1 Chronicles 2:7 — Word Study
WLCוּבְנֵ֖י כַּרְמִ֑י עָכָר֙ עוֹכֵ֣ר יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל אֲשֶׁ֥ר מָעַ֖ל בַּחֵֽרֶם׃ ס
BSAThe sonbên [descendant, offspring] of CarmiKarmîy AcharʻÂkâr△ [Achan, troubler] who brought troubleʻâkar [disturbance, stirring up] upon IsraelYisrâʼêl [God's chosen people] by violatingmâʻal■ [being unfaithful, acting treacherously] the ban on devoted thingschêrem [devoted thing, cursed object, consecrated items, things set apart for God]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וּבְנֵ֖י | and [the] sons of | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural construct |
| כַּרְמִ֑י | Carmi | Noun proper masculine |
| עָכָר֙ | Achar | Noun proper masculine |
| עוֹכֵ֣ר | [who] troubled | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine singular |
| יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל | Israel | Noun proper |
| אֲשֶׁ֥ר | who | Particle |
| מָעַ֖ל | he acted unfaithfully | Verb, Qal, perfect third person masculine singular |
| בַּחֵֽרֶם׃ ס | in the devoted thing[s] | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
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| BSB | The son of Carmi: Achar, who brought trouble upon Israel by violating the ban on devoted things. |
| KJV | And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the thing accursed. |
| ASV | And the sons of Carmi: Achar, the troubler of Israel, who committed a trespass in the devoted thing. |
| YLT | And sons of Carmi: Achar, troubler of Israel, who trespassed in the devoted thing. |
| WEB | The son of Carmi: Achar, the troubler of Israel, who committed a trespass in the devoted thing. |
| BBE | And the sons of Carmi: Achan, the troubler of Israel, who did wrong about the cursed thing. |
All translations agree on the essence of Achar's actions and their consequences.
The main clause identifies Achar, with a relative clause detailing his actions and a prepositional phrase explaining the cause of the trouble.
7 commentators on this verse
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clause
verbעָכַר
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1 of 8 occurs nowhere else in the Old Testament — a word chosen on purpose.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 2:7
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Context — The Genealogy of Judahgenerated
1 Chronicles 2:7 lists the descendants of Judah, highlighting Achar's disobedience which brought trouble upon Israel. This verse serves as a reminder of the consequences of violating God's commands, particularly regarding devoted things, which were meant to be set apart for Him. The genealogical context emphasizes the importance of lineage while also recounting significant events that impacted the nation of Israel.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 4:1 | The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal. |
| 2 | Joshua 7:1–5 | The Israelites, however, acted unfaithfully regarding the things devoted to destruction. Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of what was set apart. So the anger of the LORD burned against the Israelites. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 7:26 | And you must not bring any detestable thing into your house, or you, like it, will be set apart for destruction. You are to utterly detest and abhor it, because it is set apart for destruction. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 13:17 | Nothing devoted to destruction shall cling to your hands, so that the LORD will turn from His fierce anger, grant you mercy, show you compassion, and multiply you as He swore to your fathers, |
| 5 | Joshua 6:18 | But keep away from the things devoted to destruction, lest you yourself be set apart for destruction. If you take any of these, you will set apart the camp of Israel for destruction and bring disaster upon it. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 7 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — עָכָר, 'a.Khargenerated
The name עָכָר ('a.Khar) identifies Achar, also known as Achan, who is remembered for his act of disobedience. His name means 'troubler,' reflecting the turmoil he caused for Israel after taking forbidden items from Jericho. This word is pivotal in understanding the consequences of unfaithfulness to God's commands.
The verb form of עָכַר (akar) means 'to trouble' or 'to disturb.' This highlights the active role Achar played in bringing about distress for the Israelites, emphasizing that individual actions can have communal repercussions.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
All translations agree on the essential meaning of Achar's actions and their consequences.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb עוֹכֵ֣ר (o.Kher) governs the main clause, indicating the action taken by Achar. The structure includes a noun phrase identifying Achar, followed by a clause that describes the trouble he brought upon Israel due to his actions.
The sentence's structure emphasizes the relationship between Achar's disobedience and the resulting trouble for Israel, showcasing the consequences of individual actions within the broader community.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates Achar as αξαρ, indicating a direct correspondence to the Hebrew name. This choice maintains the identity of Achar while potentially broadening the understanding of his actions within the Greek-speaking audience.
The translation reflects the same narrative of disobedience and its consequences, aligning with the Hebrew text's emphasis on the trouble brought upon Israel.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 2:7 identifies Achar, the son of Carmi, who troubled Israel by acting unfaithfully and violating the ban on devoted things. This account serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of disobedience to God's commands.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Achar, also known as Achan, was an Israelite from the tribe of Judah who disobeyed God by taking forbidden items from Jericho.
To violate the ban means to take or use items that were set apart for destruction or dedicated to God, which was strictly forbidden.
Achar's actions brought trouble upon Israel, leading to God's judgment against the nation.
This account highlights the importance of faithfulness to God within the lineage of Judah and serves as a warning about the repercussions of disobedience.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can I learn from Achar's story about the importance of obedience to God's commands?
- How do my actions affect those around me, particularly in my community or family?
- In what ways can I ensure that I remain faithful to what God has set apart for Him?
- How can I support others in making choices that align with God's will?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Richard Challoner comments on Achar's actions, noting the significance of the devoted things and the consequences of disobedience.
Achar: Alias Achan. Jos. 7. The anathema: The thing devoted or accursed, viz., the spoils of Jericho.Early Church Fathers on 1 Chronicles 2 →
Commentators on this verse — 7 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 2:7 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd the sons of Carmi,.... The Targum adds, this is Zimri; but in Joshua 7:1 Carmi is said to be the son of Zabdi, who seems to be the same with Zimri; and some supply the word here, and read (o) the
Read John Gill on 1 Chronicles 2 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the thing accursed. The sons of Carmi - he was the son of Zimri, or Zabdi, as he is called, Joshua 7:1. Achar - or Achan (Joshua 7:1).
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 2 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleCarmi is here mentioned, because he was the son of Zimri, who is also called Zabdi, . Achar; called Achan, , and here Achar, with a little variation for greater significancy; for Achar signifies a troubler.
Read Matthew Poole on 1 Chronicles 2 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments1 Chronicles 2:7 And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the thing accursed.Ver. 7. Achar.] Alias Achan, per paranomasiam.
Read John Trapp on 1 Chronicles 2 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(7) The sons of Carmi.—See Note on 1 Chronicles 1:41.Achar, the troubler of Israel.—See Joshua 7:1, where the man is called “Achan, son of Carmi, son of Zabdi, son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah.” The family of Carmi, therefore, were Zarhites. Joshua 7:24 calls him “Achan, the son of Zerah,” an expression which shows, if other proof were wanting, that we must be cautious of interpreting such phrases literally in all instances. Achar . . . troubler of Israel.—There is a play on the man’s name in the Hebrew, which is, “Achar ’ocher Yisrael.” So in Joshua 7:25 Joshua asks, “Why hast thou troubled us?” (‘achartânu), and in 1 Chronicles 2:26 the place of Achar’s doom is called “the valley of…
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 2 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges7. the sons of Carmi] Carmi is probably to be taken as the son of Zimri (= Zabdi, Joshua 7:1). Targ. however has “Carmi who is Zimri.” See note on Zimri 1 Chronicles 2:6. Achar] This form of the name (instead of “Achan” Joshua 7:1) is used by the Chronicler to bring out better the play on the Heb. word for “troubler.” The Heb. runs, “Achar ocher Israel.”
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 2 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the Bible“Achan” Joshua 7:1 seems to have become “Achar,” in order to assimilate the word more closely to the Hebrew term for “troubler,” which was from the time of Achan’s sin regarded as the true meaning of his name Joshua 7:25-26.
Read Albert Barnes on 1 Chronicles 2 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
The son of Carmi: Achar, who brought trouble upon Israel by violating the ban on devoted things.
The son of Carmi: Achar, the troubler of Israel, who committed a trespass in the devoted thing.
The son of Carmi: Achar, who brought trouble upon Israel by violating the ban on devoted things.
The son of Carmi: Achan, who brought the disaster on Israel when he stole what was devoted to God.
Tyndale line
And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the thing accursed.
And the sons of Carmi: Achar, the troubler of Israel, who committed a trespass in the devoted thing.
And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who committed a trespass in the devoted thing.
And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the thing accursed.
And the sonne of Carmi, Achar that troubled Israel, transgressing in the thing excommunicate.
Strictly literal
And the sons of Carmi: Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the accursed thing.
And sons of Carmi: Achar, troubler of Israel, who trespassed in the devoted thing.
And sons of Carmi: Achar, troubler of Israel, who trespassed in the devoted thing.
And the sons of Carmi: 'Achar the troubler of Israel, who trespassed against the devoted things.
Karmi's son was Achar, who brought trouble on Israel when he stole what was reserved for God.
From the Latin
And the sons of a Charmi: Achar, who troubled Israel, and sinned by the theft of the anathema.
Simplified
The son of Carmi: Achar, who caused trouble for Israel by being unfaithful in taking what was consecrated to the Lord.
And the sons of Carmi: Achan, the troubler of Israel, who did wrong about the cursed thing.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint share significant agreement in the wording of this verse, with six out of eight words matching. This consistency underscores the reliability of the account across different textual traditions.
וּבְנֵ֖י כַּרְמִ֑י עָכָר֙ עוֹכֵ֣ר יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל אֲשֶׁ֥ר מָעַ֖ל בַּחֵֽרֶם׃ ס
6 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 2:7
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
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 age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן 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 age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
Conj | N-mp — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural constructHC/Ncmpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
כַּרְמִי (kar-mi) refers to a name associated with multiple figures in the Old Testament. It is derived from a root meaning 'gardener' and is interpreted as 'my vineyard.' The entries identify Carmi as the fourth son of Reuben and also a Judaite, father of Achan, who troubled Israel during Joshua's time. Notably, there are three distinct individuals named Carmi, each with different familial connections.
כַּרְמִי n.pr.m.
son of Reuben
a Judaite
base
H3756 כַּרְמִי . son of Reuben
. a Judaite
3756 Karmiy kar-mee'
from 3754; gardener; Karmi, the name of three
Israelites:--Carmi.
see HEBREW for 03754
כַּרְמִי (kar.mi) — Carmi.
A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.9;
son of: Reuben (H7205);
brother of: Pallu (H6396), Hezron (H2696) and Hanoch (H2585J)
Also named: kar.mi (כַּרְמִי "Carmite" H3757)
§ Carmi = "my vineyard"
1) the 4th son of Reuben and progenitor of the Carmites
2) a Judaite, father of Achan, the 'troubler of Israel' in the time of Joshua
כַּרְמִי (kar.mi) — Carmi.
A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.7.1;
son of: Zabdi (H2067);
father of: Achan (H5912)
§ Carmi = "my vineyard"
1) the 4th son of Reuben and progenitor of the Carmites
2) a Judaite, father of Achan, the 'troubler of Israel' in the time of Joshua
כַּרְמִי (kar.mi) — Carmi.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.9;
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
(1) A son of Reuben who came to Egypt with Jacob (Ge 46:9; Ex 6:14; 1Ch 5:3). Also the name of a family of which Carmi was the head (Nu 26:6).
(2) A Judahite (1Ch 2:7), son of Zabdi, according to Jos 7:1, and father of Achan, who is given the name of "Achar" in 1Ch 2:7. This last form "Achar" is preferred to the usual "Achan" in order to bring out the play on the Hebrew word for "troubler." The Hebrew runs `akhar `okher yisra'el, "Achar, the troubler of Israel." As regards the phrase "the sons of Carmi" (
Carmi
Vine-dresser. (1.) The last named of the four sons of Reuben (Gen. 46:9).
(2.) A descendant of Judah (1 Chr. 4:1). He is elsewhere (2:18) called Caleb (q.v.).
(3.) The son of Zimri, and the father of Achan (Josh. 7:1), “the troubler of Israel.”
(vine dresser). The fourth son of Reuben, the progenitor of the family of the Carmites. (Genesis 46:9; Exodus 6:14; Numbers 26:6; 1 Chronicles 5:3) A man of the tribe of Judah, father of Achan, the "troubler of Israel." (Joshua 7:1,18; 1 Chronicles 2:7; 4:1)
my vineyard; lamb of the waters
עָכָן (Akar) refers to a man from the tribe of Judah, specifically Achan, who is noted for violating God's command regarding the spoils of Jericho, leading to his execution. The name is derived from a root meaning 'troublesome.' It is also recognized as an alternate spelling for עָכָר (a.khar), which means 'troubler.'
עָכָן n.pr.m. man of Judah
base
H5917 עָכָן
5917 `Akar aw-kawr'
from 5916; troublesome; Akar, an Israelite:--Achar. Compare
5912.
see HEBREW for 05916
see HEBREW for 05912
עָכָר (a.khar) — Achan.
A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.7.1;
son of: Carmi (H3756H)
Another spelling of a.khan (עָכָן "Achan" H5912)
§ Achar = "troubler"
1) a Judaite who violated God's specific ban on taking any loot from the captured city of Jericho and was stoned to death along with his family for this violation
1a) alternate spelling for 'Achan'
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
a'-kar: Variant of ACHAN, which see.
עָכַר (akar) is a Hebrew verb meaning to stir up, disturb, or trouble. It is derived from a primitive root that suggests the action of roiling water. The word encompasses various forms, including Qal, which denotes the act of disturbing, and Niphal, indicating a state of being disturbed or experiencing calamity.
עָכַר vb. stir up, disturb, trouble
Qal disturb, trouble
Niph. my pain was stirred up
base
H5916 עָכַר stir up, disturb, trouble
5916 `akar aw-kar'
a primitive root; properly, to roil water; figuratively, to
disturb or affict:--trouble, stir.
עָכַר (a.khar) — to trouble.
1) to trouble, stir up, disturb, make (someone) taboo
1a) (Qal) to disturb, trouble
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be disturbed, be stirred up
1b2) disturbance, calamity (participle)
V-Qal — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singularHVqrmsa
יִשְׂרָאֵל (Yisra'el) refers to both the second name of Jacob, meaning 'God prevails,' and the name of the Hebrew nation descended from him. It is derived from roots meaning 'to rule' and 'God.' The term encompasses Jacob's descendants and is used historically for the northern kingdom of Israel and the nation as a whole after the Babylonian exile.
יִשְׂרָאֵל 2507 n.pr.m. et gent. Israel (Ēl persisteth, persevereth)
n.pr.m. second name of Jacob
n.pr.gent. name of Hebrew nation
base
H3478 יִשְׂרָאֵל Israel (Ēl persisteth, persevereth) . n. pr. m. second name of Jacob
. n. pr. gent. name of Hebrew nation
3478 Yisra'el yis-raw-ale'
from 8280 and 410; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical
name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity:
--Israel.
see HEBREW for 08280
see HEBREW for 0410
יִשְׂרָאֵל (yis.ra.el) — Israel.
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26;
son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259);
brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A);
father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently
§ Israel = "God prevails"
1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel
2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob
2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
iz'-ra-el.
See JACOB.
Israel
The name conferred on Jacob after the great prayer-struggle at Peniel (Gen. 32:28), because “as a prince he had power with God and prevailed.” (See JACOB.) This is the common name given to Jacob’s descendants. The whole people of the twelve tribes are called “Israelites,” the “children of Israel” (Josh. 3:17; 7:25; Judg. 8:27; Jer. 3:21), and the “house of Israel” (Ex. 16:31; 40:38).
This name Israel is sometimes used emphatically for the true Israel (Ps. 73:1: Isa. 45:17; 49:3;
(the prince that prevails with God). The name given, (Genesis 32:28) to Jacob after his wrestling with the angel, (Hosea 12:4) at Peniel. Gesenius interprets Israel "soldier of God." It became the national name of the twelve tribes collectively. They are so called in (Exodus 3:16) and afterward. It is used in a narrower sense, excluding Judah, in (1 Samuel 11:8; 2 Samuel 20:1; 1 Kings 12:16) Thenceforth it was assumed and accepted as the name of the northern kingdom. After the Babylonian captivity, the returned exiles resumed the name Israel as the designation of…
Who prevails with God, a name given to Jacob, after having wrestled with the Angel-Jehovah at Penuel. Ge 32:1,2,28,30 Ho 12:3. See JACOB. By the name Israel is sometimes understood all the posterity of Israel, the seed of Jacob, 1Co 10:18; sometimes all true believers, his spiritual seed, Ro 9:6; and sometimes the kingdom of Israel, or the ten tribes, as distinct from the kingdom of Judah.
The Hebrew word אֲשֶׁר (*asher*) is a relative pronoun that can mean 'who,' 'which,' or 'that.' It serves various grammatical functions, including as an adverb or conjunction, indicating relationships between clauses, places, or conditions. Variants like בַאֲשֶׁר (*ba-asher*), מֵאֲשֶׁר (*me-asher*), and כַּאֲשֶׁר (*ka-asher*) expand its usage to specific contexts such as location, causation, and time.
אֲשֶׁר part. of relation A sign of relation, bringing the clause introduced by it into relation with an antecedent clause.
base
בַאֲשֶׁר
in (that) which
adv. in (the place) where
conj. in that, inasmuch as
on account of whom?
base
מֵאֲשֶׁר
from (or than) that which
adv. from (the place) where
conj. from (the fact) that …, since
base
כַּאֲשֶׁר conj. according as, as, when
according to that which, according as, as
with a causal force, in so far as, since
with a temporal force, when
base
H834a אֲשֶׁר part. of relation A sign of relation, bringing the clause introduced by it into relation with an antecedent clause. H834b בַאֲשֶׁר . in (that) which
. adv. in (the place) where
. conj. in that, inasmuch as
. on account of whom?
H834c מֵאֲשֶׁר . from (or than) that which
. adv. from (the place) where
. conj. from (the fact) that …, since
H834d כַּאֲשֶׁר conj. according as, as, when . according to that which, according as, as
. with a causal force, in so far as, since
. with a temporal force, when
834 'aher ash-er'
a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number);
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction)
when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.:--X after, X
alike, as (soon as), because, X every, for, + forasmuch, +
from whence, + how(-soever), X if, (so) that ((thing) which,
wherein), X though, + until, + whatsoever, when, where
(+ -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, +
whither(- soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is
indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun
expletively, used to show the connection.
אֲשֶׁר (a.sher) — which.
A: 1) (relative part.)
1a) which, who
1b) that which
2) (conj)
2a) that (in obj clause)
2b) when
2c) since
2d) as
2e) conditional if
B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which
2) (adv)
2a) where
3) (conj)
3a) in that, inasmuch as
3b) on account of
C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which
2) from (the place) where
3) from (the fact) that, since
D: Kaph+
1) (conj.), according as, as, when
1a) according to that which, according as, as
1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since
1c) with a temporal force: when
בַאֲשֶׁר (ba.a.sher) — in which.
1) in (that) which
2) (adv)
2a) where
3) (conj)
3a) in that, inasmuch as
3b) on account of
מֵאֲשֶׁר (me.a.sher) — whence.
1) from (or than) that which
2) from (the place) where
3) from (the fact) that, since
כַּאֲשֶׁר (ka.a.sher) — as which.
conj
1) according as, as, when
1a) according to that which, according as, as
HTr — ParticleHTr
מָעַל (ma'al) means to act unfaithfully or treacherously, often in a religious context. It covers actions against people, God, or sacred things. The term is rooted in the idea of covertly transgressing or committing a trespass. Brown-Driver-Briggs emphasizes its priestly usage, while Strong's highlights its figurative sense of covering up.
מָעַל vb. act unfaithfully, treacherously, a priestly word
base
H4603 מָעַל act unfaithfully, treacherously, a priestly word
4603 ma`al maw-al'
a primitive root; properly, to cover up; used only
figuratively, to act covertly, i.e.
treacherously:--transgress, (commit, do a) trespass(-ing).
מָעַל (ma.al) — be unfaithful.
1) to act unfaithfully, act treacherously, transgress, commit a trespass
1a) (Qal) to act unfaithfully or treacherously
1a1) against man
1a2) against God
1a3) against devoted thing
1a4) against husband
V-Qal-Perf-3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singularHVqp3ms
חֵ֫רֶם (cherem) refers to a devoted thing or something that is banned, often associated with destruction or extermination. It can also mean a net, indicating something that is perforated. The entries highlight its dual usage in contexts of devotion and physical entrapment, with Zechariah 14:11 noted for its application.
חֵ֫רֶם n.m.
devoted thing.
devotion, ban
base
חֵ֫רֶם n.m. net (as something perforated)
base
H2764a חֵ֫רֶם . devoted thing.
. devotion, ban
H2764b חֵ֫רֶם net (as something perforated)
2764 cherem khay'-rem
or (Zecheriah 14:11) cherem {kheh'-rem}; from 2763; physical
(as shutting in) a net (either literally or figuratively);
usually a doomed object; abstr.
extermination:--(ac-)curse(-d, -d thing), dedicated thing,
things which should have been utterly destroyed, (appointed
to) utter destruction, devoted (thing), net.
see HEBREW for 02763
חֵ֫רֶם (che.rem) — devoted thing.
1) a thing devoted, thing dedicated, ban, devotion
2) have been utterly destroyed, (appointed to) utter destruction
חֵ֫רֶם (che.rem) — net.
a net, thing perforated
destruction
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHRd/Ncmsa