Job 20:28 — Word Study
WLCיִ֭גֶל יְב֣וּל בֵּית֑וֹ נִ֝גָּר֗וֹת בְּי֣וֹם אַפּֽוֹ׃
BSAThe possessionsyᵉbûwl [crops, wealth, or increase] of his housebayith [dwelling place, family home] will be removedgâlâh▸ [taken away, depart] flowing awaynâgar [poured out, rushed away] on the dayyôwm [period of time, appointed time] of God’s wrathʼaph [Elohim, the supreme Ruler, anger]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| יִ֭גֶל | it will depart | Verb, Qal, jussive third person masculine singular |
| יְב֣וּל | [the] produce of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| בֵּית֑וֹ | house his | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| נִ֝גָּר֗וֹת | torrents | Verb, Niphal, participle (active) feminine plural |
| בְּי֣וֹם | on [the] day of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| אַפּֽוֹ׃ | anger his | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | The possessions of his house will be removed, flowing away on the day of God’s wrath. |
| KJV | The increase of his house shall depart, and his goods shall flow away in the day of his wrath. |
| ASV | The increase of his house shall depart; His goods shall flow away in the day of his wrath. |
| YLT | Remove doth the increase of his house, Poured forth in a day of His anger. |
| WEB | The increase of his house will depart. They will rush away in the day of his wrath. |
| BBE | The produce of his house is taken away into another country, like things given into the hands of others in the day of wrath. |
The translations agree on the meaning of the verse, emphasizing the removal of possessions on the day of God's wrath.
The structure centers around the main action of removal, with additional phrases providing context about the timing and manner of that removal.
8 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them ›
clause
verbגָּלָה
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Deep Study — Job 20:28
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Context — The Fate of the Wickedgenerated
Job 20:28 presents a stark warning about the fate awaiting the wicked. The preceding verses illustrate the ultimate exposure of their iniquities and the consequences they will face on the day of God's wrath. This verse serves as a conclusion to a broader discourse on divine justice, where Job emphasizes the fleeting nature of the wicked's possessions and the certainty of God's judgment.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 20:10–18 | His sons will seek the favor of the poor, for his own hands must return his wealth. |
| 2 | Job 5:5 | The hungry consume his harvest, taking it even from the thorns, and the thirsty pant after his wealth. |
| 3 | Job 27:14–19 | Though his sons are many, they are destined for the sword; and his offspring will never have enough food. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 20:17 | The time will surely come when everything in your palace and all that your fathers have stored up until this day will be carried off to Babylon. Nothing will be left, says the LORD. |
| 5 | Revelation 18:17 | For in a single hour such fabulous wealth has been destroyed!” Every shipmaster, passenger, and sailor, and all who make their living from the sea, will stand at a distance |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 9 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יִ֭גֶל, Yi.gelgenerated
The verb גָּלָה (galah) means 'to reveal' or 'to uncover,' but in this context, it signifies that something will be removed or depart. The jussive form indicates a future action, suggesting that the possessions will inevitably be taken away.
This word can imply both a physical removal and a metaphorical revelation of disgrace, pointing to the exposure of the wicked's true state. It highlights the certainty of God's judgment and the ultimate loss faced by those who act unjustly.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The translations agree on the meaning of the verse, consistently conveying that the possessions will be removed on the day of God's wrath.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb יִ֭גֶל governs the main clause, indicating that the subject's possessions will depart. The structure reveals a clear cause-and-effect relationship between the wicked's actions and the consequences they face.
The sentence is built around the main action of removal, with additional phrases providing context about the possessions and the timing of God's judgment.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint uses the Greek word αὐτοῦ to translate the Hebrew בֵּיתוֹ (beito), indicating a focus on the ownership of the house. This choice emphasizes the personal nature of the possessions being lost.
The Greek translation captures the essence of the Hebrew text, though it may not convey the full weight of the judgment implied in the original.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Job 20:28 tells us that the possessions of the wicked will be taken away on the day of God's anger. This verse emphasizes that what they have will not last, as it will flow away like water, highlighting the certainty of divine judgment.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It indicates that the wealth and belongings of the wicked will not endure and will ultimately be lost, especially in the context of God's judgment.
This verse reinforces the theme of divine justice, illustrating that the wicked will face consequences for their actions, contrasting with the prosperity of the righteous.
The 'day of God's wrath' signifies a time of judgment when God will hold the wicked accountable for their deeds, ensuring that justice is served.
The imagery of flowing away suggests a sudden and complete loss, emphasizing the fleeting nature of the wicked's possessions and the inevitability of their downfall.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What does this verse teach us about the nature of wealth and possessions?
- How can understanding God's judgment impact our actions and decisions?
- In what ways can we ensure that our lives are aligned with righteousness rather than wickedness?
- How does the promise of divine justice provide comfort in times of trouble?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early commentators reference Job 20:28 to discuss God's judgment and the fate of the wicked, providing insights into its theological implications.
[The wrath of God strikes] both the circumcised, who act impiously against Christ, and the heretic and indeed any who are ungodly. The retribution of each is according to what has been shown above.Early Church Fathers on Job 20 →
Ver. 28. The shoot of his house shall be disclosed, and he shall be taken away in the day of God's wrath. 38. 'The shoot of his house is disclosed,' when every thing bad that sprung up in his consciousness is shewn to view.Early Church Fathers on Job 20 →
“Let a day of wrath come upon him. This is the portion for the ungodly man from the Lord, and the possession of his goods appointed him by the all-seeing God.” Since he did not recognize the benevolence of God while he possessed his goods,Early Church Fathers on Job 20 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Job 20:28 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe increase of his house shall depart,.... Either his children or his substance. Some interpret it, as Kimchi (h) observes, of the walls of his house, because of what follows, "they shall flow away", c.
Read John Gill on Job 20 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe increase of his house shall depart, and his goods shall flow away in the day of his wrath. Increase - prosperity. Ill gotten-ill gone.
Read Robert Jamieson on Job 20 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThe increase of his house; either, 1. His posterity; or rather, 2. His estate, got by the labour, and employed for the use, of his family. Shall depart; shall be lost or taken away from him. See . His goods shall flow away like waters, to wit, swiftly and strongly, and so as to return no more. The day of his wrath, i. e. of God’ s wrath, when God shall come to execute judgment upon him.
Read Matthew Poole on Job 20 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJob 20:28 The increase of his house shall depart, [and his goods] shall flow away in the day of his wrath.Ver. 28. The increase of his house shall depart] All his posterity shall be destroyed, and so shall his prosperity to, even all at once, with a sudden ebb, in the day that God visiteth him with his wrath and righteous judgments. All the wicked man’ s wealth and revenue shall be wretchedly wasted and embezzled by one means or other. And his goods shall flow away] As waters. The apostle saith, The fashion of this world passeth away; viz. as a hasty headlong torrent; or as a picture drawn upon the ice: "Thou carriest them away" (both persons and things) "as with a flood," Psalms 90:5.
Read John Trapp on Job 20 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 28. The increase of his house shall depart, and his goods shall flow away in the day of his wrath.] A farther allusion to the punishment of the rebellious company of Korah, who not only perished themselves, but their houses also, and their goods. Numbers 16:32. These examples were all in point, on the ground assumed by Zophar; and such well-attested facts would not be passed over by him, had he known the record of them; and that he did know it, alludes to it, and quotes the very circumstances, is more than probable.
Read AdamClarke on Job 20 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges28. The increase] i. e. the gain, possessions. his goods shall flow away] lit. things washed away; his possessions shall be swept away with a flood in the day of God’s wrath.
Read Cambridge on Job 20 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThe increase of his house shall depart - Septuagint, “Destruction shall bring his house to an end.” The word rendered “depart” (יגל yı̂gel from גלה gâlâh), means, properly, “shall go into
Read Albert Barnes on Job 20 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible28. Omit “and his goods.” The subject of ðâøåú, flowing away, is not expressed. “Like waters poured forth, his all flows away.” — Cocceius.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Job 20 →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
The possessions of his house will be removed, flowing away on the day of God’s wrath.
The increase of his house will depart. They will rush away in the day of his wrath.
The possessions of his house will be removed, flowing away on the day of God’s wrath.
A flood will carry off his house, rushing waters on the day of God’s wrath.
Tyndale line
The increase of his house shall depart, and his goods shall flow away in the day of his wrath.
The increase of his house shall depart; His goods shall flow away in the day of his wrath.
The increase of his house shall depart, his goods shall flow away in the day of his wrath.
The increase of his house shall depart, and his goods shall flow away in the day of his wrath.
The increase of his house shall go away: it shall flow away in the day of his wrath.
Strictly literal
The increase of his house shall depart, flowing away in the day of his anger.
Remove doth the increase of his house, Poured forth in a day of His anger.
The increase of his house is removed, || Poured forth in a day of His anger.
The product of his house will be banished, flowing away on the day of his wrath.
The wealth of his house will vanish; his goods will flow away on the day of God's wrath.
From the Latin
The offspring of his house shall be exposed, he shall be pulled down in the day of God’s wrath.
Simplified
All their possessions will be carried from their homes; they will be dragged off on the day of God's judgment.
The produce of his house is taken away into another country, like things given into the hands of others in the day of wrath.
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 reads יִ֭גֶל יְב֣וּל בֵּית֑וֹ נִ֝גָּר֗וֹת בְּי֣וֹם אַפּֽוֹ׃, while the Septuagint matches only three of the six words. This indicates some differences in wording, but the core message about the fate of the wicked remains consistent.
יִ֭גֶל יְב֣וּל בֵּית֑וֹ נִ֝גָּר֗וֹת בְּי֣וֹם אַפּֽוֹ׃
3 of the 6 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 20:28
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 גָּלָה (galah) is a primitive root meaning to uncover or remove, with implications of revealing, disclosing, or going into exile. It encompasses various forms, including reflexive and passive uses, and can refer to both physical uncovering and metaphorical revelation. The word is notably associated with disgraceful exposure and the act of exile.
גָּלָה 189 vb. uncover, remove
Qal
uncover the ear of one, i.e. reveal to him
intr. remove, depart
go into exile
Niph.
refl.
uncover oneself (one’s nakedness)
discover or shew oneself
pass.
be uncovered (one’s nakedness)
be disclosed, discovered
be removed
Pi.
uncover
disclose, discover, lay bare
make known, shew, reveal
Pu. be uncovered
Hiph. carry away into exile, take into exile
Hoph. carried into exile
Hithp.
was uncovered (naked)
that his heart may reveal itself
base
H1540 גָּלָה uncover, remove .. uncover the ear of one, i.e. reveal to him
. intr. remove, depart
. go into exile
. . refl. . uncover oneself (one’s nakedness)
. discover or shew oneself
. pass. . be uncovered (one’s nakedness)
. be disclosed, discovered
. be removed
. . uncover
. disclose, discover, lay bare
. make known, shew, reveal
. be uncovered
. carry away into exile, take into exile
. carried into exile
. . was uncovered (naked)
. that his heart may reveal itself
1540 galah gaw-law'
a primitive root; to denude (especially in a disgraceful
sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually
stripped); figuratively, to reveal:--+ advertise, appear,
bewray, bring, (carry, lead, go) captive (into captivity),
depart, disclose, discover, exile, be gone, open, X plainly,
publish, remove, reveal, X shamelessly, shew, X surely, tell,
uncover.
הֶגְלָם (ga.lah) — Heglam.
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.7;
son of: Ehud (H0164);
brother of: Naaman (H5283J), Ahijah (H0281K), Uzza (H5798H) and Ahihud (H0284); also called Heglam (KJV: "removed"; NIV: "deported") at 1Ch.8.7;
Another name of ge.ra (גֵּרָא "Gera" H1617J)
to reveal oneself
גָּלָה (ga.lah) — to reveal: reveal.
: reveal[information]
1) to uncover, remove
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to uncover
1a2) to remove, depart
1a3) to go into exile
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) (reflexive)
1b1a) to uncover oneself
1b1b) to discover or show oneself
1b1c) to reveal himself (of God)
1b2) (passive)
1b2a) to be uncovered
1b2b) to be disclosed, be discovered
1b2c) to be revealed
1b3) to be removed
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to uncover (nakedness)
1c1a) nakedness
1c1b) general
1c2) to disclose, discover, lay bare
1c3) to make known, show, reveal
1d) (Pual) to be uncovered
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · jussive third person masculine singularHVqj3ms
יְבוּל (yebul) refers to the produce of the soil, specifically crops or fruit. It is derived from a root that suggests increase or wealth. The term emphasizes agricultural yield and is associated with the bounty of the earth.
יְבוּל n.m. produce of soil
base
H2981 יְבוּל produce of soil
2981 ybuwl yeb-ool'
from 2986; produce, i.e. a crop or (figuratively)
wealth:--fruit, increase.
see HEBREW for 02986
יְבוּל (ye.vul) — crops.
produce, fruit, produce (of the soil)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
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…
The Hebrew word בַּיִת (*bayith*) means 'house' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including dwelling, family, and place. It can refer to physical structures, such as homes and temples, as well as metaphorical uses like the body or household affairs. The word is built from the root related to 'between' and appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament.
בֵּית fem. of בַּיִן, בֵּין prep. between
base
בַּ֫יִת 2034 n.m. house
house
place
receptacle
of house as containing a family
household, family (592 t.)
house, including household affairs
lit. housewards, hence metaph. inwards
מִבַּיִת
adv. on the inside
prep. within
base
H1004a בֵּית fem. of בַּיִן, בֵּין prep. between H1004b בַּ֫יִת house
1004 bayith bah'-yith
probably from 1129 abbreviated; a house (in the greatest
variation of applications, especially family, etc.):--court,
daughter, door, + dungeon, family, + forth of, X great as
would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter)house(-hold),
inside(-ward), palace, place, + prison, + steward, + tablet,
temple, web, + within(-out).
see HEBREW for 01129
בֵּית (bet) — place.
nm
place, origin, between
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — house: home.
: home/temple/building
nm
1) house
1a) house, dwelling habitation
1b) shelter or abode of animals
1c) human bodies (fig.)
1d) of Sheol
1e) of abode of light and darkness
1f) of land of Ephraim
2) place
3) receptacle
4) home, house as containing a family
5) household, family
5a) those belonging to the same household
5b) family of descendants, descendants as organized body
6) household affairs
7) inwards (metaph.)
8) (TWOT) temple
adv
9) on the inside
prep
10) within
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth-(ashbea).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
Combined with ash.be.a (אַשְׁבֵּעַ "Ashbea" H0791)
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth (Haggan).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
Combined with hag (גַּן "Haggan" H1588)
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth-(togarmah).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3ms
נָגַר (nagar) is a Hebrew verb meaning to pour, flow, or run. It encompasses various nuances, including being poured or spilled (Niphal), pouring down (Hiphil), and even melting (Hophal). The term can also figuratively imply vanishing or being stretched out. It captures a range of actions related to liquids and their movement.
[נָגַר] vb. pour, flow, run
Niph.
be poured, split
pour oneself, flow, trickle, of eye (in tears)
fig. vanish
be stretched out (?)
Hiph. pour down, hurl down
Hoph. of mountains melting at theophany.
base
H5064 נָגַר
5064 nagar naw-gar'
a primitive root; to flow; figuratively, to stretch out;
causatively, to pour out or down; figuratively, to deliver
over:--fall, flow away, pour down (out), run, shed, spilt,
trickle down.
נָגַר (na.gar) — to pour.
1) to pour, run, flow, pour down
1a) (Niphal)
1a1) to be poured, be spilt
1a2) to pour oneself, flow, trickle
1a3) to vanish (fig.)
1a4) to be stretched out
1b) (Hiphil) to pour down
1c) (Hophal) to melt
V-Niphal — Verb · Niphal · participle (active) feminine pluralHVNrfpa
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
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHR/Ncmsc
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.
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The Hebrew word אַף (aph) primarily means nostril or nose, but it also refers to the face and is often associated with anger. It can denote a person's countenance or expressions of ire. The entries highlight its connection to rapid breathing in passionate states, indicating its use in contexts of anger or wrath.
אַף 277 n.m. nostril, nose, face, anger
nostril, as organ of breathing
Dn. face
mostly anger
base
H639 אַף nostril, nose, face, anger
639 'aph af
from 599; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and
occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in
passion) ire:--anger(-gry), + before, countenance, face, +
forebearing, forehead, + (long-)suffering, nose, nostril,
snout, X worthy, wrath.
see HEBREW for 0599
אַף (aph) — face: anger.
: anger
1) nostril, nose, face
2) anger
אַף (aph) — face: nose.
: nose
1) nostril, nose, face
2) anger
אַף (aph) — face.
: face
1) nostril, nose, face
2) anger
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3ms