Job 17:9 — Word Study
WLCוְיֹאחֵ֣ז צַדִּ֣יק דַּרְכּ֑וֹ וּֽטֳהָר־ יָ֝דַ֗יִם יֹסִ֥יף אֹֽמֶץ׃
BSAYet a righteous onetsaddîyq [having God's nature, just] holdsʼâchaz▸ to his wayderek [path of life, manner of action] and the one with clean handsyâd [pure, morally upright] growsyâçaph▸ strongerʼômets△ [in courage, with increasing power]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְיֹאחֵ֣ז | and he may hold | Conjunction, verb qal third person masculine singular |
| צַדִּ֣יק | [the] righteous | Adj |
| דַּרְכּ֑וֹ | way his | Noun common both singular construct, suffix |
| וּֽטֳהָר־ | and [the] clean of | Conjunction |
| יָ֝דַ֗יִם | hands | Noun common, both dual absolute |
| יֹסִ֥יף | he will increase | Verb, Hiphil, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| אֹֽמֶץ׃ | strength | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
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| BSB | Yet a righteous one holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger. |
| KJV | The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. |
| ASV | Yet shall the righteous hold on his way, And he that hath clean hands shall wax stronger and stronger. |
| YLT | And the righteous layeth hold [on] his way, And the clean of hands addeth strength, And — dumb are they all. |
| WEB | Yet the righteous will hold to his way. He who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger. |
| BBE | Still the upright keeps on his way, and he who has clean hands gets new strength. |
Where they part company is in יֹסִ֥יף — see How Translations Differ.
Two main clauses connected by a conjunction, emphasizing the relationship between the righteous and the one with clean hands.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectצַדִּיק
verbיָסַף
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Deep Study — Job 17:9
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Context — Job's Reflection on Righteousnessgenerated
Job 17:9 presents a contrast between the righteous and the wicked, emphasizing that despite the challenges faced, the righteous remain steadfast in their ways. Job articulates a belief that those who are morally upright will find strength and resilience, a theme echoed throughout the book as he grapples with his own suffering and the seeming prosperity of the wicked.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 84:7–11 | They go from strength to strength, until each appears before God in Zion. |
| 2 | Proverbs 4:18 | The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. |
| 3 | Proverbs 14:16 | A wise man fears and turns from evil, but a fool is careless and reckless. |
| 4 | Isaiah 35:8–10 | And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it— only those who walk in the Way— and fools will not stray onto it. |
| 5 | 1 Peter 1:5 | who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 14 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — צַדִּיק, tza.Dikgenerated
The term צַדִּיק (tzaddiq) refers to a person who is just or righteous, embodying moral integrity and adherence to God's standards. This word encompasses not only legal righteousness but also a broader ethical conduct that aligns with divine principles.
In this verse, the righteous one is depicted as someone who actively holds to their way, suggesting a commitment to a particular path of life characterized by moral uprightness. The parsing as an adjective indicates a state of being that is fundamental to the character of the individual.
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 verse contains two main clauses linked by conjunctions: the first clause focuses on the righteous person holding to their way, while the second emphasizes the one with clean hands growing stronger. This structure highlights the parallelism between the two subjects and their respective actions.
The finite verb יֹאחֵ֣ז (yo'chez) governs the first clause, while יֹסִ֥יף (yo'sif) governs the second. This arrangement allows for a clear comparison of the actions of the righteous and the one with clean hands.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates צַדִּיק as πιστὸς (pistos), meaning faithful or trustworthy, which emphasizes the reliability of the righteous person in contrast to the wicked. This choice aligns with the broader themes of faithfulness found throughout the Scriptures.
The translation of יֹסִ֥יף as ἀναλάβοι (analaboi) suggests a sense of taking up or receiving strength, which may imply a divine source of strength for the one who is righteous and morally upright.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Job 17:9 states that a righteous person holds firmly to their way of life, while someone with clean hands becomes stronger. This verse emphasizes that integrity and moral purity lead to resilience and strength, even in difficult times.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
To be righteous means to live in a way that aligns with God's standards, showing moral integrity and justice.
Having clean hands symbolizes moral purity, and growing stronger refers to gaining courage and resilience in facing life's challenges.
The way of the righteous is emphasized as a path of life that leads to strength and stability, contrasting with the fate of the wicked.
This verse teaches that maintaining integrity and moral uprightness can lead to personal strength and resilience, even in the face of adversity.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of my life do I need to hold firmly to my righteous path?
- How can I cultivate moral purity in my actions and thoughts?
- What does it mean for me to grow stronger in my faith and character?
- How can I support others in their journey to live righteously?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early commentary on this verse reflects on the nature of righteousness and moral integrity, illustrating how the righteous maintain their path amid adversity.
Ver. 9. The righteous also shall hold on his way, and to clean hands he shall add strength. On considering the hypocrite, 'the righteous holds on his way,' in that whilst he sees that it is by a wicked will that he obtains the things that…Early Church Fathers on Job 17 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Job 17:9 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe righteous also shall hold on his way,.... He that is righteous, not in appearance but really, not in a legal but in an evangelic sense; who is justified by the righteousness of Job's living
Read John Gill on Job 17 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger. The strength of religious principle is heightened by misfortune.
Read Robert Jamieson on Job 17 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleShall hold on his way, i.e. shall persist in that good way into which he hath entered, and not be turned from it by any afflictions which may befall himself or any other good men, nor by any contempt or reproach cast upon them by the ungodly by reason thereof. He that hath clean hands, i.e. whose life and the course of his actions is holy and righteous; which is a sign that his heart also is pure and perfect. Shall be stronger and stronger; shall not be shaken and discouraged by the grievous afflictions of the godly, nor by the bitter censures and reproaches of hypocrites or wicked men, cast upon them for that cause; but will be continued thereby, and made more constant and resolute in…
Read Matthew Poole on Job 17 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJob 17:9 The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.Ver. 9. The righteous also shall hold on his way] Stumble he may for a time at his own calamity, and worse, men’ s felicity; but as he that stumbleth, and yet falleth not, gets ground, so fareth it with the righteous in this case. Once David said, "Verily, I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocence; for all the day long have I been plagued," when bad men have been prospered. Hence he began to repent of his repentance, and to miscensure the generation of God’ s children as thrice miserable, Psalms 73:13-15; but after a while, and upon better consideration, he…
Read John Trapp on Job 17 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 9. The righteous also shall hold on his way] There shall be no doubt concerning the dispensations of the Divine providence. My case shall illustrate all seemingly intricate displays of God's government. None shall be stumbled at seeing a godly man under oppression, knowing that God never permits any thing of the kind but for the good of the subject, and the manifestation of his own mercy, wisdom, and love. Therefore whatever occurs to the righteous man, he will take it for granted that all is well and justly managed, and that the end will be glorious. Shall be stronger and stronger.] He shall take encouragement from my case, stay himself on the Lord, and thus gain strength by every…
Read AdamClarke on Job 17 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges9. The righteous also shall hold on] Or, But the righteous shall hold on. The righteous will not allow themselves to be misled from the path of rectitude by these moral wrongs which they see prevail in God’s rule of the world, they will cling in spite of them to their righteous life. Nay such obscurities and wrongs will but make the joy which they possess in righteousness the dearer and deeper, and instead of faltering they will be (rather, will wax) stronger and stronger. Though Job speaks here in the name of the “righteous” and “clean of hands” it is his own sentiments and resolution that he gives expression to, and the passage is perhaps the most surprising and lofty in the Book. In ch.…
Read Cambridge on Job 17 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThe righteous also shall hold on his way - The meaning of this verse is plain; but the connection is not so apparent.
Read Albert Barnes on Job 17 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible9. Hold on — Lay fast hold of. Clean hands — The hand was no less the symbol of human action than of power and strength: clean hands represented purity of action. Be stronger and stronger — Margin, Shall add strength.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Job 17 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Yet a righteous one holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
Yet the righteous will hold to his way. He who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
Yet a righteous one holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
But the righteous man holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
Tyndale line
The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.
Yet shall the righteous hold on his way, And he that hath clean hands shall wax stronger and stronger.
Yet shall the righteous hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall wax stronger and stronger.
The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.
But the righteous wil holde his way, and he whose hands are pure, shall increase his strength.
Strictly literal
But the righteous shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall increase in strength.
And the righteous layeth hold [on] his way, And the clean of hands addeth strength, And — dumb are they all.
And the righteous lays hold [on] his way, || And the clean of hands adds strength.
Yet will the righteous hold firmly on to his way; and he that is clean of hands will acquire additional strength.
The righteous man will keep to his way; he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger.
From the Latin
And the just man shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.
Simplified
Those who are right keep going, and those whose hands are clean grow stronger and stronger.
Still the upright keeps on his way, and he who has clean hands gets new strength.
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 the verse, with all seven words matched. This consistency indicates a shared understanding of the themes of righteousness and strength across these ancient texts.
וְיֹאחֵ֣ז צַדִּ֣יק דַּרְכּ֑וֹ וּֽטֳהָר־ יָ֝דַ֗יִם יֹסִ֥יף אֹֽמֶץ׃
7 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.
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 Job 17:9
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 אָחַז (achaz) means to grasp, take hold of, or seize. It has various forms, including Qal (to grasp), Niphal (to be caught), Piel (to enclose), and Hophal (to be fastened). The entries highlight its use in contexts of possession and holding, but do not provide specific verse references.
אָחַז 68 vb. grasp, take hold of, take possession
Qal grasp, take hold of
Niph. be caught
Pi. enclose, overlay
Hoph. fastened
base
H270 אָחַז grasp, take hold of, take possession .grasp, take hold of
. be caught
. enclose, overlay
270 'achaz aw-khaz'
a primitive root; to seize (often with the accessory idea of
holding in possession):--+ be affrighted, bar, (catch, lay,
take) hold (back), come upon, fasten, handle, portion, (get,
have or take) possess(-ion).
אָחַז (a.chaz) — to grasp.
1) grasp, take hold, seize, take possession
1a) (Qal) to grasp, take hold of
1b) (Niphal) to be caught, grasped, be settled
1c) (Piel) to enclose, overlay
1d) (Hophal) fastened
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Conjunction · verb qal third person masculine singularHC/Vqu3ms
hold: In the American Standard Revised Version frequently "stronghold" (Jud 9:49; 1Sa 22:4; 24:22; 2Sa 5:17; 23:14; 1Ch 11:16; 12:16). See FORTIFICATION. In Re 18:2 for the King James Version "cage" (phulake) the Revised Version (British and American) substitutes, as in first clause, "hold," and in the margin "prison."
Hold
A fortress, the name given to David’s lurking-places (1 Sam. 22:4, 5; 24:22).
צַדִּיק (tsaddiyq) means just or righteous, covering various aspects such as lawful behavior, moral conduct, and being justified by God. It is derived from a related root and is used to describe individuals who are upright in character and actions.
צַדִּיק 206 adj. just, righteous
base
H6662 צַדִּיק just, righteous
6662 tsaddiyq tsad-deek'
from 6663; just:--just, lawful, righteous (man).
see HEBREW for 06663
צַדִּיק (tsad.diq) — righteous.
1) just, lawful, righteous
1a) just, righteous (in government)
1b) just, right (in one's cause)
1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character)
1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God)
1e) right, correct, lawful
Adj — AdjHAamsa
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (derek) means way, road, or journey, and can refer to both literal paths and figurative courses of life or actions. It encompasses various aspects such as direction, manner, and moral character, often highlighting the nature of one's conduct. The term is used in both positive and negative contexts, reflecting the moral implications of one's path.
דֶּ֫רֶךְ 715 n.m. way, road, distance, journey, manner
way, road, path
journey
of direction, almost or quite = toward
way, manner
fig. of course of life, or action, undertakings
of moral action and character
of duty
specif.: in good sense
oftener in bad sense
way of י׳
base
H1870 דֶּ֫רֶךְ way, road, distance, journey, manner . way, road, path
. journey
. of direction, almost or quite = toward
. way, manner
. fig. of course of life, or action, undertakings
. . of moral action and character
. of duty
. specif.: in good sense
. oftener in bad sense
. way of י׳
1870 derek deh'-rek
from 1869; a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of
life or mode of action, often adverb:--along, away, because
of, + by, conversation, custom, (east-)ward, journey, manner,
passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-)way(-side),
whither(-soever).
see HEBREW for 01869
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: conduct.
: conduct/lifestyle
1) way, road, distance, journey, manner
1a) road, way, path
1b) journey
1c) direction
1d) manner, habit, way
1e) of course of life (fig.)
1f) of moral character (fig.)
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — Way.
This name means way, road
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — (King's) Highway.
This name means way, road
Combined with me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "King's" H4428I)
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: direction.
: direction
1) way, road, distance, journey, manner
1a) road, way, path
1b) journey
1c) direction
1d) manner, habit, way
1e) of course of life (fig.)
1f) of moral character (fig.)
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: road.
: road/route
1) way, road, distance, journey, manner
1a) road, way, path
1b) journey
1c) direction
1d) manner, habit, way
1e) of course of life (fig.)
1f) of moral character (fig.)
דֶּ֫רֶךְ (de.rekh) — way: journey.
: journey
N-cs | Suff — Noun common both singular construct · suffixHNcbsc/Sp3ms
טָהוֹר (tahor) means clean or pure, covering physical, ceremonial, and moral senses. It is derived from the root word associated with H2891. The entries emphasize its application in various contexts, including animals and ethical purity.
טָהוֹר adj. clean, pure
base
H2889 טָהוֹר clean, pure
2889 tahowr taw-hore'
or tahor {taw-hore'}; from 2891; pure (in a physical,
chemical, ceremonial or moral sense):--clean, fair,
pure(-ness).
see HEBREW for 02891
טָהוֹר (ta.hor) — pure.
1) pure, clean
1a) clean (ceremonially-of animals)
1b) pure (physically)
1c) pure, clean (morally, ethically)
HC/Aamsc — ConjunctionHC/Aamsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
יָד (yad) means 'hand' and can also refer to strength or power in a figurative sense. It encompasses various technical uses, such as a sign or monument, parts or shares, and even specific components in construction, like axle-trees and supports for the laver. The word is versatile, appearing in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
יָד 1604 n.f. hand
hand
Fig. = strength, power
Fig. = side
יָד is used in various special, technical senses:—
sign, monument
part, fractional part or share
time, repetition
axle-trees
stays, supports for laver
tenons on sides of boards of tabernacle
a (beckoning) hand
יַד with prep.
base
H3027 יָד hand . hand
. Fig. = strength, power
. Fig. = side
. יָד is used in various special, technical senses:— . sign, monument
. part, fractional part or share
. time, repetition
. axle-trees
. stays, supports for laver
. tenons on sides of boards of tabernacle
. a (beckoning) hand
. יַד with prep.
3027 yad yawd
a primitive word; a hand (the open one (indicating power,
means, direction, etc.), in distinction from 3709, the closed
one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of
applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate
and remote (as follows):--(+ be) able, X about, + armholes,
at, axletree, because of, beside, border, X bounty, + broad,
(broken-)handed, X by, charge, coast, + consecrate, +
creditor, custody, debt, dominion, X enough, + fellowship,
force, X from, hand(-staves, -y work), X he, himself, X in,
labour, + large, ledge, (left-)handed, means, X mine,
ministry, near, X of, X order, ordinance, X our, parts, pain,
power, X presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay,
draw with strength, stroke, + swear, terror, X thee, X by
them, X themselves, X thine own, X thou, through, X throwing,
+ thumb, times, X to, X under, X us, X wait on, (way-)side,
יָד (yad) — hand.
: hand/arm[anatomy]
1) hand
1a) hand (of man)
1b) strength, power (fig.)
1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.)
1d) (various special, technical senses)
1d1) sign, monument
1d2) part, fractional part, share
1d3) time, repetition
1d4) axle-trees, axle
1d5) stays, support (for laver)
1d6) tenons (in tabernacle)
1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure)
1d8) wrists
יָד (yad) — hand: power.
: hand/arm[anatomy]
1) hand
1a) hand (of man)
1b) strength, power (fig.)
1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.)
1d) (various special, technical senses)
1d1) sign, monument
1d2) part, fractional part, share
1d3) time, repetition
1d4) axle-trees, axle
1d5) stays, support (for laver)
1d6) tenons (in tabernacle)
1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure)
1d8) wrists
יָד (yad) — hand: themselves.
: hand/arm[anatomy]
1) hand
1a) hand (of man)
1b) strength, power (fig.)
N-cd — Noun common · both dual absoluteHNcbda
יָסַף (yacaph) is a Hebrew verb meaning to add or increase. It can denote actions like joining oneself to something or continuing to do a task. The entries indicate its use in various forms, including Qal, Niphal, and Hiphil, with nuances of doing something again or augmenting an amount.
יָסַף 214 vb. add
Qal add
Niph.
join (intr.), join oneself to
be joined, added to
Hiph.
add
sq. inf. add to do = do again or more
sq. Impf.
sq. Impf. asynd.
base
H3254 יָסַף add . add
. . join (intr.), join oneself to
. be joined, added to
. . add
. . sq. inf. add to do = do again or more
. sq. Impf.
. sq. Impf. asynd.
3254 yacaph yaw-saf'
a primitive root; to add or augment (often adverbial, to
continue to do a thing):--add, X again, X any more, X cease, X
come more, + conceive again, continue, exceed, X further, X
gather together, get more, give more-over, X henceforth,
increase (more and more), join, X longer (bring, do, make,
much, put), X (the, much, yet) more (and more), proceed
(further), prolong, put, be (strong-) er, X yet, yield.
יָסַף (ya.saph) — to add: again.
: again/continue/more[instances]
1) to add, increase, do again
1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to join, join oneself to
1b2) to be joined, be added to
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to cause to add, increase
1c2) to do more, do again
יָסַף (ya.saph) — to add.
: add/more[amount]
1) to add, increase, do again
1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to join, join oneself to
1b2) to be joined, be added to
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to cause to add, increase
1c2) to do more, do again
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · imperfect third person masculine singularHVhi3ms
in'-kres, (noun), in-kres' (verb): Employed in the English Bible both as verb and as noun, and in both cases to represent a number of different words in the original. As a verb it is used in the ordinary sense of the term. As a noun it is usually used of plant life, or of the herds and flocks, to denote the fruitage or the offspring; more rarely of money, to denote the interest. As examples of the different terms translated by this word, students who read Hebrew or Greek may compare De 7:22; Pr 16:21; Job 10:16 the King James Version; Job 12:23; Nu 18:30; De 7:13…
אֹ֫מֶץ (omets) refers to strength. It is derived from another Hebrew root and is noted in the context of Job 17:9, where it conveys the concept of being strong or having strength.
אֹ֫מֶץ n.[m.] strength Jb 17:9
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H555 אֹ֫מֶץ
555 'omets o'-mets
from 553; strength:--stronger.
see HEBREW for 0553
אֹ֫מֶץ (o.mets) — strength.
strength
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
→ A title given to Jehovah 1Sa 15:29