Ezra 6:1 — Word Study
WLCבֵּאדַ֛יִן דָּרְיָ֥וֶשׁ מַלְכָּ֖א שָׂ֣ם טְעֵ֑ם וּבַקַּ֣רוּ׀ בְּבֵ֣ית סִפְרַיָּ֗א דִּ֧י גִנְזַיָּ֛א מְהַחֲתִ֥ין תַּמָּ֖ה בְּבָבֶֽל׃
BSAThusʼĕdayin Kingmelek [ruler, monarch] DariusDârᵉyâvêsh [a title for Persian kings] orderedsûwm [gave a command, decreed] a searchbᵉqar■ [to carefully examine, investigate] of the archivesbayith [house of the rolls, library] storednᵉchath [laid up, deposited] in the treasurygᵉnaz [house of treasures, storehouse] of BabylonBabel [a city and empire]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| בֵּאדַ֛יִן | then | Preposition, adverb |
| דָּרְיָ֥וֶשׁ | Darius | Noun proper masculine |
| מַלְכָּ֖א | king the | Noun common both singular determined, particle |
| שָׂ֣ם | he made | Verb, Qal, perfect third person masculine singular |
| טְעֵ֑ם | a decree | Noun common, both singular absolute |
| וּבַקַּ֣רוּ׀ | and they searched | Conjunction, verb piel perfect third person masculine plural |
| בְּבֵ֣ית | in [the] house | Preposition, noun common both singular construct |
| סִפְרַיָּ֗א | books the | Noun common masculine plural determined, particle |
| דִּ֧י | where | Conjunction |
| גִנְזַיָּ֛א | treasures the | Noun common masculine plural determined, particle |
| מְהַחֲתִ֥ין | [were] deposited | Verb, Hiphil, participle (active) masculine plural |
| תַּמָּ֖ה | there | Adverb |
| בְּבָבֶֽל׃ | in Babylon | Preposition, noun proper |
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| BSB | Thus King Darius ordered a search of the archives stored in the treasury of Babylon. |
| KJV | Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the rolls, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon. |
| ASV | Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the archives, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon. |
| YLT | Then Darius the king made a decree, and they sought in the house of the books of the treasuries placed there in Babylon, |
| WEB | Then Darius the king made a decree, and the house of the archives, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon, was searched. |
| BBE | Then Darius the king gave an order and a search was made in the house of the records, where the things of value were stored up in Babylon. |
Where they part company is מְהַחֲתִ֥ין — see How Translations Differ.
The main action is clear, with additional details provided about the search and its location.
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Deep Study — Ezra 6:1
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Context — The Decree of Dariusgenerated
Ezra 6:1 describes King Darius ordering a search for records in the treasury of Babylon. This action is part of a broader narrative about the restoration of the Jewish temple after the Babylonian exile, highlighting the importance of historical documents in validating the rebuilding efforts. The context emphasizes the role of Darius in facilitating the return of the exiles and the reconstruction of their sacred space.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 4:15–19 | that a search should be made of the record books of your fathers. In these books you will discover and verify that the city is a rebellious city, harmful to kings and provinces, inciting sedition from ancient times. That is why this city was destroyed. |
| 2 | Ezra 5:17 | Now, therefore, if it pleases the king, let a search be made of the royal archives in Babylon to see if King Cyrus did indeed issue a decree to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. Then let the king send us his decision in this matter. |
| 3 | Job 29:16 | I was a father to the needy, and I took up the case of the stranger. |
| 4 | Proverbs 25:2 | It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to search it out. |
| 5 | Psalm 40:7 | Then I said, “Here I am, I have come— it is written about me in the scroll: |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 9 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — מְהַחֲתִ֥ין, me.ha.cha.Tingenerated
The verb נְחֵת (*neḥet*) is in the Hiphil stem, indicating a causative action. It means to deposit or lay something down, suggesting that the treasures were not just left but intentionally placed in storage. This reflects a careful management of valuable resources, crucial for the administration of the empire.
The participle form indicates an ongoing action, suggesting that the treasures were actively being stored or maintained in the treasury. It connects the act of depositing with the significance of the treasures as part of the royal archives.
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 deposited, while the KJV and others use laid up, emphasizing the action of placing the archives in a secure location.
Where they part company is מְהַחֲתִ֥ין — see How Translations Differ. The NETB opts for deposited, while the ASV and KJV prefer laid up.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb שָׂם (*sam*) governs the main action of the verse — Darius ordering a search. This verb is followed by the object טְעֵם (*te`em*), meaning 'a decree', and the action of searching is expressed through the verb בַקַּ֣רוּ (*va'qaru*).
The structure of the sentence highlights the command given by Darius and the subsequent action taken to search the archives, emphasizing the importance of the documents being sought.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew מְהַחֲתִ֥ין is rendered as κεῖται (*keitai*), meaning 'it lies' or 'it is placed'. This choice suggests a focus on the state of the treasures rather than the action of depositing them, which may imply a different interpretation of their significance in the archives.
The Greek translation reflects a slightly different nuance, emphasizing the location of the treasures rather than the act of placing them, which could indicate a broader understanding of their role in the context of the narrative.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Ezra 6:1 tells us that King Darius ordered a search of the archives stored in Babylon's treasury. This action is part of his efforts to support the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, showing the importance of historical records in this process.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Darius's order to search the archives was crucial for validating the claims of the Jewish people regarding their rights to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem.
The archives likely contained royal decrees, records of previous commands, and other important documents related to the governance of the empire and the Jewish people.
This verse highlights the administrative support from Persian kings, which was vital for the restoration of the Jewish community and their worship practices after the exile.
The archives being in Babylon's treasury underscores the centrality of Babylon as a power during the exile and the significance of its records for the Jewish people.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can we see the importance of historical records in our own lives?
- What does Darius's command teach us about leadership and responsibility?
- In what ways can we seek out the truth in our own lives, similar to the search for archives?
- How does understanding the context of this verse enhance our view of the rebuilding of the temple?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early commentary on this verse highlights the significance of Darius's command in the context of the Jewish return from exile. Bede notes the importance of the documents found in Ecbatana.
Then King Darius commanded, etc. Josephus (Antiq. XI, 3) mentioned the name of the place where these letters of Cyrus were found thus: And a book was found in Ecbatana in a constructed tower, in the region of Media.Early Church Fathers on Ezra 6 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Ezra 6:1 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThen Darius the king made a decree,.... To make inquiry after the edict of Cyrus, to search the public records for it: and search was made in the house of the rolls; or "books" (r), in a public
Read John Gill on Ezra 6 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThen Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the rolls, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon. Darius the king. This was Darius Hystaspes.
Read Robert Jamieson on Ezra 6 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleEZRA CHAPTER 6 Darius answereth the former letter, ; and maketh a new decree, . By the help of the adversaries, and the directions of the prophets, the temple is finished, . The feasts of the dedication, , and of the passover, are kept, . Darius made a decree; either, 1. To search the rolls. Or rather, 2. To permit and promote the building of the temple. And so the following words may be rendered, after search was made, &c., the Hebrew particle vau being oft so used, as hath been noted before. In Babylon; either, 1. In the kingdom or empire of Babylon, which he now possessed; or rather, 2. In the city of Babylon, where search was first made, supposing that this edict, which was made…
Read Matthew Poole on Ezra 6 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsEzra 6:1 Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the rolls, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon.Ver. 1. Then Darius the king] DARIUS , who succeeded Cambyses, being chosen by the princes of the Persians, as saith Herodotus. Plato commendeth him for a restorer of the Persian monarchy, much defaced under Cambyses. Howbeit he discommends him for this, that he bred not his son Xerxes so well as he might have done, and further testifieth, that to him it might be said: O Darius, how little care hast thou taken to shun Cyrus’ s slackness! for thou hast bred Xerxes every whit as ill as he did Cambyses, W Dαρειεωςτου Kυρουκακονουκεμα- Yες.. In the house of the…
Read John Trapp on Ezra 6 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(1) Made a decree.—Rather, gave an order.Were laid up.—In the original, laid down, in a chamber for the storing of documents and other treasures.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Ezra 6 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleCHAPTER VI Darius orders search to be made for the edict of Cyrus, 1. It is found at Achmetha, 2. A transcript of this edict, 3-5. Darius confirms it, 6-12. Tatnai encourages the Jews to proceed; and they finish the temple in the sixth year of Darius, 13-15. They dedicate the temple, 16-18; keep the Passover, 19-21, and the feast of unleavened bread, 22. NOTES ON CHAP. VI Verse 1. In the house of the rolls] בית ספריא beith siphraiya, the house of the books, the king's library. This is the first time we hear of a library.
Read AdamClarke on Ezra 6 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and CollegesChap. Ezra 6:1-12. Darius’s Decree1. made a decree] cf. Ezra 4:19. search was made] literally ‘they made a search’. Plural used impersonally. in the house of the rolls] R.V. in the house of the archives: marg. Aram. books. rolls] The word usually rendered ‘roll’ is Megillah, see Ezra 6:2; Jeremiah 36:2-6, &c.; Ezekiel 3:1-2; Zechariah 5:1. The word used here is ‘Sêpher’ = ‘book’. Sometimes the two occur together ‘the roll of a book’ in Jeremiah 36:2; Jeremiah 36:4; Ezekiel 2:9. ‘Sêpher’ is the ordinary word for a book or a writing. The town Kirjath-Sêpher (‘town of a book’), called also Debir, Joshua 15:15, may have been famous for its treasured documents. ‘The house of the Archives’ at…
Read Cambridge on Ezra 6 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleA “house of the rolls” was discovered at Koyunjik, the ancient Nineveh, in 1850 - a set of chambers, i. e., in the palace devoted exclusively to the storing of public documents.
Read Albert Barnes on Ezra 6 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Thus King Darius ordered a search of the archives stored in the treasury of Babylon.
Then Darius the king made a decree, and the house of the archives, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon, was searched.
Thus King Darius ordered a search of the archives stored in the treasury of Babylon.
So Darius the king issued orders, and they searched in the archives of the treasury which were deposited there in Babylon.
Tyndale line
Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the rolls, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon.
Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the archives, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon.
Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the archives, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon.
Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the rolls, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon.
Then King Darius gaue commandement, and they made search in the librarie of the treasures, which were there layd vp in Babel.
Strictly literal
Then king Darius gave orders, and search was made in the house of the rolls, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon.
Then Darius the king made a decree, and they sought in the house of the books of the treasuries placed there in Babylon,
Then Darius the king made a decree, and they sought in the house of the scrolls of the treasuries placed there in Babylon,
Then gave king Darius an order, that they should make search in the house of the books, where the treasures were laid up there in Babylon.
So King Darius ordered an investigation in the house of archives in Babylon.
From the Latin
Then king Darius gave orders, and they searched in the library of the books that were laid up in Babylon,
Simplified
Thus King Darius ordered that a search be made of the archives that were housed in the treasury of Babylon.
Then Darius the king gave an order and a search was made in the house of the records, where the things of value were stored up in Babylon.
Word by word, the decisions they made
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The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Dead Sea Scrolls show agreement in the essential wording of the verse, though the scrolls contain some restored words. The Septuagint matches 11 of the 13 words but presents them in a different order, reflecting its own narrative style.
בֵּאדַ֛יִן דָּרְיָ֥וֶשׁ מַלְכָּ֖א שָׂ֣ם טְעֵ֑ם וּבַקַּ֣רוּ׀ בְּבֵ֣ית סִפְרַיָּ֗א דִּ֧י גִנְזַיָּ֛א מְהַחֲתִ֥ין תַּמָּ֖ה בְּבָבֶֽל׃
11 of the 13 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.
[באדין] [דריוש] [מלכ] [א] [שם] טעם ובקר בבית ספרי [א] [די] [גנזי] [א] [מהחתין] [תמה] [בבבל]
2 words on the leather — 2 partly restored, 12 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.
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Lexicons — every word in Ezra 6:1
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The Hebrew word אֱדַ֫יִן (*edayin*) is an Aramaic adverb meaning 'then' or 'thereupon.' It indicates a point in time, often used to refer to a sequence of events. The entries suggest it is derived from the word for 'then' in Hebrew, אָז (*az*).
אֱדַ֫יִן 57 adv. then, thereupon
base
H116 אֱדַ֫יִן
116 'edayin ed-ah'-yin
(Aramaic) of uncertain derivation; then (of time):--now,
that time, then.
אֱדַ֫יִן (e.da.yin) — then.
then, afterwards, thereupon, from that time
Aramaic of az (אָז "then" H0227A)
Adj | Adv — Preposition · adverbAR/D
דָּֽרְיָ֫וֶשׁ (daryavesh) refers to 'Darius,' a name associated with several historical figures, particularly during the time of the Exile and Return. The entries identify Darius the Mede, the son of Ahasuerus, and Darius the son of Hystaspes, among others. The name means 'lord' and is first mentioned in Ezra 4:5 and Daniel 5:31.
דָּֽרְיָ֫וֶשׁ 15 n.pr.m.
Darius Hystaspis
‘Darius the Mede’
base
H1868 דָּֽרְיָ֫וֶשׁ, דָּֽרְיָוֵשׁ
1868 Daryavesh daw-reh-yaw-vaysh'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 1867:--Darius.
see HEBREW for 01867
דָּֽרְיָ֫וֶשׁ (dar.ya.vesh) — Darius.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.4.5
Aramaic of dar.ya.vesh (דָּֽרְיָ֫וֶשׁ "Darius" H1867H)
§ Darius = "lord"
1) Darius the Mede, the son of Ahasuerus, king of the Chaldeans, who succeeded to the Babylonian kingdom on the death of Belshazzar; probably the same as "Astyages" the last king of the Medes (538 BC) (same as dar.ya.vesh (דָּֽרְיָ֫וֶשׁ "Darius" H1867) (1))
2) Darius, the son of Hystaspes, the founder of the Perso-Arian dynasty (521 BC) (same as (2))
3) Darius II or Darius III
3a) Darius II, Nothus (Ochus) was king of Persia during the time of Nehemiah (424/3-405/4 BC). Darius II is the most probable because he is mentioned by Nehemiah and ruled during the time of Nehemiah
Adj — Noun proper masculineANpm
da-ri'-us: The name of three or four kings mentioned in the Old Testament. In the original Persian it is spelled "Darayavaush"; in Babylonian, usually "Dariamush"; in Susian(?), "Tariyamaush"; in Egyptian "Antaryuash"; on Aramaic inscriptions, d-r-y-h-w-sh or d-r-y-w-h-w-sh; in Hebrew, dareyawesh; in Greek, Dareios; in Latin, "Darius." In meaning it is probably connected with the new Persian word Dara, "king." Herodotus says it means in Greek, Erxeies, coercitor, "restrainer," "compeller," "commander."
(1) Darius the Mede (Da 6:1; 11:1) was the son of Ahasuerus (Xerxes) of the seed of the Medes (Da 9:1). He received the government of Belshazzar the Chaldean upon the death of that prince (Da 5:30,31; 6:1), and was made king over…
Darius
The holder or supporter, the name of several Persian kings. (1.) Darius the Mede (Dan. 11:1), “the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes” (9:1). On the death of Belshazzar the Chaldean he “received the kingdom” of Babylon as viceroy from Cyrus. During his brief reign (B.C. 538-536) Daniel was promoted to the highest dignity (Dan. 6:1, 2); but on account of the malice of his enemies he was cast into the den of lions. After his miraculous escape, a decree was issued by Darius enjoining “reverence for the God of Daniel” (6:26). This king was probably the “Astyages” of the Greek historians. Nothing can, however, be with certainty affirmed regarding him. Some are of opinion that the name “Darius” is simply a name of office, equivalent to “governor,” and that the “Gobryas” of…
(lord), the name of several kings of Media and Persia. DARIUS THE MEDE, (Daniel 6:1; 11:1) "the son of Ahasuerus," (Daniel 9:1) who succeeded to the Babylonian kingdom ont he death of Belshazzar, being then sixty-two years old. (Daniel 5:31; 9:1) (B.C. 538.) Only one year of his reign is mentioned, (Daniel 9:1; 11:1) but that was of great importance for the Jews. Daniel was advanced by the king to the highest dignity, (Daniel 6:1) ff., and in his reign was cast into the lions’ den. Dan. 6. This Darius is probably the same as "Astyages," the last king of the Medes. DARIUS, the son of Hystaspes the founder of the Perso-Arian…
1. DARIUS THE MEDE
Da 5:31 9:1 11:1, was son of Astyages king of the Medes, and brother of Mandane mother of Cyrus, and of Amyit the mother of Evil-merodach and grandmother of Belshazzar: thus he was uncle, by the mother’s side, to Evil-merodach and to Cyrus. The Hebrew generally calls him Darius; the Septuagint, Artaxerxes; and Xenophon, Cyaxares. Darius dethroned Belshazzar king of the Chaldeans, and occupied the throne till his death two years after, when it reverted to the illustrious Cyrus. In his reign Daniel was cast into the lion’s den, Da 6:1-28.
2. DARIUS HYSTASPIS
Spoken of in Ezr 4:1-7:28, Haggai, and Zechariah, as the king who renewed the permission to rebuild the temple, given to the Jews by Cyrus and afterwards…
מֶ֫לֶךְ (melek) means 'king' in Hebrew and is also noted in Aramaic. The entries confirm its singular meaning related to royalty, with no significant disagreement among the lexicons.
מֶ֫לֶךְ 178 n.m. king
base
H4430 מֶ֫לֶךְ
4430 melek meh'-lek
(Aramaic) corresponding to 4428; a king:--king, royal.
see HEBREW for 04428
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — king.
king
Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428)
§ 1) king
Adj | Art — Noun common both singular determined · particleANcbsd/Ta
King
Is in Scripture very generally used to denote one invested with authority, whether extensive or limited. There were thirty-one kings in Canaan (Josh. 12:9, 24), whom Joshua subdued. Adonibezek subdued seventy kings (Judg. 1:7). In the New Testament the Roman emperor is spoken of as a king (1 Pet. 2:13, 17); and Herod Antipas, who was only a tetrarch, is also called a king (Matt. 14:9; Mark 6:22).
This title is applied to God (1 Tim. 1:17), and to Christ, the Son of God (1 Tim. 6:15, 16;
"a chief ruler, one invested with supreme authority over a nation, tribe or country." --Webster. In the Bible the word does not necessarily imply great power or great extent of country. Many persons are called kings whom we should rather call chiefs or leaders. The word is applied in the Bible to God as the sovereign and ruler of the universe, and to Christ the Son of God as the head and governor of the Church. The Hebrews were ruled by a king during a period of about 500 years previous to the destruction of Jerusalem, B.C. 586. The immediate occasion of the substitution of a regal form of government for that of judges seems to have been the siege of Jabesh-gilead by Nahash king of the Ammonites. (1 Samuel 11:1; 12:12) The conviction seems to have forced itself on the Israelites that they could not resist their formidable neighbor…
The Hebrew word שׂוּם (suwm) means to set, make, or appoint. It includes various nuances such as to fix or lay down a decree. The entries indicate that it can be used in different grammatical forms, including P'al and Ithp'al, suggesting both active and passive meanings.
[שׂוּם], שִׂים vb. set, make
Pe.
make
make, appoint
set, fix
Pe‛îl from me a decree is made
Hithpe. be made
base
H7761 שׂוּם, שִׂים
7761 suwm soom
(Aramaic) corresponding to 7760:--+ command, give, lay,
make, + name, + regard, set.
see HEBREW for 07760
שׂוּם (sum) — to set: make.
1) to set, make, appoint
1a) (P'al)
1a1) to make, make decree, setout (decree)
1a2) to make, appoint
1a3) to set, fix
1b) (Ithp'al) to be made, be set, be laid
שׂוּם (sum) — to set: put/give.
1) to set, make, appoint
1a) (P'al)
1a1) to make, make decree, setout (decree)
1a2) to make, appoint
1a3) to set, fix
1b) (Ithp'al) to be made, be set, be laid
שׂוּם (sum) — to set: appoint.
1) to set, make, appoint
1a) (P'al)
1a1) to make, make decree, setout (decree)
1a2) to make, appoint
1a3) to set, fix
1b) (Ithp'al) to be made, be set, be laid
Adj — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singularAVqp3ms
טְעֵם (t`em) refers to taste and judgment, encompassing both subjective and objective aspects. It can also denote a command or report. The word is derived from related roots, indicating a range of meanings that includes flavor, wisdom, and decree.
טְעֵם 30 n.m. taste, judgment, command
base
H2942 טְעֵם, טַעַם
2942 t`em teh-ame'
(Aramaic) from 2939, and equivalent to 2941; properly,
flavor; figuratively, judgment (both subjective and
objective); hence, account (both subj. and obj.):--+
chancellor, + command, commandment, decree, + regard, taste,
wisdom.
see HEBREW for 02939
see HEBREW for 02941
טְעֵם (te.em) — command.
1) report, taste
1a) taste
1b) report
ANcbsa — Noun common · both singular absoluteANcbsa
בְּקַר (beqar) primarily means to inquire or seek. It appears in the context of making a search, specifically noted in the book of Ezra. The verb can take on different forms, such as in the Pael and Ithpael stems, indicating various nuances of seeking or letting a search be made.
[בְּקַר] vb. Pa. inquire, seek (only Ezr)
Hithpa. let search be made.
base
H1240 בְּקַר
1240 bqar bek-ar'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 1239:--inquire, make search.
see HEBREW for 01239
בְּקַר (be.qar) — to enquire.
1) to seek, enquire
1a) (Pael) to enquire
1b) (Ithpael) to let search be made
Adj | V-Piel-Perf-3mp — Conjunction · verb piel perfect third person masculine pluralAC/Vpp3mp
בַּ֫יִת (bayith) means 'house' and can refer to both a physical dwelling and a metaphorical house, such as the house of God. It is derived from a related Aramaic term and is used frequently in the Old Testament.
[בַּ֫יִת] 44 n.m. house
base
H1005 בַּ֫יִת
1005 bayith bah-yith
(Aramaic) corresponding to 1004:--house.
see HEBREW for 01004
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — house.
1) house (of men)
2) house (of God)
Adj | N-ms — Preposition · noun common both singular constructAR/Ncbsc
hous (bayith; oikos, in classical Greek generally "an estate," oikia, oikema (literally, "habitation"), in Ac 12:1, "prison"):
I. CAVE DWELLINGS
II. STONE-BUILT AND MUD/BRICK-BUILT HOUSES
1. Details of Plan and Construction
(1) Corner-Stone
(2) Floor
(3) Gutter
(4) Door
(5) Hinge
(6) Lock and Key
(7) Threshold
(8) Hearth
(9) Window
(10) Roof
2. Houses of More than One Story
(1) Upper Chambers and Stairs
(2) Palaces and Castles
3. Internal Appearance
III. OTHER MEANINGS
LITERATURE
I. Cave Dwellings.
The earliest permanent habitations of the prehistoric inhabitants of Palestine were the natural caves which abound throughout the country. As the people increased and grouped themselves into communities, these abodes were supplemented by systems of artificial caves which, in some cases, developed into extensive burrowings of many adjoining compartments, having…
House
Till their sojourn in Egypt the Hebrews dwelt in tents. They then for the first time inhabited cities (Gen. 47:3; Ex. 12:7; Heb. 11:9). From the earliest times the Assyrians and the Canaanites were builders of cities. The Hebrews after the Conquest took possession of the captured cities, and seem to have followed the methods of building that had been pursued by the Canaanites. Reference is made to the stone (1 Kings 7:9; Isa. 9:10) and marble (1 Chr. 29:2) used in building, and to the internal wood-work of the houses (
The houses of the rural poor in Egypt, as well as in most parts of Syria, Arabia and Persia, are generally mere huts of mud or sunburnt bricks. In some parts of Palestine and Arabia stone is used, and in certain districts caves in the rocks are used as dwellings. (Amos 5:11) The houses are usually of one story only, viz., the ground floor, and often contain only one apartment. Sometimes a small court for the cattle is attached; and in some cases the cattle are housed in the same building, or the live in a raised platform, and, the cattle round them on the ground. (1 Samuel 28:24) The windows are small apertures high up in the walls, sometimes grated with wood. The roofs are commonly but not always flat, and are usually formed of plaster of mud and straw laid upon boughs or…
Is often put for dwelling, residence; and hence the temple, and even the tabernacle, are called the house of God.
The universal mode of building houses in the East, is in the form of a hollow square, with an open court or yard in the center; which is thus entirely shut in by the walls of the house around it. Into this court all the windows open, there being usually no windows towards the street. Some houses of large size require several courts, and these usually communicate with each other. These courts are commonly paved; and in many large houses parts of them are planted with shrubs and trees, Ps 84:3 128:3; they have also, when possible, a fountain in them, often with a jet d’ eau, 2Sa 17:18. It is customary in many houses to extend an awning over the whole court in hot…
סְפַר (se.phar) refers to a scroll or book, derived from a root related to another Hebrew word for document. It is noted in Aramaic contexts, indicating its use in literature or written records.
H5609 סְפַר
5609 cphar sef-ar'
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to 5608; a book:--book,
roll.
see HEBREW for 05608
סְפַר (se.phar) — scroll.
scroll, book
Aramaic of se.pher (סֵ֫פֶר ": document" H5612A)
ANcmpd/Ta — Noun common masculine plural determined · particleANcmpd/Ta
דִּי (diy) is an Aramaic word meaning 'that,' functioning as a relative conjunction and a preposition in various contexts. It can indicate relationships such as 'who,' 'which,' or 'because,' and is used in adverbial phrases. The entries highlight its role in connecting clauses and marking possession.
דִּי part. of relation, who, which, that, used also as mark of gen. and conj. that, because
base
H1768 דִּי
1768 diy dee
(Aramaic) apparently for 1668; that, used as relative
conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial
phrases; also as preposition of:--X as, but, for(-asmuch +), +
now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, + what
(-soever), when, which, whom, whose.
see HEBREW for 01668
דִּי (di) — that.
part of relation
1) who, which, that
mark of genitive
2) that of, which belongs to, that
conj
3) that, because
AC — ConjunctionAC
גְּנַז (gnaz) means 'treasure' in Hebrew and is noted as an Aramaic term corresponding to another word for 'treasury' (גְּנָזִים, H1595). The entries consistently identify it as a noun referring to something valuable.
[גְּנַז] n.m. treasure
base
H1596 גְּנַז
1596 gnaz ghen-az'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 1595; treasure:--treasure.
see HEBREW for 01595
גְּנַז (ge.naz) — treasure.
treasure
Aramaic of ge.nez (גְּנָזִים "treasury" H1595)
Adj | Art — Noun common masculine plural determined · particleANcmpd/Ta
Kings were wont to store their possessions and guard what they most valued in well-fortified cities, hence called treasure-cities, Ex 1:11; 1Ch 27:25; Ezr 5:17. "Treasures in the field," Jer 41:8, were provisions, etc., buried, as is the custom in many parts of the world, in subterranean pits. Numerous ruined granaries of this kind are still found in the vicinity of Bethshean. The "pilgrim fathers" in like manner found heaps of corn buried in the ground by the Indians. In consequence also of the great insecurity of property in the East, it seems to have been usual from the earliest times to hide in the ground gold and jewels; and the owners being killed or driven away, or…
נְחַת (nchath) is a verb meaning to descend. It can refer to descending in a general sense, or in a causative form, to deposit or lay up something. The entries indicate its use in various forms, such as being deposited or cast down, but do not provide specific Old Testament references.
[נְחֵת] vb. descend
Pe.
Haph. (were) deposited.
Hoph. be deposed
base
H5182 נְחַת
5182 nchath nekh-ath'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 5181; to descend; causatively, to
bring away, deposit, depose:--carry, come down, depose, lay
up, place.
see HEBREW for 05181
נְחֵת (ne.chat) — to descend.
1) to descend
1a) (P'al) to descend
1b) (Aphel) to deposit
1c) (Hophal) to be deposed, be cast down
Adj — Verb · Hiphil · participle (active) masculine pluralAVhrmpa
תַּמָּה (tam) is an adverb meaning 'there,' corresponding to the Aramaic word for 'there' as well. It is linked to the Hebrew word שָׁם (sham). The entries consistently define it in this way, with no significant disagreement among the lexicons.
תַּמָּה adv. there
base
H8536 תַּמָּה, תָּם
8536 tam tawm
(Aramaic) corresponding to 8033; there:--X thence, there, X
where.
see HEBREW for 08033
תַּמָּה (tam.mah) — there.
there
Aramaic of sham (שָׁם "there" H8033)
AD — AdverbAD
בָּבֶל (Babel) refers to Babylon, an ancient city associated with confusion due to mixing. The word is derived from Aramaic and is linked to Strong's H894. It is noted as the capital of Babylonia, located on the Euphrates River.
בָּבֶל n.pr.loc. Babylon
base
H895 בָּבֶל, בַּבֶל
895 Babel baw-bel'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 894:--Babylon.
see HEBREW for 0894
בָּבֶ֫ל, בָּבֶל (ba.vel) — Babylon.
Aramaic of ba.vel (בָּבֶ֫ל, בָּבֶל "Babylon" H0894)
§ Babel or Babylon = "confusion (by mixing)"
Babel or Babylon, the ancient site and/or capital of Babylonia (modern Hillah) situated on the Euphrates
Adj | N-proper — Preposition · noun properAR/Npl
Babylon
The Greek form of BABEL; Semitic form Babilu, meaning “The Gate of God.” In the Assyrian tablets it means “The city of the dispersion of the tribes.” The monumental list of its kings reaches back to B.C. 2300, and includes Khammurabi, or Amraphel (q.v.), the contemporary of Abraham. It stood on the Euphrates, about 200 miles above its junction with the Tigris, which flowed through its midst and divided it into two almost equal parts. The Elamites invaded Chaldea (i.e., Lower Mesopotamia, or Shinar, and Upper Mesopotamia, or Accad, now combined into one) and held it in subjection. At length Khammu-rabi delivered it from the foreign yoke, and founded the new empire of Chaldea (q.v.), making Babylon the capital of the united kingdom. This city gradually grew in extent and grandeur, but in process of time it became subject to Assyria. On the fall of Nineveh (B.C. 606) it threw off…
in the Apocalypse, is the symbolical name by which Rome is denoted. (Revelation 14:8; 17:18) The power of Rome was regarded by the later Jews as was that of Babylon by their forefathers. Comp. (Jeremiah 51:7) with Reve 14:8 The occurrence of this name in (1 Peter 5:13) has given rise to a variety of conjectures, many giving it the same meaning as in the Apocalypse; others refer it to Babylon in Asia, and others still to Babylon in Egypt. The most natural supposition of all is that by Babylon is intended the old Babylon of Assyria, which was largely inhabited by Jews at the time in question.
1. A celebrated city situated on the Euphrates, the original foundation of which is described under the word Babel. Wit this coincide many ancient traditions, while some speak of Semiramis as the founder, and others of Nebuchadnezzar. These accounts may all be reconciled, by supposing that Semiramis rebuilt the ancient city, and the Nebuchadnezzar. These accounts may all be reconciled, by supposing that Semiramis rebuilt the ancient city, and that Nebuchadnezzar afterwards greatly enlarged and adorned it.
Babylon lay in a vast and fertile plain watered by the Euphrates, with flowed through the city. Its walls are described as 60 miles in circumference, 300 feet high, and 75 feet wide, Jer 51:44- 58. A deep trench ran parallel with the walls. In each of the four sides were 25 brazen gates, from which roads crossed to the opposite…
same as Babel