶךְ֙

וַֽ + יַּעֲמֹד֙

בְּ + רֹ֣אשׁ

הַר

גְּרִזִ֔ים

וַ + יִּשָּׂ֥א

קוֹל֖ + וֹ

וַ + יִּקְרָ֑א

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

לָ + הֶ֗ם

שִׁמְע֤וּ

אֵלַ + י֙

בַּעֲלֵ֣י

שְׁכֶ֔ם

וְ + יִשְׁמַ֥ע

אֲלֵי + כֶ֖ם

אֱלֹהִֽים

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּגִּ֣דוּHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixיוֹתָ֗םname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֨לֶךְ֙Hebrew verb

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיַּעֲמֹד֙Hebrew verb

בְּHebrew prefixרֹ֣אשׁHebrew noun, masculine

הַרHebrew noun, masculine

גְּרִזִ֔יםname of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשָּׂ֥אHebrew verb

קוֹל֖Hebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקְרָ֑אHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

לָHebrew prefixהֶ֗םobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

שִׁמְע֤וּHebrew verb

אֵלַHebrew prepositionי֙object suffix, 1st person singular

בַּעֲלֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁכֶ֔םname of a place

וְHebrew conjunctionיִשְׁמַ֥עHebrew verb

אֲלֵיHebrew prepositionכֶ֖םobject suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

אֱלֹהִֽיםHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיַּגִּ֣דוּto tellBe conspicuous.[ נָגַד ] 363 vb . be conspicuous Hiph . declare , tell Hoph . be told , announced , reportedScroll for more

לְto/forיוֹתָ֗םJothamYHWH is perfect.יוֹתָם n.pr.m . ( י׳ is perfect ) king of Judah, son of Azariah youngest son of Jerubaal (Gideon) a descendant of CalebScroll for more

וַandיֵּ֨לֶךְ֙to 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

וַֽandיַּעֲמֹד֙to 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

בְּin/on/withרֹ֣אשׁhead: topרֹאשׁ 599 n.m . (c. 230 t.) head , of human being head , of animals top (88 t.) height , of stars head = chief (man) = chief (city) chief nation = chief (place, position) = chief priest = head of a family head = front , leader's place of time, beginning , of night watch of things, river- heads chief , choicest , best , of spices head = division of army, company , band = sum , esp. in phr. take sum of , enumerate other phr.Scroll for more

mountain: mountMountain, hill, hill-country.הַר 568 n.m . mountain , hill , hill-country mountain , hill hill-country , mountain-regionScroll for more

Mount Gerizim

וַandיִּשָּׂ֥אto 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

קוֹל֖voiceSound, voice.קוֹל 506 n.m . sound , voiceוֹhisScroll for more

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

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

לָto/forהֶ֗םthem

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

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

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

Shechem

וְandיִשְׁמַ֥עto 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

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

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

forth on a time

went

The trees

to anoint

over them

a king

and they said

unto the olive tree

Reign thou

over us

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הָל֤וֹךְhah-LOHCH

הָֽלְכוּ֙hah-leh-CHOO

הָעֵצִ֔יםhah-eh-TSEEM

לִמְשֹׁ֥חַlee-meh-SHOH-ahch

עֲלֵיהֶ֖םah-lay-HEM

מֶ֑לֶךְMEH-lech

וַיֹּאמְר֥וּvah-yoh-meh-ROO

לַזַּ֖יִתlah-ZAH-yeet

מָלְכָ֥הmah-leh-CHAH

עָלֵֽינוּah-LAY-noo

Letters

הָל֤וֹךְ

הָֽלְכוּ֙

הָ + עֵצִ֔ים

לִ + מְשֹׁ֥חַ

עֲלֵי + הֶ֖ם

מֶ֑לֶךְ

וַ + יֹּאמְר֥וּ

לַ + [הַ] + זַּ֖יִת

מָלְכָ֥ + ה

עָלֵֽי + נוּ

The Pieces

הָל֤וֹךְHebrew verb

הָֽלְכוּ֙Hebrew verb

הָHebrew prefixעֵצִ֔יםHebrew noun, masculine

לִHebrew prefixמְשֹׁ֥חַHebrew verb

עֲלֵיHebrew prepositionהֶ֖םobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

מֶ֑לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּאמְר֥וּHebrew verb

לַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixזַּ֖יִתHebrew noun, masculine

מָלְכָ֥Hebrew verbהHebrew suffix

עָלֵֽיHebrew prepositionנוּobject suffix, 1st person plural

What It Can Mean

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

הָtheעֵצִ֔יםtree: 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

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

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 byהֶ֖םthemScroll for more

kingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

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

לַto/for[הַ]theזַּ֖יִתMount of OlivesOlive-tree, olive.זַ֫יִת n.m . olive-tree , olive olive-tree of fruit of olive-tree, olives in designations of placeScroll for more

מָלְכָ֥to reignBe, become king, queen, reign.מָלַךְ 346 vb. denom . be , or become king , or queen , reign Qal 296 be (become) king , reign Hiph . make king , or queen , cause to reign Hoph . Dn 9:1 .הpossible emphasis endingScroll for more

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

But … said

unto them

the olive tree

Should I leave

The ASV does not translate this word.

my fatness

wherewith

by me

they honor

God

and man

and go

to wave to and fro

over

the trees

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וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

לָהֶם֙lah-HEM

הַזַּ֔יִתhah-ZAH-yeet

הֶחֳדַ֨לְתִּי֙heh-choh-DAH-leh-tee

אֶתet

דִּשְׁנִ֔יdeesh-NEE

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

בִּ֛יbee

יְכַבְּד֥וּyeh-chah-beh-DOO

אֱלֹהִ֖יםeh-loh-HEEM

וַאֲנָשִׁ֑יםvah-ah-nah-SHEEM

וְהָ֣לַכְתִּ֔יveh-hah-lahch-TEE

לָנ֖וּעַlah-NOO-ah

עַלahl

הָעֵצִֽיםhah-eh-TSEEM

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

לָ + הֶם֙

הַ + זַּ֔יִת

הֶ + חֳדַ֨לְתִּי֙

אֶת

דִּשְׁנִ֔ + י

אֲשֶׁר

בִּ֛ + י

יְכַבְּד֥וּ

אֱלֹהִ֖ים

וַ + אֲנָשִׁ֑ים

וְ + הָ֣לַכְתִּ֔י

לָ + נ֖וּעַ

עַל

הָ + עֵצִֽים

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

לָHebrew prefixהֶם֙object suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

הַHebrew prefixזַּ֔יִתHebrew noun, masculine

הֶHebrew prefixחֳדַ֨לְתִּי֙Hebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

דִּשְׁנִ֔Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

בִּ֛Hebrew prefixיobject suffix, 1st person singular

יְכַבְּד֥וּHebrew verb

אֱלֹהִ֖ים

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲנָשִׁ֑יםHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionהָ֣לַכְתִּ֔יHebrew verb

לָHebrew prefixנ֖וּעַHebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

הָHebrew prefixעֵצִֽיםHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

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

לָto/forהֶם֙them

הַtheזַּ֔יִתMount of OlivesOlive-tree, olive.זַ֫יִת n.m . olive-tree , olive olive-tree of fruit of olive-tree, olives in designations of placeScroll for more

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

דִּשְׁנִ֔ashesFatness, fat ashes.דֶּ֫שֶׁן n.m . fatness , fat ashes fatness , abundance, luxuriance, oil fat ashes ; i.e. ashes of victims, mixed with fatיmyScroll for more

which

בִּ֛in/on/withיme

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

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

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

וְandהָ֣לַכְתִּ֔יto 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

לָto/forנ֖וּעַto shakeQuiver, wave, waver, tremble, totter.נוּעַ vb . quiver , wave , waver , tremble , totter Qal wave totter , go tottering Niph . be tossed about Hiph . toss about shake , cause to totter ( shake ), disturb cause to wanderScroll 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

הָtheעֵצִֽיםtree: 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 … said

the trees

to the fig tree

Come

thou

reign

over us

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וַיֹּאמְר֥וּvah-yoh-meh-ROO

הָעֵצִ֖יםhah-eh-TSEEM

לַתְּאֵנָ֑הlah-teh-eh-NAH

לְכִיleh-CHEE

אַ֖תְּAH-teh

מָלְכִ֥יmah-leh-CHEE

עָלֵֽינוּah-LAY-noo

Letters

וַ + יֹּאמְר֥וּ

הָ + עֵצִ֖ים

לַ + [הַ] + תְּאֵנָ֑ה

לְכִי

אַ֖תְּ

מָלְכִ֥י

עָלֵֽי + נוּ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּאמְר֥וּHebrew verb

הָHebrew prefixעֵצִ֖יםHebrew noun, masculine

לַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixתְּאֵנָ֑הHebrew noun, feminine

לְכִיHebrew verb

אַ֖תְּHebrew personal pronoun, feminine singular

מָלְכִ֥יHebrew verb

עָלֵֽיHebrew prepositionנוּobject suffix, 1st person plural

What It Can Mean

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

הָtheעֵצִ֖יםtree: 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

לַto/for[הַ]theתְּאֵנָ֑הfigFig-tree, fig.תְּאֵנָה n.f . fig-tree , (then) figScroll for more

to go: come!Go, 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

you, feminine singularThou.אַתְּ , אָ֑תְּ pron. 2 s. f . thou (fem.)Scroll for more

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

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

But … said

unto them

the fig tree

Should I leave

The ASV does not translate this word.

my sweetness

and

my … fruit

good

and go

to wave to and fro

over

the trees

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וַתֹּ֤אמֶרvah-TOH-mehr

לָהֶם֙lah-HEM

הַתְּאֵנָ֔הhah-teh-eh-NAH

הֶחֳדַ֨לְתִּי֙heh-choh-DAH-leh-tee

אֶתet

מָתְקִ֔יmah-teh-KEE

וְאֶתveh-ET

תְּנוּבָתִ֖יteh-noo-vah-TEE

הַטּוֹבָ֑הhah-toh-VAH

וְהָ֣לַכְתִּ֔יveh-hah-lahch-TEE

לָנ֖וּעַlah-NOO-ah

עַלahl

הָעֵצִֽיםhah-eh-TSEEM

Letters

וַ + תֹּ֤אמֶר

לָ + הֶם֙

הַ + תְּאֵנָ֔ה

הֶ + חֳדַ֨לְתִּי֙

אֶת

מָתְקִ֔ + י

וְ + אֶת

תְּנוּבָתִ֖ + י

הַ + טּוֹבָ֑ה

וְ + הָ֣לַכְתִּ֔י

לָ + נ֖וּעַ

עַל

הָ + עֵצִֽים

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionתֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

לָHebrew prefixהֶם֙object suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

הַHebrew prefixתְּאֵנָ֔הHebrew noun, feminine

הֶHebrew prefixחֳדַ֨לְתִּי֙Hebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

מָתְקִ֔Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶתHebrew particle

תְּנוּבָתִ֖Hebrew noun, feminineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

הַHebrew prefixטּוֹבָ֑הHebrew adjective

וְHebrew conjunctionהָ֣לַכְתִּ֔יHebrew verb

לָHebrew prefixנ֖וּעַHebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

הָHebrew prefixעֵצִֽיםHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

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

לָto/forהֶם֙them

הַtheתְּאֵנָ֔הfigFig-tree, fig.תְּאֵנָה n.f . fig-tree , (then) figScroll for more

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

מָתְקִ֔sweetnessSweetness.[ מֹ֫תֶק ] n.[m.] sweetness ;—only sf. Ju 9:11יmyScroll 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

תְּנוּבָתִ֖fruitFruit, produce.תְּנוּבָה n.f . fruit , produceיmyScroll for more

הַtheטּוֹבָ֑הpleasantPleasant, 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

וְandהָ֣לַכְתִּ֔יto 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

לָto/forנ֖וּעַto shakeQuiver, wave, waver, tremble, totter.נוּעַ vb . quiver , wave , waver , tremble , totter Qal wave totter , go tottering Niph . be tossed about Hiph . toss about shake , cause to totter ( shake ), disturb cause to wanderScroll 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

הָtheעֵצִֽיםtree: 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 … said

the trees

unto the vine

Come

thou

reign

over us

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וַיֹּאמְר֥וּvah-yoh-meh-ROO

הָעֵצִ֖יםhah-eh-TSEEM

לַגָּ֑פֶןlah-GAH-fen

לְכִיleh-CHEE

אַ֖תְּAH-teh

מָלְכִ֥יmah-leh-CHEE

עָלֵֽינוּah-LAY-noo

Letters

וַ + יֹּאמְר֥וּ

הָ + עֵצִ֖ים

לַ + [הַ] + גָּ֑פֶן

לְכִי

אַ֖תְּ

מָלְכִ֥י

עָלֵֽי + נוּ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּאמְר֥וּHebrew verb

הָHebrew prefixעֵצִ֖יםHebrew noun, masculine

לַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixגָּ֑פֶןHebrew noun

לְכִיHebrew verb

אַ֖תְּHebrew personal pronoun, feminine singular

מָלְכִ֥יHebrew verb

עָלֵֽיHebrew prepositionנוּobject suffix, 1st person plural

What It Can Mean

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

הָtheעֵצִ֖יםtree: 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

לַto/for[הַ]theגָּ֑פֶןvineVine.גֶּ֫פֶן n.f . vineScroll for more

to go: come!Go, 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

you, feminine singularThou.אַתְּ , אָ֑תְּ pron. 2 s. f . thou (fem.)Scroll for more

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

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

And … said

unto them

the vine

Should I leave

The ASV does not translate this word.

my new wine

which cheereth

God

and man

and go

to wave to and fro

over

the trees

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וַתֹּ֤אמֶרvah-TOH-mehr

לָהֶם֙lah-HEM

הַגֶּ֔פֶןhah-GEH-fen

הֶחֳדַ֨לְתִּי֙heh-choh-DAH-leh-tee

אֶתet

תִּ֣ירוֹשִׁ֔יtee-roh-SHEE

הַֽמְשַׂמֵּ֥חַhah-meh-sah-MEH-ahch

אֱלֹהִ֖יםeh-loh-HEEM

וַאֲנָשִׁ֑יםvah-ah-nah-SHEEM

וְהָ֣לַכְתִּ֔יveh-hah-lahch-TEE

לָנ֖וּעַlah-NOO-ah

עַלahl

הָעֵצִֽיםhah-eh-TSEEM

Letters

וַ + תֹּ֤אמֶר

לָ + הֶם֙

הַ + גֶּ֔פֶן

הֶ + חֳדַ֨לְתִּי֙

אֶת

תִּ֣ירוֹשִׁ֔ + י

הַֽ + מְשַׂמֵּ֥חַ

אֱלֹהִ֖ים

וַ + אֲנָשִׁ֑ים

וְ + הָ֣לַכְתִּ֔י

לָ + נ֖וּעַ

עַל

הָ + עֵצִֽים

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionתֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

לָHebrew prefixהֶם֙object suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

הַHebrew prefixגֶּ֔פֶןHebrew noun

הֶHebrew prefixחֳדַ֨לְתִּי֙Hebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

תִּ֣ירוֹשִׁ֔Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

הַֽHebrew prefixמְשַׂמֵּ֥חַHebrew verb

אֱלֹהִ֖ים

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲנָשִׁ֑יםHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionהָ֣לַכְתִּ֔יHebrew verb

לָHebrew prefixנ֖וּעַHebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

הָHebrew prefixעֵצִֽיםHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

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

לָto/forהֶם֙them

הַtheגֶּ֔פֶןvineVine.גֶּ֫פֶן n.f . vineScroll for more

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

תִּ֣ירוֹשִׁ֔new wineMust, fresh, new wine.תִּירוֹשׁ n.m . must , fresh or new wineיmyScroll for more

הַֽtheמְשַׂמֵּ֥חַto rejoiceRejoice, be glad.שָׂמַח , שָׂמִ֑חַ 154 vb . rejoice , be glad Qal 126 in common life rejoice religiously subj. י׳ Pi . cause to rejoice , gladden Hiph . = Pi .Scroll for more

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

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

וְandהָ֣לַכְתִּ֔יto 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

לָto/forנ֖וּעַto shakeQuiver, wave, waver, tremble, totter.נוּעַ vb . quiver , wave , waver , tremble , totter Qal wave totter , go tottering Niph . be tossed about Hiph . toss about shake , cause to totter ( shake ), disturb cause to wanderScroll 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

הָtheעֵצִֽיםtree: 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

Then said

all

the trees

unto

the bramble

Come

thou

reign

over us

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וַיֹּאמְר֥וּvah-yoh-meh-ROO

כָלchohl

הָעֵצִ֖יםhah-eh-TSEEM

אֶלel

הָאָטָ֑דhah-ah-TAHD

לֵ֥ךְLEH-cheh

אַתָּ֖הah-TAH

מְלָךְmeh-lahch

עָלֵֽינוּah-LAY-noo

Letters

וַ + יֹּאמְר֥וּ

כָל

הָ + עֵצִ֖ים

אֶל

הָ + אָטָ֑ד

לֵ֥ךְ

אַתָּ֖ה

מְלָךְ

עָלֵֽי + נוּ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּאמְר֥וּHebrew verb

כָלHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixעֵצִ֖יםHebrew noun, masculine

אֶלHebrew preposition

הָHebrew prefixאָטָ֑דHebrew noun, masculine

לֵ֥ךְHebrew verb

אַתָּ֖הHebrew personal pronoun, masculine singular

מְלָךְHebrew verb

עָלֵֽיHebrew prepositionנוּobject suffix, 1st person plural

What It Can Mean

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

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

הָtheעֵצִ֖יםtree: 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

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

הָtheאָטָ֑דAtadBramble, buck-thorn.אָטָד n.m . Ju 9:15 bramble , buck-thornScroll for more

to go: come!Go, 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

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

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

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

And … said

the bramble

unto

the trees

If

in truth

ye

anoint

me

king

over you

come

take refuge

in my shade

and if not

if not

let … come out

fire

of

the bramble

and devour

The ASV does not translate this word.

the cedars

of Lebanon

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וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

הָאָטָד֮hah-ah-TAHD

אֶלel

הָעֵצִים֒hah-eh-TSEEM

אִ֡םeem

בֶּאֱמֶ֣תbeh-eh-MET

אַתֶּם֩ah-TEM

מֹשְׁחִ֨יםmohsh-CHEEM

אֹתִ֤יoh-TEE

לְמֶ֨לֶךְ֙leh-MEH-lech

עֲלֵיכֶ֔םah-lay-CHEM

בֹּ֖אוּBOH-oo

חֲס֣וּchah-SOO

בְצִלִּ֑יveh-tsee-LEE

וְאִםveh-EEM

אַ֕יִןAH-yeen

תֵּ֤צֵאteh-TSEH

אֵשׁ֙esh

מִןmeen

הָ֣אָטָ֔דhah-ah-TAHD

וְתֹאכַ֖לveh-toh-CHAHL

אֶתet

אַרְזֵ֥יahr-ZAY

הַלְּבָנֽוֹןhah-leh-vah-NOHN

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

הָ + אָטָד֮

אֶל

הָ + עֵצִים֒

אִ֡ם

בֶּ + אֱמֶ֣ת

אַתֶּם֩

מֹשְׁחִ֨ים

אֹתִ֤ + י

לְ + מֶ֨לֶךְ֙

עֲלֵי + כֶ֔ם

בֹּ֖אוּ

חֲס֣וּ

בְ + צִלִּ֑ + י

וְ + אִם

אַ֕יִן

תֵּ֤צֵא

אֵשׁ֙

מִן

הָ֣ + אָטָ֔ד

וְ + תֹאכַ֖ל

אֶת

אַרְזֵ֥י

הַ + לְּבָנֽוֹן

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

הָHebrew prefixאָטָד֮Hebrew noun, masculine

אֶלHebrew preposition

הָHebrew prefixעֵצִים֒Hebrew noun, masculine

אִ֡םHebrew conditional

בֶּHebrew prefixאֱמֶ֣תHebrew noun, feminine

אַתֶּם֩Hebrew personal pronoun, masculine plural

מֹשְׁחִ֨יםHebrew verb

אֹתִ֤Hebrew particleיobject suffix, 1st person singular

לְHebrew prefixמֶ֨לֶךְ֙Hebrew noun, masculine

עֲלֵיHebrew prepositionכֶ֔םobject suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

בֹּ֖אוּHebrew verb

חֲס֣וּHebrew verb

בְHebrew prefixצִלִּ֑Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

וְHebrew conjunctionאִםHebrew conditional

אַ֕יִןHebrew negative

תֵּ֤צֵאHebrew verb

אֵשׁ֙Hebrew noun, feminine

מִןHebrew preposition

הָ֣Hebrew prefixאָטָ֔דHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionתֹאכַ֖לHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

אַרְזֵ֥יHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixלְּבָנֽוֹןname of a place

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

הָtheאָטָד֮AtadBramble, buck-thorn.אָטָד n.m . Ju 9:15 bramble , buck-thornScroll 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

הָtheעֵצִים֒tree: 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

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

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

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

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

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

לְto/forמֶ֨לֶךְ֙kingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll 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 byכֶ֔םyouScroll for more

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

to seek refugeSeek refuge.חָסָה vb . (mostly poet. and fig.) seek refugeScroll for more

בְin/on/withצִלִּ֑shadowShadow.צֵל n.m . shadowיmyScroll for more

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

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

to come out: comeGo, come out.יָצָא 1068 vb . go or come out Qal go or come out or forth from ( מִן ) a place go forth from (the presence of) a person in technical senses of flight, involving escape depart of inanimate things with especial emphasis on idea of origin, source of children as going forth from loins (of father) go forth to a place go forward , proceed to or toward something come or go forth , with esp. ref. to purpose or result of combinations Hiph . cause to go or come out , bring out , lead out fig. obj. persons, bring out of ( מִן ) distress, etc. bring out animals inanimate obj. fig. subj. י׳ , bring forth from ( מִן ) Hoph . be brought forthScroll for more

fireFire.אֵשׁ 377 n.f . fire fire , of conflagration of supernatural fire fire for cooking, roasting, parching esp. of altar fire fig. of YHWH's anger in various combinationsScroll for more

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

הָ֣theאָטָ֔דAtadBramble, buck-thorn.אָטָד n.m . Ju 9:15 bramble , buck-thornScroll for more

וְandתֹאכַ֖לto 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

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

cedarCedar.אֶ֫רֶז n.m . cedar cedar-tree cedar-timber , cedar-wood for building cedar-wood used in purificationScroll for more

הַtheלְּבָנֽוֹןLebanonLebanon.לְבָנוֹן 71 n.pr.mont . LebanonScroll for more

Now therefore

if

truly

and uprightly

ye have dealt

in that ye have made … king

The ASV does not translate this word.

Abimelech

and if

well

ye have dealt

with

Jerubbaal

and

his house

and

according to the deserving

of his hands

have done

unto him

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וְעַתָּ֗הveh-ah-TAH

אִםeem

בֶּאֱמֶ֤תbeh-eh-MET

וּבְתָמִים֙oo-veh-tah-MEEM

עֲשִׂיתֶ֔םah-see-TEM

וַתַּמְלִ֖יכוּvah-tahm-LEE-choo

אֶתet

אֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

וְאִםveh-EEM

טוֹבָ֤הtoh-VAH

עֲשִׂיתֶם֙ah-see-TEM

עִםeem

יְרֻבַּ֣עַלyeh-roo-BAH-ahl

וְעִםveh-EEM

בֵּית֔וֹbay-TOH

וְאִםveh-EEM

כִּגְמ֥וּלkee-geh-MOOL

יָדָ֖יוyah-DAHV

עֲשִׂ֥יתֶםah-see-TEM

לֽוֹloh

Letters

וְ + עַתָּ֗ה

אִם

בֶּ + אֱמֶ֤ת

וּ + בְ + תָמִים֙

עֲשִׂיתֶ֔ם

וַ + תַּמְלִ֖יכוּ

אֶת

אֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְ

וְ + אִם

טוֹבָ֤ה

עֲשִׂיתֶם֙

עִם

יְרֻבַּ֣עַל

וְ + עִם

בֵּית֔ + וֹ

וְ + אִם

כִּ + גְמ֥וּל

יָדָ֖י + ו

עֲשִׂ֥יתֶם

לֽ + וֹ

The Pieces

וְHebrew conjunctionעַתָּ֗הHebrew adverb

אִםHebrew conditional

בֶּHebrew prefixאֱמֶ֤תHebrew noun, feminine

וּHebrew conjunctionבְHebrew prefixתָמִים֙Hebrew adjective

עֲשִׂיתֶ֔םHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionתַּמְלִ֖יכוּHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

אֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionאִםHebrew conditional

טוֹבָ֤הHebrew noun, masculine

עֲשִׂיתֶם֙Hebrew verb

עִםHebrew preposition

יְרֻבַּ֣עַלname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionעִםHebrew preposition

בֵּית֔Hebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionאִםHebrew conditional

כִּHebrew prefixגְמ֥וּלHebrew noun, masculine

יָדָ֖יHebrew nounוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

עֲשִׂ֥יתֶםHebrew verb

לֽHebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

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

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

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

וּandבְin/on/withתָמִים֙unblemishedComplete, sound.תָּמִים 91 adj . complete , sound complete , whole , entire whole , sound , healthful complete , entire , of time sound , wholesome , unimpaired , innocent , having integrity as neuter adj. = subst. what is complete , entirely in accord with truth and factScroll for more

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

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

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

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

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

goodA good thing, benefit, welfare.טוֹב n.m . a good thing , benefit , welfare welfare , prosperity , happiness good things good = benefit moral goodScroll for more

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

Jerubbaal

וְandעִםwithWith.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

בֵּית֔house: 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 . withinוֹhisScroll for more

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

כִּlike/asגְמ֥וּלrecompenseDealing, recompense, benefit.גְּמוּל n.m . dealing , recompense , benefitScroll for more

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

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

לֽto/forוֹhim

for

fought

my father

for you

and adventured

The ASV does not translate this word.

his life

The ASV does not translate this word.

and delivered

you

out of the hand

of Midian

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אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

נִלְחַ֥םneel-CHAHM

אָבִ֖יah-VEE

עֲלֵיכֶ֑םah-lay-CHEM

וַיַּשְׁלֵ֤ךְvah-yahsh-LECH

אֶתet

נַפְשׁוֹ֙nahf-SHOH

מִנֶּ֔גֶדmee-NEH-ged

וַיַּצֵּ֥לvah-yah-TSEL

אֶתְכֶ֖םeh-teh-CHEM

מִיַּ֥דmee-YAHD

מִדְיָֽןmeed-YAHN

Letters

אֲשֶׁר

נִלְחַ֥ם

אָבִ֖ + י

עֲלֵי + כֶ֑ם

וַ + יַּשְׁלֵ֤ךְ

אֶת

נַפְשׁ + וֹ֙

מִ + נֶּ֔גֶד

וַ + יַּצֵּ֥ל

אֶתְ + כֶ֖ם

מִ + יַּ֥ד

מִדְיָֽן

The Pieces

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

נִלְחַ֥םHebrew verb

אָבִ֖Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

עֲלֵיHebrew prepositionכֶ֑םobject suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּשְׁלֵ֤ךְHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

נַפְשׁHebrew noun, feminineוֹ֙possessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

מִHebrew prefixנֶּ֔גֶדHebrew adjective

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּצֵּ֥לHebrew verb

אֶתְHebrew particleכֶ֖םobject suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

מִHebrew prefixיַּ֥דHebrew noun

מִדְיָֽןname of a person

What It Can Mean

which

to fightFight, do battle.[ לָחַם ] 171 vb . fight , do battle Qal fight , do battle Niph . engage in battle (recipr.), sometimes wage warScroll for more

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

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 byכֶ֑םyouScroll for more

וַandיַּשְׁלֵ֤ךְto throwThrow, fling, cast.[ שָׁלַךְ ] 125 vb . Hiph . 112 throw , fling , cast Hoph . be thrown , cast be cast forth , out be cast down metaph., be castScroll 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

נַפְשׁsoulSoul, living being, life, self, person, desire, appetite, emotion, passion.נֶ֫פֶשׁ 756 n.f . soul , living being , life , self , person , desire , appetite , emotion , and passion = that which breathes , the breathing substance or being The נפשׁ becomes a living being The נפשׁ is specif. The נפשׁ as the essential of man stands for the man himself נפשׁ = seat of the appetites , in all periods (46 t.) נ׳ = seat of emotions and passions נפשׁ is used occasionally for mental acts נפשׁ for acts of the will is dub. נפשׁ = character is still more dub. נ׳ in Dוֹ֙hisScroll for more

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

וַandיַּצֵּ֥לto rescueStrip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver.[ נָצַל ] 212 vb . not in Qal ; Pi . strip , plunder ; Niph . deliver oneself , be delivered Hiph . snatch away , deliver Niph . reflex. tear oneself away , deliver oneself passive, be torn out or away Pi . strip off , spoil deliver Hiph . take away , snatch away rescue , recover deliver from deliver from sin and guilt Hoph . as a brand plucked out of the burning Hithp . and they stripped themselves of their ornaments.Scroll for more

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

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

Midianמִדְיָן n.pr.m . son of Abraham and Keturah an Arabian tribe the land of Midian ; land on Ælanitic gulfScroll for more

and ye

are risen up

against

house

my father’s

this day

and have slain

The ASV does not translate this word.

his sons

threescore … ten

persons

upon

stone

one

and have made … king

The ASV does not translate this word.

Abimelech

the son

of his maid servant

over

the men

of Shechem

because

is your brother

he

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וְאַתֶּ֞םveh-ah-TEM

קַמְתֶּ֨םkahm-TEM

עַלahl

בֵּ֤יתbayt

אָבִי֙ah-VEE

הַיּ֔וֹםhah-YOHM

וַתַּהַרְג֧וּvah-tah-hahr-GOO

אֶתet

בָּנָ֛יוbah-NAHV

שִׁבְעִ֥יםsheev-EEM

אִ֖ישׁeesh

עַלahl

אֶ֣בֶןEH-ven

אֶחָ֑תeh-CHAHT

וַתַּמְלִ֜יכוּvah-tahm-LEE-choo

אֶתet

אֲבִימֶ֤לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

בֶּןben

אֲמָתוֹ֙ah-mah-TOH

עַלahl

בַּעֲלֵ֣יbah-ah-LAY

שְׁכֶ֔םsheh-CHEM

כִּ֥יkee

אֲחִיכֶ֖םah-chee-CHEM

הֽוּאhoo

Letters

וְ + אַתֶּ֞ם

קַמְתֶּ֨ם

עַל

בֵּ֤ית

אָבִ + י֙

הַ + יּ֔וֹם

וַ + תַּהַרְג֧וּ

אֶת

בָּנָ֛י + ו

שִׁבְעִ֥ים

אִ֖ישׁ

עַל

אֶ֣בֶן

אֶחָ֑ת

וַ + תַּמְלִ֜יכוּ

אֶת

אֲבִימֶ֤לֶךְ

בֶּן

אֲמָת + וֹ֙

עַל

בַּעֲלֵ֣י

שְׁכֶ֔ם

כִּ֥י

אֲחִי + כֶ֖ם

הֽוּא

The Pieces

וְHebrew conjunctionאַתֶּ֞םHebrew personal pronoun, masculine plural

קַמְתֶּ֨םHebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

בֵּ֤יתHebrew noun, masculine

אָבִHebrew noun, masculineי֙possessive suffix, 1st person singular

הַHebrew prefixיּ֔וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionתַּהַרְג֧וּHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

בָּנָ֛יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

שִׁבְעִ֥יםHebrew noun

אִ֖ישׁHebrew noun, masculine

עַלHebrew preposition

אֶ֣בֶןHebrew noun, feminine

אֶחָ֑תHebrew adjective

וַHebrew conjunctionתַּמְלִ֜יכוּHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

אֲבִימֶ֤לֶךְname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

אֲמָתHebrew noun, feminineוֹ֙possessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

עַלHebrew preposition

בַּעֲלֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁכֶ֔םname of a place

כִּ֥יHebrew conjunction

אֲחִיHebrew noun, masculineכֶ֖םpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

הֽוּאHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

What It Can Mean

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

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

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

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

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

הַtheיּ֔וֹםdayDay.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

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

בָּנָ֛יson: 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

seventySeventy.שִׁבְעִים 91 n.pl . seventyScroll for more

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

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

stoneStone.אֶ֫בֶן 274 n.f . stone in natural state stone , as material precious stone , gen. with modifying word stone containing metal , = ore a weight , as orig. stone plummet objects like stone in sim. (mostly poet.) of sinking in water In topogr. termsScroll for more

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

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

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

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll 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

אֲמָתmaidservantMaid, handmaid.אָמָה n.f . maid , handmaid lit. maidservant fig. in addressוֹ֙hisScroll 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

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

Shechem

forThat, for, when.כִּי conj . that , for , when that Of time, when , of the past elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if , though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם when or if , with a concessive force, i.e. though Because , sinceScroll for more

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

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

if … then

truly

and uprightly

ye … have dealt

with

Jerubbaal

and with

his house

day

this

rejoice ye

in Abimelech

and let … rejoice

also

him

in you

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וְאִםveh-EEM

בֶּאֱמֶ֨תbeh-eh-MET

וּבְתָמִ֧יםoo-veh-tah-MEEM

עֲשִׂיתֶ֛םah-see-TEM

עִםeem

יְרֻבַּ֥עַלyeh-roo-BAH-ahl

וְעִםveh-EEM

בֵּית֖וֹbay-TOH

הַיּ֣וֹםhah-YOHM

הַזֶּ֑הhah-ZEH

שִׂמְחוּ֙seem-CHOO

בַּאֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְbah-ah-vee-MEH-lech

וְיִשְׂמַ֥חveh-yees-MAHCH

גַּםgahm

ה֖וּאhoo

בָּכֶֽםbah-CHEM

Letters

וְ + אִם

בֶּ + אֱמֶ֨ת

וּ + בְ + תָמִ֧ים

עֲשִׂיתֶ֛ם

עִם

יְרֻבַּ֥עַל

וְ + עִם

בֵּית֖ + וֹ

הַ + יּ֣וֹם

הַ + זֶּ֑ה

שִׂמְחוּ֙

בַּ + אֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְ

וְ + יִשְׂמַ֥ח

גַּם

ה֖וּא

בָּ + כֶֽם

The Pieces

וְHebrew conjunctionאִםHebrew conditional

בֶּHebrew prefixאֱמֶ֨תHebrew noun, feminine

וּHebrew conjunctionבְHebrew prefixתָמִ֧יםHebrew adjective

עֲשִׂיתֶ֛םHebrew verb

עִםHebrew preposition

יְרֻבַּ֥עַלname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionעִםHebrew preposition

בֵּית֖Hebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

הַHebrew prefixיּ֣וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixזֶּ֑הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

שִׂמְחוּ֙Hebrew verb

בַּHebrew prefixאֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionיִשְׂמַ֥חHebrew verb

גַּםHebrew conjunction

ה֖וּאHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

בָּHebrew prefixכֶֽםobject suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

What It Can Mean

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

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

וּandבְin/on/withתָמִ֧יםunblemishedComplete, sound.תָּמִים 91 adj . complete , sound complete , whole , entire whole , sound , healthful complete , entire , of time sound , wholesome , unimpaired , innocent , having integrity as neuter adj. = subst. what is complete , entirely in accord with truth and factScroll for more

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

Jerubbaal

וְandעִםwithWith.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

בֵּית֖house: 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 . withinוֹhisScroll for more

הַtheיּ֣וֹםdayDay.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

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

to rejoiceRejoice, be glad.שָׂמַח , שָׂמִ֑חַ 154 vb . rejoice , be glad Qal 126 in common life rejoice religiously subj. י׳ Pi . cause to rejoice , gladden Hiph . = Pi .Scroll for more

בַּin/on/withאֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְAbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

וְandיִשְׂמַ֥חto rejoiceRejoice, be glad.שָׂמַח , שָׂמִ֑חַ 154 vb . rejoice , be glad Qal 126 in common life rejoice religiously subj. י׳ Pi . cause to rejoice , gladden Hiph . = Pi .Scroll for more

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

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

בָּin/on/withכֶֽםyou

but if not

if not

let … come out

fire

from Abimelech

and devour

The ASV does not translate this word.

the men

of Shechem

and

the house

of Millo

and let … come out

fire

from the men

of Shechem

and from the house

of Millo

and devour

The ASV does not translate this word.

Abimelech

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וְאִםveh-EEM

אַ֕יִןAH-yeen

תֵּ֤צֵאteh-TSEH

אֵשׁ֙esh

מֵאֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְmeh-ah-vee-MEH-lech

וְתֹאכַ֛לveh-toh-CHAHL

אֶתet

בַּעֲלֵ֥יbah-ah-LAY

שְׁכֶ֖םsheh-CHEM

וְאֶתveh-ET

בֵּ֣יתbayt

מִלּ֑וֹאmee-LOH

וְתֵצֵ֨אveh-teh-TSEH

אֵ֜שׁesh

מִבַּעֲלֵ֤יmee-bah-ah-LAY

שְׁכֶם֙sheh-CHEM

וּמִבֵּ֣יתoo-mee-BAYT

מִלּ֔וֹאmee-LOH

וְתֹאכַ֖לveh-toh-CHAHL

אֶתet

אֲבִימֶֽלֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

Letters

וְ + אִם

אַ֕יִן

תֵּ֤צֵא

אֵשׁ֙

מֵ + אֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְ

וְ + תֹאכַ֛ל

אֶת

בַּעֲלֵ֥י

שְׁכֶ֖ם

וְ + אֶת

בֵּ֣ית

מִלּ֑וֹא

וְ + תֵצֵ֨א

אֵ֜שׁ

מִ + בַּעֲלֵ֤י

שְׁכֶם֙

וּ + מִ + בֵּ֣ית

מִלּ֔וֹא

וְ + תֹאכַ֖ל

אֶת

אֲבִימֶֽלֶךְ

The Pieces

וְHebrew conjunctionאִםHebrew conditional

אַ֕יִןHebrew negative

תֵּ֤צֵאHebrew verb

אֵשׁ֙Hebrew noun, feminine

מֵHebrew prefixאֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionתֹאכַ֛לHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

בַּעֲלֵ֥יHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁכֶ֖םname of a place

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶתHebrew particle

בֵּ֣יתHebrew noun, masculine

מִלּ֑וֹאname of a place

וְHebrew conjunctionתֵצֵ֨אHebrew verb

אֵ֜שׁHebrew noun, feminine

מִHebrew prefixבַּעֲלֵ֤יHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁכֶם֙name of a place

וּHebrew conjunctionמִHebrew prefixבֵּ֣יתHebrew noun, masculine

מִלּ֔וֹאname of a place

וְHebrew conjunctionתֹאכַ֖לHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

אֲבִימֶֽלֶךְname of a person

What It Can Mean

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

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

to come out: comeGo, come out.יָצָא 1068 vb . go or come out Qal go or come out or forth from ( מִן ) a place go forth from (the presence of) a person in technical senses of flight, involving escape depart of inanimate things with especial emphasis on idea of origin, source of children as going forth from loins (of father) go forth to a place go forward , proceed to or toward something come or go forth , with esp. ref. to purpose or result of combinations Hiph . cause to go or come out , bring out , lead out fig. obj. persons, bring out of ( מִן ) distress, etc. bring out animals inanimate obj. fig. subj. י׳ , bring forth from ( מִן ) Hoph . be brought forthScroll for more

fireFire.אֵשׁ 377 n.f . fire fire , of conflagration of supernatural fire fire for cooking, roasting, parching esp. of altar fire fig. of YHWH's anger in various combinationsScroll for more

מֵfromאֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְAbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

וְandתֹאכַ֛לto 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

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

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

Shechem

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

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

MilloFill.מִלּוֹא n.pr.loc . (Thes ‘ fill ’ of earth, earthwork, but v. GFM Ju 9:6 );— near Shechem, site unknown citadel in Jerus. dub.; = 2?Scroll for more

וְandתֵצֵ֨אto come out: comeGo, come out.יָצָא 1068 vb . go or come out Qal go or come out or forth from ( מִן ) a place go forth from (the presence of) a person in technical senses of flight, involving escape depart of inanimate things with especial emphasis on idea of origin, source of children as going forth from loins (of father) go forth to a place go forward , proceed to or toward something come or go forth , with esp. ref. to purpose or result of combinations Hiph . cause to go or come out , bring out , lead out fig. obj. persons, bring out of ( מִן ) distress, etc. bring out animals inanimate obj. fig. subj. י׳ , bring forth from ( מִן ) Hoph . be brought forthScroll for more

fireFire.אֵשׁ 377 n.f . fire fire , of conflagration of supernatural fire fire for cooking, roasting, parching esp. of altar fire fig. of YHWH's anger in various combinationsScroll for more

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

Shechem

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

MilloFill.מִלּוֹא n.pr.loc . (Thes ‘ fill ’ of earth, earthwork, but v. GFM Ju 9:6 );— near Shechem, site unknown citadel in Jerus. dub.; = 2?Scroll for more

וְandתֹאכַ֖לto 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

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

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

And … ran away

Jotham

and fled

and went

to Beer

and dwelt

there

for fear of

Abimelech

his brother

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וַיָּ֣נָסvah-YAH-nahs

יוֹתָ֔םyoh-TAHM

וַיִּבְרַ֖חvah-yeev-RAHCH

וַיֵּ֣לֶךְvah-YEH-lech

בְּאֵ֑רָהbeh-EH-rah

וַיֵּ֣שֶׁבvah-YEH-shev

שָׁ֔םshahm

מִפְּנֵ֖יmee-peh-NAY

אֲבִימֶ֥לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

אָחִֽיוah-CHEEV

Letters

וַ + יָּ֣נָס

יוֹתָ֔ם

וַ + יִּבְרַ֖ח

וַ + יֵּ֣לֶךְ

בְּאֵ֑רָ + ה

וַ + יֵּ֣שֶׁב

שָׁ֔ם

מִ + פְּנֵ֖י

אֲבִימֶ֥לֶךְ

אָחִֽי + ו

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֣נָסHebrew verb

יוֹתָ֔םname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּבְרַ֖חHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֣לֶךְHebrew verb

בְּאֵ֑רָname of a placeהHebrew suffix

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֣שֶׁבHebrew verb

שָׁ֔םHebrew adverb

מִHebrew prefixפְּנֵ֖יHebrew noun, masculine

אֲבִימֶ֥לֶךְname of a person

אָחִֽיHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּ֣נָסto fleeFlee, escape.נוּס 160 vb . flee , escape Qal flee escape take flight , depart , disappear fly (to the attack) on horseback . Po‛lel the breath of י׳ driveth at it , driveth it on Hithpo‛l . in order to take flight before the bow Hiph . put to flight drive hastily to a safe place cause to disappear , hideScroll for more

JothamYHWH is perfect.יוֹתָם n.pr.m . ( י׳ is perfect ) king of Judah, son of Azariah youngest son of Jerubaal (Gideon) a descendant of CalebScroll for more

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

וַandיֵּ֣לֶךְto 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

בְּאֵ֑רָBeerWell, pit.בְּאֵר n.f . Gn 26:21 well , pit a well , often as made by digging pit as n.pr.loc . a station of Isr. in desert 8 miles north of EleutheropolisהtowardScroll for more

וַandיֵּ֣שֶׁבto 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

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

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

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

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

And … was prince

Abimelech

over

Israel

three

years

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וַיָּ֧שַׂרvah-YAH-sahr

אֲבִימֶ֛לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

עַלahl

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖לyees-rah-EL

שָׁלֹ֥שׁshah-LOHSH

שָׁנִֽיםshah-NEEM

Letters

וַ + יָּ֧שַׂר

אֲבִימֶ֛לֶךְ

עַל

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

שָׁלֹ֥שׁ

שָׁנִֽים

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וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֧שַׂרHebrew verb

אֲבִימֶ֛לֶךְname of a person

עַלHebrew preposition

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖לname of a person

שָׁלֹ֥שׁHebrew noun

שָׁנִֽיםHebrew noun, feminine

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּ֧שַׂרto reignBe, act as, prince, rule.[ שָׂרַר ] vb. denom . be , or act as , prince , rule Qal Abim. ruled over Isr. three years Hithp . that thou shouldst also keep playing the prince over us . Hiph . they made princesScroll for more

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

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

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

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

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

And … sent

God

an … spirit

evil

between

Abimelech

and

the men

of Shechem

and … dealt treacherously

the men

of Shechem

with Abimelech

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וַיִּשְׁלַ֤חvah-yeesh-LAHCH

אֱלֹהִים֙eh-loh-HEEM

ר֣וּחַROO-ahch

רָעָ֔הrah-AH

בֵּ֣יןbayn

אֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

וּבֵ֖יןoo-VAYN

בַּעֲלֵ֣יbah-ah-LAY

שְׁכֶ֑םsheh-CHEM

וַיִּבְגְּד֥וּvah-yeev-geh-DOO

בַעֲלֵיvah-ah-LAY

שְׁכֶ֖םsheh-CHEM

בַּאֲבִימֶֽלֶךְbah-ah-vee-MEH-lech

Letters

וַ + יִּשְׁלַ֤ח

אֱלֹהִים֙

ר֣וּחַ

רָעָ֔ה

בֵּ֣ין

אֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְ

וּ + בֵ֖ין

בַּעֲלֵ֣י

שְׁכֶ֑ם

וַ + יִּבְגְּד֥וּ

בַעֲלֵי

שְׁכֶ֖ם

בַּ + אֲבִימֶֽלֶךְ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשְׁלַ֤חHebrew verb

אֱלֹהִים֙Hebrew noun, masculine

ר֣וּחַHebrew noun, feminine

רָעָ֔הHebrew adjective

בֵּ֣יןHebrew adjective

אֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְname of a person

וּHebrew conjunctionבֵ֖יןHebrew adjective

בַּעֲלֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁכֶ֑םname of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּבְגְּד֥וּHebrew verb

בַעֲלֵיHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁכֶ֖םname of a place

בַּHebrew prefixאֲבִימֶֽלֶךְname of a person

What It Can Mean

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

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

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

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

betweenInterval, space between.בַּ֫יִן subst . prop. interval , space between always (exc. dual) as prep . in the interval of , between Dual בֵּנַ֫יִם space between two armiesScroll for more

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

וּandבֵ֖יןbetweenInterval, space between.בַּ֫יִן subst . prop. interval , space between always (exc. dual) as prep . in the interval of , between Dual בֵּנַ֫יִם space between two armiesScroll for more

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

Shechem

וַandיִּבְגְּד֥וּto act treacherouslyAct, deal treacherously.[ בָּגַד ] vb . act or deal treacherouslyScroll for more

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

Shechem

בַּin/on/withאֲבִימֶֽלֶךְAbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

that … might come

the violence done to

the threescore … ten

sons

of Jerubbaal

and … their blood

that … might be laid

upon

Abimelech

their brother

who

slew

them

and upon

the men

of Shechem

who

strengthened

The ASV does not translate this word.

his hands

to slay

The ASV does not translate this word.

his brethren

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לָב֕וֹאlah-VOH

חֲמַ֖סchah-MAHS

שִׁבְעִ֣יםsheev-EEM

בְּנֵֽיbeh-NAY

יְרֻבָּ֑עַלyeh-roo-BAH-ahl

וְדָמָ֗םveh-dah-MAHM

לָשׂ֞וּםlah-SOOM

עַלahl

אֲבִימֶ֤לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

אֲחִיהֶם֙ah-chee-HEM

אֲשֶׁ֣רah-SHEHR

הָרַ֣גhah-RAHG

אוֹתָ֔םoh-TAHM

וְעַל֙veh-AHL

בַּעֲלֵ֣יbah-ah-LAY

שְׁכֶ֔םsheh-CHEM

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

חִזְּק֥וּchee-zeh-KOO

אֶתet

יָדָ֖יוyah-DAHV

לַהֲרֹ֥גlah-hah-ROHG

אֶתet

אֶחָֽיוeh-CHAHV

Letters

לָ + ב֕וֹא

חֲמַ֖ס

שִׁבְעִ֣ים

בְּנֵֽי

יְרֻבָּ֑עַל

וְ + דָמָ֗ + ם

לָ + שׂ֞וּם

עַל

אֲבִימֶ֤לֶךְ

אֲחִי + הֶם֙

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

הָרַ֣ג

אוֹתָ֔ + ם

וְ + עַל֙

בַּעֲלֵ֣י

שְׁכֶ֔ם

אֲשֶׁר

חִזְּק֥וּ

אֶת

יָדָ֖י + ו

לַ + הֲרֹ֥ג

אֶת

אֶחָֽי + ו

The Pieces

לָHebrew prefixב֕וֹאHebrew verb

חֲמַ֖סHebrew noun, masculine

שִׁבְעִ֣יםHebrew noun

בְּנֵֽיHebrew noun, masculine

יְרֻבָּ֑עַלname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionדָמָ֗Hebrew noun, masculineםpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

לָHebrew prefixשׂ֞וּםHebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

אֲבִימֶ֤לֶךְname of a person

אֲחִיHebrew noun, masculineהֶם֙possessive suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

אֲשֶׁ֣רHebrew relative pronoun

הָרַ֣גHebrew verb

אוֹתָ֔Hebrew particleםobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

וְHebrew conjunctionעַל֙Hebrew preposition

בַּעֲלֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁכֶ֔םname of a place

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

חִזְּק֥וּHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

יָדָ֖יHebrew nounוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

לַHebrew prefixהֲרֹ֥גHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

אֶחָֽיHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

לָto/forב֕וֹאto 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

violenceViolence, wrong.חָמָס n.m . violence , wrongScroll for more

seventySeventy.שִׁבְעִים 91 n.pl . seventyScroll 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

Jerubbaal

וְandדָמָ֗bloodBlood.דָּם 300 n.m . blood blood of man or animal usually blood become visible blood used with religious significance fig. of wineםtheirScroll for more

לָto/forשׂ֞וּםto set: putPut, place, set.שׂוּם , שִׂים 582 vb . put , place , set Qal put , set , in a place put something upon put , lay , set put , c. בֵּין set , direct set , ordain , in a place set , establish a law, statute set , found a nation set , appoint (as ruler, official) set , constitute , make set , determine , fix , bounds set , station , at a post put in position, sacred bread, sword, staves, bars set up altars = plant, wheat set , fix (countenance) make a thing, or pers. (acc.), for , transform into make , constitute work , bring to pass appoint , give set , fix (countenance) Hiph . I will make him for a sign Hoph . there was set before himScroll 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

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

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

which

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

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

וְandעַל֙uponHeight.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

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

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which

to strengthen: strengthenBe, grow firm, strong, strengthen.חָזַק 291 vb . be or grow firm , strong , strengthen Qal intrans. be or grow strong transit. only strengthened him not Pi . make strong (physically) strengthen the hands (acc.) of anyone, sustain , encourage make strong = bold , encourage make firm make rigid , hard , i.e. perverse, obstinate, harden Hiph . make strong , strengthen make firm , the kingdom display strength make severe , of battle support = repair prevail esp. take or keep hold of, seize , grasp Hithp . strengthen oneself put forth strength , use one's strength withstand hold strongly withScroll 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

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

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

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

And … set

for him

the men

of Shechem

liers in wait

on

the tops

of the mountains

and they robbed

The ASV does not translate this word.

all

that

came

by them

along that way

and it was told

Abimelech

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וַיָּשִׂ֣ימוּvah-yah-SEE-moo

לוֹ֩loh

בַעֲלֵ֨יvah-ah-LAY

שְׁכֶ֜םsheh-CHEM

מְאָרְבִ֗יםmeh-ah-reh-VEEM

עַ֚לahl

רָאשֵׁ֣יrah-SHAY

הֶהָרִ֔יםheh-hah-REEM

וַיִּגְזְל֗וּvah-yeeg-zeh-LOO

אֵ֛תet

כָּלkohl

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

יַעֲבֹ֥רyah-ah-VOHR

עֲלֵיהֶ֖םah-lay-HEM

בַּדָּ֑רֶךְbah-DAH-rech

וַיֻּגַּ֖דvah-yoo-GAHD

לַאֲבִימֶֽלֶךְlah-ah-vee-MEH-lech

Letters

וַ + יָּשִׂ֣ימוּ

ל + וֹ֩

בַעֲלֵ֨י

שְׁכֶ֜ם

מְאָרְבִ֗ים

עַ֚ל

רָאשֵׁ֣י

הֶ + הָרִ֔ים

וַ + יִּגְזְל֗וּ

אֵ֛ת

כָּל

אֲשֶׁר

יַעֲבֹ֥ר

עֲלֵי + הֶ֖ם

בַּ + [הַ] + דָּ֑רֶךְ

וַ + יֻּגַּ֖ד

לַ + אֲבִימֶֽלֶךְ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּשִׂ֣ימוּHebrew verb

לHebrew prefixוֹ֩object suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בַעֲלֵ֨יHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁכֶ֜םname of a place

מְאָרְבִ֗יםHebrew verb

עַ֚לHebrew preposition

רָאשֵׁ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

הֶHebrew prefixהָרִ֔יםHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּגְזְל֗וּHebrew verb

אֵ֛תHebrew particle

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

יַעֲבֹ֥רHebrew verb

עֲלֵיHebrew prepositionהֶ֖םobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixדָּ֑רֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֻּגַּ֖דHebrew verb

לַHebrew prefixאֲבִימֶֽלֶךְname of a person

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּשִׂ֣ימוּto set: putPut, place, set.שׂוּם , שִׂים 582 vb . put , place , set Qal put , set , in a place put something upon put , lay , set put , c. בֵּין set , direct set , ordain , in a place set , establish a law, statute set , found a nation set , appoint (as ruler, official) set , constitute , make set , determine , fix , bounds set , station , at a post put in position, sacred bread, sword, staves, bars set up altars = plant, wheat set , fix (countenance) make a thing, or pers. (acc.), for , transform into make , constitute work , bring to pass appoint , give set , fix (countenance) Hiph . I will make him for a sign Hoph . there was set before himScroll for more

לto/forוֹ֩him

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

Shechem

to ambushLie in wait.אָרַב vb . lie in wait Qal lie in wait (with hostile purpose) Pi . Pt . pl. liers-in-wait Hiph . Impf . but txt. dub.Scroll for more

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

head: topרֹאשׁ 599 n.m . (c. 230 t.) head , of human being head , of animals top (88 t.) height , of stars head = chief (man) = chief (city) chief nation = chief (place, position) = chief priest = head of a family head = front , leader's place of time, beginning , of night watch of things, river- heads chief , choicest , best , of spices head = division of army, company , band = sum , esp. in phr. take sum of , enumerate other phr.Scroll for more

הֶtheהָרִ֔יםmountain: mountMountain, hill, hill-country.הַר 568 n.m . mountain , hill , hill-country mountain , hill hill-country , mountain-regionScroll for more

וַandיִּגְזְל֗וּto plunderTear away, seize, rob.גָּזַל vb . tear away , seize , rob Qal tear away , rob Niph . subj. sleepScroll 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

which

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

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 byהֶ֖םthemScroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theדָּ֑רֶךְway: roadWay, 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

וַandיֻּגַּ֖דto tellBe conspicuous.[ נָגַד ] 363 vb . be conspicuous Hiph . declare , tell Hoph . be told , announced , reportedScroll for more

לַto/forאֲבִימֶֽלֶךְAbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

And … came

Gaal

the son

of Ebed

with his brethren

and went over

to Shechem

and … put … trust

in him

the men

of Shechem

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וַיָּבֹ֞אvah-yah-VOH

גַּ֤עַלGAH-ahl

בֶּןben

עֶ֨בֶד֙EH-ved

וְאֶחָ֔יוveh-eh-CHAHV

וַיַּעַבְר֖וּvah-yah-ahv-ROO

בִּשְׁכֶ֑םbee-sheh-CHEM

וַיִּבְטְחוּvah-yeev-teh-CHOO

ב֖וֹvoh

בַּעֲלֵ֥יbah-ah-LAY

שְׁכֶֽםsheh-CHEM

Letters

וַ + יָּבֹ֞א

גַּ֤עַל

בֶּן

עֶ֨בֶד֙

וְ + אֶחָ֔י + ו

וַ + יַּעַבְר֖וּ

בִּ + שְׁכֶ֑ם

וַ + יִּבְטְחוּ

ב֖ + וֹ

בַּעֲלֵ֥י

שְׁכֶֽם

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּבֹ֞אHebrew verb

גַּ֤עַלname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

עֶ֨בֶד֙name of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶחָ֔יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּעַבְר֖וּHebrew verb

בִּHebrew prefixשְׁכֶ֑םname of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּבְטְחוּHebrew verb

ב֖Hebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בַּעֲלֵ֥יHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁכֶֽםname of a place

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּבֹ֞אto 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

Gaal

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

EbedServant.עֶ֫בֶד n.pr.m . ( servant of God) father of Gaal a companion of EzraScroll for more

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

וַandיַּעַבְר֖וּto 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

בִּin/on/withשְׁכֶ֑םShechem

וַandיִּבְטְחוּto trustTrust.בָּטַח vb . trust Qal trust be confident Hiph . cause to trust , make secureScroll for more

ב֖in/on/withוֹhim

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

Shechem

And they went out

into the field

and gathered

The ASV does not translate this word.

their vineyards

and trod

and held

festival

and went

into the house

of their god

and did eat

and drink

and cursed

The ASV does not translate this word.

Abimelech

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וַיֵּצְא֨וּvah-yeh-tseh-OO

הַשָּׂדֶ֜הhah-sah-DEH

וַֽיִּבְצְר֤וּvah-yeev-tseh-ROO

אֶתet

כַּרְמֵיהֶם֙kahr-may-HEM

וַֽיִּדְרְכ֔וּvah-yeed-reh-CHOO

וַֽיַּעֲשׂ֖וּvah-yah-ah-SOO

הִלּוּלִ֑יםhee-loo-LEEM

וַיָּבֹ֨אוּ֙vah-yah-VOH-oo

בֵּ֣יתbayt

אֱֽלֹֽהֵיהֶ֔םeh-loh-hay-HEM

וַיֹּֽאכְלוּ֙vah-yoh-cheh-LOO

וַיִּשְׁתּ֔וּvah-yeesh-TOO

וַֽיְקַלְל֖וּvah-yeh-kah-leh-LOO

אֶתet

אֲבִימֶֽלֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

Letters

וַ + יֵּצְא֨וּ

הַ + שָּׂדֶ֜ה

וַֽ + יִּבְצְר֤וּ

אֶת

כַּרְמֵי + הֶם֙

וַֽ + יִּדְרְכ֔וּ

וַֽ + יַּעֲשׂ֖וּ

הִלּוּלִ֑ים

וַ + יָּבֹ֨אוּ֙

בֵּ֣ית

אֱֽלֹֽהֵי + הֶ֔ם

וַ + יֹּֽאכְלוּ֙

וַ + יִּשְׁתּ֔וּ

וַֽ + יְקַלְל֖וּ

אֶת

אֲבִימֶֽלֶךְ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּצְא֨וּHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixשָּׂדֶ֜הHebrew noun, masculine

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיִּבְצְר֤וּHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

כַּרְמֵיHebrew noun, masculineהֶם֙possessive suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיִּדְרְכ֔וּHebrew verb

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיַּעֲשׂ֖וּHebrew verb

הִלּוּלִ֑יםHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּבֹ֨אוּ֙Hebrew verb

בֵּ֣יתHebrew noun, masculine

אֱֽלֹֽהֵיHebrew noun, masculineהֶ֔םpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּֽאכְלוּ֙Hebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשְׁתּ֔וּHebrew verb

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיְקַלְל֖וּHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

אֲבִימֶֽלֶךְname of a person

What It Can Mean

וַandיֵּצְא֨וּto come out: comeGo, come out.יָצָא 1068 vb . go or come out Qal go or come out or forth from ( מִן ) a place go forth from (the presence of) a person in technical senses of flight, involving escape depart of inanimate things with especial emphasis on idea of origin, source of children as going forth from loins (of father) go forth to a place go forward , proceed to or toward something come or go forth , with esp. ref. to purpose or result of combinations Hiph . cause to go or come out , bring out , lead out fig. obj. persons, bring out of ( מִן ) distress, etc. bring out animals inanimate obj. fig. subj. י׳ , bring forth from ( מִן ) Hoph . be brought forthScroll for more

הַtheשָּׂדֶ֜הland: soilField.שָׂדֶה 819 n.m . id. [ u.ak.ab ] (ordinary contr. form) open field , country definite portion of ground, field , land land , opp. seaScroll for more

וַֽandיִּבְצְר֤וּto gather/restrain/fortifyCut off, make inaccessible, enclose.[ בָּצַר ] vb . cut off , make inaccessible (esp. by fortifying), enclose Qal cut off , grape-clusters; hence grape-gathering , -gatherer ; fig. cut off (= take away) Niph . be withheld Pi . fortifyScroll 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

כַּרְמֵיvineyardVineyard.כֶּרֶם 92 n.m . ( f .) vineyardהֶם֙theirScroll for more

וַֽandיִּדְרְכ֔וּto treadTread, march.דָּרַךְ vb . tread , march Qal tread , march , march forth tread upon tread wine- (or oil-) press tread (i.e. bend) the bow Hiph . tread , tread down tread (bend) the bow causat. cause to tread or march , leadScroll for more

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

praiseRejoicing, praise.[ הִלּוּל ] n.[m.] rejoicing , praiseScroll for more

וַandיָּבֹ֨אוּ֙to 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

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

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

וַandיֹּֽאכְלוּ֙to 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

וַandיִּשְׁתּ֔וּto drinkDrink.שָׁתָה 217 vb . drink Qal 216 Niph . all which is (may be) drunkScroll for more

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

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

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

And … said

Gaal

the son

of Ebed

Who is

Abimelech

and who is

Shechem

that

we should serve him

not

is … the son

of Jerubbaal

and Zebul

his officer

serve ye

The ASV does not translate this word.

the men

of Hamor

the father

of Shechem

but why

should … serve him

we

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וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

גַּ֣עַלGAH-ahl

בֶּןben

עֶ֗בֶדEH-ved

מִֽיmee

אֲבִימֶ֤לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

וּמִֽיoo-MEE

שְׁכֶם֙sheh-CHEM

כִּ֣יkee

נַעַבְדֶ֔נּוּnah-ahv-DEH-noo

הֲלֹ֥אhah-LOH

בֶןven

יְרֻבַּ֖עַלyeh-roo-BAH-ahl

וּזְבֻ֣לoo-zeh-VOOL

פְּקִיד֑וֹpeh-kee-DOH

עִבְד֗וּeev-DOO

אֶתet

אַנְשֵׁ֤יahn-SHAY

חֲמוֹר֙chah-MOHR

אֲבִ֣יah-VEE

שְׁכֶ֔םsheh-CHEM

וּמַדּ֖וּעַoo-mah-DOO-ah

נַעַבְדֶ֥נּוּnah-ahv-DEH-noo

אֲנָֽחְנוּah-NAH-cheh-noo

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

גַּ֣עַל

בֶּן

עֶ֗בֶד

מִֽי

אֲבִימֶ֤לֶךְ

וּ + מִֽי

שְׁכֶם֙

כִּ֣י

נַעַבְדֶ֔ + נּוּ

הֲ + לֹ֥א

בֶן

יְרֻבַּ֖עַל

וּ + זְבֻ֣ל

פְּקִיד֑ + וֹ

עִבְד֗וּ

אֶת

אַנְשֵׁ֤י

חֲמוֹר֙

אֲבִ֣י

שְׁכֶ֔ם

וּ + מַדּ֖וּעַ

נַעַבְדֶ֥ + נּוּ

אֲנָֽחְנוּ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

גַּ֣עַלname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

עֶ֗בֶדname of a person

מִֽיHebrew interrogative

אֲבִימֶ֤לֶךְname of a person

וּHebrew conjunctionמִֽיHebrew interrogative

שְׁכֶם֙name of a place

כִּ֣יHebrew conjunction

נַעַבְדֶ֔Hebrew verbנּוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

הֲHebrew prefixלֹ֥אHebrew negative

בֶןHebrew noun, masculine

יְרֻבַּ֖עַלname of a person

וּHebrew conjunctionזְבֻ֣לname of a person

פְּקִיד֑Hebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

עִבְד֗וּHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

אַנְשֵׁ֤יHebrew noun, masculine

חֲמוֹר֙name of a person

אֲבִ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁכֶ֔םname of a place

וּHebrew conjunctionמַדּ֖וּעַHebrew interrogative

נַעַבְדֶ֥Hebrew verbנּוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

אֲנָֽחְנוּHebrew personal pronoun, common 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

Gaal

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

EbedServant.עֶ֫בֶד n.pr.m . ( servant of God) father of Gaal a companion of EzraScroll for more

who?Who?מִי 423 pron.interrog . who? of persons מִי is rarely used of things , and usually where persons are understood or implied in the gen. whose in an indirect qu. מִי ב׳ who among … ? strengthened and emph. forms of interrog. various rhetorical uses whose מִי may sometimes be rendered whosoever , though, as the examples will shew, it does not really mean it once, following a verb, any oneScroll for more

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

וּandמִֽיwho?Who?מִי 423 pron.interrog . who? of persons מִי is rarely used of things , and usually where persons are understood or implied in the gen. whose in an indirect qu. מִי ב׳ who among … ? strengthened and emph. forms of interrog. various rhetorical uses whose מִי may sometimes be rendered whosoever , though, as the examples will shew, it does not really mean it once, following a verb, any oneScroll for more

Shechem

forThat, for, when.כִּי conj . that , for , when that Of time, when , of the past elsewhere כִּי has a force approximating to if , though it usu. represents a case as more likely to occur than אִם when or if , with a concessive force, i.e. though Because , sinceScroll for more

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

הֲquestion markerלֹ֥אnotNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll 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

Jerubbaal

וּandזְבֻ֣לZebul

פְּקִיד֑overseerCommissioner, deputy, overseer.פָּקִיד n.m . commissioner , deputy , overseerוֹhisScroll for more

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

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

Hamor

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

Shechem

וּandמַדּ֖וּעַwhy?Wherefore?מַדּוּעַ 61 and מַדֻּעַ adv . wherefore?Scroll for more

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

weWe.אֲנַ֫חְנוּ , אֲנָ֑חְנוּ pron . 1pl . comm . weScroll for more

And would that

would that

The ASV does not translate this word.

people

this

were under my hand

then would I remove

The ASV does not translate this word.

Abimelech

And he said

to Abimelech

Increase

thine army

and come out

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וּמִ֨יoo-MEE

יִתֵּ֜ןyee-TEN

אֶתet

הָעָ֤םhah-AHM

הַזֶּה֙hah-ZEH

בְּיָדִ֔יbeh-yah-DEE

וְאָסִ֖ירָהveh-ah-SEE-rah

אֶתet

אֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

וַיֹּ֨אמֶר֙vah-YOH-mehr

לַאֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְlah-ah-vee-MEH-lech

רַבֶּ֥הrah-BEH

צְבָאֲךָ֖tseh-vah-ah-CHAH

וָצֵֽאָהvah-TSEH-ah

Letters

וּ + מִ֨י

יִתֵּ֜ן

אֶת

הָ + עָ֤ם

הַ + זֶּה֙

בְּ + יָדִ֔ + י

וְ + אָסִ֖ירָה

אֶת

אֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְ

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר֙

לַ + אֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְ

רַבֶּ֥ה

צְבָאֲ + ךָ֖

וָ + צֵֽאָ + ה

The Pieces

וּHebrew conjunctionמִ֨יHebrew interrogative

יִתֵּ֜ןHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

הָHebrew prefixעָ֤םHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixזֶּה֙Hebrew demonstrative pronoun

בְּHebrew prefixיָדִ֔Hebrew nounיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

וְHebrew conjunctionאָסִ֖ירָהHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

אֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶר֙Hebrew verb

לַHebrew prefixאֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְname of a person

רַבֶּ֥הHebrew verb

צְבָאֲHebrew noun, masculineךָ֖possessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

וָHebrew conjunctionצֵֽאָHebrew verbהHebrew suffix

What It Can Mean

וּandמִ֨יwho?Who?מִי 423 pron.interrog . who? of persons מִי is rarely used of things , and usually where persons are understood or implied in the gen. whose in an indirect qu. מִי ב׳ who among … ? strengthened and emph. forms of interrog. various rhetorical uses whose מִי may sometimes be rendered whosoever , though, as the examples will shew, it does not really mean it once, following a verb, any oneScroll for more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll 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

לַto/forאֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְAbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

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

צְבָאֲarmyArmy, war, warfare.צָבָא 485 n.m . army , war , warfare army , host war , warfare , service service צְבָאוֹת , in name of י׳ as God of war, prob. first in time of warlike David (some connect with sacred ark, but ark older)ךָ֖yourScroll for more

וָandצֵֽאָto come out: comeGo, come out.יָצָא 1068 vb . go or come out Qal go or come out or forth from ( מִן ) a place go forth from (the presence of) a person in technical senses of flight, involving escape depart of inanimate things with especial emphasis on idea of origin, source of children as going forth from loins (of father) go forth to a place go forward , proceed to or toward something come or go forth , with esp. ref. to purpose or result of combinations Hiph . cause to go or come out , bring out , lead out fig. obj. persons, bring out of ( מִן ) distress, etc. bring out animals inanimate obj. fig. subj. י׳ , bring forth from ( מִן ) Hoph . be brought forthהpossible emphasis endingScroll for more

And when … heard

Zebul

the ruler

of the city

The ASV does not translate this word.

the words

of Gaal

the son

of Ebed

was kindled

his anger

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וַיִּשְׁמַ֗עvah-yeesh-MAH

זְבֻל֙zeh-VOOL

שַׂרsahr

הָעִ֔ירhah-EER

אֶתet

דִּבְרֵ֖יdeev-RAY

גַּ֣עַלGAH-ahl

בֶּןben

עָ֑בֶדAH-ved

וַיִּ֖חַרvah-YEE-chahr

אַפּֽוֹah-POH

Letters

וַ + יִּשְׁמַ֗ע

זְבֻל֙

שַׂר

הָ + עִ֔יר

אֶת

דִּבְרֵ֖י

גַּ֣עַל

בֶּן

עָ֑בֶד

וַ + יִּ֖חַר

אַפּֽ + וֹ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשְׁמַ֗עHebrew verb

זְבֻל֙name of a person

שַׂרHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixעִ֔ירHebrew noun, feminine

אֶתHebrew particle

דִּבְרֵ֖יHebrew noun, masculine

גַּ֣עַלname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

עָ֑בֶדname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּ֖חַרHebrew verb

אַפּֽHebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּשְׁמַ֗עto 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

Zebul

rulerChieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince.שַׂר 420 n.m . chieftain , chief , ruler , official , captain , princeScroll for more

הָtheעִ֔ירcityCity, 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

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

Gaal

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

EbedServant.עֶ֫בֶד n.pr.m . ( servant of God) father of Gaal a companion of EzraScroll for more

וַandיִּ֖חַרto 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

אַפּֽface: angerNostril, nose, face, anger.אַף 277 n.m . nostril , nose , face , anger nostril , as organ of breathing Dn. face mostly angerוֹhisScroll for more

And he sent

messengers

unto

Abimelech

craftily

saying

Behold

Gaal

the son

of Ebed

and his brethren

are come

to Shechem

and behold they

constrain … to take part

The ASV does not translate this word.

the city

against thee

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וַיִּשְׁלַ֧חvah-yeesh-LAHCH

מַלְאָכִ֛יםmahl-ah-CHEEM

אֶלel

אֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

בְּתָרְמָ֣הbeh-tah-reh-MAH

לֵאמֹ֑רleh-MOHR

הִנֵּה֩hee-NEH

גַ֨עַלGAH-ahl

בֶּןben

עֶ֤בֶדEH-ved

וְאֶחָיו֙veh-eh-CHAHV

בָּאִ֣יםbah-EEM

שְׁכֶ֔מָהsheh-CHEH-mah

וְהִנָּ֛םveh-hee-NAHM

צָרִ֥יםtsah-REEM

אֶתet

הָעִ֖ירhah-EER

עָלֶֽיךָah-LAY-chah

Letters

וַ + יִּשְׁלַ֧ח

מַלְאָכִ֛ים

אֶל

אֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְ

בְּ + תָרְמָ֣ה

לֵ + אמֹ֑ר

הִנֵּה֩

גַ֨עַל

בֶּן

עֶ֤בֶד

וְ + אֶחָי + ו֙

בָּאִ֣ים

שְׁכֶ֔מָ + ה

וְ + הִנָּ֛ + ם

צָרִ֥ים

אֶת

הָ + עִ֖יר

עָלֶֽי + ךָ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשְׁלַ֧חHebrew verb

מַלְאָכִ֛יםHebrew noun, masculine

אֶלHebrew preposition

אֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְname of a person

בְּHebrew prefixתָרְמָ֣הHebrew noun, feminine

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹ֑רHebrew verb

הִנֵּה֩Hebrew interjection

גַ֨עַלname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

עֶ֤בֶדname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶחָיHebrew noun, masculineו֙possessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בָּאִ֣יםHebrew verb

שְׁכֶ֔מָname of a placeהHebrew suffix

וְHebrew conjunctionהִנָּ֛Hebrew interjectionםsubject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

צָרִ֥יםHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

הָHebrew prefixעִ֖ירHebrew noun, feminine

עָלֶֽיHebrew prepositionךָobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

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

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

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

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

בְּin/on/withתָרְמָ֣הtreacheryIn treachery, treacherously.תׇּרְמָה in Ju 9:31 in treachery , treacherously , but form strange and meaning unsuitableScroll 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

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

Gaal

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

EbedServant.עֶ֫בֶד n.pr.m . ( servant of God) father of Gaal a companion of EzraScroll for more

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

שְׁכֶ֔מָShechemהtoward

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

to confineConfine, bind, besiege.צוּר vb . confine , bind , besiegeScroll 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

הָtheעִ֖ירcityCity, 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

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

Now therefore

up

by night

thou

and the people

that

are with thee

and lie in wait

in the field

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וְעַתָּה֙veh-ah-TAH

ק֣וּםkoom

לַ֔יְלָהLAH-yeh-lah

אַתָּ֖הah-TAH

וְהָעָ֣םveh-hah-AHM

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

אִתָּ֑ךְee-TAHCH

וֶאֱרֹ֖בveh-eh-ROHV

בַּשָּׂדֶֽהbah-sah-DEH

Letters

וְ + עַתָּה֙

ק֣וּם

לַ֔יְלָה

אַתָּ֖ה

וְ + הָ + עָ֣ם

אֲשֶׁר

אִתָּ֑ + ךְ

וֶ + אֱרֹ֖ב

בַּ + [הַ] + שָּׂדֶֽה

The Pieces

וְHebrew conjunctionעַתָּה֙Hebrew adverb

ק֣וּםHebrew verb

לַ֔יְלָהHebrew noun, masculine

אַתָּ֖הHebrew personal pronoun, masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionהָHebrew prefixעָ֣םHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

אִתָּ֑Hebrew prepositionךְobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

וֶHebrew conjunctionאֱרֹ֖בHebrew verb

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixשָּׂדֶֽהHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

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

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

nightNight.לַ֫יְלָה , לַ֫יִל 242 n.m . nightScroll for more

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

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

which

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

וֶandאֱרֹ֖בto ambushLie in wait.אָרַב vb . lie in wait Qal lie in wait (with hostile purpose) Pi . Pt . pl. liers-in-wait Hiph . Impf . but txt. dub.Scroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theשָּׂדֶֽהland: soilField.שָׂדֶה 819 n.m . id. [ u.ak.ab ] (ordinary contr. form) open field , country definite portion of ground, field , land land , opp. seaScroll for more

and it shall be that

in the morning

as soon as … is up

the sun

thou shalt rise early

and rush

upon

the city

and behold

he

and the people

that

are with him

come out

against thee

then mayest thou do

to them

as

shalt find

thou … occasion

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וְהָיָ֤הveh-hah-YAH

בַבֹּ֨קֶר֙vah-BOH-kehr

כִּזְרֹ֣חַkee-zeh-ROH-ahch

הַשֶּׁ֔מֶשׁhah-SHEH-mesh

תַּשְׁכִּ֖יםtahsh-KEEM

וּפָשַׁטְתָּ֣oo-fah-shaht-TAH

עַלahl

הָעִ֑ירhah-EER

וְהִנֵּהveh-hee-NEH

ה֞וּאhoo

וְהָעָ֤םveh-hah-AHM

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

אִתּוֹ֙ee-TOH

יֹצְאִ֣יםyohts-EEM

אֵלֶ֔יךָeh-LAY-chah

וְעָשִׂ֣יתָveh-ah-SEE-tah

לּ֔וֹloh

כַּאֲשֶׁ֖רkah-ah-SHEHR

תִּמְצָ֥אteem-TSAH

יָדֶֽךָyah-DEH-chah

Letters

וְ + הָיָ֤ה

בַ + [הַ] + בֹּ֨קֶר֙

כִּ + זְרֹ֣חַ

הַ + שֶּׁ֔מֶשׁ

תַּשְׁכִּ֖ים

וּ + פָשַׁטְתָּ֣

עַל

הָ + עִ֑יר

וְ + הִנֵּה

ה֞וּא

וְ + הָ + עָ֤ם

אֲשֶׁר

אִתּ + וֹ֙

יֹצְאִ֣ים

אֵלֶ֔י + ךָ

וְ + עָשִׂ֣יתָ

לּ֔ + וֹ

כַּ + אֲשֶׁ֖ר

תִּמְצָ֥א

יָדֶֽ + ךָ

The Pieces

וְHebrew conjunctionהָיָ֤הHebrew verb

בַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixבֹּ֨קֶר֙Hebrew noun, masculine

כִּHebrew prefixזְרֹ֣חַHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixשֶּׁ֔מֶשׁHebrew noun

תַּשְׁכִּ֖יםHebrew verb

וּHebrew conjunctionפָשַׁטְתָּ֣Hebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

הָHebrew prefixעִ֑ירHebrew noun, feminine

וְHebrew conjunctionהִנֵּהHebrew interjection

ה֞וּאHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

וְHebrew conjunctionהָHebrew prefixעָ֤םHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

אִתּHebrew prepositionוֹ֙object suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

יֹצְאִ֣יםHebrew verb

אֵלֶ֔יHebrew prepositionךָobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionעָשִׂ֣יתָHebrew verb

לּ֔Hebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

כַּHebrew prefixאֲשֶׁ֖רHebrew relative pronoun

תִּמְצָ֥אHebrew verb

יָדֶֽHebrew nounךָpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וְandהָיָ֤הto 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

בַin/on/with[הַ]theבֹּ֨קֶר֙morningMorning.בֹּ֫קֶר 214 n.m . morning morning (of point of time, time at which, never during which, Eng. morning = forenoon morrow , next dayScroll for more

כִּlike/asזְרֹ֣חַto riseRise, come forth.זָרַח vb . rise , come forthScroll for more

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

to riseStart, rise, early.[ שָׁכַם ] 65 vb . Hiph . denom . start , rise , earlyScroll for more

וּandפָשַׁטְתָּ֣to stripStrip off, make a dash, raid.פָּשַׁט vb . strip off , make a dash , raid Qal strip off , put off , one’s garment put off (one’s shelter), i.e. make a dash (from a sheltered place) Pi . to strip the slain Hiph . strip one of garment strip off flay Hithp . he stripped himself of his garmentScroll 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

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

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

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

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

which

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

to come out: comeGo, come out.יָצָא 1068 vb . go or come out Qal go or come out or forth from ( מִן ) a place go forth from (the presence of) a person in technical senses of flight, involving escape depart of inanimate things with especial emphasis on idea of origin, source of children as going forth from loins (of father) go forth to a place go forward , proceed to or toward something come or go forth , with esp. ref. to purpose or result of combinations Hiph . cause to go or come out , bring out , lead out fig. obj. persons, bring out of ( מִן ) distress, etc. bring out animals inanimate obj. fig. subj. י׳ , bring forth from ( מִן ) Hoph . be brought forthScroll for more

אֵלֶ֔יto 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

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

לּ֔to/forוֹhim

כַּlike/asאֲשֶׁ֖רwhich

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

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

And … rose up

Abimelech

and all

the people

that

were with him

by night

and they laid wait

against

Shechem

four

in … companies

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וַיָּ֧קָםvah-YAH-kahm

אֲבִימֶ֛לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

וְכָלveh-CHAHL

הָעָ֥םhah-AHM

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

עִמּ֖וֹee-MOH

לָ֑יְלָהLAH-yeh-lah

וַיֶּאֶרְב֣וּvah-yeh-ehr-VOO

עַלahl

שְׁכֶ֔םsheh-CHEM

אַרְבָּעָ֖הahr-bah-AH

רָאשִֽׁיםrah-SHEEM

Letters

וַ + יָּ֧קָם

אֲבִימֶ֛לֶךְ

וְ + כָל

הָ + עָ֥ם

אֲשֶׁר

עִמּ֖ + וֹ

לָ֑יְלָה

וַ + יֶּאֶרְב֣וּ

עַל

שְׁכֶ֔ם

אַרְבָּעָ֖ה

רָאשִֽׁים

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֧קָםHebrew verb

אֲבִימֶ֛לֶךְname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionכָלHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixעָ֥םHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

עִמּ֖Hebrew prepositionוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

לָ֑יְלָהHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֶּאֶרְב֣וּHebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

שְׁכֶ֔םname of a place

אַרְבָּעָ֖הHebrew noun

רָאשִֽׁיםHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּ֧קָםto 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

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

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

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

which

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

nightNight.לַ֫יְלָה , לַ֫יִל 242 n.m . nightScroll for more

וַandיֶּאֶרְב֣וּto ambushLie in wait.אָרַב vb . lie in wait Qal lie in wait (with hostile purpose) Pi . Pt . pl. liers-in-wait Hiph . Impf . but txt. dub.Scroll for more

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

Shechem

fourFour.אַרְבַּע , אַרְבָּעָה fourScroll for more

head: groupרֹאשׁ 599 n.m . (c. 230 t.) head , of human being head , of animals top (88 t.) height , of stars head = chief (man) = chief (city) chief nation = chief (place, position) = chief priest = head of a family head = front , leader's place of time, beginning , of night watch of things, river- heads chief , choicest , best , of spices head = division of army, company , band = sum , esp. in phr. take sum of , enumerate other phr.Scroll for more

And … went out

Gaal

the son

of Ebed

and stood

in the entrance

of the gate

of the city

and … rose up

Abimelech

and the people

that

were with him

from

the ambushment

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וַיֵּצֵא֙vah-yeh-TSEH

גַּ֣עַלGAH-ahl

בֶּןben

עֶ֔בֶדEH-ved

וַיַּעֲמֹ֕דvah-yah-ah-MOHD

פֶּ֖תַחPEH-tahch

שַׁ֣עַרSHAH-ahr

הָעִ֑ירhah-EER

וַיָּ֧קָםvah-YAH-kahm

אֲבִימֶ֛לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

וְהָעָ֥םveh-hah-AHM

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

אִתּ֖וֹee-TOH

מִןmeen

הַמַּאְרָֽבhah-mah-RAHV

Letters

וַ + יֵּצֵא֙

גַּ֣עַל

בֶּן

עֶ֔בֶד

וַ + יַּעֲמֹ֕ד

פֶּ֖תַח

שַׁ֣עַר

הָ + עִ֑יר

וַ + יָּ֧קָם

אֲבִימֶ֛לֶךְ

וְ + הָ + עָ֥ם

אֲשֶׁר

אִתּ֖ + וֹ

מִן

הַ + מַּאְרָֽב

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּצֵא֙Hebrew verb

גַּ֣עַלname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

עֶ֔בֶדname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּעֲמֹ֕דHebrew verb

פֶּ֖תַחHebrew noun, masculine

שַׁ֣עַרHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixעִ֑ירHebrew noun, feminine

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֧קָםHebrew verb

אֲבִימֶ֛לֶךְname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionהָHebrew prefixעָ֥םHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

אִתּ֖Hebrew prepositionוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

מִןHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixמַּאְרָֽבHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיֵּצֵא֙to come out: comeGo, come out.יָצָא 1068 vb . go or come out Qal go or come out or forth from ( מִן ) a place go forth from (the presence of) a person in technical senses of flight, involving escape depart of inanimate things with especial emphasis on idea of origin, source of children as going forth from loins (of father) go forth to a place go forward , proceed to or toward something come or go forth , with esp. ref. to purpose or result of combinations Hiph . cause to go or come out , bring out , lead out fig. obj. persons, bring out of ( מִן ) distress, etc. bring out animals inanimate obj. fig. subj. י׳ , bring forth from ( מִן ) Hoph . be brought forthScroll for more

Gaal

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

EbedServant.עֶ֫בֶד n.pr.m . ( servant of God) father of Gaal a companion of EzraScroll for more

וַandיַּעֲמֹ֕דto 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

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

gateGate.שַׁ֫עַר 373 n.m . gateScroll 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

וַandיָּ֧קָםto 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

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

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

which

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

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

הַtheמַּאְרָֽבambushAmbush.מַאֲרָב n.m . ambush — ambush , place of lying-in-wait lurking-place liers-in-waitScroll for more

And when … saw

Gaal

The ASV does not translate this word.

the people

he said

to

Zebul

Behold there

people

come … down

from the tops

of the mountains

And … said

unto him

Zebul

The ASV does not translate this word.

the shadow

of the mountains

Thou

seest

as if they were men

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וַיַּרְאvah-YAH-reh

גַּעַל֮GAH-ahl

אֶתet

הָעָם֒hah-AHM

וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

אֶלel

זְבֻ֔לzeh-VOOL

הִנֵּהhee-NEH

עָ֣םahm

יוֹרֵ֔דyoh-RED

מֵרָאשֵׁ֖יmeh-rah-SHAY

הֶהָרִ֑יםheh-hah-REEM

וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

אֵלָיו֙eh-LAHV

זְבֻ֔לzeh-VOOL

אֵ֣תet

צֵ֧לtsel

הֶהָרִ֛יםheh-hah-REEM

אַתָּ֥הah-TAH

רֹאֶ֖הroh-EH

כָּאֲנָשִֽׁיםkah-ah-nah-SHEEM

Letters

וַ + יַּרְא

גַּעַל֮

אֶת

הָ + עָם֒

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

אֶל

זְבֻ֔ל

הִנֵּה

עָ֣ם

יוֹרֵ֔ד

מֵ + רָאשֵׁ֖י

הֶ + הָרִ֑ים

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

אֵלָי + ו֙

זְבֻ֔ל

אֵ֣ת

צֵ֧ל

הֶ + הָרִ֛ים

אַתָּ֥ה

רֹאֶ֖ה

כָּ + [הַ] + אֲנָשִֽׁים

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּרְאHebrew verb

גַּעַל֮name of a person

אֶתHebrew particle

הָHebrew prefixעָם֒Hebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

זְבֻ֔לname of a person

הִנֵּהHebrew interjection

עָ֣םHebrew noun, masculine

יוֹרֵ֔דHebrew verb

מֵHebrew prefixרָאשֵׁ֖יHebrew noun, masculine

הֶHebrew prefixהָרִ֑יםHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

אֵלָיHebrew prepositionו֙object suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

זְבֻ֔לname of a person

אֵ֣תHebrew particle

צֵ֧לHebrew noun, masculine

הֶHebrew prefixהָרִ֛יםHebrew noun, masculine

אַתָּ֥הHebrew personal pronoun, masculine singular

רֹאֶ֖הHebrew verb

כָּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixאֲנָשִֽׁיםHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיַּרְאto 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

Gaal

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

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

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

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

Zebul

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

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

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

מֵfromרָאשֵׁ֖יhead: topרֹאשׁ 599 n.m . (c. 230 t.) head , of human being head , of animals top (88 t.) height , of stars head = chief (man) = chief (city) chief nation = chief (place, position) = chief priest = head of a family head = front , leader's place of time, beginning , of night watch of things, river- heads chief , choicest , best , of spices head = division of army, company , band = sum , esp. in phr. take sum of , enumerate other phr.Scroll for more

הֶtheהָרִ֑יםmountain: mountMountain, hill, hill-country.הַר 568 n.m . mountain , hill , hill-country mountain , hill hill-country , mountain-regionScroll for more

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

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

Zebul

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

shadowShadow.צֵל n.m . shadowScroll for more

הֶtheהָרִ֛יםmountain: mountMountain, hill, hill-country.הַר 568 n.m . mountain , hill , hill-country mountain , hill hill-country , mountain-regionScroll for more

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

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

כָּlike/as[הַ]theאֲנָשִֽׁיםmanMan.אִישׁ 2166 n.m . man (= vir )Scroll for more

And

again

Gaal

spake

and said

See there

people

come … down

by

the middle

of the land

and … company

one

cometh

by the way

of the oak

of Meonenim

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וַיֹּ֨סֶףvah-YOH-sef

ע֣וֹדohd

גַּעַל֮GAH-ahl

לְדַבֵּר֒leh-dah-BEHR

וַיֹּ֕אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

הִנֵּהhee-NEH

עָם֙ahm

יֽוֹרְדִ֔יםyoh-reh-DEEM

מֵעִ֖םmeh-EEM

טַבּ֣וּרtah-BOOR

הָאָ֑רֶץhah-AH-rets

וְרֹאשׁveh-ROHSH

אֶחָ֣דeh-CHAHD

בָּ֔אbah

מִדֶּ֖רֶךְmee-DEH-rech

אֵל֥וֹןeh-LOHN

מְעוֹנְנִֽיםmeh-oh-neh-NEEM

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֨סֶף

ע֣וֹד

גַּעַל֮

לְ + דַבֵּר֒

וַ + יֹּ֕אמֶר

הִנֵּה

עָם֙

יֽוֹרְדִ֔ים

מֵ + עִ֖ם

טַבּ֣וּר

הָ + אָ֑רֶץ

וְ + רֹאשׁ

אֶחָ֣ד

בָּ֔א

מִ + דֶּ֖רֶךְ

אֵל֥וֹן

מְעוֹנְנִֽים

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨סֶףHebrew verb

ע֣וֹדHebrew adjective

גַּעַל֮name of a person

לְHebrew prefixדַבֵּר֒Hebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֕אמֶרHebrew verb

הִנֵּהHebrew interjection

עָם֙Hebrew noun, masculine

יֽוֹרְדִ֔יםHebrew verb

מֵHebrew prefixעִ֖םHebrew preposition

טַבּ֣וּרHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixאָ֑רֶץHebrew noun, feminine

וְHebrew conjunctionרֹאשׁHebrew noun, masculine

אֶחָ֣דHebrew adjective

בָּ֔אHebrew verb

מִHebrew prefixדֶּ֖רֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

אֵל֥וֹןHebrew noun, masculine

מְעוֹנְנִֽיםHebrew verb

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

Gaal

לְto/forדַבֵּר֒to 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

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

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

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

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

מֵfromעִ֖םwithWith.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

highestHighest part, centre.טַבּוּר n.[m.] highest part , centreScroll for more

הָtheאָ֑רֶץland: 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

וְandרֹאשׁhead: groupרֹאשׁ 599 n.m . (c. 230 t.) head , of human being head , of animals top (88 t.) height , of stars head = chief (man) = chief (city) chief nation = chief (place, position) = chief priest = head of a family head = front , leader's place of time, beginning , of night watch of things, river- heads chief , choicest , best , of spices head = division of army, company , band = sum , esp. in phr. take sum of , enumerate other phr.Scroll for more

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

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

מִfromדֶּ֖רֶךְway: directionWay, 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

Diviners' OakTerebinth.אֵלוֹן n.[f.] terebinthScroll for more

Diviners' OakPractise soothsaying.[ עָנַן ] vb . Pō‛ . practise soothsayingScroll for more

Then said

unto him

Zebul

Where is

now

thy mouth

that

thou saidst

Who is

Abimelech

that

we should serve him

not

is … this

the people

that

thou hast despised

The ASV does not translate this word.

go out

I pray

now

and fight

with them

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וַיֹּ֨אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

אֵלָ֜יוeh-LAHV

זְבֻ֗לzeh-VOOL

אַיֵּ֨הah-YEH

אֵפ֥וֹאeh-FOH

פִ֨יךָ֙FEE-chah

אֲשֶׁ֣רah-SHEHR

תֹּאמַ֔רtoh-MAHR

מִ֥יmee

אֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

כִּ֣יkee

נַעַבְדֶ֑נּוּnah-ahv-DEH-noo

הֲלֹ֨אhah-LOH

זֶ֤הzeh

הָעָם֙hah-AHM

אֲשֶׁ֣רah-SHEHR

מָאַ֣סְתָּהmah-AH-seh-tah

בּ֔וֹboh

צֵאtseh

נָ֥אnah

עַתָּ֖הah-TAH

וְהִלָּ֥חֶםveh-hee-LAH-chem

בּֽוֹboh

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר

אֵלָ֜י + ו

זְבֻ֗ל

אַיֵּ֨ה

אֵפ֥וֹא

פִ֨י + ךָ֙

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

תֹּאמַ֔ר

מִ֥י

אֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְ

כִּ֣י

נַעַבְדֶ֑ + נּוּ

הֲ + לֹ֨א

זֶ֤ה

הָ + עָם֙

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

מָאַ֣סְתָּה

בּ֔ + וֹ

צֵא

נָ֥א

עַתָּ֖ה

וְ + הִלָּ֥חֶם

בּֽ + וֹ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶרHebrew verb

אֵלָ֜יHebrew prepositionוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

זְבֻ֗לname of a person

אַיֵּ֨הHebrew adverb

אֵפ֥וֹאHebrew particle

פִ֨יHebrew noun, masculineךָ֙possessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

אֲשֶׁ֣רHebrew relative pronoun

תֹּאמַ֔רHebrew verb

מִ֥יHebrew interrogative

אֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְname of a person

כִּ֣יHebrew conjunction

נַעַבְדֶ֑Hebrew verbנּוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

הֲHebrew prefixלֹ֨אHebrew negative

זֶ֤הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

הָHebrew prefixעָם֙Hebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁ֣רHebrew relative pronoun

מָאַ֣סְתָּהHebrew verb

בּ֔Hebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

צֵאHebrew verb

נָ֥אHebrew interjection

עַתָּ֖הHebrew adverb

וְHebrew conjunctionהִלָּ֥חֶםHebrew verb

בּֽHebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

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

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

Zebul

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

thenThen.אֵפוֹ , elsewh. אֵפוֹא enclitic part . thenScroll for more

פִ֨יlipMouth.פֶּה 485 n.m . mouth mouth , of man, organ of eating and drinking external organ much oftener, as organ of speech, of man as laughing; panting of God of idols of musical instr. = sound of animals; hence of edge of sword mouth = opening, orifice extremity , end = portion with preps.ךָ֙yourScroll for more

which

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

who?Who?מִי 423 pron.interrog . who? of persons מִי is rarely used of things , and usually where persons are understood or implied in the gen. whose in an indirect qu. מִי ב׳ who among … ? strengthened and emph. forms of interrog. various rhetorical uses whose מִי may sometimes be rendered whosoever , though, as the examples will shew, it does not really mean it once, following a verb, any oneScroll for more

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll 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

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

הֲquestion markerלֹ֨אnotNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll 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

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

which

to rejectReject.[ מָאַס ] vb . reject Qal reject , refuse despise Niph . be rejectedScroll for more

בּ֔in/on/withוֹhim

to come out: comeGo, come out.יָצָא 1068 vb . go or come out Qal go or come out or forth from ( מִן ) a place go forth from (the presence of) a person in technical senses of flight, involving escape depart of inanimate things with especial emphasis on idea of origin, source of children as going forth from loins (of father) go forth to a place go forward , proceed to or toward something come or go forth , with esp. ref. to purpose or result of combinations Hiph . cause to go or come out , bring out , lead out fig. obj. persons, bring out of ( מִן ) distress, etc. bring out animals inanimate obj. fig. subj. י׳ , bring forth from ( מִן ) Hoph . be brought forthScroll for more

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

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

וְandהִלָּ֥חֶםto fightFight, do battle.[ לָחַם ] 171 vb . fight , do battle Qal fight , do battle Niph . engage in battle (recipr.), sometimes wage warScroll for more

בּֽin/on/withוֹhim

And … went out

Gaal

before

the men

of Shechem

and fought

with Abimelech

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וַיֵּ֣צֵאvah-yeh-TSEH

גַ֔עַלGAH-ahl

לִפְנֵ֖יlee-feh-NAY

בַּעֲלֵ֣יbah-ah-LAY

שְׁכֶ֑םsheh-CHEM

וַיִּלָּ֖חֶםvah-yee-LAH-chem

בַּאֲבִימֶֽלֶךְbah-ah-vee-MEH-lech

Letters

וַ + יֵּ֣צֵא

גַ֔עַל

לִ + פְנֵ֖י

בַּעֲלֵ֣י

שְׁכֶ֑ם

וַ + יִּלָּ֖חֶם

בַּ + אֲבִימֶֽלֶךְ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֣צֵאHebrew verb

גַ֔עַלname of a person

לִHebrew prefixפְנֵ֖יHebrew noun, masculine

בַּעֲלֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁכֶ֑םname of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּלָּ֖חֶםHebrew verb

בַּHebrew prefixאֲבִימֶֽלֶךְname of a person

What It Can Mean

וַandיֵּ֣צֵאto come out: comeGo, come out.יָצָא 1068 vb . go or come out Qal go or come out or forth from ( מִן ) a place go forth from (the presence of) a person in technical senses of flight, involving escape depart of inanimate things with especial emphasis on idea of origin, source of children as going forth from loins (of father) go forth to a place go forward , proceed to or toward something come or go forth , with esp. ref. to purpose or result of combinations Hiph . cause to go or come out , bring out , lead out fig. obj. persons, bring out of ( מִן ) distress, etc. bring out animals inanimate obj. fig. subj. י׳ , bring forth from ( מִן ) Hoph . be brought forthScroll for more

Gaal

לִto/forפְנֵ֖יface: 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

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

Shechem

וַandיִּלָּ֖חֶםto fightFight, do battle.[ לָחַם ] 171 vb . fight , do battle Qal fight , do battle Niph . engage in battle (recipr.), sometimes wage warScroll for more

בַּin/on/withאֲבִימֶֽלֶךְAbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

And … chased him

Abimelech

and he fled

before him

and there fell

wounded

many

even unto

the entrance

of the gate

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וַיִּרְדְּפֵ֣הוּvah-yeer-deh-FEH-hoo

אֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

וַיָּ֖נָסvah-YAH-nahs

מִפָּנָ֑יוmee-pah-NAHV

וַֽיִּפְּל֛וּvah-yee-peh-LOO

חֲלָלִ֥יםchah-lah-LEEM

רַבִּ֖יםrah-BEEM

עַדahd

פֶּ֥תַחPEH-tahch

הַשָּֽׁעַרhah-SHAH-ahr

Letters

וַ + יִּרְדְּפֵ֣ + הוּ

אֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְ

וַ + יָּ֖נָס

מִ + פָּנָ֑י + ו

וַֽ + יִּפְּל֛וּ

חֲלָלִ֥ים

רַבִּ֖ים

עַד

פֶּ֥תַח

הַ + שָּֽׁעַר

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּרְדְּפֵ֣Hebrew verbהוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

אֲבִימֶ֔לֶךְname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֖נָסHebrew verb

מִHebrew prefixפָּנָ֑יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיִּפְּל֛וּHebrew verb

חֲלָלִ֥יםHebrew noun, masculine

רַבִּ֖יםHebrew noun

עַדHebrew preposition

פֶּ֥תַחHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixשָּֽׁעַרHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּרְדְּפֵ֣to pursuePursue, chase, persecute.רָדַף 141 vb . pursue , chase , persecute Qal 128 pursue lit. put to flight , chase lit., the pursuers chase , hunt pursue fig. persecute , harass pursue , dog fig. follow after , aim to secure Niph . upon the neck (i.e. closely) we are pursued Pi . pursue ardently Pu . it shall be chased away like chaff of the mountains Hiph . usu. they chased himהוּhimScroll for more

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

וַandיָּ֖נָסto fleeFlee, escape.נוּס 160 vb . flee , escape Qal flee escape take flight , depart , disappear fly (to the attack) on horseback . Po‛lel the breath of י׳ driveth at it , driveth it on Hithpo‛l . in order to take flight before the bow Hiph . put to flight drive hastily to a safe place cause to disappear , hideScroll for more

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

וַֽandיִּפְּל֛וּto fall: fallFall, lie.נָפַל 433 vb . fall , lie Qal 366 fall , by accident Esp. of violent death fig. = go to ruin, perish, etc. fig. = experience calamity fall , of a city Fall prostrate fall = prostrate oneself before fall upon one's neck, in embrace Fall upon = attack desert or fall away to , go over to Fig., of deep sleep Other idiomatic uses = lie ; = lie prostrate Hiph . cause to fall Of causing death; = overthrow , bring to destruction Esp. of casting lot Fig., let drop , cause to fail cause deep sleep to fall Other idioms Hithp . throw , or prostrate oneselfScroll for more

slain: killedPierced.חָלָל 90 n.m . pierced pierced , fatally wounded slainScroll for more

manyMuch, many, great.רַב 429 adj . much , many , great (oft. opp. מְעַט ) much : of substances esp. of collectives, numerous pl. many רַב as subst. coll. pers. cstr. = abounding in מִן comp. = more numerous than רַב = abundant , enough as adv. much , exceedingly less oft. greatScroll for more

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

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

הַtheשָּֽׁעַרgateGate.שַׁ֫עַר 373 n.m . gateScroll for more

And … dwelt

Abimelech

at Arumah

and … drove out

Zebul

The ASV does not translate this word.

Gaal

and

his brethren

that they should not dwell

in Shechem

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וַיֵּ֥שֶׁבvah-YEH-shev

אֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

בָּארוּמָ֑הbah-roo-MAH

וַיְגָ֧רֶשׁvah-yeh-GAH-resh

זְבֻ֛לzeh-VOOL

אֶתet

גַּ֥עַלGAH-ahl

וְאֶתveh-ET

אֶחָ֖יוeh-CHAHV

מִשֶּׁ֥בֶתmee-SHEH-vet

בִּשְׁכֶֽםbee-sheh-CHEM

Letters

וַ + יֵּ֥שֶׁב

אֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְ

בָּ + ארוּמָ֑ה

וַ + יְגָ֧רֶשׁ

זְבֻ֛ל

אֶת

גַּ֥עַל

וְ + אֶת

אֶחָ֖י + ו

מִ + שֶּׁ֥בֶת

בִּ + שְׁכֶֽם

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֥שֶׁבHebrew verb

אֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְname of a person

בָּHebrew prefixארוּמָ֑ה

וַHebrew conjunctionיְגָ֧רֶשׁHebrew verb

זְבֻ֛לname of a person

אֶתHebrew particle

גַּ֥עַלname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶתHebrew particle

אֶחָ֖יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

מִHebrew prefixשֶּׁ֥בֶתHebrew verb

בִּHebrew prefixשְׁכֶֽםname of a place

What It Can Mean

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

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

בָּin/on/withארוּמָ֑הNo dictionary entry for this word.

וַandיְגָ֧רֶשׁto drive outDrive out, cast out.[ גָּרַשׁ ] vb . drive out , cast out Qal cast out , thrust out Niph . be driven away Pi . drive out , away Pu . subj. Israelites; subj. despised and miserable outcastsScroll for more

Zebul

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

Gaal

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

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

מִfromשֶּׁ֥בֶתto 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

בִּin/on/withשְׁכֶֽםShechem

And it came to pass

on the morrow

that … went out

the people

into the field

and they told

Abimelech

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וַֽיְהִי֙vah-yeh-HEE

מִֽמָּחֳרָ֔תmee-moh-choh-RAHT

וַיֵּצֵ֥אvah-yeh-TSEH

הָעָ֖םhah-AHM

הַשָּׂדֶ֑הhah-sah-DEH

וַיַּגִּ֖דוּvah-yah-GEE-doo

לַאֲבִימֶֽלֶךְlah-ah-vee-MEH-lech

Letters

וַֽ + יְהִי֙

מִֽ + מָּחֳרָ֔ת

וַ + יֵּצֵ֥א

הָ + עָ֖ם

הַ + שָּׂדֶ֑ה

וַ + יַּגִּ֖דוּ

לַ + אֲבִימֶֽלֶךְ

The Pieces

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיְהִי֙Hebrew verb

מִֽHebrew prefixמָּחֳרָ֔תHebrew noun, feminine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּצֵ֥אHebrew verb

הָHebrew prefixעָ֖םHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixשָּׂדֶ֑הHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּגִּ֖דוּHebrew verb

לַHebrew prefixאֲבִימֶֽלֶךְname of a person

What It Can Mean

וַֽandיְהִי֙to 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

מִֽfromמָּחֳרָ֔תmorrowThe morrow.מָחֳרָת n.f . the morrow (the day following a past day)Scroll for more

וַandיֵּצֵ֥אto come out: comeGo, come out.יָצָא 1068 vb . go or come out Qal go or come out or forth from ( מִן ) a place go forth from (the presence of) a person in technical senses of flight, involving escape depart of inanimate things with especial emphasis on idea of origin, source of children as going forth from loins (of father) go forth to a place go forward , proceed to or toward something come or go forth , with esp. ref. to purpose or result of combinations Hiph . cause to go or come out , bring out , lead out fig. obj. persons, bring out of ( מִן ) distress, etc. bring out animals inanimate obj. fig. subj. י׳ , bring forth from ( מִן ) Hoph . be brought forthScroll for more

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

הַtheשָּׂדֶ֑הland: soilField.שָׂדֶה 819 n.m . id. [ u.ak.ab ] (ordinary contr. form) open field , country definite portion of ground, field , land land , opp. seaScroll for more

וַandיַּגִּ֖דוּto tellBe conspicuous.[ נָגַד ] 363 vb . be conspicuous Hiph . declare , tell Hoph . be told , announced , reportedScroll for more

לַto/forאֲבִימֶֽלֶךְAbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

And he took

The ASV does not translate this word.

the people

and divided them

into three

companies

and laid wait

in the field

and he looked

and behold

the people

came forth

out of

the city

and he rose up

against them

and smote them

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וַיִּקַּ֣חvah-yee-KAHCH

אֶתet

הָעָ֗םhah-AHM

וַֽיֶּחֱצֵם֙vah-yeh-cheh-TSEM

לִשְׁלֹשָׁ֣הlee-sheh-loh-SHAH

רָאשִׁ֔יםrah-SHEEM

וַיֶּאֱרֹ֖בvah-yeh-eh-ROHV

בַּשָּׂדֶ֑הbah-sah-DEH

וַיַּ֗רְאvah-YAH-reh

וְהִנֵּ֤הveh-hee-NEH

הָעָם֙hah-AHM

יֹצֵ֣אyoh-TSEH

מִןmeen

הָעִ֔ירhah-EER

וַיָּ֥קָםvah-YAH-kahm

עֲלֵיהֶ֖םah-lay-HEM

וַיַּכֵּֽםvah-yah-KEM

Letters

וַ + יִּקַּ֣ח

אֶת

הָ + עָ֗ם

וַֽ + יֶּחֱצֵ + ם֙

לִ + שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה

רָאשִׁ֔ים

וַ + יֶּאֱרֹ֖ב

בַּ + [הַ] + שָּׂדֶ֑ה

וַ + יַּ֗רְא

וְ + הִנֵּ֤ה

הָ + עָם֙

יֹצֵ֣א

מִן

הָ + עִ֔יר

וַ + יָּ֥קָם

עֲלֵי + הֶ֖ם

וַ + יַּכֵּֽ + ם

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקַּ֣חHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

הָHebrew prefixעָ֗םHebrew noun, masculine

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיֶּחֱצֵHebrew verbם֙object suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

לִHebrew prefixשְׁלֹשָׁ֣הHebrew noun

רָאשִׁ֔יםHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֶּאֱרֹ֖בHebrew verb

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixשָּׂדֶ֑הHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֗רְאHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionהִנֵּ֤הHebrew interjection

הָHebrew prefixעָם֙Hebrew noun, masculine

יֹצֵ֣אHebrew verb

מִןHebrew preposition

הָHebrew prefixעִ֔ירHebrew noun, feminine

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֥קָםHebrew verb

עֲלֵיHebrew prepositionהֶ֖םobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּכֵּֽHebrew verbםobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּקַּ֣חto 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

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

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

וַֽandיֶּחֱצֵto divideDivide.חָצָה vb . divide Qal divide shall not halve their days , i.e. enjoy even half of the normal number Niph . be dividedם֙themScroll for more

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

head: groupרֹאשׁ 599 n.m . (c. 230 t.) head , of human being head , of animals top (88 t.) height , of stars head = chief (man) = chief (city) chief nation = chief (place, position) = chief priest = head of a family head = front , leader's place of time, beginning , of night watch of things, river- heads chief , choicest , best , of spices head = division of army, company , band = sum , esp. in phr. take sum of , enumerate other phr.Scroll for more

וַandיֶּאֱרֹ֖בto ambushLie in wait.אָרַב vb . lie in wait Qal lie in wait (with hostile purpose) Pi . Pt . pl. liers-in-wait Hiph . Impf . but txt. dub.Scroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theשָּׂדֶ֑הland: soilField.שָׂדֶה 819 n.m . id. [ u.ak.ab ] (ordinary contr. form) open field , country definite portion of ground, field , land land , opp. seaScroll 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

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

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

to come out: comeGo, come out.יָצָא 1068 vb . go or come out Qal go or come out or forth from ( מִן ) a place go forth from (the presence of) a person in technical senses of flight, involving escape depart of inanimate things with especial emphasis on idea of origin, source of children as going forth from loins (of father) go forth to a place go forward , proceed to or toward something come or go forth , with esp. ref. to purpose or result of combinations Hiph . cause to go or come out , bring out , lead out fig. obj. persons, bring out of ( מִן ) distress, etc. bring out animals inanimate obj. fig. subj. י׳ , bring forth from ( מִן ) Hoph . be brought forthScroll for more

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

הָtheעִ֔ירcityCity, 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

וַandיָּ֥קָםto 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

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 byהֶ֖םthemScroll for more

וַandיַּכֵּֽto smiteSmite.[ נָכָה ] 501 vb . smite (not in Qal ) Niph . and he shall be smitten [struck by weapon in battle] and die Pu . both be smitten down by the hail Hiph . lit., smite (with a single, non-fatal, blow), strike smite repeatedly, beat a man and they clapped hands (in applause) give a thrust (with fork) into pot; strike roots rarely smite (in battle) so as (merely) to wound smite , of sun Smite fatally Smite = attack , attack and destroy a company Of God smite with a plague, disease, etc. smite = chastise , or send judgment upon of God’s destroying palaces Hoph . be smittenםthemScroll for more

And Abimelech

and the companies

that

were with him

rushed forward

and stood

in the entrance

of the gate

of the city

and … two

the … companies

rushed

upon

all

that

were in the field

and smote them

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וַאֲבִימֶ֗לֶךְvah-ah-vee-MEH-lech

וְהָרָאשִׁים֙veh-hah-rah-SHEEM

אֲשֶׁ֣רah-SHEHR

עִמּ֔וֹee-MOH

פָּשְׁט֕וּpah-sheh-TOO

וַיַּ֣עַמְד֔וּvah-yah-ahm-DOO

פֶּ֖תַחPEH-tahch

שַׁ֣עַרSHAH-ahr

הָעִ֑ירhah-EER

וּשְׁנֵ֣יoo-sheh-NAY

הָֽרָאשִׁ֗יםhah-rah-SHEEM

פָּֽשְׁט֛וּpah-sheh-TOO

עַֽלahl

כָּלkohl

אֲשֶׁ֥רah-SHEHR

בַּשָּׂדֶ֖הbah-sah-DEH

וַיַּכּֽוּםvah-yah-KOOM

Letters

וַ + אֲבִימֶ֗לֶךְ

וְ + הָ + רָאשִׁים֙

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

עִמּ֔ + וֹ

פָּשְׁט֕וּ

וַ + יַּ֣עַמְד֔וּ

פֶּ֖תַח

שַׁ֣עַר

הָ + עִ֑יר

וּ + שְׁנֵ֣י

הָֽ + רָאשִׁ֗ים

פָּֽשְׁט֛וּ

עַֽל

כָּל

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

בַּ + [הַ] + שָּׂדֶ֖ה

וַ + יַּכּֽוּ + ם

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲבִימֶ֗לֶךְname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionהָHebrew prefixרָאשִׁים֙Hebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁ֣רHebrew relative pronoun

עִמּ֔Hebrew prepositionוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

פָּשְׁט֕וּHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֣עַמְד֔וּHebrew verb

פֶּ֖תַחHebrew noun, masculine

שַׁ֣עַרHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixעִ֑ירHebrew noun, feminine

וּHebrew conjunctionשְׁנֵ֣יHebrew noun

הָֽHebrew prefixרָאשִׁ֗יםHebrew noun, masculine

פָּֽשְׁט֛וּHebrew verb

עַֽלHebrew preposition

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁ֥רHebrew relative pronoun

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixשָּׂדֶ֖הHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּכּֽוּHebrew verbםobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

What It Can Mean

וַandאֲבִימֶ֗לֶךְAbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

וְandהָtheרָאשִׁים֙head: groupרֹאשׁ 599 n.m . (c. 230 t.) head , of human being head , of animals top (88 t.) height , of stars head = chief (man) = chief (city) chief nation = chief (place, position) = chief priest = head of a family head = front , leader's place of time, beginning , of night watch of things, river- heads chief , choicest , best , of spices head = division of army, company , band = sum , esp. in phr. take sum of , enumerate other phr.Scroll for more

which

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

to stripStrip off, make a dash, raid.פָּשַׁט vb . strip off , make a dash , raid Qal strip off , put off , one’s garment put off (one’s shelter), i.e. make a dash (from a sheltered place) Pi . to strip the slain Hiph . strip one of garment strip off flay Hithp . he stripped himself of his garmentScroll for more

וַandיַּ֣עַמְד֔וּto 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

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

gateGate.שַׁ֫עַר 373 n.m . gateScroll 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

וּandשְׁנֵ֣יtwoTwo.שְׁנַ֫יִם , שְׁתַּיִם 768 n.m . et f . du . twoScroll for more

הָֽtheרָאשִׁ֗יםhead: groupרֹאשׁ 599 n.m . (c. 230 t.) head , of human being head , of animals top (88 t.) height , of stars head = chief (man) = chief (city) chief nation = chief (place, position) = chief priest = head of a family head = front , leader's place of time, beginning , of night watch of things, river- heads chief , choicest , best , of spices head = division of army, company , band = sum , esp. in phr. take sum of , enumerate other phr.Scroll for more

to stripStrip off, make a dash, raid.פָּשַׁט vb . strip off , make a dash , raid Qal strip off , put off , one’s garment put off (one’s shelter), i.e. make a dash (from a sheltered place) Pi . to strip the slain Hiph . strip one of garment strip off flay Hithp . he stripped himself of his garmentScroll for more

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

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

which

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theשָּׂדֶ֖הland: soilField.שָׂדֶה 819 n.m . id. [ u.ak.ab ] (ordinary contr. form) open field , country definite portion of ground, field , land land , opp. seaScroll for more

וַandיַּכּֽוּto smiteSmite.[ נָכָה ] 501 vb . smite (not in Qal ) Niph . and he shall be smitten [struck by weapon in battle] and die Pu . both be smitten down by the hail Hiph . lit., smite (with a single, non-fatal, blow), strike smite repeatedly, beat a man and they clapped hands (in applause) give a thrust (with fork) into pot; strike roots rarely smite (in battle) so as (merely) to wound smite , of sun Smite fatally Smite = attack , attack and destroy a company Of God smite with a plague, disease, etc. smite = chastise , or send judgment upon of God’s destroying palaces Hoph . be smittenםthemScroll for more

And Abimelech

fought

against the city

all

day

that

and he took

The ASV does not translate this word.

the city

and

the people

that

were therein

slew

and he beat down

The ASV does not translate this word.

the city

and sowed it

with salt

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וַאֲבִימֶ֜לֶךְvah-ah-vee-MEH-lech

נִלְחָ֣םneel-CHAHM

בָּעִ֗ירbah-EER

כֹּ֚לkohl

הַיּ֣וֹםhah-YOHM

הַה֔וּאhah-HOO

וַיִּלְכֹּד֙vah-yeel-KOHD

אֶתet

הָעִ֔ירhah-EER

וְאֶתveh-ET

הָעָ֥םhah-AHM

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

בָּ֖הּbah

הָרָ֑גhah-RAHG

וַיִּתֹּץ֙vah-yee-TOHTS

אֶתet

הָעִ֔ירhah-EER

וַיִּזְרָעֶ֖הָvah-yeez-rah-EH-hah

מֶֽלַחMEH-lahch

Letters

וַ + אֲבִימֶ֜לֶךְ

נִלְחָ֣ם

בָּ + [הַ] + עִ֗יר

כֹּ֚ל

הַ + יּ֣וֹם

הַ + ה֔וּא

וַ + יִּלְכֹּד֙

אֶת

הָ + עִ֔יר

וְ + אֶת

הָ + עָ֥ם

אֲשֶׁר

בָּ֖ + הּ

הָרָ֑ג

וַ + יִּתֹּץ֙

אֶת

הָ + עִ֔יר

וַ + יִּזְרָעֶ֖ + הָ

מֶֽלַח

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲבִימֶ֜לֶךְname of a person

נִלְחָ֣םHebrew verb

בָּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixעִ֗ירHebrew noun, feminine

כֹּ֚לHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixיּ֣וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixה֔וּאHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּלְכֹּד֙Hebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

הָHebrew prefixעִ֔ירHebrew noun, feminine

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶתHebrew particle

הָHebrew prefixעָ֥םHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

בָּ֖Hebrew prefixהּobject suffix, 3rd person feminine singular

הָרָ֑גHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּתֹּץ֙Hebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

הָHebrew prefixעִ֔ירHebrew noun, feminine

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּזְרָעֶ֖Hebrew verbהָobject suffix, 3rd person feminine singular

מֶֽלַחHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandאֲבִימֶ֜לֶךְAbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

to fightFight, do battle.[ לָחַם ] 171 vb . fight , do battle Qal fight , do battle Niph . engage in battle (recipr.), sometimes wage warScroll for more

בָּin/on/with[הַ]theעִ֗ירcityCity, 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

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

הַtheיּ֣וֹםdayDay.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

הַtheה֔וּאhe/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

וַandיִּלְכֹּד֙to captureCapture, seize, take.לָכַד 121 vb . capture , seize , take (by lot) Qal capture , seize fig. of entrapping men of taking by lot Niph . be captured in war of men, be caught be taken by lot Hithp . they grasp each other, and cannot be separatedScroll 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

הָtheעִ֔ירcityCity, 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

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

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

which

בָּ֖in/on/withהּher

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

וַandיִּתֹּץ֙to tearPull down, break down.נָתַץ vb . pull down , break down Qal lit. pull down a structure fig. Niph . be pulled , broken , down Pi . tear down (chiefly late) Pu . be torn down Hoph . be broken down , brokenScroll 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

הָtheעִ֔ירcityCity, 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

וַandיִּזְרָעֶ֖to sowSow, scatter seed.זָרַע vb . sow , scatter seed Qal lit. sow of shrub and tree producing , yielding seed fig. Niph . be sown , fructified be sown be fructified , made pregnant Pu . of princes and judges under fig. of trees Hiph . produce seed of a woman, = bear a childהָherScroll for more

Salt SeaSalt.מֶ֫לַח n.m . saltScroll for more

And when … heard

all

the men

of the tower

of Shechem

they entered

into

the stronghold

of the house

of Elberith

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וַֽיִּשְׁמְע֔וּvah-yeesh-meh-OO

כָּֽלkohl

בַּעֲלֵ֖יbah-ah-LAY

מִֽגְדַּלmeeg-DAHL

שְׁכֶ֑םsheh-CHEM

וַיָּבֹ֣אוּvah-yah-VOH-oo

אֶלel

צְרִ֔יחַtseh-REE-yahch

בֵּ֖יתbayt

אֵ֥לel

בְּרִֽיתbeh-REET

Letters

וַֽ + יִּשְׁמְע֔וּ

כָּֽל

בַּעֲלֵ֖י

מִֽגְדַּל

שְׁכֶ֑ם

וַ + יָּבֹ֣אוּ

אֶל

צְרִ֔יחַ

בֵּ֖ית

אֵ֥ל

בְּרִֽית

The Pieces

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיִּשְׁמְע֔וּHebrew verb

כָּֽלHebrew noun, masculine

בַּעֲלֵ֖יHebrew noun, masculine

מִֽגְדַּלHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁכֶ֑םname of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּבֹ֣אוּHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

צְרִ֔יחַHebrew noun, masculine

בֵּ֖יתHebrew noun, masculine

אֵ֥לHebrew noun, masculine

בְּרִֽיתname of a title or other name

What It Can Mean

וַֽandיִּשְׁמְע֔וּto 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

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

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

towerTower.מִגְדָּל n.m . tower tower elevated stage , pulpit of wood raised bedScroll for more

Shechem

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

to 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

strongholdExcavation, underground chamber.צְרִיחַ n.[m.] perh. excavation , underground chamberScroll for more

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

ElGod.אֵל n.m . god , but with various subordinate applications to express the idea of might applied to men of might and rank angels gods of the nations Ēl as characterizing mighty things in nature God , the one only and true God of Israel אֵל strength , powerScroll for more

Baal-berithGod.אֵל n.m . god , but with various subordinate applications to express the idea of might applied to men of might and rank angels gods of the nations Ēl as characterizing mighty things in nature God , the one only and true God of Israel אֵל strength , powerScroll for more

And it was told

Abimelech

that

were gathered together

all

the men

of the tower

of Shechem

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וַיֻּגַּ֖דvah-yoo-GAHD

לַאֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְlah-ah-vee-MEH-lech

כִּ֣יkee

הִֽתְקַבְּצ֔וּhee-teh-kah-beh-TSOO

כָּֽלkohl

בַּעֲלֵ֖יbah-ah-LAY

מִֽגְדַּלmeeg-DAHL

שְׁכֶֽםsheh-CHEM

Letters

וַ + יֻּגַּ֖ד

לַ + אֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְ

כִּ֣י

הִֽתְקַבְּצ֔וּ

כָּֽל

בַּעֲלֵ֖י

מִֽגְדַּל

שְׁכֶֽם

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וַHebrew conjunctionיֻּגַּ֖דHebrew verb

לַHebrew prefixאֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְname of a person

כִּ֣יHebrew conjunction

הִֽתְקַבְּצ֔וּHebrew verb

כָּֽלHebrew noun, masculine

בַּעֲלֵ֖יHebrew noun, masculine

מִֽגְדַּלHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁכֶֽםname of a place

What It Can Mean

וַandיֻּגַּ֖דto tellBe conspicuous.[ נָגַד ] 363 vb . be conspicuous Hiph . declare , tell Hoph . be told , announced , reportedScroll for more

לַto/forאֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְAbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll 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 gatherGather, collect.קָבַץ 127 vb . gather , collect Qal gather , collect Niph . intrans. assemble , gather pass. be gathered Pi . 51 gather together Pu . of land Hithp . gather together (intrans.), be gathered togetherScroll 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

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

towerTower.מִגְדָּל n.m . tower tower elevated stage , pulpit of wood raised bedScroll for more

Shechem

And … gat … up

Abimelech

to mount

Zalmon

he

and all

the people

that

were with him

and … took

Abimelech

The ASV does not translate this word.

an axe

in his hand

and cut down

a bough

from the trees

and took it up

and laid

on

his shoulder

and he said

unto

the people

that

were with him

What

ye have seen

me do

make haste

do

as I have done

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וַיַּ֨עַלvah-YAH-ahl

אֲבִימֶ֜לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

הַרhahr

צַלְמ֗וֹןtsahl-MOHN

הוּא֮hoo

וְכָלveh-CHAHL

הָעָ֣םhah-AHM

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

אִתּוֹ֒ee-TOH

וַיִּקַּח֩vah-yee-KAHCH

אֲבִימֶ֨לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

אֶתet

הַקַּרְדֻּמּ֜וֹתhah-kahr-doo-MOHT

בְּיָד֗וֹbeh-yah-DOH

וַיִּכְרֹת֙vah-yeech-ROHT

שׂוֹכַ֣תsoh-CHAHT

עֵצִ֔יםeh-TSEEM

וַיִּ֨שָּׂאֶ֔הָvah-yee-sah-EH-hah

וַיָּ֖שֶׂםvah-YAH-sem

עַלahl

שִׁכְמ֑וֹsheech-MOH

וַיֹּ֜אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

אֶלel

הָעָ֣םhah-AHM

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

עִמּ֗וֹee-MOH

מָ֤הmah

רְאִיתֶם֙reh-ee-TEM

עָשִׂ֔יתִיah-SEE-tee

מַהֲר֖וּmah-hah-ROO

עֲשׂ֥וּah-SOO

כָמֽוֹנִיchah-MOH-nee

Letters

וַ + יַּ֨עַל

אֲבִימֶ֜לֶךְ

הַר

צַלְמ֗וֹן

הוּא֮

וְ + כָל

הָ + עָ֣ם

אֲשֶׁר

אִתּ + וֹ֒

וַ + יִּקַּח֩

אֲבִימֶ֨לֶךְ

אֶת

הַ + קַּרְדֻּמּ֜וֹת

בְּ + יָד֗ + וֹ

וַ + יִּכְרֹת֙

שׂוֹכַ֣ת

עֵצִ֔ים

וַ + יִּ֨שָּׂאֶ֔ + הָ

וַ + יָּ֖שֶׂם

עַל

שִׁכְמ֑ + וֹ

וַ + יֹּ֜אמֶר

אֶל

הָ + עָ֣ם

אֲשֶׁר

עִמּ֗ + וֹ

מָ֤ה

רְאִיתֶם֙

עָשִׂ֔יתִי

מַהֲר֖וּ

עֲשׂ֥וּ

כָמֽוֹ + נִי

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֨עַלHebrew verb

אֲבִימֶ֜לֶךְname of a person

הַרHebrew noun, masculine

צַלְמ֗וֹןname of a person

הוּא֮Hebrew personal pronoun, common singular

וְHebrew conjunctionכָלHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixעָ֣םHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

אִתּHebrew prepositionוֹ֒object suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקַּח֩Hebrew verb

אֲבִימֶ֨לֶךְname of a person

אֶתHebrew particle

הַHebrew prefixקַּרְדֻּמּ֜וֹתHebrew noun, masculine

בְּHebrew prefixיָד֗Hebrew nounוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּכְרֹת֙Hebrew verb

שׂוֹכַ֣ת

עֵצִ֔יםHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּ֨שָּׂאֶ֔Hebrew verbהָobject suffix, 3rd person feminine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֖שֶׂםHebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

שִׁכְמ֑Hebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֜אמֶרHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

הָHebrew prefixעָ֣םHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

עִמּ֗Hebrew prepositionוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

מָ֤הHebrew interrogative

רְאִיתֶם֙Hebrew verb

עָשִׂ֔יתִיHebrew verb

מַהֲר֖וּHebrew verb

עֲשׂ֥וּHebrew verb

כָמֽוֹHebrew conjunctionנִיobject suffix, 1st person singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיַּ֨עַלto ascend: riseGo up, ascend, climb.עָלָה 890 vb . go up , ascend , climb Qal of persons, go up , ascend , in local relations go up , in personal relations of animals, go or come up of vegetation, spring up , grow , shoot forth of natural phenom., go up , rise of inanimate things, instead of passive construction of thoughts come up before God, arrogance go up , extend , of boundary excel Niph . be brought up be taken up pass., be taken up , away reflex., take oneself away from , get up from reflex.: take oneself away be exalted , of God Hiph . bring up persons in personal relations bring up animals cause to ascend mentally offer a present; bring up tithe to exalt cause to ascend (in flame), offer sacrifice Hoph . be carried away be taken up into, inserted in be offered Hithp . lift oneselfScroll for more

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

mountain: mountMountain, hill, hill-country.הַר 568 n.m . mountain , hill , hill-country mountain , hill hill-country , mountain-regionScroll for more

Zalmon

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

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

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

which

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

וַandיִּקַּח֩to 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

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll 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

הַtheקַּרְדֻּמּ֜וֹתaxeAxe.[ קַרְדֹּם ] n.[m.] axeScroll for more

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

וַandיִּכְרֹת֙to cut: cutCut off, cut down.כָּרַת 291 vb . cut off , cut down Qal cut off cut down hew , timber cut , or make a covenant Niph . be cut off be cut down be chewed between the teeth be cut off , in a more general sense fail Pual be cut off be cut down Hiph . cut off , flattering lips cut off , destroy the life of cut down , destroy , cities take away permit to perishScroll for more

branch

tree: 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

וַandיִּ֨שָּׂאֶ֔to 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 broughtהָherScroll for more

וַandיָּ֖שֶׂםto set: putPut, place, set.שׂוּם , שִׂים 582 vb . put , place , set Qal put , set , in a place put something upon put , lay , set put , c. בֵּין set , direct set , ordain , in a place set , establish a law, statute set , found a nation set , appoint (as ruler, official) set , constitute , make set , determine , fix , bounds set , station , at a post put in position, sacred bread, sword, staves, bars set up altars = plant, wheat set , fix (countenance) make a thing, or pers. (acc.), for , transform into make , constitute work , bring to pass appoint , give set , fix (countenance) Hiph . I will make him for a sign Hoph . there was set before himScroll 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

שִׁכְמ֑shoulderShoulder.שְׁכֶם n.m . shoulder neck (sometimes incl. back of neck) in gen. backוֹhisScroll for more

וַandיֹּ֜אמֶרto 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 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

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

which

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

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

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

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

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

כָמֽוֹlikeLike, as, when, the like of what.כְּמוֹ adv . and conj . like , as , when (lit. the like of what (viz.) …, a pleon. form of כְּ (v. מוֹ ), and, like it, prop. a subst .)נִיmeScroll for more

And … cut down

likewise

all

the people

every man

his bough

and followed

The ASV does not translate this word.

Abimelech

and put

to

the stronghold

and set

upon them

The ASV does not translate this word.

the stronghold

on fire

so that … died

also

all

the men

of the tower

of Shechem

about a thousand

men

and women

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וַיִּכְרְת֨וּvah-yeech-reh-TOO

גַםgahm

כָּלkohl

הָעָ֜םhah-AHM

אִ֣ישׁeesh

שׂוֹכֹ֗הsoh-CHOH

וַיֵּ֨לְכ֜וּvah-yeh-leh-CHOO

אַחֲרֵ֤יah-chah-RAY

אֲבִימֶ֨לֶךְ֙ah-vee-MEH-lech

וַיָּשִׂ֣ימוּvah-yah-SEE-moo

עַֽלahl

הַצְּרִ֔יחַhah-tseh-REE-yahch

וַיַּצִּ֧יתוּvah-yah-TSEE-too

עֲלֵיהֶ֛םah-lay-HEM

אֶֽתet

הַצְּרִ֖יחַhah-tseh-REE-yahch

בָּאֵ֑שׁbah-ESH

וַיָּמֻ֜תוּvah-yah-MOO-too

גַּ֣םgahm

כָּלkohl

אַנְשֵׁ֧יahn-SHAY

מִֽגְדַּלmeeg-DAHL

שְׁכֶ֛םsheh-CHEM

כְּאֶ֖לֶףkeh-EH-lef

אִ֥ישׁeesh

וְאִשָּֽׁהveh-ee-SHAH

Letters

וַ + יִּכְרְת֨וּ

גַם

כָּל

הָ + עָ֜ם

אִ֣ישׁ

שׂוֹכֹ֗ + ה

וַ + יֵּ֨לְכ֜וּ

אַחֲרֵ֤י

אֲבִימֶ֨לֶךְ֙

וַ + יָּשִׂ֣ימוּ

עַֽל

הַ + צְּרִ֔יחַ

וַ + יַּצִּ֧יתוּ

עֲלֵי + הֶ֛ם

אֶֽת

הַ + צְּרִ֖יחַ

בָּ + [הַ] + אֵ֑שׁ

וַ + יָּמֻ֜תוּ

גַּ֣ם

כָּל

אַנְשֵׁ֧י

מִֽגְדַּל

שְׁכֶ֛ם

כְּ + אֶ֖לֶף

אִ֥ישׁ

וְ + אִשָּֽׁה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּכְרְת֨וּHebrew verb

גַםHebrew conjunction

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixעָ֜םHebrew noun, masculine

אִ֣ישׁHebrew noun, masculine

שׂוֹכֹ֗הpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֨לְכ֜וּHebrew verb

אַחֲרֵ֤יHebrew adjective

אֲבִימֶ֨לֶךְ֙name of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּשִׂ֣ימוּHebrew verb

עַֽלHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixצְּרִ֔יחַHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּצִּ֧יתוּHebrew verb

עֲלֵיHebrew prepositionהֶ֛םobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

אֶֽתHebrew particle

הַHebrew prefixצְּרִ֖יחַHebrew noun, masculine

בָּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixאֵ֑שׁHebrew noun, feminine

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּמֻ֜תוּHebrew verb

גַּ֣םHebrew conjunction

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

אַנְשֵׁ֧יHebrew noun, masculine

מִֽגְדַּלHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁכֶ֛םname of a place

כְּHebrew prefixאֶ֖לֶףHebrew noun

אִ֥ישׁHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionאִשָּֽׁהHebrew noun, feminine

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּכְרְת֨וּto cut: cutCut off, cut down.כָּרַת 291 vb . cut off , cut down Qal cut off cut down hew , timber cut , or make a covenant Niph . be cut off be cut down be chewed between the teeth be cut off , in a more general sense fail Pual be cut off be cut down Hiph . cut off , flattering lips cut off , destroy the life of cut down , destroy , cities take away permit to perishScroll for more

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

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

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

שׂוֹכֹ֗branchBranch, brushwood.[ שׂוֹךְ ] n.[m.] branch , brushwood ;—sf. Ju 9:49הhisScroll for more

וַandיֵּ֨לְכ֜וּto go: followGo, 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

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

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

וַandיָּשִׂ֣ימוּto set: putPut, place, set.שׂוּם , שִׂים 582 vb . put , place , set Qal put , set , in a place put something upon put , lay , set put , c. בֵּין set , direct set , ordain , in a place set , establish a law, statute set , found a nation set , appoint (as ruler, official) set , constitute , make set , determine , fix , bounds set , station , at a post put in position, sacred bread, sword, staves, bars set up altars = plant, wheat set , fix (countenance) make a thing, or pers. (acc.), for , transform into make , constitute work , bring to pass appoint , give set , fix (countenance) Hiph . I will make him for a sign Hoph . there was set before himScroll 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

הַtheצְּרִ֔יחַstrongholdExcavation, underground chamber.צְרִיחַ n.[m.] perh. excavation , underground chamberScroll for more

וַandיַּצִּ֧יתוּto kindleKindle, burn.[ יָצַת ] vb . kindle , burn (intr.) Qal kindle , intr., fig. of wickedness; sq. be kindled with fire (= set on fire) Niph . be kindled ; be burned ; = desolated Hiph . kindle , set on fireScroll 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

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

הַtheצְּרִ֖יחַstrongholdExcavation, underground chamber.צְרִיחַ n.[m.] perh. excavation , underground chamberScroll for more

בָּin/on/with[הַ]theאֵ֑שׁfireFire.אֵשׁ 377 n.f . fire fire , of conflagration of supernatural fire fire for cooking, roasting, parching esp. of altar fire fig. of YHWH's anger in various combinationsScroll for more

וַandיָּמֻ֜תוּto 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

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

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

towerTower.מִגְדָּל n.m . tower tower elevated stage , pulpit of wood raised bedScroll for more

Shechem

כְּlike/asאֶ֖לֶףthousandThousand.אֶ֫לֶף n.m . thousandScroll for more

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

וְandאִשָּֽׁהwomanWoman, 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

Then went

Abimelech

to

Thebez

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וַיֵּ֥לֶךְvah-YEH-lech

אֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

אֶלel

תֵּבֵ֑ץteh-VETS

וַיִּ֥חַןvah-YEE-chahn

בְּתֵבֵ֖ץbeh-teh-VETS

וַֽיִּלְכְּדָֽהּvah-yeel-keh-DAH

Letters

וַ + יֵּ֥לֶךְ

אֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְ

אֶל

תֵּבֵ֑ץ

וַ + יִּ֥חַן

בְּ + תֵבֵ֖ץ

וַֽ + יִּלְכְּדָֽ + הּ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֥לֶךְHebrew verb

אֲבִימֶ֖לֶךְname of a person

אֶלHebrew preposition

תֵּבֵ֑ץname of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּ֥חַןHebrew verb

בְּHebrew prefixתֵבֵ֖ץname of a place

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיִּלְכְּדָֽHebrew verbהּobject suffix, 3rd person feminine singular

What It Can Mean

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

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll 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

Thebez

וַandיִּ֥חַןto campDecline, bend down, encamp.חָנָה 143 vb . decline , bend down , encamp Qal decline , of day drawing to its close encamp (prop. verge toward , incline to , settle at , of goal of day’s march)Scroll for more

בְּin/on/withתֵבֵ֖ץThebez

וַֽandיִּלְכְּדָֽto captureCapture, seize, take.לָכַד 121 vb . capture , seize , take (by lot) Qal capture , seize fig. of entrapping men of taking by lot Niph . be captured in war of men, be caught be taken by lot Hithp . they grasp each other, and cannot be separatedהּherScroll for more

But … a … tower

strong

there was

within

the city

and … fled

thither

all

the men

and women

and all

they

of the city

and shut

themselves in

and gat … up

to

the roof

of the tower

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וּמִגְדַּלoo-meeg-DAHL

עֹז֮ohz

הָיָ֣הhah-YAH

בְתוֹךְveh-tohch

הָעִיר֒hah-EER

וַיָּנֻ֨סוּvah-yah-NOO-soo

שָׁ֜מָּהSHAH-mah

כָּלkohl

הָאֲנָשִׁ֣יםhah-ah-nah-SHEEM

וְהַנָּשִׁ֗יםveh-hah-nah-SHEEM

וְכֹל֙veh-CHOHL

בַּעֲלֵ֣יbah-ah-LAY

הָעִ֔ירhah-EER

וַֽיִּסְגְּר֖וּvah-yees-geh-ROO

בַּעֲדָ֑םbah-ah-DAHM

וַֽיַּעֲל֖וּvah-yah-ah-LOO

עַלahl

גַּ֥גgahg

הַמִּגְדָּֽלhah-meeg-DAHL

Letters

וּ + מִגְדַּל

עֹז֮

הָיָ֣ה

בְ + תוֹךְ

הָ + עִיר֒

וַ + יָּנֻ֨סוּ

שָׁ֜מָּ + ה

כָּל

הָ + אֲנָשִׁ֣ים

וְ + הַ + נָּשִׁ֗ים

וְ + כֹל֙

בַּעֲלֵ֣י

הָ + עִ֔יר

וַֽ + יִּסְגְּר֖וּ

בַּעֲדָ֑ + ם

וַֽ + יַּעֲל֖וּ

עַל

גַּ֥ג

הַ + מִּגְדָּֽל

The Pieces

וּHebrew conjunctionמִגְדַּלHebrew noun, masculine

עֹז֮Hebrew noun, masculine

הָיָ֣הHebrew verb

בְHebrew prefixתוֹךְHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixעִיר֒Hebrew noun, feminine

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּנֻ֨סוּHebrew verb

שָׁ֜מָּHebrew adverbהHebrew suffix

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixאֲנָשִׁ֣יםHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionהַHebrew prefixנָּשִׁ֗יםHebrew noun, feminine

וְHebrew conjunctionכֹל֙Hebrew noun, masculine

בַּעֲלֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixעִ֔ירHebrew noun, feminine

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיִּסְגְּר֖וּHebrew verb

בַּעֲדָ֑Hebrew adjectiveםobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיַּעֲל֖וּHebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

גַּ֥גHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixמִּגְדָּֽלHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וּandמִגְדַּלtowerTower.מִגְדָּל n.m . tower tower elevated stage , pulpit of wood raised bedScroll for more

strengthStrength, might.עֹז , and (rarely) עוֹז n.m . strength , might material and physical personal, social, and political might of י׳ = boldness , impudence = strongholdScroll 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

בְin/on/withתוֹךְmidstMidst.תָּ֫וֶךְ 416 subst . midstScroll for more

הָtheעִיר֒cityCity, 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

וַandיָּנֻ֨סוּto fleeFlee, escape.נוּס 160 vb . flee , escape Qal flee escape take flight , depart , disappear fly (to the attack) on horseback . Po‛lel the breath of י׳ driveth at it , driveth it on Hithpo‛l . in order to take flight before the bow Hiph . put to flight drive hastily to a safe place cause to disappear , hideScroll for more

שָׁ֜מָּthereThere, thither.שָׁם adv . there , thitherהtowardScroll 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

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

וְandהַtheנָּשִׁ֗יםwomanWoman, 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

וְandכֹל֙allThe 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

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

הָtheעִ֔ירcityCity, 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

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

בַּעֲדָ֑about/through/forSeparation, in separation from, away from, behind, about, on behalf of.בַּ֫עַד subst . prop. separation , with a gen., in separation from , in usage a prep . away from , behind , about , on behalf ofםthemScroll for more

וַֽandיַּעֲל֖וּto ascend: riseGo up, ascend, climb.עָלָה 890 vb . go up , ascend , climb Qal of persons, go up , ascend , in local relations go up , in personal relations of animals, go or come up of vegetation, spring up , grow , shoot forth of natural phenom., go up , rise of inanimate things, instead of passive construction of thoughts come up before God, arrogance go up , extend , of boundary excel Niph . be brought up be taken up pass., be taken up , away reflex., take oneself away from , get up from reflex.: take oneself away be exalted , of God Hiph . bring up persons in personal relations bring up animals cause to ascend mentally offer a present; bring up tithe to exalt cause to ascend (in flame), offer sacrifice Hoph . be carried away be taken up into, inserted in be offered Hithp . lift oneselfScroll 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

roofRoof, top.גָּג n.m . roof , top roof top of altar of incense, in tabern.Scroll for more

הַtheמִּגְדָּֽלtowerTower.מִגְדָּל n.m . tower tower elevated stage , pulpit of wood raised bedScroll for more

And … came

Abimelech

unto

the tower

and fought

against it

and drew near

unto

the door

of the tower

to burn it

with fire

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וַיָּבֹ֤אvah-yah-VOH

אֲבִימֶ֨לֶךְ֙ah-vee-MEH-lech

עַדahd

הַמִּגְדָּ֔לhah-meeg-DAHL

וַיִּלָּ֖חֶםvah-yee-LAH-chem

בּ֑וֹboh

וַיִּגַּ֛שׁvah-yee-GAHSH

עַדahd

פֶּ֥תַחPEH-tahch

הַמִּגְדָּ֖לhah-meeg-DAHL

לְשָׂרְפ֥וֹleh-sah-reh-FOH

בָאֵֽשׁvah-ESH

Letters

וַ + יָּבֹ֤א

אֲבִימֶ֨לֶךְ֙

עַד

הַ + מִּגְדָּ֔ל

וַ + יִּלָּ֖חֶם

בּ֑ + וֹ

וַ + יִּגַּ֛שׁ

עַד

פֶּ֥תַח

הַ + מִּגְדָּ֖ל

לְ + שָׂרְפ֥ + וֹ

בָ + [הַ] + אֵֽשׁ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּבֹ֤אHebrew verb

אֲבִימֶ֨לֶךְ֙name of a person

עַדHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixמִּגְדָּ֔לHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּלָּ֖חֶםHebrew verb

בּ֑Hebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּגַּ֛שׁHebrew verb

עַדHebrew preposition

פֶּ֥תַחHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixמִּגְדָּ֖לHebrew noun, masculine

לְHebrew prefixשָׂרְפ֥Hebrew verbוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בָHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixאֵֽשׁHebrew noun, feminine

What It Can Mean

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

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

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

הַtheמִּגְדָּ֔לtowerTower.מִגְדָּל n.m . tower tower elevated stage , pulpit of wood raised bedScroll for more

וַandיִּלָּ֖חֶםto fightFight, do battle.[ לָחַם ] 171 vb . fight , do battle Qal fight , do battle Niph . engage in battle (recipr.), sometimes wage warScroll for more

בּ֑in/on/withוֹhim

וַandיִּגַּ֛שׁto 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

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

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

הַtheמִּגְדָּ֖לtowerTower.מִגְדָּל n.m . tower tower elevated stage , pulpit of wood raised bedScroll for more

לְto/forשָׂרְפ֥to burnBurn.שָׂרַף 117 vb . burn Qal burn Niph . be burned Pi . his burner , usu. one burning him , but prob. burning spices for him Pu . it was burnt up (and gone).וֹhimScroll for more

בָin/on/with[הַ]theאֵֽשׁfireFire.אֵשׁ 377 n.f . fire fire , of conflagration of supernatural fire fire for cooking, roasting, parching esp. of altar fire fig. of YHWH's anger in various combinationsScroll for more

And … cast

a … woman

certain

an … millstone

upper

upon

head

Abimelech’s

and brake

The ASV does not translate this word.

his skull

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וַתַּשְׁלֵ֞ךְvah-tahsh-LECH

אִשָּׁ֥הee-SHAH

אַחַ֛תah-CHAHT

פֶּ֥לַחPEH-lahch

רֶ֖כֶבREH-chev

עַלahl

רֹ֣אשׁrohsh

אֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

וַתָּ֖רִץvah-TAH-reets

אֶתet

גֻּלְגָּלְתּֽוֹgool-gah-leh-TOH

Letters

וַ + תַּשְׁלֵ֞ךְ

אִשָּׁ֥ה

אַחַ֛ת

פֶּ֥לַח

רֶ֖כֶב

עַל

רֹ֣אשׁ

אֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְ

וַ + תָּ֖רִץ

אֶת

גֻּלְגָּלְתּֽ + וֹ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionתַּשְׁלֵ֞ךְHebrew verb

אִשָּׁ֥הHebrew noun, feminine

אַחַ֛תHebrew adjective

פֶּ֥לַחHebrew noun, feminine

רֶ֖כֶבHebrew noun, masculine

עַלHebrew preposition

רֹ֣אשׁHebrew noun, masculine

אֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionתָּ֖רִץHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

גֻּלְגָּלְתּֽHebrew noun, feminineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandתַּשְׁלֵ֞ךְto throwThrow, fling, cast.[ שָׁלַךְ ] 125 vb . Hiph . 112 throw , fling , cast Hoph . be thrown , cast be cast forth , out be cast down metaph., be castScroll for more

womanWoman, 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

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

millstoneCleavage, mill-stone.פֶּ֫לַח n.f . cleavage , mill-stoneScroll for more

chariotChariotry, chariot, mill-stone, riders.רֶ֫כֶב 120 n.m . chariotry , chariot , mill-stone ; appar. also ridersScroll 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

headרֹאשׁ 599 n.m . (c. 230 t.) head , of human being head , of animals top (88 t.) height , of stars head = chief (man) = chief (city) chief nation = chief (place, position) = chief priest = head of a family head = front , leader's place of time, beginning , of night watch of things, river- heads chief , choicest , best , of spices head = division of army, company , band = sum , esp. in phr. take sum of , enumerate other phr.Scroll for more

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

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

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

גֻּלְגָּלְתּֽheadSkull, head, poll.גֻּלְגֹּ֫לֶת n.f . skull , head , poll (person) skull head , poll (in counting, taxing, etc.; only P and late)וֹhisScroll for more

Then he called

hastily

unto

the young man

armorbearer

his armorbearer

and said

unto him

Draw

thy sword

and kill me

that … not

say

of me

A woman

slew him

And … thrust him through

his young man

and he died

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וַיִּקְרָ֨אvah-yeek-RAH

מְהֵרָ֜הmeh-heh-RAH

אֶלel

הַנַּ֣עַרhah-NAH-ahr

נֹשֵׂ֣אnoh-SEH

כֵלָ֗יוcheh-LAHV

וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

לוֹ֙loh

שְׁלֹ֤ףsheh-LOHF

חַרְבְּךָ֙chahr-beh-CHAH

וּמ֣וֹתְתֵ֔נִיoo-moh-teh-TEH-nee

פֶּןpen

יֹ֥אמְרוּyoh-meh-ROO

לִ֖יlee

אִשָּׁ֣הee-SHAH

הֲרָגָ֑תְהוּhah-rah-GAH-teh-hoo

וַיִּדְקְרֵ֥הוּvah-yeed-keh-REH-hoo

נַעֲר֖וֹnah-ah-ROH

וַיָּמֹֽתvah-yah-MOHT

Letters

וַ + יִּקְרָ֨א

מְהֵרָ֜ה

אֶל

הַ + נַּ֣עַר

נֹשֵׂ֣א

כֵלָ֗י + ו

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

ל + וֹ֙

שְׁלֹ֤ף

חַרְבְּ + ךָ֙

וּ + מ֣וֹתְתֵ֔ + נִי

פֶּן

יֹ֥אמְרוּ

לִ֖ + י

אִשָּׁ֣ה

הֲרָגָ֑תְ + הוּ

וַ + יִּדְקְרֵ֥ + הוּ

נַעֲר֖ + וֹ

וַ + יָּמֹֽת

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקְרָ֨אHebrew verb

מְהֵרָ֜הHebrew noun, feminine

אֶלHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixנַּ֣עַרHebrew noun, masculine

נֹשֵׂ֣אHebrew verb

כֵלָ֗יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

לHebrew prefixוֹ֙object suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

שְׁלֹ֤ףHebrew verb

חַרְבְּHebrew noun, feminineךָ֙possessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

וּHebrew conjunctionמ֣וֹתְתֵ֔Hebrew verbנִיobject suffix, 1st person singular

פֶּןHebrew conjunction

יֹ֥אמְרוּHebrew verb

לִ֖Hebrew prefixיobject suffix, 1st person singular

אִשָּׁ֣הHebrew noun, feminine

הֲרָגָ֑תְHebrew verbהוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּדְקְרֵ֥Hebrew verbהוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

נַעֲר֖Hebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּמֹֽתHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

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

hasteHaste, speed, hastily, quickly.מְהֵרָה n.f . haste , speed ;—usually as adverb. acc. hastily , quicklyScroll 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

הַtheנַּ֣עַרyouthBoy, 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

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

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

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

לto/forוֹ֙him

to drawDraw out, off.שָׁלַף vb . draw out , offScroll for more

חַרְבְּswordSword.חֶ֫רֶב 411 n.f . sword (as weapon)ךָ֙yourScroll for more

וּandמ֣וֹתְתֵ֔to 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 deathנִיmeScroll for more

lestLest.פֶּן־ 133 (alw. with Makkeph) conj . (adverting or deprecating), lest with impf . with Pf ., the result feared being conceived as having possibly already taken placeScroll 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

לִ֖to/forיme

womanWoman, 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

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

וַandיִּדְקְרֵ֥to piercePierce, pierce through.[ דָּקַר ] vb . pierce , pierce through Qal pierce , run through Niph . be pierced through Pu . pierced , riddledהוּhimScroll for more

נַעֲר֖youthBoy, 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.)וֹhisScroll for more

וַandיָּמֹֽתto 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

And when … saw

the men

of Israel

that

was dead

Abimelech

they departed

every man

unto his place

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וַיִּרְא֥וּvah-yeer-OO

אִֽישׁeesh

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖לyees-rah-EL

כִּ֣יkee

מֵ֣תmet

אֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

וַיֵּלְכ֖וּvah-yeh-leh-CHOO

אִ֥ישׁeesh

לִמְקֹמֽוֹlee-meh-koh-MOH

Letters

וַ + יִּרְא֥וּ

אִֽישׁ

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

כִּ֣י

מֵ֣ת

אֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְ

וַ + יֵּלְכ֖וּ

אִ֥ישׁ

לִ + מְקֹמֽ + וֹ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּרְא֥וּHebrew verb

אִֽישׁHebrew noun, masculine

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖לname of a person

כִּ֣יHebrew conjunction

מֵ֣תHebrew verb

אֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּלְכ֖וּHebrew verb

אִ֥ישׁHebrew noun, masculine

לִHebrew prefixמְקֹמֽHebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּרְא֥וּto 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

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

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

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 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

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll 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

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

לִto/forמְקֹמֽplaceStanding-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 usesוֹhisScroll for more

Thus … requited

God

The ASV does not translate this word.

the wickedness

of Abimelech

which

he did

unto his father

in slaying

The ASV does not translate this word.

seventy

his … brethren

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וַיָּ֣שֶׁבvah-YAH-shev

אֱלֹהִ֔יםeh-loh-HEEM

אֵ֖תet

רָעַ֣תrah-AHT

אֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְah-vee-MEH-lech

אֲשֶׁ֤רah-SHEHR

עָשָׂה֙ah-SAH

לְאָבִ֔יוleh-ah-VEEV

לַהֲרֹ֖גlah-hah-ROHG

אֶתet

שִׁבְעִ֥יםsheev-EEM

אֶחָֽיוeh-CHAHV

Letters

וַ + יָּ֣שֶׁב

אֱלֹהִ֔ים

אֵ֖ת

רָעַ֣ת

אֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְ

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

עָשָׂה֙

לְ + אָבִ֔י + ו

לַ + הֲרֹ֖ג

אֶת

שִׁבְעִ֥ים

אֶחָֽי + ו

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֣שֶׁבHebrew verb

אֱלֹהִ֔יםHebrew noun, masculine

אֵ֖תHebrew particle

רָעַ֣תHebrew noun, feminine

אֲבִימֶ֑לֶךְname of a person

אֲשֶׁ֤רHebrew relative pronoun

עָשָׂה֙Hebrew verb

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

לַHebrew prefixהֲרֹ֖גHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

שִׁבְעִ֥יםHebrew noun

אֶחָֽיHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּ֣שֶׁבto 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

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

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

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

AbimelechMelek, is father.אֲבִימֶ֫לֶךְ n.pr.m . ( Melek (= Malik, Molech) is father ) king of Gerar king of Gath son of Gideon priest, son of AbiatharScroll for more

which

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

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

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

seventySeventy.שִׁבְעִים 91 n.pl . seventyScroll for more

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

and

all

the wickedness

of the men

of Shechem

did … requite

God

upon their heads

and … came

upon them

the curse

of Jotham

the son

of Jerubbaal

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וְאֵ֗תveh-ET

כָּלkohl

רָעַת֙rah-AHT

אַנְשֵׁ֣יahn-SHAY

שְׁכֶ֔םsheh-CHEM

הֵשִׁ֥יבheh-SHEEV

אֱלֹהִ֖יםeh-loh-HEEM

בְּרֹאשָׁ֑םbeh-roh-SHAHM

וַתָּבֹ֣אvah-tah-VOH

אֲלֵיהֶ֔םah-lay-HEM

קִֽלֲלַ֖תkee-lah-LAHT

יוֹתָ֥םyoh-TAHM

בֶּןben

יְרֻבָּֽעַלyeh-roo-BAH-ahl

Letters

וְ + אֵ֗ת

כָּל

רָעַת֙

אַנְשֵׁ֣י

שְׁכֶ֔ם

הֵשִׁ֥יב

אֱלֹהִ֖ים

בְּ + רֹאשָׁ֑ + ם

וַ + תָּבֹ֣א

אֲלֵי + הֶ֔ם

קִֽלֲלַ֖ת

יוֹתָ֥ם

בֶּן

יְרֻבָּֽעַל

The Pieces

וְHebrew conjunctionאֵ֗תHebrew particle

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

רָעַת֙Hebrew noun, feminine

אַנְשֵׁ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

שְׁכֶ֔םname of a place

הֵשִׁ֥יבHebrew verb

אֱלֹהִ֖יםHebrew noun, masculine

בְּHebrew prefixרֹאשָׁ֑Hebrew noun, masculineםpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

וַHebrew conjunctionתָּבֹ֣אHebrew verb

אֲלֵיHebrew prepositionהֶ֔םobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

קִֽלֲלַ֖תHebrew noun, feminine

יוֹתָ֥םname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

יְרֻבָּֽעַלname of a person

What It Can Mean

וְandאֵ֗תobject 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

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

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

Shechem

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

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

בְּin/on/withרֹאשָׁ֑headרֹאשׁ 599 n.m . (c. 230 t.) head , of human being head , of animals top (88 t.) height , of stars head = chief (man) = chief (city) chief nation = chief (place, position) = chief priest = head of a family head = front , leader's place of time, beginning , of night watch of things, river- heads chief , choicest , best , of spices head = division of army, company , band = sum , esp. in phr. take sum of , enumerate other phr.םtheirScroll for more

וַandתָּבֹ֣אto 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

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

curseCurse.קְלָלָה 33 n.f . curseScroll for more

JothamYHWH is perfect.יוֹתָם n.pr.m . ( י׳ is perfect ) king of Judah, son of Azariah youngest son of Jerubaal (Gideon) a descendant of CalebScroll 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

Jerubbaal