1 Kings 17:4 — Word Study
WLCוְהָיָ֖ה מֵהַנַּ֣חַל תִּשְׁתֶּ֑ה וְאֶת־ הָעֹרְבִ֣ים צִוִּ֔יתִי לְכַלְכֶּלְךָ֖ שָֽׁם׃
BSAAndhâyâh■ you are to drinkshâthâh▸ [from the stream, of the brook] from the brooknachal [a small river, or valley] and I have commandedtsâvâh■ [given orders, appointed] the ravensʻôrêb [dark-colored birds] to feed youkûwl [sustain, support] thereshâm [in that place, at that time]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְהָיָ֖ה | and it will be | Verb, Qal, sequential perfect third person masculine singular |
| מֵהַנַּ֣חַל | from the wadi | Preposition, particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| תִּשְׁתֶּ֑ה | you will drink | Verb, Qal, imperfect second person masculine singular |
| וְאֶת־ | and the object marker | Conjunction, particle |
| הָעֹרְבִ֣ים | the ravens | Particle, noun common masculine plural absolute |
| צִוִּ֔יתִי | I have commanded | Verb, Piel, perfect first person common singular |
| לְכַלְכֶּלְךָ֖ | to supply you | Preposition, verb piel infinitive construct common, suffix |
| שָֽׁם׃ | there | Adverb |
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| BSB | And you are to drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.” |
| KJV | And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. |
| ASV | And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. |
| YLT | and it hath been, from the brook thou dost drink, and the ravens I have commanded to sustain thee there.' |
| WEB | You shall drink from the brook. I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.” |
| BBE | The water of the stream will be your drink, and by my orders the ravens will give you food there. |
Where they part company is in the phrasing of כַּלְכֶּלְךָ֖ — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence consists of a main clause followed by a subordinate clause that elaborates on God's command, emphasizing the provision for Elijah.







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Deep Study — 1 Kings 17:4
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Context — Provision for Elijahgenerated
1 Kings 17:4 describes God's provision for Elijah during a time of drought. God instructs Elijah to drink from the brook and promises that ravens will bring him food. This narrative highlights God's care and provision for His prophet in difficult circumstances, similar to how He provides for His people in various ways throughout Scripture.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 17:9 | “Get up and go to Zarephath of Sidon, and stay there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” |
| 2 | 1 Kings 19:5–8 | Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” |
| 3 | Numbers 20:8 | “Take the staff and assemble the congregation. You and your brother Aaron are to speak to the rock while they watch, and it will pour out its water. You will bring out water from the rock and provide drink for the congregation and their livestock.” |
| 4 | Job 34:29 | But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation, |
| 5 | Job 38:8–13 | Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 9 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — כַּלְכֶּלְךָ֖, le.khal.kel.Khagenerated
The Hebrew word כַּלְכֶּלְךָ֖ (le.khal.kel.Kha) is a Piel infinitive construct meaning 'to sustain' or 'to support.' It implies an active role in providing for someone's needs, emphasizing God's commitment to care for Elijah during his time of need.
The parsing indicates that this verb is in the infinitive form, which expresses the purpose of the action — in this case, to supply Elijah with what he needs to survive. The word conveys a sense of nurturing and ongoing support.
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.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb הָיָ֖ה, ve.ha.Yah ('and it will be'), governs the sentence, establishing the context of God's promise. It is followed by a prepositional phrase indicating where Elijah will drink, and a series of clauses detailing the actions of the ravens.
The structure emphasizes the sequence of God's commands and the assurance of provision, with the verbs תִּשְׁתֶּ֑ה (tish.Teh) and צִוִּ֔יתִי (tzi.Vi.ti) clearly marking the actions that God has ordained for Elijah.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates כַּלְכֶּלְךָ֖ as ἐντελοῦμαι (enteloumai), meaning 'I command.' This choice reflects a direct command from God to ensure Elijah's needs are met, emphasizing divine authority.
The Greek term also carries the connotation of appointing or ordaining, which aligns with the Hebrew meaning of sustaining and providing for Elijah's needs.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Kings 17:4 tells us that God instructed Elijah to drink from a brook and assured him that ravens would bring him food. This shows how God provides for His people, even in difficult times.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It indicates God's control over nature and His ability to provide for His servants in unexpected ways.
The brook represents a source of life and sustenance during a drought, symbolizing God's provision.
It shows that God is attentive to the needs of His prophets and will provide for them, even through unconventional means.
We learn to trust in God's provision and care, especially during challenging times.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I seen God provide for me in unexpected situations?
- How can I trust God more fully in times of need?
- What does this passage teach me about God's character?
- How can I be a source of provision for others, as God was for Elijah?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Kings 17:4 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook,.... The water of that was to be his drink: and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there; whereby he should be provided with food to eat; by
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there , [ haa`orªbiym (H6158); Septuagint, tois koraxin].
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy Biblei.e. I have decreed or appointed. Or, I shall command, i.e. effectually move them, by instincts and inclinations which I shall put into them, which shall be as forcible with them as a law or command is to men. God is said to command both brute creatures, as , and senseless things, as ,12 Psa 78:23 45:12, when he causeth them to do the things which he intends to effect by them. I have commanded the ravens; which he names, and chooseth for this work; partly to succour the prophet’ s faith against human infirmity, by the credibility of the thing; there being many ravens in those parts, and those delighting to reside near brooks of water; and that sort of creatures being apt and accustomed to…
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments1 Kings 17:4 And it shall be, [that] thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.Ver. 4. Thou shalt drink of the brook.] Adam’ s ale (water) he had, and food cooked by the angels, likely; though the Rabbis tell us - but who told them? - that the ravens pillaged it out of king Ahab’ s kitchen. And I have commanded the ravens,] i.e., I have prepared them, and put this instinct into them. All creatures are ready to serve the saints. God hath taken the best of them, and bound them over to cater for his people. Peter Martyr observeth, that the ravens especially did owe the Lord this service, for the benefit which they singularly above other fowls enjoy by…
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(4) The ravens.—Of the accuracy of this rendering, which is that of almost all the ancient versions and of Josephus, there can be little doubt. The singularly prosaic interpretations, substituted for this striking and significant record of miracle by some ancient and modern writers (adopting slight variations of the Hebrew vowel points)—such as “Arabs,” “merchants,” “inhabitants of a city Orbi or the rock Oreb”—seem to have arisen simply from a desire to get rid of what seemed a strange miracle, at the cost (be it observed) of substituting for it a gross improbability; for how can it be supposed that such regular sustenance by human hands of the persecuted prophet could have gone on in the…
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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 4. I have commanded the ravens to feed thee] Thou shalt not lack the necessaries of life; thou shalt be supplied by an especial providence. See more on this subject at the end of the chapter. 1Kg 17:24.
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges4. thou shalt drink of the brook] The drought had not yet dried it up, but soon it would do so. I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there] Just as in 1 Kings 13:28 the appetite of the lion which had slain the false prophet was supernaturally checked, so that he tare neither the corpse nor the ass, so here the greedy birds were to bring into the valley enough food to suffice for the prophet’s wants as well as for their own. Their nests would be in the caves among which Elijah would find his best hiding-place. Many attempts have been made to explain away this verse by putting different vowel points to the word òøáéí to interpret it as (1) merchants. This some Jews favoured as the raven…
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThe ravens - This is the translation of most of the ancient versions; others, omitting the points, which are generally allowed to have no authority, read “Arabians;” others, retaining the present
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Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
And you are to drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.”
You shall drink from the brook. I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.”
And you are to drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.”
Drink from the stream; I have already told the ravens to bring you food there.”
Tyndale line
And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.
And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.
And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.
And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.
And thou shalt drinke of the riuer: and I haue comanded the rauens to feede thee there.
Strictly literal
And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the torrent; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.
and it hath been, from the brook thou dost drink, and the ravens I have commanded to sustain thee there.'
and it has been [that] you drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to sustain you there.”
And it shall be, that out of the brook shalt thou drink; and the ravens have I ordained to sustain thee there.
It will happen that you will drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.”
From the Latin
And there thou shalt drink of the torrent: and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there.
Simplified
You can drink from the brook, and I have ordered ravens to bring you food you there.”
The water of the stream will be your drink, and by my orders the ravens will give you food there.
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 agree in their wording, with all eight words matching in the Hebrew and Greek versions. This consistency suggests a strong preservation of the original message across these texts.
וְהָיָ֖ה מֵהַנַּ֣חַל תִּשְׁתֶּ֑ה וְאֶת־ הָעֹרְבִ֣ים צִוִּ֔יתִי לְכַלְכֶּלְךָ֖ שָֽׁם׃
8 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 Kings 17:4
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.
The Hebrew word הָיָה (hayah) is a primitive root meaning to exist or become, and it encompasses a range of meanings including to happen, occur, and come to pass. It is often used in narrative contexts, particularly in phrases like "and it came to pass." The word can also denote a state of being or existence, and it appears frequently in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
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.
H1961 הָיָה fall out, come to pass, become, be .. . . 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
1961 hayah haw-yaw
a primitive root (compare 1933); to exist, i.e. be or become,
come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or
auxiliary):--beacon, X altogether, be(-come), accomplished,
committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint,
fall, + follow, happen, X have, last, pertain, quit
(one-)self, require, X use.
see HEBREW for 01933
הָיָה (ha.yah) — to be.
1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out
1a) (Qal)
1a1) ---
1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass
1a1b) to come about, come to pass
1a2) to come into being, become
1a2a) to arise, appear, come
1a2b) to become
1a2b1) to become
1a2b2) to become like
1a2b3) to be instituted, be established
1a3) to be
1a3a) to exist, be in existence
1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time)
1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality)
1a3d) to accompany, be with
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about
1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Conj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms — Verb · Qal · sequential perfect third person masculine singularHc/Vqq3ms
נַ֫חַל (*nachal*) primarily refers to a torrent or stream, often associated with a valley or wadi where water flows, particularly in winter. It can also denote a shaft of a mine. Additionally, the term may relate to palm trees in certain contexts. The word appears in various forms in the Old Testament, including references in Psalms and Ezekiel.
נַ֫חַל n.m. torrent, torrent-valley, wady
base
[נַ֫חַל] n.[m.] perh. palm-tree;—only pl. abs., Nu 24:6
ref
H5158a נַ֫חַל torrent, torrent-valley, wady H5158b נַ֫חַל perh. palm-tree
5158 nachal nakh'-al
or (feminine) nachlah (Psalm 124:4) {nakh'-law}; or nachalah
(Ezekiel 47:19; 48:28) {nakh-al-aw'}; from 5157 in its
original sense; a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by
implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a
shaft (of a mine):--brook, flood, river, stream, valley.
see HEBREW for 05157
נַ֫חַל (na.chal) — torrent: river.
: river/bed
1) torrent, valley, wadi, torrent-valley
1a) torrent
1b) torrent-valley, wadi (as stream bed)
1c) shaft (of mine)
Also means: na.chal (נַ֫חַל ": valley" H5158N)
נַ֫חַל (na.chal) — palm-tree.
palm-tree
נַ֫חַל (na.chal) — Brook.
§ palm-tree
נַ֫חַל (na.chal) — (Eshcol) Valley.
Combined with esh.kol (אֶשְׁכֹּל " of Eshcol" H0812H)
§ palm-tree
נַ֫חַל (na.chal) — (Shittim) Valley.
Combined with shit.tim (שִׁטִּים " of Shittim" H7851H)
§ palm-tree
נַ֫חַל (na.chal) — (Sorek) Valley.
Combined with s.vo.req (שֹׂרֵק " of Sorek" H7796)
§ palm-tree
נַ֫חַל (na.chal) — Brook.
§ palm-tree
נַ֫חַל (na.chal) — Brook.
palm-tree
Another name of shi.chor (שִׁיחוֹר "Shihor" H7883G)
נַ֫חַל (na.chal) — Brook.
palm-tree
Another name of shi.chor (שִׁיחוֹר "Shihor" H7883G)
Prep | Art | N-ms — Preposition · particle · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Td/Ncmsa
שָׁתָה (shathah) means 'to drink' and can refer to both literal drinking and figurative uses, such as feasting or experiencing God's wrath. It is a primitive root that appears in various forms, including Qal and Niphal, indicating actions like drinking and being drunk. The lexicons note its connection to the Aramaic equivalent שְׁתָה (she.tah), but do not present significant disagreements.
שָׁתָה 217 vb. drink
Qal 216
Niph. all which is (may be) drunk
base
H8354 שָׁתָה drink
8354 shathah shaw-thaw'
a primitive root; to imbibe (literally or figuratively):--X
assuredly, banquet, X certainly, drink(-er, -ing), drunk
(X -ard), surely. (Prop. intensive of 8248.)
see HEBREW for 08248
שָׁתָה (sha.tah) — to drink.
1) to drink
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to drink
1a1a) of drinking cup of God's wrath, of slaughter, of wicked deeds (fig)
1a2) to feast
1b) (Niphal) to be drunk
Aramaic equivalent: she.tah (שְׁתָה "to drink" H8355)
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect second person masculine singularHVqi2ms
See FOOD; DRINK, STRONG.
Drink
The drinks of the Hebrews were water, wine, “strong drink,” and vinegar. Their drinking vessels were the cup, goblet or “basin,” the “cruse” or pitcher, and the saucer.
To drink water by measure (Ezek. 4:11), and to buy water to drink (Lam. 5:4), denote great scarcity. To drink blood means to be satiated with slaughter.
The Jews carefully strained their drinks through a sieve, through fear of violating the law of Lev. 11:20, 23, 41, 42. (See Matt. 23:24. “Strain at” should be “strain out.”)
→ INTOXICATING
See ABSTINENCE, TOTAL
→ See DRUNKARD
→ See DRUNKENNESS
→ See WINE
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HC/To — Conjunction · particleHC/To
עֹרֵב (oreb) means 'raven' and is derived from the root meaning related to its dark color. The entries consistently identify it as a raven without additional nuances or variations in meaning.
עֹרֵב n.m. raven
base
H6158 עֹרֵב raven
6158 `oreb o-rabe'
or mowreb {o-rabe'}; from 6150; a raven (from its dusky
hue):--raven.
see HEBREW for 06150
עֹרֵב (o.rev) — raven.
raven
Art | N-mp — Particle · noun common masculine plural absoluteHTd/Ncmpa
צָוָה (tsavah) is a Hebrew verb meaning to command or give orders. It is built from a primitive root and primarily used in the Piel form, indicating actions like appointing or charging someone with a task. The entries highlight its various applications, including laying charges and sending messengers. There are no noted disagreements among the lexicons.
[צָוָה] 485 vb. Pi. lay charge (upon), give charge (to), charge, command, order
base
H6680 צָוָה Pi. lay charge (upon), give charge (to), charge, command, order
6680 tsavah tsaw-vaw'
a primitive root; (intensively) to constitute,
enjoin:--appoint, (for-)bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give
in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put,
(set) in order.
צָוָה (tsa.vah) — to command.
1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order
1a)(Piel)
1a1) to lay charge upon
1a2) to give charge to, give command to
1a3) to give charge unto
1a4) to give charge over, appoint
1a5) to give charge, command
1a6) to charge, command
1a7) to charge, commission
1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act)
1b) (Pual) to be commanded
V-Piel-Perf-1cs — Verb · Piel · perfect first person common singularHVpp1cs
The Hebrew word כּוּל (kuwl) is a primitive root meaning to sustain or contain. It covers a range of meanings including to measure, hold, nourish, and endure. The entries indicate various forms of the verb, such as Qal, Pilpel, and Hiphil, which express different nuances of sustaining and containing.
[כּוּל] vb. comprehend, contain
Qal who hath comprehended the dust of the earth in a shalish-measure
Pilp. sustain, maintain, contain
Polp. were supplied with food
Hiph. contain, hold, hold in, endure
base
H3557 [כּוּל] comprehend, contain .sustain, maintain, contain
. were supplied with food
. contain, hold, hold in, endure
3557 kuwl kool
a primitive root; properly, to keep in; hence, to measure;
figuratively, to maintain (in various senses):--(be able to,
can) abide, bear, comprehend, contain, feed, forbearing,
guide, hold(-ing in), nourish(-er), be present, make
provision, receive, sustain, provide sustenance (victuals).
כּוּל (kul) — to sustain.
1) to seize, contain, measure
1a)(Qal) to measure, calculate
1b) (Pilpel) to sustain, maintain, contain
1b1) to sustain, support, nourish
1b2) to contain, hold in, restrain
1b3) to support, endure
1c) (Polpal) to be supplied
1d) (Hilpil) to contain, hold, hold in, endure
1d1) to contain
1d2) to sustain, endure
Prep | V-l-Inf-a | Suff — Preposition · verb piel infinitive construct common · suffixHR/Vpcc/Sp2ms
שָׁם (sham) is a Hebrew adverb meaning 'there' or 'thither,' indicating a location or direction. It can also refer to a point in time, translating to 'then.' The word is derived from a relative pronoun and is used in various contexts, including movement and temporal references.
שָׁם adv. there, thither
base
H8033 שָׁם there, thither
8033 sham shawm
a primitive particle (rather from the relative pronoun, 834);
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or
thence:--in it, + thence, there (-in, + of, + out), +
thither, + whither.
see HEBREW for 0834
שָׁם (sham) — there.
1) there, thither
1a) there
1b) thither (after verbs of motion)
1c) from there, thence
1d) then (as an adverb of time)
Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
שָׁם (sham) — (Jerusalem) Is There.
Combined with ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
This name means there, thither
Adv — AdverbHD
