Daniel 11:26 — Word Study
WLCוְאֹכְלֵ֧י פַת־ בָּג֛וֹ יִשְׁבְּר֖וּהוּ וְחֵיל֣וֹ יִשְׁט֑וֹף וְנָפְל֖וּ חֲלָלִ֥ים רַבִּֽים׃
BSAThose who eatʼâkal [consume, devour] from his provisionspathbag [choice food, delicacies] will seek to destroy himshâbar▸ [break, shatter] his armychayil [military strength, power] will be swept awayshâṭaph▸ [overflow, gush forth] and manyrab [a great number, a multitude] will fallnâphal [be defeated] slainchâlâl [killed, profaned]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְאֹכְלֵ֧י | and [those who] eat | Conjunction, verb qal participle (active) masculine plural common |
| פַת־ | deli- | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| בָּג֛וֹ | -cacies his | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| יִשְׁבְּר֖וּהוּ | they will break him | Verb qal imperfect third person masculine plural, suffix |
| וְחֵיל֣וֹ | and army his | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| יִשְׁט֑וֹף | it will overflow | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| וְנָפְל֖וּ | and they will fall | Verb, Qal, sequential perfect third person common plural |
| חֲלָלִ֥ים | slain [ones] | Adj |
| רַבִּֽים׃ | many | Adj |
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| BSB | Those who eat from his provisions will seek to destroy him; his army will be swept away, and many will fall slain. |
| KJV | Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow: and many shall fall down slain. |
| ASV | Yea, they that eat of his dainties shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow; and many shall fall down slain. |
| YLT | and those eating his portion of food destroy him, and his force overfloweth, and fallen have many wounded. |
| WEB | Yes, those who eat of his delicacies will destroy him, and his army will be swept away. Many will fall down slain. |
| BBE | And his fears will overcome him and be the cause of his downfall, and his army will come to complete destruction, and a great number will be put to the sword. |
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The verse contains a main clause with a clear subject and action, followed by subordinate clauses that detail the consequences of the action.
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Deep Study — Daniel 11:26
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Context — The Prophecy of Conflictgenerated
Daniel 11:26 describes a scenario where those who consume the provisions of a ruler will conspire against him, resulting in the downfall of his military forces and numerous casualties. This verse fits into a broader narrative of conflict and treachery among kings, illustrating the precarious nature of power and loyalty. The surrounding verses provide context for the political intrigues and battles that characterize this prophetic vision.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Samuel 4:2–12 | Saul’s son had two men who were leaders of raiding parties. One was named Baanah and the other Rechab; they were sons of Rimmon the Beerothite of the tribe of Benjamin—Beeroth is considered part of Benjamin, |
| 2 | 2 Kings 8:14 | So Hazael left Elisha and went to his master, who asked him, “What did Elisha say to you?” And he replied, “He told me that you would surely recover.” |
| 3 | 2 Kings 10:6–9 | Then Jehu wrote them a second letter and said: “If you are on my side, and if you will obey me, then bring the heads of your master’s sons to me at Jezreel by this time tomorrow.” Now the sons of the king, seventy in all, were being brought up by the leading men of the city. |
| 4 | Psalm 41:9 | Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. |
| 5 | Micah 7:5–6 | Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 9 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יִשְׁבְּר֖וּ, yish.be.Ru.hugenerated
The verb שָׁבַר (shabar) means to break or shatter. In this context, it indicates an active intent to destroy or undermine. The parsing as a third person masculine plural imperfect verb shows that the action is ongoing and performed by multiple subjects, emphasizing a collective betrayal.
This word carries connotations of violence and destruction, reflecting the intensity of the conflict described. It is used in various contexts throughout the Bible, often in scenarios involving significant conflict or emotional turmoil.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses seek to destroy for יִשְׁבְּר֖וּ. The KJV and ASV also use similar phrasing, maintaining the sense of aggression.
Where translations differ is in the rendering of רַבִּֽים. The BSB, KJV, ASV, and others use many, while the BBE opts for a great number.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb יִשְׁבְּר֖וּ governs the main clause, indicating the action of breaking. This is followed by a noun phrase that serves as the object of the verb, and additional clauses that describe the consequences of this action.
The structure emphasizes the cause-and-effect relationship between betrayal and the resulting downfall, with a clear progression from the act of betrayal to the consequences faced by the army.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates יִשְׁבְּר֖וּ with αὐτόν, meaning 'him.' This choice reflects a direct interpretation of the Hebrew intent, maintaining the focus on the subject of destruction.
The translation choices in the LXX often aim for clarity in conveying the narrative's dramatic tension, aligning closely with the Hebrew text in this instance.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Daniel 11:26 explains that those who consume the provisions of a king will conspire against him, leading to the downfall of his army and many casualties. This illustrates the dangers of betrayal in the context of political power.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It refers to those who benefit from the king's resources, implying a relationship of loyalty that is ultimately betrayed.
It highlights the consequences of betrayal, leading to military defeat and loss of power.
This emphasizes the scale of the conflict and the tragic outcomes of war, showing that many lives will be lost.
It reflects the themes of conflict and the shifting power dynamics among kings, a central focus in the book of Daniel.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways do we see betrayal affecting relationships in our lives today?
- How can understanding the consequences of betrayal help us in our own interactions?
- What can we learn from the downfall of this army about the nature of power and loyalty?
- How does this prophecy resonate with current events or historical conflicts?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Daniel 11:26 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleYea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him,.... Those of his own household, his familiar friends, his courtiers and counsellors, and the generals of his army; his destruction,
Read John Gill on Daniel 11 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryYea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow: and many shall fall down slain.
Read Robert Jamieson on Daniel 11 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleHis most familiar friends and confidants shall be false and treacherous to him, for he shall he overthrown with a great slaughter, as when Nilus overflows the country, for there was the battle, between Mount Casius and Pelusium.
Read Matthew Poole on Daniel 11 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsDaniel 11:26 Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow: and many shall fall down slain.Ver. 26. Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat.] His own courtiers, captains, and pensioners, corrupted by Antiochus, betrayed Philometor. See /Apc 1Ma 1:16-20. In trust I have oft found treason, said Queen Elizabeth.
Read John Trapp on Daniel 11 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(26) They that feed.—The context points to treachery. The false companions of the southern king betray him to the enemy; he is broken, the hostile army pours in, and many are slain. This has been referred to the second campaign of Antiochus in Egypt; however, history is silent of any treachery against Physcon. St. Jerome remarks: “Nostri secundum superiorem sensum interpretantur omnia de Antichristo qui nasciturus est de populo Judœorum, et de Babylone venturus, primum superaturus est regem Egypti, qui est unus de tribus cornibus.”
Read Charles John Ellicott on Daniel 11 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 26. Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat] This is the proof of what has been last noted, that the intrigues of Antiochus, corrupting the ministers and officers of Ptolemy, were the cause of all the disasters that felt on the Egyptian king. They that fed of the portion of his meat - who were in his confidence and pay, and possessed the secrets of the state, betrayed him; and these were the means of destroying him and his army, so that he was defeated, as was before observed.
Read AdamClarke on Daniel 11 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges26. And they that eat of his delicacies (Daniel 1:5) shall break him] some of his courtiers will be his ruin. For the expression, cf. 1 Kings 2:7, ‘those that eat of thy table’; break, as Daniel 11:20. The allusion may be to Eulaeus and Lenaeus, at whose ill-advised suggestion it was that Philometor was first led to think of reconquering Syria, and the former of whom, after the battle of Pelusium, persuaded the king to abandon his country. Ptolemy Macron, also, the very capable (Polyb. xxvii. 12) governor of Cyprus (though this was perhaps later), deserted to Antiochus (2Ma 10:13). and his army shall overflow] i.e. Antiochus’ army. But the pronouns from Daniel 11:25 b refer all to…
Read Cambridge on Daniel 11 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleYea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him - They of his own family; they who are nourished at his table; they who are his cabinet counselors, and professed and confidential friends.
Read Albert Barnes on Daniel 11 →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
Those who eat from his provisions will seek to destroy him; his army will be swept away, and many will fall slain.
Yes, those who eat of his delicacies will destroy him, and his army will be swept away. Many will fall down slain.
Those who eat from his provisions will seek to destroy him; his army will be swept away, and many will fall slain.
Those who share the king’s fine food will attempt to destroy him, and his army will be swept away; many will be killed in battle.
Tyndale line
Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow: and many shall fall down slain.
Yea, they that eat of his dainties shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow; and many shall fall down slain.
Yea, they that eat of his meat shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow: and many shall fall down slain.
Yes, they that feed of the portion of his provisions shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow: and many shall fall down slain.
Yea, they that feede of the portion of his meate, shall destroy him: and his armie shall ouerflowe: and many shall fall, and be slaine.
Strictly literal
And they that eat of his delicate food shall break him, and his army shall be dissolved; and many shall fall down slain.
and those eating his portion of food destroy him, and his force overfloweth, and fallen have many wounded.
and those eating his portion of food destroy him, and his force overflows, and many wounded have fallen.
Yea, they that eat of his food will bring his downfall, and the army of the other will overflow; and many will fall down slain.
Even those who eat his fine food will try to destroy him. His army will be swept away like a flood, and many of them will fall killed.
From the Latin
And they that eat bread with him, shall destroy him, and his army shall be overthrown: and many shall fall down slain.
Simplified
Those closest to him will destroy him. His army will be wiped out—many will fall in battle.
And his fears will overcome him and be the cause of his downfall, and his army will come to complete destruction, and a great number will be put to the sword.
Word by word, the decisions they made
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 presents the verse as it stands, while the Septuagint matches seven of the nine words in the Hebrew. The Dead Sea Scrolls show some agreement with the Masoretic Text, though several words are supplied by an editor due to damage.
וְאֹכְלֵ֧י פַת־ בָּג֛וֹ יִשְׁבְּר֖וּהוּ וְחֵיל֣וֹ יִשְׁט֑וֹף וְנָפְל֖וּ חֲלָלִ֥ים רַבִּֽים׃
7 of the 9 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.
[ואכלי] [פת] [בג׳ו] [ישברו׳הו] [וחיל׳ו] ישטפ [ונפלו] חללים רבים
3 words on the leather — 6 supplied entire by an editor.
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 Daniel 11:26
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.
אָכַל (akal) means 'to eat' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including literal consumption by humans and animals, as well as figurative uses like devouring by fire or destruction. It can describe actions such as feeding or causing to eat, and it also appears in contexts of oppression and destruction. The verb has various forms, indicating different subjects and nuances.
אָכַל 806 vb. eat
Qal
eat, human subject
of beasts, birds, etc., eat, devour
fig. of fire, devour, consume
of sword, devour, slay
in genl., devour, consume, destroy
fig. of oppression, devour the poor
Niph.
be eaten by man
be devoured by fire, consumed
be wasted, destroyed, of flesh
Pu. be consumed
Hiph.
cause to eat, feed with
cause to devoure, obj. sword
base
H398 אָכַל eat .. eat, human subject
. of beasts, birds, etc., eat, devour
. fig. of fire, devour, consume
. of sword, devour, slay
. in genl., devour, consume, destroy
. fig. of oppression, devour the poor
. . be eaten by man
. be devoured by fire, consumed
. be wasted, destroyed, of flesh
. be consumed
. . cause to eat, feed with
. cause to devoure, obj. sword
398 'akal aw-kal'
a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively):--X at
all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up),
feed (with), food, X freely, X in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay)
meat, X quite.
אָכַל (a.khal) — to eat.
1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to eat (human subject)
1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds)
1a3) to devour, consume (of fire)
1a4) to devour, slay (of sword)
1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought)
1a6) to devour (of oppression)
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be eaten (by men)
1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire)
1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh)
1c) (Pual)
1c1) to cause to eat, feed with
1c2) to cause to devour
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to feed
1d2) to cause to eat
1e) (Piel)
1e1) consume
Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Conj | V-Qal — Conjunction · verb qal participle (active) masculine plural commonHC/Vqrmpc
פַּת־בָּג (pathbag) is a masculine noun of Persian origin that refers to a choice portion or delicacy, particularly food meant for a king. The entries consistently describe it as a provision of meat or a dainty, emphasizing its association with luxury and special meals.
[פַּת־בָּג] (read always [פַּתְבָּג]) n.[m.] portion (of food) for king, delicacies
base
H6598 פַּת־בָּג, פַּתְבַּג
6598 pathbag pathbag'
of Persian origin; a dainty:--portion (provision) of meat.
פַּת־בָּג (pat.bag) — choice.
portion of food for king, delicacies
N-ms | Suff — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
פַּת־בָּג (pathbag) is a masculine noun of Persian origin that refers to a choice portion or delicacy, particularly food meant for a king. The entries consistently describe it as a provision of meat or a dainty, emphasizing its association with luxury and special meals.
[פַּת־בָּג] (read always [פַּתְבָּג]) n.[m.] portion (of food) for king, delicacies
base
H6598 פַּת־בָּג, פַּתְבַּג
6598 pathbag pathbag'
of Persian origin; a dainty:--portion (provision) of meat.
פַּת־בָּג (pat.bag) — choice.
portion of food for king, delicacies
HNcmsc/Sp3ms — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3ms
שָׁבַר (shabar) means to break or shatter, with various nuances including breaking in pieces, causing to break out (like bringing to birth), and being broken or crushed. It appears in different forms, such as Qal, Niphal, Piel, Hiphil, and Hophal, indicating active and passive meanings. The lexicons do not present any significant disagreements.
שָׁבַר 148 vb. break, break in pieces
Qal 53 break, lit.
Niph. 57 be broken
Pi. 26 shatter, break
Hiph. cause to break out, i.e. bring to the birth
Hoph. be broken, shattered (in heart)
base
H7665 שָׁבַר break, break in pieces .break, lit.
. be broken
. shatter, break
. cause to break out, i.e. bring to the birth
. be broken, shattered (in heart)
7665 shabar shaw-bar'
a primitive root; to burst (literally or
figuratively):--break (down, off, in pieces, up),
broken((-hearted)), bring to the birth, crush, destroy, hurt,
quench, X quite, tear, view (by mistake for 7663).
see HEBREW for 07663
שָׁבַר (sha.var) — to break.
1) to break, break in pieces
1a) (Qal)
1a1) break, break in or down, rend violently, wreck, crush, quench
1a2) to break, rupture (fig)
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be broken, be maimed, be crippled, be wrecked
1b2) to be broken, be crushed (fig)
1c) (Piel) to shatter, break
1d) (Hiphil) to cause to break out, bring to the birth
1e) (Hophal) to be broken, be shattered
Aramaic equivalent: te.var (תְּבַר "to break" H8406)
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff — Verb qal imperfect third person masculine plural · suffixHVqi3mp/Sp3ms
The Hebrew word חַ֫יִל (*chayil*) encompasses meanings related to strength, efficiency, wealth, and army. It is derived from a root meaning force and can refer to physical might, moral virtue, or resources. The entries consistently highlight its application to soldiers and military forces, with no significant disagreement noted among the lexicons.
חַ֫יִל 244 n.m. strength, efficiency, wealth, army
strength, usu. physical
ability, efficiency, often involving moral worth
wealth
force, army
base
H2428 חַ֫יִל strength, efficiency, wealth, army
2428 chayil khah'-yil
from 2342; probably a force, whether of men, means or other
resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength:--able,
activity, (+) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great)
forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong,
substance, train, (+)valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war,
worthy(-ily).
see HEBREW for 02342
חַ֫יִל (cha.yil) — strength: soldiers.
: soldiers/army
1) strength, might, efficiency, wealth, army
1a) strength
1b) ability, efficiency
1c) wealth
1d) force, army
חֵילֵךְ (che.lek) — Helech.
§ Helech = "your army"
a place near Arvad and Gammad
חַ֫יִל (cha.yil) — strength.
: strong
1) strength, might, efficiency, wealth, army
1a) strength
1b) ability, efficiency
1c) wealth
1d) force, army, soldiers/army
חַ֫יִל (cha.yil) — strength: rich.
: rich/wealth
1) strength, might, efficiency, wealth, army
1a) strength
1b) ability, efficiency
1c) wealth
1d) force, army
חַ֫יִל (cha.yil) — strength: worthy.
: worthy
1) strength, might, efficiency, wealth, army
1a) strength
1b) ability, efficiency
1c) wealth
1d) force, army
Conj | N-ms | Suff — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHC/Ncmsc/Sp3ms
The Hebrew word שָׁטַף (shataph) is a primitive root meaning to overflow or wash off. It encompasses actions such as gushing, inundating, and cleansing, with various forms indicating different nuances like being swept away or rinsed out. The entries consistently highlight its connection to flowing and washing, without significant disagreement among the lexicons.
שָׁטַף vb. overflow, rinse or wash off
Qal
overflow
flow, run
lit., rinse or wash off
Niph. be rinsed out, off
Pu. it shall be scoured and rinsed.
base
H7857 שָׁטַף overflow, rinse or wash off
7857 shataph shaw-taf'
a primitive root; to gush; by implication, to inundate,
cleanse; by analogy, to gallop, conquer:--drown,
(over-)flow(- whelm, rinse, run, rush, (throughly) wash
(away).
שָׁטַף (sha.taph) — to overflow.
1) to wash, rinse, overflow, engulf, rinse or wash off
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to overflow
1a2) to flow, run
1a3) to rinse or wash off
1b) (Niphal) to be swept away, be rinsed out
1c) (Pual) to be rinsed, be scoured and rinsed
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
נָפַל (naphal) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to fall,' encompassing a wide range of applications, including falling by accident, experiencing violent death, or going to ruin. It can also refer to prostrating oneself, attacking, or causing someone to fall. The term appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, often indicating physical or metaphorical downfall.
נָפַל 433 vb. fall, lie
Qal 366
fall, by accident
Esp. of violent death
fig. = go to ruin, perish, etc.
fig. = experience calamity
fall, of a city
Fall prostrate
fall = prostrate oneself before
fall upon one's neck, in embrace
Fall upon = attack
desert or fall away to, go over to
Fig., of deep sleep
Other idiomatic uses
= lie; = lie prostrate
Hiph.
cause to fall
Of causing death; = overthrow, bring to destruction
Esp. of casting lot
Fig., let drop, cause to fail
cause deep sleep to fall
Other idioms
Hithp. throw, or prostrate oneself
base
H5307 נָפַל fall, lie .. fall, by accident
. . Esp. of violent death
. fig. = go to ruin, perish, etc.
. fig. = experience calamity
. fall, of a city
. . Fall prostrate
. fall = prostrate oneself before
. fall upon one's neck, in embrace
. . Fall upon = attack
. desert or fall away to, go over to
. Fig., of deep sleep
. Other idiomatic uses
. = lie; = lie prostrate
. . cause to fall
. Of causing death; = overthrow, bring to destruction
. Esp. of casting lot
. Fig., let drop, cause to fail
. cause deep sleep to fall
. Other idioms
. throw, or prostrate oneself
5307 naphal naw-fal'
a primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications
(intransitive or causative, literal or figurative):--be
accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide
(by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall
(away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have
(inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for 6419), lay
(along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be (X hast) lost,
lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make
to) rot, slay, smite out, X surely, throw down.
see HEBREW for 06419
נָפַל (na.phal) — to fall: fall.
: fall/drop/fail
1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to fall
1a2) to fall (of violent death)
1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before
1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of
1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result
1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to
1a7) to lie, lie prostrate
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate
1b2) to overthrow
1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot
1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.)
1b5) to cause to fall
1c) (Hithpael)
1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon
1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself
1d) (Pilel) to fall
נָפַל (na.phal) — to fall: deserting.
: deserting
1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to fall
1a2) to fall (of violent death)
Conj | V-Qal-3cp — Verb · Qal · sequential perfect third person common pluralHc/Vqq3cp
fol (vb.): The idea of falling is most frequently expressed in Hebrew by naphal, but also by many other words; in Greek by pipto, and its compounds. The uses of the word in Scripture are very varied. There is the literal falling by descent; the falling of the countenance in sorrow, shame, anger, etc. (Ge 4:5,6); the falling in battle (Ge 14:10; Nu 14:3, etc.); the falling into trouble, etc. (Pr 24:16,17); prostration in supplication and reverence (Ge 17:3; Nu 14:5, etc.); falling of the Spirit of Yahweh (Eze 11:5…
חָלָל (chalal) primarily means 'pierced' or 'slain,' often in a context of fatal wounding. It can also refer to something that is 'profaned' or 'defiled.' The word is built from the root associated with piercing and carries both literal and figurative meanings related to death and pollution.
חָלָל 90 n.m. pierced
pierced, fatally wounded
slain
base
חָלָל adj. profaned
base
H2491a חָלָל pierced H2491b חָלָל profaned
2491 chalal khaw-lawl'
from 2490; pierced (especially to death); figuratively,
polluted:--kill, profane, slain (man), X slew, (deadly)
wounded.
see HEBREW for 02490
חָלָל (cha.lal) — slain: killed.
: killed
1) slain, fatally wounded, pierced
1a) pierced, fatally wounded
1b) slain
Also means: cha.lal (חָלָל ": wounded" H2491H)
חָלָל (cha.lal) — profaned.
adj
1) (CLBL) profaned
1a) defiled, profaned (by divorce)
חָלָל (cha.lal) — slain: wounded.
: wounded
1) slain, fatally wounded, pierced
1a) pierced, fatally wounded
1b) slain
Adj — AdjHAampa
רַב (rav) means much, many, or great, often used in contrast to מְעַט (me'at). It can describe abundance in quantity or rank and is also used as a noun for chief or captain. The word conveys a range of meanings from numerous to exceedingly, and it can function as both an adjective and a noun.
רַב 429 adj. much, many, great
(oft. opp. מְעַט)
much: of substances
esp. of collectives, numerous
pl. many
רַב as subst. coll. pers.
cstr. = abounding in
מִן comp. = more numerous than
רַב = abundant, enough
as adv. much, exceedingly
less oft. great
base
רַב 49 n.m. chief
base
H7227a רַב much, many, great . (oft. opp. מְעַט) . . much: of substances
. esp. of collectives, numerous
. pl. many
. רַב as subst. coll. pers.
. cstr. = abounding in
. + מִן comp. = more numerous than
. רַב = abundant, enough
. as adv. much, exceedingly
. less oft. great
H7227b רַב chief
7227 rab rab
by contracted from 7231; abundant (in quantity, size, age,
number, rank, quality):--(in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly),
captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man,
one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold,
things, a time), ((ship-))master, mighty, more, (too, very)
much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous,
populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent).
see HEBREW for 07231
רַב (rav) — many.
adj
1) much, many, great
1a) much
1b) many
1c) abounding in
1d) more numerous than
1e) abundant, enough
1f) great
1g) strong
1h) greater than
adv
1i) much, exceedingly
רַב (rav) — chief.
captain, chief
Aramaic equivalent: rav.re.van (רַבְרְבָן "noble" H7261)
רַב (rav) — (Sidon) the Great.
Combined with tsi.don (צִידוֹן "Sidon" H6721H)
§ captain, chief
Adj — AdjHAampa
MANY, adjective men'ny.
1. Numerous; comprising a great number of individuals.
Thou shalt be a father of many nations. Genesis 17:4.
Not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. 1 Corinthians 1:26.
MANY are the afflictions of the righteous. Psalms 34:12.
It is often preceded by as or so, and followed by so, indicating an equal number.
As many books as you take, so many shall be charged to your account.
So many laws argue so many sins.
It is followed by as.
As many as were willing-hearted brought bracelets. Exodus 34:1.
It precedes an or a, before a noun in the singular number.
Full many a gem of purest ray serene.
2. In low language, preceded by too, it denotes powerful or much; as, they are too many for us.
MANY, noun men'ny. A multitude; a great number of individuals; the people.
O thou fond many
The vulgar and the many are fit only to be led or driven.