Numbers 23 — Open Scroll

And … said

Balaam

unto

Balak

Build

me

here

seven

altars

and prepare

me

here

seven

bullocks

and seven

rams

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וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

בִּלְעָם֙beel-AHM

אֶלel

בָּלָ֔קbah-LAHK

בְּנֵהbeh-neh

לִ֥יlee

בָזֶ֖הvah-ZEH

שִׁבְעָ֣הsheev-AH

מִזְבְּחֹ֑תmeez-beh-CHOHT

וְהָכֵ֥ןveh-hah-CHEN

לִי֙lee

בָּזֶ֔הbah-ZEH

שִׁבְעָ֥הsheev-AH

פָרִ֖יםfah-REEM

וְשִׁבְעָ֥הveh-sheev-AH

אֵילִֽיםay-LEEM

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

בִּלְעָם֙

אֶל

בָּלָ֔ק

בְּנֵה

לִ֥ + י

בָ + זֶ֖ה

שִׁבְעָ֣ה

מִזְבְּחֹ֑ת

וְ + הָכֵ֥ן

לִ + י֙

בָּ + זֶ֔ה

שִׁבְעָ֥ה

פָרִ֖ים

וְ + שִׁבְעָ֥ה

אֵילִֽים

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

בִּלְעָם֙name of a person

אֶלHebrew preposition

בָּלָ֔קname of a person

בְּנֵהHebrew verb

לִ֥Hebrew prefixיobject suffix, 1st person singular

בָHebrew prefixזֶ֖הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

שִׁבְעָ֣הHebrew noun

מִזְבְּחֹ֑תHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionהָכֵ֥ןHebrew verb

לִHebrew prefixי֙object suffix, 1st person singular

בָּHebrew prefixזֶ֔הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

שִׁבְעָ֥הHebrew noun

פָרִ֖יםHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionשִׁבְעָ֥הHebrew noun

אֵילִֽיםHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

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

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

to buildBuild.בָּנָה 373 vb . build Qal build Niph. be built be rebuilt (fig.) of restored exiles, = established established , made permanentScroll for more

לִ֥to/forיme

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

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

altarAltar.מִזְבֵּחַ 401 n.m . altarScroll for more

וְandהָכֵ֥ןto establish: prepareBe firm.[ כּוּן ] 218 vb . prob. be firm , only in der. conj. Niph . be set up , established , fixed in a moral sense, be directed aright , of ways prepare , be ready pass. be prepared , of judgments Hiph . establish , set up fix , so as to be ready, make ready , prepare , a gift provide for , provide , furnish direct one's face toward arrange , order Hoph . be established , of throne be prepared for Po‛lēl . set up , establish constitute , make , a man (in womb) fix , so as to be ready direct Po‛lal . be established Hithpo‛l . be establishedScroll for more

לִto/forי֙me

בָּin/on/withזֶ֔הthisThis, 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

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

bullockYoung bull, steer.פַּר 132 n.m . young bull , steerScroll for more

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

ramRam.אַ֫יִל 156 n.m . ram (as leader of flock)Scroll for more

And … did

Balak

as

had spoken

Balaam

and … offered

Balak

and Balaam

a bullock

and a ram

on every altar

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וַיַּ֣עַשׂvah-YAH-ahs

בָּלָ֔קbah-LAHK

כַּאֲשֶׁ֖רkah-ah-SHEHR

דִּבֶּ֣רdee-BEHR

בִּלְעָ֑םbeel-AHM

וַיַּ֨עַלvah-YAH-ahl

בָּלָ֧קbah-LAHK

וּבִלְעָ֛םoo-veel-AHM

פָּ֥רpahr

וָאַ֖יִלvah-AH-yeel

בַּמִּזְבֵּֽחַbah-meez-BEH-ahch

Letters

וַ + יַּ֣עַשׂ

בָּלָ֔ק

כַּ + אֲשֶׁ֖ר

דִּבֶּ֣ר

בִּלְעָ֑ם

וַ + יַּ֨עַל

בָּלָ֧ק

וּ + בִלְעָ֛ם

פָּ֥ר

וָ + אַ֖יִל

בַּ + [הַ] + מִּזְבֵּֽחַ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֣עַשׂHebrew verb

בָּלָ֔קname of a person

כַּHebrew prefixאֲשֶׁ֖רHebrew relative pronoun

דִּבֶּ֣רHebrew verb

בִּלְעָ֑םname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֨עַלHebrew verb

בָּלָ֧קname of a person

וּHebrew conjunctionבִלְעָ֛םname of a person

פָּ֥רHebrew noun, masculine

וָHebrew conjunctionאַ֖יִלHebrew noun, masculine

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixמִּזְבֵּֽחַHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

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

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

כַּlike/asאֲשֶׁ֖רwhich

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

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

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

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

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

bullockYoung bull, steer.פַּר 132 n.m . young bull , steerScroll for more

וָandאַ֖יִלramRam.אַ֫יִל 156 n.m . ram (as leader of flock)Scroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theמִּזְבֵּֽחַaltarAltar.מִזְבֵּחַ 401 n.m . altarScroll for more

And … said

Balaam

unto Balak

Stand

by

thy burnt offering

and I will go

peradventure

will come

Jehovah

to meet me

and whatsoever

whatsoever

he showeth me

I will tell

thee

And he went

to a bare height

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וַיֹּ֨אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

בִּלְעָ֜םbeel-AHM

לְבָלָ֗קleh-vah-LAHK

הִתְיַצֵּב֮heet-yah-TSEV

עַלahl

עֹלָתֶךָ֒oh-lah-TEH-chah

וְאֵֽלְכָ֗הveh-eh-leh-CHAH

אוּלַ֞יoo-LAI

יִקָּרֵ֤הyee-kah-REH

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

לִקְרָאתִ֔יlee-keh-rah-TEE

וּדְבַ֥רoo-deh-VAHR

מַהmah

יַּרְאֵ֖נִיyahr-EH-nee

וְהִגַּ֣דְתִּיveh-hee-GAH-deh-tee

לָ֑ךְLAH-cheh

וַיֵּ֖לֶךְvah-YEH-lech

שֶֽׁפִיSHEH-fee

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר

בִּלְעָ֜ם

לְ + בָלָ֗ק

הִתְיַצֵּב֮

עַל

עֹלָתֶ + ךָ֒

וְ + אֵֽלְכָ֗ה

אוּלַ֞י

יִקָּרֵ֤ה

יהוה

לִ + קְרָאתִ֔ + י

וּ + דְבַ֥ר

מַה

יַּרְאֵ֖ + נִי

וְ + הִגַּ֣דְתִּי

לָ֑ + ךְ

וַ + יֵּ֖לֶךְ

שֶֽׁפִי

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶרHebrew verb

בִּלְעָ֜םname of a person

לְHebrew prefixבָלָ֗קname of a person

הִתְיַצֵּב֮Hebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

עֹלָתֶHebrew noun, feminineךָ֒possessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionאֵֽלְכָ֗הHebrew verb

אוּלַ֞יHebrew adverb

יִקָּרֵ֤הHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

לִHebrew prefixקְרָאתִ֔Hebrew verbיobject suffix, 1st person singular

וּHebrew conjunctionדְבַ֥רHebrew noun, masculine

מַהHebrew interrogative

יַּרְאֵ֖Hebrew verbנִיobject suffix, 1st person singular

וְHebrew conjunctionהִגַּ֣דְתִּיHebrew verb

לָ֑Hebrew prefixךְobject suffix, 2nd person feminine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיֵּ֖לֶךְHebrew verb

שֶֽׁפִיHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

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

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

לְto/forבָלָ֗קBalakDevastator.בָּלָק n.pr.m . ( devastator ) king of MoabScroll for more

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

עֹלָתֶburnt offeringWhole burnt-offering.עֹלָה 286 n.f . whole burnt-offeringךָ֒yourScroll for more

וְandאֵֽלְכָ֗הto 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

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 meetEncounter, meet, befall.[ קָרָה ] vb . encounter , meet , befall Qal encounter , meet befall Niph . encounter , meet without pre-arrangement chance to be present Hiph . of י׳ , cause (the right thing, good fortune) to occur of Israel, ye shall ( cause cities to occur rightly for yourselves , i.e.) select cities as suitable .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

לִto/forקְרָאתִ֔to 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

וּandדְבַ֥רwordSpeech, 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

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

יַּרְאֵ֖to 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 toנִיmeScroll for more

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

לָ֑to/forךְyou

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

barenessBareness, smooth, bare, height.שְׁפִי n.m . bareness , smooth or bare (treeless) height ;— bareness bare place , heightScroll for more

And … met

God

The ASV does not translate this word.

Balaam

and he said

unto him

The ASV does not translate this word.

seven

the … altars

I have prepared

and I have offered up

a bullock

and a ram

on every altar

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וַיִּקָּ֥רvah-yee-KAHR

אֱלֹהִ֖יםeh-loh-HEEM

אֶלel

בִּלְעָ֑םbeel-AHM

וַיֹּ֣אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

אֵלָ֗יוeh-LAHV

אֶתet

שִׁבְעַ֤תsheev-AHT

הַֽמִּזְבְּחֹת֙hah-meez-beh-CHOHT

עָרַ֔כְתִּיah-RAH-cheh-tee

וָאַ֛עַלvah-AH-ahl

פָּ֥רpahr

וָאַ֖יִלvah-AH-yeel

בַּמִּזְבֵּֽחַbah-meez-BEH-ahch

Letters

וַ + יִּקָּ֥ר

אֱלֹהִ֖ים

אֶל

בִּלְעָ֑ם

וַ + יֹּ֣אמֶר

אֵלָ֗י + ו

אֶת

שִׁבְעַ֤ת

הַֽ + מִּזְבְּחֹת֙

עָרַ֔כְתִּי

וָ + אַ֛עַל

פָּ֥ר

וָ + אַ֖יִל

בַּ + [הַ] + מִּזְבֵּֽחַ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקָּ֥רHebrew verb

אֱלֹהִ֖יםHebrew noun, masculine

אֶלHebrew preposition

בִּלְעָ֑םname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֣אמֶרHebrew verb

אֵלָ֗יHebrew prepositionוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

אֶתHebrew particle

שִׁבְעַ֤תHebrew noun

הַֽHebrew prefixמִּזְבְּחֹת֙Hebrew noun, masculine

עָרַ֔כְתִּיHebrew verb

וָHebrew conjunctionאַ֛עַלHebrew verb

פָּ֥רHebrew noun, masculine

וָHebrew conjunctionאַ֖יִלHebrew noun, masculine

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixמִּזְבֵּֽחַHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּקָּ֥רto meetEncounter, meet, befall.[ קָרָה ] vb . encounter , meet , befall Qal encounter , meet befall Niph . encounter , meet without pre-arrangement chance to be present Hiph . of י׳ , cause (the right thing, good fortune) to occur of Israel, ye shall ( cause cities to occur rightly for yourselves , i.e.) select cities as suitable .Scroll for more

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

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

BalaamBalaam.בִּלְעָם n.pr.m . BalaamScroll 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

אֵלָ֗יto 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

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

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

הַֽtheמִּזְבְּחֹת֙altarAltar.מִזְבֵּחַ 401 n.m . altarScroll for more

to arrangeArrange, set in order.עָרַךְ vb . arrange or set in order Qal arrange in order , seven altars set or lay in order , as wood in common life, arrange a table arrange a battle, i.e. draw up in battle order arrange weapons of army in order for battle arrange words state in order , set forth a legal case compare (as result of arranging in order) intrans. be comparableScroll for more

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

bullockYoung bull, steer.פַּר 132 n.m . young bull , steerScroll for more

וָandאַ֖יִלramRam.אַ֫יִל 156 n.m . ram (as leader of flock)Scroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theמִּזְבֵּֽחַaltarAltar.מִזְבֵּחַ 401 n.m . altarScroll for more

And … put

Jehovah

a word

in … mouth

Balaam’s

and said

Return

unto

Balak

and thus

thou shalt speak

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וַיָּ֧שֶׂםvah-YAH-sem

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

דָּבָ֖רdah-VAHR

בְּפִ֣יbeh-FEE

בִלְעָ֑םveel-AHM

וַיֹּ֛אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

שׁ֥וּבshoov

אֶלel

בָּלָ֖קbah-LAHK

וְכֹ֥הveh-CHOH

תְדַבֵּֽרteh-dah-BEHR

Letters

וַ + יָּ֧שֶׂם

יהוה

דָּבָ֖ר

בְּ + פִ֣י

בִלְעָ֑ם

וַ + יֹּ֛אמֶר

שׁ֥וּב

אֶל

בָּלָ֖ק

וְ + כֹ֥ה

תְדַבֵּֽר

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֧שֶׂםHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

דָּבָ֖רHebrew noun, masculine

בְּHebrew prefixפִ֣יHebrew noun, masculine

בִלְעָ֑םname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֛אמֶרHebrew verb

שׁ֥וּבHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

בָּלָ֖קname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionכֹ֥הHebrew adverb

תְדַבֵּֽרHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּ֧שֶׂםto 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

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

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

בְּin/on/withפִ֣יlipMouth.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

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

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

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

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

וְandכֹ֥הthusThus, here.כֹּה demonstr.adv . thus , here of manner, thus of place, here of time, hithertoScroll 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 he returned

unto him

and lo

was standing

by

his burnt offering

he … he

and all

the princes

of Moab

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וַיָּ֣שָׁבvah-YAH-shahv

אֵלָ֔יוeh-LAHV

וְהִנֵּ֥הveh-hee-NEH

נִצָּ֖בnee-TSAHV

עַלahl

עֹלָת֑וֹoh-lah-TOH

ה֖וּאhoo

וְכָלveh-CHAHL

שָׂרֵ֥יsah-RAY

מוֹאָֽבmoh-AHV

Letters

וַ + יָּ֣שָׁב

אֵלָ֔י + ו

וְ + הִנֵּ֥ה

נִצָּ֖ב

עַל

עֹלָת֑ + וֹ

ה֖וּא

וְ + כָל

שָׂרֵ֥י

מוֹאָֽב

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֣שָׁבHebrew verb

אֵלָ֔יHebrew prepositionוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionהִנֵּ֥הHebrew interjection

נִצָּ֖בHebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

עֹלָת֑Hebrew noun, feminineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

ה֖וּאHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

וְHebrew conjunctionכָלHebrew noun, masculine

שָׂרֵ֥יHebrew noun, masculine

מוֹאָֽבname of a place

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּ֣שָׁבto 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

אֵלָ֔יto 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

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

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

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

עֹלָת֑burnt offeringWhole burnt-offering.עֹלָה 286 n.f . whole burnt-offeringוֹhisScroll 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

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

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 he took up

his parable

and said

From

Aram

hath … brought me

Balak

The king

of Moab

from the mountains

of the East

Come

curse

me

Jacob

And come

defy

Israel

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וַיִּשָּׂ֥אvah-yee-SAH

מְשָׁל֖וֹmeh-shah-LOH

וַיֹּאמַ֑רvah-yoh-MAHR

מִןmeen

אֲ֠רָםah-RAHM

יַנְחֵ֨נִיyahn-CHEH-nee

בָלָ֤קvah-LAHK

מֶֽלֶךְMEH-lech

מוֹאָב֙moh-AHV

מֵֽהַרְרֵיmeh-hah-reh-RAY

קֶ֔דֶםKEH-dem

לְכָה֙leh-CHAH

אָֽרָהah-rah

לִּ֣יlee

יַעֲקֹ֔בyah-ah-KOHV

וּלְכָ֖הoo-leh-CHAH

זֹעֲמָ֥הzoh-ah-MAH

יִשְׂרָאֵֽלyees-rah-EL

Letters

וַ + יִּשָּׂ֥א

מְשָׁל֖ + וֹ

וַ + יֹּאמַ֑ר

מִן

אֲ֠רָם

יַנְחֵ֨ + נִי

בָלָ֤ק

מֶֽלֶךְ

מוֹאָב֙

מֵֽ + הַרְרֵי

קֶ֔דֶם

לְכָ + ה֙

אָֽרָ + ה

לִּ֣ + י

יַעֲקֹ֔ב

וּ + לְכָ֖ + ה

זֹעֲמָ֥ + ה

יִשְׂרָאֵֽל

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשָּׂ֥אHebrew verb

מְשָׁל֖Hebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּאמַ֑רHebrew verb

מִןHebrew preposition

אֲ֠רָםname of a person

יַנְחֵ֨Hebrew verbנִיobject suffix, 1st person singular

בָלָ֤קname of a person

מֶֽלֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

מוֹאָב֙name of a place

מֵֽHebrew prefixהַרְרֵיHebrew noun, masculine

קֶ֔דֶםHebrew noun, masculine

לְכָHebrew verbה֙Hebrew suffix

אָֽרָHebrew verbהHebrew suffix

לִּ֣Hebrew prefixיobject suffix, 1st person singular

יַעֲקֹ֔בname of a person

וּHebrew conjunctionלְכָ֖Hebrew verbהHebrew suffix

זֹעֲמָ֥Hebrew verbהHebrew suffix

יִשְׂרָאֵֽלname of a person

What It Can Mean

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

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

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

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

AramAram.אֲרָם n.pr.m . Aram 5th son of Shem grandson of Nahor a descendant of Asher —Elsewhere only of Aramæan people & land (= 1 supr.) people, sg. coll. = the Aramæans , a leading branch of the Shemitic stock inhabiting Mesopotamia & northern Syria, in many tribes & settlements less often clearly of land; also of particular divisions of territory א׳ נַהֲרַיִם ‘ Mesopotamia ,’ i.e. prob. land between Euphrates & Chaboras; cf. פַּדַּן א׳ Paddan-Aram often indeterminateScroll for more

יַנְחֵ֨to leadLead, guide.[ נָחָה ] vb . lead , guide Qal lead , bring Hiph . lead , guideנִיmeScroll for more

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

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

EastFront, east, aforetime.קֶ֫דֶם n.[m.] front , east , aforetime loc. front East ; elsewh. מִקּ׳ = eastward temp., ancient time , aforetime : הַרְרֵי ק׳ Dt 33:15 ancient mts. בִּימֵי ק׳ ψ 44:2 in ancient days מִקּ׳ from of old ק׳ alone, as adv. anciently , of old beginningScroll 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 backה֙possible emphasis endingScroll for more

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

לִּ֣to/forיme

JacobJacob.יַעֲקֹב 344, יַעֲקוֹב 6 n.pr.m . et gent . Jacob , son of Isaac and Rebekah, father of tribes of Isr. as n.pr.m . as n.pr.gent .Scroll for more

וּandלְכָ֖to 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

זֹעֲמָ֥be indignantBe indignant.זָעַם vb . be indignant [Qal] be indignant , have indignation express indignation in speech , denounce , curse Niph . face stirred with indignation .הpossible emphasis endingScroll 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

How

shall I curse

not

whom … hath … cursed

God

And how

shall I defy

not

whom … hath … defied

Jehovah

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מָ֣הmah

אֶקֹּ֔בeh-KOHV

לֹ֥אloh

קַבֹּ֖הkah-BOH

אֵ֑לel

וּמָ֣הoo-MAH

אֶזְעֹ֔םez-OHM

לֹ֥אloh

זָעַ֖םzah-AHM

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

Letters

מָ֣ה

אֶקֹּ֔ב

לֹ֥א

קַבֹּ֖ + ה

אֵ֑ל

וּ + מָ֣ה

אֶזְעֹ֔ם

לֹ֥א

זָעַ֖ם

יהוה

The Pieces

מָ֣הHebrew interrogative

אֶקֹּ֔בHebrew verb

לֹ֥אHebrew negative

קַבֹּ֖Hebrew verbהobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

אֵ֑לHebrew noun, masculine

וּHebrew conjunctionמָ֣הHebrew interrogative

אֶזְעֹ֔םHebrew verb

לֹ֥אHebrew negative

זָעַ֖םHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

What It Can Mean

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 curseUtter a curse against, curse.[ קָבַב ] vb . utter a curse against , curseScroll for more

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

קַבֹּ֖to curseUtter a curse against, curse.[ קָבַב ] vb . utter a curse against , curseהhimScroll for more

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

וּandמָ֣הwhat?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

be indignantBe indignant.זָעַם vb . be indignant [Qal] be indignant , have indignation express indignation in speech , denounce , curse Niph . face stirred with indignation .Scroll for more

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

be indignantBe indignant.זָעַם vb . be indignant [Qal] be indignant , have indignation express indignation in speech , denounce , curse Niph . face stirred with indignation .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

For

from the top

of the rocks

I see him

And from the hills

I behold him

Lo

it is a people

alone

dwelleth

And … among the nations

not

shall … be reckoned

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כִּֽיkee

מֵרֹ֤אשׁmeh-ROHSH

צֻרִים֙tsoo-REEM

אֶרְאֶ֔נּוּehr-EH-noo

וּמִגְּבָע֖וֹתoo-mee-geh-vah-OHT

אֲשׁוּרֶ֑נּוּah-shoo-REH-noo

הֶןhen

עָם֙ahm

לְבָדָ֣דleh-vah-DAHD

יִשְׁכֹּ֔ןyeesh-KOHN

וּבַגּוֹיִ֖םoo-vah-goh-YEEM

לֹ֥אloh

יִתְחַשָּֽׁבyeet-chah-SHAHV

Letters

כִּֽי

מֵ + רֹ֤אשׁ

צֻרִים֙

אֶרְאֶ֔ + נּוּ

וּ + מִ + גְּבָע֖וֹת

אֲשׁוּרֶ֑ + נּוּ

הֶן

עָם֙

לְ + בָדָ֣ד

יִשְׁכֹּ֔ן

וּ + בַ + [הַ] + גּוֹיִ֖ם

לֹ֥א

יִתְחַשָּֽׁב

The Pieces

כִּֽיHebrew conjunction

מֵHebrew prefixרֹ֤אשׁHebrew noun, masculine

צֻרִים֙Hebrew noun, masculine

אֶרְאֶ֔Hebrew verbנּוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וּHebrew conjunctionמִHebrew prefixגְּבָע֖וֹתHebrew noun, feminine

אֲשׁוּרֶ֑Hebrew verbנּוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

הֶןHebrew interjection

עָם֙Hebrew noun, masculine

לְHebrew prefixבָדָ֣דHebrew noun, masculine

יִשְׁכֹּ֔ןHebrew verb

וּHebrew conjunctionבַHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixגּוֹיִ֖םHebrew noun, masculine

לֹ֥אHebrew negative

יִתְחַשָּֽׁבHebrew verb

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

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

rockRock, cliff.צוּר n.m . rock , cliffScroll for more

אֶרְאֶ֔to 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 toנּוּhimScroll for more

וּandמִfromגְּבָע֖וֹתGibeath-elohimHill.גִּבְעָה n.f . hillScroll for more

אֲשׁוּרֶ֑to seeBehold, regard.[ שׁוּר ] vb . behold , regard behold regard with watchful care watch stealthily, lie in waitנּוּhimScroll for more

look!Lo!, behold.הֵן 100 demonstr.adv . or interj . lo! , behold (on etym. v. הִנֵּה ), less widely used than הִנֵּה , and in prose mostly confined to calling attention to some fact upon which action is to be taken, or a conclusion basedScroll for more

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

לְto/forבָדָ֣דisolationIsolation, separation.בָּדָד n.[m.] isolation , separationScroll for more

to dwellSettle down, abide, dwell.שָׁכַן , שָׁכֵ֑ן 129 vb . settle down , abide , dwell Qal settle down to abide abide , dwell Pi . make settle down , establish make to dwell Hiph . lay cause birds to settle cause to dwellScroll for more

וּandבַin/on/with[הַ]theגּוֹיִ֖םnationNation, people.גּוֹי 661 n.m . nation , peopleScroll for more

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

to devise: countThink, account.חָשַׁב vb . think , account Qal of man: think , account devise , plan , mean charge , impute esteem , value , regard invent ingenious and artistic things of God: think devise , plan , mean inpute , reckon esteem , value , regard invent ingenious and artistic things Niph . be accounted , thought , esteemed be computed , reckoned be imputed to any one Pi . think upon , consider , be mindful of think to do, devise , plan count , reckon , the years since a sale of land Hithp . among the nations it shall not reckon itselfScroll for more

Who

can count

the dust

of Jacob

Or number

The ASV does not translate this word.

the fourth part

of Israel

Let … die

me

the death

of the righteous

And let … be

my last end

like his

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מִ֤יmee

מָנָה֙mah-NAH

עֲפַ֣רah-FAHR

יַעֲקֹ֔בyah-ah-KOHV

וּמִסְפָּ֖רoo-mees-PAHR

אֶתet

רֹ֣בַעROH-vah

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑לyees-rah-EL

תָּמֹ֤תtah-MOHT

נַפְשִׁי֙nahf-SHEE

מ֣וֹתmoht

יְשָׁרִ֔יםyeh-shah-REEM

וּתְהִ֥יoo-teh-HEE

אַחֲרִיתִ֖יah-chah-ree-TEE

כָּמֹֽהוּkah-MOH-hoo

Letters

מִ֤י

מָנָה֙

עֲפַ֣ר

יַעֲקֹ֔ב

וּ + מִסְפָּ֖ר

אֶת

רֹ֣בַע

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל

תָּמֹ֤ת

נַפְשִׁ + י֙

מ֣וֹת

יְשָׁרִ֔ים

וּ + תְהִ֥י

אַחֲרִיתִ֖ + י

כָּמֹֽ + הוּ

The Pieces

מִ֤יHebrew interrogative

מָנָה֙Hebrew verb

עֲפַ֣רHebrew noun, masculine

יַעֲקֹ֔בname of a person

וּHebrew conjunctionמִסְפָּ֖רHebrew noun, masculine

אֶתHebrew particle

רֹ֣בַעHebrew noun, masculine

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑לname of a person

תָּמֹ֤תHebrew verb

נַפְשִׁHebrew noun, feminineי֙possessive suffix, 1st person singular

מ֣וֹתHebrew noun, masculine

יְשָׁרִ֔יםHebrew adjective

וּHebrew conjunctionתְהִ֥יHebrew verb

אַחֲרִיתִ֖Hebrew noun, feminineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

כָּמֹֽHebrew conjunctionהוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

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

to countCount, number, reckon, assign.מָנָה vb . count , number , reckon , assign Qal count , number reckon , assign , appoint Niph . be counted , numbered be reckoned , assigned Pi . appoint , ordain Pu . appointedScroll for more

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

JacobJacob.יַעֲקֹב 344, יַעֲקוֹב 6 n.pr.m . et gent . Jacob , son of Isaac and Rebekah, father of tribes of Isr. as n.pr.m . as n.pr.gent .Scroll for more

וּandמִסְפָּ֖רnumberNumber, tale.מִסְפָּר 133 n.m . number , taleScroll 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

fourthFourth part.רֹ֫בַע n.[m.] fourth partScroll for more

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

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

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

deathDeath.מָ֫וֶת 161 n.m . death death , opp. life death by violence state of death or place of deathScroll for more

uprightStraight, right.יָשָׁר adj . straight , right straight , level right , pleasing straightforward , just , upright abstr., uprightnessScroll for more

וּandתְהִ֥יto 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

אַחֲרִיתִ֖endAfter-part, end.אַחֲרִית 61 n.f . after-part , endיmyScroll for more

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

And … said

Balak

unto

Balaam

What

hast thou done

unto me

to curse

mine enemies

I took thee

and behold

thou hast blessed

altogether

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וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

בָּלָק֙bah-LAHK

אֶלel

בִּלְעָ֔םbeel-AHM

מֶ֥הmeh

עָשִׂ֖יתָah-SEE-tah

לִ֑יlee

לָקֹ֤בlah-KOHV

אֹיְבַי֙oh-yeh-VAI

לְקַחְתִּ֔יךָleh-kahch-TEE-chah

וְהִנֵּ֖הveh-hee-NEH

בֵּרַ֥כְתָּbeh-RAH-cheh-tah

בָרֵֽךְvah-RECH

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

בָּלָק֙

אֶל

בִּלְעָ֔ם

מֶ֥ה

עָשִׂ֖יתָ

לִ֑ + י

לָ + קֹ֤ב

אֹיְבַ + י֙

לְקַחְתִּ֔י + ךָ

וְ + הִנֵּ֖ה

בֵּרַ֥כְתָּ

בָרֵֽךְ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

בָּלָק֙name of a person

אֶלHebrew preposition

בִּלְעָ֔םname of a person

מֶ֥הHebrew interrogative

עָשִׂ֖יתָHebrew verb

לִ֑Hebrew prefixיobject suffix, 1st person singular

לָHebrew prefixקֹ֤בHebrew verb

אֹיְבַHebrew noun, masculineי֙possessive suffix, 1st person singular

לְקַחְתִּ֔יHebrew verbךָobject suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionהִנֵּ֖הHebrew interjection

בֵּרַ֥כְתָּHebrew verb

בָרֵֽךְHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

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

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

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

לִ֑to/forיme

לָto/forקֹ֤בto curseUtter a curse against, curse.[ קָבַב ] vb . utter a curse against , curseScroll for more

אֹיְבַenemy[ אָיַב ] 283 vb . be hostile to ( enemy = אֹיֵב )י֙myScroll for more

לְקַחְתִּ֔יto 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 lightningךָyouScroll for more

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

And he answered

and said

Must … not

The ASV does not translate this word.

that which

putteth

Jehovah

in my mouth

The ASV does not translate this word.

I … take heed

to speak

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וַיַּ֖עַןvah-YAH-ahn

וַיֹּאמַ֑רvah-yoh-MAHR

הֲלֹ֗אhah-LOH

אֵת֩et

אֲשֶׁ֨רah-SHEHR

יָשִׂ֤יםyah-SEEM

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

בְּפִ֔יbeh-FEE

אֹת֥וֹoh-TOH

אֶשְׁמֹ֖רesh-MOHR

לְדַבֵּֽרleh-dah-BEHR

Letters

וַ + יַּ֖עַן

וַ + יֹּאמַ֑ר

הֲ + לֹ֗א

אֵת֩

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

יָשִׂ֤ים

יהוה

בְּ + פִ֔ + י

אֹת֥ + וֹ

אֶשְׁמֹ֖ר

לְ + דַבֵּֽר

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֖עַןHebrew verb

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּאמַ֑רHebrew verb

הֲHebrew prefixלֹ֗אHebrew negative

אֵת֩Hebrew particle

אֲשֶׁ֨רHebrew relative pronoun

יָשִׂ֤יםHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

בְּHebrew prefixפִ֔Hebrew noun, masculineיpossessive suffix, 1st person singular

אֹת֥Hebrew particleוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

אֶשְׁמֹ֖רHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixדַבֵּֽרHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

וַandיַּ֖עַןto 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

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

הֲquestion markerלֹ֗אnotNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll 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 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

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

לְto/forדַבֵּֽרto 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 … said

unto him

Balak

Come

I pray thee

with me

unto

place

another

from whence

thou mayest see them

from whence

but

the utmost part of them

thou shalt see

and … them all

not

shalt … see

and curse … them

me

from thence

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וַיֹּ֨אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

אֵלָ֜יוeh-LAHV

בָּלָ֗קbah-LAHK

לְכָהleh-CHAH

נָּ֨אnah

אִתִּ֜יee-TEE

אֶלel

מָק֤וֹםmah-KOHM

אַחֵר֙ah-CHEHR

אֲשֶׁ֣רah-SHEHR

תִּרְאֶ֣נּוּteer-EH-noo

מִשָּׁ֔םmee-SHAHM

אֶ֚פֶסEH-fes

קָצֵ֣הוּkah-TSEH-hoo

תִרְאֶ֔הteer-EH

וְכֻלּ֖וֹveh-choo-LOH

לֹ֣אloh

תִרְאֶ֑הteer-EH

וְקָבְנוֹveh-kah-veh-noh

לִ֖יlee

מִשָּֽׁםmee-SHAHM

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר

אֵלָ֜י + ו

בָּלָ֗ק

לְכָ + ה

נָּ֨א

אִתִּ֜ + י

אֶל

מָק֤וֹם

אַחֵר֙

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

תִּרְאֶ֣ + נּוּ

מִ + שָּׁ֔ם

אֶ֚פֶס

קָצֵ֣ + הוּ

תִרְאֶ֔ה

וְ + כֻלּ֖ + וֹ

לֹ֣א

תִרְאֶ֑ה

וְ + קָבְ + נוֹ

לִ֖ + י

מִ + שָּֽׁם

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶרHebrew verb

אֵלָ֜יHebrew prepositionוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בָּלָ֗קname of a person

לְכָHebrew verbהHebrew suffix

נָּ֨אHebrew interjection

אִתִּ֜Hebrew prepositionיobject suffix, 1st person singular

אֶלHebrew preposition

מָק֤וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

אַחֵר֙Hebrew adjective

אֲשֶׁ֣רHebrew relative pronoun

תִּרְאֶ֣Hebrew verbנּוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

מִHebrew prefixשָּׁ֔םHebrew adverb

אֶ֚פֶסHebrew noun, masculine

קָצֵ֣Hebrew noun, masculineהוּpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

תִרְאֶ֔הHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionכֻלּ֖Hebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

לֹ֣אHebrew negative

תִרְאֶ֑הHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionקָבְHebrew verbנוֹobject suffix, 1st person singular

לִ֖Hebrew prefixיobject suffix, 1st person singular

מִHebrew prefixשָּֽׁםHebrew adverb

What It Can Mean

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

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

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

לְכָto 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 backהpossible emphasis endingScroll for more

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

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

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

placeStanding-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

anotherAnother.אַחֵר adj . anotherScroll for more

which

תִּרְאֶ֣to 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 toנּוּhimScroll for more

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

endCeasing.אֶ֫פֶס , אָ֑פֶס n.m . prop. ceasing , hence end , extremity Expressing non-existenceScroll for more

קָצֵ֣endEnd, extremity.קָצֶה 92 n.[m.] end , extremityהוּhisScroll for more

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

וְandכֻלּ֖allThe 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)וֹhisScroll for more

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

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

וְandקָבְto curseUtter a curse against, curse.[ קָבַב ] vb . utter a curse against , curseנוֹmeScroll for more

לִ֖to/forיme

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

And he took him

into the field

of Zophim

to

top

the … of Pisgah

and built

seven

altars

and offered up

a bullock

and a ram

on every altar

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וַיִּקָּחֵ֨הוּ֙vah-yee-kah-CHEH-hoo

שְׂדֵ֣הseh-DEH

צֹפִ֔יםtsoh-FEEM

אֶלel

רֹ֖אשׁrohsh

הַפִּסְגָּ֑הhah-pees-GAH

וַיִּ֨בֶן֙vah-YEE-ven

שִׁבְעָ֣הsheev-AH

מִזְבְּחֹ֔תmeez-beh-CHOHT

וַיַּ֛עַלvah-YAH-ahl

פָּ֥רpahr

וָאַ֖יִלvah-AH-yeel

בַּמִּזְבֵּֽחַbah-meez-BEH-ahch

Letters

וַ + יִּקָּחֵ֨ + הוּ֙

שְׂדֵ֣ה

צֹפִ֔ים

אֶל

רֹ֖אשׁ

הַ + פִּסְגָּ֑ה

וַ + יִּ֨בֶן֙

שִׁבְעָ֣ה

מִזְבְּחֹ֔ת

וַ + יַּ֛עַל

פָּ֥ר

וָ + אַ֖יִל

בַּ + [הַ] + מִּזְבֵּֽחַ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקָּחֵ֨Hebrew verbהוּ֙object suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

שְׂדֵ֣הHebrew noun, masculine

צֹפִ֔יםHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

רֹ֖אשׁHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixפִּסְגָּ֑הname of a place

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּ֨בֶן֙Hebrew verb

שִׁבְעָ֣הHebrew noun

מִזְבְּחֹ֔תHebrew noun, masculine

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֛עַלHebrew verb

פָּ֥רHebrew noun, masculine

וָHebrew conjunctionאַ֖יִלHebrew noun, masculine

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixמִּזְבֵּֽחַHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּקָּחֵ֨to 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 lightningהוּ֙himScroll for more

land: 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

to watchLook out, about, spy, keep watch.[ צָפָה ] 37 vb . look out or about , spy , keep watch Qal 28 keep watch ; elsewh. as subst. watchman Pi . watch ( closely ); pt. as n. = watchmanScroll 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

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

הַtheפִּסְגָּ֑הPisgahPisgah, cleft.פִּסְגָּה n.pr.mont . Pisgah (prob. cleft , fr. a natural feature of mt.)Scroll for more

וַandיִּ֨בֶן֙to buildBuild.בָּנָה 373 vb . build Qal build Niph. be built be rebuilt (fig.) of restored exiles, = established established , made permanentScroll for more

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

altarAltar.מִזְבֵּחַ 401 n.m . altarScroll for more

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

bullockYoung bull, steer.פַּר 132 n.m . young bull , steerScroll for more

וָandאַ֖יִלramRam.אַ֫יִל 156 n.m . ram (as leader of flock)Scroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theמִּזְבֵּֽחַaltarAltar.מִזְבֵּחַ 401 n.m . altarScroll for more

And he said

unto

Balak

Stand

here

by

thy burnt offering

while I

meet

yonder

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וַיֹּ֨אמֶר֙vah-YOH-mehr

אֶלel

בָּלָ֔קbah-LAHK

הִתְיַצֵּ֥בheet-yah-TSEV

כֹּ֖הkoh

עַלahl

עֹלָתֶ֑ךָoh-lah-TEH-chah

וְאָנֹכִ֖יveh-ah-noh-CHEE

אִקָּ֥רֶהee-KAH-reh

כֹּֽהkoh

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֨אמֶר֙

אֶל

בָּלָ֔ק

הִתְיַצֵּ֥ב

כֹּ֖ה

עַל

עֹלָתֶ֑ + ךָ

וְ + אָנֹכִ֖י

אִקָּ֥רֶה

כֹּֽה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֨אמֶר֙Hebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

בָּלָ֔קname of a person

הִתְיַצֵּ֥בHebrew verb

כֹּ֖הHebrew adverb

עַלHebrew preposition

עֹלָתֶ֑Hebrew noun, feminineךָpossessive suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionאָנֹכִ֖יHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

אִקָּ֥רֶהHebrew verb

כֹּֽהHebrew adverb

What It Can Mean

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

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

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

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

עֹלָתֶ֑burnt offeringWhole burnt-offering.עֹלָה 286 n.f . whole burnt-offeringךָyourScroll for more

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

to meetEncounter, meet, befall.[ קָרָה ] vb . encounter , meet , befall Qal encounter , meet befall Niph . encounter , meet without pre-arrangement chance to be present Hiph . of י׳ , cause (the right thing, good fortune) to occur of Israel, ye shall ( cause cities to occur rightly for yourselves , i.e.) select cities as suitable .Scroll for more

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

And … met

Jehovah

The ASV does not translate this word.

Balaam

and put

a word

in his mouth

and said

Return

unto

Balak

and thus

shalt thou speak

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וַיִּקָּ֤רvah-yee-KAHR

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

אֶלel

בִּלְעָ֔םbeel-AHM

וַיָּ֥שֶׂםvah-YAH-sem

דָּבָ֖רdah-VAHR

בְּפִ֑יוbeh-FEEV

וַיֹּ֛אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

שׁ֥וּבshoov

אֶלel

בָּלָ֖קbah-LAHK

וְכֹ֥הveh-CHOH

תְדַבֵּֽרteh-dah-BEHR

Letters

וַ + יִּקָּ֤ר

יהוה

אֶל

בִּלְעָ֔ם

וַ + יָּ֥שֶׂם

דָּבָ֖ר

בְּ + פִ֑י + ו

וַ + יֹּ֛אמֶר

שׁ֥וּב

אֶל

בָּלָ֖ק

וְ + כֹ֥ה

תְדַבֵּֽר

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקָּ֤רHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

אֶלHebrew preposition

בִּלְעָ֔םname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּ֥שֶׂםHebrew verb

דָּבָ֖רHebrew noun, masculine

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

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֛אמֶרHebrew verb

שׁ֥וּבHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

בָּלָ֖קname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionכֹ֥הHebrew adverb

תְדַבֵּֽרHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּקָּ֤רto meetEncounter, meet, befall.[ קָרָה ] vb . encounter , meet , befall Qal encounter , meet befall Niph . encounter , meet without pre-arrangement chance to be present Hiph . of י׳ , cause (the right thing, good fortune) to occur of Israel, ye shall ( cause cities to occur rightly for yourselves , i.e.) select cities as suitable .Scroll for more

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

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

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

וַandיָּ֥שֶׂםto 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

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

בְּin/on/withפִ֑יlipMouth.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.וhisScroll for more

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

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

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

וְandכֹ֥הthusThus, here.כֹּה demonstr.adv . thus , here of manner, thus of place, here of time, hithertoScroll 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 he came

to him

and lo he

was standing

by

his burnt offering

and the princes

of Moab

with him

And … said

unto him

Balak

What

hath … spoken

Jehovah

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וַיָּבֹ֣אvah-yah-VOH

אֵלָ֗יוeh-LAHV

וְהִנּ֤וֹveh-hee-NOH

נִצָּב֙nee-TSAHV

עַלahl

עֹ֣לָת֔וֹoh-lah-TOH

וְשָׂרֵ֥יveh-sah-RAY

מוֹאָ֖בmoh-AHV

אִתּ֑וֹee-TOH

וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

לוֹ֙loh

בָּלָ֔קbah-LAHK

מַהmah

דִּבֶּ֖רdee-BEHR

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

Letters

וַ + יָּבֹ֣א

אֵלָ֗י + ו

וְ + הִנּ֤ + וֹ

נִצָּב֙

עַל

עֹ֣לָת֔ + וֹ

וְ + שָׂרֵ֥י

מוֹאָ֖ב

אִתּ֑ + וֹ

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

ל + וֹ֙

בָּלָ֔ק

מַה

דִּבֶּ֖ר

יהוה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיָּבֹ֣אHebrew verb

אֵלָ֗יHebrew prepositionוobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionהִנּ֤Hebrew interjectionוֹsubject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

נִצָּב֙Hebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

עֹ֣לָת֔Hebrew noun, feminineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וְHebrew conjunctionשָׂרֵ֥יHebrew noun, masculine

מוֹאָ֖בname of a place

אִתּ֑Hebrew prepositionוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

לHebrew prefixוֹ֙object suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

בָּלָ֔קname of a person

מַהHebrew interrogative

דִּבֶּ֖רHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

What It Can Mean

וַandיָּבֹ֣אto 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

אֵלָ֗יto 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

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

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

עֹ֣לָת֔burnt offeringWhole burnt-offering.עֹלָה 286 n.f . whole burnt-offeringוֹhisScroll for more

וְandשָׂרֵ֥יrulerChieftain, 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

אִתּ֑withWith, 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

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

לto/forוֹ֙him

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

And he took up

his parable

and said

Rise up

Balak

and hear

Hearken

unto me

thou son

of Zippor

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וַיִּשָּׂ֥אvah-yee-SAH

מְשָׁל֖וֹmeh-shah-LOH

וַיֹּאמַ֑רvah-yoh-MAHR

ק֤וּםkoom

בָּלָק֙bah-LAHK

וּֽשֲׁמָ֔עoo-shah-MAH

הַאֲזִ֥ינָהhah-ah-ZEE-nah

עָדַ֖יah-DAI

בְּנ֥וֹbeh-NOH

צִפֹּֽרtsee-POHR

Letters

וַ + יִּשָּׂ֥א

מְשָׁל֖ + וֹ

וַ + יֹּאמַ֑ר

ק֤וּם

בָּלָק֙

וּֽ + שֲׁמָ֔ע

הַאֲזִ֥ינָ + ה

עָדַ֖ + י

בְּנ֥ + וֹ

צִפֹּֽר

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּשָּׂ֥אHebrew verb

מְשָׁל֖Hebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּאמַ֑רHebrew verb

ק֤וּםHebrew verb

בָּלָק֙name of a person

וּֽHebrew conjunctionשֲׁמָ֔עHebrew verb

הַאֲזִ֥ינָHebrew verbהHebrew suffix

עָדַ֖Hebrew prepositionיobject suffix, 1st person singular

בְּנ֥Hebrew noun, masculineוֹpossessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

צִפֹּֽרname of a person

What It Can Mean

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

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

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

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

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

וּֽandשֲׁמָ֔עto 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

הַאֲזִ֥ינָto listenGive ear, listen, hear.[ אָזַן ] 42 vb. denom . Hiph . give ear , listen , hear hear , perceive by the ear of God , listening ( with favour ) to prayerהpossible emphasis endingScroll for more

עָדַ֖tillAs 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 degreeיmeScroll for more

בְּנ֥son: childSon.בֵּן 4870 n.m . son son , male child, born of a woman children (male and female) youth , young men the young of animals of plant shoots fig. of lifeless things, sparks , stars , arrows member of a guild, order or class of animals son of (the) herd ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc. n. relat. of ageוֹhisScroll for more

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

not

is … a man

God

that he should lie

Neither the son

of man

that he should repent

Hath he

said

and … not

will he … do

Or hath he spoken

and … not

will he … make it good

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לֹ֣אloh

אִ֥ישׁeesh

אֵל֙el

וִֽיכַזֵּ֔בvee-chah-ZEV

וּבֶןoo-ven

אָדָ֖םah-DAHM

וְיִתְנֶחָ֑םveh-yeet-neh-CHAHM

הַה֤וּאhah-HOO

אָמַר֙ah-MAHR

וְלֹ֣אveh-LOH

יַעֲשֶׂ֔הyah-ah-SEH

וְדִבֶּ֖רveh-dee-BEHR

וְלֹ֥אveh-LOH

יְקִימֶֽנָּהyeh-kee-MEH-nah

Letters

לֹ֣א

אִ֥ישׁ

אֵל֙

וִֽ + יכַזֵּ֔ב

וּ + בֶן

אָדָ֖ם

וְ + יִתְנֶחָ֑ם

הַ + ה֤וּא

אָמַר֙

וְ + לֹ֣א

יַעֲשֶׂ֔ה

וְ + דִבֶּ֖ר

וְ + לֹ֥א

יְקִימֶֽ + נָּה

The Pieces

לֹ֣אHebrew negative

אִ֥ישׁHebrew noun, masculine

אֵל֙Hebrew noun, masculine

וִֽHebrew conjunctionיכַזֵּ֔בHebrew verb

וּHebrew conjunctionבֶןHebrew noun, masculine

אָדָ֖םHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionיִתְנֶחָ֑םHebrew verb

הַHebrew prefixה֤וּאHebrew personal pronoun, common singular

אָמַר֙Hebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionלֹ֣אHebrew negative

יַעֲשֶׂ֔הHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionדִבֶּ֖רHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionלֹ֥אHebrew negative

יְקִימֶֽHebrew verbנָּהobject suffix, 3rd person feminine singular

What It Can Mean

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

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

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

וִֽandיכַזֵּ֔בto lieLie, be a liar.[ כָּזַב ] vb . lie , be a liar Qal Pt . Niph . his hope has been made deceptive Pi . lie , tell a lie disappoint , fail Hiph . who will make me a liar ? i.e. prove me to be soScroll for more

וּandבֶןson: childSon.בֵּן 4870 n.m . son son , male child, born of a woman children (male and female) youth , young men the young of animals of plant shoots fig. of lifeless things, sparks , stars , arrows member of a guild, order or class of animals son of (the) herd ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc. n. relat. of ageScroll for more

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

וְandיִתְנֶחָ֑םto be sorry: comfortBe sorry, console oneself.[ נחם ] vb . Niph . be sorry , console oneself , etc. Niph . be sorry , moved to pity , have compassion , for others be sorry , rue , suffer grief , repent , of one’s own doings comfort oneself , be comforted comfort oneself , ease oneself , by taking vengeance Piel — comfort , console Pual ; be comforted , consoled Hithpa .— be sorry , have compassion rue , repent of comfort oneself , be comforted ease oneself , by taking vengeanceScroll for more

הַquestion markerה֤וּאhe/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 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

וְandלֹ֣אnotNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

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

וְandדִבֶּ֖רto 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

וְandלֹ֥אnotNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

יְקִימֶֽto 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 upנָּהherScroll for more

Behold

to bless

I have received

And he hath blessed

and … cannot

I … reverse it

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הִנֵּ֥הhee-NEH

בָרֵ֖ךְvah-RECH

לָקָ֑חְתִּיlah-KAH-cheh-tee

וּבֵרֵ֖ךְoo-veh-RECH

וְלֹ֥אveh-LOH

אֲשִׁיבֶֽנָּהah-shee-VEH-nah

Letters

הִנֵּ֥ה

בָרֵ֖ךְ

לָקָ֑חְתִּי

וּ + בֵרֵ֖ךְ

וְ + לֹ֥א

אֲשִׁיבֶֽ + נָּה

The Pieces

הִנֵּ֥הHebrew interjection

בָרֵ֖ךְHebrew verb

לָקָ֑חְתִּיHebrew verb

וּHebrew conjunctionבֵרֵ֖ךְHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionלֹ֥אHebrew negative

אֲשִׁיבֶֽHebrew verbנָּהobject suffix, 3rd person feminine singular

What It Can Mean

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

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

וּandבֵרֵ֖ךְto 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

וְandלֹ֥אnotNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

אֲשִׁיבֶֽto 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 returnedנָּהherScroll for more

not

He hath … beheld

iniquity

in Jacob

Neither

hath he seen

perverseness

in Israel

Jehovah

his God

is with him

And the shout

of a king

is among them

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לֹֽאloh

הִבִּ֥יטhee-BEET

אָ֨וֶן֙AH-ven

בְּיַעֲקֹ֔בbeh-yah-ah-KOHV

וְלֹאveh-LOH

רָאָ֥הrah-AH

עָמָ֖לah-MAHL

בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֑לbeh-yees-rah-EL

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

אֱלֹהָיו֙eh-loh-HAHV

עִמּ֔וֹee-MOH

וּתְרוּעַ֥תoo-teh-roo-AHT

מֶ֖לֶךְMEH-lech

בּֽוֹboh

Letters

לֹֽא

הִבִּ֥יט

אָ֨וֶן֙

בְּ + יַעֲקֹ֔ב

וְ + לֹא

רָאָ֥ה

עָמָ֖ל

בְּ + יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל

יהוה

אֱלֹהָי + ו֙

עִמּ֔ + וֹ

וּ + תְרוּעַ֥ת

מֶ֖לֶךְ

בּֽ + וֹ

The Pieces

לֹֽאHebrew negative

הִבִּ֥יטHebrew verb

אָ֨וֶן֙Hebrew noun, masculine

בְּHebrew prefixיַעֲקֹ֔בname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionלֹאHebrew negative

רָאָ֥הHebrew verb

עָמָ֖לHebrew noun

בְּHebrew prefixיִשְׂרָאֵ֑לname of a person

יהוהname of a title or other name

אֱלֹהָיHebrew noun, masculineו֙possessive suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

עִמּ֔Hebrew prepositionוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

וּHebrew conjunctionתְרוּעַ֥תHebrew noun, feminine

מֶ֖לֶךְHebrew noun, masculine

בּֽHebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

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

evil: wickednessTrouble, sorrow, wickedness.אָ֫וֶן 85 n.m . trouble , sorrow , wickedness trouble , sorrow idolatry trouble of iniquity , wickednessScroll for more

בְּin/on/withיַעֲקֹ֔בJacobJacob.יַעֲקֹב 344, יַעֲקוֹב 6 n.pr.m . et gent . Jacob , son of Isaac and Rebekah, father of tribes of Isr. as n.pr.m . as n.pr.gent .Scroll for more

וְandלֹאnotNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

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

troubleTrouble, labor, toil.עָמָל n.m . f . trouble , labor , toil trouble (∥ sorrow ): one’s own suffering trouble , mischief , as done to others toil , labour (late in Heb.)Scroll for more

בְּin/on/withיִשְׂרָאֵ֑לIsraelIsrael, 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

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

אֱלֹהָיElohimאֱלֹהִים 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 = Godו֙hisScroll for more

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

וּandתְרוּעַ֥תshoutShout, blast of war, alarm, joy.תְּרוּעָה n.f . shout or blast of war , alarm , or joyScroll for more

kingKing.מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m . kingScroll for more

בּֽin/on/withוֹhim

God

bringeth them forth

out of Egypt

as it were the strength

of the wild ox

He hath

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אֵ֖לel

מוֹצִיאָ֣םmoh-tsee-AHM

מִמִּצְרָ֑יִםmee-meets-RAH-yeem

כְּתוֹעֲפֹ֥תkeh-toh-ah-FOHT

רְאֵ֖םreh-EM

לֽוֹloh

Letters

אֵ֖ל

מוֹצִיאָ֣ + ם

מִ + מִּצְרָ֑יִם

כְּ + תוֹעֲפֹ֥ת

רְאֵ֖ם

לֽ + וֹ

The Pieces

אֵ֖לHebrew noun, masculine

מוֹצִיאָ֣Hebrew verbםobject suffix, 3rd person masculine plural

מִHebrew prefixמִּצְרָ֑יִםname of a place

כְּHebrew prefixתוֹעֲפֹ֥תHebrew noun, feminine

רְאֵ֖םHebrew noun, masculine

לֽHebrew prefixוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

What It Can Mean

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

מוֹצִיאָ֣to 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 forthםthemScroll for more

מִfromמִּצְרָ֑יִםEgyptEgypt, 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

כְּlike/asתוֹעֲפֹ֥תpeakEminence, towering.[ תּוֹעָפָה ] n.f . eminence ; of towering hornsScroll for more

wild oxWild ox.רְאֵם n.m . wild oxScroll for more

לֽto/forוֹhim

Surely

no

there is … enchantment

with Jacob

Neither

is there any divination

with Israel

Now

shall it be said

of Jacob

and of Israel

What

hath … wrought

God

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כִּ֤יkee

לֹאloh

נַ֨חַשׁ֙NAH-chahsh

בְּיַעֲקֹ֔בbeh-yah-ah-KOHV

וְלֹאveh-LOH

קֶ֖סֶםKEH-sem

בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֑לbeh-yees-rah-EL

כָּעֵ֗תkah-ET

יֵאָמֵ֤רyeh-ah-MEHR

לְיַעֲקֹב֙leh-yah-ah-KOHV

וּלְיִשְׂרָאֵ֔לoo-leh-yees-rah-EL

מַהmah

פָּ֖עַלpah-AHL

אֵֽלel

Letters

כִּ֤י

לֹא

נַ֨חַשׁ֙

בְּ + יַעֲקֹ֔ב

וְ + לֹא

קֶ֖סֶם

בְּ + יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל

כָּ + [הַ] + עֵ֗ת

יֵאָמֵ֤ר

לְ + יַעֲקֹב֙

וּ + לְ + יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

מַה

פָּ֖עַל

אֵֽל

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כִּ֤יHebrew conjunction

לֹאHebrew negative

נַ֨חַשׁ֙Hebrew noun, masculine

בְּHebrew prefixיַעֲקֹ֔בname of a person

וְHebrew conjunctionלֹאHebrew negative

קֶ֖סֶםHebrew noun, masculine

בְּHebrew prefixיִשְׂרָאֵ֑לname of a person

כָּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixעֵ֗תHebrew noun

יֵאָמֵ֤רHebrew verb

לְHebrew prefixיַעֲקֹב֙name of a person

וּHebrew conjunctionלְHebrew prefixיִשְׂרָאֵ֔לname of a person

מַהHebrew interrogative

פָּ֖עַלHebrew verb

אֵֽלHebrew noun, masculine

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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

divinationDivination, enchantment.נַ֫חַשׁ n.[m.] divination , enchantmentScroll for more

בְּin/on/withיַעֲקֹ֔בJacobJacob.יַעֲקֹב 344, יַעֲקוֹב 6 n.pr.m . et gent . Jacob , son of Isaac and Rebekah, father of tribes of Isr. as n.pr.m . as n.pr.gent .Scroll for more

וְandלֹאnotNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

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

בְּin/on/withיִשְׂרָאֵ֑לIsraelIsrael, 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

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

לְto/forיַעֲקֹב֙JacobJacob.יַעֲקֹב 344, יַעֲקוֹב 6 n.pr.m . et gent . Jacob , son of Isaac and Rebekah, father of tribes of Isr. as n.pr.m . as n.pr.gent .Scroll for more

וּandלְto/forיִשְׂרָאֵ֔לIsraelIsrael, 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

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 workDo, make.פָּעַל 67 vb . do , make (poet. for עָשָׂה ) Qal do makeScroll for more

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

Behold

the people

as a lioness

riseth up

And as a lion

doth he lift himself up

not

He shall … lie down

until

he eat of

the prey

And … the blood

of the slain

drink

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הֶןhen

עָם֙ahm

כְּלָבִ֣יאkeh-lah-VEE

יָק֔וּםyah-KOOM

וְכַאֲרִ֖יveh-chah-ah-REE

יִתְנַשָּׂ֑אyeet-nah-SAH

לֹ֤אloh

יִשְׁכַּב֙yeesh-KAHV

עַדahd

יֹ֣אכַלyoh-CHAHL

טֶ֔רֶףTEH-ref

וְדַםveh-DAHM

חֲלָלִ֖יםchah-lah-LEEM

יִשְׁתֶּֽהyeesh-TEH

Letters

הֶן

עָם֙

כְּ + לָבִ֣יא

יָק֔וּם

וְ + כַ + אֲרִ֖י

יִתְנַשָּׂ֑א

לֹ֤א

יִשְׁכַּב֙

עַד

יֹ֣אכַל

טֶ֔רֶף

וְ + דַם

חֲלָלִ֖ים

יִשְׁתֶּֽה

The Pieces

הֶןHebrew interjection

עָם֙Hebrew noun, masculine

כְּHebrew prefixלָבִ֣יאHebrew noun, masculine

יָק֔וּםHebrew verb

וְHebrew conjunctionכַHebrew prefixאֲרִ֖יHebrew noun, masculine

יִתְנַשָּׂ֑אHebrew verb

לֹ֤אHebrew negative

יִשְׁכַּב֙Hebrew verb

עַדHebrew preposition

יֹ֣אכַלHebrew verb

טֶ֔רֶףHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionדַםHebrew noun, masculine

חֲלָלִ֖יםHebrew noun, masculine

יִשְׁתֶּֽהHebrew verb

What It Can Mean

look!Lo!, behold.הֵן 100 demonstr.adv . or interj . lo! , behold (on etym. v. הִנֵּה ), less widely used than הִנֵּה , and in prose mostly confined to calling attention to some fact upon which action is to be taken, or a conclusion basedScroll for more

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

כְּlike/asלָבִ֣יאlionLion, lioness.לָבִיא n. [m.] lion , poss. also [ f .] lionessScroll 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

וְandכַlike/asאֲרִ֖יlionLion.אֲרִי n.m . lionScroll for more

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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

to lie downLie down.שָׁכַב 212 vb . lie down Qal lie down = lodge (for night) of sexual relations, lie with lie down in death esp. in phr. lie down with his fathers fig. = relax Niph . Pu . = be lain with (sexually; subj. women), only as Qr for Kt [ שָׁגֵל ] Niph . Pu . q.v. Hiph . lay Hoph . laidScroll 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

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

preyPrey, food, leaf.טֶ֫רֶף n.m . prey , food ; leafScroll for more

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

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

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

And … said

Balak

unto

Balaam

Neither

at all

Neither

curse them

nor

at all

nor

bless them

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וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

בָּלָק֙bah-LAHK

אֶלel

בִּלְעָ֔םbeel-AHM

גַּםgahm

קֹ֖בkohv

לֹ֣אloh

תִקֳּבֶ֑נּוּtee-koh-VEH-noo

גַּםgahm

בָּרֵ֖ךְbah-RECH

לֹ֥אloh

תְבָרֲכֶֽנּוּteh-vah-rah-CHEH-noo

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

בָּלָק֙

אֶל

בִּלְעָ֔ם

גַּם

קֹ֖ב

לֹ֣א

תִקֳּבֶ֑ + נּוּ

גַּם

בָּרֵ֖ךְ

לֹ֥א

תְבָרֲכֶֽ + נּוּ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

בָּלָק֙name of a person

אֶלHebrew preposition

בִּלְעָ֔םname of a person

גַּםHebrew conjunction

קֹ֖בHebrew verb

לֹ֣אHebrew negative

תִקֳּבֶ֑Hebrew verbנּוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

גַּםHebrew conjunction

בָּרֵ֖ךְHebrew verb

לֹ֥אHebrew negative

תְבָרֲכֶֽHebrew verbנּוּobject suffix, 3rd person masculine 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

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

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

to curseUtter a curse against, curse.[ קָבַב ] vb . utter a curse against , curseScroll for more

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

תִקֳּבֶ֑to curseUtter a curse against, curse.[ קָבַב ] vb . utter a curse against , curseנּוּhimScroll for more

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

notNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll for more

תְבָרֲכֶֽto 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 heartנּוּhimScroll for more

But … answered

Balaam

and said

unto

Balak

not

Told … I

thee

saying

All

that

speaketh

Jehovah

that

I must do

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וַיַּ֣עַןvah-YAH-ahn

בִּלְעָ֔םbeel-AHM

וַיֹּ֖אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

אֶלel

בָּלָ֑קbah-LAHK

הֲלֹ֗אhah-LOH

דִּבַּ֤רְתִּיdee-BAH-reh-tee

אֵלֶ֨יךָ֙eh-LAY-chah

לֵאמֹ֔רleh-MOHR

כֹּ֛לkohl

אֲשֶׁרah-SHEHR

יְדַבֵּ֥רyeh-dah-BEHR

יהוהYHWHYud-Heh-Vav-Heh

אֹת֥וֹoh-TOH

אֶֽעֱשֶֽׂהeh-eh-SEH

Letters

וַ + יַּ֣עַן

בִּלְעָ֔ם

וַ + יֹּ֖אמֶר

אֶל

בָּלָ֑ק

הֲ + לֹ֗א

דִּבַּ֤רְתִּי

אֵלֶ֨י + ךָ֙

לֵ + אמֹ֔ר

כֹּ֛ל

אֲשֶׁר

יְדַבֵּ֥ר

יהוה

אֹת֥ + וֹ

אֶֽעֱשֶֽׂה

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֣עַןHebrew verb

בִּלְעָ֔םname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֖אמֶרHebrew verb

אֶלHebrew preposition

בָּלָ֑קname of a person

הֲHebrew prefixלֹ֗אHebrew negative

דִּבַּ֤רְתִּיHebrew verb

אֵלֶ֨יHebrew prepositionךָ֙object suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

לֵHebrew prefixאמֹ֔רHebrew verb

כֹּ֛לHebrew noun, masculine

אֲשֶׁרHebrew relative pronoun

יְדַבֵּ֥רHebrew verb

יהוהname of a title or other name

אֹת֥Hebrew particleוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

אֶֽעֱשֶֽׂהHebrew verb

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

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

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

הֲquestion markerלֹ֗אnotNot.לֹא or לוֹא adv . notScroll 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

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

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

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

which

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

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

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 … said

Balak

unto

Balaam

Come

now

I will take thee

unto

place

another

peradventure

it will please

God

that thou mayest curse … them

me

from thence

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וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

בָּלָק֙bah-LAHK

אֶלel

בִּלְעָ֔םbeel-AHM

לְכָהleh-CHAH

נָּא֙nah

אֶקָּ֣חֲךָ֔eh-kah-chah-CHAH

אֶלel

מָק֖וֹםmah-KOHM

אַחֵ֑רah-CHEHR

אוּלַ֤יoo-LAI

יִישַׁר֙yee-SHAHR

בְּעֵינֵ֣יbeh-ay-NAY

הָאֱלֹהִ֔יםhah-eh-loh-HEEM

וְקַבֹּ֥תוֹveh-kah-BOH-toh

לִ֖יlee

מִשָּֽׁםmee-SHAHM

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

בָּלָק֙

אֶל

בִּלְעָ֔ם

לְכָ + ה

נָּא֙

אֶקָּ֣חֲ + ךָ֔

אֶל

מָק֖וֹם

אַחֵ֑ר

אוּלַ֤י

יִישַׁר֙

בְּ + עֵינֵ֣י

הָ + אֱלֹהִ֔ים

וְ + קַבֹּ֥ת + וֹ

לִ֖ + י

מִ + שָּֽׁם

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

בָּלָק֙name of a person

אֶלHebrew preposition

בִּלְעָ֔םname of a person

לְכָHebrew verbהHebrew suffix

נָּא֙Hebrew interjection

אֶקָּ֣חֲHebrew verbךָ֔object suffix, 2nd person masculine singular

אֶלHebrew preposition

מָק֖וֹםHebrew noun, masculine

אַחֵ֑רHebrew adjective

אוּלַ֤יHebrew adverb

יִישַׁר֙Hebrew verb

בְּHebrew prefixעֵינֵ֣יHebrew noun, feminine

הָHebrew prefixאֱלֹהִ֔יםHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionקַבֹּ֥תHebrew verbוֹobject suffix, 3rd person masculine singular

לִ֖Hebrew prefixיobject suffix, 1st person singular

מִHebrew prefixשָּֽׁםHebrew adverb

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

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

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

אֶקָּ֣חֲto 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 lightningךָ֔youScroll 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

placeStanding-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

anotherAnother.אַחֵר adj . anotherScroll 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 smoothBe smooth, straight, right.יָשַׁר vb . be smooth , straight , right Qal go straight fig., be pleasing , agreeable , right in ethical sense, straightforward , upright Pi . make smooth , straight lead straight along , direct esteem right , approve Pu . gold made level , laid smoothly out , upon the graven work Hiph . let thine eyelids look straight before theeScroll for more

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

הָtheאֱלֹהִ֔יםElohimאֱלֹהִים 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

וְandקַבֹּ֥תto curseUtter a curse against, curse.[ קָבַב ] vb . utter a curse against , curseוֹhimScroll for more

לִ֖to/forיme

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

And … took

Balak

The ASV does not translate this word.

Balaam

unto … top

the … of Peor

that looketh down

upon

the desert

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וַיִּקַּ֥חvah-yee-KAHCH

בָּלָ֖קbah-LAHK

אֶתet

בִּלְעָ֑םbeel-AHM

רֹ֣אשׁrohsh

הַפְּע֔וֹרhah-peh-OHR

הַנִּשְׁקָ֖ףhah-neesh-KAHF

עַלahl

פְּנֵ֥יpeh-NAY

הַיְשִׁימֹֽןhah-yeh-shee-MOHN

Letters

וַ + יִּקַּ֥ח

בָּלָ֖ק

אֶת

בִּלְעָ֑ם

רֹ֣אשׁ

הַ + פְּע֔וֹר

הַ + נִּשְׁקָ֖ף

עַל

פְּנֵ֥י

הַ + יְשִׁימֹֽן

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיִּקַּ֥חHebrew verb

בָּלָ֖קname of a person

אֶתHebrew particle

בִּלְעָ֑םname of a person

רֹ֣אשׁHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixפְּע֔וֹרname of a place

הַHebrew prefixנִּשְׁקָ֖ףHebrew verb

עַלHebrew preposition

פְּנֵ֥יHebrew noun, masculine

הַHebrew prefixיְשִׁימֹֽןHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

וַandיִּקַּ֥חto 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

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

הַtheפְּע֔וֹרPeor

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

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

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

הַtheיְשִׁימֹֽןJeshimonWaste, wilderness.יְשִׁימוֹן n.m . waste , wildernessScroll for more

And … said

Balaam

unto

Balak

Build

me

here

seven

altars

and prepare

me

here

seven

bullocks

and seven

rams

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וַיֹּ֤אמֶרvah-YOH-mehr

בִּלְעָם֙beel-AHM

אֶלel

בָּלָ֔קbah-LAHK

בְּנֵהbeh-neh

לִ֥יlee

בָזֶ֖הvah-ZEH

שִׁבְעָ֣הsheev-AH

מִזְבְּחֹ֑תmeez-beh-CHOHT

וְהָכֵ֥ןveh-hah-CHEN

לִי֙lee

בָּזֶ֔הbah-ZEH

שִׁבְעָ֥הsheev-AH

פָרִ֖יםfah-REEM

וְשִׁבְעָ֥הveh-sheev-AH

אֵילִֽיםay-LEEM

Letters

וַ + יֹּ֤אמֶר

בִּלְעָם֙

אֶל

בָּלָ֔ק

בְּנֵה

לִ֥ + י

בָ + זֶ֖ה

שִׁבְעָ֣ה

מִזְבְּחֹ֑ת

וְ + הָכֵ֥ן

לִ + י֙

בָּ + זֶ֔ה

שִׁבְעָ֥ה

פָרִ֖ים

וְ + שִׁבְעָ֥ה

אֵילִֽים

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיֹּ֤אמֶרHebrew verb

בִּלְעָם֙name of a person

אֶלHebrew preposition

בָּלָ֔קname of a person

בְּנֵהHebrew verb

לִ֥Hebrew prefixיobject suffix, 1st person singular

בָHebrew prefixזֶ֖הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

שִׁבְעָ֣הHebrew noun

מִזְבְּחֹ֑תHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionהָכֵ֥ןHebrew verb

לִHebrew prefixי֙object suffix, 1st person singular

בָּHebrew prefixזֶ֔הHebrew demonstrative pronoun

שִׁבְעָ֥הHebrew noun

פָרִ֖יםHebrew noun, masculine

וְHebrew conjunctionשִׁבְעָ֥הHebrew noun

אֵילִֽיםHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

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

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

to buildBuild.בָּנָה 373 vb . build Qal build Niph. be built be rebuilt (fig.) of restored exiles, = established established , made permanentScroll for more

לִ֥to/forיme

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

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

altarAltar.מִזְבֵּחַ 401 n.m . altarScroll for more

וְandהָכֵ֥ןto establish: prepareBe firm.[ כּוּן ] 218 vb . prob. be firm , only in der. conj. Niph . be set up , established , fixed in a moral sense, be directed aright , of ways prepare , be ready pass. be prepared , of judgments Hiph . establish , set up fix , so as to be ready, make ready , prepare , a gift provide for , provide , furnish direct one's face toward arrange , order Hoph . be established , of throne be prepared for Po‛lēl . set up , establish constitute , make , a man (in womb) fix , so as to be ready direct Po‛lal . be established Hithpo‛l . be establishedScroll for more

לִto/forי֙me

בָּin/on/withזֶ֔הthisThis, 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

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

bullockYoung bull, steer.פַּר 132 n.m . young bull , steerScroll for more

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

ramRam.אַ֫יִל 156 n.m . ram (as leader of flock)Scroll for more

And … did

Balak

as

had said

Balaam

and offered up

a bullock

and a ram

on every altar

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וַיַּ֣עַשׂvah-YAH-ahs

בָּלָ֔קbah-LAHK

כַּאֲשֶׁ֖רkah-ah-SHEHR

אָמַ֣רah-MAHR

בִּלְעָ֑םbeel-AHM

וַיַּ֛עַלvah-YAH-ahl

פָּ֥רpahr

וָאַ֖יִלvah-AH-yeel

בַּמִּזְבֵּֽחַbah-meez-BEH-ahch

Letters

וַ + יַּ֣עַשׂ

בָּלָ֔ק

כַּ + אֲשֶׁ֖ר

אָמַ֣ר

בִּלְעָ֑ם

וַ + יַּ֛עַל

פָּ֥ר

וָ + אַ֖יִל

בַּ + [הַ] + מִּזְבֵּֽחַ

The Pieces

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֣עַשׂHebrew verb

בָּלָ֔קname of a person

כַּHebrew prefixאֲשֶׁ֖רHebrew relative pronoun

אָמַ֣רHebrew verb

בִּלְעָ֑םname of a person

וַHebrew conjunctionיַּ֛עַלHebrew verb

פָּ֥רHebrew noun, masculine

וָHebrew conjunctionאַ֖יִלHebrew noun, masculine

בַּHebrew prefix[הַ]Hebrew prefixמִּזְבֵּֽחַHebrew noun, masculine

What It Can Mean

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

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

כַּlike/asאֲשֶׁ֖רwhich

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

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

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

bullockYoung bull, steer.פַּר 132 n.m . young bull , steerScroll for more

וָandאַ֖יִלramRam.אַ֫יִל 156 n.m . ram (as leader of flock)Scroll for more

בַּin/on/with[הַ]theמִּזְבֵּֽחַaltarAltar.מִזְבֵּחַ 401 n.m . altarScroll for more