1 Chronicles 27:11 — Word Study
WLCהַשְּׁמִינִי֙ לַחֹ֣דֶשׁ הַשְּׁמִינִ֔י סִבְּכַ֥י הַחֻשָׁתִ֖י לַזַּרְחִ֑י וְעַל֙ מַחֲלֻקְתּ֔וֹ עֶשְׂרִ֥ים וְאַרְבָּעָ֖ה אָֽלֶף׃ ס
BSAThe eighthshᵉmîynîy [in the eighth position] for the eighthshᵉmîynîy monthchôdesh was SibbecaiÇibbᵉkay [a brave warrior] the HushathiteChushâthîy [from the family line of Hushah] a ZerahiteZarchîy [a descendant of Zerach] [There were] 24,000ʻesrîym [twenty and four thousand, a large company] [men] inʻal his divisionmachălôqeth [section, group of soldiers]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| הַשְּׁמִינִי֙ | [was] the eighth | Particle |
| לַחֹ֣דֶשׁ | for the month | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| הַשְּׁמִינִ֔י | eighth | Particle |
| סִבְּכַ֥י | Sibbecai | Noun proper masculine |
| הַחֻשָׁתִ֖י | the Hushathite | Particle, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
| לַזַּרְחִ֑י | of the Zerahite[s] | Preposition, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
| וְעַל֙ | and [were] with | Conjunction, preposition |
| מַחֲלֻקְתּ֔וֹ | division his | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| עֶשְׂרִ֥ים | twenty | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| וְאַרְבָּעָ֖ה | and four | Conjunction, noun common both singular absolute |
| אָֽלֶף׃ ס | thousand | Noun common, both singular absolute |
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| BSB | The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. |
| KJV | The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. |
| ASV | The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zerahites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. |
| YLT | The eighth, for the eighth month, [is] Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhite, and on his course [are] twenty and four thousand. |
| WEB | The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zerahites. In his division were twenty-four thousand. |
| BBE | The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zerahites; and in his division were twenty-four thousand. |
Where they part company is עֶשְׂרִים — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence is structured around a main clause with additional details provided in prepositional and noun phrases, highlighting the organization of David's military.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 27:11
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Context — The Organization of David's Armygenerated
1 Chronicles 27:11 presents the structure of David's military, highlighting the commanders for each month. Sibbecai the Hushathite is noted as leading a division of 24,000 men in the eighth month. This organization reflects the administrative skills of David and the importance of military readiness in Israel's history.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 11:29 | Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite, |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 21:18 | Some time later at Gob, there was another battle with the Philistines. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, one of the descendants of Rapha. |
| 3 | Numbers 26:20 | These were the descendants of Judah by their clans: The Shelanite clan from Shelah, the Perezite clan from Perez, and the Zerahite clan from Zerah. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 3 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — סִבְּכַי, si.be.Khaigenerated
The name סִבְּכַי (sib-bek-ah'-ee) identifies a notable warrior and captain in David's army. His name implies 'weaver', suggesting a connection to craftsmanship or skill.
Sibbecai is mentioned in the context of military leadership, indicating his role as a significant figure among David's commanders. His leadership over 24,000 troops underscores his importance in the military hierarchy.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against. The BSB has twenty-four thousand, which is also reflected in the KJV and ASV.
Where others part company with the BSB, they differ over the rendering of עֶשְׂרִים — twenty and four thousand (ASV, KJV) versus twenty (BBE, WEB). This difference highlights how some translations emphasize the total count while others simplify it.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main clause is structured around the finite verb הַשְּׁמִינִי, was the eighth, which introduces Sibbecai as the subject. The sentence then elaborates with prepositional phrases that specify the month and the division of men.
The arrangement of the Hebrew words emphasizes the order of the military divisions, showcasing the systematic organization of David's army.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates סִבְּכַי as σοβοξαι, indicating a direct correspondence in naming, which preserves the identity of this military leader.
This choice shows a consistent recognition of Sibbecai's role within the military structure, maintaining the significance of his leadership in the Greek translation.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 27:11 tells us that Sibbecai the Hushathite was the commander for the eighth month, overseeing a division of 24,000 men. This highlights the organization of David's military and the importance of leadership in maintaining a strong army.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Sibbecai was a captain in King David's army, known for his bravery and leadership over a division of 24,000 men.
The term 'Hushathite' indicates that Sibbecai was from the family line of Hushah, linking him to a specific lineage within Israel.
The number 24,000 indicates a substantial military force, reflecting the scale and organization of David's army during his reign.
This verse is part of a broader account detailing the military leaders and their divisions, showcasing the administrative structure of David's kingdom.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What qualities do you think made Sibbecai an effective leader in David's army?
- How does understanding the organization of David's military help us appreciate the challenges he faced?
- In what ways can we apply the lessons of leadership from this verse to our own lives?
- How does the lineage of leaders like Sibbecai contribute to the identity of the Israelite community?
Commentators on this verse — 5 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 27:11 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 27 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleOf the Zarhites; of the family of the Zarhites.
Read Matthew Poole on 1 Chronicles 27 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(9-14) Comp. 1 Chronicles 11:27-31 for the names here given.
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 27 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges11. Sibbecai the Hushathite] Cp. 1 Chronicles 11:29, notes. Zarhties] R.V. Zerahites (also 1 Chronicles 27:13). Descendants of Zerah, son of Judah; 1 Chronicles 2:4.
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 27 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the BibleTHE TWELVE , 1-15.“The military force was distributed into twelve legions of 24,000 men each=288,000 men fit for service; each of these legions was on duty for a month at a time, and during the rest
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on 1 Chronicles 27 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zerahites. In his division were twenty-four thousand.
The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
The eighth, assigned the eighth month, was Sibbekai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. His division consisted of 24,000 men.
Tyndale line
The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zerahites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zerahites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
The eight for the eight moneth was Sibbecai the Hushathite of the Zarhites: and in his course foure and twentie thousand.
Strictly literal
The eighth for the eighth month was Sibbechai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
The eighth, for the eighth month, [is] Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhite, and on his course [are] twenty and four thousand.
The eighth, for the eighth month, [is] Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zerahite, and twenty-four thousand [are] on his division.
The eighth for the eighth month was Sibbechai the Chushathite, of the Zarchites: and in his division were twenty and four thousand.
The commander for the eighth month was Sibbekai the Hushathite, from the clan descended from Zerah. In his division were twenty-four thousand men.
From the Latin
The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sobochai a Husathite of the race of Zarahi: and in his company were four and twenty thousand.
Simplified
The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. He had 24,000 men in his division.
The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zerahites; and in his division were twenty-four thousand.
Word by word, the decisions they made
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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 align closely, with all 11 words matched in the translation. This indicates a strong consistency in the transmission of this verse across different textual traditions.
הַשְּׁמִינִי֙ לַחֹ֣דֶשׁ הַשְּׁמִינִ֔י סִבְּכַ֥י הַחֻשָׁתִ֖י לַזַּרְחִ֑י וְעַל֙ מַחֲלֻקְתּ֔וֹ עֶשְׂרִ֥ים וְאַרְבָּעָ֖ה אָֽלֶף׃ ס
11 of the 11 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
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Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 27:11
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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.
שְׁמִינִי (shmiyniy) means 'eighth' and is an ordinal number. It is derived from the root word for 'eight' (שְׁמוֹנָה, H8083). The entries consistently define it as an adjective used to denote the ordinal position in a sequence.
שְׁמִינִי, שְׁמִינִית 31 adj. num. eighth
base
H8066 שְׁמִינִי, שְׁמִינִית eighth
8066 shmiyniy shem-ee-nee'
from 8083; eight:--eight.
see HEBREW for 08083
שְׁמִינִי (she.mi.ni) — eighth.
eighth (ordinal number)
Art | Adj — ParticleHTd/Aomsa
חֹ֫דֶשׁ (chodesh) refers to the concept of newness, specifically the new moon and the month. It denotes both the lunar month and the first day of that month. The entries consistently emphasize its connection to timekeeping in the Hebrew calendar.
חֹ֫דֶשׁ 282 n.m. (newness), new moon, month
base
H2320 חֹ֫דֶשׁ (newness), new moon, month
2320 chodesh kho'-desh
from 2318; the new moon; by implication, a
month:--month(-ly), new moon.
see HEBREW for 02318
חֹ֫דֶשׁ (cho.desh) — month.
: month
1) the new moon, month, monthly
1a) the first day of the month
1b) the lunar month
חֹ֫דֶשׁ (cho.desh) — month: new moon.
: new_moon
1) the new moon, month, monthly
1a) the first day of the month
1b) the lunar month
Also means: cho.desh (חֹ֫דֶשׁ ": month" H2320)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHRd/Ncmsa
munth (chodhesh, yerach; men): Chodhesh is strictly the "new moon," the appearance of which marked the beginning of the month, commonly indicated by ro'sh ha-chodhesh. Yerach is derived from yareach, "moon," which comes from the verb that means "to wander," "to make a circuit." Thus the month was lunar, the period of the moon's circuit. The Greek men also meant "moon," from the Sanskrit ma, "to measure," the Latin mensis and our "moon" being derived from the same root.
Month
Among the Egyptians the month of thirty days each was in use long before the time of the Exodus, and formed the basis of their calculations. From the time of the institution of the Mosaic law the month among the Jews was lunar. The cycle of religious feasts depended on the moon. The commencement of a month was determined by the observation of the new moon. The number of months in the year was usually twelve (1 Kings 4:7; 1 Chr. 27:1-15); but every third year an additional month (ve-Adar) was inserted, so as to make the months coincide with the seasons.
“The Hebrews and Phoenicians had no word for month save ’moon,’ and only saved their calendar from becoming vague like that of the Moslems by the interpolation of an additional month. There is no evidence at all that they ever…
From the time of the institution of the Mosaic law downward the religious feasts commencing with the passover depended not simply on the month, but on the moon; the 14th of Abib was coincident with the full moon; and the new moons themselves were the occasions of regular festivals. (Numbers 10:10; 28:11-14) The commencement of the month was generally decided by observation of the new moon. The usual number of months in a year was twelve, as implied in (1 Kings 4:7; 1 Chronicles 27:1-15) but since twelve lunar months would make but 354 1/2 days, the years would be short twelve days of the short twelve days of the true year, and therefore it follows as a matter of course that an additional month must have been inserted about…
The Hebrews months were lunar months, that is, from one new moon to another. These lunar months were each reckoned at twenty-nine days and a half; or rather, one was of thirty days, the following of twenty-nine, and so on alternately: that which had thirty days was called a full or complete month; that which had but twenty-nine days was called incomplete. The new moon was always the beginning of the month and this day they called new-moon day, or new month. The Hebrews usually designated the months only as first, second, etc.; and the names by which they are now known are believed to be of Persian origin, and to have been adopted by the Jews during the captivity. At the exodus from Egypt, which occurred in April, God ordained that that month-the seventh of the civil year—should be the first of the sacred year, according to which the religious festivals were to be reckoned; and from that…
שְׁמִינִי (shmiyniy) means 'eighth' and is an ordinal number. It is derived from the root word for 'eight' (שְׁמוֹנָה, H8083). The entries consistently define it as an adjective used to denote the ordinal position in a sequence.
שְׁמִינִי, שְׁמִינִית 31 adj. num. eighth
base
H8066 שְׁמִינִי, שְׁמִינִית eighth
8066 shmiyniy shem-ee-nee'
from 8083; eight:--eight.
see HEBREW for 08083
שְׁמִינִי (she.mi.ni) — eighth.
eighth (ordinal number)
Art | Adj — ParticleHTd/Aomsa
סִבְּכַי (sib-bek-ah'-ee) refers to Sibbecai, a captain in King David's army, noted for being a Judaite and a descendant of Zerah. The name is associated with the meaning 'weaver' and appears in 2 Samuel 21:18 and 23:27, where he is also referred to as Mebunnai.
סִבְּכַי n.pr.m. a captain of David
base
H5444 סִבְּכַי
5444 Cibbkay sib-bek-ah'-ee
from 5440; copse-like; Sibbecai, an Israelite:--Sibbecai,
Sibbechai.
see HEBREW for 05440
סִבְּכַי (sib.b.khay) — Sibbecai.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.18; also called Mebunnai (NIV: Sibbekai) at 2Sa.23.27;
Also named: me.vun.nay (מְבֻנַּי "Mebunnai" H4012)
§ Sibbecai or Sibbechai = "weaver"
one of David's guard and 8th captain for the 8th month of 24,000 men of the king's army; a Judaite, descendant of Zerah and called the 'Hushathite'
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Sibbecai
The Lord sustains, one of David’s heroes (1 Chr. 11:29), general of the eighth division of the army (27:11). He slew the giant Saph in the battle of Gob (2 Sam. 21:18; R.V., “Sibbechai”). Called also Mebunnai (23:27).
= SIBBECHAI the Hushathite.
→ See SIBBECHAI
חֻשָׁתִי (Chushathiy) refers to a Hushathite, someone descended from Hushah. This term is used to describe individuals associated with Hushah, including two of David's mighty warriors, as noted in 2 Samuel 21:18. The word is built from a patronymic form related to the root word for Hushah.
חֻשָׁתִי adj.gent. of foregoing [h.bo.ab]:—1. of individ.
base
H2843 חֻשָׁתִי
2843 Chushathiy khoo-shaw-thee'
patronymically from 2364; a Chushathite or descendant of
Chushah:--Hushathite.
see HEBREW for 02364
חֻשָׁתִי (chu.sha.ti) — Hushathite.
Someone descended from Hushath(?), first mentioned at 2Sa.21.18
§ Hushathite = "inhabitant of Hushah"
an inhabitant of Hushah or a descendant of Hushah; the designation given to two of David's mighty warriors
Art | Ngmsa — Particle · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ngmsa
(inhabitant of Hushah), The, the designation of two of the heroes of David’s guard. SIBBECHAI. (2 Samuel 21:18; 1 Chronicles 11:29; 20:4; 27:11) Josephus, however, called him a Hittite. MEBUNNAI, (2 Samuel 23:27) a mere corruption of SIBBECHAI.
Hushim, man of haste, or of silence
זַרְחִי (zar-chiy) refers to a Zarchite, a descendant of Zerah, who was part of the tribe of Simeon. This term is used in a patronymic sense, indicating lineage from Zerah, and is associated with several biblical figures mentioned in Genesis and Numbers. The entries collectively highlight its genealogical significance without notable disagreement.
זַרְחִי adj.gent. alw. c. art. as subst. coll.
base
H2227 זַרְחִי
2227 Zarchiy zar-khee'
patronymically from 2226; a Zarchite or descendant of
Zerach:--Zarchite.
see HEBREW for 02226
זַרְחִי (zar.chi) — Zerahite.
Someone descended from Zerah who was a man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.10;
son of: Simeon (H8095);
brother of: Jemuel (H3223), Jamin (H3226), Ohad (H0161), Jachin (H3199) and Shaul (H7586H); also called Zerah at Num.26.13,20; 2x27.11,13;
Group of ze.rach (זֶ֫רַח "Zerah" H2226L)
§ Zarhites , of Zerah
descendants of Zerah
Prep | Ngmsa — Preposition · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHRd/Ngmsa
The Hebrew word עַל (*al*) is a preposition meaning 'upon' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including 'on account of,' 'beside,' 'above,' and 'against.' It can indicate physical placement, emotional burdens, or duties imposed on a person. The entries also note its use in idiomatic expressions and with verbs of motion. There is a mention of its function as a conjunction in certain contexts.
כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as
base
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)
H5921a עַל, עָ֑ל . 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)
5921 `al al
properly, the same as 5920 used as a preposition (in the
singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a
particle following); above, over, upon, or against (yet always
in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great
variety of applications (as follow):--above, according
to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, X as, at, because
of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, X both
and, by (reason of), X had the charge of, concerning for, in
(that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-)on, over, than,
through(-out), to, touching, X with.
see HEBREW for 05920
עַל (al) — upon.
prep
1) upon, 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
1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards
1b) above, beyond, over (of excess)
1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence)
1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition)
1e) over (of suspension or extension)
1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity)
1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion)
1h) to (as a dative)
[כִּי] עַל [כֵּן] ([ki] al [ken]) — as.
conj
Conj | Prep — Conjunction · prepositionHC/R
מַחֲלֹ֫קֶת (machaloqeth) refers to a division or course, often in the context of Levites, priests, or soldiers. It denotes a section or allotment, and is primarily used in a technical sense within religious or organizational structures. The term is derived from another Hebrew word, and its Aramaic equivalent is noted as well.
מַחֲלֹ֫קֶת n.f. division, course (almost wholly Chr.)
base
H4256 מַחֲלֹ֫קֶת
4256 machaloqeth makh-al-o'-keth
from 2505; a section (of Levites, people or
soldiers):--company, course, division, portion. See also
5555.
see HEBREW for 02505
see HEBREW for 05555
מַחֲלֹ֫קֶת (ma.cha.lo.qet) — division.
1) division, course, class, share, allotment
1a) division, part
1b) division, class, course
1b1) of priests, Levites (technical term of organisation)
Aramaic equivalent: mach.le.qah (מַחְלְקָה "class" H4255)
N-fs | Suff — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHNcfsc/Sp3ms
עֶשְׂרִים (esriym) means 'twenty' and can also refer to the ordinal 'twentieth.' It is derived from the root word for 'ten' and has an Aramaic equivalent, עֶשְׂרִין (es.rin). The entries consistently define the term without significant disagreement.
עֶשְׂרִים (a) twenty
base
H6242 עֶשְׂרִים (a) twenty
6242 `esriym es-reem'
from 6235; twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth:--(six-)score,
twenty(-ieth).
see HEBREW for 06235
עֶשְׂרִים (es.rim) — twenty.
twenty, twentieth
Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Adj — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
twen'-ti.
See NUMBER.
אַרְבַּע (arba) means 'four' in Hebrew. It is a masculine noun derived from the root associated with the number four. The entries consistently affirm this meaning without any significant disagreement among lexicons.
אַרְבַּע, אַרְבָּעָה four
base
H702 אַרְבַּע, אַרְבָּעָה four
702 'arba` ar-bah'
masculine oarbaah {ar-baw-aw'}; from 7251; four:--four.
see HEBREW for 07251
אַרְבַּע (ar.ba) — four.
four
HC/Ncbsa — Conjunction · noun common both singular absoluteHC/Ncbsa
for ('arba`; tessares): "Four" (cardinal number) was a sacred and complete number with the Hebrews, as well as with several other peoples. It occurs very frequently in the Old Testament and the New Testament.
(1) It indicates completeness. We have the four rivers of Paradise (Ge 2:10); the four winds of heaven (Eze 37:9; Da 7:2; 8:8; 11:4; Zec 6:5, the Revised Version, margin "spirits"; /APC 2Esdras 13:5); "the four winds" (Mt 24:31; Mr 13:27); "the four corners of the earth" (Isa 11:12;
אֶ֫לֶף (eleph) means 'thousand' in Hebrew. It can refer to the numeral itself or denote a company or clan, particularly a group of men under one leader. The word is built from the concept of a thousand, and it is associated with the ox's head, which is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
אֶ֫לֶף n.m. thousand
base
H505 אֶ֫לֶף thousand
505 'eleph eh'-lef
prop, the same as 504; hence (the ox's head being the first
letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral)
a thousand:--thousand.
see HEBREW for 0504
אֶ֫לֶף (e.leph) — thousand.
: thousand
1) a thousand
1a) as numeral
2) a thousand, company
2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
אֶ֫לֶף (e.leph) — thousand: clan.
: clan
1) a thousand
1a) as numeral
2) a thousand, company
2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
HNcbsa — Noun common · both singular absoluteHNcbsa
thou'-zand ('eleph; chilioi).
See NUMBER.