Numbers 22 — Open Scroll

And … journeyed

the children

of Israel

and encamped

in the plains

of Moab

beyond

the Jordan

at Jericho

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וַיִּסְע֖וּvah-yees-OO

בְּנֵ֣יbeh-NAY

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑לyees-rah-EL

וַֽיַּחֲנוּ֙vah-yah-chah-NOO

בְּעַֽרְב֣וֹתbeh-ah-reh-VOHT

מוֹאָ֔בmoh-AHV

מֵעֵ֖בֶרmeh-EH-vehr

לְיַרְדֵּ֥ןleh-yahr-DEN

יְרֵחֽוֹyeh-reh-CHOH

Letters

וַ + יִּסְע֖וּ

בְּנֵ֣י

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל

וַֽ + יַּחֲנוּ֙

בְּ + עַֽרְב֣וֹת

מוֹאָ֔ב

מֵ + עֵ֖בֶר

לְ + יַרְדֵּ֥ן

יְרֵחֽוֹ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּסְע֖וּHebrew verb

בְּנֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑לname of a person

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיַּחֲנוּ֙Hebrew verb

בְּHebrew prefixעַֽרְב֣וֹתname of a place

מוֹאָ֔בname of a place

מֵHebrew prefixעֵ֖בֶרHebrew noun, masculine

לְHebrew prefixיַרְדֵּ֥ןname of a place

יְרֵחֽוֹname of a place

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּסְע֖וּto set outPull out, up, set out, journey.נָסַע 147 vb . pull out or up , set out , journey Qal 137 pull out or up hence (from pulling up tent-pegs), set out depart journey , march (by stages) of wind Niph . be pulled up , removed Hiph . cause to set out , lead out removeScroll 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

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

וַֽandיַּחֲנוּ֙to 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/withעַֽרְב֣וֹתArabahDesert-plain, steppe.עֲרָבָה 61 n.f . desert-plain , steppeScroll for more

MoabMoab.מוֹאָב , מֹאָב 180 n.pr.gent . et terr . Moab Moab as son of Lot by his elder daughter Moab : = nation of which Lot’s son is represented as ancestor = territory of MoabScroll for more

מֵfromעֵ֖בֶרside: beyondRegion across, beyond, side.עֵ֫בֶר 91 n.m . region across or beyond , side region across or beyond anything (Opposite) side , sideScroll for more

לְto/forיַרְדֵּ֥ןJordanJordan.יַרְדֵן 182 n.pr.fl . JordanScroll for more

JerichoJericho.יְרִיחוֹ , יְרִיחֹה , יְרֵחוֹ 57 n.pr.loc . JerichoScroll for more

And … saw

Balak

the son

of Zippor

The ASV does not translate this word.

all

that

had done

Israel

to the Amorites

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וַיַּ֥רְאvah-YAH-reh

בָּלָ֖קbah-LAHK

בֶּןben

צִפּ֑וֹרtsee-POHR

אֵ֛תet

כָּלkohl

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

עָשָׂ֥הah-SAH

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖לyees-rah-EL

לָֽאֱמֹרִֽיlah-eh-moh-ree

Letters

וַ + יַּ֥רְא

בָּלָ֖ק

בֶּן

צִפּ֑וֹר

אֵ֛ת

כָּל

אֲשֶׁר

עָשָׂ֥ה

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

לָֽ + [הַ] + אֱמֹרִֽי

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֥רְאHebrew verb

בָּלָ֖קname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

צִפּ֑וֹרname of a person

אֵ֛תHebrew particle

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

עָשָׂ֥הHebrew verb

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖לname of a person

לָֽHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixאֱמֹרִֽיname of a people of a place

What It Can Mean

וַandיַּ֥רְאto 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

BalakDevastator.בָּלָק n.pr.m . ( devastator ) king of MoabScroll 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

ZipporBird, sparrow.צִפּוֹר n.pr.m . father of Balak, king of Moab ( bird ; perh. specif. sparrow )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

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

לָֽto/for[הַ]theאֱמֹרִֽיAmoriteAmorites, mountain-dwellers.אֱמֹרִי n.pr.m.coll . Amorites (perh. = mountain-dwellers ) called son of Canaan a chief people dispossessed by Hebrews adj.gent .Scroll for more

And … was … afraid

Moab

of

the people

sore

because

were many

they

and … was distressed

Moab

because of

the children

of Israel

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וַיָּ֨גָרvah-YAH-gahr

מוֹאָ֜בmoh-AHV

מִפְּנֵ֥יmee-peh-NAY

הָעָ֛םhah-AHM

מְאֹ֖דmeh-OHD

כִּ֣יkee

רַבrahv

ה֑וּאhoo

וַיָּ֣קָץvah-YAH-kahts

מוֹאָ֔בmoh-AHV

מִפְּנֵ֖יmee-peh-NAY

בְּנֵ֥יbeh-NAY

יִשְׂרָאֵֽלyees-rah-EL

Letters

וַ + יָּ֨גָר

מוֹאָ֜ב

מִ + פְּנֵ֥י

הָ + עָ֛ם

מְאֹ֖ד

כִּ֣י

רַב

ה֑וּא

וַ + יָּ֣קָץ

מוֹאָ֔ב

מִ + פְּנֵ֖י

בְּנֵ֥י

יִשְׂרָאֵֽל

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֨גָרHebrew verb

מוֹאָ֜בname of a place

מִHebrew prefixפְּנֵ֥יHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixעָ֛םHebrew noun, masculine

מְאֹ֖דHebrew adjective

כִּ֣יHebrew conjunction

רַבHebrew noun

ה֑וּאHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֣קָץHebrew verb

מוֹאָ֔בname of a place

מִHebrew prefixפְּנֵ֖יHebrew noun, masculine

בְּנֵ֥יHebrew noun, masculine

יִשְׂרָאֵֽלname of a person

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּ֨גָרto dreadDread.[ גּוּר ] vb . dread Qal be afraid of stand in awe ofScroll for more

MoabMoab.מוֹאָב , מֹאָב 180 n.pr.gent . et terr . Moab Moab as son of Lot by his elder daughter Moab : = nation of which Lot’s son is represented as ancestor = territory of MoabScroll for more

מִfromפְּנֵ֥יface: 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

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

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

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

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

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

וַandיָּ֣קָץto loatheFeel a loathing, abhorrence, sickening dread.[ קוּץ ] vb . feel a loathing , abhorrence , sickening dread Qal feel a loathing at, abhor feel a sickening dread Hiph . let us cause he sickening dreadScroll for more

MoabMoab.מוֹאָב , מֹאָב 180 n.pr.gent . et terr . Moab Moab as son of Lot by his elder daughter Moab : = nation of which Lot’s son is represented as ancestor = territory of MoabScroll 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

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

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

And … said

Moab

unto

the elders

of Midian

Now

will … lick up

this multitude

The ASV does not translate this word.

all

that is round about us

as … licketh up

the ox

The ASV does not translate this word.

the grass

of the field

And Balak

the son

of Zippor

was king

of Moab

at … time

that

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וַיֹּ֨אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

מוֹאָ֜בmoh-AHV

אֶלel

זִקְנֵ֣יzeek-NAY

מִדְיָ֗ןmeed-YAHN

עַתָּ֞הah-TAH

יְלַחֲכ֤וּyeh-lah-chah-CHOO

הַקָּהָל֙hah-kah-HAHL

אֶתet

כָּלkohl

סְבִ֣יבֹתֵ֔ינוּseh-vee-voh-TAY-noo

כִּלְחֹ֣ךְkee-leh-CHOHCH

הַשּׁ֔וֹרhah-SHOHR

אֵ֖תet

יֶ֣רֶקYEH-rek

הַשָּׂדֶ֑הhah-sah-DEH

וּבָלָ֧קoo-vah-LAHK

בֶּןben

צִפּ֛וֹרtsee-POHR

מֶ֥לֶךְMEH-lech

לְמוֹאָ֖בleh-moh-AHV

בָּעֵ֥תbah-ET

הַהִֽואhah-HEEV

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר

מוֹאָ֜ב

אֶל

זִקְנֵ֣י

מִדְיָ֗ן

עַתָּ֞ה

יְלַחֲכ֤וּ

הַ + קָּהָל֙

אֶת

כָּל

סְבִ֣יבֹתֵ֔י + נוּ

כִּ + לְחֹ֣ךְ

הַ + שּׁ֔וֹר

אֵ֖ת

יֶ֣רֶק

הַ + שָּׂדֶ֑ה

וּ + בָלָ֧ק

בֶּן

צִפּ֛וֹר

מֶ֥לֶךְ

לְ + מוֹאָ֖ב

בָּ + [הַ] + עֵ֥ת

הַ + הִֽוא

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶרHebrew verb

מוֹאָ֜בname of a place

אֶלHebrew preposition

זִקְנֵ֣יHebrew adjective

מִדְיָ֗ןname of a person

עַתָּ֞הHebrew adverb

יְלַחֲכ֤וּHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixקָּהָל֙Hebrew noun, masculine

אֶתHebrew particle

כָּלHebrew noun, masculine

סְבִ֣יבֹתֵ֔יHebrew adjectiveנוּobject suffix, 1st person plural

כִּHebrew prefixלְחֹ֣ךְHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixשּׁ֔וֹרHebrew noun, masculine

אֵ֖תHebrew particle

יֶ֣רֶקHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixשָּׂדֶ֑הHebrew noun, masculine

וּHebrew conjunctionבָלָ֧קname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

צִפּ֛וֹרname of a person

מֶ֥לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

לְHebrew prefixמוֹאָ֖בname of a place

בָּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixעֵ֥תHebrew noun

הַHebrew prefixהִֽואHebrew personal pronoun, common 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

MoabMoab.מוֹאָב , מֹאָב 180 n.pr.gent . et terr . Moab Moab as son of Lot by his elder daughter Moab : = nation of which Lot’s son is represented as ancestor = territory of MoabScroll 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

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

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

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

to lickLick.[ לָחַךְ ] vb . lick Qal of ox licking up grass. Pi . lick up , fire fr. heaven the water in trench; of Isr. consuming produce of land; lick the dust , sign of humiliationScroll for more

הַtheקָּהָל֙assemblyAssembly, convocation, congregation.קָהָל 123 n.m . assembly , convocation , congregationScroll 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

סְבִ֣יבֹתֵ֔יaroundCircuit, round about.סָבִיב 336 subst ., used mostly as adv . and prep ., circuit , round aboutנוּusScroll for more

כִּlike/asלְחֹ֣ךְto lickLick.[ לָחַךְ ] vb . lick Qal of ox licking up grass. Pi . lick up , fire fr. heaven the water in trench; of Isr. consuming produce of land; lick the dust , sign of humiliationScroll for more

הַtheשּׁ֔וֹרcattleA head of cattle, bullock, ox.שׁוֹר 78 n.m . a head of cattle , bullock , ox , etc.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

greenGreen, greenness.יֶ֫רֶק n.m . green , greennessScroll 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

וּandבָלָ֧קBalakDevastator.בָּלָק n.pr.m . ( devastator ) king of MoabScroll 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

ZipporBird, sparrow.צִפּוֹר n.pr.m . father of Balak, king of Moab ( bird ; perh. specif. sparrow )Scroll for more

kingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

לְto/forמוֹאָ֖בMoabMoab.מוֹאָב , מֹאָב 180 n.pr.gent . et terr . Moab Moab as son of Lot by his elder daughter Moab : = nation of which Lot’s son is represented as ancestor = territory of MoabScroll for more

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

הַtheהִֽואhe/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 he sent

messengers

unto

Balaam

the son

of Beor

to Pethor

which

is by

the River

to the land

of the children

of his people

to call

him

saying

Behold

a people

there is … come out

from Egypt

behold

they cover

The ASV does not translate this word.

the face

of the earth

and they

abide

over against me

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וַיִּשְׁלַ֨חvah-yeesh-LAHCH

מַלְאָכִ֜יםmahl-ah-CHEEM

אֶלel

בִּלְעָ֣םbeel-AHM

בֶּןben

בְּע֗וֹרbeh-OHR

פְּ֠תוֹרָהpeh-toh-RAH

אֲשֶׁ֧רah-SHEHR

עַלahl

הַנָּהָ֛רhah-nah-HAHR

אֶ֥רֶץEH-rets

בְּנֵיbeh-NAY

עַמּ֖וֹah-MOH

לִקְרֹאlee-keh-ROH

ל֑וֹloh

לֵאמֹ֗רleh-MOHR

הִ֠נֵּהhee-NEH

עַ֣םahm

יָצָ֤אyah-TSAH

מִמִּצְרַ֨יִם֙mee-meets-RAH-yeem

הִנֵּ֤הhee-NEH

כִסָּה֙chee-SAH

אֶתet

עֵ֣יןayn

הָאָ֔רֶץhah-AH-rets

וְה֥וּאveh-HOO

יֹשֵׁ֖בyoh-SHEV

מִמֻּלִֽיmee-moo-LEE

Letters

וַ + יִּשְׁלַ֨ח

מַלְאָכִ֜ים

אֶל

בִּלְעָ֣ם

בֶּן

בְּע֗וֹר

פְּ֠תוֹרָ + ה

אֲשֶׁ֧ר

עַל

הַ + נָּהָ֛ר

אֶ֥רֶץ

בְּנֵי

עַמּ֖ + וֹ

לִ + קְרֹא

ל֑ + וֹ

לֵ + אמֹ֗ר

הִ֠נֵּה

עַ֣ם

יָצָ֤א

מִ + מִּצְרַ֨יִם֙

הִנֵּ֤ה

כִסָּה֙

אֶת

עֵ֣ין

הָ + אָ֔רֶץ

וְ + ה֥וּא

יֹשֵׁ֖ב

מִ + מֻּלִֽ + י

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשְׁלַ֨חHebrew verb

מַלְאָכִ֜יםHebrew noun, masculine

אֶלHebrew preposition

בִּלְעָ֣םname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

בְּע֗וֹרname of a person

פְּ֠תוֹרָname of a placeהHebrew suffix

אֲשֶׁ֧רHebrew relative pronoun

עַלHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixנָּהָ֛רHebrew noun, masculine

אֶ֥רֶץHebrew noun, feminine

בְּנֵיHebrew noun, masculine

עַמּ֖Hebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

לִHebrew prefixקְרֹאHebrew verb

ל֑Hebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹ֗רHebrew verb

הִ֠נֵּהHebrew interjection

עַ֣םHebrew noun, masculine

יָצָ֤אHebrew verb

מִHebrew prefixמִּצְרַ֨יִם֙name of a place

הִנֵּ֤הHebrew interjection

כִסָּה֙Hebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

עֵ֣יןHebrew noun, feminine

הָHebrew prefixאָ֔רֶץHebrew noun, feminine

וְHebrew conjunctionה֥וּאHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

יֹשֵׁ֖בHebrew verb

מִHebrew prefixמֻּלִֽHebrew noun, masculineיobject suffix, 1st person singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּשְׁלַ֨חto 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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll 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

BeorA burning, torch.בְּעוֹר n.pr.m . ( a burning ; 𝔗 torch ) father of Balaam father of a king of EdomScroll for more

פְּ֠תוֹרָPethorהtoward

which

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

הַtheנָּהָ֛רRiverStream, river.נָהָר 120 n.m . stream , riverScroll for more

land: 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

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

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

לִto/forקְרֹאto 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

ל֑to/forוֹhim

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

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

peoplePeople.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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

מִfromמֻּלִֽoppositeFront, in front of.מוּל , מוֹל , מוֹאל subst . and prep . front , in front ofיmeScroll for more

now therefore

Come

I pray thee

curse

me

The ASV does not translate this word.

people

this

for

are too mighty

they

for me

peradventure

I shall prevail

we may smite

them

and that I may drive them

out of

the land

for

I know

The ASV does not translate this word.

he whom

thou blessest

is blessed

and he whom

thou cursest

is cursed

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וְעַתָּה֩veh-ah-TAH

לְכָהleh-CHAH

נָּ֨אnah

אָֽרָהah-rah

לִּ֜יlee

אֶתet

הָעָ֣םhah-AHM

הַזֶּ֗הhah-ZEH

כִּֽיkee

עָצ֥וּםah-TSOOM

הוּא֙hoo

מִמֶּ֔נִּיmee-MEH-nee

אוּלַ֤יoo-LAI

אוּכַל֙oo-CHAHL

נַכֶּהnah-keh

בּ֔וֹboh

וַאֲגָרְשֶׁ֖נּוּvah-ah-gah-reh-SHEH-noo

מִןmeen

הָאָ֑רֶץhah-AH-rets

כִּ֣יkee

יָדַ֗עְתִּיyah-DAH-eh-tee

אֵ֤תet

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

תְּבָרֵךְ֙teh-vah-RECH

מְבֹרָ֔ךְmeh-voh-RAHCH

וַאֲשֶׁ֥רvah-ah-SHEHR

תָּאֹ֖רtah-OHR

יוּאָֽרyoo-AHR

Letters

וְ + עַתָּה֩

לְכָ + ה

נָּ֨א

אָֽרָ + ה

לִּ֜ + י

אֶת

הָ + עָ֣ם

הַ + זֶּ֗ה

כִּֽי

עָצ֥וּם

הוּא֙

מִמֶּ֔ + נִּי

אוּלַ֤י

אוּכַל֙

נַכֶּה

בּ֔ + וֹ

וַ + אֲגָרְשֶׁ֖ + נּוּ

מִן

הָ + אָ֑רֶץ

כִּ֣י

יָדַ֗עְתִּי

אֵ֤ת

אֲשֶׁר

תְּבָרֵךְ֙

מְבֹרָ֔ךְ

וַ + אֲשֶׁ֥ר

תָּאֹ֖ר

יוּאָֽר

The Pieces

וְHebrew conjunctionעַתָּה֩Hebrew adverb

לְכָHebrew verbהHebrew suffix

נָּ֨אHebrew interjection

אָֽרָHebrew verbהHebrew suffix

לִּ֜Hebrew prefixיobject suffix, 1st person singular

אֶתHebrew particle

הָHebrew prefixעָ֣םHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixזֶּ֗הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

עָצ֥וּםHebrew adjective

הוּא֙Hebrew personal pronoun, common singular

מִמֶּ֔Hebrew prepositionנִּיobject suffix, 1st person singular

אוּלַ֤יHebrew adverb

אוּכַל֙Hebrew verb

נַכֶּהHebrew verb

בּ֔Hebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲגָרְשֶׁ֖Hebrew verbנּוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

מִןHebrew preposition

הָHebrew prefixאָ֑רֶץHebrew noun, feminine

כִּ֣יHebrew conjunction

יָדַ֗עְתִּיHebrew verb

אֵ֤תHebrew particle

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

תְּבָרֵךְ֙Hebrew verb

מְבֹרָ֔ךְHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionאֲשֶׁ֥רHebrew relative pronoun

תָּאֹ֖רHebrew verb

יוּאָֽרHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

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

לְכָto 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 backהpossible emphasis endingScroll for more

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

אָֽרָto curseCurse.[ אָרַר ] vb . curse Qal curse Niph . cursed Pi . curse , lay under a curse Hoph . be cursedהpossible emphasis endingScroll for more

לִּ֜to/forיme

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

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

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

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

mightyMighty, numerous.עָצוּם 31 adj . mighty , numerousScroll 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

מִמֶּ֔fromOut 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:נִּיmeScroll for more

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

be ableBe able, have power, prevail, endure.יָכֹל , יָכוֹל 193 vb . be able , have power , prevail , endure Qal be able , to do a thing,, whether ability be physical, moral, constitutional, or dependent on external authority prevail abs. have ability , strength , only neg.Scroll for more

to 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 smittenScroll for more

בּ֔in/on/withוֹhim

וַandאֲגָרְשֶׁ֖to 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 outcastsנּוּhimScroll 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

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

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

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

which

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

וַandאֲשֶׁ֥רwhich

to curseCurse.[ אָרַר ] vb . curse Qal curse Niph . cursed Pi . curse , lay under a curse Hoph . be cursedScroll for more

And … departed

the elders

of Moab

and the elders

of Midian

with the rewards of divination

in their hand

and they came

unto

Balaam

and spake

unto him

the words

of Balak

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וַיֵּ֨לְכ֜וּvah-yeh-leh-CHOO

זִקְנֵ֤יzeek-NAY

מוֹאָב֙moh-AHV

וְזִקְנֵ֣יveh-zeek-NAY

מִדְיָ֔ןmeed-YAHN

וּקְסָמִ֖יםoo-keh-sah-MEEM

בְּיָדָ֑םbeh-yah-DAHM

וַיָּבֹ֨אוּ֙vah-yah-VOH-oo

אֶלel

בִּלְעָ֔םbeel-AHM

וַיְדַבְּר֥וּvah-yeh-dah-beh-ROO

אֵלָ֖יוeh-LAHV

דִּבְרֵ֥יdeev-RAY

בָלָֽקvah-LAHK

Letters

וַ + יֵּ֨לְכ֜וּ

זִקְנֵ֤י

מוֹאָב֙

וְ + זִקְנֵ֣י

מִדְיָ֔ן

וּ + קְסָמִ֖ים

בְּ + יָדָ֑ + ם

וַ + יָּבֹ֨אוּ֙

אֶל

בִּלְעָ֔ם

וַ + יְדַבְּר֥וּ

אֵלָ֖י + ו

דִּבְרֵ֥י

בָלָֽק

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֨לְכ֜וּHebrew verb

זִקְנֵ֤יHebrew adjective

מוֹאָב֙name of a place

וְHebrew conjunctionזִקְנֵ֣יHebrew adjective

מִדְיָ֔ןname of a person

וּHebrew conjunctionקְסָמִ֖יםHebrew noun, masculine

בְּHebrew prefixיָדָ֑Hebrew nounםpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּבֹ֨אוּ֙Hebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

בִּלְעָ֔םname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיְדַבְּר֥וּHebrew verb

אֵלָ֖יHebrew prepositionוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

דִּבְרֵ֥יHebrew noun, masculine

בָלָֽקname of a person

What It Can Mean

וַandיֵּ֨לְכ֜וּto 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

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

MoabMoab.מוֹאָב , מֹאָב 180 n.pr.gent . et terr . Moab Moab as son of Lot by his elder daughter Moab : = nation of which Lot’s son is represented as ancestor = territory of MoabScroll for more

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

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

וּandקְסָמִ֖יםdivinationDivination.קֶ֫סֶם n.[m.] divination of the nations of false prophet in good senseScroll for more

בְּin/on/withיָדָ֑handHand.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.םtheirScroll 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

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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll for more

וַandיְדַבְּר֥וּto 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

אֵלָ֖יto 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

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

BalakDevastator.בָּלָק n.pr.m . ( devastator ) king of MoabScroll for more

And he said

unto them

Lodge

here

this night

and I will bring … again

you

word

as

shall speak

Jehovah

unto me

and … abode

the princes

of Moab

with

Balaam

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וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

אֲלֵיהֶ֗םah-lay-HEM

לִ֤ינוּLEE-noo

פֹה֙foh

הַלַּ֔יְלָהhah-LAH-yeh-lah

וַהֲשִׁבֹתִ֤יvah-hah-shee-voh-TEE

אֶתְכֶם֙eh-teh-CHEM

דָּבָ֔רdah-VAHR

כַּאֲשֶׁ֛רkah-ah-SHEHR

יְדַבֵּ֥רyeh-dah-BEHR

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

אֵלָ֑יeh-LAI

וַיֵּשְׁב֥וּvah-yeh-sheh-VOO

שָׂרֵֽיsah-RAY

מוֹאָ֖בmoh-AHV

עִםeem

בִּלְעָֽםbeel-AHM

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

אֲלֵי + הֶ֗ם

לִ֤ינוּ

פֹה֙

הַ + לַּ֔יְלָה

וַ + הֲשִׁבֹתִ֤י

אֶתְ + כֶם֙

דָּבָ֔ר

כַּ + אֲשֶׁ֛ר

יְדַבֵּ֥ר

יהוה

אֵלָ֑ + י

וַ + יֵּשְׁב֥וּ

שָׂרֵֽי

מוֹאָ֖ב

עִם

בִּלְעָֽם

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

אֲלֵיHebrew prepositionהֶ֗םobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

לִ֤ינוּHebrew verb

פֹה֙Hebrew adverb

הַHebrew prefixלַּ֔יְלָהHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionהֲשִׁבֹתִ֤יHebrew verb

אֶתְHebrew particleכֶם֙object suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

דָּבָ֔רHebrew noun, masculine

כַּHebrew prefixאֲשֶׁ֛רHebrew relative pronoun

יְדַבֵּ֥רHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

אֵלָ֑Hebrew prepositionיobject suffix, 1st person singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּשְׁב֥וּHebrew verb

שָׂרֵֽיHebrew noun, masculine

מוֹאָ֖בname of a place

עִםHebrew preposition

בִּלְעָֽםname of a person

What It Can Mean

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

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

to lodgeLodge, pass the night, abide.לוּן , לִין vb . lodge , pass the night , fig. abide Qal lodge , pass the night fig. abide , remain Hiph . cause to rest , lodge Hithpalp . dwell , abide , of eagleScroll for more

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

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

וַandהֲשִׁבֹתִ֤יto 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

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

כַּlike/asאֲשֶׁ֛רwhich

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

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

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

וַandיֵּשְׁב֥וּto 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

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

MoabMoab.מוֹאָב , מֹאָב 180 n.pr.gent . et terr . Moab Moab as son of Lot by his elder daughter Moab : = nation of which Lot’s son is represented as ancestor = territory of MoabScroll 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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll for more

And … came

God

unto

Balaam

and said

What … are

men

these

with thee

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וַיָּבֹ֥אvah-yah-VOH

אֱלֹהִ֖יםeh-loh-HEEM

אֶלel

בִּלְעָ֑םbeel-AHM

וַיֹּ֕אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

מִ֛יmee

הָאֲנָשִׁ֥יםhah-ah-nah-SHEEM

הָאֵ֖לֶּהhah-EH-leh

עִמָּֽךְee-MAHCH

Letters

וַ + יָּבֹ֥א

אֱלֹהִ֖ים

אֶל

בִּלְעָ֑ם

וַ + יֹּ֕אמֶר

מִ֛י

הָ + אֲנָשִׁ֥ים

הָ + אֵ֖לֶּה

עִמָּֽ + ךְ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּבֹ֥אHebrew verb

אֱלֹהִ֖יםHebrew noun, masculine

אֶלHebrew preposition

בִּלְעָ֑םname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֕אמֶרHebrew verb

מִ֛יHebrew interrogative

הָHebrew prefixאֲנָשִׁ֥יםHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixאֵ֖לֶּהHebrew demonstrative pronoun

עִמָּֽHebrew prepositionךְobject suffix, 2nd person feminine singular

What It Can Mean

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

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

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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll 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

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

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

הָtheאֵ֖לֶּהtheseThese.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

עִמָּֽwithWith.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 , notwithstandingךְyouScroll for more

And … said

Balaam

unto

God

Balak

the son

of Zippor

king

of Moab

hath sent

unto me

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וַיֹּ֥אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

בִּלְעָ֖םbeel-AHM

אֶלel

הָאֱלֹהִ֑יםhah-eh-loh-HEEM

בָּלָ֧קbah-LAHK

בֶּןben

צִפֹּ֛רtsee-POHR

מֶ֥לֶךְMEH-lech

מוֹאָ֖בmoh-AHV

שָׁלַ֥חshah-LAHCH

אֵלָֽיeh-LAI

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֥אמֶר

בִּלְעָ֖ם

אֶל

הָ + אֱלֹהִ֑ים

בָּלָ֧ק

בֶּן

צִפֹּ֛ר

מֶ֥לֶךְ

מוֹאָ֖ב

שָׁלַ֥ח

אֵלָֽ + י

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וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֥אמֶרHebrew verb

בִּלְעָ֖םname of a person

אֶלHebrew preposition

הָHebrew prefixאֱלֹהִ֑יםHebrew noun, masculine

בָּלָ֧קname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

צִפֹּ֛רname of a person

מֶ֥לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

מוֹאָ֖בname of a place

שָׁלַ֥חHebrew verb

אֵלָֽHebrew prepositionיobject suffix, 1st person singular

What It Can Mean

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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll 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

הָtheאֱלֹהִ֑יםElohimאֱלֹהִים 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

BalakDevastator.בָּלָק n.pr.m . ( devastator ) king of MoabScroll 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

ZipporBird, sparrow.צִפּוֹר n.pr.m . father of Balak, king of Moab ( bird ; perh. specif. sparrow )Scroll for more

kingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

MoabMoab.מוֹאָב , מֹאָב 180 n.pr.gent . et terr . Moab Moab as son of Lot by his elder daughter Moab : = nation of which Lot’s son is represented as ancestor = territory of MoabScroll for more

to 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

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

Behold

the people

that is come out

of Egypt

it covereth

The ASV does not translate this word.

the face

of the earth

now

come

curse

me

them

peradventure

I shall be able

to fight

against them

and shall drive them out

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הִנֵּ֤הhee-NEH

הָעָם֙hah-AHM

הַיֹּצֵ֣אhah-yoh-TSEH

מִמִּצְרַ֔יִםmee-meets-RAH-yeem

וַיְכַ֖סvah-yeh-CHAHS

אֶתet

עֵ֣יןayn

הָאָ֑רֶץhah-AH-rets

עַתָּ֗הah-TAH

לְכָ֤הleh-CHAH

קָֽבָהkah-vah

לִּי֙lee

אֹת֔וֹoh-TOH

אוּלַ֥יoo-LAI

אוּכַ֛לoo-CHAHL

לְהִלָּ֥חֶםleh-hee-LAH-chem

בּ֖וֹboh

וְגֵרַשְׁתִּֽיוveh-geh-rahsh-TEEV

Letters

הִנֵּ֤ה

הָ + עָם֙

הַ + יֹּצֵ֣א

מִ + מִּצְרַ֔יִם

וַ + יְכַ֖ס

אֶת

עֵ֣ין

הָ + אָ֑רֶץ

עַתָּ֗ה

לְכָ֤ + ה

קָֽבָ + ה

לִּ + י֙

אֹת֔ + וֹ

אוּלַ֥י

אוּכַ֛ל

לְ + הִלָּ֥חֶם

בּ֖ + וֹ

וְ + גֵרַשְׁתִּֽי + ו

The Pieces

הִנֵּ֤הHebrew interjection

הָHebrew prefixעָם֙Hebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixיֹּצֵ֣אHebrew verb

מִHebrew prefixמִּצְרַ֔יִםname of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיְכַ֖סHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

עֵ֣יןHebrew noun, feminine

הָHebrew prefixאָ֑רֶץHebrew noun, feminine

עַתָּ֗הHebrew adverb

לְכָ֤Hebrew verbהHebrew suffix

קָֽבָHebrew verbהHebrew suffix

לִּHebrew prefixי֙object suffix, 1st person singular

אֹת֔Hebrew particleוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

אוּלַ֥יHebrew adverb

אוּכַ֛לHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixהִלָּ֥חֶםHebrew verb

בּ֖Hebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionגֵרַשְׁתִּֽיHebrew verbוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

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

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

הַtheיֹּצֵ֣אto 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

לְכָ֤to 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 backהpossible emphasis endingScroll for more

קָֽבָto curseUtter a curse against, curse.[ קָבַב ] vb . utter a curse against , curseהpossible emphasis endingScroll for more

לִּto/forי֙me

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

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

be ableBe able, have power, prevail, endure.יָכֹל , יָכוֹל 193 vb . be able , have power , prevail , endure Qal be able , to do a thing,, whether ability be physical, moral, constitutional, or dependent on external authority prevail abs. have ability , strength , only neg.Scroll for more

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

בּ֖in/on/withוֹhim

וְandגֵרַשְׁתִּֽיto 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 outcastsוhimScroll for more

And … said

God

unto

Balaam

not

Thou shalt … go

with them

not

thou shalt … curse

The ASV does not translate this word.

the people

for

are blessed

they

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וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

אֱלֹהִים֙eh-loh-HEEM

אֶלel

בִּלְעָ֔םbeel-AHM

לֹ֥אloh

תֵלֵ֖ךְteh-LECH

עִמָּהֶ֑םee-mah-HEM

לֹ֤אloh

תָאֹר֙tah-OHR

אֶתet

הָעָ֔םhah-AHM

כִּ֥יkee

בָר֖וּךְvah-ROOCH

הֽוּאhoo

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

אֱלֹהִים֙

אֶל

בִּלְעָ֔ם

לֹ֥א

תֵלֵ֖ךְ

עִמָּ + הֶ֑ם

לֹ֤א

תָאֹר֙

אֶת

הָ + עָ֔ם

כִּ֥י

בָר֖וּךְ

הֽוּא

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

אֱלֹהִים֙Hebrew noun, masculine

אֶלHebrew preposition

בִּלְעָ֔םname of a person

לֹ֥אHebrew negative

תֵלֵ֖ךְHebrew verb

עִמָּHebrew prepositionהֶ֑םobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

לֹ֤אHebrew negative

תָאֹר֙Hebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

הָHebrew prefixעָ֔םHebrew noun, masculine

כִּ֥יHebrew conjunction

בָר֖וּךְHebrew verb

הֽוּאHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

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

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

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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll for more

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

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

עִמָּwithWith.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 , notwithstandingהֶ֑םthemScroll for more

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

to curseCurse.[ אָרַר ] vb . curse Qal curse Niph . cursed Pi . curse , lay under a curse Hoph . be cursedScroll for more

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

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

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

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 … rose up

Balaam

in the morning

and said

unto

the princes

of Balak

Get you

into

your land

for

refuseth

Jehovah

to give me leave

to go

with you

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וַיָּ֤קָםvah-YAH-kahm

בִּלְעָם֙beel-AHM

בַּבֹּ֔קֶרbah-BOH-kehr

וַיֹּ֨אמֶר֙vah-YOH-mehr

אֶלel

שָׂרֵ֣יsah-RAY

בָלָ֔קvah-LAHK

לְכ֖וּleh-CHOO

אֶֽלel

אַרְצְכֶ֑םahr-tseh-CHEM

כִּ֚יkee

מֵאֵ֣ןmeh-EN

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

לְתִתִּ֖יleh-tee-TEE

לַהֲלֹ֥ךְlah-hah-LOHCH

עִמָּכֶֽםee-mah-CHEM

Letters

וַ + יָּ֤קָם

בִּלְעָם֙

בַּ + [הַ] + בֹּ֔קֶר

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר֙

אֶל

שָׂרֵ֣י

בָלָ֔ק

לְכ֖וּ

אֶֽל

אַרְצְ + כֶ֑ם

כִּ֚י

מֵאֵ֣ן

יהוה

לְ + תִתִּ֖ + י

לַ + הֲלֹ֥ךְ

עִמָּ + כֶֽם

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֤קָםHebrew verb

בִּלְעָם֙name of a person

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixבֹּ֔קֶרHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶר֙Hebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

שָׂרֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

בָלָ֔קname of a person

לְכ֖וּHebrew verb

אֶֽלHebrew preposition

אַרְצְHebrew noun, feminineכֶ֑םpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

כִּ֚יHebrew conjunction

מֵאֵ֣ןHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

לְHebrew prefixתִתִּ֖Hebrew verbיobject suffix, 1st person singular

לַHebrew prefixהֲלֹ֥ךְHebrew verb

עִמָּHebrew prepositionכֶֽםobject suffix, 2nd person masculine plural

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּ֤קָםto 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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll for more

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

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

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

BalakDevastator.בָּלָק n.pr.m . ( devastator ) king of MoabScroll for more

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

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

אַרְצְland: 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.כֶ֑םyourScroll 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 refuseRefuse.[ מָאֵן ] vb . Pi . refuseScroll for more

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

לְto/forתִתִּ֖to 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 uponיmeScroll for more

לַto/forהֲלֹ֥ךְto 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

עִמָּwithWith.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 , notwithstandingכֶֽםyouScroll for more

And … rose up

the princes

of Moab

and they went

unto

Balak

and said

refuseth

Balaam

to come

with us

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וַיָּק֨וּמוּ֙vah-yah-KOO-moo

שָׂרֵ֣יsah-RAY

מוֹאָ֔בmoh-AHV

וַיָּבֹ֖אוּvah-yah-VOH-oo

אֶלel

בָּלָ֑קbah-LAHK

וַיֹּ֣אמְר֔וּvah-yoh-meh-ROO

מֵאֵ֥ןmeh-EN

בִּלְעָ֖םbeel-AHM

הֲלֹ֥ךְhah-LOHCH

עִמָּֽנוּee-MAH-noo

Letters

וַ + יָּק֨וּמוּ֙

שָׂרֵ֣י

מוֹאָ֔ב

וַ + יָּבֹ֖אוּ

אֶל

בָּלָ֑ק

וַ + יֹּ֣אמְר֔וּ

מֵאֵ֥ן

בִּלְעָ֖ם

הֲלֹ֥ךְ

עִמָּֽ + נוּ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּק֨וּמוּ֙Hebrew verb

שָׂרֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

מוֹאָ֔בname of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּבֹ֖אוּHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

בָּלָ֑קname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמְר֔וּHebrew verb

מֵאֵ֥ןHebrew verb

בִּלְעָ֖םname of a person

הֲלֹ֥ךְHebrew verb

עִמָּֽHebrew prepositionנוּobject suffix, 1st person plural

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּק֨וּמוּ֙to 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

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

MoabMoab.מוֹאָב , מֹאָב 180 n.pr.gent . et terr . Moab Moab as son of Lot by his elder daughter Moab : = nation of which Lot’s son is represented as ancestor = territory of MoabScroll for more

וַandיָּבֹ֖אוּto 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

BalakDevastator.בָּלָק n.pr.m . ( devastator ) king of MoabScroll for more

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

to refuseRefuse.[ מָאֵן ] vb . Pi . refuseScroll for more

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll for more

to go: comeGo, 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

עִמָּֽwithWith.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 , notwithstandingנוּusScroll for more

And … yet

again

Balak

sent

princes

more

and more honorable

than they

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וַיֹּ֥סֶףvah-YOH-sef

ע֖וֹדohd

בָּלָ֑קbah-LAHK

שְׁלֹ֣חַsheh-LOH-ahch

שָׂרִ֔יםsah-REEM

רַבִּ֥יםrah-BEEM

וְנִכְבָּדִ֖יםveh-neech-bah-DEEM

מֵאֵֽלֶּהmeh-EH-leh

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֥סֶף

ע֖וֹד

בָּלָ֑ק

שְׁלֹ֣חַ

שָׂרִ֔ים

רַבִּ֥ים

וְ + נִכְבָּדִ֖ים

מֵ + אֵֽלֶּה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֥סֶףHebrew verb

ע֖וֹדHebrew adjective

בָּלָ֑קname of a person

שְׁלֹ֣חַHebrew verb

שָׂרִ֔יםHebrew noun, masculine

רַבִּ֥יםHebrew noun

וְHebrew conjunctionנִכְבָּדִ֖יםHebrew verb

מֵHebrew prefixאֵֽלֶּהHebrew demonstrative pronoun

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּ֥סֶףto 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

BalakDevastator.בָּלָק n.pr.m . ( devastator ) king of MoabScroll for more

to 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

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

וְandנִכְבָּדִ֖יםto 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

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

And they came

to

Balaam

and said

to him

Thus

saith

Balak

the son

of Zippor

nothing

I pray thee

Let … hinder thee

from coming

unto me

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וַיָּבֹ֖אוּvah-yah-VOH-oo

אֶלel

בִּלְעָ֑םbeel-AHM

וַיֹּ֣אמְרוּvah-yoh-meh-ROO

ל֗וֹloh

כֹּ֤הkoh

אָמַר֙ah-MAHR

בָּלָ֣קbah-LAHK

בֶּןben

צִפּ֔וֹרtsee-POHR

אַלahl

נָ֥אnah

תִמָּנַ֖עtee-mah-NAH

מֵהֲלֹ֥ךְmeh-hah-LOHCH

אֵלָֽיeh-LAI

Letters

וַ + יָּבֹ֖אוּ

אֶל

בִּלְעָ֑ם

וַ + יֹּ֣אמְרוּ

ל֗ + וֹ

כֹּ֤ה

אָמַר֙

בָּלָ֣ק

בֶּן

צִפּ֔וֹר

אַל

נָ֥א

תִמָּנַ֖ע

מֵ + הֲלֹ֥ךְ

אֵלָֽ + י

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּבֹ֖אוּHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

בִּלְעָ֑םname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמְרוּHebrew verb

ל֗Hebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

כֹּ֤הHebrew adverb

אָמַר֙Hebrew verb

בָּלָ֣קname of a person

בֶּןHebrew noun, masculine

צִפּ֔וֹרname of a person

אַלHebrew negative

נָ֥אHebrew interjection

תִמָּנַ֖עHebrew verb

מֵHebrew prefixהֲלֹ֥ךְHebrew verb

אֵלָֽHebrew prepositionיobject suffix, 1st person singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּבֹ֖אוּto 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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll for more

וַandיֹּ֣אמְרוּto 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

ל֗to/forוֹhim

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

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

BalakDevastator.בָּלָק n.pr.m . ( devastator ) king of MoabScroll 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

ZipporBird, sparrow.צִפּוֹר n.pr.m . father of Balak, king of Moab ( bird ; perh. specif. sparrow )Scroll for more

not

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

to withholdWithhold, hold back.מָנַע vb . withhold , hold back Qal withhold Niph . be withholdenScroll for more

מֵfromהֲלֹ֥ךְto go: comeGo, 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

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

for

great

I will promote thee unto … honor

very

and whatsoever

whatsoever

thou sayest

unto me

I will do

come therefore

I pray thee

curse

me

The ASV does not translate this word.

people

this

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כִּֽיkee

כַבֵּ֤דchah-BED

אֲכַבֶּדְךָ֙ah-chah-beh-deh-CHAH

מְאֹ֔דmeh-OHD

וְכֹ֛לveh-CHOHL

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

תֹּאמַ֥רtoh-MAHR

אֵלַ֖יeh-LAI

אֶֽעֱשֶׂ֑הeh-eh-SEH

וּלְכָהoo-leh-CHAH

נָּא֙nah

קָֽבָהkah-vah

לִּ֔יlee

אֵ֖תet

הָעָ֥םhah-AHM

הַזֶּֽהhah-ZEH

Letters

כִּֽי

כַבֵּ֤ד

אֲכַבֶּדְ + ךָ֙

מְאֹ֔ד

וְ + כֹ֛ל

אֲשֶׁר

תֹּאמַ֥ר

אֵלַ֖ + י

אֶֽעֱשֶׂ֑ה

וּ + לְכָ + ה

נָּא֙

קָֽבָ + ה

לִּ֔ + י

אֵ֖ת

הָ + עָ֥ם

הַ + זֶּֽה

The Pieces

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

כַבֵּ֤דHebrew verb

אֲכַבֶּדְHebrew verbךָ֙object suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

מְאֹ֔דHebrew adjective

וְHebrew conjunctionכֹ֛לHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

תֹּאמַ֥רHebrew verb

אֵלַ֖Hebrew prepositionיobject suffix, 1st person singular

אֶֽעֱשֶׂ֑הHebrew verb

וּHebrew conjunctionלְכָHebrew verbהHebrew suffix

נָּא֙Hebrew interjection

קָֽבָHebrew verbהHebrew suffix

לִּ֔Hebrew prefixיobject suffix, 1st person singular

אֵ֖תHebrew particle

הָHebrew prefixעָ֥םHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixזֶּֽהHebrew demonstrative pronoun

What It Can Mean

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

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

אֲכַבֶּדְto 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 oneselfךָ֙youScroll for more

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

וְandכֹ֛לallThe 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 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

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

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

וּandלְכָto 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 backהpossible emphasis endingScroll for more

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

קָֽבָto curseUtter a curse against, curse.[ קָבַב ] vb . utter a curse against , curseהpossible emphasis endingScroll for more

לִּ֔to/forיme

object 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

הַtheזֶּֽהthisThis, 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

And … answered

Balaam

and said

unto

the servants

of Balak

If

would give

me

Balak

full

his house

of silver

and gold

I cannot

go beyond

The ASV does not translate this word.

the word

of Jehovah

my God

to do

less

or

more

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וַיַּ֣עַןvah-YAH-ahn

בִּלְעָ֗םbeel-AHM

וַיֹּ֨אמֶר֙vah-YOH-mehr

אֶלel

עַבְדֵ֣יahv-DAY

בָלָ֔קvah-LAHK

אִםeem

יִתֶּןyee-ten

לִ֥יlee

בָלָ֛קvah-LAHK

מְלֹ֥אmeh-LOH

בֵית֖וֹvay-TOH

כֶּ֣סֶףKEH-sef

וְזָהָ֑בveh-zah-HAHV

לֹ֣אloh

אוּכַ֗לoo-CHAHL

לַעֲבֹר֙lah-ah-VOHR

אֶתet

פִּי֙pee

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

אֱלֹהָ֔יeh-loh-HAI

לַעֲשׂ֥וֹתlah-ah-SOHT

קְטַנָּ֖הkeh-tah-NAH

א֥וֹoh

גְדוֹלָֽהgeh-doh-LAH

Letters

וַ + יַּ֣עַן

בִּלְעָ֗ם

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר֙

אֶל

עַבְדֵ֣י

בָלָ֔ק

אִם

יִתֶּן

לִ֥ + י

בָלָ֛ק

מְלֹ֥א

בֵית֖ + וֹ

כֶּ֣סֶף

וְ + זָהָ֑ב

לֹ֣א

אוּכַ֗ל

לַ + עֲבֹר֙

אֶת

פִּי֙

יהוה

אֱלֹהָ֔ + י

לַ + עֲשׂ֥וֹת

קְטַנָּ֖ה

א֥וֹ

גְדוֹלָֽה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֣עַןHebrew verb

בִּלְעָ֗םname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶר֙Hebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

עַבְדֵ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

בָלָ֔קname of a person

אִםHebrew conditional

יִתֶּןHebrew verb

לִ֥Hebrew prefixיobject suffix, 1st person singular

בָלָ֛קname of a person

מְלֹ֥אHebrew noun, masculine

בֵית֖Hebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

כֶּ֣סֶףHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionזָהָ֑בHebrew noun, masculine

לֹ֣אHebrew negative

אוּכַ֗לHebrew verb

לַHebrew prefixעֲבֹר֙Hebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

פִּי֙Hebrew noun, masculine

יהוהname of a title or other name

אֱלֹהָ֔Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

לַHebrew prefixעֲשׂ֥וֹתHebrew verb

קְטַנָּ֖הHebrew adjective

א֥וֹHebrew conjunction

גְדוֹלָֽהHebrew adjective

What It Can Mean

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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll 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

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

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

BalakDevastator.בָּלָק n.pr.m . ( devastator ) king of MoabScroll for more

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

לִ֥to/forיme

BalakDevastator.בָּלָק n.pr.m . ( devastator ) king of MoabScroll for more

fullnessFulness, that which fills.מְלֹא , [ מְלוֹא ] n.m . fulness , that which fills fulness of hand (= handful) mass of shepherds; multitude of nationsScroll for more

בֵית֖house: 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

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

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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

be ableBe able, have power, prevail, endure.יָכֹל , יָכוֹל 193 vb . be able , have power , prevail , endure Qal be able , to do a thing,, whether ability be physical, moral, constitutional, or dependent on external authority prevail abs. have ability , strength , only neg.Scroll for more

לַto/forעֲבֹר֙to 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

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

lipMouth.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.Scroll for more

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

אֱלֹהָ֔Elohimאֱלֹהִים 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 = GodיmyScroll for more

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

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

orOr.אוֹ 320 conj . or sometimes implying a preference, nearly or rather introducing a sentence, esp. a particular case under a general principle, or = or if if perchance once, with the juss. = exceptScroll for more

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

Now therefore

tarry

I pray you

here

also

ye

this night

that I may know

what

will … more

Jehovah

speak

unto me

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וְעַתָּ֗הveh-ah-TAH

שְׁב֨וּsheh-VOO

נָ֥אnah

בָזֶ֛הvah-ZEH

גַּםgahm

אַתֶּ֖םah-TEM

הַלָּ֑יְלָהhah-LAH-yeh-lah

וְאֵ֣דְעָ֔הveh-ed-AH

מַהmah

יֹּסֵ֥ףyoh-SEF

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

דַּבֵּ֥רdah-BEHR

עִמִּֽיee-MEE

Letters

וְ + עַתָּ֗ה

שְׁב֨וּ

נָ֥א

בָ + זֶ֛ה

גַּם

אַתֶּ֖ם

הַ + לָּ֑יְלָה

וְ + אֵ֣דְעָ֔ה

מַה

יֹּסֵ֥ף

יהוה

דַּבֵּ֥ר

עִמִּֽ + י

The Pieces

וְHebrew conjunctionעַתָּ֗הHebrew adverb

שְׁב֨וּHebrew verb

נָ֥אHebrew interjection

בָHebrew prefixזֶ֛הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

גַּםHebrew conjunction

אַתֶּ֖םHebrew personal pronoun, masculine plural

הַHebrew prefixלָּ֑יְלָהHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionאֵ֣דְעָ֔הHebrew verb

מַהHebrew interrogative

יֹּסֵ֥ףHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

דַּבֵּ֥רHebrew verb

עִמִּֽHebrew prepositionיobject suffix, 1st person singular

What It Can Mean

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

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

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

בָin/on/withזֶ֛הthisThis, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

to 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

עִמִּֽwithWith.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 , notwithstandingיmeScroll for more

And … came

God

unto

Balaam

at night

and said

unto him

If

to call

thee

are come

the men

rise up

go

with them

but only

The ASV does not translate this word.

the word

which

I speak

unto thee

that

shalt thou do

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וַיָּבֹ֨אvah-yah-VOH

אֱלֹהִ֥יםeh-loh-HEEM

אֶלel

בִּלְעָם֮beel-AHM

לַיְלָה֒LAH-yeh-lah

וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

ל֗וֹloh

אִםeem

לִקְרֹ֤אlee-keh-ROH

לְךָ֙leh-CHAH

בָּ֣אוּBAH-oo

הָאֲנָשִׁ֔יםhah-ah-nah-SHEEM

ק֖וּםkoom

לֵ֣ךְLEH-cheh

אִתָּ֑םee-TAHM

וְאַ֗ךְveh-AHCH

אֶתet

הַדָּבָ֛רhah-dah-VAHR

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

אֲדַבֵּ֥רah-dah-BEHR

אֵלֶ֖יךָeh-LAY-chah

אֹת֥וֹoh-TOH

תַעֲשֶֽׂהtah-ah-SEH

Letters

וַ + יָּבֹ֨א

אֱלֹהִ֥ים

אֶל

בִּלְעָם֮

לַיְלָה֒

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

ל֗ + וֹ

אִם

לִ + קְרֹ֤א

לְ + ךָ֙

בָּ֣אוּ

הָ + אֲנָשִׁ֔ים

ק֖וּם

לֵ֣ךְ

אִתָּ֑ + ם

וְ + אַ֗ךְ

אֶת

הַ + דָּבָ֛ר

אֲשֶׁר

אֲדַבֵּ֥ר

אֵלֶ֖י + ךָ

אֹת֥ + וֹ

תַעֲשֶֽׂה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּבֹ֨אHebrew verb

אֱלֹהִ֥יםHebrew noun, masculine

אֶלHebrew preposition

בִּלְעָם֮name of a person

לַיְלָה֒Hebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

ל֗Hebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

אִםHebrew conditional

לִHebrew prefixקְרֹ֤אHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixךָ֙object suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

בָּ֣אוּHebrew verb

הָHebrew prefixאֲנָשִׁ֔יםHebrew noun, masculine

ק֖וּםHebrew verb

לֵ֣ךְHebrew verb

אִתָּ֑Hebrew prepositionםobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

וְHebrew conjunctionאַ֗ךְHebrew adverb

אֶתHebrew particle

הַHebrew prefixדָּבָ֛רHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

אֲדַבֵּ֥רHebrew verb

אֵלֶ֖יHebrew prepositionךָobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

אֹת֥Hebrew particleוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

תַעֲשֶֽׂהHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּבֹ֨אto 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

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

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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll for more

nightNight.לַ֫יְלָה , לַ֫יִל 242 n.m . nightScroll 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

ל֗to/forוֹhim

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

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

לְto/forךָ֙you

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

הָtheאֲנָשִׁ֔יםmanMan.אִישׁ 2166 n.m . man (= vir )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

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

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 .םthemScroll for more

וְandאַ֗ךְsurelySurely.אַךְ 159 adv . 1. surely . 2. with a restrictive force, emphasizing what followsScroll 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

הַtheדָּבָ֛רwordSpeech, 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

which

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

אֵלֶ֖יto 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

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

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

And … rose up

Balaam

in the morning

and saddled

The ASV does not translate this word.

his ass

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וַיָּ֤קָםvah-YAH-kahm

בִּלְעָם֙beel-AHM

בַּבֹּ֔קֶרbah-BOH-kehr

וַֽיַּחֲבֹ֖שׁvah-yah-chah-VOHSH

אֶתet

אֲתֹנ֑וֹah-toh-NOH

וַיֵּ֖לֶךְvah-YEH-lech

עִםeem

שָׂרֵ֥יsah-RAY

מוֹאָֽבmoh-AHV

Letters

וַ + יָּ֤קָם

בִּלְעָם֙

בַּ + [הַ] + בֹּ֔קֶר

וַֽ + יַּחֲבֹ֖שׁ

אֶת

אֲתֹנ֑ + וֹ

וַ + יֵּ֖לֶךְ

עִם

שָׂרֵ֥י

מוֹאָֽב

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֤קָםHebrew verb

בִּלְעָם֙name of a person

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixבֹּ֔קֶרHebrew noun, masculine

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיַּחֲבֹ֖שׁHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

אֲתֹנ֑Hebrew noun, feminineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֖לֶךְHebrew verb

עִםHebrew preposition

שָׂרֵ֥יHebrew noun, masculine

מוֹאָֽבname of a place

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּ֤קָםto 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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll for more

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

וַֽandיַּחֲבֹ֖שׁto saddle/tieBind, bind on, bind up.[ חָבַשׁ ] vb . bind , bind on , bind up Qal bind , bind on bind up Pi . bind , restrain Pu . be bound upScroll 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

אֲתֹנ֑she-assShe-ass.אָתוֹן n.f . she-assוֹhisScroll for more

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

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

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

MoabMoab.מוֹאָב , מֹאָב 180 n.pr.gent . et terr . Moab Moab as son of Lot by his elder daughter Moab : = nation of which Lot’s son is represented as ancestor = territory of MoabScroll for more

And … was kindled

anger

God’s

because

went

he

and … placed himself

the angel

of Jehovah

in the way

for an adversary

against him

Now he

was riding

upon

his ass

and … two

his … servants

were with him

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וַיִּֽחַרvah-YEE-chahr

אַ֣ףahf

אֱלֹהִים֮eh-loh-HEEM

כִּֽיkee

הוֹלֵ֣ךְhoh-LECH

הוּא֒hoo

וַיִּתְיַצֵּ֞בvah-yeet-yah-TSEV

מַלְאַ֧ךְmahl-AHCH

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

בַּדֶּ֖רֶךְbah-DEH-rech

לְשָׂטָ֣ןleh-sah-TAHN

ל֑וֹloh

וְהוּא֙veh-HOO

רֹכֵ֣בroh-CHEV

עַלahl

אֲתֹנ֔וֹah-toh-NOH

וּשְׁנֵ֥יoo-sheh-NAY

נְעָרָ֖יוneh-ah-RAHV

עִמּֽוֹee-MOH

Letters

וַ + יִּֽחַר

אַ֣ף

אֱלֹהִים֮

כִּֽי

הוֹלֵ֣ךְ

הוּא֒

וַ + יִּתְיַצֵּ֞ב

מַלְאַ֧ךְ

יהוה

בַּ + [הַ] + דֶּ֖רֶךְ

לְ + שָׂטָ֣ן

ל֑ + וֹ

וְ + הוּא֙

רֹכֵ֣ב

עַל

אֲתֹנ֔ + וֹ

וּ + שְׁנֵ֥י

נְעָרָ֖י + ו

עִמּֽ + וֹ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּֽחַרHebrew verb

אַ֣ףHebrew noun, masculine

אֱלֹהִים֮Hebrew noun, masculine

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

הוֹלֵ֣ךְHebrew verb

הוּא֒Hebrew personal pronoun, common singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּתְיַצֵּ֞בHebrew verb

מַלְאַ֧ךְHebrew noun, masculine

יהוהname of a title or other name

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixדֶּ֖רֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

לְHebrew prefixשָׂטָ֣ןHebrew noun, masculine or name of a title or other name

ל֑Hebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionהוּא֙Hebrew personal pronoun, common singular

רֹכֵ֣בHebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

אֲתֹנ֔Hebrew noun, feminineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וּHebrew conjunctionשְׁנֵ֥יHebrew noun

נְעָרָ֖יHebrew noun, masculineוpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

עִמּֽHebrew prepositionוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּֽחַרto 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

face: angerNostril, nose, face, anger.אַף 277 n.m . nostril , nose , face , anger nostril , as organ of breathing Dn. face mostly angerScroll 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

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

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

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

וַandיִּתְיַצֵּ֞בto standSet, station oneself, take one's stand.[ יָצַב ] vb . only Hithp . set or station oneself , take one's standScroll for more

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

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

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

לְto/forשָׂטָ֣ןSatanAdversary, Satan.שָׂטָן n.m . 1. adversary . 2. SatanScroll for more

ל֑to/forוֹhim

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

to rideMount and ride, ride.רָכַב vb . mount and ride , ride Qal mount , mount and sit or ride ride , be riding pt., as subst., rider Hiph . cause to ( mount and ) ride cause to draw (plough, etc.) fig. cause hand to ride upon (grasp) bowScroll 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

אֲתֹנ֔she-assShe-ass.אָתוֹן n.f . she-assוֹhisScroll for more

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

נְעָרָ֖יyouthBoy, 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.)וhisScroll for more

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

And … saw

the ass

The ASV does not translate this word.

the angel

of Jehovah

standing

in the way

with his sword

drawn

in his hand

and … turned aside

the ass

out of

the way

and went

into the field

and … smote

Balaam

The ASV does not translate this word.

the ass

to turn her

into the way

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וַתֵּ֣רֶאvah-TEH-reh

הָאָתוֹן֩hah-ah-TOHN

אֶתet

מַלְאַ֨ךְmahl-AHCH

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

נִצָּ֣בnee-TSAHV

בַּדֶּ֗רֶךְbah-DEH-rech

וְחַרְבּ֤וֹveh-chahr-BOH

שְׁלוּפָה֙sheh-loo-FAH

בְּיָד֔וֹbeh-yah-DOH

וַתֵּ֤טvah-TET

הָֽאָתוֹן֙hah-ah-TOHN

מִןmeen

הַדֶּ֔רֶךְhah-DEH-rech

וַתֵּ֖לֶךְvah-TEH-lech

בַּשָּׂדֶ֑הbah-sah-DEH

וַיַּ֤ךְvah-YAHCH

בִּלְעָם֙beel-AHM

אֶתet

הָ֣אָת֔וֹןhah-ah-TOHN

לְהַטֹּתָ֖הּleh-hah-toh-TAH

הַדָּֽרֶךְhah-DAH-rech

Letters

וַ + תֵּ֣רֶא

הָ + אָתוֹן֩

אֶת

מַלְאַ֨ךְ

יהוה

נִצָּ֣ב

בַּ + [הַ] + דֶּ֗רֶךְ

וְ + חַרְבּ֤ + וֹ

שְׁלוּפָה֙

בְּ + יָד֔ + וֹ

וַ + תֵּ֤ט

הָֽ + אָתוֹן֙

מִן

הַ + דֶּ֔רֶךְ

וַ + תֵּ֖לֶךְ

בַּ + [הַ] + שָּׂדֶ֑ה

וַ + יַּ֤ךְ

בִּלְעָם֙

אֶת

הָ֣ + אָת֔וֹן

לְ + הַטֹּתָ֖ + הּ

הַ + דָּֽרֶךְ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionתֵּ֣רֶאHebrew verb

הָHebrew prefixאָתוֹן֩Hebrew noun, feminine

אֶתHebrew particle

מַלְאַ֨ךְHebrew noun, masculine

יהוהname of a title or other name

נִצָּ֣בHebrew verb

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixדֶּ֗רֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionחַרְבּ֤Hebrew noun, feminineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

שְׁלוּפָה֙Hebrew verb

בְּHebrew prefixיָד֔Hebrew nounוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionתֵּ֤טHebrew verb

הָֽHebrew prefixאָתוֹן֙Hebrew noun, feminine

מִןHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixדֶּ֔רֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionתֵּ֖לֶךְHebrew verb

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixשָּׂדֶ֑הHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֤ךְHebrew verb

בִּלְעָם֙name of a person

אֶתHebrew particle

הָ֣Hebrew prefixאָת֔וֹןHebrew noun, feminine

לְHebrew prefixהַטֹּתָ֖Hebrew verbהּobject suffix, 3rd person feminine singular

הַHebrew prefixדָּֽרֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandתֵּ֣רֶאto 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

הָtheאָתוֹן֩she-assShe-ass.אָתוֹן n.f . she-assScroll 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

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

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

to 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

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theדֶּ֗רֶךְway: 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

וְandחַרְבּ֤swordSword.חֶ֫רֶב 411 n.f . sword (as weapon)וֹhisScroll for more

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

בְּin/on/withיָד֔handHand.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

וַandתֵּ֤טto 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

הָֽtheאָתוֹן֙she-assShe-ass.אָתוֹן n.f . she-assScroll 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

הַtheדֶּ֔רֶךְway: 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

וַandתֵּ֖לֶךְto 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

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

וַandיַּ֤ךְto 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 smittenScroll for more

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll 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

הָ֣theאָת֔וֹןshe-assShe-ass.אָתוֹן n.f . she-assScroll for more

לְto/forהַטֹּתָ֖to 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 , inclineהּherScroll for more

הַtheדָּֽרֶךְway: 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

Then … stood

the angel

of Jehovah

in a narrow path

between the vineyards

a wall

being on this side

and a wall

on that side

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וַֽיַּעֲמֹד֙vah-yah-ah-MOHD

מַלְאַ֣ךְmahl-AHCH

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

בְּמִשְׁע֖וֹלbeh-meesh-OHL

הַכְּרָמִ֑יםhah-keh-rah-MEEM

גָּדֵ֥רgah-DEHR

מִזֶּ֖הmee-ZEH

וְגָדֵ֥רveh-gah-DEHR

מִזֶּֽהmee-ZEH

Letters

וַֽ + יַּעֲמֹד֙

מַלְאַ֣ךְ

יהוה

בְּ + מִשְׁע֖וֹל

הַ + כְּרָמִ֑ים

גָּדֵ֥ר

מִ + זֶּ֖ה

וְ + גָדֵ֥ר

מִ + זֶּֽה

The Pieces

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיַּעֲמֹד֙Hebrew verb

מַלְאַ֣ךְHebrew noun, masculine

יהוהname of a title or other name

בְּHebrew prefixמִשְׁע֖וֹלHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixכְּרָמִ֑יםHebrew noun, masculine

גָּדֵ֥רHebrew noun, masculine

מִHebrew prefixזֶּ֖הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

וְHebrew conjunctionגָדֵ֥רHebrew noun, masculine

מִHebrew prefixזֶּֽהHebrew demonstrative pronoun

What It Can Mean

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

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

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

בְּin/on/withמִשְׁע֖וֹלpassageHollow way.מִשְׁעוֹל n.m . hollow way , road shut in;—cstr. Nu 22:24 (J E) i.e. road shut in between vineyards.Scroll for more

הַtheכְּרָמִ֑יםvineyardVineyard.כֶּרֶם 92 n.m . ( f .) vineyardScroll for more

wallWall.גָּדֵר n.m . wallScroll for more

מִfromזֶּ֖הthisThis, 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

וְandגָדֵ֥רwallWall.גָּדֵר n.m . wallScroll for more

מִfromזֶּֽהthisThis, 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

And … saw

the ass

The ASV does not translate this word.

the angel

of Jehovah

and she thrust herself

unto

the wall

and crushed

The ASV does not translate this word.

foot

Balaam’s

against

the wall

and … again

he smote her

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וַתֵּ֨רֶאvah-TEH-reh

הָאָת֜וֹןhah-ah-TOHN

אֶתet

מַלְאַ֣ךְmahl-AHCH

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

וַתִּלָּחֵץ֙vah-tee-lah-CHETS

אֶלel

הַקִּ֔ירhah-KEER

וַתִּלְחַ֛ץvah-teel-CHAHTS

אֶתet

רֶ֥גֶלREH-gel

בִּלְעָ֖םbeel-AHM

אֶלel

הַקִּ֑ירhah-KEER

וַיֹּ֖סֶףvah-YOH-sef

לְהַכֹּתָֽהּleh-hah-koh-TAH

Letters

וַ + תֵּ֨רֶא

הָ + אָת֜וֹן

אֶת

מַלְאַ֣ךְ

יהוה

וַ + תִּלָּחֵץ֙

אֶל

הַ + קִּ֔יר

וַ + תִּלְחַ֛ץ

אֶת

רֶ֥גֶל

בִּלְעָ֖ם

אֶל

הַ + קִּ֑יר

וַ + יֹּ֖סֶף

לְ + הַכֹּתָֽ + הּ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionתֵּ֨רֶאHebrew verb

הָHebrew prefixאָת֜וֹןHebrew noun, feminine

אֶתHebrew particle

מַלְאַ֣ךְHebrew noun, masculine

יהוהname of a title or other name

וַHebrew conjunctionתִּלָּחֵץ֙Hebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixקִּ֔ירHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionתִּלְחַ֛ץHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

רֶ֥גֶלHebrew noun, feminine

בִּלְעָ֖םname of a person

אֶלHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixקִּ֑ירHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֖סֶףHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixהַכֹּתָֽHebrew verbהּobject suffix, 3rd person feminine singular

What It Can Mean

וַandתֵּ֨רֶאto 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

הָtheאָת֜וֹןshe-assShe-ass.אָתוֹן n.f . she-assScroll 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

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

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

וַandתִּלָּחֵץ֙to oppressSqueeze, press, oppress.לָחַץ vb . squeeze , press , fig. oppress Qal squeeze , press oppress Niph . squeeze oneselfScroll 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

הַtheקִּ֔ירwallWall.קִיר 74 n.m . wall (√ unknown)Scroll for more

וַandתִּלְחַ֛ץto oppressSqueeze, press, oppress.לָחַץ vb . squeeze , press , fig. oppress Qal squeeze , press oppress Niph . squeeze oneselfScroll for more

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

footFoot.רֶ֫גֶל 247 n.f . foot foot three times (feet, paces)Scroll for more

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll 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

הַtheקִּ֑ירwallWall.קִיר 74 n.m . wall (√ unknown)Scroll for more

וַandיֹּ֖סֶףto 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

לְto/forהַכֹּתָֽto 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 smittenהּherScroll for more

And … further

the angel

of Jehovah

went

and stood

in a … place

narrow

where

was no

way

to turn

to the right hand

either … or to the left

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וַיּ֥וֹסֶףvah-YOH-sef

מַלְאַךְmahl-AHCH

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

עֲב֑וֹרah-VOHR

וַֽיַּעֲמֹד֙vah-yah-ah-MOHD

בְּמָק֣וֹםbeh-mah-KOHM

צָ֔רtsahr

אֲשֶׁ֛רah-SHEHR

אֵֽיןayn

דֶּ֥רֶךְDEH-rech

לִנְט֖וֹתlee-neh-TOHT

יָמִ֥יןyah-MEEN

וּשְׂמֹֽאולoo-seh-MOHVL

Letters

וַ + יּ֥וֹסֶף

מַלְאַךְ

יהוה

עֲב֑וֹר

וַֽ + יַּעֲמֹד֙

בְּ + מָק֣וֹם

צָ֔ר

אֲשֶׁ֛ר

אֵֽין

דֶּ֥רֶךְ

לִ + נְט֖וֹת

יָמִ֥ין

וּ + שְׂמֹֽאול

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיּ֥וֹסֶףHebrew verb

מַלְאַךְHebrew noun, masculine

יהוהname of a title or other name

עֲב֑וֹרHebrew verb

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיַּעֲמֹד֙Hebrew verb

בְּHebrew prefixמָק֣וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

צָ֔רHebrew adjective

אֲשֶׁ֛רHebrew relative pronoun

אֵֽיןHebrew negative

דֶּ֥רֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

לִHebrew prefixנְט֖וֹתHebrew verb

יָמִ֥יןHebrew noun, feminine

וּHebrew conjunctionשְׂמֹֽאולHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

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

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

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

to 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

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

narrowNarrow, tight.צַר adj . narrow , tightScroll for more

which

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

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

לִto/forנְט֖וֹתto 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

rightRight hand.יָמִין 137 n.f . right hand right hand of situation on, or direction toward the right of other parts of the body = south , because when facing east the right hand is toward the southScroll for more

וּandשְׂמֹֽאולleftThe left.שְׂמֹאל , שְׂמֹאול 54 n.[m.] the left (√ dub.) left , region on the left left hand = north (on left of one facing east)Scroll for more

And … saw

the ass

The ASV does not translate this word.

the angel

of Jehovah

and she lay down

under

Balaam

and … was kindled

anger

Balaam’s

and he smote

The ASV does not translate this word.

the ass

with his staff

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וַתֵּ֤רֶאvah-TEH-reh

הָֽאָתוֹן֙hah-ah-TOHN

אֶתet

מַלְאַ֣ךְmahl-AHCH

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

וַתִּרְבַּ֖ץvah-teer-BAHTS

תַּ֣חַתTAH-chaht

בִּלְעָ֑םbeel-AHM

וַיִּֽחַרvah-YEE-chahr

אַ֣ףahf

בִּלְעָ֔םbeel-AHM

וַיַּ֥ךְvah-YAHCH

אֶתet

הָאָת֖וֹןhah-ah-TOHN

בַּמַּקֵּֽלbah-mah-KEL

Letters

וַ + תֵּ֤רֶא

הָֽ + אָתוֹן֙

אֶת

מַלְאַ֣ךְ

יהוה

וַ + תִּרְבַּ֖ץ

תַּ֣חַת

בִּלְעָ֑ם

וַ + יִּֽחַר

אַ֣ף

בִּלְעָ֔ם

וַ + יַּ֥ךְ

אֶת

הָ + אָת֖וֹן

בַּ + [הַ] + מַּקֵּֽל

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionתֵּ֤רֶאHebrew verb

הָֽHebrew prefixאָתוֹן֙Hebrew noun, feminine

אֶתHebrew particle

מַלְאַ֣ךְHebrew noun, masculine

יהוהname of a title or other name

וַHebrew conjunctionתִּרְבַּ֖ץHebrew verb

תַּ֣חַתHebrew noun, masculine

בִּלְעָ֑םname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּֽחַרHebrew verb

אַ֣ףHebrew noun, masculine

בִּלְעָ֔םname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֥ךְHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

הָHebrew prefixאָת֖וֹןHebrew noun, feminine

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixמַּקֵּֽלHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandתֵּ֤רֶאto 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

הָֽtheאָתוֹן֙she-assShe-ass.אָתוֹן n.f . she-assScroll 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

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

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

וַandתִּרְבַּ֖ץto stretchStretch oneself out, lie down, lie stretched out.רָבַץ vb . stretch oneself out , lie down , lie stretched out Qal lie down , lie Hiph . cause to lie down , or lieScroll for more

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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll for more

וַandיִּֽחַרto 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

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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll for more

וַandיַּ֥ךְto 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 smittenScroll 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

הָtheאָת֖וֹןshe-assShe-ass.אָתוֹן n.f . she-assScroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theמַּקֵּֽלrodRod, staff.מַקֵּל n.m . rod , staff branch of tree as rod , stick , used by Jacob in breeding his flocks staff , used in journeying wand of divinerScroll for more

And … opened

Jehovah

The ASV does not translate this word.

the mouth

of the ass

and she said

unto Balaam

What

have I done

unto thee

that

thou hast smitten me

these

three

times

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וַיִּפְתַּ֥חvah-yeef-TAHCH

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

אֶתet

פִּ֣יpee

הָאָת֑וֹןhah-ah-TOHN

וַתֹּ֤אמֶרvah-TOH-mehr

לְבִלְעָם֙leh-veel-AHM

מֶהmeh

עָשִׂ֣יתִֽיah-SEE-tee

לְךָ֔leh-CHAH

כִּ֣יkee

הִכִּיתַ֔נִיhee-kee-TAH-nee

זֶ֖הzeh

שָׁלֹ֥שׁshah-LOHSH

רְגָלִֽיםreh-gah-LEEM

Letters

וַ + יִּפְתַּ֥ח

יהוה

אֶת

פִּ֣י

הָ + אָת֑וֹן

וַ + תֹּ֤אמֶר

לְ + בִלְעָם֙

מֶה

עָשִׂ֣יתִֽי

לְ + ךָ֔

כִּ֣י

הִכִּיתַ֔ + נִי

זֶ֖ה

שָׁלֹ֥שׁ

רְגָלִֽים

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּפְתַּ֥חHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

אֶתHebrew particle

פִּ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixאָת֑וֹןHebrew noun, feminine

וַHebrew conjunctionתֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixבִלְעָם֙name of a person

מֶהHebrew interrogative

עָשִׂ֣יתִֽיHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixךָ֔object suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

כִּ֣יHebrew conjunction

הִכִּיתַ֔Hebrew verbנִיobject suffix, 1st person singular

זֶ֖הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

שָׁלֹ֥שׁHebrew noun

רְגָלִֽיםHebrew noun, feminine

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּפְתַּ֥חto openOpen.פָּתַח vb . open Qal open sack Niph . be opened Pi . be opened free , i.e. ungird, camels loosen (and remove) sack-cloth open gates, doors Hithp . loosen thee the fetters of thy neckScroll for more

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

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

lipMouth.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.Scroll for more

הָtheאָת֑וֹןshe-assShe-ass.אָתוֹן n.f . she-assScroll for more

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

לְto/forבִלְעָם֙BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll 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 pressPress, squeeze.[ עָשָׂה ] vb . Pi . press , squeezeScroll for more

לְto/forךָ֔you

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

הִכִּיתַ֔to 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 smittenנִיmeScroll 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

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

footFoot.רֶ֫גֶל 247 n.f . foot foot three times (feet, paces)Scroll for more

And … said

Balaam

unto the ass

Because

thou hast mocked

me

I would

there were

a sword

in my hand

for

now

I had killed thee

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וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

בִּלְעָם֙beel-AHM

לָֽאָת֔וֹןlah-ah-TOHN

כִּ֥יkee

הִתְעַלַּ֖לְתְּheet-ah-LAHL-teh

בִּ֑יbee

ל֤וּloo

יֶשׁyesh

חֶ֨רֶב֙CHEH-rev

בְּיָדִ֔יbeh-yah-DEE

כִּ֥יkee

עַתָּ֖הah-TAH

הֲרַגְתִּֽיךְhah-rahg-TEECH

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

בִּלְעָם֙

לָֽ + [הַ] + אָת֔וֹן

כִּ֥י

הִתְעַלַּ֖לְתְּ

בִּ֑ + י

ל֤וּ

יֶשׁ

חֶ֨רֶב֙

בְּ + יָדִ֔ + י

כִּ֥י

עַתָּ֖ה

הֲרַגְתִּֽי + ךְ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

בִּלְעָם֙name of a person

לָֽHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixאָת֔וֹןHebrew noun, feminine

כִּ֥יHebrew conjunction

הִתְעַלַּ֖לְתְּHebrew verb

בִּ֑Hebrew prefixיobject suffix, 1st person singular

ל֤וּHebrew interjection

יֶשׁHebrew adjective

חֶ֨רֶב֙Hebrew noun, feminine

בְּHebrew prefixיָדִ֔Hebrew nounיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

כִּ֥יHebrew conjunction

עַתָּ֖הHebrew adverb

הֲרַגְתִּֽיHebrew verbךְobject suffix, 2nd person feminine singular

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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll for more

לָֽto/for[הַ]theאָת֔וֹןshe-assShe-ass.אָתוֹן n.f . she-assScroll 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 abuseAct severely.[ עָלַל ] vb . Po‛ēl , act severely Pō‛al my pain which is severely dealt out to me Hithpa . busy , divert oneself with Hithpō‛ . to practise practices in wickedness (perhaps denom.)Scroll for more

בִּ֑in/on/withיme

ifIf, O that.לוּ 17 and לוּא conj . if , O that if (stating a case which has not been, or is not likely to be, realized) If only …! i.e. O that! would that!Scroll for more

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

swordSword.חֶ֫רֶב 411 n.f . sword (as weapon)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

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

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

הֲרַגְתִּֽיto 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 slainךְyouScroll for more

And … said

the ass

unto

Balaam

Am not

I

thine ass

which

thou hast ridden

upon

all thy life long

unto

day

this

was … ever

I … wont

to do

unto thee

so

and he said

Nay

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וַתֹּ֨אמֶרvah-TOH-mehr

הָאָת֜וֹןhah-ah-TOHN

אֶלel

בִּלְעָ֗םbeel-AHM

הֲלוֹא֩hah-LOH

אָנֹכִ֨יah-noh-CHEE

אֲתֹֽנְךָ֜ah-toh-neh-CHAH

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

רָכַ֣בְתָּrah-CHAH-veh-tah

עָלַ֗יah-LAI

מֵעֽוֹדְךָ֙meh-oh-deh-CHAH

עַדahd

הַיּ֣וֹםhah-YOHM

הַזֶּ֔הhah-ZEH

הַֽהַסְכֵּ֣ןhah-hahs-KEN

הִסְכַּ֔נְתִּיhees-KAH-neh-tee

לַעֲשׂ֥וֹתlah-ah-SOHT

לְךָ֖leh-CHAH

כֹּ֑הkoh

וַיֹּ֖אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

לֹֽאloh

Letters

וַ + תֹּ֨אמֶר

הָ + אָת֜וֹן

אֶל

בִּלְעָ֗ם

הֲ + לוֹא֩

אָנֹכִ֨י

אֲתֹֽנְ + ךָ֜

אֲשֶׁר

רָכַ֣בְתָּ

עָלַ֗ + י

מֵ + עֽוֹדְ + ךָ֙

עַד

הַ + יּ֣וֹם

הַ + זֶּ֔ה

הַֽ + הַסְכֵּ֣ן

הִסְכַּ֔נְתִּי

לַ + עֲשׂ֥וֹת

לְ + ךָ֖

כֹּ֑ה

וַ + יֹּ֖אמֶר

לֹֽא

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionתֹּ֨אמֶרHebrew verb

הָHebrew prefixאָת֜וֹןHebrew noun, feminine

אֶלHebrew preposition

בִּלְעָ֗םname of a person

הֲHebrew prefixלוֹא֩Hebrew negative

אָנֹכִ֨יHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

אֲתֹֽנְHebrew noun, feminineךָ֜possessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

רָכַ֣בְתָּHebrew verb

עָלַ֗Hebrew prepositionיobject suffix, 1st person singular

מֵHebrew prefixעֽוֹדְHebrew adjectiveךָ֙possessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

עַדHebrew preposition

הַHebrew prefixיּ֣וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixזֶּ֔הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

הַֽHebrew prefixהַסְכֵּ֣ןHebrew verb

הִסְכַּ֔נְתִּיHebrew verb

לַHebrew prefixעֲשׂ֥וֹתHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixךָ֖object suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

כֹּ֑הHebrew adverb

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֖אמֶרHebrew verb

לֹֽאHebrew negative

What It Can Mean

וַandתֹּ֨אמֶרto 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

הָtheאָת֜וֹןshe-assShe-ass.אָתוֹן n.f . she-assScroll 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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll for more

הֲquestion markerלוֹא֩notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

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

אֲתֹֽנְshe-assShe-ass.אָתוֹן n.f . she-assךָ֜yourScroll for more

which

to rideMount and ride, ride.רָכַב vb . mount and ride , ride Qal mount , mount and sit or ride ride , be riding pt., as subst., rider Hiph . cause to ( mount and ) ride cause to draw (plough, etc.) fig. cause hand to ride upon (grasp) bowScroll for more

עָלַ֗uponHeight.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 byיmeScroll for more

מֵfromעֽוֹדְstillA 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 , besidesךָ֙yourScroll 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

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

הַtheזֶּ֔הthisThis, 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

הַֽquestion markerהַסְכֵּ֣ןbe usefulBe of use, service, benefit.[ סָכַן ] vb . be of use or service , benefit Qal be of use or service benefit , profit Hiph . be used , wont , strictly exhibit use , or habitScroll for more

be usefulBe of use, service, benefit.[ סָכַן ] vb . be of use or service , benefit Qal be of use or service benefit , profit Hiph . be used , wont , strictly exhibit use , or habitScroll for more

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

לְto/forךָ֖you

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

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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

Then … opened

Jehovah

The ASV does not translate this word.

the eyes

of Balaam

and he saw

The ASV does not translate this word.

the angel

of Jehovah

standing

in the way

with his sword

drawn

in his hand

and he bowed his head

and fell

on his face

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וַיְגַ֣לvah-yeh-GAHL

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

אֶתet

עֵינֵ֣יay-NAY

בִלְעָם֒veel-AHM

וַיַּ֞רְאvah-YAH-reh

אֶתet

מַלְאַ֤ךְmahl-AHCH

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

נִצָּ֣בnee-TSAHV

בַּדֶּ֔רֶךְbah-DEH-rech

וְחַרְבּ֥וֹveh-chahr-BOH

שְׁלֻפָ֖הsheh-loo-FAH

בְּיָד֑וֹbeh-yah-DOH

וַיִּקֹּ֥דvah-yee-KOHD

וַיִּשְׁתַּ֖חוּvah-yeesh-TAH-choo

לְאַפָּֽיוleh-ah-PAHV

Letters

וַ + יְגַ֣ל

יהוה

אֶת

עֵינֵ֣י

בִלְעָם֒

וַ + יַּ֞רְא

אֶת

מַלְאַ֤ךְ

יהוה

נִצָּ֣ב

בַּ + [הַ] + דֶּ֔רֶךְ

וְ + חַרְבּ֥ + וֹ

שְׁלֻפָ֖ה

בְּ + יָד֑ + וֹ

וַ + יִּקֹּ֥ד

וַ + יִּשְׁתַּ֖חוּ

לְ + אַפָּֽי + ו

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיְגַ֣לHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

אֶתHebrew particle

עֵינֵ֣יHebrew noun, feminine

בִלְעָם֒name of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֞רְאHebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

מַלְאַ֤ךְHebrew noun, masculine

יהוהname of a title or other name

נִצָּ֣בHebrew verb

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixדֶּ֔רֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionחַרְבּ֥Hebrew noun, feminineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

שְׁלֻפָ֖הHebrew verb

בְּHebrew prefixיָד֑Hebrew nounוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקֹּ֥דHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשְׁתַּ֖חוּHebrew verb

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

What It Can Mean

וַandיְגַ֣לto reveal: uncoverUncover, remove.גָּלָה 189 vb . uncover , remove Qal uncover the ear of one, i.e. reveal to him intr. remove , depart go into exile Niph . refl. uncover oneself (one’s nakedness) discover or shew oneself pass. be uncovered (one’s nakedness) be disclosed , discovered be removed Pi . uncover disclose , discover , lay bar e make known , shew , reveal Pu . be uncovered Hiph . carry away into exile , take into exile Hoph . carried into exile Hithp . was uncovered (naked) that his heart may reveal itselfScroll for more

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

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

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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll for more

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

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

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

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

to 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

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

וְandחַרְבּ֥swordSword.חֶ֫רֶב 411 n.f . sword (as weapon)וֹhisScroll for more

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

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

וַandיִּקֹּ֥דto bowBow down.[ קָדַד ] vb . bow downScroll for more

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

לְto/forאַפָּֽיfaceNostril, nose, face, anger.אַף 277 n.m . nostril , nose , face , anger nostril , as organ of breathing Dn. face mostly angerוhisScroll for more

And … said

unto him

the angel

of Jehovah

Wherefore

hast thou smitten

The ASV does not translate this word.

thine ass

these

three

times

behold

I

am come forth

for an adversary

because

is perverse

thy way

before me

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וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

אֵלָיו֙eh-LAHV

מַלְאַ֣ךְmahl-AHCH

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

עַלahl

מָ֗הmah

הִכִּ֨יתָ֙hee-KEE-tah

אֶתet

אֲתֹ֣נְךָ֔ah-toh-neh-CHAH

זֶ֖הzeh

שָׁל֣וֹשׁshah-LOHSH

רְגָלִ֑יםreh-gah-LEEM

הִנֵּ֤הhee-NEH

אָנֹכִי֙ah-noh-CHEE

יָצָ֣אתִיyah-TSAH-tee

לְשָׂטָ֔ןleh-sah-TAHN

כִּֽיkee

יָרַ֥טyah-RAHT

הַדֶּ֖רֶךְhah-DEH-rech

לְנֶגְדִּֽיleh-neg-DEE

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

אֵלָי + ו֙

מַלְאַ֣ךְ

יהוה

עַל

מָ֗ה

הִכִּ֨יתָ֙

אֶת

אֲתֹ֣נְ + ךָ֔

זֶ֖ה

שָׁל֣וֹשׁ

רְגָלִ֑ים

הִנֵּ֤ה

אָנֹכִי֙

יָצָ֣אתִי

לְ + שָׂטָ֔ן

כִּֽי

יָרַ֥ט

הַ + דֶּ֖רֶךְ

לְ + נֶגְדִּֽ + י

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

אֵלָיHebrew prepositionו֙object suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

מַלְאַ֣ךְHebrew noun, masculine

יהוהname of a title or other name

עַלHebrew preposition

מָ֗הHebrew interrogative

הִכִּ֨יתָ֙Hebrew verb

אֶתHebrew particle

אֲתֹ֣נְHebrew noun, feminineךָ֔possessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

זֶ֖הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

שָׁל֣וֹשׁHebrew noun

רְגָלִ֑יםHebrew noun, feminine

הִנֵּ֤הHebrew interjection

אָנֹכִי֙Hebrew personal pronoun, common singular

יָצָ֣אתִיHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixשָׂטָ֔ןHebrew noun, masculine or name of a title or other name

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

יָרַ֥טHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixדֶּ֖רֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

לְHebrew prefixנֶגְדִּֽHebrew adjectiveיobject suffix, 1st person singular

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 smittenScroll 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

אֲתֹ֣נְshe-assShe-ass.אָתוֹן n.f . she-assךָ֔yourScroll 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

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

footFoot.רֶ֫גֶל 247 n.f . foot foot three times (feet, paces)Scroll for more

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

II.אָֽנֹכִ֫י , אָנֹ֑כִי pron . 1s . comm . IScroll 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

לְto/forשָׂטָ֔ןSatanAdversary, Satan.שָׂטָן n.m . 1. adversary . 2. SatanScroll 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 pushBe precipitate, precipitate.יָרַט vb . be precipitate , precipitate (trans.)Scroll for more

הַtheדֶּ֖רֶךְway: conductWay, road, distance, journey, manner.דֶּ֫רֶךְ 715 n.m . way , road , distance , journey , manner way , road , path journey of direction , almost or quite = toward way , manner fig. of course of life, or action, undertakings of moral action and character of duty specif.: in good sense oftener in bad sense way of י׳Scroll for more

לְto/forנֶגְדִּֽbeforeWhat 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 toיmeScroll for more

and … saw me

the ass

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three

times

unless

she had turned aside

from me

surely

now

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thee

I had … slain

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וַתִּרְאַ֨נִי֙vah-teer-AH-nee

הָֽאָת֔וֹןhah-ah-TOHN

וַתֵּ֣טvah-TET

לְפָנַ֔יleh-fah-NAI

זֶ֖הzeh

שָׁלֹ֣שׁshah-LOHSH

רְגָלִ֑יםreh-gah-LEEM

אוּלַי֙oo-LAI

נָטְתָ֣הnah-teh-TAH

מִפָּנַ֔יmee-pah-NAI

כִּ֥יkee

עַתָּ֛הah-TAH

גַּםgahm

אֹתְכָ֥הoh-teh-CHAH

הָרַ֖גְתִּיhah-RAH-geh-tee

וְאוֹתָ֥הּveh-oh-TAH

הֶחֱיֵֽיתִיheh-cheh-YAY-tee

Letters

וַ + תִּרְאַ֨ + נִי֙

הָֽ + אָת֔וֹן

וַ + תֵּ֣ט

לְ + פָנַ֔ + י

זֶ֖ה

שָׁלֹ֣שׁ

רְגָלִ֑ים

אוּלַי֙

נָטְתָ֣ה

מִ + פָּנַ֔ + י

כִּ֥י

עַתָּ֛ה

גַּם

אֹתְ + כָ֥ה

הָרַ֖גְתִּי

וְ + אוֹתָ֥ + הּ

הֶחֱיֵֽיתִי

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionתִּרְאַ֨Hebrew verbנִי֙object suffix, 1st person singular

הָֽHebrew prefixאָת֔וֹןHebrew noun, feminine

וַHebrew conjunctionתֵּ֣טHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixפָנַ֔Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

זֶ֖הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

שָׁלֹ֣שׁHebrew noun

רְגָלִ֑יםHebrew noun, feminine

אוּלַי֙Hebrew adverb

נָטְתָ֣הHebrew verb

מִHebrew prefixפָּנַ֔Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

כִּ֥יHebrew conjunction

עַתָּ֛הHebrew adverb

גַּםHebrew conjunction

אֹתְHebrew particleכָ֥הobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

הָרַ֖גְתִּיHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionאוֹתָ֥Hebrew particleהּobject suffix, 3rd person feminine singular

הֶחֱיֵֽיתִיHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

וַandתִּרְאַ֨to 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 toנִי֙meScroll for more

הָֽtheאָת֔וֹןshe-assShe-ass.אָתוֹן n.f . she-assScroll for more

וַandתֵּ֣טto 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

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

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

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

footFoot.רֶ֫גֶל 247 n.f . foot foot three times (feet, paces)Scroll for more

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

to 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

to liveLive.חָיָה 283 vb . live Qal 203 live be quickened , revive Pi . preserve alive , let live give life quicken , revive , refresh Hiph . preserve alive , let live quicken , reviveScroll for more

And … said

Balaam

unto

the angel

of Jehovah

I have sinned

for

not

I knew

that

thou

stoodest

against me

in the way

now therefore

if

it displease

it displease thee

I will get … back again

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וַיֹּ֨אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

בִּלְעָ֜םbeel-AHM

אֶלel

מַלְאַ֤ךְmahl-AHCH

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

חָטָ֔אתִיchah-TAH-tee

כִּ֚יkee

לֹ֣אloh

יָדַ֔עְתִּיyah-DAH-eh-tee

כִּ֥יkee

אַתָּ֛הah-TAH

נִצָּ֥בnee-TSAHV

לִקְרָאתִ֖יlee-keh-rah-TEE

בַּדָּ֑רֶךְbah-DAH-rech

וְעַתָּ֛הveh-ah-TAH

אִםeem

רַ֥עrah

בְּעֵינֶ֖יךָbeh-ay-NAY-chah

אָשׁ֥וּבָהah-SHOO-vah

לִּֽיlee

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר

בִּלְעָ֜ם

אֶל

מַלְאַ֤ךְ

יהוה

חָטָ֔אתִי

כִּ֚י

לֹ֣א

יָדַ֔עְתִּי

כִּ֥י

אַתָּ֛ה

נִצָּ֥ב

לִ + קְרָאתִ֖ + י

בַּ + [הַ] + דָּ֑רֶךְ

וְ + עַתָּ֛ה

אִם

רַ֥ע

בְּ + עֵינֶ֖י + ךָ

אָשׁ֥וּבָה

לִּֽ + י

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶרHebrew verb

בִּלְעָ֜םname of a person

אֶלHebrew preposition

מַלְאַ֤ךְHebrew noun, masculine

יהוהname of a title or other name

חָטָ֔אתִיHebrew verb

כִּ֚יHebrew conjunction

לֹ֣אHebrew negative

יָדַ֔עְתִּיHebrew verb

כִּ֥יHebrew conjunction

אַתָּ֛הHebrew personal pronoun, masculine singular

נִצָּ֥בHebrew verb

לִHebrew prefixקְרָאתִ֖Hebrew verbיobject suffix, 1st person singular

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixדָּ֑רֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionעַתָּ֛הHebrew adverb

אִםHebrew conditional

רַ֥עHebrew verb

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

אָשׁ֥וּבָהHebrew verb

לִּֽHebrew prefixיobject suffix, 1st person 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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll 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

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

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

to sinMiss, go wrong, sin.חָטָא 238 vb . miss (a goal or way), go wrong , sin Qal miss sin , miss the goal or path of right and duty incur guilt , penalty by sin , forfeit Pi . bear loss make a sin offering purify from sin purify from uncleanness Hiph . miss the mark induce or cause to sin bring into guilt , condemnation , punishment Hithp . miss oneself , lose oneself , fig. for be bewildered , beside oneself purify oneself from uncleannessScroll for more

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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

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

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

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

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

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

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

be evilBe evil, bad.[ רָעַע ] 98 vb. denom . be evil , bad Qal be displeasing be sad be injurious , evil be evil , wicked , ethically Niph . suffer hurt Hiph . 70 do an injury , hurt do evil , wickedlyScroll for more

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

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

לִּֽto/forיme

And … said

the angel

of Jehovah

unto

Balaam

Go

with

the men

but only

The ASV does not translate this word.

the word

that

I shall speak

unto thee

that

thou shalt speak

So … went

Balaam

with

the princes

of Balak

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וַיֹּאמֶר֩vah-YOH-mehr

מַלְאַ֨ךְmahl-AHCH

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

אֶלel

בִּלְעָ֗םbeel-AHM

לֵ֚ךְLEH-cheh

עִםeem

הָ֣אֲנָשִׁ֔יםhah-ah-nah-SHEEM

וְאֶ֗פֶסveh-EH-fes

אֶתet

הַדָּבָ֛רhah-dah-VAHR

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

אֲדַבֵּ֥רah-dah-BEHR

אֵלֶ֖יךָeh-LAY-chah

אֹת֣וֹoh-TOH

תְדַבֵּ֑רteh-dah-BEHR

וַיֵּ֥לֶךְvah-YEH-lech

בִּלְעָ֖םbeel-AHM

עִםeem

שָׂרֵ֥יsah-RAY

בָלָֽקvah-LAHK

Letters

וַ + יֹּאמֶר֩

מַלְאַ֨ךְ

יהוה

אֶל

בִּלְעָ֗ם

לֵ֚ךְ

עִם

הָ֣ + אֲנָשִׁ֔ים

וְ + אֶ֗פֶס

אֶת

הַ + דָּבָ֛ר

אֲשֶׁר

אֲדַבֵּ֥ר

אֵלֶ֖י + ךָ

אֹת֣ + וֹ

תְדַבֵּ֑ר

וַ + יֵּ֥לֶךְ

בִּלְעָ֖ם

עִם

שָׂרֵ֥י

בָלָֽק

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּאמֶר֩Hebrew verb

מַלְאַ֨ךְHebrew noun, masculine

יהוהname of a title or other name

אֶלHebrew preposition

בִּלְעָ֗םname of a person

לֵ֚ךְHebrew verb

עִםHebrew preposition

הָ֣Hebrew prefixאֲנָשִׁ֔יםHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionאֶ֗פֶסHebrew noun, masculine

אֶתHebrew particle

הַHebrew prefixדָּבָ֛רHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

אֲדַבֵּ֥רHebrew verb

אֵלֶ֖יHebrew prepositionךָobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

אֹת֣Hebrew particleוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

תְדַבֵּ֑רHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֥לֶךְHebrew verb

בִּלְעָ֖םname of a person

עִםHebrew preposition

שָׂרֵ֥יHebrew noun, masculine

בָלָֽקname of a person

What It Can Mean

וַandיֹּאמֶר֩to 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

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

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

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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll for more

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

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

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

וְandאֶ֗פֶסendCeasing.אֶ֫פֶס , אָ֑פֶס n.m . prop. ceasing , hence end , extremity Expressing non-existenceScroll 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

הַtheדָּבָ֛רwordSpeech, 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

which

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

אֵלֶ֖יto 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

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

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

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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll 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

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

BalakDevastator.בָּלָק n.pr.m . ( devastator ) king of MoabScroll for more

And when … heard

Balak

that

was come

Balaam

he went out

to meet him

unto

the City

of Moab

which

is on

the border

of the Arnon

which

is in the utmost part

of the border

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וַיִּשְׁמַ֥עvah-yeesh-MAH

בָּלָ֖קbah-LAHK

כִּ֣יkee

בָ֣אvah

בִלְעָ֑םveel-AHM

וַיֵּצֵ֨אvah-yeh-TSEH

לִקְרָאת֜וֹlee-keh-rah-TOH

אֶלel

עִ֣ירeer

מוֹאָ֗בmoh-AHV

אֲשֶׁר֙ah-SHEHR

עַלahl

גְּב֣וּלgeh-VOOL

אַרְנֹ֔ןahr-NOHN

אֲשֶׁ֖רah-SHEHR

בִּקְצֵ֥הbee-keh-TSEH

הַגְּבֽוּלhah-geh-VOOL

Letters

וַ + יִּשְׁמַ֥ע

בָּלָ֖ק

כִּ֣י

בָ֣א

בִלְעָ֑ם

וַ + יֵּצֵ֨א

לִ + קְרָאת֜ + וֹ

אֶל

עִ֣יר

מוֹאָ֗ב

אֲשֶׁר֙

עַל

גְּב֣וּל

אַרְנֹ֔ן

אֲשֶׁ֖ר

בִּ + קְצֵ֥ה

הַ + גְּבֽוּל

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשְׁמַ֥עHebrew verb

בָּלָ֖קname of a person

כִּ֣יHebrew conjunction

בָ֣אHebrew verb

בִלְעָ֑םname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּצֵ֨אHebrew verb

לִHebrew prefixקְרָאת֜Hebrew verbוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

אֶלHebrew preposition

עִ֣ירHebrew noun, feminine

מוֹאָ֗בname of a place

אֲשֶׁר֙Hebrew relative pronoun

עַלHebrew preposition

גְּב֣וּלHebrew noun, masculine

אַרְנֹ֔ןname of a place

אֲשֶׁ֖רHebrew relative pronoun

בִּHebrew prefixקְצֵ֥הHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixגְּבֽוּלHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּשְׁמַ֥עto 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

BalakDevastator.בָּלָק n.pr.m . ( devastator ) king of MoabScroll 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 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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll for more

וַandיֵּצֵ֨אto 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

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

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

cityCity, 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

MoabMoab.מוֹאָב , מֹאָב 180 n.pr.gent . et terr . Moab Moab as son of Lot by his elder daughter Moab : = nation of which Lot’s son is represented as ancestor = territory of MoabScroll for more

which

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

border: boundaryBorder, boundary, territory.גְּבוּל 240 n.m . border , boundary , territory border , boundary territory (enclosed within boundary)Scroll for more

ArnonArnon.אָרְנוֹן , אַרְנֹן n.pr.fl . Arnon , wady & stream in MoabScroll for more

which

בִּin/on/withקְצֵ֥הendEnd, extremity.קָצֶה 92 n.[m.] end , extremityScroll for more

הַtheגְּבֽוּלborder: boundaryBorder, boundary, territory.גְּבוּל 240 n.m . border , boundary , territory border , boundary territory (enclosed within boundary)Scroll for more

And … said

Balak

unto

Balaam

Did … not

earnestly

I … send

unto thee

to call

thee

wherefore

not

camest thou

unto me

am … indeed

not

I … able

to promote thee to honor

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וַיֹּ֨אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

בָּלָ֜קbah-LAHK

אֶלel

בִּלְעָ֗םbeel-AHM

הֲלֹא֩hah-LOH

שָׁלֹ֨חַshah-LOH-ahch

שָׁלַ֤חְתִּיshah-LAH-cheh-tee

אֵלֶ֨יךָ֙eh-LAY-chah

לִקְרֹאlee-keh-ROH

לָ֔ךְLAH-cheh

לָ֥מָּהLAH-mah

לֹאloh

הָלַ֖כְתָּhah-LAH-cheh-tah

אֵלָ֑יeh-LAI

הַֽאֻמְנָ֔םhah-oom-NAHM

לֹ֥אloh

אוּכַ֖לoo-CHAHL

כַּבְּדֶֽךָkah-beh-DEH-chah

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר

בָּלָ֜ק

אֶל

בִּלְעָ֗ם

הֲ + לֹא֩

שָׁלֹ֨חַ

שָׁלַ֤חְתִּי

אֵלֶ֨י + ךָ֙

לִ + קְרֹא

לָ֔ + ךְ

לָ֥ + מָּה

לֹא

הָלַ֖כְתָּ

אֵלָ֑ + י

הַֽ + אֻמְנָ֔ם

לֹ֥א

אוּכַ֖ל

כַּבְּדֶֽ + ךָ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶרHebrew verb

בָּלָ֜קname of a person

אֶלHebrew preposition

בִּלְעָ֗םname of a person

הֲHebrew prefixלֹא֩Hebrew negative

שָׁלֹ֨חַHebrew verb

שָׁלַ֤חְתִּיHebrew verb

אֵלֶ֨יHebrew prepositionךָ֙object suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

לִHebrew prefixקְרֹאHebrew verb

לָ֔Hebrew prefixךְobject suffix, 2nd person feminine singular

לָ֥Hebrew prefixמָּהHebrew interrogative

לֹאHebrew negative

הָלַ֖כְתָּHebrew verb

אֵלָ֑Hebrew prepositionיobject suffix, 1st person singular

הַֽHebrew prefixאֻמְנָ֔םHebrew adverb

לֹ֥אHebrew negative

אוּכַ֖לHebrew verb

כַּבְּדֶֽHebrew verbךָobject suffix, 2nd 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

BalakDevastator.בָּלָק n.pr.m . ( devastator ) king of MoabScroll 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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll for more

הֲquestion markerלֹא֩notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

to 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

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

לִto/forקְרֹאto 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

לָ֔to/forךְyou

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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

to go: comeGo, 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

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

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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

be ableBe able, have power, prevail, endure.יָכֹל , יָכוֹל 193 vb . be able , have power , prevail , endure Qal be able , to do a thing,, whether ability be physical, moral, constitutional, or dependent on external authority prevail abs. have ability , strength , only neg.Scroll for more

כַּבְּדֶֽto 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 oneselfךָyouScroll for more

And … said

Balaam

unto

Balak

Lo

I am come

unto thee

now

have … at all

I … any power

to speak

anything

the word

that

putteth

God

in my mouth

that

shall I speak

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וַיֹּ֨אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

בִּלְעָ֜םbeel-AHM

אֶלel

בָּלָ֗קbah-LAHK

הִֽנֵּהhee-NEH

בָ֨אתִי֙VAH-tee

אֵלֶ֔יךָeh-LAY-chah

עַתָּ֕הah-TAH

הֲיָכ֥וֹלhah-yah-CHOHL

אוּכַ֖לoo-CHAHL

דַּבֵּ֣רdah-BEHR

מְא֑וּמָהmeh-OO-mah

הַדָּבָ֗רhah-dah-VAHR

אֲשֶׁ֨רah-SHEHR

יָשִׂ֧יםyah-SEEM

אֱלֹהִ֛יםeh-loh-HEEM

בְּפִ֖יbeh-FEE

אֹת֥וֹoh-TOH

אֲדַבֵּֽרah-dah-BEHR

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר

בִּלְעָ֜ם

אֶל

בָּלָ֗ק

הִֽנֵּה

בָ֨אתִי֙

אֵלֶ֔י + ךָ

עַתָּ֕ה

הֲ + יָכ֥וֹל

אוּכַ֖ל

דַּבֵּ֣ר

מְא֑וּמָה

הַ + דָּבָ֗ר

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

יָשִׂ֧ים

אֱלֹהִ֛ים

בְּ + פִ֖ + י

אֹת֥ + וֹ

אֲדַבֵּֽר

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶרHebrew verb

בִּלְעָ֜םname of a person

אֶלHebrew preposition

בָּלָ֗קname of a person

הִֽנֵּהHebrew interjection

בָ֨אתִי֙Hebrew verb

אֵלֶ֔יHebrew prepositionךָobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

עַתָּ֕הHebrew adverb

הֲHebrew prefixיָכ֥וֹלHebrew verb

אוּכַ֖לHebrew verb

דַּבֵּ֣רHebrew verb

מְא֑וּמָהHebrew noun

הַHebrew prefixדָּבָ֗רHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁ֨רHebrew relative pronoun

יָשִׂ֧יםHebrew verb

אֱלֹהִ֛יםHebrew noun, masculine

בְּHebrew prefixפִ֖Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

אֹת֥Hebrew particleוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

אֲדַבֵּֽרHebrew verb

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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll 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

BalakDevastator.בָּלָק n.pr.m . ( devastator ) king of MoabScroll for more

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

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

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

הֲquestion markerיָכ֥וֹלbe ableBe able, have power, prevail, endure.יָכֹל , יָכוֹל 193 vb . be able , have power , prevail , endure Qal be able , to do a thing,, whether ability be physical, moral, constitutional, or dependent on external authority prevail abs. have ability , strength , only neg.Scroll for more

be ableBe able, have power, prevail, endure.יָכֹל , יָכוֹל 193 vb . be able , have power , prevail , endure Qal be able , to do a thing,, whether ability be physical, moral, constitutional, or dependent on external authority prevail abs. have ability , strength , only neg.Scroll for more

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

anythingAnything.מְא֫וּמָה 32 pron.indef . anythingScroll for more

הַtheדָּבָ֗רwordSpeech, 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

which

to 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

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/withפִ֖lipMouth.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.יmyScroll for more

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

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

And … went

Balaam

with

Balak

and they came

unto Kiriath

huzoth

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וַיֵּ֥לֶךְvah-YEH-lech

בִּלְעָ֖םbeel-AHM

עִםeem

בָּלָ֑קbah-LAHK

וַיָּבֹ֖אוּvah-yah-VOH-oo

קִרְיַ֥תkeer-YAHT

חֻצֽוֹתchoo-TSOHT

Letters

וַ + יֵּ֥לֶךְ

בִּלְעָ֖ם

עִם

בָּלָ֑ק

וַ + יָּבֹ֖אוּ

קִרְיַ֥ת

חֻצֽוֹת

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֥לֶךְHebrew verb

בִּלְעָ֖םname of a person

עִםHebrew preposition

בָּלָ֑קname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּבֹ֖אוּHebrew verb

קִרְיַ֥תname of a place

חֻצֽוֹתname of a place

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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll 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

BalakDevastator.בָּלָק n.pr.m . ( devastator ) king of MoabScroll for more

וַandיָּבֹ֖אוּto 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

Kiriath-huzoth

And … sacrificed

Balak

oxen

and sheep

and sent

to Balaam

and to the princes

that

were with him

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וַיִּזְבַּ֥חvah-yeez-BAHCH

בָּלָ֖קbah-LAHK

בָּקָ֣רbah-KAHR

וָצֹ֑אןvah-TSOHN

וַיְשַׁלַּ֣חvah-yeh-shah-LAHCH

לְבִלְעָ֔םleh-veel-AHM

וְלַשָּׂרִ֖יםveh-lah-sah-REEM

אֲשֶׁ֥רah-SHEHR

אִתּֽוֹee-TOH

Letters

וַ + יִּזְבַּ֥ח

בָּלָ֖ק

בָּקָ֣ר

וָ + צֹ֑אן

וַ + יְשַׁלַּ֣ח

לְ + בִלְעָ֔ם

וְ + לַ + [הַ] + שָּׂרִ֖ים

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

אִתּֽ + וֹ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּזְבַּ֥חHebrew verb

בָּלָ֖קname of a person

בָּקָ֣רHebrew noun

וָHebrew conjunctionצֹ֑אןHebrew noun

וַHebrew conjunctionיְשַׁלַּ֣חHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixבִלְעָ֔םname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionלַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixשָּׂרִ֖יםHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁ֥רHebrew relative pronoun

אִתּֽHebrew prepositionוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

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

BalakDevastator.בָּלָק n.pr.m . ( devastator ) king of MoabScroll for more

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

וָandצֹ֑אןflockSmall cattle, sheep and goats, flock, flocks.צֹאן 273 n.coll.f . small cattle , sheep and goats , flock , flocksScroll for more

וַandיְשַׁלַּ֣חto 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

לְto/forבִלְעָ֔םBalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll for more

וְandלַto/for[הַ]theשָּׂרִ֖יםrulerChieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince.שַׂר 420 n.m . chieftain , chief , ruler , official , captain , princeScroll for more

which

אִתּֽwithWith, 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

And it came to pass

in the morning

that … took

Balak

The ASV does not translate this word.

Balaam

and brought him up

into the high places

of Baal

and he saw

from thence

the utmost part

of the people

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וַיְהִ֣יvah-yeh-HEE

בַבֹּ֔קֶרvah-BOH-kehr

וַיִּקַּ֤חvah-yee-KAHCH

בָּלָק֙bah-LAHK

אֶתet

בִּלְעָ֔םbeel-AHM

וַֽיַּעֲלֵ֖הוּvah-yah-ah-LEH-hoo

בָּמ֣וֹתbah-MOHT

בָּ֑עַלBAH-ahl

וַיַּ֥רְאvah-YAH-reh

מִשָּׁ֖םmee-SHAHM

קְצֵ֥הkeh-TSEH

הָעָֽםhah-AHM

Letters

וַ + יְהִ֣י

בַ + [הַ] + בֹּ֔קֶר

וַ + יִּקַּ֤ח

בָּלָק֙

אֶת

בִּלְעָ֔ם

וַֽ + יַּעֲלֵ֖ + הוּ

בָּמ֣וֹת

בָּ֑עַל

וַ + יַּ֥רְא

מִ + שָּׁ֖ם

קְצֵ֥ה

הָ + עָֽם

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיְהִ֣יHebrew verb

בַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixבֹּ֔קֶרHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקַּ֤חHebrew verb

בָּלָק֙name of a person

אֶתHebrew particle

בִּלְעָ֔םname of a person

וַֽHebrew conjunctionיַּעֲלֵ֖Hebrew verbהוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בָּמ֣וֹתname of a place

בָּ֑עַלname of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֥רְאHebrew verb

מִHebrew prefixשָּׁ֖םHebrew adverb

קְצֵ֥הHebrew noun, masculine

הָHebrew prefixעָֽםHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

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

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

וַandיִּקַּ֤חto 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

BalakDevastator.בָּלָק n.pr.m . ( devastator ) king of MoabScroll 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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll for more

וַֽandיַּעֲלֵ֖to 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 oneselfהוּhimScroll for more

BamothHigh place, great high place.בָּמוֹת n.pr.loc . ( high place or great high place ) place in MoabScroll for more

וַandיַּ֥רְאto 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

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

endEnd, extremity.קָצֶה 92 n.[m.] end , extremityScroll for more

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