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Job 29:20 — Word Study

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WLCכְּ֭בוֹדִי חָדָ֣שׁ עִמָּדִ֑י וְ֝קַשְׁתִּ֗י בְּיָדִ֥י תַחֲלִֽיף׃

BSAMy glorykâbôwd [fresh, renewed, great honor, splendor] is [ever] newchâdâsh [recently created, restored] within meʻimmâd [accompanying me, with my presence] and my bowqesheth [hunting tool] is renewedchâlaph [restored, readily bent] in my handyâd [powerful, directing, an open hand; strength, a side or share]

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Job 29:20quick helps
In a sentenceJob expresses a sense of renewed vitality and strength, highlighting both his inner glory and the readiness of his bow.
Who is speakingJob, reflecting on his past glory and strength.
Where we areIn the midst of Job's reflections on his former state of honor and power.
The hard wordחָדָשׁ
Take awayJob's glory and strength are renewed and ready for action.
8 commentators on this verse Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them › clause verbחָלַף The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
How rare are these words?in the Old Testament

Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.

Bars are logarithmic — אֵת, the commonest word in the Hebrew Bible, stands about 11,000 times, so a linear scale would leave everything else invisible. Click a row to open that word.

Deep Study — Job 29:20

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Context — Job's Reflection on His Former Glorygenerated

19My roots will spread out to the waters, and the dew will rest nightly on my branches.
20My glory is ever new within me, and my bow is renewed in my hand.’
21Men listened to me with expectation, waiting silently for my counsel.
22After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew.

Job 29:20 captures Job's lament as he recalls his past glory and strength, contrasting it with his current suffering. He reflects on how his honor and power, represented by his bow, are renewed within him, suggesting a longing for restoration and vitality. This verse is part of a larger discourse where Job speaks of his former respect and the admiration he received from others, as seen in the surrounding verses.


Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
1Job 29:14I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban.
2Job 19:9He has stripped me of my honor and removed the crown from my head.
3Genesis 45:13Tell my father about all my splendor in Egypt and everything you have seen. And bring my father down here quickly.”
4Psalm 3:3But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.
5Genesis 49:24Yet he steadied his bow, and his strong arms were tempered by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, in the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 8 references, hung on the phrase they belong to


The Key Word כְּ֭בוֹדִי, Ke.vo.digenerated

The term כְּבוֹד (kabowd) signifies glory, encompassing concepts of honor, splendor, and abundance. It is often associated with God's majesty and can denote both external splendor and inner nobility. The parsing indicates it is a noun in the singular construct form, suggesting a personal and intimate sense of glory as it relates to Job.

In this verse, Job's glory is described as חָדָשׁ (cha.Dash), meaning 'new' or 'fresh.' This adjective emphasizes that Job's glory is not just a remnant of the past but is continually renewed within him. The use of this word suggests a dynamic quality to his honor, indicating that it is vibrant and alive, reflecting Job's inner state.


How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated

The wording in the Berean Standard Bible is reflected in the other translations: new (KJV, ASV, YLT) and renewed (WEB, BBE) all agree on the freshness of Job's glory.


Sentence Structuregenerated

The structure of the verse centers around two main clauses, each describing aspects of Job's glory and strength. The first clause, with the finite verb חָדָ֣שׁ, describes Job's glory, while the second clause, with the verb תַחֲלִֽיף, describes the renewal of his bow.

The Hebrew word order places emphasis on Job's glory and strength, with the subject and predicate clearly defined, allowing the reader to see the relationship between Job's internal state and his external tools of power.


Septuagint Backgroundgenerated

The Septuagint translates כְּבוֹדִי as μου (mou), indicating a personal ownership of glory, which aligns with Job's expression of his renewed honor.

The Greek word καινὴ (kainē) for 'new' emphasizes the freshness and vitality of Job's glory, paralleling the Hebrew חָדָשׁ.


In plain words — the whole versegenerated

Job 29:20 reflects Job's feelings about his past glory and strength. He expresses that his honor is always new within him, and his bow is ready in his hand. This verse shows Job's longing for restoration and his confidence in his abilities.


Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated

What does Job mean by 'my glory is ever new within me'?

Job is expressing that his sense of honor and splendor is continually renewed, suggesting a deep inner vitality despite his current suffering.

Why does Job mention his bow?

The bow symbolizes Job's strength and readiness for action, indicating that he still possesses the power to defend and assert himself.

How does Job's reflection relate to his overall situation?

Job's reflection on his glory contrasts sharply with his current suffering, highlighting his longing for the restoration of his former status and strength.

What can we learn from Job's expression of renewed glory?

Job's expression teaches us about the resilience of the human spirit and the hope for renewal, even in times of great difficulty.


Reflection Questionsgenerated

  1. In what areas of my life do I feel a need for renewal, like Job's glory?
  2. How can I cultivate a sense of inner strength and honor in my own life?
  3. What does it mean to me that Job's bow is renewed in his hand?
  4. How can I find hope and vitality in difficult circumstances, as Job did?

The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it

An early commentary on Job's reflections is provided by Gregory the Dialogist, who interprets Job's expressions of glory and strength as part of a continuous discourse on his experiences.

Gregory the DialogistMorals on the Book of Job, Book XIX c. 540–604
My glory shall always be fresh in me, and my bow shall be renewed in mine hand. Understand, I said; since all is joined on to the sentence above, that is introduced next in a continuous thread of discourse, when he says, Then I said,
Early Church Fathers on Job 29 →

Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse

Each of these wrote on Job 29:20 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.

John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

My glory [was],.... "Is" or "shall be"; fresh in me; or "new" (g); renewed day by day, having fresh additions made unto it; which was true of Job's temporal honour from among men; as a prince and

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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's Commentary

My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand. My renown, like my bodily health, was continually fresh. Bow - metaphor from war, for My strength, which gains me 'renown,' was ever renewed (Jeremiah 49:35).

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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy Bible

My glory was fresh; the reputation which I had gained by my just and virtuous life was not decaying, but growing, and every day augmented with the accession of new honours. In me, Heb. with me. My bow, i.e. my strength, which is signified by a bow, , because in ancient times the bow and arrows were principal instruments of war. Was renewed, Heb. changed itself, i.e. grew as it were a new bow, when other bows by much use grow weak and useless. Or, changed its strength, which word may be here understood, as it is expressed, , i.e. hath got new strength.

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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Job 29:20 My glory [was] fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand.Ver. 20. My glory was fresh in me] i.e. I had daily new accessions to mine honours; and I was herein like a bay tree, that is always green. This was also Joseph’ s happiness in Egypt; David’ s in the court of Saul; Mordecai’ s and Daniel’ s in the court of Persia; and Queen Elizabeth’ s; concerning whom (besides that famous epitaph set upon her tomb by command of King James) Thuanus, a French historian, testifieth, that the Lady Anna Atestina, mother to the Guises and Nemours, pronounced her to be Gloriosissimam et omnium quae unquam sceptrum gestarunt felicissimam foeminam, The most glorious and happiest woman that…

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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Verse 20. My glory was fresh in me] My vegetative power was great; my glory - my splendid blossom, large and mellow fruit, was always in season, and in every season. My bow was renewed] I was never without means to accomplish all my wishes. I had prosperity everywhere.

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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

20. His “glory,” i. e. high respect and rank, would continue “fresh,” lit. new, never be tarnished or diminished. His bow, symbol of strength and power, would like a tree renew its freshness and suppleness in his hand.

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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the Bible

My glory was fresh in me - Margin, “new.” “As we say, the man shall not overlive himself.” Umbreit. The idea is, that he was not exhausted; he continued in vigor and strength.

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Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

20. By glory he means honour with God and man. The bow, the principal weapon of the ancient Egyptians, Assyrians, and Hebrews, was a recognised symbol of strength and dignity.

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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

BSBBerean Standard Bible2020

My glory is ever new within me, and my bow is renewed in my hand.’

WEBWorld English Bible2000

My glory is fresh in me. My bow is renewed in my hand.’

MSBMajority Standard Bible2022

My glory is ever new within me, and my bow is renewed in my hand.’

NETBNew English Translation2006

My glory will always be fresh in me, and my bow ever new in my hand.’

Tyndale line

KJVKing James Version1611

My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand.

ASVAmerican Standard Version1901

My glory is fresh in me, And my bow is renewed in my hand.

RVARevised Version, American1894

My glory is fresh in me, and my bow is renewed in my hand.

NWBWebster's Bible1833

My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand.

GNVGeneva Bible1599

My glory shall renue towarde me, and my bowe shall be restored in mine hand.

Strictly literal

DBYDarby Translation1890

My glory shall be fresh in me, and my bow be renewed in my hand.

YLTYoung's Literal Translation1862

My honour [is] fresh with me, And my bow in my hand is renewed.

LSVLiteral Standard Version2020

My glory [is] fresh with me, || And my bow is renewed in my hand.

ILTInterlinear Literal Translation2000

My glory will ever be new with me, and my bow will acquire fresh strength in my hand.”

ULBUnlocked Literal Bible2017

The honor in me is always fresh, and the bow of my strength is always new in my hand.'

From the Latin

DRADouay-Rheims (Challoner)1899

My glory shall always be renewed, and my bow in my hand shall be repaired.

Simplified

FBVFree Bible Version2020

Fresh honors were always being given to me; my strength was renewed like an unfailing bow.

BBEBible in Basic English1949

My glory will be ever new, and my bow will be readily bent in my hand.

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.

clausenoun phrase · subjectכְּ֭בוֹדִhonorיmypredicateחָדָ֣שׁ[is].newprepositional phrase · prepositionalעִמָּדִ֑withיmeוְ֝andclausenoun phrase · subjectקַשְׁתִּ֗bowיmyprepositional phrase · prepositionalבְּinnoun phraseיָדִ֥handיmyverbתַחֲלִֽיףit.will.show.newness

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 this verse, with all six words matched in the translation, confirming the consistency of Job's expression of renewed glory and strength.

Masoretic TextLeningrad Codex, c. AD 1008 — the text this page is built on

כְּ֭בוֹדִי חָדָ֣שׁ עִמָּדִ֑י וְ֝קַשְׁתִּ֗י בְּיָדִ֥י תַחֲלִֽיף׃

Septuagintthe Greek the translators chose, word by word
כְּ֭בוֹדִיμουחָדָ֣שׁκαινὴעִמָּדִ֑יἐμοῦוְ֝קַשְׁתִּ֗יμουבְּיָדִ֥יαὐτοῦתַחֲלִֽיף׃πορεύσεται

6 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.

Job 29:20כָּבוֹדhonor myhonor myכָּבוֹדחָדָשׁ[is] new[is] newחָדָשׁעִםwith mewith meעִםקֶ֫שֶׁתand bow myand bow myקֶ֫שֶׁתיָדin hand myin hand myיָדחָלַףit will shoit will show neחָלַףכָּבֵדto honor: to honor: honouכָּבֵדחָדַשׁto renewto renewחָדַשׁקָשָׁהto hardento hardenקָשָׁהכַּףpalmpalmכַּףעִםwithwithעִםעֹ֫שֶׁרrichesrichesעֹ֫שֶׁרהָדָרglorygloryהָדָרעֲגָלָהcartcartעֲגָלָהרִיבto contendto contendרִיבחֶ֫סֶדkindnesskindnessחֶ֫סֶדדָּרַךְto treadto treadדָּרַךְחֵץarrowarrowחֵץחָזָקstrongstrongחָזָקנָצַלto rescueto rescueנָצַלמַשְׂכֹּ֫רֶתwagewageמַשְׂכֹּ֫רֶתשִׂמְלָהmantlemantleשִׂמְלָה
meets it a little oftener than chancemeets it far oftener than chancebuilt from the same roottwo words of the verse share ita word of this versea related word

Lexicons — every word in Job 29:20

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.

honor my [is] new with me and bow my in hand my it will show newness
כְּ֭בוֹדִיKe.vo.di honor my H3519 Noun common both singular construct · suffix
200× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Amplified meaning
fresh, renewed, great honor, splendor
Tyndale gloss
glory
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

כָּבוֹד (kabowd) refers to concepts of abundance, honour, and glory. It encompasses external splendor, dignity of position, and reputation, as well as the inner nobility of a person. The term can denote both the weightiness of glory and the reverence due to someone. The entries consistently emphasize its positive connotations.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

כָּבוֹד n.m. and f. abundance, honour, glory

abundance, riches

honour, splendor, glory, of external condition and circumstances

honour, dignity of position

honour, reputation, of character

my honour, poet. of the seat of honour in the inner man, the noblest part of man

honour, reverence, glory, as due to one or ascribed to one

glory as the object, of honour, reverence and glorifying

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3519 כָּבוֹד abundance, honour, glory . abundance, riches

. honour, splendor, glory, of external condition and circumstances

. honour, dignity of position

. honour, reputation, of character

. my honour, poet. of the seat of honour in the inner man, the noblest part of man

. honour, reverence, glory, as due to one or ascribed to one

. glory as the object, of honour, reverence and glorifying

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3519 kabowd kaw-bode'

rarely kabod {kaw-bode'}; from 3513; properly, weight, but

only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or

copiousness:--glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able).

see HEBREW for 03513

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

כָּבוֹד (ka.vod) — glory.

1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance

1a) abundance, riches

1b) honour, splendour, glory

1c) honour, dignity

1d) honour, reputation

1e) honour, reverence, glory

1f) glory

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-cs | Suff — Noun common both singular construct · suffix
HNcbsc/Sp1ms
honor my [is] new with me and bow my in hand my it will show newness
חָדָ֣שׁcha.Dash [is] new H2319 Adj
53× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The Hebrew word for new or fresh, used to describe something recently created or renewed, as seen in God's creation of a new heaven and earth. It emphasizes the idea of something being recent or modern.
Amplified meaning
recently created, restored
Tyndale gloss
new
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

חָדָשׁ (chadash) means 'new' or 'fresh.' It is derived from the root word represented by Strong's H2318. The entries indicate that it covers meanings related to novelty and freshness, with an Aramaic equivalent noted as חֲדַ֑ת (cha.dat).

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H2319 חָדָשׁ new

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

2319 chadash khaw-dawsh'

from 2318; new:--fresh, new thing.

see HEBREW for 02318

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

חָדָשׁ (cha.dash) — New (Gate).

§ new, new thing, fresh

חָדָשׁ (cha.dash) — new.

new, new thing, fresh

Aramaic equivalent: cha.dat (חֲדַ֑ת "new" H2323)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Adj
HAamsa
honor my [is] new with me and bow my in hand my it will show newness
עִמָּדִ֑י'i.ma.Di with me H5978 Preposition · suffix
42× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Means 'with me', showing accompaniment, like in Psalm 23:4 where David says God is with him even in difficult times.
Amplified meaning
accompanying me, with my presence
Tyndale gloss
with me
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word עִם (*im*) means 'with' and is used to indicate companionship, aid, or joint actions. It can also imply opposition in contexts of contest or combat. The entries suggest a range of meanings, including proximity, possession, and metaphorical uses, such as 'in spite of.' There are no significant disagreements among the lexicons.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

עִם prep. with

of fellowship and companionship

of aid

Of actions done jointly with another

If the common action be of the nature of a contest or combat, with in the sense of against

Of dealing with a person, or of the relation in which one stands with, or towards, another

Of a common lot together with the wicked

Of equality or resemblance generally aid

Of time, as long as

Of a locality, close to, beside

Of persons, עִם is spec.

in the house or family or service of

In possession of

In the custody or care of

Beside = except

With = friendly with

Idiom. of a thought or purpose present with one

Metaph. together with = in spite of, notwithstanding

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5978 עִם with

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5978 `immad im-mawd'

prol. for 5973; along with:--against, by, from, + me, +

mine, of, + that I take, unto, upon, with(-in.)

see HEBREW for 05973

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

עִמָּדִי (im.mad) — with me.

with

A grammatical form of im (עִם "with" H5973A)

§ 1) with

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Prep | Suff — Preposition · suffix
HR/Sp1bs
honor my [is] new with me and bow my in hand my it will show newness
וְ֝קַשְׁתִּ֗יve.kash.Ti and bow my H7198 Conjunction · noun common feminine singular construct · suffix
76× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The Hebrew word for bow refers to a weapon used for hunting or battle, but also symbolizes strength and is used to describe a rainbow. In the Bible, it appears in Genesis and other books. It represents power and beauty.
Amplified meaning
hunting tool
Tyndale gloss
bow
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

קֶ֫שֶׁת (qesheth) primarily means 'bow,' referring to a weapon for hunting or battle, and can also denote 'rainbow.' It is derived from a root meaning to bend, suggesting strength. The term encompasses both literal and figurative uses, including references to archers and might.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

קֶ֫שֶׁת n.f. bow

bow

rainbow

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7198 קֶ֫שֶׁת bow . bow

. rainbow

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7198 qesheth keh'-sheth

from 7185 in the original sense (of 6983) of bending: a bow,

for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris:--X

arch(-er), + arrow, bow((-man, -shot)).

see HEBREW for 07185

see HEBREW for 06983

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

קֶ֫שֶׁת (qe.shet) — bow.

1) bow

1a) bow (for hunting, battle)

1b) bowmen, archers

1c) bow (fig. of might)

1d) rainbow

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj | N-fs | Suff — Conjunction · noun common feminine singular construct · suffix
HC/Ncfsc/Sp1bs
honor my [is] new with me and bow my in hand my it will show newness
בְּיָדִ֥יbe.ya.Di in hand my H3027 Preposition · noun common both singular construct · suffix
1,619× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Amplified meaning
powerful, directing, an open hand; strength, a side or share
Tyndale gloss
hand
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

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.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

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

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

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.

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

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,

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Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

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.)

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Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Prep | N-cs | Suff — Preposition · noun common both singular construct · suffix
HR/Ncbsc/Sp1bs
honor my [is] new with me and bow my in hand my it will show newness
תַחֲלִֽיף׃ta.cha.Lif it will show newness H2498 Verb · Hiphil · imperfect third person feminine singular
28× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew verb means to pass or change, like something sliding by quickly. It is used in the Bible to describe things like grass growing, time passing, or people moving on. It can also mean to overstep or transgress.
Amplified meaning
restored, readily bent
Tyndale gloss
to pass
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

חָלַף (chalaph) is a Hebrew verb meaning to pass on or away, with various nuances including to hasten, sprout anew, or change. It can refer to physical movement, such as passing through, as well as metaphorical changes like transgression or renewal. The word appears in poetic contexts and has different forms indicating causation or transformation.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

חָלַף vb. pass on or away, pass through (mostly poet.)

Qal

pass on quickly

pass away, vanish

of grass, come on anew, i.e. sprout again

trans.

pass through, i.e. pierce

overstep, transgress

Pi. (cause to pass) change

Hiph.

change (trans.)

shew newness

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H2498 חָלַף pass on or away, pass through (mostly poet.) .. . pass on quickly

. pass away, vanish

. of grass, come on anew, i.e. sprout again

. trans. . pass through, i.e. pierce

. overstep, transgress

. (cause to pass) change

. . change (trans.)

. shew newness

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

2498 chalaph khaw-laf'

a primitive root; properly, to slide by, i.e. (by

implication) to hasten away, pass on, spring up, pierce or

change:--abolish, alter, change, cut off, go on forward, grow

up, be over, pass (away, on, through), renew, sprout, strike

through.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

חָלַף (cha.laph) — to pass.

1) to pass on or away, pass through, pass by, go through, grow up, change, to go on from

1a) (Qal)

1a1) to pass on quickly

1a2) to pass away (vanish)

1a3) to come on anew, sprout again (of grass)

1a4) to pass through

1a5) to overstep, transgress

1b) (Piel) to cause to pass, change

1c) (Hiph)

1c1) to change, substitute, alter, change for better, renew

1c2) to show newness (of tree)

Aramaic equivalent: cha.laph (חֲלַף "to pass" H2499)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs — Verb · Hiphil · imperfect third person feminine singular
HVhi3fs
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