Isaiah 4:6 — Word Study
WLCוְסֻכָּ֛ה תִּהְיֶ֥ה לְצֵל־ יוֹמָ֖ם מֵחֹ֑רֶב וּלְמַחְסֶה֙ וּלְמִסְתּ֔וֹר מִזֶּ֖רֶם וּמִמָּטָֽר׃ פ
BSA◂a shelterçukkâh [tabernacle, pavilion, or booth] to [give] shadetsêl [shadow, protection] from the heatchôreb [drought, desolation] by dayyôwmâm [daily, during the daytime] and a refugemachăçeh [safe place, shelter] and hiding placemiçtôwr△ [covert, place of security] from the stormzerem [strong downpour, whirlwind] and the rainmâṭar [water from the sky, inundation]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְסֻכָּ֛ה | and a shelter | Conjunction, noun common feminine singular absolute |
| תִּהְיֶ֥ה | it will be | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person feminine singular |
| לְצֵל־ | for shade | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| יוֹמָ֖ם | by day | Adverb |
| מֵחֹ֑רֶב | from [the] heat | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| וּלְמַחְסֶה֙ | and for refuge | Conjunction, preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| וּלְמִסְתּ֔וֹר | and for shelter | Conjunction, preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| מִזֶּ֖רֶם | from [the] storm | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| וּמִמָּטָֽר׃ פ | and from [the] rain | Conjunction, preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
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| BSB | a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain. |
| KJV | And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain. |
| ASV | And there shall be a pavilion for a shade in the day-time from the heat, and for a refuge and for a covert from storm and from rain. |
| YLT | And a covering may be, For a shadow by day from drought, And for a refuge, and for a hiding place, From inundation and from rain! |
| WEB | There will be a pavilion for a shade in the daytime from the heat, and for a refuge and for a shelter from storm and from rain. |
| BBE | And a shade in the daytime from the heat, and a safe cover from storm and from rain. |
The translations agree on the key elements of the verse, emphasizing God's provision of shelter and protection.
The sentence is structured around a main clause describing the shelter, with several phrases detailing its purposes and sources of protection.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectסֻכָּה
verbהָיָה
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Deep Study — Isaiah 4:6
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Context — God's Promise of Protectiongenerated
Isaiah 4:6 speaks of God's promise to provide a shelter for His people. This shelter is not just a physical structure but symbolizes His protection and care during difficult times. The surrounding verses emphasize God's cleansing and restoration of Jerusalem, highlighting His commitment to safeguard His people from harm, as seen in Isaiah 4:5.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah 8:14 | And He will be a sanctuary— but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare. |
| 2 | Isaiah 25:4 | For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall, |
| 3 | Psalm 27:5 | For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock. |
| 4 | Psalm 91:1 | He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. |
| 5 | Psalm 121:5–6 | The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is the shade on your right hand. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 12 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — סֻכָּה, ve.su.Kahgenerated
The word סֻכָּה (*sukkah*) is a feminine noun that refers to a temporary shelter or booth. It is derived from the root that conveys the idea of a hut or lair, indicating a place of safety and cover. In this verse, it emphasizes God's provision of a protective space for His people.
This word appears frequently in the context of the Israelites' tabernacles or tents, symbolizing God's presence among them. The use of סֻכָּה in this verse highlights the assurance of divine protection from the harshness of the elements.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In the Berean Standard Bible, the verse is rendered as 'a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain.' This wording is consistent across several translations, including the KJV and ASV.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb in this verse is תִּהְיֶ֥ה, it will be, which governs the entire clause. The structure presents a description of what this shelter will provide: shade during the day and refuge from storms.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the shelter first, highlighting its importance as the subject of God's promise, followed by the conditions it addresses, such as heat and storms.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, סֻכָּה is rendered as σκέπῃ, which means 'covering' or 'protection.' This choice indicates a focus on the protective aspect of the shelter, aligning with the Hebrew meaning.
The Greek term conveys a similar sense of safety and refuge, reinforcing the idea of God's provision in times of trouble.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Isaiah 4:6 describes a shelter that God will provide, offering shade from the heat during the day and a safe place from storms and rain. This verse highlights God's care and protection for His people in difficult times.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The shelter represents God's protection and care for His people, providing safety from harsh conditions.
This verse is part of a larger passage that emphasizes God's restoration and cleansing of Jerusalem, assuring His people of His presence and protection.
This verse reveals God's desire to protect and provide for His people, demonstrating His faithfulness and care in times of trouble.
The imagery of shelter is common in the Bible, symbolizing safety, refuge, and God's presence, as seen in other passages like Psalm 91.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of my life do I need to seek God's shelter and protection?
- How can I remind myself of God's promises of safety during difficult times?
- What does it mean to me to know that God provides a refuge in storms?
- How can I share the message of God's protection with others in my community?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Jerome comments on this verse, emphasizing the theme of protection provided by God, highlighting the significance of the shelter in the context of divine glory.
But protection is above all glory. And it will be a tabernacle for shade from the heat during the day, and for security and hiding from the whirlwind and rain.Early Church Fathers on Isaiah 4 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Isaiah 4:6 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd there shall be a tabernacle,.... Christ, who tabernacled in our nature, and is the minister of the true tabernacle, which God pitched, and not man; who will be spiritually present in the word and
Read John Gill on Isaiah 4 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain.
Read Robert Jamieson on Isaiah 4 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThere shall be a tabernacle; or, he, i.e. the Lord, shall be a tabernacle, or a tent, to defend them from the violent heat of the sun, and other injuries of the weather, which was the use and benefit of tents.
Read Matthew Poole on Isaiah 4 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsIsaiah 4:6 And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain.Ver. 6. And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow.] Or, He shall be. Christ is a shelter and a shadow to his, whenas all worldly comforts are but as so many burning glasses, to scorch the soul more.
Read John Trapp on Isaiah 4 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(6) And there shall be a tabernacle.—Perhaps It shall be . . . The thought is that of Psa 27:5; Psalms 31:20. In the manifested glory of Jehovah men would find, as the traveller finds in his tent, a protection against all forms of danger, against the scorching heat of noon, and against the pelting storm.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Isaiah 4 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 6. A tabernacle] In countries subject to violent tempests, as well as to intolerable heat, a portable tent is a necessary part of a traveller's baggage, for defence and shelter. And to such tents the words of the text make evident allusion. They are to be met with in every part of Arabia and Egypt, and in various other places in the East.
Read AdamClarke on Isaiah 4 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges6. a tabernacle] a pavilion as in Psalms 18:11. in the daytime] is omitted by the LXX. for a place of refuge … rain] for a refuge and shelter from storm and from rain. The mention of these “lesser inconveniences” reads like an anticlimax. It is certainly difficult to think that Isaiah would have written so weak a conclusion to an important oracle. The passage may be fragmentary.
Read Cambridge on Isaiah 4 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleAnd there shall be a tabernacle - The reference here is to the “tabernacle,” or sacred “tent” that God directed Moses to make in the wilderness.
Read Albert Barnes on Isaiah 4 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain.
There will be a pavilion for a shade in the daytime from the heat, and for a refuge and for a shelter from storm and from rain.
a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain.
By day it will be a shelter to provide shade from the heat, as well as safety and protection from the heavy downpour.
Tyndale line
And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain.
And there shall be a pavilion for a shade in the day-time from the heat, and for a refuge and for a covert from storm and from rain.
And there shall be a pavilion for a shadow in the day-time from the heat, and for a refuge and for a covert from storm and from rain.
And there shall be a tabernacle for a shade in the day time from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain.
And a couering shalbe for a shadow in the day for the heate, and a place of refuge and a couert for the storme and for the raine.
Strictly literal
And there shall be a tabernacle for shade by day from the heat, and for a shelter and for a covert from storm and from rain.
And a covering may be, For a shadow by day from drought, And for a refuge, and for a hiding place, From inundation and from rain!
And a covering may be, || For a shadow from drought by day, || And for a refuge, and for a hiding place, || From inundation and from rain!
And a tabernacle shall it be for a shade in the daytime from the heat, and for a refuge, and for a covert from tempest and from rain.
It will be a shelter for shade in the daytime from the heat, and a refuge and a cover from the storm and rain.
From the Latin
And there shall be a tabernacle for a shade in the daytime from the heat, and for a security and covert from the whirlwind, and from rain.
Simplified
It will provide a place to stay in the shade of the daytime heat, and a shelter to hide from storm and rain.
And a shade in the daytime from the heat, and a safe cover from storm and from rain.
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 presents the verse as it stands, while the Septuagint matches six of the nine words in a different order, emphasizing the protective nature of the shelter. The Dead Sea Scrolls show partial agreement with the Masoretic Text, with some words restored by editors, indicating variations in preservation.
וְסֻכָּ֛ה תִּהְיֶ֥ה לְצֵל־ יוֹמָ֖ם מֵחֹ֑רֶב וּלְמַחְסֶה֙ וּלְמִסְתּ֔וֹר מִזֶּ֖רֶם וּמִמָּטָֽר׃ פ
6 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.
וסוכה [תהיה] לצל יומם [מחרב] [ולמחסה] [ולמסתור] [מזרם] [וממטר]
3 words on the leather — 6 supplied entire by an editor.
מחרב ולמחסה ולמסתור מזרם וממטר
5 words of the verse are on this fragment. The rest of the verse is not on it.
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 Isaiah 4:6
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 סֻכָּה (*sukkah*) refers to a thicket or booth, indicating a temporary shelter or covert. It is a feminine noun derived from the root word for a hut or lair. The entries consistently emphasize its meanings related to temporary structures, such as booths or tabernacles.
סֻכָּה n.f. thicket, booth
base
H5521 סֻכָּה thicket, booth
5521 cukkah sook-kaw'
fem of 5520; a hut or lair:--booth, cottage, covert,
pavilion, tabernacle, tent.
see HEBREW for 05520
סֻכָּה (suk.kah) — booth.
1) thicket, covert, booth
1a) thicket
1b) booth (rude or temporary shelter)
Conj | N-fs — Conjunction · noun common feminine singular absoluteHC/Ncfsa
The Hebrew word הָיָה (hayah) is a primitive root meaning to exist or become, and it encompasses a range of meanings including to happen, occur, and come to pass. It is often used in narrative contexts, particularly in phrases like "and it came to pass." The word can also denote a state of being or existence, and it appears frequently in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
הָיָה 3570 vb. fall out, come to pass, become, be
Qal
Fall out, happen
occur, take place, come about, come to pass
esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass
וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)
rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה
less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)
Come into being, become
abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come
sq. prep.
become
sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)
sq. pred. adj.
become like
sq. pred. לְ pers.
sq. לְ pred.
oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers.
with עַל and לְ
sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of
Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming)
exist, be in existence
abide, remain, continue
with word of locality, be in or at a place, be situated, stand, lie
as copula, joining subj. & pred.
H1961 הָיָה fall out, come to pass, become, be .. . . Fall out, happen
. occur, take place, come about, come to pass
. esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass . . וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)
. rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה
. less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)
. Come into being, become . . abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come
. sq. prep.
. become . sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)
. sq. pred. adj.
. become like
. sq. pred. + לְ pers.
. sq. לְ pred.
. oft. c. לְ pred. + לְ pers.
. with עַל and לְ
. sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of
. Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) . exist, be in existence
. abide, remain, continue
1961 hayah haw-yaw
a primitive root (compare 1933); to exist, i.e. be or become,
come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or
auxiliary):--beacon, X altogether, be(-come), accomplished,
committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint,
fall, + follow, happen, X have, last, pertain, quit
(one-)self, require, X use.
see HEBREW for 01933
הָיָה (ha.yah) — to be.
1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out
1a) (Qal)
1a1) ---
1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass
1a1b) to come about, come to pass
1a2) to come into being, become
1a2a) to arise, appear, come
1a2b) to become
1a2b1) to become
1a2b2) to become like
1a2b3) to be instituted, be established
1a3) to be
1a3a) to exist, be in existence
1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time)
1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality)
1a3d) to accompany, be with
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about
1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
HVqi3fs — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person feminine singularHVqi3fs
צֵל (tsel) means 'shadow' or 'shade,' encompassing both literal and figurative uses. It can refer to a physical shadow, as well as a protective shade or a symbol of life's transience. The word is derived from a root meaning to shade, and it is related to another term, צֵלֶל (tselel), which also means 'shadow.'
H6738 צֵל shadow
6738 tsel tsale
from 6751; shade, whether literal or figurative:--defence,
shade(-ow).
see HEBREW for 06751
צֵל (tsel) — shadow.
1) shadow, shade
1a) shadow (on dial)
1b) shadow, shade (as protection)
1c) shadow (symbolic of transitoriness of life)
Also means: tse.lel (צֵלֶל "shadow" H6752)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
יוֹמָם (yowmam) refers to the concept of daytime or the period of light in a day. It functions both as a noun meaning 'daytime' and as an adverb meaning 'by day.' The word is derived from יוֹם (yom), which means 'day.'
יוֹמָם 51 subst. and adv. daytime, by day
base
H3119 יוֹמָם subst. and adv. daytime, by day
3119 yowmam yo-mawm'
from 3117; daily:--daily, (by, in the) day(-time).
see HEBREW for 03117
יוֹמָם (yo.mam) — by day.
adv
1) by day, in the daytime
subst
2) daytime
Adv — AdverbHD
da (yom; hemera): This common word has caused some trouble to plain readers, because they have not noticed that the word is used in several different senses in the English Bible. When the different uses of the word are understood the difficulty of interpretation vanishes. We note several different uses of the word:
(1) It sometimes means the time from daylight till dark. This popular meaning is easily discovered by the context, e. g. Ge 1:5; 8:22, etc. The marked periods of this daytime were morning, noon and night, as with us. See Ps 55:17. The early hours were sometimes called "the cool of the day" (Ge 3:8). After the exile the day. or daytime was divided into twelve hours and the night into twelve (see
Day
The Jews reckoned the day from sunset to sunset (Lev. 23:32). It was originally divided into three parts (Ps. 55:17). “The heat of the day” (1 Sam. 11:11; Neh. 7:3) was at our nine o’clock, and “the cool of the day” just before sunset (Gen. 3:8). Before the Captivity the Jews divided the night into three watches, (1) from sunset to midnight (Lam. 2:19); (2) from midnight till the cock-crowing (Judg. 7:19); and (3) from the cock-crowing till sunrise (Ex.…
The variable length of the natural day at different seasons led in the very earliest times to the adoption of the civil day (or one revolution of the sun) as a standard of time. The Hebrews reckoned the day from evening to evening, (Leviticus 23:32) deriving it from (Genesis 1:5) "the evening and the morning were the first day." The Jews are supposed, like the modern Arabs, to have adopted from an early period minute specifications of the parts of the natural day. Roughly, indeed, they were content to divide it into "morning, evening and noonday," (Psalms 55:17) but when they wished for greater accuracy they pointed to six unequal parts, each of which was again subdivided. These are held to have been -- "the dawn." "Sunrise."…
The day is distinguished into natural, civil, and artificial. The natural day is one revolution of the earth on its axis. The civil day is that, the beginning and the end of which are determined by the custom of any nation. The Hebrews began their day in the evening, Le 23:32; the Babylonians at sunrise; and we begin at midnight. The artificial day is the time of the sun’s continuance above the horizon, which is unequal according to different seasons, on account of the obliquity of the equator. The sacred writers generally divide the day into twelve hours. The sixth hour always ends at noon throughout the year; and the twelfth hour is the last hour before sunset. But in summer, all the hours of the day were longer than in winter, while those of night were shorter. See HOURS, and THREE.
חֹ֫רֶב (choreb) refers to concepts of dryness and desolation, encompassing meanings such as drought, heat, and parching conditions. It is built from the idea of being dry or desolate, and can denote both physical and metaphorical states of barrenness. The entries consistently highlight these themes without significant disagreement.
חֹ֫רֶב n.m. dryness, drought, heat
dryness
drought
parching heat
base
חֹ֫רֶב n.[m.] desolation
base
H2721a חֹ֫רֶב dryness, drought, heat . dryness
. drought
. parching heat
H2721b חֹ֫רֶב desolation
2721 choreb kho'-reb
a collaterally form of 2719; drought or
desolation:--desolation, drought, dry, heat, X utterly, waste.
see HEBREW for 02719
חֹ֫רֶב (cho.rev) — drought.
1) dryness, drought, heat
1a) dryness
1b) drought
1c) parching heat
חֹ֫רֶב (cho.rev) — desolation.
desolation
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
het (chom, horebh, "drought," Job 30:30; Isa 4:6; 25:4; Jer 36:30; sharabh, Isa 49:10, translated in the Revised Version margin "mirage"; zestos, "fervent," Re 3:15, therme, Ac 28:3, kauma, Re 7:16, kauson, Mt 20:12; see MIRAGE):
1. Dreaded in Palestine:
The heat of the summer is greatly dreaded in Palestine, and as a rule the people rest under cover during the middle of the day, when the sun is hottest. There is no rain from May to October, and scarcely a cloud…
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מַחְסֶּה (machaceh) refers to a refuge or shelter, both literally and figuratively. It conveys meanings of protection from danger or storms, and can also imply a place of trust or hope. The word is derived from a root meaning to cover or protect, and is used in contexts that emphasize safety.
מַחְסֶּה n.m. refuge, shelter
base
H4268 מַחְסֶּה refuge, shelter
4268 machaceh makh-as-eh'
or machceh {makh-seh'}; from 2620; a shelter (literally or
figuratively):--hope, (place of) refuge, shelter, trust.
see HEBREW for 02620
מַחְסֶּה (ma.cha.seh) — refuge.
1) refuge, shelter
1a) from rain or storm, from danger
1b) of falsehood
Conj | Prep | N-ms — Conjunction · preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHC/R/Ncmsa
ref'-uj: A place of resort and safety. The principal words in the Old Testament are machceh (Ps 14:6; 46:1; 62:7,8; Isa 4:6, etc.), and manoc (2Sa 22:3; Ps 59:16, etc.), both applied chiefly to God as a "refuge" for His people. For the King James Version "refuge" in De 33:27, the Revised Version (British and American) has "dwelling-place," and in Ps 9:9, "high tower." Conversely, the Revised Version (British and American) has "refuge" for the King James Version "shelter" in Ps 61:3, and "hope" in
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From the avenger of blood Ex 21:13,14; Nu 35:11-32; De 4:41-43; 19:2-13; Jos 20:1-6
מִסְתּוֹר (mictowr) refers to a place of shelter or refuge. It is derived from the root meaning to hide or cover, indicating a safe space. The term appears in Isaiah 4:6, highlighting its use in the context of protection.
מִסְתּוֹר n.[m.] place of shelter; abs. Is 4:6
ref
H4563 מִסְתּוֹר place of shelter
4563 mictowr mis-tore'
from 5641; a refuge:--covert.
see HEBREW for 05641
מִסְתּוֹר (mis.tor) — shelter.
place of shelter
Conj | Prep | N-ms — Conjunction · preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHC/R/Ncmsa
זֶ֫רֶם (zerem) refers to a flood of rain or a storm, encompassing meanings like downpour and rain-shower. It is derived from the root word for a gush of water. The entries consistently describe it as related to intense rain events.
זֶ֫רֶם n.m. flood of rain, rain-storm, downpour
base
H2230 זֶ֫רֶם flood of rain, rain-storm, downpour
2230 zerem zeh'-rem
from 2229; a gush of water:--flood, overflowing, shower,
storm, tempest.
see HEBREW for 02229
זֶ֫רֶם (ze.rem) — storm.
rain-shower, thunderstorm, flood of rain, downpour, rain-storm
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
מָטַר (matar) means 'rain' in Hebrew. It is derived from the root word מָטַר (H4305), which also relates to rain. The entries consistently define it simply as rain, with no significant disagreement among the lexicons.
H4306 מָטַר rain
4306 matar maw-tawr'
from 4305; rain:--rain.
see HEBREW for 04305
מָטַר (ma.tar) — rain.
rain
Conj | Prep | N-ms — Conjunction · preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHC/R/Ncmsa
ran (maTar, Arabic (?), maTar, "rain" geshem, "heavy rain" moreh, "early rain," yoreh, "former rain," malqosh, "latter rain"; brecho, huetos):
1. Water-Supply in Egypt and Palestine:
In Egypt there is little or no rainfall, the water for vegetation being supplied in great abundance by the river Nile; but in Syria and Palestine there are no large rivers, and the people have to depend entirely on the fall of rain for water for themselves, their animals and their fields. The children of Israel when in Egypt were promised by Yahweh a land which "drinketh water of the rain of heaven" (De 11:11). Springs and fountains are found in most of the valleys, but the flow of the springs depends directly on the fall of rain or snow in the mountains.
2. Importance of Rain in Season:
Rain
There are three Hebrew words used to denote the rains of different seasons, (1.) Yoreh (Hos. 6:3), or moreh (Joel 2:23), denoting the former or the early rain. (2.) Melqosh, the “latter rain” (Prov. 16:15). (3.) Geshem, the winter rain, “the rains.” The heavy winter rain is mentioned in Gen. 7:12; Ezra 10:9; Cant. 2:11. The “early” or “former” rains commence in autumn in the latter part of October or beginning of November (Deut. 11:14; Joel 2:23; comp.
In the Bible "early rain" signifies the rain of the autumn, (11:14) and "latter rain" the rain of spring. (Proverbs 16:1,5) For six months in the year, from May to October, no rain falls, the whole land becomes dry, parched and brown. The autumnal rains are eagerly looked for, to prepare the earth for the reception of the seed. These, the early rains, commence about the latter end of October continuing through November and December. January and February are the coldest months, and snow falls, sometimes to the depth of a foot or more, at Jerusalem, but it does not lie long; it is very seldom seen along the coast and in the low plains. Rain continues to fall more or less during the month of March it is very rare in April. Robinson observes that there are not, at the present day, "any particular periods of rain or succession of showers…
In Scripture the "early" and the "latter" rain of Palestine is spoken of, De 11:14 Ho 6:3. The former falls in the latter part of October, the seed-time of Palestine; and the weather then continues variable, with more or less rain the whole winter, until after the latter or spring rain in April. Afterwards, the weather becomes serene, and the crops ripen. The wheat harvest takes place in May; by the middle of August, the fruits are gathered in; and from that time to the coming of the first or October rains, prevail the scorching heats and droughts of summer. Nothing can more expressively represent spiritual blessings than copious showers of rain after this trying season is past, De 32:2