Ezekiel 17:14 — Word Study
WLCלִֽהְיוֹת֙ מַמְלָכָ֣ה שְׁפָלָ֔ה לְבִלְתִּ֖י הִתְנַשֵּׂ֑א לִשְׁמֹ֥ר אֶת־ בְּרִית֖וֹ לְעָמְדָֽהּ׃
BSAso that the kingdommamlâkâh [a low kingdom, in subjection] would behâyâh brought lowshâphâl [humble, base] unablebiltîy to lift itself upnâsâʼ [raise, exalt] surviving [only]ʻâmad [standing, enduring] by keepingshâmar [obeying, guarding] his covenantbᵉrîyth [promise, agreement]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| לִֽהְיוֹת֙ | to be | Preposition, verb qal infinitive construct common |
| מַמְלָכָ֣ה | a kingdom | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
| שְׁפָלָ֔ה | lowly | Adj |
| לְבִלְתִּ֖י | to not | Preposition, noun common both singular absolute |
| הִתְנַשֵּׂ֑א | to exalt itself | Verb, Hithpael, infinitive construct common |
| לִשְׁמֹ֥ר | to keep | Preposition, verb qal infinitive construct common |
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| בְּרִית֖וֹ | covenant his | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| לְעָמְדָֽהּ׃ | to continue it | Preposition, verb qal infinitive construct common, suffix |
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| BSB | so that the kingdom would be brought low, unable to lift itself up, surviving only by keeping his covenant. |
| KJV | That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand. |
| ASV | that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand. |
| YLT | That the kingdom may be humble, That it may not lift itself up, To keep his covenant — that it may stand. |
| WEB | that the kingdom might be brought low, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand. |
| BBE | So that the kingdom might be made low with no power of lifting itself up, but might keep his agreement to be his servants. |
Where they part company is שְׁפָלָ֔ה — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence is structured around a main clause with two phrases that provide additional context about the kingdom's condition and its means of survival.
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clause
subjectמַמְלָכָה
verbנָשָׂא
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Deep Study — Ezekiel 17:14
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Context — The Prophecy of the Kingdom's Fategenerated
Ezekiel 17:14 discusses the fate of a kingdom that will be brought low, unable to elevate itself, and will only endure by adhering to its covenant with God. This reflects the broader themes of loyalty and humility found throughout Ezekiel's prophecies, where the consequences of rebellion against God are starkly illustrated. The context reveals the tension between earthly powers and divine sovereignty, as seen in the surrounding verses that detail the actions of kings and their allegiances.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 17:6 | It sprouted and became a spreading vine, low in height, with branches turned toward him; yet its roots remained where it stood. So it became a vine and yielded branches and sent out shoots. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 29:14 | I will restore Egypt from captivity and bring them back to the land of Pathros, the land of their origin. There they will be a lowly kingdom. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 28:43 | The foreigner living among you will rise higher and higher above you, while you sink down lower and lower. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 2:7–30 | The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. |
| 5 | Nehemiah 9:36–37 | So here we are today as slaves in the land You gave our fathers to enjoy its fruit and goodness— here we are as slaves! |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 9 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — שְׁפָלָ֔ה, she.fa.Lahgenerated
The word שָׁפָל (shaphal) means low or humble, and it can refer to both physical height and social status. In this context, it describes the state of the kingdom as one that is diminished or in a position of subjection.
The use of this adjective emphasizes the kingdom's lack of power and its vulnerability. It indicates a state of being that is not only low in stature but also in prestige, aligning with the broader themes of humility and dependence on God's covenant.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against. The BSB uses brought low, which aligns with the meaning of שְׁפָלָ֔ה.
Where translations differ, they do so primarily in rendering שְׁפָלָ֔ה: base (ASV, KJV, NWB, RVA), humble (LSV, YLT), and lowly (NETB, ULB) reflect subtle nuances in the understanding of the kingdom's condition.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb governing the verse is הִתְנַשֵּׂ֑א, to exalt itself, which is complemented by several phrases: a noun phrase describing the kingdom, an adjective indicating its state, and infinitive phrases detailing the conditions of its existence.
The structure emphasizes the kingdom's lowly state and its inability to rise on its own, highlighting the dependency on the covenant as the means for survival.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates מַמְלָכָה as βασιλείαν, which conveys the concept of a kingdom but may carry connotations of authority and governance that differ slightly from the Hebrew.
The choice of ἀσθενῆ for שְׁפָלָ֔ה suggests a focus on weakness or frailty, which aligns with the idea of a kingdom in a lowly state, further emphasizing its vulnerability and need for divine support.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Ezekiel 17:14 explains that a kingdom will be brought low and unable to lift itself up, and it will survive only by keeping its covenant with God. This highlights the importance of loyalty and humility in the face of adversity.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means that the kingdom will lose its power and status, becoming humble and dependent on its covenant with God.
Keeping the covenant is crucial for the kingdom's survival; it signifies loyalty to God and adherence to His commands.
This verse reflects the themes of judgment and restoration found throughout Ezekiel, emphasizing the consequences of rebellion and the hope of redemption through faithfulness.
We learn the importance of humility and reliance on God, recognizing that true strength comes from obedience to His covenant.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of my life do I need to practice humility and dependence on God?
- How can I ensure that I am keeping my commitments and covenants with God?
- What does it mean to me to be in a position of lowliness in my relationship with God?
- How can I encourage others to remain faithful to their commitments, especially in difficult times?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Ezekiel 17:14 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThat the kingdom might be base,.... Low or humble; its king but a viceroy, a tributary to the king of Babylon; and the subjects obliged to a tax, payable to him; and this is intended by the vine
Read John Gill on Ezekiel 17 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThat the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.
Read Robert Jamieson on Ezekiel 17 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleSo plainly and openly did Nebuchadnezzar deal with the Jews. The kingdom; the tributary kingdom, whereof Zedekiah is roitelet. Base; low in power. Lift itself up; rise up into rebellion, or be so considerable as to encourage any neighbour king to assist and confederate with them against Babylon. That by continuing faithful, and performing the conditions of his covenant, either Nebuchadnezzar’ s, by imposing, or Zedekiah’ s, by submitting to it, and obliging himself by it, the kingdom of the Jews might continue and flourish.
Read Matthew Poole on Ezekiel 17 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsEzekiel 17:14 That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, [but] that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.Ver. 14. That the kingdom might be base.] The mighty of the land being taken away, and the spirits of the vest imbased by burdens and oppressions in their estates and liberties. But that by keeping of his covenant.] The breach whereof was the break neck of the state, as it hath been of many others, and will be shortly of the Turks - who hold that there is no faith to be kept with dogs, that is, with Christians - and of the Popes, who hold that there is no faith to be kept with heretics, that is, with Protestants; and for all others, it is written by an…
Read John Trapp on Ezekiel 17 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(14) That the kingdom might be base.—(See the Notes on Ezekiel 17:6.)
Read Charles John Ellicott on Ezekiel 17 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 14. That the kingdom might be base] Have no political consequence, and at last sink into a miserable government under Gedaliah.
Read AdamClarke on Ezekiel 17 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges14. might be base] i.e. humble, and without pretension; cf. ch. Ezekiel 29:14. It was with this purpose that Nebuchadnezzar carried away the mighty of the land. He also hoped that the kingdom would “stand;” it was no doubt his policy to have a dependent, friendly state on the frontier of Egypt. The word “stand,” however, may refer to the covenant: to keep his covenant, that it might stand.
Read Cambridge on Ezekiel 17 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible14. Might be base — Humble, and without pretension. (Compare 1 Chronicles 29:14.) It was with this purpose that Nebuchadnezzar carried away the mighty of the land. — Davidson.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Ezekiel 17 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
so that the kingdom would be brought low, unable to lift itself up, surviving only by keeping his covenant.
that the kingdom might be brought low, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
so that the kingdom would be brought low, unable to lift itself up, surviving only by keeping his covenant.
so it would be a lowly kingdom which could not rise on its own but must keep its treaty with him in order to stand.
Tyndale line
That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.
That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.
That the kingdome might be in subiection, and not lift it selfe vp, but keepe their couenant, and stand to it.
Strictly literal
that the kingdom might be abased, that it might not lift itself up, that it might keep his covenant in order to stand.
That the kingdom may be humble, That it may not lift itself up, To keep his covenant — that it may stand.
That the kingdom may be humble, || That it may not lift itself up, || To keep his covenant—that it may stand.
That the kingdom should be debased, so as not to lift itself up; that it should keep his covenant that it might continue to exist.
so the kingdom might become lowly and not lift itself up. By keeping his covenant the land will survive.
From the Latin
That it may be a low kingdom and not lift itself up, but keep his covenant, and observe it.
Simplified
so that the kingdom would be kept in subjection and wouldn't be strong enough to rebel—it would only survive by keeping its agreement with him.
So that the kingdom might be made low with no power of lifting itself up, but might keep his agreement to be his servants.
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 and the Septuagint largely agree on the wording of this verse, with 8 of the 9 words matched. The Septuagint's word order and articles differ, reflecting its own stylistic choices while maintaining the core message.
לִֽהְיוֹת֙ מַמְלָכָ֣ה שְׁפָלָ֔ה לְבִלְתִּ֖י הִתְנַשֵּׂ֑א לִשְׁמֹ֥ר אֶת־ בְּרִית֖וֹ לְעָמְדָֽהּ׃
8 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
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Lexicons — every word in Ezekiel 17:14
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word הָיָה (hayah) is a primitive root meaning to exist or become, and it encompasses a range of meanings including to happen, occur, and come to pass. It is often used in narrative contexts, particularly in phrases like "and it came to pass." The word can also denote a state of being or existence, and it appears frequently in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
הָיָה 3570 vb. fall out, come to pass, become, be
Qal
Fall out, happen
occur, take place, come about, come to pass
esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass
וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)
rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה
less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)
Come into being, become
abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come
sq. prep.
become
sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)
sq. pred. adj.
become like
sq. pred. לְ pers.
sq. לְ pred.
oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers.
with עַל and לְ
sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of
Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming)
exist, be in existence
abide, remain, continue
with word of locality, be in or at a place, be situated, stand, lie
as copula, joining subj. & pred.
H1961 הָיָה fall out, come to pass, become, be .. . . Fall out, happen
. occur, take place, come about, come to pass
. esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass . . וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)
. rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה
. less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)
. Come into being, become . . abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come
. sq. prep.
. become . sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)
. sq. pred. adj.
. become like
. sq. pred. + לְ pers.
. sq. לְ pred.
. oft. c. לְ pred. + לְ pers.
. with עַל and לְ
. sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of
. Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) . exist, be in existence
. abide, remain, continue
1961 hayah haw-yaw
a primitive root (compare 1933); to exist, i.e. be or become,
come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or
auxiliary):--beacon, X altogether, be(-come), accomplished,
committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint,
fall, + follow, happen, X have, last, pertain, quit
(one-)self, require, X use.
see HEBREW for 01933
הָיָה (ha.yah) — to be.
1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out
1a) (Qal)
1a1) ---
1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass
1a1b) to come about, come to pass
1a2) to come into being, become
1a2a) to arise, appear, come
1a2b) to become
1a2b1) to become
1a2b2) to become like
1a2b3) to be instituted, be established
1a3) to be
1a3a) to exist, be in existence
1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time)
1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality)
1a3d) to accompany, be with
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about
1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a — Preposition · verb qal infinitive construct commonHR/Vqcc
מַמְלָכָה (mamlakah) refers to concepts of kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, and reign. It is derived from the root word for dominion and can denote both an abstract estate of rule and a concrete realm or country. The term is noted to primarily refer to non-Israelite kingdoms in some contexts.
מַמְלָכָה n.f. kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign
kingdom, realm, chiefly non-Isr.
sovereignty, dominion
reign
base
H4467 מַמְלָכָה kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign . kingdom, realm, chiefly non-Isr.
. sovereignty, dominion
. reign
4467 mamlakah mam-law-kaw'
from 4427; dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or
(concretely) the country (realm):--kingdom, king's, reign,
royal.
see HEBREW for 04427
מַמְלָכָה (mam.la.khah) — kingdom.
1) kingdom, dominion, reign, sovereignty
1a) kingdom, realm
1b) sovereignty, dominion
1c) reign
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
שָׁפָל (shaphal) means low or humble, referring to both physical height and social status. It can describe a modest kingdom or a state of humiliation. The word is derived from a root meaning to depress, and it encompasses various nuances of being lowly or base.
שָׁפָל adj. low
low, in height
of a modest, unambitious kingdom
humiliated
lowly, as subst.
base
H8217 שָׁפָל low . low, in height
. of a modest, unambitious kingdom
. humiliated
. lowly, as subst.
8217 shaphal shaw-fawl'
from 8213; depressed, literally or figuratively:--base(-st),
humble, low(-er, -ly).
see HEBREW for 08213
שָׁפָל (sha.phal) — low.
1) low, humble
1a) low (in height)
1b) low (in station), humble (of condition or spirit)
1c) humiliated
1d) lowly (as subst)
Adj — AdjHAafsa
בִּלְתִּי (bilti) is a Hebrew word primarily functioning as a negative particle meaning 'not' or 'except.' It can also convey meanings like 'without' or 'until not,' and is often used with prepositional prefixes. The word is derived from the concept of failure, and its usage is consistent across various contexts in the Old Testament.
בֵ֫לֶת subst. prop. failure, hence used as particle of negation, not, except
adv. not
after a preceding negation, not = except
conj. (likewise after a neg., expressed or implied)
With preps.
base
H1115 בֵ֫לֶת subst. prop. failure, hence used as particle of negation, not, except
1115 biltiy bil-tee'
constructive feminine of 1086 (equivalent to 1097); properly,
a failure of, i.e. (used only as a negative particle, usually
with a prepositional prefix) not, except, without, unless,
besides, because not, until, etc.:--because un(satiable),
beside, but, + continual, except, from, lest, neither, no
more, none, not, nothing, save, that no, without.
see HEBREW for 01086
see HEBREW for 01097
בִּלְתִּי (bil.ti) — lest.
subst
1) not, except
adv
2) not
3) except (after preceding negation)
conj
4) except (after an implied or expressed negation)
with prep
5) so as not, in order not
6) an account of not, because...not
7) until not
Prep | Conj — Preposition · noun common both singular absoluteHR/Ncbsa
The Hebrew word נָשָׂא (nasa') means to lift, carry, or take, encompassing a wide range of applications both literal and figurative. It can refer to actions like bearing burdens, taking away, or being exalted. The entries indicate various forms and uses, including the ability to lift oneself up or cause others to bear iniquity. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
נָשָׂא 656 vb. lift, carry, take
Qal
lift, lift up
Bear, carry
Take, take away
Niph.
be lifted up
refl. lift oneself up = rise up, of י׳, to display power in judgment
be borne, carried
be taken away, carried off
Pi.
lift up = exalt
fig. = desire, long
carry, bear continuously
take, take away
Hithp. lift oneself up
Hiph.
cause one to bear iniquity
appar. cause to bring, have brought
base
H5375 נָשָׂא lift, carry, take .. lift, lift up
. Bear, carry
. Take, take away
. . be lifted up
. refl. lift oneself up = rise up, of י׳, to display power in judgment
. be borne, carried
. be taken away, carried off
. . lift up = exalt
. fig. = desire, long
. carry, bear continuously
. take, take away
. lift oneself up
. . cause one to bear iniquity
. appar. cause to bring, have brought
5375 nasa' naw-saw'
or nacah (Psalm 4 : 6 (7)) {naw-saw'}; a primitive root; to
lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and
figurative, absol. and rel. (as follows):--accept, advance,
arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring
(forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease,
exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further,
give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable (+ man), lade,
lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, X needs, obtain,
pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare,
stir up, + swear, take (away, up), X utterly, wear, yield.
see HEBREW for 04
see HEBREW for 06
see HEBREW for 07
נָשָׂא (na.sa) — to lift: raise.
: raise/take_up
1) to lift, bear up, carry, take
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to lift, lift up
1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure
1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted
1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up
1b3) to be borne, be carried
1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist
1c2) to desire, long (fig.)
1c3) to carry, bear continuously
1c4) to take, take away
1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself
1e) (Hiphil)
1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity)
1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
נָשָׂא (na.sa) — to lift: bear.
: look/lift(eyes)
1) to lift, bear up, carry, take
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to lift, lift up
1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure
1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted
V-Hithpael-Inf-a — Verb · Hithpael · infinitive construct commonHVtcc
The Hebrew word שָׁמַר (*shamar*) is a primitive root meaning to keep, guard, or observe. It encompasses a wide range of actions including protecting, waiting for, and celebrating obligations like the Sabbath. The verb appears in various forms, indicating nuances such as being on guard or refraining from certain actions. It is used extensively in the Old Testament, reflecting both physical and moral vigilance.
שָׁמַר 465 vb. keep, watch, preserve
Qal 425
keep, have charge of
keep, guard, captives
hence, watch for, wait for
watch, observe
keep, retain, of storing up (food)
keep within bounds, restrain
observe, celebrate
keep sabbath
of other obligations
observe = follow dictates of (prudence, justice, kindness, wisdom)
sts. י׳ subj.
keep, reserve, weeks of harvest
Niph.
36be on one's guard
keep oneself, refrain, abstain
be kept, guarded
Pi. those paying regard to false vanities
Hithp. I kept myself from
base
H8104 שָׁמַר keep, watch, preserve .. . keep, have charge of
. keep, guard, captives
. hence, watch for, wait for
. watch, observe
. . keep, retain, of storing up (food)
. keep within bounds, restrain
. . observe, celebrate
. keep sabbath
. of other obligations
. observe = follow dictates of (prudence, justice, kindness, wisdom)
. sts. י׳ subj.
. keep, reserve, weeks of harvest
. . be on one's guard
. keep oneself, refrain, abstain
. be kept, guarded
. those paying regard to false vanities
. I kept myself from
8104 shamar shaw-mar'
a primitive root; properly, to hedge about (as with thorns),
i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.:--beward,
be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark,
look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save
(self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man).
שָׁמַר (sha.mar) — to keep: obey.
: obey/observe
1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to keep, have charge of
1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life
1a2a) watch, watchman (participle)
1a3) to watch for, wait for
1a4) to watch, observe
1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory)
1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain
1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow)
1a8) to keep, preserve, protect
1a9) to keep, reserve
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware
1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain
1b3) to be kept, be guarded
1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed
1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
שָׁמַר (sha.mar) — to keep: guard.
: guard
1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to keep, have charge of
1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life
1a2a) watch, watchman (participle)
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a — Preposition · verb qal infinitive construct commonHR/Vqcc
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
בְּרִית (berith) means 'covenant' and encompasses agreements between individuals, such as treaties and alliances, as well as divine covenants between God and humanity. It is derived from a root meaning 'to cut,' suggesting the seriousness of such agreements. The term appears in various contexts, including friendships, marriages, and formal ordinances.
בְּרִית 285 n.f. covenant
between men.
treaty, alliance, league
constitution, ordinance, between monarch and subjects
agreement, pledge
alliance of friendship between David and Jonathan
alliance of marriage
between God and man.
alliance of friendship
covenant, as a divine constitution or ordinance with signs or pledges
Phrases.
covenant making
covenant keeping
covenant violation
base
H1285 בְּרִית covenant . between men. . treaty, alliance, league
. constitution, ordinance, between monarch and subjects
. agreement, pledge
. alliance of friendship between David and Jonathan
. alliance of marriage
. between God and man. . alliance of friendship
. covenant, as a divine constitution or ordinance with signs or pledges
. Phrases. . covenant making
. covenant keeping
. covenant violation
1285 briyth ber-eeth'
from 1262 (in the sense of cutting (like 1254)); a compact
(because made by passing between pieces of
flesh):--confederacy, (con-)feder(-ate), covenant, league.
see HEBREW for 01262
see HEBREW for 01254
בְּרִית (be.rit) — covenant.
1) covenant, alliance, pledge
1a) between men
1a1) treaty, alliance, league (man to man)
1a2) constitution, ordinance (monarch to subjects)
1a3) agreement, pledge (man to man)
1a4) alliance (of friendship)
1a5) alliance (of marriage)
1b) between God and man
1b1) alliance (of friendship)
1b2) covenant (divine ordinance with signs or pledges)
2) (phrases)
2a) covenant making
2b) covenant keeping
2c) covenant violation
N-fs | Suff — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHNcfsc/Sp3ms
The Hebrew word עָמַד (amad) means to stand and encompasses a variety of related actions such as remaining, enduring, and taking a stand. It can refer to both literal and figurative stances, including presenting oneself or being appointed. The word appears in various contexts, including standing still, ceasing movement, and even serving. There are different forms of the verb, such as Qal, Hiphil, and Hophal, each with specific nuances.
עָמַד 620 take one's stand, stand
Qal 435
take one's stand, and (esp. pt.) stand, be in a standing attitude
stand forth
take a stand against, in opposition to
present oneself before
attend upon, be(come) servant of
stand afar
stand (silent)
stand (appealingly)
stand, subj. רֶגֶל
stand, of water
stand still, stop, cease moving
= be inactive
= be attentive
stop, cease doing a thing
tarry, delay
remain
continue, abide
endure
be steadfast
persist
make a stand, hold one's ground
stand upright
arise, appear, come on the scene
stand forth, appear = come into being
rise up as foe
rare usages
Hiph.
83station, set
cause to stand firm
cause to stand up, set up, erect
present one before king
appoint
other meanings
Hoph. be presented
base
H5975 עָמַד take one's stand, stand .. . take one's stand, and (esp. pt.) stand, be in a standing attitude
. stand forth
. take a stand against, in opposition to
. present oneself before
. attend upon, be(come) servant of
. stand afar
. stand (silent)
. stand (appealingly)
. stand, subj. רֶגֶל
. stand, of water
. . stand still, stop, cease moving
. = be inactive
. = be attentive
. stop, cease doing a thing
. . tarry, delay
. remain
. continue, abide
. endure
. be steadfast
. persist
. make a stand, hold one's ground
. stand upright
. . arise, appear, come on the scene
. stand forth, appear = come into being
. rise up as foe
. rare usages
. . station, set
. cause to stand firm
. cause to stand up, set up, erect
. present one before king
. appoint
. other meanings
. be presented
5975 `amad aw-mad'
a primitive root; to stand, in various relations (literal and
figurative, intransitive and transitive):--abide (behind),
appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed,
endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be)
present (self), raise up, remain, repair, + serve, set (forth,
over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-)stand (by,
fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry.
עָמַד (a.mad) — to stand: stand.
: stand/stop/establish
1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of
1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease
1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast
1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground
1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright
1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against
1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to station, set
1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain
1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect
1b4) to present (one) before (king)
1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff — Preposition · verb qal infinitive construct common · suffixHR/Vqcc/Sp3fs