Job 36:29 — Word Study
WLCאַ֣ף אִם־ יָ֭בִין מִפְרְשֵׂי־ עָ֑ב תְּ֝שֻׁא֗וֹת סֻכָּתֽוֹ׃
BSAFurthermoreʼaph [in addition to this] who can understandbîyn▸ [discern, comprehend] how the cloudsʻâb [dark masses of water vapor, a sign of God's presence] spread outmiphrâs [are stretched out, expanded] how the thunder roarstᵉshuʼâh [a loud, crashing noise, shouts, makes a loud clamor] from His pavilionçukkâh [His tabernacle, a temporary dwelling place, sukkat/wo]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אַ֣ף | also | Particle |
| אִם־ | if | Particle |
| יָ֭בִין | anyone understands | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| מִפְרְשֵׂי־ | [the] spreading out of | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| עָ֑ב | dark cloud | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| תְּ֝שֻׁא֗וֹת | [the] crashes of | Noun common, feminine plural construct |
| סֻכָּתֽוֹ׃ | pavilion his | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
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| BSB | Furthermore, who can understand how the clouds spread out, how the thunder roars from His pavilion? |
| KJV | Also can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, or the noise of his tabernacle? |
| ASV | Yea, can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, The thunderings of his pavilion? |
| YLT | Yea, doth [any] understand The spreadings out of a cloud? The noises of His tabernacle? |
| WEB | Indeed, can anyone understand the spreading of the clouds and the thunderings of his pavilion? |
| BBE | And who has knowledge of how the clouds are stretched out, or of the thunders of his tent? |
The translations on this page agree on the essential meaning of the verse.
One main clause followed by two subordinate clauses that elaborate on the subjects of understanding.
8 commentators on this verse
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verbבִּין
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Deep Study — Job 36:29
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Context — Job's Reflection on God's Powergenerated
Job 36:29 is part of a larger discourse where Job contemplates the nature of God's creation and His sovereignty over the elements. He acknowledges the complexity of the natural world, particularly the clouds and thunder, as manifestations of God's power. This verse invites reflection on the limits of human understanding in the face of divine majesty, similar to the themes found in Job 37:2-5 and Psalm 104:3.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 37:16 | Do you understand how the clouds float, those wonders of Him who is perfect in knowledge? |
| 2 | Job 38:9–37 | when I made the clouds its garment and thick darkness its blanket, |
| 3 | 1 Kings 18:44–45 | On the seventh time the servant reported, “There is a cloud as small as a man’s hand rising from the sea.” And Elijah replied, “Go and tell Ahab, ‘Prepare your chariot and go down before the rain stops you.’” |
| 4 | Psalm 104:3 | laying the beams of His chambers in the waters above, making the clouds His chariot, walking on the wings of the wind. |
| 5 | Job 37:2–5 | Listen closely to the thunder of His voice and the rumbling that comes from His mouth. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 11 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יָ֭בִין, Ya.vingenerated
The verb יָ֭בִין (Ya.vin) is in the imperfect tense, suggesting an ongoing action or state of understanding. It conveys the idea of discerning or comprehending something deeply, which is a central theme in Job's reflections on God's creation.
This word is derived from the root meaning to separate or distinguish mentally, indicating a profound level of insight. In this context, Job questions whether anyone can truly grasp the vastness of God's creation and His ways.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
Translations generally agree on the meaning of the verse, focusing on the themes of understanding and the majesty of creation.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse consists of a main clause introduced by the verb יָ֭בִין, understands, followed by two subordinate clauses that elaborate on the subjects of understanding: how the clouds spread out and how the thunder roars.
The structure emphasizes the complexity of the natural phenomena being described, highlighting the limitations of human comprehension in the face of divine power.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew word יָ֭בִין is translated with the Greek word συνῇ, which also means to understand. This choice maintains the focus on comprehension but may imply a broader understanding of God's workings.
The translation reflects a similar concern with the limits of human insight regarding divine actions, aligning closely with the original Hebrew intent.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Job 36:29 asks who can truly understand how the clouds spread out and how the thunder sounds from God's dwelling. Job is reflecting on the majesty of God's creation and the limits of human comprehension.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Job is emphasizing the complexity of nature and God's power, suggesting that human beings cannot fully grasp how these elements work.
Clouds and thunder are often seen as manifestations of God's presence and power in the world, illustrating His control over nature.
This verse reflects Job's struggle to understand his suffering in light of God's grandeur, highlighting the theme of divine mystery throughout the book.
We learn that while we may seek to understand God's ways, there are aspects of His creation that remain beyond our grasp, inviting humility in our approach to faith.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of life do I struggle to understand God's actions?
- How can I cultivate a deeper appreciation for the mysteries of creation?
- What does this verse teach me about the nature of God and His relationship with the world?
- How can I respond to the complexities of life with faith, even when I don't understand?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The verse has been commented on by early Church Fathers, including Gregory the Dialogist, who reflects on God's power in creation and His communication through nature.
If He will spread out clouds as His tent, and lighten with His light from above, He will cover also the ends of the sea. The Lord 'spreads out the clouds,' when, opening the way of preaching to His ministers,Early Church Fathers on Job 36 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Job 36:29 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAlso can [any] understand the spreadings of the clouds,.... Or "of a cloud" (l), a thick cloud, a single one; which sometimes at the beginning is very small, about the size of a man's hand, 1 Kings
Read John Gill on Job 36 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAlso can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, or the noise of his tabernacle? Spreadings ... - the canopy of thick clouds which covers the heavens in a storm (Psalms 105:39).
Read Robert Jamieson on Job 36 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleOf the clouds; or rather, of a cloud, as it is in the Hebrew; whence it comes to pass that a small cloud, no bigger than a man’ s hand, doth suddenly spread over the whole heavens: how the clouds come to be suddenly gathered together, and so condensed as to bring forth thunder and lightning, which here follows. The noise of his tabernacle, i.e. the thunder produced in the clouds, which are oft called God’ s tent or tabernacle, as 104:3, because there he ofttimes seems to dwell, and gives forth tokens of his powerful and glorious presence in those mighty works of thundering and lightning, wherewith men are frequently astonished and affrighted.
Read Matthew Poole on Job 36 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJob 36:29 Also can [any] understand the spreadings of the clouds, [or] the noise of his tabernacle?Ver. 29. Also can any understand the spreading of the clouds] That is, the skill that God showeth in spreading forth the clouds to that large extent, and muffling the whole heavens with them, so that nature finds herself buried in darkness? Some render it, the divisions or differences of the clouds; illic enim fiunt miracula magna (Vatab.); for some clouds are empty, and answer not expectation (worthless and vain boasters are compared to such, Proverbs 25:14; Judges 1:12), some yield rain and drop fatness. Some, again, send forth hail, snow, frost, storm, thunder, lightnings, &c. (R. Levi).…
Read John Trapp on Job 36 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(29) The spreading of the clouds—i.e., how the clouds are spread over the heavens, and heaped up one upon the other like mountains in the skies when the storm gathers. Or the noise of His tabernacle?—Or the thunderings of His pavilion (Psalms 18:12).
Read Charles John Ellicott on Job 36 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 29. Can any understand the spreadings of the clouds] Though the vapour appear to be fortuitously raised, and subject, when suspended in the atmosphere, to innumerable accidents, to different winds and currents which might drive it all to the sandy deserts, or direct its course so that it should fall again into the great deep from which it has been exhaled, without watering and refreshing the earth; yet so does the good and wise providence of God manage this matter, that every part of the arable terrene surface receives an ample supply; and in every place, where requisite, it may be truly said that "The rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and water the earth, and cause it to…
Read AdamClarke on Job 36 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and CollegesChap. Job 36:26-33. The greatness and unsearchableness of God, seen in His marvellous operations in the skies; and exhortation to Job to allow these wonders duly to impress him, and to bow beneath the greatness of God, who surpasses all comprehension The passage has two sections: First, ch. Job 36:26 to Job 37:13, the incomprehensible greatness of God, seen in the phenomena of the atmosphere: in the formation of the rain-drops (ch. Job 36:26-28); in the thunder-storm (ch. Job 36:29 to Job 37:5); in snow and ice, which seals up the hand of man and makes him powerless before the mighty power of God (Job 36:6-10); in His lading the cloud with moisture, and guiding it to the fulfilment of His…
Read Cambridge on Job 36 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleAlso, can any understand the spreadings of the clouds? - The out spreading - the manner in which they expand themselves over us.
Read Albert Barnes on Job 36 →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
Furthermore, who can understand how the clouds spread out, how the thunder roars from His pavilion?
Indeed, can anyone understand the spreading of the clouds and the thunderings of his pavilion?
Furthermore, who can understand how the clouds spread out, how the thunder roars from His pavilion?
Who can understand the spreading of the clouds, the thunderings of his pavilion?
Tyndale line
Also can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, or the noise of his tabernacle?
Yea, can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, The thunderings of his pavilion?
Yea, can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, the thunderings of his pavilion?
Also can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, or the noise of his tabernacle?
Who can know the diuisions of ye clouds and the thunders of his tabernacle?
Strictly literal
But can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, [or] the crashing of his pavilion?
Yea, doth [any] understand The spreadings out of a cloud? The noises of His tabernacle?
Indeed, do [any] understand || The spreadings out of a cloud? The noises of His dwelling place?
But [what man] can understand the outspreadings of the clouds? the tumult of his tabernacle?
Indeed, can anyone understand the extensive spread of the clouds and the thunder from his hut?
From the Latin
If he will spread out clouds as his tent,
Simplified
Can anyone understand how the clouds spread out, or how thunder roars from where he lives?
And who has knowledge of how the clouds are stretched out, or of the thunders of his tent?
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 this verse, with a complete match of the seven words. This consistency underscores the shared understanding of the text across different traditions.
אַ֣ף אִם־ יָ֭בִין מִפְרְשֵׂי־ עָ֑ב תְּ֝שֻׁא֗וֹת סֻכָּתֽוֹ׃
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 36:29
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 אַף (aph) is a conjunction that indicates addition, often implying something greater. It can mean 'also,' 'yea,' or 'though,' and is used to connect ideas in a sentence. The entries highlight its use as both an adverb and conjunction, with a focus on its additive nature.
אַף conj. denoting addition, esp. of something greater, also, yea
base
H637 אַף conj. denoting addition, esp. of something greater, also, yea
637 'aph af
a primitive particle; meaning accession (used as an adverb or
conjunction); also or yea; adversatively though:--also, +
although, and (furthermore, yet), but, even, + how much less
(more, rather than), moreover, with, yea.
אַף (aph) — also.
conj (denoting addition, esp of something greater)
1) also, yea, though, so much the more
adv
2) furthermore, indeed
Aramaic equivalent: aph (אַף "also" H0638)
DirObjM — ParticleHTj
ol'-so: In the Greek kai, when it is equivalent to "also" or "even," is always placed before the word or phrase which it is intended to emphasize (e.g. Ac 12:3; 1 Joh 4:21). Mt 6:14 should therefore read, "Your heavenly Father will forgive you also"; Lu 6:13, "Whom also he named apostles"; Heb 8:6, "The mediator of a better covenant also"; and 1Th 4:14, `If we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so also (we believe that) those who are fallen asleep in Jesus, God will bring with Him.'
אִם (im) is a Hebrew conjunction primarily meaning 'if' and is used in various contexts, including conditional clauses and interrogative situations. It can also express negation, alternatives, or exceptions, and appears frequently in the Old Testament. The lexicons note its use in oaths and its ability to connect different clauses, sometimes altering their meanings.
אִם conj.
hypoth. part. if
Interrog. part.
base
כִּי אם־
each part. retaining its independent force, and relating to a different clause:
that if
for if
(About 140 t.) the two particles being closely conjoined, and relating to the same clause—
limiting the prec. clause, except
the if being neglected, and treated as pleonastic, so that the clause is no longer a limitation of the preceding clause but a contradiction of it: but rather, but
after an oath, surely
base
H518a אִם conj. . hypoth. part. if
. Interrog. part.
H518b כִּי אם־ . each part. retaining its independent force, and relating to a different clause: . that if
. for if
. (About 140 t.) the two particles being closely conjoined, and relating to the same clause— . limiting the prec. clause, except
. the if being neglected, and treated as pleonastic, so that the clause is no longer a limitation of the preceding clause but a contradiction of it: but rather, but
. after an oath, surely
518 'im eem
a primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!;
interrog., whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh
that!, when; hence, as a negative, not:--(and, can-,
doubtless, if, that) (not), + but, either, + except, +
more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or,
+ save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, + surely (no more,
none, not), though, + of a truth, + unless, + verily, when,
whereas, whether, while, + yet.
אִם (im) — if.
: if/whether_or/though
1) if
1a) conditional clauses
1a1) of possible situations
1a2) of impossible situations
1b) oath contexts
1b1) no, not
1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or
1d) when, whenever
1e) since
1f) interrogative particle
1g) but rather
[כִּי] אם (ki im) — if: except.
1) except if
1a) but if
אִם (im) — if: surely no.
: surely_no
1) if
1a) conditional clauses
1a1) of possible situations
1a2) of impossible situations
1b) oath contexts
1b1) no, not
1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or
1d) when, whenever
1e) since
1f) interrogative particle
1g) but rather
אִם (im) — if: surely yes.
: surely_yes
1) if
1a) conditional clauses
1a1) of possible situations
1a2) of impossible situations
1b) oath contexts
1b1) no, not
1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or
1d) when, whenever
1e) since
1f) interrogative particle
1g) but rather
אִם (im) — if: until.
: until/except
HTc — ParticleHTc
בִּין (biyn) is a Hebrew verb meaning to discern or understand. It encompasses a range of meanings including perceiving, considering, and teaching, with various forms indicating different nuances, such as being intelligent or discreet. The entries highlight its use in contexts requiring mental separation or insight, but do not present any significant disagreement among lexicographers.
בִּין vb. discern
Qal
perceive
understand, know (with mind)
observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider (with attention)
have discernment, insight, understanding
Niph. be intelligent, discreet, discerning, distinguish, have understanding
Po. he attentively considereth him
Hiph.
understand
give heed to, attend to, observe, discern
give understanding, make understand, teach
Hithp.
shew oneself attentive, consider diligently
get understanding, understand
shew oneself to have understanding
base
H995 בִּין discern .. perceive
. understand, know (with mind)
. observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider (with attention)
. have discernment, insight, understanding
. be intelligent, discreet, discerning, distinguish, have understanding
. he attentively considereth him
. . understand
. give heed to, attend to, observe, discern
. give understanding, make understand, teach
. . shew oneself attentive, consider diligently
. get understanding, understand
. shew oneself to have understanding
995 biyn bene
a primitive root; to separate mentally (or distinguish),
i.e.(generally) understand:--attend, consider, be cunning,
diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct,
have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be
prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause,
make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal)
wise(-ly, man).
בִּין (bin) — to understand.
1) to discern, understand, consider
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to perceive, discern
1a2) to understand, know (with the mind)
1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider
1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding
1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to understand
1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach
1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently
1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct
2) (TWOT) prudent, regard
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
מִפְרָשׂ (miphraś) refers to the act of spreading out or an object that is spread out. It is derived from the root word meaning to expand. The entries consistently emphasize the concept of spreading, but do not provide specific verse references.
[מִפְרָשׂ] n.[m.] spreading out, thing spread
base
H4666 מִפְרָשׂ
4666 miphras mif-rawce'
from 6566; an expansion:--that which...spreadest forth,
spreading.
see HEBREW for 06566
מִפְרָשׂ (miph.ra.s) — spreading.
spreading out, thing spread out
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
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…
עָב (‘ab) refers to a dark cloud or cloud mass, and can also mean a thicket. The word is derived from a root meaning to envelop or cover, suggesting density or darkness. It appears in contexts related to clouds and thick vegetation, as noted in 2 Chronicles 4:17.
עָב 53 n.m. dark cloud, cloud-mass, thicket
base
H5645 עָב dark cloud, cloud-mass, thicket
5645 `ab awb
(masculine and feminine); from 5743; properly, an envelope,
i.e. darkness (or density, 2 Chron. 4:17); specifically, a
(scud) cloud; also a copse:--clay, (thick) cloud, X thick,
thicket. Compare 5672.
see HEBREW for 05743
see HEBREW for 05672
עָב (av) — cloud.
1) darkness, cloud, thicket
1a) dark cloud
1b) cloud mass
1c) thicket (as refuge)
N-cs — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
kloud (`anan, `abh; nephele, nephos):
I. Clouds in Palestine.
In the Bible few references are found of particular clouds or of clouds in connection with the phenomena of the weather conditions. The weather in Palestine is more even and has less variety than that in other lands. It is a long, narrow country with sea on the West and desert on the East. The wind coming from the West is always moist and brings clouds with it. If the temperature over the land is low enough the clouds will be condensed and rain will fall, but if the temperature is high, as in the five months of summer, there can be no rain even though clouds are seen. As a whole the winter is cloudy and the summer clear.
Cloud
The Hebrew so rendered means “a covering,” because clouds cover the sky. The word is used as a symbol of the Divine presence, as indicating the splendour of that glory which it conceals (Ex. 16:10; 33:9; Num. 11:25; 12:5; Job 22:14; Ps. 18:11). A “cloud without rain” is a proverbial saying, denoting a man who does not keep his promise (Prov. 16:15; Isa. 18:4; 25:5; Jude 1:12). A cloud is the figure of that which is transitory (Job 30:15;
The shelter given, and refreshment of rain promised, by clouds give them their peculiar prominence in Oriental imagery. When a cloud appears rain is ordinarily apprehended, and thus the "cloud without rain" becomes a proverb for the man of promise without performance. (Proverbs 16:15; Isaiah 18:4; 25:5; Jude 1:12) comp. Prov 25:14 The cloud is a figure of transitoriness, (Job 30:15; Hosea 6:4) and of whatever intercepts divine favor or human supplication. (Lamentations 2:1; 3:44) A bright cloud at times visited and rested on the mercy-seat. (
PILLAR OF, the miraculous token of the divine presence and care, Ex 14:24 16:10 Nu 12:5, which guided the Israelites in the desert; it was a means of protection and perhaps of shade by day, and gave them light by night, Ex 13:21,22 14:19,20. By it God directed their movements, Nu 9:15-23 14:14 De 1:33. See the beautiful application of the image to the future church in Isa 4:5.
תְּשֻׁאָה (tshu'ah) refers to a loud noise or clamor, often associated with devastation or a storm. It is derived from a root meaning to crash or shout. The term encompasses meanings like crying and stirring, indicating a range of loud sounds.
[תְּשֻׁאָה] n.f. noise (prop. of devastation, storm)
base
H8663 תְּשֻׁאָה noise (prop. of devastation, storm)
8663 tshu'ah tesh-oo-aw'
from 7722; a crashing or loud clamor:--crying, noise,
shouting, stir.
see HEBREW for 07722
תְּשֻׁאָה (te.shu.ah) — shout.
noise, clamour
Also means: sha.vah (שָׁוָה "storm" H7738)
N-fp — Noun common · feminine plural constructHNcfpc
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 סֻכָּה (*sukkah*) refers to a thicket or booth, indicating a temporary shelter or covert. It is a feminine noun derived from the root word for a hut or lair. The entries consistently emphasize its meanings related to temporary structures, such as booths or tabernacles.
סֻכָּה n.f. thicket, booth
base
H5521 סֻכָּה thicket, booth
5521 cukkah sook-kaw'
fem of 5520; a hut or lair:--booth, cottage, covert,
pavilion, tabernacle, tent.
see HEBREW for 05520
סֻכָּה (suk.kah) — booth.
1) thicket, covert, booth
1a) thicket
1b) booth (rude or temporary shelter)
N-fs | Suff — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHNcfsc/Sp3ms