Genesis 17:2 — Word Study
WLCוְאֶתְּנָ֥ה בְרִיתִ֖י בֵּינִ֣י וּבֵינֶ֑ךָ וְאַרְבֶּ֥ה אוֹתְךָ֖ בִּמְאֹ֥ד מְאֹֽד׃
BSAI will establishnâthan [make, give] My covenantbᵉrîyth [promise, agreement] between Me and youbêyn [in the midst of] and I will multiplyrâbâh [increase, grow] youʼêth exceedinglymᵉʼôd [very much, greatly]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְאֶתְּנָ֥ה | so let me make | Conjunction, verb qal infinitive construct first person common singular |
| בְרִיתִ֖י | covenant my | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| בֵּינִ֣י | between me | Suffix |
| וּבֵינֶ֑ךָ | and between you | Conjunction, suffix |
| וְאַרְבֶּ֥ה | so I may increase | Conjunction, verb hiphil first person common singular |
| אוֹתְךָ֖ | the object marker you | Particle, suffix |
| בִּמְאֹ֥ד | with muchness | Preposition |
| מְאֹֽד׃ | muchness |
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| BSB | I will establish My covenant between Me and you, and I will multiply you exceedingly.” |
| KJV | And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. |
| ASV | And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. |
| YLT | and I give My covenant between Me and thee, and multiply thee very exceedingly.' |
| WEB | I will make my covenant between me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly.” |
| BBE | And I will make an agreement between you and me, and your offspring will be greatly increased. |
Where they part company is in the interpretation of בִּמְאֹ֥ד — see How Translations Differ.
The main clause is supported by a prepositional phrase and a conjunction that introduces an additional promise, creating a compound sentence.
7 commentators on this verse
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Genesis 17:2
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Context — God's Covenant with Abramgenerated
Genesis 17:2 records God’s promise to Abram, marking a significant moment where God establishes a covenant, a formal agreement that will shape the future of Abram and his descendants. This covenant is part of a larger narrative where God reassures Abram of His plans and intentions, which are further elaborated in subsequent verses, particularly in Genesis 17:4–6.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 17:4–6 | “As for Me, this is My covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. |
| 2 | Genesis 9:9 | “Behold, I now establish My covenant with you and your descendants after you, |
| 3 | Genesis 15:18 | On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— |
| 4 | Psalm 105:8–11 | He remembers His covenant forever, the word He ordained for a thousand generations— |
| 5 | Galatians 3:17–18 | What I mean is this: The law that came 430 years later does not revoke the covenant previously established by God, so as to nullify the promise. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 8 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — נָתַן, ve.'e.te.Nahgenerated
The verb נָתַן (natan) is a qal infinitive construct meaning 'to give.' It conveys a wide range of actions, including giving, putting, or setting something. In this context, it emphasizes God's initiative in establishing a covenant with Abram, highlighting the seriousness and commitment of this divine promise.
This word is foundational in understanding the nature of the covenant, as it denotes not just a transaction but a relational commitment. The parsing as a first-person common singular indicates that God Himself is the one who is actively engaging with Abram in this promise.
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.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verbs אֶתְּנָ֥ה and אַרְבֶּ֥ה govern the sentence, indicating God's actions: establishing a covenant and multiplying Abram. The structure shows a clear cause and effect, where God's promise leads to the multiplication of Abram.
Hebrew word order places emphasis on the verbs at the beginning, highlighting the actions of God as central to the verse. The use of prepositional phrases enhances the relational aspect of the covenant.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew verb נָתַן is rendered as θήσομαι (thēsomai), meaning 'I will place' or 'I will set.' This choice indicates a focus on the act of establishing the covenant as a deliberate placement.
The translation of בִּמְאֹ֥ד as πολύ (polu) emphasizes the abundance intended in God's promise, aligning with the Hebrew meaning while adapting to the Greek context.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Genesis 17:2 shows God promising to make a covenant with Abram, which means He is establishing a special agreement with him. God also promises to multiply Abram greatly, indicating a blessing that will lead to many descendants.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
To establish a covenant means to create a formal agreement or promise, often involving commitments from both parties, as seen in God's relationship with Abram.
Multiplication signifies God's blessing and the promise of numerous descendants, which is central to the covenant made with Abram.
This verse is part of God's ongoing relationship with Abram, where He outlines His plans for Abram's lineage, which is a key theme throughout Genesis.
Faith is essential in receiving God's promises, as seen in Abram's response to God's covenant, which sets a precedent for trusting in God's word.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can I better understand the commitments I make in my relationships?
- In what ways do I see God's blessings multiplying in my life?
- What does it mean for me to have a covenant relationship with God?
- How can I apply the concept of covenant to my interactions with others?
Commentators on this verse — 7 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Genesis 17:2 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd I will make my covenant between me and thee,.... The covenant of circumcision, so called from the token of it, which God is said to make or give (e), being his own constitution, and depended on
Read John Gill on Genesis 17 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. And I will make my covenant , [Hebrew, wª'etªnaah (H5414)] - I will give, execute, or put in operation my covenant.
Read Robert Jamieson on Genesis 17 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleI am come to renew, establish, and enlarge that covenant which I formerly made with thee.
Read Matthew Poole on Genesis 17 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsGenesis 17:2 And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.Ver. 2. And I will make my covenant.] This is now the fifth confirmation of the Covenant; which shows that it is the alpha and omega, the first, second, and third of our salvation; and it is fit we should be well studied in it, and assured of our interest. For as the mercy seat was no larger than the ark, so neither is the grace of God than the covenant. And as the ark and mercy seat were never separated; so neither is his mercy from his people.
Read John Trapp on Genesis 17 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(2) I will make my covenant.—In Genesis 15:18 the Heb. word for “make” is cut, and refers to the severing of the victims; here it is “give,” “place,” and implies that it was an act of grace on God’s part (comp. Note on Genesis 9:9). Abram had now waited twenty-five years after leaving Ur-Chasdim, and fourteen or fifteen years since the ratification of the solemn covenant between him and Jehovah (Genesis 15:17); but the time had at length arrived for the fulfilment of the promise, and in token thereof Abram and Sarai were to change their names, and all the males be brought near to God by a solemn sacrament.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Genesis 17 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges2. And I will make my covenant] See note on Genesis 15:9; Genesis 15:18. The words of this verse imply no knowledge of the covenant described in chap. 15. The covenant has yet to be made. P’s account of the covenant is different from that of J; and, the two traditions being distinct, there is no allusion here to the previous narrative. fell on his face] The prostration of humility and reverence, as in Genesis 17:17. Cf. Numbers 14:5.
Read Cambridge on Genesis 17 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible2. I will make my covenant — The formal and symbolical cutting of the covenant was described in chap. xv; here Jehovah gives Abram the sign and seal of the covenant. Accordingly we note that in chap.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Genesis 17 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
I will establish My covenant between Me and you, and I will multiply you exceedingly.”
I will make my covenant between me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly.”
I will establish My covenant between Me and you, and I will multiply you exceedingly.”
Then I will confirm my covenant between me and you, and I will give you a multitude of descendants.”
Tyndale line
And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.
And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.
And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.
And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.
And I will make my couenant betweene me and thee, and I will multiplie thee exceedingly.
Strictly literal
And I will set my covenant between me and thee, and will very greatly multiply thee.
and I give My covenant between Me and thee, and multiply thee very exceedingly.'
and I give My covenant between Me and you, and multiply you very exceedingly.”
And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and I will multiply thee exceedingly.
Then I will confirm my covenant between me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly.”
From the Latin
And I will make my covenant between me and thee: and I will multiply thee exceedingly.
Simplified
I will make my agreement between me and you, and I will give you many, many descendants.”
And I will make an agreement between you and me, and your offspring will be greatly increased.
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 Samaritan Pentateuch are largely in agreement, with the only difference being the object marker אֵת (eth) in the Masoretic Text, which is absent in the Samaritan version. This indicates a minor textual variation without altering the overall meaning.
וְאֶתְּנָ֥ה בְרִיתִ֖י בֵּינִ֣י וּבֵינֶ֑ךָ וְאַרְבֶּ֥ה אוֹתְךָ֖ בִּמְאֹ֥ד מְאֹֽד׃
6 of the 8 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.
ואתנה בריתי ביני ובינך וארבה אתך במאד מאד
1 word differs from the Masoretic Text: אתך (
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 Genesis 17:2
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 נָתַן (natan) means 'to give' and encompasses a wide range of applications such as putting, setting, and making. It can also indicate actions like bestowing, delivering, and assigning. The entries describe its use in various forms, including Qal, Niphal, and Hophal, but do not present any significant disagreements among lexicons.
נָתַן 2007 vb. give, put, set
Qal 1917
give
Put, set
Make, constitute
Niph.
82be given
Be put, set
Hoph.
be given, bestowed
= be given to one for wife
be put upon
base
H5414 נָתַן give, put, set .. give
. Put, set
. Make, constitute
. . be given
. Be put, set
. . . be given, bestowed
. = be given to one for wife
. be put upon
5414 nathan naw-than'
a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of
application (put, make, etc.):--add, apply, appoint, ascribe,
assign, X avenge, X be ((healed)), bestow, bring (forth,
hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, +
cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, X doubtless, X
without fail, fasten, frame, X get, give (forth, over, up),
grant, hang (up), X have, X indeed, lay (unto charge, up),
(give) leave, lend, let (out), + lie, lift up, make, + O that,
occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, X
pull , put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send
(out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), + sing, + slander,
strike, (sub-)mit, suffer, X surely, X take, thrust, trade,
turn, utter, + weep, + willingly, + withdraw, + would (to)
God, yield.
נָתַן (na.tan) — to give: give.
: give/deliver/send/produce
1) to give, put, set
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend
1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate
1a3) to make, constitute
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned
1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted
1c) (Hophal)
1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up
1c2) to be put upon
נָתַן (na.tan) — to give: put.
: put/set/apppoint
1) to give, put, set
1a) (Qal)
Conj | V-Qal-1cs — Conjunction · verb qal infinitive construct first person common singularHC/Vqc1cs
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/Sp1bs
בַּ֫יִן (beyn) is a noun meaning 'interval' or 'space between.' It primarily functions as a preposition meaning 'between' or 'among,' and can also indicate distinctions or choices. The dual form בֵּנַ֫יִם refers specifically to the space between two entities, such as armies. The entries do not indicate any significant disagreement.
בַּ֫יִן subst. prop. interval, space between
always (exc. dual) as prep. in the interval of, between
Dual בֵּנַ֫יִם space between two armies
base
H996 בַּ֫יִן subst. prop. interval, space between . always (exc. dual) as prep. in the interval of, between
. Dual בֵּנַ֫יִם space between two armies
996 beyn bane
(sometimes in the plural masculine or feminine); properly,
the constructive form of an otherwise unused noun from 995; a
distinction; but used only as a prep, between (repeated before
each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction,
either...or:--among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), +
from (the widest), X in, out of, whether (it be...or), within.
see HEBREW for 0995
בַּ֫יִן (ba.yin) — between.
: between
between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
בַּ֫יִן (ba.yin) — between: among.
: among
between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
A sub-meaning of ben (בַּ֫יִן ": between" H0996)
Prep | Suff — SuffixHAcmsc/Sp1bs
בַּ֫יִן (beyn) is a noun meaning 'interval' or 'space between.' It primarily functions as a preposition meaning 'between' or 'among,' and can also indicate distinctions or choices. The dual form בֵּנַ֫יִם refers specifically to the space between two entities, such as armies. The entries do not indicate any significant disagreement.
בַּ֫יִן subst. prop. interval, space between
always (exc. dual) as prep. in the interval of, between
Dual בֵּנַ֫יִם space between two armies
base
H996 בַּ֫יִן subst. prop. interval, space between . always (exc. dual) as prep. in the interval of, between
. Dual בֵּנַ֫יִם space between two armies
996 beyn bane
(sometimes in the plural masculine or feminine); properly,
the constructive form of an otherwise unused noun from 995; a
distinction; but used only as a prep, between (repeated before
each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction,
either...or:--among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), +
from (the widest), X in, out of, whether (it be...or), within.
see HEBREW for 0995
בַּ֫יִן (ba.yin) — between.
: between
between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
בַּ֫יִן (ba.yin) — between: among.
: among
between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
A sub-meaning of ben (בַּ֫יִן ": between" H0996)
HC/Acmsc/Sp2ms — Conjunction · suffixHC/Acmsc/Sp2ms
רָבָה (rabah) is a Hebrew verb meaning to increase or multiply, encompassing ideas of becoming great, numerous, or abundant. It has various forms, including Qal (to become many), Piel (to make large), and Hiphil (to make much). The word also appears in a context related to shooting in Genesis 21:20. There is a noted Aramaic equivalent, רְבָה.
[רָבָה] 225 vb. be, or become, much, many, great
Qal 59
become many, numerous
be great
grow great (Aramaism)
Pi. 4 make large, increase
Hiph. 162
H7235a רָבָה be, or become, much, many, great .. become many, numerous
. . be great
. grow great (Aramaism)
. make large, increase
. . make much or many
. make great, obj. pers.
H7235b רָבָה shoot
7235 rabah raw-baw'
a primitive root; to increase (in whatever respect):--(bring
in) abundance (X -antly), + archer (by mistake for 7232), be
in authority, bring up, X continue, enlarge, excel,
exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly,
X -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have,
make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more
(in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much
(greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), X
process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very.
see HEBREW for 07232
רָבָה (ra.vah) — to multiply.
1) be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things)
1a2) to be or grow great
1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to make much, make many, have many
1c1a) to multiply, increase
1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly
1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly
1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much
Aramaic equivalent: re.vah (רְבָה "to grow great" H7236)
רָבָה (ra.vah) — to shoot.
(Qal) to shoot
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs — Conjunction · verb hiphil first person common singularHC/Vhu1cs
in'-kres, (noun), in-kres' (verb): Employed in the English Bible both as verb and as noun, and in both cases to represent a number of different words in the original. As a verb it is used in the ordinary sense of the term. As a noun it is usually used of plant life, or of the herds and flocks, to denote the fruitage or the offspring; more rarely of money, to denote the interest. As examples of the different terms translated by this word, students who read Hebrew or Greek may compare De 7:22; Pr 16:21; Job 10:16 the King James Version; Job 12:23; Nu 18:30; De 7:13…
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)
DirObjM | Suff — Particle · suffixHTo/Sp2ms
מְאֹד (m`od) refers to concepts of muchness, force, and abundance. It serves as an adverb meaning exceedingly or greatly, often used to intensify other words. The entries highlight its use in various idioms to express magnitude or degree, with a focus on might and intensity.
מְאֹד n.m. muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly
force, might
in diff. idioms (298 t.) to express the idea of exceedingly, greatly, very (whether of magnitude or degree)
base
H3966 מְאֹד muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly . force, might
. in diff. idiomns (298 t.) to express the idea of exceedingly, greatly, very (whether of magnitude or degree)
3966 m`od meh-ode'
from the same as 181; properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or
without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly,
speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or
superlative; especially when repeated):--diligently,
especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), X
louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so)
sore, utterly, very (+ much, sore), well.
see HEBREW for 0181
מְאֹד (me.od) — much.
adv
1) exceedingly, much
subst
2) might, force, abundance
n m
3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly
3a) force, might
3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree)
3b1) exceedingly
3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly
3b3) with muchness, muchness
Prep | Adv — PrepositionHR/Acmsa
מְאֹד (m`od) refers to concepts of muchness, force, and abundance. It serves as an adverb meaning exceedingly or greatly, often used to intensify other words. The entries highlight its use in various idioms to express magnitude or degree, with a focus on might and intensity.
מְאֹד n.m. muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly
force, might
in diff. idioms (298 t.) to express the idea of exceedingly, greatly, very (whether of magnitude or degree)
base
H3966 מְאֹד muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly . force, might
. in diff. idiomns (298 t.) to express the idea of exceedingly, greatly, very (whether of magnitude or degree)
3966 m`od meh-ode'
from the same as 181; properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or
without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly,
speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or
superlative; especially when repeated):--diligently,
especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), X
louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so)
sore, utterly, very (+ much, sore), well.
see HEBREW for 0181
מְאֹד (me.od) — much.
adv
1) exceedingly, much
subst
2) might, force, abundance
n m
3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly
3a) force, might
3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree)
3b1) exceedingly
3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly
3b3) with muchness, muchness
HAcmsa — HAcmsa