Job 22:28 — Word Study
WLCוְֽתִגְזַר־ א֭וֹמֶר וְיָ֣קָם לָ֑ךְ וְעַל־ דְּ֝רָכֶ֗יךָ נָ֣גַֽהּ אֽוֹר׃
BSAYour decisionsgâzar▸ [purposes, decrees] will be carried outqûwm▸ [established, successful] and lightʼôwr [divine illumination, happiness] will shinenâgahh■ [glitter, radiate] onʻal your waysderek [path, journey, manner of life]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְֽתִגְזַר־ | and you may decide | Conjunction, verb qal second person masculine singular |
| א֭וֹמֶר | a matter | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| וְיָ֣קָם | and it may be fulfilled | Conjunction, verb qal jussive third person masculine singular |
| לָ֑ךְ | for you | Preposition, suffix |
| וְעַל־ | and on | Conjunction, preposition |
| דְּ֝רָכֶ֗יךָ | ways your | Noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
| נָ֣גַֽהּ | it will shine | Verb, Qal, perfect third person masculine singular |
| אֽוֹר׃ | light | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
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| BSB | Your decisions will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways. |
| KJV | Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. |
| ASV | Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; And light shall shine upon thy ways. |
| YLT | And thou decreest a saying, And it is established to thee, And on thy ways hath light shone. |
| WEB | You will also decree a thing, and it will be established to you. Light will shine on your ways. |
| BBE | Your purposes will come about, and light will be shining on your ways. |
Where they part company is in the nuances of the verbs used in the translations.
The sentence comprises a main clause followed by a conjunctive phrase, emphasizing the relationship between decisions and their outcomes.







8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectאוֹר
verbנָגַהּ
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Deep Study — Job 22:28
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Context — Job's Discourse on Righteousnessgenerated
Job 22:28 presents a perspective on the power of human decisions and their consequences. Eliphaz encourages Job to recognize that his choices can lead to positive outcomes, suggesting that if Job aligns his actions with righteousness, he will experience divine favor and guidance. This verse is part of a broader conversation about the relationship between human conduct and divine response, emphasizing the importance of living in accordance with God's will.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 20:4 | May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed. |
| 2 | Psalm 90:17 | May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands— yes, establish the work of our hands! |
| 3 | Lamentations 3:37 | Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it? |
| 4 | Matthew 21:22 | If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” |
| 5 | James 4:15 | Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.” |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 12 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — גָּזַר, ve.tig.zar-generated
The verb גָּזַר (gazár) is a Qal form meaning 'to cut' or 'to decide.' It encompasses a range of actions, such as making decrees or establishing decisions, and implies a sense of authority in the outcomes that follow. The parsing indicates that it is a second person masculine singular verb, addressing Job directly in this context.
In this verse, the act of 'deciding' is not just about personal choice but carries the weight of establishing a reality that will be fulfilled. The implications of this word suggest that Job's decisions are significant and impactful, reflecting the biblical theme of the power of words and intentions.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The translations generally agree on the meaning of the verse, with variations primarily in the choice of words.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb תִגְזַר (tigzar), meaning 'you may decide,' governs the structure of the verse, indicating the action taken by Job. Two clauses follow: one indicating the fulfillment of the decision and the other describing the illumination on Job's ways.
The structure reflects a cause-and-effect relationship: the decisions lead to outcomes, and the light symbolizes guidance and clarity on the path of life.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates גָּזַר as ἀποκαταστήσει, which means 'to restore' or 'to establish.' This choice suggests a broader interpretation of the Hebrew, emphasizing not only the act of deciding but also the restoration of order and purpose in one's life.
This translation indicates that the Greek translators understood the implications of Job's decisions as having a restorative power, aligning with the themes of divine intervention and guidance.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Job 22:28 tells us that if you make decisions in line with God's will, those decisions will be established, and divine light will shine on your path. This verse emphasizes the importance of righteous choices and the guidance that follows them.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means that the choices you make can lead to real outcomes and impacts in your life, particularly when aligned with God's purposes.
The light symbolizes guidance and clarity, suggesting that righteous decisions will lead to a clearer path and understanding of one's journey.
Yes, decisions made in righteousness can have a positive impact not only on your life but also on the lives of those around you.
Light represents divine illumination and happiness, indicating that following God's ways brings joy and clarity to one's life.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of my life do I need to make more righteous decisions?
- How can I seek God's guidance to ensure that my choices align with His will?
- What does it mean for me to have light shine on my ways, and how can I cultivate that in my life?
- How can I support others in making decisions that lead to positive outcomes?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Gregory the Dialogist comments on Job's assertion about the power of decisions, emphasizing their significance in the life of the believer.
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee. This is used to be the special conclusion of those going weakly, that in such proportion they esteem a man righteous as they see him obtain all that he desires;Early Church Fathers on Job 22 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Job 22:28 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee,.... Strictly speaking, this is only true of God, whose decrees are unfrustrable, whose counsel shall stand, and the thoughts of
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. Decree - purpose or resolve on a thing, and thy resolution shall be realized. Light - success.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThy purposes and designs shall not be disappointed, but effected and ratified by God; which is a great satisfaction. In all thy counsels, and courses, and actions, God shall give thee the light of his direction and governance, and of comfort and success; and thou shalt not be in such a dark, and doubtful, and perplexed condition as now thou art.
Read Matthew Poole on Job 22 →
John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJob 22:28 Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.Ver. 28. Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee] God will be better to thee than thy prayers; and prosper all thy counsels, effect thy designs. The ungodly are not so, as is to be seen in those revolted Israelites, Judges 2:1-3, in King Saul, and in our King John. Or if they have their designs, it is for a further mischief to them. As, if the godly be crossed, it is in mercy; like as the story is told of our Queen Isabel, that being to repass from Zealand into England with an army, they had all been utterly cast away had she come unto the…
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(28) Thou shalt also decree a thing.—As, for instance, in the memorable case of Abraham’s intercession for Sodom, to which there is not improbably an allusion here.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Job 22 →
AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 28. Thou shalt also decree a thing] Whatsoever thou purposest in his strength, thou shalt be enabled to accomplish.
Read AdamClarke on Job 22 →
CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges21–30. Eliphaz exhorts Job to reconcile himself with God; assuring him of restoration and great felicity if he will do so. The passage consists of two parts, first, a series of exhortations, each of which is accompanied by a promise (Job 22:21-25); and second, a series of great promises simply (Job 22:26-30). The exhortations are: (1) that Job should reconcile himself with God and receive His words into his heart—thus should he be in peace and good would come to him (Job 22:21-22); (2) that he should put away his evil—then should he be restored (Job 22:23); (3) that he should set his heart no more on earthly treasure, but fling it to the dust and among the pebbles of the brooks—then should…
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee - Thou shalt form a purpose or plan, and it shall not be frustrated.
Read Albert Barnes on Job 22 →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
Your decisions will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways.
You will also decree a thing, and it will be established to you. Light will shine on your ways.
Your decisions will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways.
Whatever you decide on a matter, it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways.
Tyndale line
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; And light shall shine upon thy ways.
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; and light shall shine upon thy ways.
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established to thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and he shall establish it vnto thee, and the light shall shine vpon thy wayes.
Strictly literal
And thou shalt decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; and light shall shine upon thy ways.
And thou decreest a saying, And it is established to thee, And on thy ways hath light shone.
And you decree a saying, || And it is established to you, || And light has shone on your ways.
And if thou decree a thing, it will be fulfilled unto thee; and upon thy ways the light will shine.
You will also decree anything, and it will be confirmed for you; light will shine on your paths.
From the Latin
Thou shalt decree a thing, and it I shall come to thee, and light shall shine in thy ways.
Simplified
Whatever you decide to do will be successful, and wherever you go, light will shine on you.
Your purposes will come about, and light will be shining on your ways.
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: וְֽתִגְזַר־ א֭וֹמֶר וְיָ֣קָם לָ֑ךְ וְעַל־ דְּ֝רָכֶ֗יךָ נָ֣גַֽהּ אֽוֹר׃. The Septuagint matches 6 of the 8 words, indicating a strong correspondence between the two texts, though the word order and specific articles differ.
וְֽתִגְזַר־ א֭וֹמֶר וְיָ֣קָם לָ֑ךְ וְעַל־ דְּ֝רָכֶ֗יךָ נָ֣גַֽהּ אֽוֹר׃
6 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
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 22:28
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.
גָּזַר (gazár) is a Hebrew verb meaning to cut or divide. It encompasses a range of actions including cutting down, cutting off, and making decrees. The word can also imply destruction or exclusion. Notably, it is used in contexts such as dividing the Red Sea, indicating its significance in biblical narratives.
גָּזַר vb. cut, divide
Qal
divide, cut in two
divide the Red Sea
cut down
cut off (piece of meat to eat, but obj. not expr.)
cut off, i.e. destroy, exterminate
decree
Niph.
be cut off, separated, excluded
be cut off = destroyed, exterminate
be decreed
base
H1504 גָּזַר cut, divide .. divide, cut in two
. divide the Red Sea
. cut down
. cut off (piece of meat to eat, but obj. not expr.)
. cut off, i.e. destroy, exterminate
. decree
. . be cut off, separated, excluded
. be cut off = destroyed, exterminate
. be decreed
1504 gazar gaw-zar'
a primitive root; to cut down or off; (figuratively) to
destroy, divide, exclude, or decide:--cut down (off), decree,
divide, snatch.
גָּזַר (ga.zar) — to cut.
1) to cut, divide, cut down, cut off, cut in two, snatch, decree
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to cut in two, divide
1a2) to cut down
1a3) to cut off, destroy, exterminate
1a4) to decree
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be cut off, separated, excluded
1b2) to be destroyed, cut off
1b3) to be decreed
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-2ms — Conjunction · verb qal second person masculine singularHC/Vqu2ms
אֹמֶר (omer) refers to an utterance, speech, or word, often used in a poetic or elevated context. It can also imply a promise or command. The entries suggest a focus on the formal aspects of speech, but do not provide specific verse references.
אֹמֶר n.m. utterance, speech, word, only poet., & exalted style
base
H562 אֹמֶר utterance, speech, word, only poet., & exalted style
562 'omer o'-mer
the same as 561:--promise, speech, thing, word.
see HEBREW for 0561
אֹמֶר (o.mer) — word.
utterance, speech, word, saying, promise, command
HNcmsa — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
mat'-er: This word being a very general term may express various ideas. the Revised Version (British and American) therefore frequently changes the reading of the King James Version in order to state more definitely the meaning of the context (compare Ex 24:14; 1Sa 16:18; 1Ki 8:59; 2Sa 11:19; Es 3:4; Ps 35:20; 64:5; Pr 16:20; 18:13). dabhar, and the Greek logos, both meaning "word," are very frequently translated by "matter." hule, "wood," is rendered "matter" in
The Hebrew word קוּם (qum) is a primitive root meaning 'to rise' and encompasses a range of actions such as standing, becoming powerful, and establishing. It can imply a sudden or hostile rise, as well as the act of fulfilling or confirming something. The entries also note various grammatical forms, indicating its use in different contexts, including raising up or causing to stand.
לֵב קָמָי prob. late Atbash Je 51:1.
ref
קוּם 628 vb. arise, stand up, stand
Qal 460
arise
arise, in hostile sense (oft. with idea of suddenness)
arise, abs., = become powerful
arise = come on the scene, appear, of leader, prophet
arise for, i.e. to become
arise for action
arise (out of inaction), introducing some specific deed
esp. arise = start, make a move, to go somewhere
stand
Pi.
fulfil
confirm, ratify
confirm, establish
impose, an obligation
Pō‛l. raise up
Hithpō‛l. raise oneself, = rise up
Hiph.
146cause to arise, raise
raise, set up, stones
erect, build
fig, of setting up law
raise up = bring on the scene
raise up = rouse, stir up
instigate, build
fig, of setting up law
raise up = constitute
cause to stand
Hoph. be raised up
base
H6965a לֵב קָמָי prob. late Atbash H6965b קוּם arise, stand up, stand .. arise
. arise, in hostile sense (oft. with idea of suddenness)
. arise, abs., = become powerful
. arise = come on the scene, appear, of leader, prophet
. arise for, i.e. to become
. . arise for action
. arise (out of inaction), introducing some specific deed
. esp. arise = start, make a move, to go somewhere
. stand
. . fulfil
. . confirm, ratify
. confirm, establish
. impose, an obligation
. raise up
. raise oneself, = rise up
. . cause to arise, raise
. . raise, set up, stones
. erect, build
. fig, of setting up law
. raise up = bring on the scene
. . raise up = rouse, stir up
. instigate, build
. fig, of setting up law
. raise up = constitute
. cause to stand
. be raised up
6965 quwm koom
a primitive root; to rise (in various applications, literal,
figurative, intensive and causative):--abide, accomplish, X
be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, X be dim, endure, X
enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift
up (again), make, X but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise
(up), rear (up), remain, (a-)rise (up) (again, against), rouse
up, set (up), (e-)stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up,
strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -
rising).
קָמָי (qa.may) — (Leb)-kamai.
Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B)
§ -Kamai = "my adversary"
Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
קוּם (qum) — to arise: rise.
: rise/get_going
1) to rise, arise, stand, rise up, stand up
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to arise
1a2) to arise (hostile sense)
1a3) to arise, become powerful
1a4) to arise, come on the scene
1a5) to stand
1a5a) to maintain oneself
1a5b) to be established, be confirmed
1a5c) to stand, endure
1a5d) to be fixed
1a5e) to be valid
1a5f) to be proven
1a5g) to be fulfilled
1a5h) to persist
1a5i) to be set, be fixed
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to fulfil
1b2) to confirm, ratify, establish, impose
1c) (Polel) to raise up
1d) (Hithpael) to raise oneself, rise up
1e) (Hiphil)
1e1) to cause to arise, raise
1e2) to raise, set up, erect, build
1e3) to raise up, bring on the scene
1e4) to raise up, rouse, stir up, investigate
1e5) to raise up, constitute
Conj | V-Qal-Juss-3ms — Conjunction · verb qal jussive third person masculine singularHC/Vqj3ms
The ordinary meaning of this word is sufficiently obvious. It will ultimately be recorded over against all the predictions and promises of Jehovah, every one having been fully accomplished at the proper time and place, Jos 23:14; Mt 2:17; 8:17; 12:17. There are in the New Testament many instances of such an accomplishment, where the purposes of men were very different, and those who figured in the transaction did not dream of any thing but some evil project of their own. Thus in Joh 19:24,28,36, the actual agents in Christ’s crucifixion had no thought that they were fulfilling the purposes of God. Sometimes also the phrase, "that it might be fulfilled," signifies that the occurrence to which it is applied is a secondary…
FULFILL'ED, participle passive Accomplished; performed; completed; executed.
ךְ (kh) — you.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 2nd person feminine singular
HR/Sp2ms — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp2ms
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
Conj | Prep — Conjunction · prepositionHC/R
On
Light; the sun, (Gen. 41:45, 50), the great seat of sun-worship, called also Bethshemesh (Jer. 43:13) and Aven (Ezek. 30:17), stood on the east bank of the Nile, a few miles north of Memphis, and near Cairo, in the north-east. The Vulgate and the LXX. Versions have “Heliopolis” (“city of the sun”) instead of On in Genesis and of Aven in Ezekiel. The “city of destruction” Isaiah speaks of (19:18, marg. “of Heres;” Heb. ‘Ir-ha-heres, which some MSS. read Ir-ha-heres, i.e., “city of the sun”) may be the name given to On, the prophecy being that the time will come when that city which was known as the “city of the sun-god” shall become the “city of destruction” of the sun-god, i.e., when idolatry shall cease, and the worship…
(abode or city of the sun), a town of lower Egypt, called BETH-SHEMESH in (Jeremiah 43:13) On is better known under its Greek name Heliopolis. It was situated on the east side of the Pelusiac branch of the Nile, just below the point of the Delta, and about twenty miles northeast of Memphis. The chief object of worship at Heliopolis was the sun, whose temple, described by Strabo, is now only represented by the single beautiful obelisk, of red granite so feet 2 inches high above the pedestal which has stood for more than 4000 years, having been erected by Usirtesen, the second king of the twelfth dynasty. Heliopolis was anciently famous for its learning, and Eudoxus and Plato studied under its priests. The first mention of this place in the Bible is in the history of Joseph, to whom we read Pharaoh gave "to wife Asenath the daughter…
See HELIOPOLIS.
pain; force; iniquity
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-cp | Suff — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHNcmpc/Sp2ms
נָגַהּ (nagah) means to shine or glitter, with a focus on illuminating or causing to shine. It has a basic form (Qal) and a causative form (Hiphil), which includes meanings like enlightening or causing something to shine, such as the moon. The entries collectively emphasize the concept of light and brightness.
נָגַהּ vb. shine
Qal
Hiph.
enlighten
cause to shine (of moon)
base
H5050 נָגַהּ shine
5050 nagahh naw-gah'
a primitive root; to glitter; causatively, to
illuminate:--(en-)lighten, (cause to) shine.
נָגַהּ (na.gah) — to shine.
1) to shine
1a) (Qal) to shine
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to enlighten
1b2) to cause to shine
V-Qal-Perf-3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singularHVqp3ms
shin: The Hebrew words 'ahal, 'or, halal, zahar, zarach, yapha`, naghah, `ashath and qaran are all translated "shine." All indicate either the direct or indirect diffusion of beams of light. In a direct and literal sense the word "shine" is used of the heavenly bodies, or of candles, and fire (Job 18:5; 25:5 the King James Version; Job 29:3; 31:26; 2Ki 3:22). In a figurative sense it is used of reflected light or brightness, in any sense (Ex 34:29 f,35; Isa 60:1; Eze 43:2; Da 12:3). God as the sun of righteousness…
אוֹר (or) means 'light' and encompasses various forms of illumination, including daylight, dawn, and the light of heavenly bodies like the sun and stars. It can also refer to metaphorical concepts such as the light of life, prosperity, and instruction, as well as Yahweh as a source of light.
אוֹר 121 n.m. light
light as diffused in nature, light of day
morning light, dawn
light of the heavenly luminaries
daylight
lightning
light of lamp
light of life
light of prosperity
light of instruction
light of face
Yahweh
base
H216 אוֹר light . light as diffused in nature, light of day
. morning light, dawn
. light of the heavenly luminaries
. daylight
. lightning
. light of lamp
. light of life
. light of prosperity
. light of instruction
. light of face
. Yahweh
216 'owr ore
from 215; illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every
sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.):--bright, clear,
+ day, light (-ning), morning, sun.
see HEBREW for 0215
אוֹר (or) — light.
1) light
1a) light of day
1b) light of heavenly luminaries (moon, sun, stars)
1c) day-break, dawn, morning light
1d) daylight
1e) lightning
1f) light of lamp
1g) light of life
1h) light of prosperity
1i) light of instruction
1j) light of face (fig.)
1k) Jehovah as Israel's light
N-cs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
lit ('or, ma'or; phos; many other words):
1. Origin of Light
2. A Comprehensive Term
(1) Natural Light
(2) Artificial Light
(3) Miraculous Light
(4) Mental, Moral, Spiritual Light
3. An Attribute of Holiness
(1) God
(2) Christ
(3) Christians
(4) The Church
4. Symbolism
5. Expressive Terms
1. Origin of Light:
The creation of light was the initial step in the creation of life. "Let there be light" (Ge 1:3) was the first word of God spoken after His creative Spirit "moved" upon the primary material out of which He created the heavens and the earth, and which lay, until the utterance of that word, in the chaos of darkness and desolation. Something akin, possibly, to the all-pervasive electro-magnetic activity of the aurora borealis penetrated the chaotic night of the world. The ultimate focusing of light (on the 4th day of creation,
Light
The offspring of the divine command (Gen. 1:3). “All the more joyous emotions of the mind, all the pleasing sensations of the frame, all the happy hours of domestic intercourse were habitually described among the Hebrews under imagery derived from light” (1 Kings 11:36; Isa. 58:8; Esther 8:16; Ps. 97:11). Light came also naturally to typify true religion and the felicity it imparts (Ps. 119:105; Isa. 8:20; Matt. 4:16, etc.), and the glorious inheritance…
One of the most wonderful, cheering, and useful of all the works of God; called into being on the first of the six days of creation, by his voice: "Let there be light;" and there was light. No object better illustrates whatever is pure, glorious, spiritual, joyful, and beneficent. Hence the beauty and force of the expressions, "God is light," 1Jo 1:5, and "the Father of lights," Jas 1:17; Christ is the "Sun of righteousness," and "the light of the world," Joh 1:9 8:12. So also the word of God is "a light," Ps 119:105; truth and Christians are lights, Joh 3:19 12:36; prosperity is "light," Es 8:16; and heaven is full of…
