Job 14:6 — Word Study
WLCשְׁעֵ֣ה מֵעָלָ֣יו וְיֶחְדָּ֑ל עַד־ יִ֝רְצֶ֗ה כְּשָׂכִ֥יר יוֹמֽוֹ׃
BSAlook awayshâʻâh [turn from, depart] from himʻal and let him restchâdal▸ [cease, stop] soʻad he can enjoyrâtsâh▸ [have pleasure, be pleased] his dayyôwm [desired time, appointed season] as a hired handsâkîyr [hireling, laborer, like a servant working for payment]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| שְׁעֵ֣ה | look away | Verb, Qal, imperative second person masculine singular |
| מֵעָלָ֣יו | from on him | Preposition, preposition, suffix |
| וְיֶחְדָּ֑ל | so he may cease | Conjunction, verb qal third person masculine singular |
| עַד־ | until | Preposition |
| יִ֝רְצֶ֗ה | he takes pleasure in | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| כְּשָׂכִ֥יר | like a hired laborer | Preposition |
| יוֹמֽוֹ׃ | day his | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
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| BSB | look away from him and let him rest, so he can enjoy his day as a hired hand. |
| KJV | Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day. |
| ASV | Look away from him, that he may rest, Till he shall accomplish, as a hireling, his day. |
| YLT | Look away from off him that he may cease, Till he enjoy as an hireling his day. |
| WEB | Look away from him, that he may rest, until he accomplishes, as a hireling, his day. |
| BBE | Let your eyes be turned away from him, and take your hand from him, so that he may have pleasure at the end of his day, like a servant working for payment. |
All translations agree on the imperative request for God to turn away.
The structure emphasizes Job's urgent plea, with a main request followed by two outcomes he desires.
8 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Job 14:6
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Context — Job's Plea for Reliefgenerated
Job 14:6 is part of Job's lament, where he reflects on the brevity of life and the inevitability of death. In this verse, Job requests that God turn away from him, allowing him a moment of peace, similar to the rest a hired laborer receives after a day's work. This plea highlights Job's desire for relief from his suffering and the hope for a brief reprieve in his troubled existence.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 7:16–19 | I loathe my life! I would not live forever. Leave me alone, for my days are but a breath. |
| 2 | Job 10:20 | Are my days not few? Withdraw from me, that I may have a little comfort, |
| 3 | Psalm 39:13 | Turn Your gaze away from me, that I may again be cheered before I depart and am no more.” |
| 4 | Job 7:1–2 | “Is not man consigned to labor on earth? Are not his days like those of a hired hand? |
| 5 | Matthew 20:1–8 | “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 5 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — שְׁעֵ֣ה, she.'Ehgenerated
The verb שָׁעָה (sha`ah) means to gaze or look away, often with a sense of interest or consideration. In this context, it is an imperative, urging God to turn away from Job's suffering. The Qal form indicates a simple action of looking, while the passive form in other contexts suggests a divine action, emphasizing the need for God's attention to shift.
Job's use of this word reflects his desperation and longing for divine compassion, as he seeks to escape the weight of his suffering for a fleeting moment.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses look away for שְׁעֵ֣ה, and this is echoed by the KJV and ASV.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse consists of a main clause with an imperative verb שְׁעֵ֣ה (look away) leading the request, followed by two subordinate clauses that express the desired outcome: letting Job rest and allowing him to enjoy his day. The structure emphasizes Job's plea as a single, urgent request.
The Hebrew word order places the imperative at the forefront, highlighting Job's immediate need for divine intervention.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates שְׁעֵ֣ה as ἀπόστα (aposta), which means to depart or turn away. This choice suggests a broader interpretation of Job's request, emphasizing a complete withdrawal of God's attention from Job's suffering.
The translation reflects a nuanced understanding of Job's plea, indicating not just a temporary respite but a significant shift in God's focus.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Job 14:6 expresses Job's plea for God to turn away from him so that he can find rest and enjoy his life like a hired worker. This verse captures Job's deep longing for relief from his suffering and highlights the transient nature of human existence.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Job is asking God to stop focusing on his suffering, allowing him a moment of rest and peace.
Job likens his desire for rest to that of a hired laborer who enjoys a break after a day's work, emphasizing the need for temporary relief from his burdens.
This plea highlights Job's desperation and longing for divine compassion amidst his suffering, reflecting the human desire for relief and understanding.
Job's request for God to look away encapsulates the broader themes of suffering, divine justice, and the search for meaning in the face of hardship.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What are some ways I can seek rest and peace in my own life during difficult times?
- How can I support others who are experiencing suffering and longing for relief?
- In what ways do I see the transient nature of life reflected in my own experiences?
- How can I cultivate a deeper understanding of God's compassion in times of distress?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early commentators reflect on Job's plea, interpreting it as a request for divine mercy and relief from suffering.
Since God is with Job through the hardships he lays upon him, Job says, “Look away!” in the sense of “Bring your anger to an end!” God approaches in different ways by allowing participation and through anger.Early Church Fathers on Job 14 →
Ver. 6. Turn from him a little while, that he may rest, till his longed for day come, as an hireling's. In this place, Turn from him, means, 'remove from him the force of the stroke,' for who can rest when He turns away from him,Early Church Fathers on Job 14 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Job 14:6 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleTurn from him, that he may rest,.... From this short lived afflicted man, whose days are limited, and will soon be at an end, meaning himself; not that he desires he would withdraw his gracious
Read John Gill on Job 14 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryTurn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day. Turn - namely, thine eyes from watching him so jealously (Job 14:3). Hireling - (Job 7:1).
Read Robert Jamieson on Job 14 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleTurn from him; withdraw thine afflicting hand from him. That he may rest; that he may have some present comfort and ease. Or, and let it cease, to wit, the affliction, which is sufficiently implied. Others, and let him cease, to wit, to live, i.e. take away my life. But that seems not to agree with the following clause of this verse, nor with the succeeding verses. Till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day; give him some respite till he finish his course, and come to the period of his life which thou hast allotted to him, as a man appoints a set time to a mercenary servant.
Read Matthew Poole on Job 14 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJob 14:6 Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day.Ver. 6. Turn from him, that he may rest] Heb. Look away from him, i.e. from me; look not so narrowly, and with such a critical eye, upon mine out strays, thus to hold me still on the rack; look not so angerly, afflict me not so heavily, but let me rest or cease from my present pressures and doleful complaints, and spend the span of this transitory life with some comfort, and then let the time of my departure come when thou pleasest. Till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day] That is, saith the gloss, till I am as willing to die as a labouring man is to go to supper and to bed. The word…
Read John Trapp on Job 14 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(6) Accomplish.—Rather, have pleasure in; rejoice at the day when his wages are paid him. Job had used the same image before (Job 7:2). Job now proceeds to enlarge on the mortality of man, comparing him, as is so often done in all literature, to the vegetable produce of the earth (Isaiah 40:7; Isaiah 65:22); with this difference, however—that a tree will sprout again when it is cut down, but even a strong man succumbs to death. “Yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he?”
Read Charles John Ellicott on Job 14 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 6. Turn from him, that he may rest] Cease to try him by afflictions and distresses, that he may enjoy some of the comforts of life, before he be removed from it: and thus, like a hireling, who is permitted by his master to take a little repose in the heat of the day, from severe labour, I shall also have a breathing time from affliction, before I come to that bound over which I cannot pass. See Job 10:20, where there is a similar request.
Read AdamClarke on Job 14 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges6. turn from him] lit. look away from him, cf. ch. Job 7:19, Job 10:20.—turn thy keen scrutiny away from him. may rest] i. e. have peace, from unwonted affliction. till he shall accomplish] Or, so that he may enjoy—so that he may have such pleasure as is possible in his brief and evil life, which is of no higher kind than the joy of the labourer during his hot and toilsome “day,” cf. ch. Job 7:1 seq. The sense given by the A. V., “to pay off,” is, however, possible (Isaiah 40:2), and not unsuitable here.
Read Cambridge on Job 14 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleTurn from him - - שׁעה shâ‛âh. Look away from; or turn away the eyes; Isaiah 22:4. Job had represented the Lord as looking intently upon him, and narrowly watching all his ways.
Read Albert Barnes on Job 14 →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
look away from him and let him rest, so he can enjoy his day as a hired hand.
Look away from him, that he may rest, until he accomplishes, as a hireling, his day.
look away from him and let him rest, so he can enjoy his day as a hired hand.
Look away from him and let him desist, until he fulfills his time like a hired man.
Tyndale line
Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day.
Look away from him, that he may rest, Till he shall accomplish, as a hireling, his day.
Look away from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day.
Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as a hireling, his day.
Turne from him that he may cease vntill his desired day, as an hyreling.
Strictly literal
Look away from him; and let him rest, till he accomplish, as a hireling, his day.
Look away from off him that he may cease, Till he enjoy as an hireling his day.
Look away from off him that he may cease, || Until he enjoy as a hired worker his day.
Turn thyself from him that he may recover from his pain, and be able to enjoy like a hired laborer his day.
Look away from him that he may rest, so that he may enjoy his day like a hired man if he can do so.
From the Latin
Depart a little from him, that he may rest, until his wished for day come, as that of the hireling.
Simplified
So leave us alone and give us some peace—so like a laborer we could enjoy a few hours of rest at the end of the day.
Let your eyes be turned away from him, and take your hand from him, so that he may have pleasure at the end of his day, like a servant working for payment.
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 largely agree in their wording, with six of the seven words matched. The Dead Sea Scrolls, however, show that some words were supplied by an editor, indicating potential variations in the original text.
שְׁעֵ֣ה מֵעָלָ֣יו וְיֶחְדָּ֑ל עַד־ יִ֝רְצֶ֗ה כְּשָׂכִ֥יר יוֹמֽוֹ׃
6 of the 7 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.
[שעה] [מעלי׳ו] [ויחדל] [עד] [ירצה] [כשכיר] [יומ׳ו]
nothing on the leather here — 7 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
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Lexicons — every word in Job 14:6
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שָׁעָה (sha`ah) is a Hebrew verb meaning to gaze or look at, often with interest or consideration. It can imply various actions such as inspecting, regarding, or even feeling bewildered. The entries indicate different forms, including Qal (to gaze), Hiphil (to cause to look away), and Hithpael (to gaze in dismay).
שָׁעָה vb. gaze (steadily, with interest, etc.)
Qal gaze at, regard (with favour)
Hiph. cause thy gaze to turn away from me
Hithp. gaze not about
base
H8159 שָׁעָה gaze (steadily, with interest, etc.)
8159 sha`ah shaw-aw'
a primitive root; to gaze at or about (properly, for help);
by implication, to inspect, consider, compassionate, be
nonplussed (as looking around in amazement) or
bewildered:--depart, be dim, be dismayed, look (away),
regard, have respect, spare, turn.
שָׁעָה (sha.ah) — to gaze.
1) to look at or to, regard, gaze at or about
1a) (Qal) to gaze at, regard, behold, look about
1b) (Hiphil) to look away, cause gaze to turn away
1c) (Hithpael) to look in dismay, gaze about (in anxiety)
V-Qal-Impv-2ms — Verb · Qal · imperative second person masculine singularHVqv2ms
The Hebrew word עַל (*al*) is a preposition meaning 'upon' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including 'on account of,' 'beside,' 'above,' and 'against.' It can indicate physical placement, emotional burdens, or duties imposed on a person. The entries also note its use in idiomatic expressions and with verbs of motion. There is a mention of its function as a conjunction in certain contexts.
כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as
base
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)
H5921a עַל, עָ֑ל . 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)
5921 `al al
properly, the same as 5920 used as a preposition (in the
singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a
particle following); above, over, upon, or against (yet always
in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great
variety of applications (as follow):--above, according
to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, X as, at, because
of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, X both
and, by (reason of), X had the charge of, concerning for, in
(that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-)on, over, than,
through(-out), to, touching, X with.
see HEBREW for 05920
עַל (al) — upon.
prep
1) upon, 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
1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards
1b) above, beyond, over (of excess)
1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence)
1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition)
1e) over (of suspension or extension)
1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity)
1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion)
1h) to (as a dative)
[כִּי] עַל [כֵּן] ([ki] al [ken]) — as.
conj
Prep | Prep | Suff — Preposition · preposition · suffixHR/Rd/Sp3ms
חָדַל (chadal) is a Hebrew verb meaning to cease or come to an end. It conveys the idea of stopping, leaving off, or forgoing something. The entries highlight its use in various contexts, including the Qal stem, which indicates simple action. There is a specific note in the Hophil form suggesting a passive sense of being made to leave.
חָדַל vb. cease
Qal
cease, come to an end
cease, leave off
Hoph. should I be made to leave
base
H2308 חָדַל cease .. cease, come to an end
. cease, leave off
. should I be made to leave
2308 chadal khaw-dal'
a primitive root; properly, to be flabby, i.e. (by
implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or
idle:--cease, end, fall, forbear, forsake, leave (off), let
alone, rest, be unoccupied, want.
חָדַל (cha.dal) — to cease.
1) to stop, cease, desist, forego, cease to be, leave undone, forbear
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to cease, come to an end
1a2) to cease, leave off
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Conjunction · verb qal third person masculine singularHC/Vqu3ms
ses: A remarkable array of 20 Hebrew and 6 Greek words is so translated. In the King James Version 15 of the former and 3 of the latter are used only once with this rendering. The originals most frequently in use are chadhal, "to leave off"; shabhath "to rest from" (labor); pauomai, "to make to cease." Few words illustrate better the fertility of the Hebrew in expressing limitless shades of meaning, impoverished by the use of one English word. This extensive variety is, however, well expressed by "cease": i.e. stop, come to an end, e.g. ceasing of tears (Jer 14:17); work (Ezr 4:24); grinders (Ec 12:3); thunder (Ex 9:29); the wicked (
עַד (ad) primarily functions as a preposition, adverb, or conjunction meaning 'until,' 'up to,' or 'as far as.' It can denote spatial, temporal, or degree-related contexts, such as 'even to' or 'while.' The entries indicate its use in poetry and in various combinations, but there is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
עַד, in poetry עֲדֵי prep. as far as, even to, up to, until, while
prep.
of space
Of time
Of degree
conj.
until
While
Of degree, to the point that, so that even (rare)
עַד לְ, a strengthened form for עַד. Thus
of space
Of time
Of degree
base
H5704 עַד, in poetry עֲדֵי as far as, even to, up to, until, while . prep. . of space
. Of time
. Of degree
. conj. . until
. While
. Of degree, to the point that, so that even (rare)
. עַד לְ, a strengthened form for עַד. Thus . of space
. Of time
. Of degree
5704 `ad ad
properly, the same as 5703 (used as a preposition, adverb or
conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long,
or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during,
while, until) or degree (equally with):--against, and, as,
at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as),
(hither-)to, + how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that,
till, toward, until, when, while, (+ as) yet.
see HEBREW for 05703
עַד (ad) — till.
prep
1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as
1a) of space
1a1) as far as, up to, even to
1b) in combination
1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from)
1c) of time
1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end
1d) of degree
1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like
conj
2) until, while, to the point that, so that even
Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Prep — PrepositionHR
רָצָה (ratsah) is a Hebrew verb meaning to be pleased with or to accept favorably. It encompasses a range of meanings including satisfying a debt, making something acceptable, and seeking favor. The verb appears in various forms, such as being accepted or pleasing others. Notably, it can refer to both personal acceptance and the acceptance of sacrifices.
רָצָה vb. be pleased with, accept favourably
Qal
be pleased with, favourable to
accept
be pleased
make acceptable, satisfy (by paying off debt)
Niph.
pass. of Qal 2, be accepted, of sacrifices
pass. of Qal 4: her punishment is accepted (as satisfactory)
Pi. seek the favour of the poor
Hiph. the land shall pay off her sabbaths
Hithp. with what shall he make himself acceptable unto his lord ?
base
H7521 רָצָה be pleased with, accept favourably .. be pleased with, favourable to
. accept
. be pleased
. make acceptable, satisfy (by paying off debt)
. . pass. of Qal 2, be accepted, of sacrifices
. pass. of Qal 4: her punishment is accepted (as satisfactory)
. seek the favour of the poor
. the land shall pay off her sabbaths
. with what shall he make himself acceptable unto his lord ?
7521 ratsah raw-tsaw'
a primitive root; to be pleased with; specifically, to
satisfy a debt:--(be) accept(-able), accomplish, set
affection, approve, consent with, delight (self), enjoy, (be,
have a) favour(-able), like, observe, pardon, (be, have, take)
please(-ure), reconcile self.
רָצָה (ra.tsah) — to accept.
1) to be pleased with, be favourable to, accept favourably
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be pleased with, be favourable to
1a2) to accept
1a3) to be pleased, be determined
1a4) to make acceptable, satisfy
1a5) to please
1b) (Niphal) to be accepted, be pleased with
1c) (Piel) to seek favour of
1d) (Hiphil) to please, pay off
1e) (Hithpael) to make oneself acceptable or pleasing
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
A principal thing to notice about this preposition, which in the King James Version represents about 16 Hebrew and as many Greek words and prepositions, is that, in hundreds of cases (especially in the Old Testament, but frequently also in the New Testament) in the Revised Version (British and American) the rendering is changed to more exact forms ("to," "unto," "by," "upon," "at," "with," "among," "for," "throughout," etc.; compare e.g. Ge 6:16; 13:8; 17:7,9,12; 18:1; Ex 8:17; Le 1:9, etc.); while, nearly as often, "in" is substituted for divergent forms of the King James Version (e.g. Ge 2:14; 17:11; 31:54; 40:7; 49:17; Ex…
שָׂכִיר (sakiyr) refers to someone who is hired, typically as a laborer or servant. The term can also apply to animals that are hired for work. It is derived from a root meaning 'to hire' and is used in contexts involving daily or yearly wages.
שָׂכִיר adj. hired
hired, of beast
usu. as subst. hireling, hired labourer
base
H7916 שָׂכִיר hired . hired, of beast
. usu. as subst. hireling, hired labourer
7916 sakiyr saw-keer'
from 7936; a man at wages by the day or year:--hired (man,
servant), hireling.
see HEBREW for 07936
שָׂכִיר (sa.khir) — hired.
1) hired
1a) hired (of animal)
1b) hireling, hired labourer (subst)
1b1) mercenary
Prep | Adj — PrepositionHR/Aamsa
יוֹם (yowm) means 'day' and refers to a division of time, contrasting with night. It can denote a literal 24-hour period, a general time span, or even a year. The term is used in various contexts, including the 'day of Yahweh,' which signifies a time of divine judgment. It also appears in phrases indicating temporal references like today, yesterday, and tomorrow.
יוֹם 2285 n.m. day
day, opp. night
Day as division of time
יוֹם י׳ day of Yahweh, chiefly as time of his coming in judgment, involving often blessedness for righteous
Pl. days of anyone
Days
יוֹם = time
Phrases
base
H3117 יוֹם day . day, opp. night
. Day as division of time
. יוֹם י׳ day of Yahweh, chiefly as time of his coming in judgment, involving often blessedness for righteous
. Pl. days of anyone
. Days
. יוֹם = time
. Phrases
3117 yowm yome
from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm
hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one
sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by
an associated term), (often used adverb):--age, + always, +
chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to)
day, (now a, two) days (agone), + elder, X end, + evening, +
(for) ever(-lasting, -more), X full, life, as (so) long as
(... live), (even) now, + old, + outlived, + perpetually,
presently, + remaineth, X required, season, X since, space,
then, (process of) time, + as at other times, + in trouble,
weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), X whole
(+ age), (full) year(-ly), + younger.
יוֹם (yom) — day.
: day/when/time/period
1) day, time, year
1a) day (as opposed to night)
1b) day (24 hour period)
1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1
1b2) as a division of time
1b2a) a working day, a day's journey
1c) days, lifetime (pl.)
1d) time, period (general)
1e) year
1f) temporal references
1f1) today
1f2) yesterday
1f3) tomorrow
יוֹם (yom) — day: old.
: old/(full/many)[days]
1) day, time, year
1a) day (as opposed to night)
1b) day (24 hour period)
1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1
1b2) as a division of time
1b2a) a working day, a day's journey
1c) days, lifetime (pl.)
1d) time, period (general)
1e) year
1f) temporal references
1f1) today
1f2) yesterday
1f3) tomorrow
יוֹם (yom) — day: year.
: year[of_days]
1) day, time, year
1a) day (as opposed to night)
1b) day (24 hour period)
1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1
1b2) as a division of time
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3ms