Hosea 11:7 — Word Study
WLCוְעַמִּ֥י תְלוּאִ֖ים לִמְשֽׁוּבָתִ֑י וְאֶל־ עַל֙ יִקְרָאֻ֔הוּ יַ֖חַד לֹ֥א יְרוֹמֵם׃
BSAMy peopleʻam [the nation of Israel, a tribe] are benttâlâʼ on turning from Memᵉshûwbâh [to backsliding, faithlessness] Though they callqârâʼ▸ [cry out, invoke] toʼêl the Most Highʻal [the supreme God, on high] He will by no meanslôʼ [not at all, under no circumstances] exalt themrûwm▸ [lift up, honor]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְעַמִּ֥י | and people my | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| תְלוּאִ֖ים | [is] hung up | Verb, Qal, participle (passive) masculine plural |
| לִמְשֽׁוּבָתִ֑י | to apostasy my | Preposition, noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| וְאֶל־ | and to | Conjunction, preposition |
| עַל֙ | a height | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| יִקְרָאֻ֔הוּ | they call on him | Verb qal imperfect third person masculine plural, suffix |
| יַ֖חַד | together | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| לֹ֥א | not | Particle |
| יְרוֹמֵם׃ | he will exalt [them] | Verb, Piel, imperfect third person masculine singular |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | My people are bent on turning from Me. Though they call to the Most High, He will by no means exalt them. |
| KJV | And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him. |
| ASV | And my people are bent on backsliding from me: though they call them to him that is on high, none at all will exalt him. |
| YLT | And My people are hanging in suspense, about My returning, And unto the Most High they do call, Together they exalt not. |
| WEB | My people are determined to turn from me. Though they call to the Most High, he certainly won’t exalt them. |
| BBE | My people are given up to sinning against me; though their voice goes up on high, no one will be lifting them up. |
Where they part company is תְלוּאִ֖ים — see How Translations Differ.
The main clause expresses the people's condition, while the subordinate clauses detail their actions and God's response.







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Deep Study — Hosea 11:7
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Context — God's Lament over Israelgenerated
Hosea 11:7 reveals God's heartache as He observes His people, Israel, turning away from Him. Despite their calls to the Most High, God declares that He will not exalt them, highlighting their unfaithfulness and the consequences of their actions. This passage reflects the ongoing theme in Hosea of God's desire for His people to return to Him, contrasted with their persistent backsliding.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hosea 4:16 | For Israel is as obstinate as a stubborn heifer. Can the LORD now shepherd them like lambs in an open meadow? |
| 2 | Hosea 14:4 | I will heal their apostasy; I will freely love them, for My anger has turned away from them. |
| 3 | Psalm 78:57–58 | They turned back and were faithless like their fathers, twisted like a faulty bow. |
| 4 | Proverbs 14:14 | The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 3:6–8 | Now in the days of King Josiah, the LORD said to me, “Have you seen what faithless Israel has done? She has gone up on every high hill and under every green tree to prostitute herself there. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 12 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — תְלוּאִ֖ים, te.lu.'Imgenerated
The word תְלוּאִ֖ים (te.lu.'Im) is a passive participle derived from the root meaning to hang. It conveys a sense of being suspended or uncertain, reflecting Israel's wavering faith and inclination to backslide. The participial form indicates that this is a state of being rather than a single action, emphasizing the ongoing nature of their doubt and hesitation.
In this verse, it serves to illustrate the condition of God's people, who are metaphorically 'hung up' in their faithlessness, caught between calling on God and their inclination to turn away from Him.
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 verb יִקְרָאֻ֔הוּ (yik.ra.'U.hu), meaning 'they call on Him', governs the sentence, with several phrases attached: a noun phrase as the subject, a prepositional phrase indicating direction, and another clause describing the action of calling. The structure emphasizes that despite their calls, the main action is God's response.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the subject וְעַמִּ֥י (ve.'a.Mi), 'My people', indicating that the lament is directed specifically at them, highlighting their condition and God's disappointment.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates תְלוּאִ֖ים as ἐπικρεμάμενος, which means 'hanging' or 'suspended'. This choice reflects a similar sense of uncertainty but may also suggest a more active state of being caught in doubt, emphasizing the emotional weight of Israel's situation.
This translation choice shows a narrowing in the interpretation, focusing on the precariousness of their faith rather than simply describing their backsliding.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Hosea 11:7 shows God lamenting over His people, Israel, who are turning away from Him. Even though they call out to Him, God states that He will not lift them up, highlighting their unfaithfulness and the consequences of their actions.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means that they are persistently choosing to turn away from God, showing a pattern of unfaithfulness.
God's refusal to exalt them reflects the consequences of their backsliding and unfaithfulness.
To call on the Most High means to invoke God, seeking His help or intervention.
This verse illustrates the tension between God's desire for His people and their persistent unfaithfulness, highlighting the emotional struggle in their relationship.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways do I see myself turning away from God, similar to Israel?
- How can I ensure that my calls to God are sincere and not just empty words?
- What steps can I take to strengthen my faith and avoid backsliding?
- How does understanding God's lament over Israel affect my view of His love and justice?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Hosea 11:7 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd my people are bent to backsliding from me,.... There is a propensity in thorn to it, through prevailing corruption in them; they are inclined unto it, the bias of their minds is that way; they
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleMy people; yet God owneth them for his, he had not cast them quite off; or since they call themselves his, he is willing to encourage them by owning all in them that looks toward him. Are bent to backsliding from me; or continue in suspense, doubtful and unresolved what to do, or rather inclined most to an aversion from me: though the Lord’ s prophets have persuaded them earnestly to return by repentance, yet they continue unresolved what is best to be done, whether to adhere to their idol gods, to make sure of Egyptian aids, or-to turn to God, and east off the other; this they most dislike, and continue as it were tacked and fastened to their rebellion, as the French version. Though they…
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsHosea 11:7 And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt [him].Ver. 7. My people are bent to backsliding from me] They have a principle of apostasy in them, as those Galatians had of whom the apostle, "I marvel that you are so soon removed unto another gospel," Galatians 1:6, and as those old apostates in the wilderness, who, as soon as Moses’ back was turned almost, cried out to Aaron, Make us golden gods. This people was before accused to be acted by a spirit of fornication, a certain violent impetus, a strong inclination to whoredom, and to be apt to backslide with a perpetual backsliding: all their recidivations and…
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(7) No imagery is used, as of unfaithful wife, recalcitrant heifer, or furnace-piling baker, but homely literal commonplace. The people were called by sufficient means to the highest worship, but they were bent on the lowest.
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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 7. Though they called them to the Most High] Newcome is better: "And though they call on him together because of the yoke, he will not raise it. He shall receive no refreshment." See the metaphor, Hosea 11:4.
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges7. And my people, &c.] This verse gives the ground of the judgment; ‘and’ = ‘for’, ‘in fact.’ The reference to ‘backsliding’ (lit. turning, or turning about) should be taken in connexion with Hosea 14:4. though they called, &c.] Rather, and if they are called (lit., if they, viz. the prophets, call him) upwards, not one striveth to rise. There is a complete moral apathy. A phraseological point of contact with Hosea 7:16.
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleAnd My people are bent to backsliding from Me - Literally, “are hung to it!” as we say, “a man’s whole being “hangs” on a thing.” A thing “hung to” or “on” another, sways to and fro within certain
Read Albert Barnes on Hosea 11 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
My people are bent on turning from Me. Though they call to the Most High, He will by no means exalt them.
My people are determined to turn from me. Though they call to the Most High, he certainly won’t exalt them.
My people are bent on turning from Me. Though they call to the Most High, He will by no means exalt them.
My people are obsessed with turning away from me; they call to Baal, but he will never exalt them!
Tyndale line
And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.
And my people are bent on backsliding from me: though they call them to him that is on high, none at all will exalt him.
And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they call them to him that is on high, none at all will exalt him.
And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him .
And my people are bent to rebellion against me: though they called them to the most hie, yet none at all would exalt him.
Strictly literal
Yea, my people are bent upon backsliding from me: though they call them to the Most High, none at all exalteth [him].
And My people are hanging in suspense, about My returning, And unto the Most High they do call, Together they exalt not.
And My people are hanging in suspense about My returning, || And to the Most High they call, || Together they do not exalt.
For my people are only bent on backsliding from me; and though upward they call them, they altogether will not elevate themselves.
My people are determined to turn away from me. Though they call to the Most High, no one will help them.
From the Latin
And my people shall long for my return: but a yoke shall be put upon them together, which shall not be taken off.
Simplified
My people are hanging on to their apostasy from me. They call him “god on high” but he will not raise them up at all.
My people are given up to sinning against me; though their voice goes up on high, no one will be lifting them up.
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 agree on the wording of this verse, with the Dead Sea Scrolls providing a version that is largely restored, indicating that the core message has remained consistent across these texts.
וְעַמִּ֥י תְלוּאִ֖ים לִמְשֽׁוּבָתִ֑י וְאֶל־ עַל֙ יִקְרָאֻ֔הוּ יַ֖חַד לֹ֥א יְרוֹמֵם׃
9 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.
[ועמ׳י] [תלואים] [למשובת׳י] [ואל] [על] [יקרא׳הו] [יחד] [לוא] [ירומ׳ם]
nothing on the leather here — 9 supplied entire by an editor.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Hosea 11:7
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.
עַם (am) primarily means 'people' or 'nation,' referring to a collective group, often in the context of tribes such as those of Israel. It can also denote kinsmen or compatriots. The term appears in various contexts, including military and familial references. There is a mention of a specific individual named Ammi in Song of Solomon 6:12.
עַם, עָם 1810 n.m. people
a people, nation
= smaller units
= common people
people in gen., persons
phrases
base
[עַם] n.[m.] kinsman (on father's side)
base
H5971a עַם, עָם people H5971b עַם kinsman (on father's side)
5971 `am am
from 6004; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a
tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or
attendants; figuratively, a flock:--folk, men, nation,
people.
see HEBREW for 06004
עַם (am) — people.
: people/nation
1) nation, people
1a) people, nation
1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men
עַם (am) — kinsman.
kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — Ammi.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at Sng.6.12
§ kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — People's (Gate).
§ kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — (Ibleam)-am.
Combined with yiv.le.am (יִבְלְעָם "Ibleam" H2991)
§ kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — Amaw.
This name means nation, people
עַם (am) — people: soldiers.
: soldiers/army
1) nation, people
1a) people, nation
1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men
עַם (am) — people: creatures.
: creatures
1) nation, people
1a) people, nation
1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men
Conj | N-ms | Suff — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHC/Ncmsc/Sp1bs
תָּלָא (tala') primarily means to hang. It can also imply a sense of uncertainty or mental dependence, suggesting a figurative meaning of being suspended or hesitant. The entries indicate a focus on the physical act of hanging as well as the emotional or mental aspects of clinging or depending on something.
H8511 תָּלָא hang
8511 tala' taw-law'
a primitive root; to suspend; figuratively (through
hesitation) to be uncertain; by implication (of mental
dependence) to habituate:--be bent, hang (in doubt).
תָּלָא (ta.la) — to hang.
(Qal) to hang, hang to, cling to
V-Qal-Inf-c — Verb · Qal · participle (passive) masculine pluralHVqsmpa
מְשׁוּבָה (mshuwbah) refers to concepts of turning back or apostasy, indicating a turning away from faithfulness. It is derived from the root meaning to turn back. The entries consistently highlight its association with backsliding and faithlessness.
[מְשׁוּבָה], מְשֻׁבָה n.f. turning back, apostasy
base
H4878 מְשׁוּבָה, מְשֻׁבָה
4878 mshuwbah mesh-oo-baw'
or mshubah {mesh-oo-baw'}; from 7725;
apostasy:--backsliding, turning away.
see HEBREW for 07725
מְשׁוּבָה (me.shu.vah) — faithlessness.
turning away, turning back, apostasy, backsliding
Prep | N-fs | Suff — Preposition · noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHR/Ncfsc/Sp1bs
The Hebrew word אֶל (el) is primarily a preposition indicating motion towards or direction to a person or place. It can also imply entering a limit, presence at a location, or a hostile direction (against). Additionally, it may express concepts such as concerning, in addition to, or according to. The entries highlight its versatility in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph),
prep. denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental).of motion to or unto a person or place
Where the limit is actually entered, into
Of direction towards anything
Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against
Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to
Metaph. in regard to, concerning, on account of
Of rule or standard according to (rare)
Expressing presence at a spot, against, at, by, not merely after verbs implying motion
Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction to
base
H413 אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), . of motion to or unto a person or place
. Where the limit is actually entered, into
. Of direction towards anything
. Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against
. Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to
. Metaph. in regard to, concerning, on account of
. Of rule or standard according to (rare)
. Expressing presence at a spot, against, at, by, not merely after verbs implying motion
. Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction to
413 'el ale
(but only used in the shortened constructive form sel {el});
a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but
occasionally used of a quiescent position, i.e. near, with or
among; often in general, to:--about, according to ,after,
against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and,
by, concerning, for, from, X hath, in(- to), near, (out) of,
over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether,
with(-in).
אֶל (el) — to(wards).
1) to, toward, unto (of motion)
2) into (limit is actually entered)
2a) in among
3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion)
4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character)
5) in addition to, to
6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of
7) according to (rule or standard)
8) at, by, against (of one's presence)
9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Conj | Prep — Conjunction · prepositionHC/R
עַל (al) primarily means 'height' and can refer to the Most High, specifically God. It serves as a preposition meaning 'upon' or 'above,' indicating elevation, addition, or proximity. The word is built from the root meaning 'to rise' and has a broad range of uses, including idiomatic expressions and various grammatical functions.
עַל, עָ֑ל
subst. height
As prep. upon, and hence on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against
Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed
—
of clothing, etc., which any one wears
With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
Of the ground or basis, on which a thing is done
H5920 עַל, עָ֑ל I. subst. height
5920 `al al
from 5927; properly, the top; specifically, the highest (i.e.
God); also (adverb) aloft, to Jehovah:--above, high, most
High.
see HEBREW for 05927
עַל (al) — Most High.
Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
עַל (al) — height.
subst
1) height
adv
2) above, upwards, on high
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
The Hebrew word קָרָא (qara') is a primitive root meaning to call, proclaim, or read. It encompasses a range of actions including calling out, crying for help, reading aloud, and summoning. The word can also imply being called or named in various contexts. There are no significant disagreements among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
קָרָא 724 vb. call, proclaim, read
Qal
call, cry, utter a loud sound
call, cry
call unto some one
cry for help
proclaim
read aloud
read to oneself
summon
call = name
Niph.
reflex.
pass. be called
Pu. be called
base
H7121 קָרָא call, proclaim, read .. . call, cry, utter a loud sound
. call, cry
. . call unto some one
. cry for help
. proclaim
. . read aloud
. read to oneself
. summon
. call = name
. . reflex.
. pass. be called
. be called
7121 qara' kaw-raw'
a primitive root (rather identical with 7122 through the idea
of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly,
address by name, but used in a wide variety of
applications):--bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for,
forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite,
mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(- ation),
pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say.
see HEBREW for 07122
קָרָא (qa.ra) — to call: call to.
: call_to/invite/entreat
1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound
1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God)
1a3) to proclaim
1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read
1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow
1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to call oneself
1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named
1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
קָרָא (qa.ra) — to call: call by.
: call_by/name
1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound
1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God)
1a3) to proclaim
1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff — Verb qal imperfect third person masculine plural · suffixHVqi3mp/Sp3ms
יַ֫חַד (yachad) refers to the concept of unitedness or being together. It can function as a noun meaning 'unitedness' and as an adverb meaning 'together.' The word is built from a root that emphasizes unity and is used in various contexts in the Old Testament.
יַ֫חַד 45 n.[m.] unitedness
as subst.
elsewhere always in acc. as adv. in union, together
base
יָחְדָּו 92 adv. together
base
H3162a יַ֫חַד unitedness . as subst.
. elsewhere always in acc. as adv. in union, together
H3162b יָחְדָּו adv. together
3162 yachad yakh'-ad
from 3161; properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly:--alike,
at all (once), both, likewise, only, (al-)together, withal.
see HEBREW for 03161
יַ֫חַד (ya.chad) — unitedness.
1) union, unitedness
יָחְדָּו (yach.dav) — together.
adv
together
HNcmsa — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
לֹא (lo') is a Hebrew word meaning 'not' or 'no.' It serves as a simple negation and can imply absence or prohibition. The word can also be used in various contexts, often combined with other particles for emphasis or clarification. Its Aramaic equivalent is לָא (la), which also means 'not.'
לֹא or לוֹא adv. not
base
H3808 לֹא or לוֹא not
3808 lo' lo
or lowi {lo}; or loh (Deut. 3:11) {lo}; a primitive particle;
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often
used with other particles (as follows):--X before, + or else,
ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never,
no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), (X as though...,(can-), for) not (out
of), of nought, otherwise, out of, + surely, + as truly as, +
of a truth, + verily, for want, + whether, without.
לֹא (lo) — not.
1) not, no
1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition)
1b) not (with modifier-negation)
1c) nothing (subst)
1d) without (with particle)
1e) before (of time)
Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Part — ParticleHTn
רוּם (ruwm) is a Hebrew verb meaning to be high or exalted, covering a range of actions such as rising, lifting, and promoting. It can refer to physical elevation, like raising an ark or setting up a throne, as well as figurative exaltation, particularly in relation to God. The word also has a related form, רָמַם (ramam), which means to be wormy.
רוּם vb. be high, exalted, rise
Qal
be high, lit. rock (in fig.)
esp. of י׳
be raised, uplifted
be lifted, rise, of ark
Pō‛lēl
raise, rear, children
cause tree to grow
lift up
exalt, extol, acc. י׳
Pō‛lal be lift up
Hiph.
raise, rear, c. acc., hand
raise poor
lift up voice
(take into one's hand and) lift, take up, stone
set up, erect, stone
set on high, throne
lift up, exalt, c. acc. pers.
lift up and take away, remove
lift off and present, contribute, offer
Hoph. be taken off from; be abolished
Hithpō‛l. and he shall exalt and magnify himself above, etc.; I will raise myself
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[רָמַם] vb. denom. be wormy;—Ex 16:20
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H7311a רוּם be high, exalted, rise .. . be high, lit. rock (in fig.)
. esp. of י׳
. be raised, uplifted
. be lifted, rise, of ark
.. . raise, rear, children
. cause tree to grow
. lift up
. exalt, extol, acc. י׳
.be lift up
. . . . raise, rear, c. acc., hand
. raise poor
. lift up voice
. (take into one's hand and) lift, take up, stone
. set up, erect, stone
. set on high, throne
. lift up, exalt, c. acc. pers.
. lift up and take away, remove
. lift off and present, contribute, offer
. be taken off from; be abolished
. and he shall exalt and magnify himself above, etc.; I will raise myself
H7311b רָמַם vb. denom. be wormy
7311 ruwm room
a primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise (in
various applications, literally or figuratively):--bring up,
exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be,
lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up,
levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, (X a-)loud, mount up, offer
(up), + presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up,
tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms.
רוּם (rum) — to exalt.
1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be high, be set on high
1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted
1a3) to be lifted, rise
1b) (Polel)
1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up
1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt
1b3) to exalt, extol
1c) (Polal) to be lifted up
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high
1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove
1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute
1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished
1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself
Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
רָמַם (ra.mam) — be rotten.
(Qal) to be rotten, be wormy
V-o-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Piel · imperfect third person masculine singularHVpi3ms
