Daniel 12:8 — Word Study
WLCוַאֲנִ֥י שָׁמַ֖עְתִּי וְלֹ֣א אָבִ֑ין וָאֹ֣מְרָ֔ה אֲדֹנִ֕י מָ֥ה אַחֲרִ֖ית אֵֽלֶּה׃ פ
BSA◂Iʼănîy [personally, as an individual] heardshâmaʻ■ [listened attentively, with understanding implied] but I did notlôʼ [absolutely not, to the point of lacking] understandbîyn▸ [discern, comprehend, or grasp the meaning] So I askedʼâmar▸ [spoke, inquired, or requested] My lordʼâdôwn [possessive, indicating a relationship, master, or one having authority] whatmâh [an interrogative, seeking information] will be the outcomeʼachărîyth [result in, or come to pass, end, or final result] of these [things]ʼêl-leh [specific, particular, events, or circumstances]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַאֲנִ֥י | and I | Conjunction, pronoun |
| שָׁמַ֖עְתִּי | I heard | Verb, Qal, perfect first person common singular |
| וְלֹ֣א | and not | Conjunction, particle |
| אָבִ֑ין | I understood | Verb, Qal, imperfect first person common singular |
| וָאֹ֣מְרָ֔ה | and I said ! | Verb qal sequential imperfect first person common singular, suffix |
| אֲדֹנִ֕י | O lord my | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| מָ֥ה | what? | Pronoun |
| אַחֲרִ֖ית | [will be] [the] latter part of | Noun common, feminine singular construct |
| אֵֽלֶּה׃ פ | these [things] | Particle |
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| BSB | I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, “My lord, what will be the outcome of these things?” |
| KJV | And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things? |
| ASV | And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my lord, what shall be the issue of these things? |
| YLT | And I have heard, and I do not understand, and I say, 'O my lord, what [is] the latter end of these?' |
| WEB | I heard, but I didn’t understand. Then I said, “My lord, what will be the outcome of these things?” |
| BBE | And the words came to my ears, but the sense of them was not clear to me: then I said, O my lord, what is the sense of these things? |
Translations agree on the meaning and wording of the verse.
The sentence consists of a main clause followed by a negation and a subordinate inquiry, illustrating Daniel's experience and response.







8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectאֲנִי
verbשָׁמַע
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Deep Study — Daniel 12:8
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Context — Daniel's Vision of the End Timesgenerated
Daniel 12:8 captures Daniel's struggle to comprehend a profound vision regarding the end times. He hears a message but lacks understanding, leading him to seek further clarification from his lord. This moment reflects the broader theme of divine revelation and the mystery surrounding God's plans, as seen in the surrounding verses that discuss the sealing of prophetic words until the end of time.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke 18:34 | But the disciples did not understand any of these things. The meaning was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend what He was saying. |
| 2 | John 12:16 | At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him. |
| 3 | Acts 1:7 | Jesus replied, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority. |
| 4 | 1 Peter 1:11 | trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. |
| 5 | Daniel 12:6 | One of them said to the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, “How long until the fulfillment of these wonders?” |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 6 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — אָבִ֑ין, 'a.Vingenerated
The verb בִּין (biyn) means to understand or discern. It suggests a mental separation or insight, indicating that understanding involves more than just hearing; it requires comprehension and grasping the meaning behind what is heard.
In this verse, Daniel expresses his inability to understand the revelation he has received. This highlights the theme of divine mystery, where even the most attentive listeners may struggle to grasp the full meaning of God's messages.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
Translations generally agree on the meaning of the verse.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb is שָׁמַ֖עְתִּי, I heard, which governs the structure of the verse. The sentence consists of clauses that express Daniel's actions and his inquiry.
The arrangement emphasizes Daniel's experience of hearing and his subsequent lack of understanding, culminating in his question about the outcome of the events he has heard.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates שָׁמַ֖עְתִּי as ἤκουσα, meaning 'I heard.' This choice maintains the focus on the act of hearing, similar to the Hebrew.
However, the LXX's structure may differ from the Hebrew, reflecting its own interpretive choices in conveying the message.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Daniel 12:8 shows Daniel hearing a message but not understanding it. He asks his lord for clarification about what will happen next. This highlights the challenge of grasping divine revelations.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Daniel is expressing his struggle to comprehend the message he has heard, indicating that divine revelations can be complex and challenging to grasp.
By addressing 'my lord,' Daniel acknowledges the authority of the figure he is speaking to, seeking guidance and understanding.
Daniel's question reflects a desire to know the implications and future events related to the revelation he has received, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's plans.
This verse is part of a larger vision where Daniel receives prophetic insights about the end times, highlighting the mystery and complexity of divine revelations.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What are some instances in my life where I have struggled to understand God's messages?
- How can I seek clarity and understanding when I feel confused about spiritual matters?
- In what ways can I be more attentive to the revelations I receive?
- How do I respond when I do not understand something important?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Jerome comments on this passage, noting Daniel's inquiry about the future events following the revelation he received.
Verses 8-10. "And I heard, and understood not. And I said, 'O my lord, what shall happen after these things?' And he said, 'Go, Daniel, for the words are shut up and sealed until the time of the end.Early Church Fathers on Daniel 12 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Daniel 12:8 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd I heard, but understood not,.... Daniel heard what Christ said, in answer to the angel, but he did not understand the meaning of it, which he ingenuously confesses; he did not understand what was
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things? I heard, but I understood not.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy Biblei.e. What is the meaning of all this, of the times, time, and half, when they begin and end; and when the enemies of the churches, and the sufferings of the church, shall have their end.
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsDaniel 12:8 And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what [shall be] the end of these [things]?Ver. 8. And I heard, but I understood not.] This he ingenuously confesseth, for the best know but in part. And if any man thinketh that he knoweth ought, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. Let this be noted by such as profess to know, beyond the periphery of human knowledge, all that is knowable. Any created understanding is but, as Aeschylus saith of fire stolen by Prometheus, παντεχνουπυροςσελας, a spark of the all-wise God’ s fire. The prophets themselves understood not some things that were shown unto them without a further light from the Father of lights, whose…
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(8) I understood not.—He did not understand the answer given in Daniel 12:7. The question did not seem to have had any reply. It had been asked how long the end should continue, and the answer had been only the obscure words, “time, times, and an half.” What shall be the end?—Daniel refers to the “wonderful things” mentioned in Daniel 12:6, and using a different word for “end,” asks which of these wonders is to be the last—i.e., which of them is to come immediately before the end of all things.
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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 8. I heard, but I understand not] Could not comprehend what the time, times, and half time should refer to. These make three years and a half of prophetic time, answering to one thousand two hundred and sixty years.
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges8–13. The answer was far from explicit, so that Daniel did not understand it: he accordingly asked for more definite particulars.
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleAnd I heard, but I understood not - He understood not the full significance of the language employed - “a time, and times, and an half.” This would make it probable that there was something more
Read Albert Barnes on Daniel 12 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, “My lord, what will be the outcome of these things?”
I heard, but I didn’t understand. Then I said, “My lord, what will be the outcome of these things?”
I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, “My lord, what will be the outcome of these things?”
I heard, but I did not understand. So I said, “Sir, what will happen after these things?”
Tyndale line
And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things?
And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my lord, what shall be the issue of these things?
And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my lord, what shall be the issue of these things?
And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things ?
The I heard it, but I vnderstood it not: the said I, O my Lord, what shalbe ye end of these things?
Strictly literal
And I heard, but I understood not. And I said, My lord, what shall be the end of these things?
And I have heard, and I do not understand, and I say, 'O my lord, what [is] the latter end of these?'
And I have heard, and I do not understand, and I say, O my lord, what [is] the latter end of these?
And I heard indeed, but I understood it not: then said I, O my lord, what shall be the end of these things?
I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, “My master, what will be the outcome of all these things?”
From the Latin
And I heard, and understood not. And I said: O my lord, what shall be after these things?
Simplified
I heard the answer, but I didn't understand it. So I asked, “My lord, what's the final result of all this?”
And the words came to my ears, but the sense of them was not clear to me: then I said, O my lord, what is the sense of these things?
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 largely agree on the content of this verse, with 7 of the 9 words matched. The Septuagint reflects a similar understanding but presents the words in its own order.
וַאֲנִ֥י שָׁמַ֖עְתִּי וְלֹ֣א אָבִ֑ין וָאֹ֣מְרָ֔ה אֲדֹנִ֕י מָ֥ה אַחֲרִ֖ית אֵֽלֶּה׃ פ
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.
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 12:8
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.
אֲנִי, transliterated as aniy, is a first-person singular pronoun meaning 'I' or 'me.' It is often used for emphasis and can also imply possession, as in 'mine' or 'myself.' The word is derived from a form that indicates self-reference, and it appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament.
אֲנִי, אָ֑נִי pron. 1s. comm. I
base
H589 אֲנִי, אָ֑נִי I
589 'aniy an-ee'
contracted from 595; I:--I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, X
which, X who.
see HEBREW for 0595
אֲנִי (a.ni) — I.
I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Conj | Pron — Conjunction · pronounHC/Pp1bs
The Hebrew word שָׁמַע (shama`) means 'to hear' and encompasses a range of meanings including listening, obeying, and proclaiming. It is built from a primitive root and can imply attention and understanding. The entries highlight various grammatical forms, such as Qal, Niphal, Piel, and Hiphil, indicating different nuances of hearing and obeying. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
שָׁמַע 1152 vb. hear
Qal 1052
subj. pers. hum.
י׳ (God) subj.
Niph. 42 be heard, of voice, sound
be heard of
be regarded, obeyed
= (favourable) hearing was granted to their voice.
Pi. he caused the people to hear
Hiph. 63
of man
י׳ subj.
base
H8085 שָׁמַע hear
8085 shama` shaw-mah'
a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with
implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to
tell, etc.):--X attentively, call (gather) together, X
carefully, X certainly, consent, consider, be content,
declare, X diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make
to) hear(-ken, tell), X indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be)
obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish,
regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, X surely, tell,
understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
שָׁמַע (sha.ma) — to hear: hear.
: hear
v
1) to hear, listen to, obey
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)
1a2) to hear of or concerning
1a3) to hear (have power to hear)
1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to
1a5) to understand (language)
1a6) to hear (of judicial cases)
1a7) to listen, give heed
1a7a) to consent, agree
1a7b) to grant request
1a8) to listen to, yield to
1a9) to obey, be obedient
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound)
1b2) to be heard of
1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed
1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound
1d2) to sound aloud (musical term)
1d3) to make proclamation, summon
1d4) to cause to be heard
n m
2) sound
שָׁמַע (sha.ma) — to hear: obey.
: obey
v
1) to hear, listen to, obey
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)
1a2) to hear of or concerning
1a3) to hear (have power to hear)
V-Qal-Perf-1cs — Verb · Qal · perfect first person common singularHVqp1cs
לֹא (lo') is a Hebrew word meaning 'not' or 'no.' It serves as a simple negation and can imply absence or prohibition. The word can also be used in various contexts, often combined with other particles for emphasis or clarification. Its Aramaic equivalent is לָא (la), which also means 'not.'
לֹא or לוֹא adv. not
base
H3808 לֹא or לוֹא not
3808 lo' lo
or lowi {lo}; or loh (Deut. 3:11) {lo}; a primitive particle;
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often
used with other particles (as follows):--X before, + or else,
ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never,
no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), (X as though...,(can-), for) not (out
of), of nought, otherwise, out of, + surely, + as truly as, +
of a truth, + verily, for want, + whether, without.
לֹא (lo) — not.
1) not, no
1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition)
1b) not (with modifier-negation)
1c) nothing (subst)
1d) without (with particle)
1e) before (of time)
Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Conj | Part — Conjunction · particleHC/Tn
בִּין (biyn) is a Hebrew verb meaning to discern or understand. It encompasses a range of meanings including perceiving, considering, and teaching, with various forms indicating different nuances, such as being intelligent or discreet. The entries highlight its use in contexts requiring mental separation or insight, but do not present any significant disagreement among lexicographers.
בִּין vb. discern
Qal
perceive
understand, know (with mind)
observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider (with attention)
have discernment, insight, understanding
Niph. be intelligent, discreet, discerning, distinguish, have understanding
Po. he attentively considereth him
Hiph.
understand
give heed to, attend to, observe, discern
give understanding, make understand, teach
Hithp.
shew oneself attentive, consider diligently
get understanding, understand
shew oneself to have understanding
base
H995 בִּין discern .. perceive
. understand, know (with mind)
. observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider (with attention)
. have discernment, insight, understanding
. be intelligent, discreet, discerning, distinguish, have understanding
. he attentively considereth him
. . understand
. give heed to, attend to, observe, discern
. give understanding, make understand, teach
. . shew oneself attentive, consider diligently
. get understanding, understand
. shew oneself to have understanding
995 biyn bene
a primitive root; to separate mentally (or distinguish),
i.e.(generally) understand:--attend, consider, be cunning,
diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct,
have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be
prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause,
make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal)
wise(-ly, man).
בִּין (bin) — to understand.
1) to discern, understand, consider
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to perceive, discern
1a2) to understand, know (with the mind)
1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider
1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding
1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to understand
1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach
1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently
1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct
2) (TWOT) prudent, regard
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs — Verb · Qal · imperfect first person common singularHVqi1cs
אָמַר (amar) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to say' or 'to utter,' with a broad range of uses including to promise, command, or even boast. It appears in various forms, such as in the Qal (to say), Niphal (to be told), and Hiphil (to avow). The entries highlight its versatility in both spoken and internal contexts, though no specific verse is noted.
אָמַר 5287 vb. utter, say
Qal
Say
Say in the heart (= think)
Promise
Command (esp. late)
Niph. be said, told
Hiph. avow, avouch (lit. cause to declare)
Hithp. act proudly, boast
base
H559 אָמַר utter, say .. Say
. Say in the heart (= think)
. Promise
. Command (esp. late)
. be said, told
. avow, avouch (lit. cause to declare)
. act proudly, boast
559 'amar aw-mar'
a primitive root; to say (used with great
latitude):--answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call,
certify, challenge, charge, + (at the, give) command(-ment),
commune, consider, declare, demand, X desire, determine, X
expressly, X indeed, X intend, name, X plainly, promise,
publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), X still, X
suppose, talk, tell, term, X that is, X think, use (speech),
utter, X verily, X yet.
אָמַר (a.mar) — to say.
1) to say, speak, utter
1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend
1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called
1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly
1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch
Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff — Verb qal sequential imperfect first person common singular · suffixHc/Vqw1cs/Sh
The Hebrew word אָדוֹן (*'adown*) means 'lord' and is derived from a root meaning to rule. It covers a range of meanings, referring to both human and divine authority, including terms like master, king, and superintendent. Variations exist for divine references, such as אֲדֹנָי (*Adonai*), distinguishing God from human lords.
אָדוֹן n.m. lord (אֲדֹנִי, אֲדֹנַי, אֲדֹנָי are variations of Mass. pointing to distinguish divine reference fr. human. Pl., with few exc. an intens. pl. of rank; word takes sf. as pl. in all other pers.; so doubtless here. Orig. reading prob. in all cases אֲדֹנַי; אֲדֹנִי now found in J 51 t.)
base
H113 אָדוֹן lord
113 'adown aw-done'
or (shortened) adon {aw-done'}; from an unused root (meaning
to rule); sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine):--
lord, master, owner. Compare also names beginning with
"Adoni-".
אָדוֹן (a.don) — lord.
1) firm, strong, lord, master
1a) lord, master
1a1) reference to men
1a1a) superintendent of household, of affairs
1a1b) master
1a1c) king
1a2) reference to God
1a2a) the Lord God
1a2b) Lord of the whole earth
1b) lords, kings
1b1) reference to men
1b1a) proprietor of hill of Samaria
1b1b) master
1b1c) husband
1b1d) prophet
1b1e) governor
1b1f) prince
1b1g) king
1b2) reference to God
1b2a) Lord of lords (probably = "thy husband, Yahweh")
1c) my lord, my master
1c1) reference to men
1c1a) master
1c1b) husband
1c1c) prophet
1c1d) prince
1c1e) king
1c1f) father
1c1g) Moses
1c1h) priest
1c1i) theophanic angel
1c1j) captain
1c1k) general recognition of superiority
1c2) reference to God
1c2a) my Lord, my Lord and my God
1c2b) Adonai (parallel with Yahweh)
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp1bs
מָה (mah) is a Hebrew word primarily used as an interrogative particle meaning 'what?' or 'how?'. It can also function as an indefinite pronoun, encompassing meanings like 'anything' or 'whatever'. The word is versatile, appearing in various adverbial forms and often used with prefixes to express different nuances, such as reason or manner.
מָה, rarely מָה־, מַה־, מַהּ, מֶה, מַּ, מָ—pron.interrog. and indef. what? how? aught
interrog. what?
Used adverbially
Indef. pron.
With preps.
base
H4100 מָה, rarely מָה־, מַה־, מַהּ, מֶה, מַּ, מָ—pron. interrog. and indef. what? how? aught . interrog. what?
. Used adverbially
. Indef. pron.
. With preps.
4100 mah maw
or mah {mah}; or ma {maw}; or ma {mah}; also meh {meh}; a
primitive particle; properly, interrogative what? (including
how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including
how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and even
relatively, that which); often used with prefixes in various
adverbial or conjunctive senses:--how (long, oft, (-
soever)), (no-)thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing),
whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why.
מָה (mah) — what?.
interr pron
1) what, how, of what kind
1a) (interrogative)
1a1) what?
1a2) of what kind
1a3) what? (rhetorical)
1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what
1b) (adverb)
1b1) how, how now
1b2) why
1b3) how! (exclamation)
1c) (with prep)
1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means?
1c2) because of what?
1c3) the like of what?
1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often?
1c3b) for how long?
1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose?
1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore?
indef pron
2) anything, aught, what may
Part — PronounHPi
אַחֲרִית (achariyth) means 'end' or 'after-part' and encompasses concepts like the future, posterity, and remnants. It can refer to the last time or the latter part of events, often with prophetic implications. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to be behind' and is noted in various contexts, including discussions of time and lineage.
אַחֲרִית 61 n.f. after-part, end
base
H319 אַחֲרִית after-part, end
319 'achariyth akh-ar-eeth'
from 310; the last or end, hence, the future; also
posterity:--(last, latter) end (time), hinder (utter) -most,
length, posterity, remnant, residue, reward.
see HEBREW for 0310
אַחֲרִית (a.cha.rit) — end.
1) after part, end
1a) end, issue, event
1b) latter time (prophetic for future time)
1c) posterity
1d) last, hindermost
Aramaic equivalent: a.cha.rit (אַחֲרִית "latter" H0320)
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular constructHNcfsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
אֵ֫לֶּה (el-leh) means 'these' and is used in various grammatical contexts, often in apposition to a noun with a pronoun suffix. It can appear with or without the definite article and is sometimes paired with other terms like וְאֵלֶּה (and these). The word conveys a sense of proximity or specification, referring to particular items or people.
אֵ֫לֶּה pr.pl.m. & f. these
in appos. to a subst. with a pron. suff. (always without the article)
repeated, אלה … ואלה, these … those
with the art. (but only after a subst. determined likewise by the art.)
with preps.
base
H428 אֵ֫לֶּה these . in appos. to a subst. with a pron. suff. (always without the article)
. repeated, אלה … ואלה, these … those
. with the art. (but only after a subst. determined likewise by the art.)
. with preps.
428 'el-leh ale'-leh
prolonged from 411; these or those:--an- (the) other; one
sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those,
thus, which, who(-m).
see HEBREW for 0411
אֵ֫לֶּה (el.leh) — these.
1) these
1a) used before antecedent
1b) used following antecedent
Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Pron — ParticleHTm
