Isaiah 38:2 — Word Study
WLCוַיַּסֵּ֧ב חִזְקִיָּ֛הוּ פָּנָ֖יו אֶל־ הַקִּ֑יר וַיִּתְפַּלֵּ֖ל אֶל־ יְהוָֽה׃
BSAThen HezekiahChizqîyâh [the faithful king of Judah] turnedçâbab▸ his facepânîym [toward the presence of God] toʼêl the wallqîyr [a place of solitude] and prayedpâlal▸ [to intercede, to seek God's guidance] toʼêl the LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah, the one true God, the covenant keeper]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַיַּסֵּ֧ב | and he turned | Verb, Hiphil, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| חִזְקִיָּ֛הוּ | Hezekiah | Noun proper masculine |
| פָּנָ֖יו | face his | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| אֶל־ | to | Preposition |
| הַקִּ֑יר | the wall | Particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| וַיִּתְפַּלֵּ֖ל | and he prayed | Verb, Hithpael, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| אֶל־ | to | Preposition |
| יְהוָֽה׃ | Yahweh | Noun proper |
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| BSB | Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, |
| KJV | Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, |
| ASV | Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto Jehovah, |
| YLT | And Hezekiah turneth round his face unto the wall, and prayeth unto Jehovah, |
| WEB | Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to Yahweh, |
| BBE | And Hezekiah, turning his face to the wall, made his prayer to the Lord, saying, |
Where they part company is in the interpretation of פָּנָ֖יו — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence has a main action followed by a direction and a prayer, clearly outlining Hezekiah's response to his situation.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectחִזְקִיָּהוּ
verbסָבַב
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Deep Study — Isaiah 38:2
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Context — Hezekiah's Prayer for Healinggenerated
Isaiah 38:2 describes a critical moment in King Hezekiah's life when he turns to God in prayer during a severe illness. This act of turning toward the wall signifies his earnestness and solitude in seeking divine help. Hezekiah's plea to God reflects his faithfulness and desire for healing, as he recalls his devotion to the LORD. This narrative emphasizes the importance of prayer in times of distress, paralleling similar themes found in other scriptures such as 1 Kings 8:30 and Psalm 50:15.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 8:30 | Hear the plea of Your servant and of Your people Israel when they pray toward this place. May You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place. May You hear and forgive. |
| 2 | Psalm 50:15 | Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” |
| 3 | Psalm 91:15 | When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. |
| 4 | Matthew 6:6 | But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 4 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — וַיַּסֵּ֧ב, vai.ya.Sevgenerated
The verb סָבַב (savav) means to turn or surround, indicating a physical or metaphorical change in direction. In this context, it shows Hezekiah's deliberate action of turning his face towards the wall, a gesture of focusing on God in prayer.
The Hiphil form suggests causation, implying that Hezekiah is actively turning himself toward God’s presence, seeking guidance and intervention in his time of need.
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 main verb וַיַּסֵּ֧ב governs the action of the sentence, with the subject חִזְקִיָּ֛הוּ following it. The structure emphasizes Hezekiah’s action of turning and praying, which are the two key components of this verse.
The sentence is straightforward, with Hezekiah’s actions clearly laid out: he turns his face to the wall and prays to the LORD, indicating a direct and personal plea for help.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates וַיַּסֵּ֧ב as ἀπέστρεψεν, which means 'he turned back'. This choice underscores the act of returning to God in prayer, emphasizing the importance of seeking divine intervention.
The LXX also reflects a similar focus on Hezekiah's earnestness in prayer, aligning with the Hebrew text's intent.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Isaiah 38:2 recounts how King Hezekiah, facing a serious illness, turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD. This act symbolizes his focus on God and his plea for healing, reflecting his faithfulness and devotion.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It signifies Hezekiah's earnestness in seeking God's presence and guidance during a time of distress.
He prayed to seek divine intervention and healing, recalling his faithfulness and devotion to God.
We learn the importance of turning to God in prayer during difficult times and the power of sincere intercession.
It parallels other instances in the Bible where individuals turn to God in prayer for help, such as in Psalm 91:15.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways can I turn to God in prayer during my own difficult times?
- How can I cultivate a deeper relationship with God, similar to Hezekiah's devotion?
- What are some examples in my life where I have seen God respond to prayer?
- How can I encourage others to seek God's guidance in their lives?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Isaiah 38:2 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThen Hezekiah turned his face to the wall,.... Not figuratively to the wall of his heart, as Jerom; but literally, either to the wall of his bedchamber where he lay sick, that his tears might not be
Read John Gill on Isaiah 38 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThen Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall. The couches in the East ran along the walls of houses.
Read Robert Jamieson on Isaiah 38 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsIsaiah 38:2 Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, Ver. 2. See 2 Kings 20:2
Read John Trapp on Isaiah 38 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(2) Turned his face toward the wall . . .—The royal couch was in the corner, as the Eastern place of honour, the face turned to it, as seeking privacy and avoiding the gaze of men. (Comp. Ahab in 1 Kings 21:4.)
Read Charles John Ellicott on Isaiah 38 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 2. Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall] The furniture of an eastern divan or chamber, either for the reception of company or for private use, consists chiefly of carpets spread on the floor in the middle; and of sofas, or couches ranged on one or more sides of the room, on a part raised somewhat above the floor. On these they repose themselves in the day, and sleep at night. It is to be observed that the corner of the room is the place of honour. Dr. Pococke, when he was introduced to the Sheikh of Furshout, found him sitting in the corner of his room. He describes another Arab Sheikh "as sitting in the corner of a large green tent, pitched in the middle of an encampment of…
Read AdamClarke on Isaiah 38 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges2. turned his face toward the wall] (cf. 1 Kings 21:4) an instinctive expression of the feeling that he was alone with God in this bitter moment.
Read Cambridge on Isaiah 38 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThen Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall - The wall of the room in which he was lying He was probably lying on a couch next the wall of his room.
Read Albert Barnes on Isaiah 38 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible2. Turned his face toward the wall — Upon his divan, his bed; and gave himself up to reflection and prayer.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Isaiah 38 →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
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD,
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to Yahweh,
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD,
Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord,
Tyndale line
Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD,
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto Jehovah,
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD,
Then Hezekiah turned his face towards the wall, and prayed to the LORD,
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall, and prayed to the Lord,
Strictly literal
And Hezekiah turned his face to the wall, and prayed to Jehovah,
And Hezekiah turneth round his face unto the wall, and prayeth unto Jehovah,
And Hezekiah turns around his face to the wall, and prays to YHWH,
Then did Hezekiah turn his face to the wall, and prayed unto the Lord.
Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to Yahweh.
From the Latin
And Ezechias turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the Lord,
Simplified
When Hezekiah heard this, he went to pray privately to the Lord, saying
And Hezekiah, turning his face to the wall, made his prayer to the Lord, saying,
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 align closely, with eight words matched in both. The Dead Sea Scrolls also support the Masoretic Text, showing consistency in the wording and meaning across these ancient witnesses.
וַיַּסֵּ֧ב חִזְקִיָּ֛הוּ פָּנָ֖יו אֶל־ הַקִּ֑יר וַיִּתְפַּלֵּ֖ל אֶל־ יְהוָֽה׃
8 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.
ויסוב יחוזקיה פני׳ו אל הקיר ויתפלל אל יהוה
8 words on the leather.
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 Isaiah 38:2
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 סָבַב (savav) means to turn or go around, encompassing a range of actions such as surrounding, marching, and changing direction. It is built from a primitive root and has various applications, both literal and figurative, including transforming or enclosing. The entries detail its uses in different verbal forms, but do not present any significant disagreement among lexicons.
סָבַב vb. turn about, go around, surround
Qal
turn, intrans.
march, or walk, around
go partly round, circle, skirt
make a round, or circuit, go about to
surround, encompass
Niph.
turn oneself against, close round upon
turn round (from a direct course)
esp. of boundary: turn round from, toward
pass. be turned over to, into the power of
Pi. to change, transform, the aspect of the matter
Po‛.
encompass (with protection)
come about, assemble round
march or go about
enclose, envelop
Hiph.
turn (trans.), cause to turn
bring over (i.e. to allegiance)
turn into, of changing name
= bring round, of changing name
cause to go around
surround with (acc.) wall
perh. also encompass (as foe)
Hoph.
be turned, of cart wheel
surrounded, i.e. set, of jewels
base
H5437 סָבַב turn about, go around, surround .. turn, intrans.
. . march, or walk, around
. go partly round, circle, skirt
. make a round, or circuit, go about to
. surround, encompass
. . . turn oneself against, close round upon
. turn round (from a direct course)
. esp. of boundary: turn round from, toward
. pass. be turned over to, into the power of
. to change, transform, the aspect of the matter
. . encompass (with protection)
. come about, assemble round
. march or go about
. enclose, envelop
. . . turn (trans.), cause to turn
. bring over (i.e. to allegiance)
. turn into, of changing name
. = bring round, of changing name
. . cause to go around
. surround with (acc.) wall
. perh. also encompass (as foe)
. . be turned, of cart wheel
. surrounded, i.e. set, of jewels
5437 cabab saw-bab'
a primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in
various applications, literally and figuratively (as
follows):--bring, cast, fetch, lead, make, walk, X whirl, X
round about, be about on every side, apply, avoid, beset
(about), besiege, bring again, carry (about), change, cause to
come about, X circuit, (fetch a) compass (about, round),
drive, environ, X on every side, beset (close, come, compass,
go, stand) round about, inclose, remove, return, set, sit
down, turn (self) (about, aside, away, back).
סָבַב (sa.vav) — to turn: turn.
: turn/bring_around
1) to turn, turn about or around or aside or back or towards, go about or around, surround, encircle, change direction
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to turn, turn about, be brought round, change
1a2) to march or walk around, go partly around, circle about, skirt, make a round, make a circuit, go about to, surround, encompass
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to turn oneself, close round, turn round
1b2) to be turned over to
1c) (Piel) to turn about, change, transform
1d) (Poel)
1d1) to encompass, surround
1d2) to come about, assemble round
1d3) to march, go about
1d4) to enclose, envelop
1e) (Hiphil)
1e1) to turn, cause to turn, turn back, reverse, bring over, turn into, bring round
1e2) to cause to go around, surround, encompass
1f) (Hophal)
1f1) to be turned
1f2) to be surrounded
סָבַב (sa.vav) — to turn: surround.
: surround/go_round
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/Vhw3ms
חִזְקִיָּהוּ (Hizqiyahu) means "Jehovah is my strength" and refers primarily to Hezekiah, the 12th king of Judah, known for his religious reforms. The name is derived from the roots meaning 'to strengthen' and 'Jah' (a form of Jehovah). Hezekiah is noted for his lineage as a descendant of David and is mentioned in various contexts, including his role during the Divided Monarchy and the Exile.
חִזְקִיָּהוּ, חִזְקִיָּה, יְחִזְקִיָּהוּ, יְחִזְקִיָּה n.pr.m. (י׳ hath strengthened, י׳ strengtheneth)
son of Ahaz, King of Judah
great-great-grandson pf proph. Zephaniah
man of royal Davidic line
head of a family of returned exiles
an Ephraimite, Ahaz’s time
base
H2396 חִזְקִיָּהוּ, חִזְקִיָּה, יְחִזְקִיָּהוּ, יְחִזְקִיָּה (י׳ hath strengthened, י׳ strengtheneth)
2396 Chizqiyah khiz-kee-yaw'
or Chizqiyahuw {khiz-kee-yaw'-hoo}; also Ychizqiyah
{yekh-iz-kee-yaw'}; or Ychizqiyahuw {yekh-iz-kee-yaw'-hoo};
from 2388 and 3050; strengthened of Jah; Chizkijah, a king of
Judah, also the name of two other Israelites:--Hezekiah,
Hizkiah, Hizkijah. Compare 3169.
see HEBREW for 02388
see HEBREW for 03050
see HEBREW for 03169
חִזְקִיָּהוּ (chiz.qiy.yah) — Hezekiah.
A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.16.20;
son of: Ahaz (H0271) and Abi (H0021);
brother of: Maaseiah (H4641J); married to Hephzibah (H2657);
father of: Manasseh (H4519H)
§ Hezekiah or Hizkiah or Hizkijah = "Jehovah is my strength"
1) 12th king of Judah, son of Ahaz and Abijah; a good king in that he served Jehovah and did away with idolatrous practices
2) great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet
3) son of Neariah, a descendant of David
4) head of a family of returning exiles in the time of Nehemiah
חִזְקִיָּהוּ (chiz.qiy.yah) — Hizkiah.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.3.23;
son of: Neariah (H5294);
brother of: Elioenai (H0454B) and Azrikam (H5840)
§ Hezekiah or Hizkiah or Hizkijah = "Jehovah is my strength"
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Hezekiah
Whom Jehovah has strengthened. (1.) Son of Ahaz (2 Kings 18:1; 2 Chr. 29:1), whom he succeeded on the throne of the kingdom of Judah. He reigned twenty-nine years (B.C. 726-697). The history of this king is contained in 2 Kings 18:20, Isa. 36-39, and 2 Chr. 29-32. He is spoken of as a great and good king. In public life he followed the example of his great-granfather Uzziah. He set himself to abolish idolatry from his kingdom, and among other things which he did for this end, he destroyed the “brazen serpent,” which had been removed to Jerusalem, and had become an object of idolatrous worship (Num. 21:9). A great reformation was wrought in the kingdom of Judah in…
(the might of Jehovah). Twelfth king of Judah, son of the apostate Ahaz and Abi or Abijah, ascended the throne at the age of 25, B.C. 726. Hezekiah was one of the three most perfect kings of Judah. (2 Kings 18:5) Ecclus. 49:4. His first act was to purge and repair and reopen with splendid sacrifices and perfect ceremonial the temple. He also destroyed a brazen serpent, said to have been the one used by Moses in the miraculous healing of the Israelites, (Numbers 21:9) which had become an object of adoration. When the kingdom of Israel had fallen, Hezekiah invited the scattered inhabitants to a peculiar passover, which was continued for the unprecedented period of fourteen days. (2 Chronicles 29:30,31) At the head of a repentant…
A pious king of Judah, succeeded his father Ahaz about 726 B. C., and died about 698 B. C. His history is contained in 2Ki 18:12-21 2Ch 29:1-32:33. Compare Isa 36:1-38:22. His reign is memorable for his faithful efforts to restore the worship of Jehovah; for his pride and presumption towards the Assyrians; for the distractions of their invading host in answer to his prayer; for his sickness and humiliation, and the prolonging of his life fifteen years of peace. He was succeeded by the unworthy Manasseh.
strength of the Lord
The Hebrew word פָּנֶה (*pāneh*) is a noun meaning 'face' or 'presence,' and it appears in various contexts, including the faces of seraphim and animals, as well as the surface of the ground. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'before' or 'in front of.' The word is built from a root that suggests turning or facing, and it encompasses a wide range of applications, both literal and figurative.
[פָּנֶה], pl. פָּנִים 2123 n.m. face, also faces
face, faces
presence, person
technically, see one's face, i.e. appear before one, in one's presence
face of seraphim
face of animals
face (= surface) of ground
as adv.loc. before
for other phrases
with prepositions
base
H6440 פָּנֶה, pl. פָּנִים face, also faces . . face, faces
. . presence, person
. technically, see one's face, i.e. appear before one, in one's presence
. face of seraphim
. face of animals
. face (= surface) of ground
. as adv. loc. before
. for other phrases
. with prepositions
6440 paniym paw-neem'
plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun (paneh
{paw-neh'}; from 6437); the face (as the part that turns);
used in a great variety of applications (literally and
figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a
preposition (before, etc.):--+ accept, a-(be- )fore(-time),
against, anger, X as (long as), at, + battle, + because (of),
+ beseech, countenance, edge, + employ, endure, + enquire,
face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er
time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, X him(-self), +
honourable, + impudent, + in, it, look(-eth) (- s), X me, +
meet, X more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), X on,
open, + out of, over against, the partial, person, + please,
presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, + regard, right
forth, + serve, X shewbread, sight, state, straight, + street,
X thee, X them(-selves), through (+ - out), till, time(-s)
פָּנֶה (pa.neh) — face: before.
: before/to/front
1) face
1a) face, faces
1b) presence, person
1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim)
1d) face (of animals)
1e) face, surface (of ground)
1f) as adv of loc/temp
1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before
1g) with prep
1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
פָּנֶה (pa.neh) — face.
: face
1) face
1a) face, faces
1b) presence, person
1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim)
1d) face (of animals)
1e) face, surface (of ground)
1f) as adv of loc/temp
1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before
1g) with prep
1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from…
N-cp | Suff — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHNcmpc/Sp3ms
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)
Prep — PrepositionHR
קִיר (qir) means 'wall' and can refer to the walls of a house, chamber, or altar sides. It is derived from a root that is not clearly defined. The word appears in contexts such as Isaiah 22:5, where it is used to describe a wall.
קִיר 74 n.m. wall (√ unknown)
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H7023 קִיר wall (√ unknown)
7023 qiyr keer
or qir (Isa. 22:5) {keer}; or (feminine) qiyrah {kee-raw'};
from 6979; a wall (as built in a trench):--+ mason, side,
town, X very, wall.
see HEBREW for 06979
קִיר (qir) — wall.
1) wall, side
1a) wall (of house or chamber)
1b) the sides (of the altar)
Art | N-ms — Particle · noun common masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ncmsa
wol.
See ARCHITECTURE; CITY; FORTIFICATION; HOUSE; JERUSALEM; VILLAGE.
Wall
Cities were surrounded by walls, as distinguished from “unwalled villages” (Ezek. 38:11; Lev. 25:29-34). They were made thick and strong (Num. 13:28; Deut. 3:5). Among the Jews walls were built of stone, some of those in the temple being of great size (1 Kings 6:7; 7:9-12; 20:30; Mark 13:1, 2). The term is used metaphorically of security and safety (Isa. 26:1; 60:18; Rev. 21:12-20). (See FENCE.)
פָּלַל (palal) is a Hebrew verb that primarily means to intervene or interpose, with a significant focus on the act of praying. It encompasses various forms, including mediation and judgment, particularly in the Piel and Hithpael stems, which emphasize intercession and supplication. The entries suggest a connection to both personal and communal prayer, though no specific Old Testament verses are cited.
[פָּלַל] 84 vb. prob. intervene, interpose
Pi. mediate, judge
Hithp.
specif. intercede
gen. pray
pray
of poetical, liturgical prayer
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H6419 פָּלַל prob. intervene, interpose
6419 palal paw-lal'
a primitive root; to judge (officially or mentally); by
extension, to intercede, pray:--intreat, judge(-ment), (make)
pray(-er, -ing), make supplication.
פָּלַל (pa.lal) — to pray.
1) to intervene, interpose, pray
1a) (Piel) to mediate, judge
1b)(Hithpael)
1b1) to intercede
1b2) to pray
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3ms — Verb · Hithpael · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/Vtw3ms
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
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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)
Prep — PrepositionHR
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) is the proper name of the God of Israel, often rendered as Jehovah or the Lord. It signifies the self-existent or eternal nature of God. The name is closely associated with the revelation to Moses in Exodus 3:12-15 and is used in conjunction with other terms to denote sacred places. Some scholars suggest it derives from a root meaning 'to bring into being.'
יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יַהְוֶה n.pr.dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים) 2. Many recent scholars explain יַהְוֶה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה) the one bringing into being, life-giver)
יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb
יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D
the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy
יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of Yahweh
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H3068 יהוה i.e. יַהְוֶה n. pr. dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel
3068 Yhovah yeh-ho-vaw'
from 1961; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish
national name of God:--Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069.
see HEBREW for 01961
see HEBREW for 03050
see HEBREW for 03069
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — LORD.
Jehovah = "the existing One"
1) the proper name of the one true God
1a) unpronounced except with the vowel pointings of a.do.na (אֲדֹנָי "Lord" H0136)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — The Lord.
Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — (Jerusalem of) the Lord.
Combined with ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
N-proper — Noun properHNpt