Job 36:33 — Word Study
WLCיַגִּ֣יד עָלָ֣יו רֵע֑וֹ מִ֝קְנֶ֗ה אַ֣ף עַל־ עוֹלֶֽה׃
BSAThe thunderrêaʻ [a loud crash, shouting] declaresnâgad▸ [tells, makes known] [His presence]ʻal [upon the scene, in power] even the cattlemiqneh [livestock, domestic animals] regardʻal [are aware of, know about] the rising [storm]ʻâlâh [ascending, coming up, tempest, vapor]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| יַגִּ֣יד | it tells | Verb, Hiphil, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| עָלָ֣יו | on him | Preposition, suffix |
| רֵע֑וֹ | roar his | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| מִ֝קְנֶ֗ה | livestock | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| אַ֣ף | also | Particle |
| עַל־ | on | Preposition |
| עוֹלֶֽה׃ | [one who] comes up | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine singular |
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| BSB | The thunder declares His presence; even the cattle regard the rising storm. |
| KJV | The noise thereof sheweth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapour. |
| ASV | The noise thereof telleth concerning him, The cattle also concerning the storm that cometh up. |
| YLT | He sheweth by it [to] his friend substance, Anger against perversity. |
| WEB | Its noise tells about him, and the livestock also, concerning the storm that comes up. |
| BBE | The thunder makes clear his passion, and the storm gives news of his wrath. |
Translations agree on the meaning of יַגִּ֣יד — see How Translations Differ.
One main clause with additional phrases providing context and detail about the declaration and the subject's awareness.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectמִקְנֶה
verbנָגַד
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Deep Study — Job 36:33
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Context — God's Sovereignty Over Naturegenerated
Job 36:33 emphasizes the power of God as expressed through nature, specifically thunder, which declares His presence. The verse illustrates that even animals, such as livestock, recognize the signs of a storm, highlighting the universal acknowledgment of God's authority in creation. This section of Job reflects on the majesty of God and His control over the elements, as seen throughout the surrounding verses.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 36:29 | Furthermore, who can understand how the clouds spread out, how the thunder roars from His pavilion? |
| 2 | Job 37:2 | Listen closely to the thunder of His voice and the rumbling that comes from His mouth. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 22:14 | The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 18:41–45 | And Elijah said to Ahab, “Go up, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy rain.” |
| 5 | Jeremiah 14:4–6 | The ground is cracked because no rain has fallen on the land. The farmers are ashamed; they cover their heads. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 7 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יַגִּ֣יד, ya.Gidgenerated
The verb נָגַד (nagad) means to tell or declare something openly. It conveys the idea of making something known in a clear and bold manner. In this verse, it indicates that the thunder is not just a sound but a declaration of God's presence, making it evident to those who hear it.
The Hiphil form of the verb suggests an active role in the declaration, emphasizing that the thunder is a means through which God's presence is communicated. This aligns with the broader theme in Job of recognizing God's power and authority in the natural world.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In this study, we reference the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), which uses declares for יַגִּ֣יד, while the KJV and ASV use tells.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb is יַגִּ֣יד, it tells, which governs the entire sentence. The structure includes a subject, מִ֝קְנֶ֗ה, livestock, and a series of prepositional phrases that elaborate on the declaration and its context.
The word order emphasizes the action of declaring, with the livestock as the subject that responds to the thunder, illustrating the connection between God's voice in nature and the awareness of His creation.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates יַגִּ֣יד as ἀναγγελεῖ, which carries the meaning of announcing or proclaiming. This choice reflects a similar emphasis on the act of making known, aligning with the Hebrew's intent to highlight God's presence through the thunder.
The use of ἀναγγελεῖ suggests a formal declaration, reinforcing the idea that God's presence is something to be recognized and acknowledged.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Job 36:33 shows that thunder is a sign of God's presence, and even the livestock notice the storm approaching. This verse highlights how nature responds to God's power and serves as a reminder of His authority.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It signifies that God's power is evident in nature, and the thunder serves as a reminder of His authority.
The livestock are aware of the storm as a natural response to changes in their environment, illustrating that all creation recognizes God's power.
It fits within a larger discourse on God's majesty and control over the natural world, emphasizing His sovereignty.
It teaches us that all of creation is attuned to God's presence and power, urging us to be aware of His workings in our lives.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How do I see God's presence in the natural world around me?
- What are some ways I can be more aware of God's authority in my life?
- How does recognizing God's power in nature affect my understanding of Him?
- In what ways can I declare God's presence to others, as thunder does in this verse?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early Church Fathers, such as Gregory the Dialogist, referenced this verse to discuss God's declaration of truth and the importance of upright conduct.
He declares of it to His friend, that it is his possession, and that he may come up to it. The friend of truth is a lover of upright conduct.Early Church Fathers on Job 36 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Job 36:33 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe noise thereof showeth concerning it,.... The rain, that it is coming; it is a presage and prognostic of it, namely, the noise of the clouds in the air, the sound of abundance of rain there; or
Read John Gill on Job 36 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe noise thereof sheweth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapour.
Read Robert Jamieson on Job 36 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThe noise thereof, to wit. of or within the black or thick cloud, spoken of . Or, his, i.e. God’ s, noise, to wit, the thunder, which is called God’ s voice, ,5. Showeth concerning it, to wit, the rain, which is the principal subject of these verses, of which he speaketh expressly ,28; and of its companions, the clouds, and thunder and lightning, in all the following verses. The sense is, The thunder gives notice of the approaching rain. And as the thunder, so also the cattle, showeth (which verb is, understood out of the foregoing clause, after the manner) concerning the vapour, i.e. concerning the coming of the rain; but he puts vapour for the rain, because divers cattle are very…
Read Matthew Poole on Job 36 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJob 36:33 The noise thereof sheweth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapour.Ver. 33. The noise thereof sheweth concerning it] The hurrying noise made in the air before a shower of rain foreshoweth it to be at hand. The cattle also concerning the vapour] Heb. concerning that which goeth up. Hogs, sheep, oxen, &c., have a better scence of smell than men; and can perceive the vapours going up to cause rain before men can see or feel them. Hence shepherds and herdsmen gather prognostics of rain, and are so weather wise, as we call it. Aben-Ezra noteth, that sheep lying on the right side foresignify foul weather, Ad dextram cubantes oves pluviam portendunt (Merlin). See Virgil…
Read John Trapp on Job 36 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(33) The noise thereof sheweth concerning it.—This verse is extremely difficult, and the sense very uncertain. We may translate the first clause, “The noise thereof (i.e., the crash of the thunder) declareth concerning Him:” it is His voice, and speaks of Him; but the last clause is almost unintelligible. The words as they stand mean, or may mean, cattle even concerning a goer up; but what this means who shall say? Possibly, the thunder-crash telleth the cattle even concerning Him who goeth up: i.e., even the cattle show, by their terror, that the thunder speaketh to them of God, who goeth up on high. (See Psalms 29:9; Psalms 68:4; Psalms 68:18; Psalms 47:5.) Some render the last clause…
Read Charles John Ellicott on Job 36 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 33. The noise thereof showeth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapour.] I think this translation very unhappy. I shall give each hemistich in the original: - יגיד עליו רעו Yaggid alaiv reo מקנה אף על עולה Mikneh aph al oleh. I think this may be translated without any violence to any word in the text: - Its loud noise (or his thunder) shall proclaim concerning him; A magazine of wrath against iniquity. This is literal, and gives, in my opinion, a proper meaning of the passage, and one in strict connection with the context. And it is worthy of remark that every wicked man trembles at the noise of thunder and the flash of lightning, and considers this a treasury of Divine…
Read AdamClarke on Job 36 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges33. the cattle also] The A. V. makes “cattle” subject—they also tell of God; in which case the reference would be to their presentiments of a coming storm. The context, however, describes a storm actually present, and it is more natural to repeat the words “it telleth” from the first clause and render, (it telleth) unto the cattle; for the reference throughout appears to be to the impression produced on all creatures by God’s mighty thunderings and how these reveal His majesty—even the cattle hearing with terror His awful voice; just as in ch. Job 37:1 Elihu describes the effect produced on himself. concerning the vapour] Rather as above, concerning Him that cometh up, i. e. approaches or…
Read Cambridge on Job 36 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThe noise thereof showeth concerning it - The word “noise” here has been inserted by our translators as a version of the Hebrew word (רעו rê‛ô), and if the translators attached any idea to the
Read Albert Barnes on Job 36 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
The thunder declares His presence; even the cattle regard the rising storm.
Its noise tells about him, and the livestock also, concerning the storm that comes up.
The thunder declares His presence; even the cattle regard the rising storm.
His thunder announces the coming storm, the cattle also, concerning the storm’s approach.
Tyndale line
The noise thereof sheweth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapour.
The noise thereof telleth concerning him, The cattle also concerning the storm that cometh up.
The noise thereof telleth concerning him, the cattle also concerning the storm that cometh up.
The noise of it showeth concerning it, the cattle also concerning the vapor.
His companion sheweth him thereof, and there is anger in rising vp.
Strictly literal
His thundering declareth concerning him; the cattle even, concerning its coming.
He sheweth by it [to] his friend substance, Anger against perversity.
His shout shows it, || The livestock also, the rising [storm].”
The noise of his storm telleth of it, yea, the cattle also, of the rising tempest.
Its thunder warns of the storm, the cattle can also hear it is coming.
From the Latin
He sheweth his friend concerning it, that it is his possession, and that he may come up to it.
Simplified
Thunder declares his presence—even cattle know when a storm is coming.”
The thunder makes clear his passion, and the storm gives news of his wrath.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree closely, with all seven words matched in the Hebrew and Greek translations. The Dead Sea Scrolls also support the Masoretic Text, with some minor restorations indicating a high degree of consistency across these ancient witnesses.
יַגִּ֣יד עָלָ֣יו רֵע֑וֹ מִ֝קְנֶ֗ה אַ֣ף עַל־ עוֹלֶֽה׃
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.
יגיד רעי׳ו מקנה אף [על] [עולה]
6 words of the verse are on this fragment — 2 partly restored, 2 supplied entire by an editor.
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
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Lexicons — every word in Job 36:33
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.
נָגַד (nagad) is a Hebrew verb meaning to declare or tell, with implications of being conspicuous or manifesting something. It covers a range of meanings including to announce, report, and make known, often through spoken word. The entries indicate that it can also mean to expose or predict, and in the Hophil form, it refers to something being told or reported.
[נָגַד] 363 vb. be conspicuous
Hiph. declare, tell
Hoph. be told, announced, reported
base
H5046 נָגַד be conspicuous . declare, tell
. be told, announced, reported
5046 nagad naw-gad'
a primitive root; properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out
opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest;
figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one
present); specifically, to expose, predict, explain,
praise:--bewray, X certainly, certify, declare(-ing),
denounce, expound, X fully, messenger, plainly, profess,
rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, X surely, tell, utter.
נָגַד (na.gad) — to tell.
1) to be conspicuous, tell, make known
1a) (Hiphil) to tell, declare
1a1) to tell, announce, report
1a2) to declare, make known, expound
1a3) to inform of
1a4) to publish, declare, proclaim
1a5) to avow, acknowledge, confess
1a5a) messenger (participle)
1b) (Hophal) to be told, be announced, be reported
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · imperfect third person masculine singularHVhi3ms
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
Prep | Suff — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp3ms
רֵעַ (rea`) refers to a sound, specifically a shout or roar, often associated with joy or noise from war. It is derived from a root meaning to crash or make noise, but its exact meaning remains uncertain. The entries suggest its usage may vary, but they collectively emphasize its connection to loud sounds.
רֵעַ n.verb. shouting, roar, but dub.
base
H7452 רֵעַ
7452 rea` ray'-ah
from 7321; a crash (of thunder), noise (of war), shout (of
joy):--X aloud, noise, shouted.
see HEBREW for 07321
רֵעַ (re.a) — shouting.
1) shouting, roar
1a) meaning uncertain
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3ms
מִקְנֶה (miqneh) refers to cattle or livestock, specifically domestic animals that can be purchased. It encompasses general terms for herds and flocks, including cows, sheep, and goats. The word is derived from a root meaning 'something bought' and relates to property and possession.
מִקְנֶה 76 n.m. cattle
base
H4735 מִקְנֶה cattle
4735 miqneh mik-neh'
from 7069; something bought, i.e. property, but only
livestock; abstractly, acquisition:--cattle, flock, herd,
possession, purchase, substance.
see HEBREW for 07069
מִקְנֶה (miq.neh) — livestock.
1) cattle, livestock
1a) cattle, livestock
1a1) in general of a purchasable domestic animal
1b) cows, sheep, goats (in herds and flocks)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
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)
HTj — 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.'
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
Prep — PrepositionHR
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
The Hebrew word עָלָה (alah) means 'to ascend' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including going up, climbing, and rising in various contexts such as personal, natural, and spiritual. It can refer to actions involving people, animals, vegetation, and even thoughts, and includes nuances of being exalted or offering sacrifices. The word is built from a primitive root and appears in various grammatical forms, indicating different aspects of ascent or elevation.
עָלָה 890 vb. go up, ascend, climb
Qal
of persons, go up, ascend, in local relations
go up, in personal relations
of animals, go or come up
of vegetation, spring up, grow, shoot forth
of natural phenom., go up, rise
of inanimate things, instead of passive construction
of thoughts
come up before God, arrogance
go up, extend, of boundary
excel
Niph.
be brought up
be taken up
pass., be taken up, away
reflex., take oneself away from, get up from
reflex.: take oneself away
be exalted, of God
Hiph.
bring up persons
in personal relations
bring up animals
cause to ascend
mentally
offer a present; bring up tithe to
exalt
cause to ascend (in flame), offer sacrifice
Hoph.
be carried away
be taken up into, inserted in
be offered
Hithp. lift oneself
base
H5927 עָלָה go up, ascend, climb .. of persons, go up, ascend, in local relations
. go up, in personal relations
. of animals, go or come up
. of vegetation, spring up, grow, shoot forth
. of natural phenom., go up, rise
. of inanimate things, instead of passive construction
. of thoughts
. come up before God, arrogance
. go up, extend, of boundary
. excel
. . . be brought up
. be taken up
. . pass., be taken up, away
. reflex., take oneself away from, get up from
. reflex.: take oneself away
. be exalted, of God
. . bring up persons
. in personal relations
. bring up animals
. cause to ascend
. mentally
. offer a present; bring up tithe to
. exalt
. cause to ascend (in flame), offer sacrifice
. . be carried away
. be taken up into, inserted in
. be offered
. lift oneself
5927 `alah aw-law'
a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or
actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary
and secondary, literal and figurative (as follow):--arise
(up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up),
bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, + shew, climb
(up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart,
exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up);
grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light,
(make) up, X mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, + perfect,
prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise
(up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring
(up), stir up, take away (up), work.
עָלָה (a.lah) — to ascend: rise.
: rise/go
1) to go up, ascend, climb
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to go up, ascend
1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat
1a3) to go up, come up (of animals)
1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation)
1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon)
1a6) to come up (before God)
1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary)
1a8) to excel, be superior to
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away
1b2) to take oneself away
1b3) to be exalted
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up
1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away
1c3) to bring up, draw up, train
1c4) to cause to ascend
1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally)
1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts)
1c7) to exalt
1c8) to cause to ascend, offer
1d) (Hophal)
1d1) to be carried away, be led up
1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in
1d3) to be offered
V-Qal — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singularHVqrmsa