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1 Samuel 1:6 — Word Study

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WLCוְכִֽעֲסַ֤תָּה צָֽרָתָהּ֙ גַּם־ כַּ֔עַס בַּעֲב֖וּר הַרְּעִמָ֑הּ כִּֽי־ סָגַ֥ר יְהוָ֖ה בְּעַ֥ד רַחְמָֽהּ׃

BSABecausekîy the LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah, the covenant God] had closedçâgar [shut, made barren] [Hannah’s] wombrechem [the place of fetal growth, matrix] her rivaltsârâh [adversary, vexer] would provoke herrâʻam [irritate, make angry] viciouslykaʻaç to taunt herkaʻaç [vex, trouble]

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1 Samuel 1:6quick helps
In a sentenceThe LORD closed Hannah's womb, leading to her rival provoking her.
Who is speakingThe narrator describes Hannah's distress and her rival's actions.
Where we areIn the context of Hannah's struggle with infertility and rivalry.
The hard wordכַּעַס
Take awayThe emotional turmoil of rivalry is intensified by divine action.
8 commentators on this verse Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them › clause subjectיהוה verbסָגַר The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
How rare are these words?in the Old Testament

Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.

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Deep Study — 1 Samuel 1:6

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Context — Hannah's Distressgenerated

5But to Hannah he would give a double portion, for he loved her even though the LORD had closed her womb.
6Because the LORD had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival would provoke her and taunt her viciously.
7And this went on year after year. Whenever Hannah went up to the house of the LORD, her rival taunted her until she wept and would not eat.
8“Hannah, why are you crying?” her husband Elkanah asked. “Why won’t you eat? Why is your heart so grieved? Am I not better to you than ten sons?”

1 Samuel 1:6 describes how the LORD's action in closing Hannah's womb resulted in her rival provoking her. This rivalry caused Hannah great distress, highlighting the emotional pain associated with her situation. The narrative sets the stage for Hannah's eventual prayer and plea for a child, which is a significant turning point in her story.


Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
1Leviticus 18:18You must not take your wife’s sister as a rival wife and have sexual relations with her while your wife is still alive.
2Job 6:14A despairing man should have the kindness of his friend, even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 2 references, hung on the phrase they belong to


The Key Word כַּעַס, Ka.'asgenerated

The word כַּעַס (ka'as) is a noun that conveys feelings of vexation and anger. It arises from a root that suggests irritation or sorrow. In this verse, it describes the provocation that Hannah experiences from her rival, intensifying her emotional struggle.

This noun appears in contexts relating to both human and divine emotions, indicating a strong negative feeling. In the narrative, it reflects the emotional turmoil Hannah faces due to her rival's actions, which are exacerbated by her own circumstances.


How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated

The translations agree on the meaning of כַּעַס, using terms like provocation (BSB, KJV, ASV) and vexation (YLT, WEB, BBE) to convey the emotional distress Hannah faces.


Sentence Structuregenerated

The main verb is כִּֽעֲסַ֤תָּה (she provoked), which governs the actions of the rival. The structure shows a cause-and-effect relationship, with the LORD's action leading to the rival's provocations.

The sentence flows from the divine action of סָגַ֥ר (he had closed) to the emotional response of כַּעַס (provocation), illustrating how divine will influences human interactions.


Septuagint Backgroundgenerated

The Septuagint translates כַּעַס as ἠθύμει, which means 'to provoke' or 'to irritate'. This choice emphasizes the emotional distress caused by the rival's actions, aligning with the Hebrew meaning.

The translation reflects a similar understanding of the emotional state of Hannah, maintaining the focus on the provocation stemming from her rival.


In plain words — the whole versegenerated

1 Samuel 1:6 tells us that the LORD had closed Hannah's womb, leading to her rival provoking and taunting her. This situation causes Hannah great distress, emphasizing the emotional pain of rivalry and infertility.


Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated

What does it mean that the LORD closed Hannah's womb?

It signifies that Hannah was unable to conceive, which was a source of great distress and societal stigma in her time.

How did Hannah's rival provoke her?

Hannah's rival taunted her, increasing her emotional pain and highlighting the rivalry between them.

What role does divine action play in this narrative?

The LORD's action sets the stage for Hannah's struggles, illustrating how divine will can influence human relationships and emotions.

What can we learn from Hannah's experience?

Hannah's story teaches about the pain of rivalry and the importance of seeking help through prayer and faith.


Reflection Questionsgenerated

  1. How do I respond to rivalry or provocation in my own life?
  2. What can I learn from Hannah's faith and persistence in prayer?
  3. In what ways do I see God's hand at work in difficult situations?
  4. How can I support others who are experiencing emotional distress?

The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it

The early Church Fathers comment on this verse to illustrate themes of divine action and human emotion, particularly in the context of rivalry and faith.

Gregory the DialogistCommentary on 1 Kings, Book 1, Chapter 1 c. 540–604
17. For the Lord closed the womb of Holy Church, because, rejected by His supreme judgment, it could not give birth to the Jewish people in the faith of our Redeemer.
Early Church Fathers on 1 Samuel 1 →
Gregory the DialogistMoral Exposition c. 540–604
Anna is afflicted by her rival, when immoderate attention to good work disturbs the quiet of inner vision. She is afflicted when she who is proved to be more noble is placed before her, and she is greatly distressed,
Early Church Fathers on 1 Samuel 1 →
Verecundus of JuncaCOMMENTARY ON THE CANTICLE OF Deuteronomy 22.8 d. 552
The word rival [aemulare] has a threefold meaning. First, it means to emulate [imitari], as in “Seek after the greater gifts.” We also read, “It is good that you always be emulated for the good.” Second, it is to envy [invidere],
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Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse

Each of these wrote on 1 Samuel 1:6 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.

John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And her adversary also provoked her sore,.... That is, Peninnah, the other wife of Elkanah; for when a man had more wives, two or more, they were usually at enmity to one another, as the two wives of

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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's Commentary

And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb. Her adversary also provoked her sore , [ tsaaraataah (H6869), her rival]. The conduct of Peninnah was most unbecoming.

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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Her adversary, or, her troubler, or vexer, or enemy; for so her envy or jealousy made her, though so nearly related. Compare . To make her fret, against her husband, or against God, or within herself.

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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 1:6 And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb.Ver. 6. And her adversary also provoked her sore.] Aemula eius: num ita vocantur uxores digamorum Peninnah, her corival, an insolent spiteful creature, vexatious, as the Hebrew word signifieth, and violent. For to make her fret.] Or, To make her to thunder, and cause a rattle in the house, by chiding and chafing. Peninnah provoked her on purpose, and for that purpose: this was an aggravation of her sin, as it is likewise of theirs that put a word out on purpose to enrage, vex, disgrace, or discountenance another. Piscator rendereth it, Propterea quid intonabat, because she…

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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(6) And her adversary also provoked her sore.—Jealousy, grief, anger, malice, the many bitter fruits of this way of living, so different to God’s original appointment, here show themselves. The one sin of polygamy poisons the whole home life of the family, in all other respects apparently a quiet, Godfearing, orderly household.

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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Verse 6. And her adversary] That is, Peninnah. Provoked her sore] Was constantly striving to irritate and vex her, to make her fret - to make her discontented with her lot, because the Lord had denied her children.

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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

6. her adversary] Peninnah. The cognate verb is used in Leviticus 18:18, “Thou shalt not take a wife to her sister to vex her.”

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Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

6. Her adversary — Peninnah, who was jealous of Hannah because of the peculiar favours shown her.

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The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company

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

BSBBerean Standard Bible2020

Because the LORD had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival would provoke her and taunt her viciously.

WEBWorld English Bible2000

Her rival provoked her severely, to irritate her, because Yahweh had shut up her womb.

MSBMajority Standard Bible2022

Because the LORD had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival would provoke her viciously to taunt her.

NETBNew English Translation2006

Her rival wife used to upset her and make her worry, for the Lord had not enabled her to have children.

Tyndale line

KJVKing James Version1611

And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb.

ASVAmerican Standard Version1901

And her rival provoked her sore, to make her fret, because Jehovah had shut up her womb.

RVARevised Version, American1894

And her rival provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb.

NWBWebster's Bible1833

And her adversary also provoked her greatly, to make her fret, because the LORD had made her barren.

GNVGeneva Bible1599

And her aduersarie vexed her sore, forasmuch as she vpbraided her, because the Lord had made her barren.

Strictly literal

DBYDarby Translation1890

And her adversary provoked her much also, to make her fret, because Jehovah had shut up her womb.

YLTYoung's Literal Translation1862

and her adversity hath also provoked her greatly, so as to make her tremble, for Jehovah hath shut up her womb.

LSVLiteral Standard Version2020

and her rival has also provoked her greatly, so as to make her tremble, for YHWH has shut up her womb.

ILTInterlinear Literal Translation2000

And her rival also provoked her continually, in order to make her fret; because the Lord had shut up her womb.

ULBUnlocked Literal Bible2017

Her rival provoked her severely in order to irritate her, because Yahweh had closed her womb.

From the Latin

DRADouay-Rheims (Challoner)1899

Her rival also afflicted her, and troubled her exceedingly, insomuch that she upbraided her, that the Lord had shut up her womb:

Simplified

FBVFree Bible Version2020

Her rival—the other wife—would taunt her badly to upset her because the Lord hadn't given her any children.

BBEBible in Basic English1949

And the other wife did everything possible to make her unhappy, because the Lord had not let her have children;

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.

וְandclauseverbכִֽעֲסַ֤תָּsheobjectהprovoked.hernoun phrase · subjectצָֽרָתָrivalהּ֙hernoun phrase · adverbialגַּםalsoכַּ֔עַסprovocationprepositional phrase · prepositionalprepositional phraseבַּinעֲב֖וּרorderclauseverbהַרְּעִמָ֑toobjectהּdisconcert.herכִּֽי(dm)clauseverbסָגַ֥רhe.had.closedsubjectיְהוָ֖הYahwehprepositional phrase · prepositionalבְּעַ֥דbehindnoun phraseרַחְמָֽwombהּher

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 largely agree in their wording, with a notable correspondence in the key terms. However, the Septuagint's phrasing and word order differ from the Hebrew text, which is typical of translation practices.

Masoretic TextLeningrad Codex, c. AD 1008 — the text this page is built on

וְכִֽעֲסַ֤תָּה צָֽרָתָהּ֙ גַּם־ כַּ֔עַס בַּעֲב֖וּר הַרְּעִמָ֑הּ כִּֽי־ סָגַ֥ר יְהוָ֖ה בְּעַ֥ד רַחְמָֽהּ׃

Septuagintthe Greek the translators chose, word by word
וְכִֽעֲסַ֤תָּהτὴνצָֽרָתָהּ֙τῆςגַּם־καὶכַּ֔עַסἠθύμειבַּעֲב֖וּרτοῦτοכִּֽי־ὅτιסָגַ֥רσυνέκλεισενיְהוָ֖הκύριοςבְּעַ֥דπερὶרַחְמָֽהּ׃τὴν

10 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

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.

1 Samuel 1:6כָּעַסand she proand she provokeכָּעַסבַּצָּרָהrival herrival herבַּצָּרָהגַּםalsoalsoגַּםכַּ֫עַסprovocationprovocationכַּ֫עַסעָבוּרin orderin orderעָבוּררָעַםto disconceto disconcert hרָעַםכִּיforforכִּיסָגַרhe had closhe had closedסָגַריהוהYahwehYahwehיהוהבַּ֫עַדbehindbehindבַּ֫עַדרֶ֫חֶםwomb herwomb herרֶ֫חֶםכָּעַסto provoketo provokeכָּעַסהָיָהto beto beהָיָהעַדtilltillעַדרָחַםto have coto have compassרָחַםצַרnarrownarrowצַרעָבַרto passto passעָבַרכַּ֫עַסvexationvexationכַּ֫עַסאַחֵרanotheranotherאַחֵרעֵתtimetimeעֵתיָשַׁעto saveto saveיָשַׁעתְּמוֹלyesterdayyesterdayתְּמוֹלשִׁלְשֹׁםthree daysthree days agoשִׁלְשֹׁםאֱוִילfool(ish)fool(ish)אֱוִילאֲדָמָהland: soilland: soilאֲדָמָהבָּרַךְto blessto blessבָּרַךְמְלֹאfullnessfullnessמְלֹאאֵלgodgodאֵליָדַעto knowto knowיָדַע
meets it a little oftener than chancemeets it far oftener than chancebuilt from the same roottwo words of the verse share ita word of this versea related word

Lexicons — every word in 1 Samuel 1:6

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.

and she provoked her rival her also provocation in order to disconcert her for he had closed Yahweh behind womb her
וְכִֽעֲסַ֤תָּהve.khi.'a.Sa.tah and she provoked her H3707 Verb piel sequential perfect third person feminine singular · suffix
54× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This verb means to provoke or make someone angry, like in Psalm 106 where it describes the Israelites' actions that angered God. It can also mean to grieve or be indignant. It's a strong emotion.
Amplified meaning
vex, trouble
Tyndale gloss
to provoke
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

כָּעַס (ka`as) is a Hebrew verb that conveys a range of emotions related to anger and vexation. It can mean to be angry, vexed, or indignant, and can also imply provoking someone to anger. The word has different forms, including Qal (to be angry), Piel (to provoke to anger), and Hiphil (to vex).

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

כָּעַס vb. be vexed, angry

Qal

be vexed, indignant

be angry

Piel. provoke to anger

Hiph.

vex

vex, provoke to anger

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3707 כָּעַס be vexed, angry

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3707 ka`ac kaw-as'

a primitive root; to trouble; by implication, to grieve,

rage, be indignant:--be angry, be grieved, take indignation,

provoke (to anger, unto wrath), have sorrow, vex, be wroth.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

כָּעַס (ka.as) — to provoke.

1) to be angry, be vexed, be indignant, be wroth, be grieved, provoke to anger and wrath

1a) (Qal)

1a1) to be vexed, be indignant

1a2) to be angry

1b) (Piel) to provoke to anger

1c) (Hiphil)

1c1) to vex

1c2) to vex, provoke to anger

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj | V-Piel-Perf-3fs | Suff — Verb piel sequential perfect third person feminine singular · suffix
Hc/Vpq3fs/Sp3fs
and she provoked her rival her also provocation in order to disconcert her for he had closed Yahweh behind womb her
צָֽרָתָהּ֙tza.ra.Tah rival her H6869 Noun common feminine singular construct · suffix
73× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A vexer is someone who causes trouble or distress, like a rival wife, used in the Bible to describe relationships or situations that cause anguish or affliction, as seen in the book of Genesis.
Amplified meaning
adversary, vexer
Tyndale gloss
dearth
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word צָרָה (*tsarah*) is built from the root meaning tightness or trouble. It covers a range of meanings including dearth, distress, and adversary, as well as specifically referring to a rival wife. The entries note its use in contexts of adversity and anguish, with a specific reference to 1 Samuel 1:6.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

בַּצָּרָה n.f. dearth, destitution

base

צָרָה 72 n.f. id. [r.dz.ac] straits, distress

base

[צָרָה] n.f. vexer, rival-wife;—sf. 1 S 1:6.

ref

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6869a בַּצָּרָה dearth, destitution H6869b צָרָה id. [6862b] H6869c צָרָה vexer, rival-wife

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6869 tsarah tsaw-raw'

feminine of 6862; tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble);

transitively, a female rival:--adversary, adversity,

affliction, anguish, distress, tribulation, trouble.

see HEBREW for 06862

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

בַּצָּרָה (bats.tsa.rah) — dearth.

death, destitution

צָרָה (tsa.rah) — distress.

straits, distress, trouble

צָרָה (tsa.rah) — vexer.

vexer, rival wife

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-fs | Suff — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffix
HNcfsc/Sp3fs
and she provoked her rival her also provocation in order to disconcert her for he had closed Yahweh behind womb her
גַּם־gam- also H1571 Adverb
769× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Tyndale gloss
also
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

גַּם (gam) is an adverb meaning 'also' or 'moreover,' indicating addition or emphasis. It can express various nuances, such as 'even,' 'indeed,' or 'but.' The term is often used in a correlational manner, as in 'both...and.' It appears in contexts that require clarification or reinforcement of a statement.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

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

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1571 גַּם denoting addition, also, moreover, yea

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1571 gam gam

by contraction from an unused root meaning to gather;

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea,

though; often repeated as correl. both...and:--again, alike,

also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and , but, either...or,

even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover,

nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

גַּם (gam) — also.

1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea

1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis)

1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative)

1c) even (for stress)

1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax)

1e) also (of correspondence or retribution)

1f) but, yet, though (adversative)

1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case)

2) (TWOT) again, alike

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HD — Adverb
HD
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

ol'-so: In the Greek kai, when it is equivalent to "also" or "even," is always placed before the word or phrase which it is intended to emphasize (e.g. Ac 12:3; 1 Joh 4:21). Mt 6:14 should therefore read, "Your heavenly Father will forgive you also"; Lu 6:13, "Whom also he named apostles"; Heb 8:6, "The mediator of a better covenant also"; and 1Th 4:14, `If we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so also (we believe that) those who are fallen asleep in Jesus, God will bring with Him.'

and she provoked her rival her also provocation in order to disconcert her for he had closed Yahweh behind womb her
כַּ֔עַסKa.'as provocation H3708 Noun common · masculine singular absolute
25× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This noun refers to the feeling of anger or frustration, like in Deuteronomy 32 where it describes God's vexation with the Israelites. It can also mean grief or provocation. It's a strong negative emotion.
Tyndale gloss
vexation
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

כַּ֫עַס (ka.as) refers to feelings of vexation and anger, encompassing grief and provocation. It is derived from a root that suggests a sense of irritation or sorrow. The word appears in contexts relating to both human and divine emotions, indicating a range of feelings from frustration to wrath.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

כַּ֫עַס n.m. vexation, anger

base

כַּ֫עַשׂ n.m.

vexation, grief

vexation, anger

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3708a כַּ֫עַס vexation, anger H3708b כַּ֫עַשׂ . vexation, grief

. vexation, anger

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3708 ka`ac kah'-as

or (in Job) kaoas {kah'-as}; from 3707; vexation: -anger,

angry, grief, indignation, provocation, provoking, X sore,

sorrow, spite, wrath.

see HEBREW for 03707

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

כַּ֫עַס (ka.as) — vexation.

anger, vexation

Also means: ka.as (כַּ֫עַשׂ "vexation" H3708B)

כַּ֫עַשׂ (ka.as) — vexation.

1) anger, vexation, provocation, grief

1a) vexation

1a1) of men

1a2) of God

1b) vexation, grief, frustration

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absolute
HNcmsa
and she provoked her rival her also provocation in order to disconcert her for he had closed Yahweh behind womb her
בַּעֲב֖וּרba.'a.Vur in order H5668 Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct
49× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew word means for the sake of or because of something, like in Genesis when God acts on account of his people's needs. It shows a reason or purpose behind an action. The KJV often translates it as because of or for someone's sake.
Tyndale gloss
for the sake of
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word עָבוּר (*'abuwr*) is used only in the forms בַּעֲבוּר and בַּעֲבֻר, functioning as a preposition and conjunction. It conveys meanings such as 'for the sake of,' 'on account of,' and 'in order that.' The entries indicate it derives from the root related to crossing or transit.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[עָבוּר] n. only in בַּעֲבוּר 47, בַּעֲבֻר, prep. and conj. for the sake of, on account of, in order that

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5668 עָבוּר only in בַּעֲבוּר, בַּעֲבֻר, prep. and conj. for the sake of, on account of, in order that

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5668 `abuwr aw-boor'

or rabur {aw-boor'}; passive participle of 5674; properly,

crossed, i.e. (abstractly) transit; used only adverbially, on

account of, in order that:--because of, for (...'s sake),

(intent) that, to.

see HEBREW for 05674

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

עָבוּר (a.vur) — for the sake of.

prep

1) for the sake of, on account of, because of, in order to

conj

2) in order that

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HR/Ncmsc — Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct
HR/Ncmsc
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

or'-der (`arakh, "to arrange"; tassein ( diatassein, taxis, tagma)): "Order" in Biblical phrases may indicate

(1) arrangement in rows,

(2) sequence in time,

(3) classification and organization,

(4) likeness or manner,

(5) regulation, direction or command, or

(6) the declaring of a will.

In many passages it is difficult if not impossible to determine from the English text alone in which of these senses the word is used.

1. Arrangement in Rows:

The fundamental idea suggested by the Hebrew, Greek and English words is that of arrangement in rows. Thus "order" is used in the Bible of arranging wood for an altar (Le 1:7; 1Ki 18:33; compare Hebrew Ge 22:9; Isa 30:33); of laying out…

and she provoked her rival her also provocation in order to disconcert her for he had closed Yahweh behind womb her
הַרְּעִמָ֑הּha.re.'i.Mah to disconcert her H7481 Verb hiphil infinitive construct common · suffix
13× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew word means to make a loud, rumbling sound like thunder, and can also describe being violently angry or agitated, as seen in Psalm 104:7. It can be translated as thunder, roar, or trouble. In the Bible, it often describes God's powerful voice.
Amplified meaning
irritate, make angry
Tyndale gloss
to thunder
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

רָעַם (ra`am) is a Hebrew verb primarily meaning 'to thunder.' It can refer to the sound of thunder or the act of causing thunder, with additional meanings of agitation or irritation. The entries indicate that it can be used in both the Qal and Hiphil forms, covering a range of meanings from making thunderous sounds to causing trembling.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[רָעַם] vb. denom. thunder

Qal make the sound of thunder, thunder

Hiph. thunder, cause to thunder

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7481 רָעַם vb. denom. thunder

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7481 ra`am raw-am'

a primitive root; to tumble, i.e. be violently agitated;

specifically, to crash (of thunder); figuratively, to irritate

(with anger):--make to fret, roar, thunder, trouble.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

רָעַם (ra.am) — to thunder.

1) to thunder

1a) (Qal)

1a1) to make the sound of thunder, thunder

1a2) to rage

1b) (Hiphil)

1b1) to thunder, cause thunder

1b2) to tremble, cause to tremble (by extension)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
V-Hiphil-Inf-a | Suff — Verb hiphil infinitive construct common · suffix
HVhcc/Sp3fs
and she provoked her rival her also provocation in order to disconcert her for he had closed Yahweh behind womb her
כִּֽי־ki- for H3588 Particle
4,483× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Tyndale gloss
for
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

כִּי (ki) is a conjunction primarily meaning 'that,' 'for,' or 'when.' It indicates causal relationships and can express conditions like 'if' or 'though.' The word is versatile, appearing in various contexts to convey certainty, exception, or concession. Notably, it can combine with other particles to modify its meaning, such as in the phrase כִּי אם־ (ki im), meaning 'that if.'

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

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, since

base

כִּי אם־

each part. retaining its independent force, and relating to a different clause:

that if

for if

(About 140 t.) the two particles being closely conjoined, and relating to the same clause—

limiting the prec. clause, except

the if being neglected, and treated as pleonastic, so that the clause is no longer a limitation of the preceding clause but a contradiction of it: but rather, but

after an oath, surely

base

כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3588a כִּי 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, since

H3588b כִּי אם־ . each part. retaining its independent force, and relating to a different clause: . that if

. for if

. (About 140 t.) the two particles being closely conjoined, and relating to the same clause— . limiting the prec. clause, except

. the if being neglected, and treated as pleonastic, so that the clause is no longer a limitation of the preceding clause but a contradiction of it: but rather, but

. after an oath, surely

H3588c כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3588 kiy kee

a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional

prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent

or consequent; (by implication) very widely used as a relative

conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by

other particles annexed:--and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch,

where-)as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else,

even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, +

nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then,

therefore, + (al- )though, + till, truly, + until, when,

whether, while, whom, yea, yet.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

כִּי (ki) — for.

1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since

1a) that

1a1) yea, indeed

1b) when (of time)

1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force)

1c) because, since (causal connection)

1d) but (after negative)

1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if

1f) but rather, but

1g) except that

1h) only, nevertheless

1i) surely

1j) that is

1k) but if

1l) for though

1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

כִּי [אם] (ki im) — that if: except.

1) except if

1a) but if

1b) even though

כִּי [עַל כֵּן] (ki [al ken]) — for as that: since.

1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since

1a) that

1a1) yea, indeed

1b) when (of time)

1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force)

1c) because, since (causal connection)

1d) but (after negative)

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Conj — Particle
HTc
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

for (ki (conjunction), le, from 'el (preposition), and various other words. In the New Testament also the words are various, chiefly gar, kai gar, hoti (conjunctions); anti apo eis dia (accusative), epi (dative and accusative), peri (genitive), pros (genitive and accusative), huper (genitive) (prepositions)): the English Revised Version and the American Standard Revised Version give in many cases more literal or more accurate renderings than those in the King James Version.

In the New Testament the most important preps. from a doctrinal point of view are anti, "face to face," "over against," "instead," "on behalf of," peri, "around," "about," "concerning," huper, "over," "on behalf of." The first has been claimed as stating the substitutionary nature of Christ's sacrifice as contrasted with huper and peri, more frequently used of it. But, although anti in the New Testament often means…

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and she provoked her rival her also provocation in order to disconcert her for he had closed Yahweh behind womb her
סָגַ֥רsa.Gar he had closed H5462 Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
91× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
To shut means to close something, like a door or a container. In the Bible, this word is used to describe surrendering or giving something up, like in the book of Ezra where the Israelites shut themselves in to pray.
Amplified meaning
shut, made barren
Tyndale gloss
to shut
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

סָגַר (sagar) means to shut or close, with various applications including shutting doors, closing up breaches, and imprisoning. It can also imply delivering someone up or surrendering. The verb appears in different forms, such as Qal (to shut), Niphal (to be shut up), and Piel (to deliver up). The term is associated with the concept of being tightly sealed or enclosed.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

סָגַר vb. shut, close

Qal

shut door

close in upon

close up breach

Pt. pass., closed up = closely joined with tight seal

elsewhwere only Pt. pass. (gold shut up, and so prized, rare, fine?)

Niph.

subj. pers. be shut up

be shut, closed, of city gates

Pi. deliver up to (leave no other opening for one, shut one up to)

Pu.

of cities

of prisoners

of doors

Hiph.

deliver up to

shut up

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5462 סָגַר shut, close .. shut door

. . close in upon

. close up breach

. Pt. pass., closed up = closely joined with tight seal

. elsewhwere only Pt. pass. (gold shut up, and so prized, rare, fine?)

. . subj. pers. be shut up

. be shut, closed, of city gates

. deliver up to (leave no other opening for one, shut one up to)

. . of cities

. of prisoners

. of doors

. . deliver up to

. shut up

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5462 cagar saw-gar'

a primitive root; to shut up; figuratively, to

surrender:--close up, deliver (up), give over (up), inclose,

X pure, repair, shut (in, self, out, up, up together), stop, X

straitly.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

סָגַר (sa.gar) — to shut.

1) to shut, close

1a) (Qal)

1a1) to shut

1a2) to close, close up

1a3) closed up, closely joined, shut up

1b) (Niphal)

1b1) to be shut up

1b2) to be shut or closed

1c) (Piel) to shut up, deliver up

1d) (Pual) to be shut up

1e) (Hiphil)

1e1) to deliver up

1e2) to shut up, imprison

2) pure gold

Aramaic equivalent: se.gar (סְגַר "to shut" H5463)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
V-Qal-Perf-3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singular
HVqp3ms
and she provoked her rival her also provocation in order to disconcert her for he had closed Yahweh behind womb her
יְהוָ֖הYah.weh Yahweh H3068 Noun proper
6,528× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Amplified meaning
Yehovah, the covenant God
Tyndale gloss
The Lord
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) is the proper name of the God of Israel, often rendered as Jehovah or the Lord. It signifies the self-existent or eternal nature of God. The name is closely associated with the revelation to Moses in Exodus 3:12-15 and is used in conjunction with other terms to denote sacred places. Some scholars suggest it derives from a root meaning 'to bring into being.'

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יַהְוֶה n.pr.dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים) 2. Many recent scholars explain יַהְוֶה 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 Yahweh

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3068 יהוה i.e. יַהְוֶה n. pr. dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3068 Yhovah yeh-ho-vaw'

from 1961; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish

national name of God:--Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069.

see HEBREW for 01961

see HEBREW for 03050

see HEBREW for 03069

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — LORD.

Jehovah = "the existing One"

1) the proper name of the one true God

1a) unpronounced except with the vowel pointings of a.do.na (אֲדֹנָי "Lord" H0136)

יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — The Lord.

Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — (Jerusalem of) the Lord.

Combined with ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-proper — Noun proper
HNpt
The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
and she provoked her rival her also provocation in order to disconcert her for he had closed Yahweh behind womb her
בְּעַ֥דbe.'Ad behind H1157
105× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word means about, through, or for something, often used to describe location or action. It can be translated as 'about', 'at', 'by', or 'through', depending on the context in which it is used.
Tyndale gloss
about/through/for
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

בַּ֫עַד (ba'ad) is a Hebrew word that functions as a preposition and noun, indicating separation or position, such as 'away from,' 'behind,' 'about,' or 'on behalf of.' It is derived from a root meaning to separate and covers a range of spatial and metaphorical uses. The lexicons agree on its meanings, with variations in emphasis on specific usages.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

בַּ֫עַד subst. prop. separation, with a gen., in separation from, in usage a prep. away from, behind, about, on behalf of

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1157 בַּ֫עַד subst. prop. separation, with a gen., in separation from, in usage a prep. away from, behind, about, on behalf of

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1157 b`ad beh-ad'

from 5704 with prepositional prefix; in up to or over

against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for,

etc.:--about, at by (means of), for, over, through, up (-on),

within.

see HEBREW for 05704

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

בַּ֫עַד (be.ad) — about/through/for.

1) behind, through, round about, on behalf of, away from, about

1a) through (of action)

1b) behind (with verbs of shutting)

1c) about (with verbs of fencing)

1d) on behalf of (metaph. especially with Hithpael)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HAcbsc
HAcbsc
and she provoked her rival her also provocation in order to disconcert her for he had closed Yahweh behind womb her
רַחְמָֽהּ׃rach.Mah womb her H7358 Noun common masculine singular construct · suffix
26× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew word means womb, referring to the place where a fetus grows. It is translated as matrix or womb in the KJV, symbolizing birth and new life. It is a significant concept in biblical culture.
Amplified meaning
the place of fetal growth, matrix
Tyndale gloss
womb
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

רֶ֫חֶם (rechem) means 'womb' and is derived from the root word רָחַם (racham). It primarily refers to the womb itself, but can also denote a woman or female servant. The term appears in contexts related to childbirth and femininity.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

רֶ֫חֶם, רַ֫חַם n.m. womb

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7358 רֶ֫חֶם, רַ֫חַם womb

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7358 rechem rekh'-em

from 7355; the womb (compare 7356):--matrix, womb.

see HEBREW for 07355

see HEBREW for 07356

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

רֶ֫חֶם (re.chem) — womb.

1) womb

1a) womb

1b) womb-man, woman-slave, woman, two women

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffix
HNcmsc/Sp3fs
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