Job 39:21 — Word Study
WLCיַחְפְּר֣וּ בָ֭עֵמֶק וְיָשִׂ֣ישׂ בְּכֹ֑חַ יֵ֝צֵ֗א לִקְרַאת־ נָֽשֶׁק׃
BSAHe pawschâphar▸ [digging into the ground, stamping with joy] in the valleyʻêmeq [a lowland area, a place of humility] and rejoicessûws▸ [feeling joyful, cheerful] in his strengthkôach [power, might] he chargesyâtsâʼ▸ [goes out to meet, rushes forward] into battlenesheq [to meet the armed men, with weapons and armor]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| יַחְפְּר֣וּ | they paw | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine plural |
| בָ֭עֵמֶק | in the valley | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| וְיָשִׂ֣ישׂ | so it may rejoices | Conjunction, verb qal third person masculine singular |
| בְּכֹ֑חַ | in strength | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| יֵ֝צֵ֗א | it goes forth | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| לִקְרַאת־ | to meet | Preposition, verb qal infinitive construct common |
| נָֽשֶׁק׃ | weaponry | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
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| BSB | He paws in the valley and rejoices in his strength; he charges into battle. |
| KJV | He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men. |
| ASV | He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: He goeth out to meet the armed men. |
| YLT | They dig in a valley, and he rejoiceth in power, He goeth forth to meet the armour. |
| WEB | He paws in the valley, and rejoices in his strength. He goes out to meet the armed men. |
| BBE | He is stamping with joy in the valley; he makes sport of fear. |
Translations agree on the imagery and actions of the horse in this verse.
The sentence has a main clause describing the horse's actions, with additional phrases providing context and emotional depth.
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Deep Study — Job 39:21
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Context — The Strength of the Horsegenerated
Job 39:21 describes the horse's powerful and joyful nature as it digs in the valley and prepares for battle. This imagery highlights the horse's strength and readiness, contrasting with the themes of humility and fearlessness found in the surrounding verses. The passage reflects on the unique characteristics of the horse, emphasizing its courage in the face of danger, as seen in Job 39:22 and Job 39:23.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Judges 5:22 | Then the hooves of horses thundered— the mad galloping of his stallions. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 17:4–10 | Then a champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out from the Philistine camp. He was six cubits and a span in height, |
| 3 | Psalm 19:5 | Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course, |
| 4 | Jeremiah 9:23 | This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. |
| 5 | Proverbs 21:31 | A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 6 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יַחְפְּר֣וּ, yach.pe.Rugenerated
The verb חָפַר (chaphar) means to dig or search, often implying a thorough examination. In this context, it describes the horse pawing the ground with enthusiasm, suggesting a joyful engagement with its environment. The parsing as a Qal imperfect third person masculine plural indicates ongoing action by the horse.
The joyful act of pawing is not merely about digging; it conveys a sense of delight and readiness. This aligns with the imagery of the horse's strength, as it prepares itself for the challenges ahead.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The verse is rendered similarly across translations, including the Berean Standard Bible, King James Version, and American Standard Version, emphasizing the horse's actions and emotional state.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb יַחְפְּר֣וּ governs the sentence, with multiple phrases expanding on the horse's actions. The structure emphasizes the horse's joyful engagement in the valley and its readiness for battle.
The sentence is composed of several clauses and phrases, detailing the actions of the horse as it paws, rejoices, and charges. This layered structure highlights the dynamic nature of the horse's behavior.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates יַחְפְּר֣וּ as ἀνορύσσων, which carries the meaning of digging or burrowing. This choice reflects a similar imagery of the horse's vigorous actions.
The Greek term narrows the focus on the physical act of digging, emphasizing the horse's engagement with the earth in a joyful manner.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Job 39:21 describes how the horse digs in the valley and feels joyful in its strength as it prepares to charge into battle. This verse illustrates the horse's power and readiness, showcasing its unique characteristics.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
This phrase describes the horse digging into the ground, suggesting a joyful engagement with its environment.
The horse's strength is a source of pride and joy, indicating its readiness to face challenges.
It suggests that the horse is fearless and eager to confront danger, highlighting its bravery.
The verse emphasizes the unique qualities of the horse, contrasting its power and joy with themes of humility and fearlessness.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What qualities do I admire in animals that display strength and courage?
- How can I reflect the joy and enthusiasm seen in the horse's actions in my own life?
- In what ways can I prepare myself to face challenges with courage and readiness?
- How does understanding the nature of the horse enhance my appreciation for God's creation?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early interpretations of this verse highlight the horse's strength and readiness for battle, as seen in quotes from Gregory the Dialogist.
He diggeth up the earth with his hoof. He exulteth boldly, he goeth on to meet the armed men. 53. By the 'hoof of the horse,' the strength of labour is usually understood.Early Church Fathers on Job 39 →
He diggeth up the earth with his hoof. He exulteth boldly, he goeth on to meet the armed men. [MORAL INTERPRETATION] 77. For to dig the earth with the hoof, is to tame the flesh by strict abstinence.Early Church Fathers on Job 39 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Job 39:21 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleHe paweth in the valley,.... Where armies are usually pitched and set in battle army, and especially the cavalry, for which the valley is most convenient; and here the horse is impatient of engaging,
Read John Gill on Job 39 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryHe paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men. Valley - where the battle is joined. Goeth on - goeth forth (Numbers 1:3; Numbers 21:23.)
Read Robert Jamieson on Job 39 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleHe paweth; or, he diggeth. Through courage and wantonness he cannot stand still, but is beating, as it were digging, up the earth with his feet. In the valley: this he adds, partly because the ground being there more plain and smooth, he hath the better conveniency for his prancing and pawing with his feet, which in hilly and uneven ground he cannot so well do; and partly because battles use to be pitched in valleys, or low grounds, especially horse battles. Rejoiceth in his strength; making semblance of great pride and complacency in it. He goeth on to meet the armed men, with great readiness and undaunted courage.
Read Matthew Poole on Job 39 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJob 39:21 He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in [his] strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men.Ver. 21. He paweth in the valley] -- Cavatque Tellurem, et solido graviter sonat ungula cornu. Quadrupedante putrem sonitu quatit ungula campum (Virg.). Such is the impatience of his spirit, that he champs his bit and stamps with his feet; he pricks up his ears, and grows white with foam, and can hardly be held in till the enemy come, and would fain be in the battle; whither, when he comes, he runs upon the pikes, and undauntedly casts himself and his rider among the enemies’ squadrons. Quod summa mirum est, saith Mercer, which is a wonderful thing indeed; and it is no less wonderfully set…
Read John Trapp on Job 39 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(21) He paweth . . . he rejoiceth.—The first verb is plural, and the second singular. “They paw” (literally, dig), and “he rejoiceth.”
Read Charles John Ellicott on Job 39 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 21. He paweth in the valley] רעם yachperu, "they dig in the valley," i.e., in his violent galloping, in every pitch of his body, he scoops up sods out of the earth. Virgil has seized this idea also, in his cavat tellurem; "he scoops out the ground." See before.
Read AdamClarke on Job 39 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleHe paweth in the valley - Margin, “or, His feet dig.” The marginal reading is more in accordance with the Hebrew.
Read Albert Barnes on Job 39 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible21. He paweth — The subject of this verb, which is in the plural, is uncertain, and is supposed by Cocceius, Ewald, and Zockler to be “the riders,” who “explore” in the valley; for this is the meaning they attach to the verb.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Job 39 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
He paws in the valley and rejoices in his strength; he charges into battle.
He paws in the valley, and rejoices in his strength. He goes out to meet the armed men.
He paws in the valley and rejoices in his strength; he charges into battle.
It paws the ground in the valley, exulting mightily, it goes out to meet the weapons.
Tyndale line
He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men.
He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: He goeth out to meet the armed men.
He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth out to meet the armed men.
He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men.
When time is, he mounteth on hie: he mocketh the horse and his rider.
Strictly literal
He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in [his] strength; he goeth forth to meet the armed host.
They dig in a valley, and he rejoiceth in power, He goeth forth to meet the armour.
They dig in a valley, and he rejoices in power, || He goes forth to meet the armor.
Men spy about in the valley, and he rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth forth to meet the armed array.
He paws in might and rejoices in his strength; he rushes out to meet the weapons.
From the Latin
He breaketh up the earth with his hoof, he pranceth boldly, he goeth forward to meet armed men.
Simplified
It paws at the ground, rearing up with power as it charges into battle.
He is stamping with joy in the valley; he makes sport of fear.
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 largely agree in their depiction of the horse's actions. The Septuagint matches six of the seven Hebrew words, maintaining the core imagery while presenting its own word order.
יַחְפְּר֣וּ בָ֭עֵמֶק וְיָשִׂ֣ישׂ בְּכֹ֑חַ יֵ֝צֵ֗א לִקְרַאת־ נָֽשֶׁק׃
6 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 39:21
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.
חָפַר (chaphar) is a Hebrew verb meaning to dig or search for. It is a primitive root that conveys the idea of prying into something, exploring, or delving deeper. The entries consistently highlight its use in contexts related to digging and searching.
חָפַר vb. dig, search for
base
H2658 חָפַר dig, search for
2658 chaphar khaw-far'
a primitive root; properly, to pry into; by implication, to
delve, to explore:--dig, paw, search out, seek.
חָפַר (cha.phar) — to search.
1) to dig, search for
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to dig
1a2) to search, search out, explore
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine pluralHVqi3mp
po (kaph, literally, "palm," yadh, literally, "hand"): The former (kaph) is applied to the soft paws of animals in contradistinction to the hoofs (Le 11:27); the latter is thrice used in 1Sa 17:37: "Yahweh that delivered me out of the paw (yadh) of the lion, and out of the paw (yadh) of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand (yadh) of this Philistine." The verb "to paw" (chaphar) is found in the description of the horse: "He paweth (margin "they paw") in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth out to meet the armed men (margin, "the weapons")" (Job 39:21). The word is usually translated "to delve into," "to pry into," "to explore."
H. L. E. Luering
The Hebrew word עֵ֫מֶק (*'emeq*) means 'vale' or 'valley,' indicating a broad depression in the landscape. It is derived from the root meaning 'deepening' or 'depth.' This term is often used in proper names, such as the Valley of Achor and the Valley of Elah, and covers a range of valleys and lowlands mentioned in the Old Testament.
עֵ֫מֶק 70 n.m. vale (prop. deepening, depth)
base
H6010 עֵ֫מֶק vale (prop. deepening, depth)
6010 `emeq ay'-mek
from 6009; a vale (i.e. broad depression):--dale, vale,
valley (often used as a part of proper names). See also 1025.
see HEBREW for 06009
see HEBREW for 01025
עֵ֫מֶק (e.meq) — Valley (of Achor).
Combined with a.khor (עָכוֹר " of Achor" H5911)
§ valley, vale, lowland, open country
עֵ֫מֶק (e.meq) — Valley (of Beracah).
Combined with be.ra.khah (בְּרָכָה " of Beracah" H1294H)
§ valley, vale, lowland, open country
עֵ֫מֶק (e.meq) — Valley (of Elah).
Combined with e.lah (אֵלָה "Elah" H0425L)
§ valley, vale, lowland, open country
עֵ֫מֶק (e.meq) — Emek.
§ valley, vale, lowland, open country
עֵ֫מֶק (e.meq) — Valley (of Hebron).
Combined with chev.ron (חֶבְרוֹן " of Hebron" H2275H)
§ valley, vale, lowland, open country
עֵ֫מֶק (e.meq) — Valley (of Topheth).
valley, vale, lowland, open country
Another name of to.phet (תֹּ֫פֶת "Topheth" H8612)
עֵ֫מֶק (e.meq) — Valley (of Jezreel).
Combined with yiz.re.el (יִזְרְעֶאל " of Jezreel" H3157L)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHRd/Ncmsa
val'-i.
See VALE; VALLEY.
Valley
(1.) Heb. bik’ah, a “cleft” of the mountains (Deut. 8:7; 11:11; Ps. 104:8; Isa. 41:18); also a low plain bounded by mountains, as the plain of Lebanon at the foot of Hermon around the sources of the Jordan (Josh. 11:17; 12:7), and the valley of Megiddo (2 Chr. 35:22).
(2.) ‘Emek, “deep;” “a long, low plain” (Job 39:10, 21; Ps. 65:13; Cant. 2:1), such as the plain of Esdraelon; the “valley of giants” (
With respect to the general features of the Holy Land, see CANAAN; and for descriptions of some of its numerous valleys, see JERUSALEM, JEZREEL, JORDAN, REPHAIM, SHECHIEM, and SODOM. "The valley of the shadow of death," is an expression denoting an extremely perilous and cheerless condition of the soul, Ps 23:4, and may have been suggested by the psalmist’s experience with his flock in some of the deep, narrow, and dark ravines of Syria.
Thus the entrance to Petra is by long winding defile, between rugged precipices in some spots not more than twelve or fourteen feet apart and two or three hundred feet high, and almost excluding the light of day. See view in SELA. A similar pass south of mount Carmel is now known as the "Valley of Death-shade."
שׂוּשׂ (suws) is a Hebrew verb meaning to exult or rejoice. It conveys a sense of brightness and cheerfulness, often associated with displaying joy. The entries consistently emphasize its use in expressing joy and gladness.
שׂוּשׂ, שִׂישׂ vb. exult, rejoice
base
H7797 שׂוּשׂ, שִׂישׂ exult, rejoice
7797 suws soos
or siys {sece}; a primitive root; to be bright, i.e.
cheerful:--be glad, X greatly, joy, make mirth, rejoice.
שׂוּשׂ (su.s) — to rejoice.
1) to exult, rejoice
1a) (Qal) to exult, display joy
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Conjunction · verb qal third person masculine singularHC/Vqu3ms
כֹּחַ (koach) refers to both a small reptile, likely a type of lizard, and the concepts of strength and power. The entries highlight its use in contexts of human and divine strength, as well as its association with wealth and capacity. Notably, it appears in Leviticus 11:30 regarding unclean animals.
כֹּחַ n.[m.] a small reptile, prob. a kind of lizard, in list of unclean creeping things Lv 11:30; chameleon
ref
כֹּחַ and כּוֹחַ n.m. strength, power
base
H3581a כֹּחַ a small reptile, prob. a kind of lizard, in list of unclean creeping things; chameleon H3581b כֹּחַ and כּוֹחַ strength, power
3581 koach ko'-akh
or (Dan. 11:6) kowach {ko'-akh}; from an unused root meaning
to be firm; vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense)
or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its
hardiness) a large lizard: -ability, able, chameleon, force,
fruits, might, power(-ful), strength, substance, wealth.
כֹּחַ (ko.ach) — reptile.
1) a small reptile, probably a kind of lizard, which is unclean
1a) perhaps an extinct animal, exact meaning is unknown
כֹּחַ (ko.ach) — strength.
1) strength, power, might
1a) human strength
1b) strength (of angels)
1c) power (of God)
1d) strength (of animals)
1e) strength, produce, wealth (of soil)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
→ A title given to Jehovah 1Sa 15:29
יָצָא (yatsa') is a Hebrew verb meaning to go or come out, with various applications including departure, escape, and emergence. It can refer to both animate and inanimate subjects and emphasizes the idea of origin or source. The verb appears in different forms, such as Qal, Hiphil, and Hophal, indicating actions like leading out or being brought forth.
יָצָא 1068 vb. go or come out
Qal
go or come out or forth
from (מִן) a place
go forth from (the presence of) a person
in technical senses
of flight, involving escape
depart
of inanimate things
with especial emphasis on idea of origin, source
of children as going forth from loins (of father)
go forth to a place
go forward, proceed to or toward something
come or go forth, with esp. ref. to purpose or result
of combinations
Hiph.
cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out
fig. obj. persons, bring out of (מִן) distress, etc.
bring out animals
inanimate obj.
fig. subj. י׳, bring forth from (מִן)
Hoph. be brought forth
base
H3318 יָצָא go or come out .. go or come out or forth . from (מִן) a place
. go forth from (the presence of) a person
. in technical senses
. of flight, involving escape
. depart
. of inanimate things
. with especial emphasis on idea of origin, source
. of children as going forth from loins (of father)
. . go forth to a place
. go forward, proceed to or toward something
. come or go forth, with esp. ref. to purpose or result
. of combinations
. . cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out
. fig. obj. persons, bring out of (מִן) distress, etc.
. bring out animals
. inanimate obj.
. fig. subj. י׳, bring forth from (מִן)
. be brought forth
3318 yatsa' yaw-tsaw'
a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great
variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct
and proxim.:--X after, appear, X assuredly, bear out, X
begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come
(abroad, out, thereat, without), + be condemned,
depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact,
fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence,
out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out),
going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out,
lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, X
scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring
out, stand out, X still, X surely, take forth (out), at any
time, X to (and fro), utter.
יָצָא (ya.tsa) — to come out: come.
: come/go_out/escape
1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart
1a2) to go forth (to a place)
1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something)
1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result)
1a5) to come out of
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out
1b2) to bring out of
1b3) to lead out
1b4) to deliver
1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
יָצָא (ya.tsa) — to come out: send.
: send/take_out/release
1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart
1a2) to go forth (to a place)
1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something)
1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result)
1a5) to come out of
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out
1b2) to bring out of
1b3) to lead out
1b4) to deliver
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
forth: "Forth," adverb (from "for"), signifies movement
(1) forward,
(2) out of,
(3) beyond a certain boundary.
In a few instances in the Old Testament it is the translation of the preposition `al, properly "above," "upon" (2Ki 11:15; 2Ch 23:14; Am 7:17 the King James Version), and of chuts, "without" (Ge 39:13; Jud 19:25). "Forth" is often used as an expletive of various verbs, as "break (forth)," "bring (forth)," "call (forth)," etc. In the Gospel of John it is the translation of exo, "without," as "Lazarus, come forth" (11:43; so 15:6; 19:4 the King James Version…
The Hebrew word קָרָא (*qara'*) is a primitive root meaning to encounter or meet, often unexpectedly. It encompasses various nuances, including to befall or happen by chance. The verb appears in different forms: Qal (to meet), Niphal (to meet unexpectedly), and Hiphil (to cause to meet). Brown-Driver-Briggs notes its use in a figurative sense as well.
[קָרָא] 137 vb. encounter, befall
Qal 131
meet, encounter
fig. befall
Niph. meet unexpectedly
Hiph. thou didst cause all this evil to befall them
base
H7122 קָרָא encounter, befall
7122 qara' kaw-raw'
a primitive root: to encounter, whether accidentally or in a
hostile manner:--befall, (by) chance, (cause to) come (upon),
fall out, happen, meet.
קָרָא (qa.ra) — to encounter: meet.
: meet
1) to encounter, befall, meet
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to meet, encounter
1a2) to befall (fig)
1b) (Niphal) to meet, meet unexpectedly
1c) (Hiphil) to cause to meet
קָרָא (qa.ra) — to encounter: toward.
: toward/(come)against
1) to encounter, befall, meet
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to meet, encounter
1a2) to befall (fig)
1b) (Niphal) to meet, meet unexpectedly
1c) (Hiphil) to cause to meet
קָרָא (qa.ra) — to encounter: chanced.
: happen[unexpectedly]
1) to encounter, befall, meet
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to meet, encounter
1a2) to befall (fig)
1b) (Niphal) to meet, meet unexpectedly
1c) (Hiphil) to cause to meet
HR/Vqcc — Preposition · verb qal infinitive construct commonHR/Vqcc
met, adjective (yashar; axios): Various words are employed to express meetness, the sense of what is proper, worthy, or fit. We have yashar, "straight," "upright," "right" (2Ki 10:3, "meetest"; Jer 26:14, the Revised Version (British and American) "right"); yashar (Jer 27:5, the Revised Version (British and American) "right"); yosher (Pr 11:24, the Revised Version margin "what is justly due"); 'arikh, Aramaic "meet" (Ezr 4:14); bene, "sons of" (De 3:18, the King James Version "meet for the war," margin "Hebrew sons of power," the Revised Version (British and…
נֶ֫שֶׁק (nesheq) refers to military equipment, encompassing both offensive and defensive arms, as well as an arsenal. The term is used collectively to describe weapons and armor, indicating its connection to battle readiness. It is derived from a related root word, נֶ֫שֶׁק (H5401), which also pertains to military contexts.
נֶ֫שֶׁק, נֵ֫שֶׁק n.[m.] equipment, weapons (coll.), armoury
base
H5402 נֶ֫שֶׁק, נֵ֫שֶׁק equipment, weapons (coll.), armoury
5402 nesheq neh'-shek
or nesheq {nay'-shek}; from 5401; military equipment, i.e.
(collectively) arms (offensive or defensive), or (concretely)
an arsenal:--armed men, armour(-y), battle, harness, weapon.
see HEBREW for 05401
נֶ֫שֶׁק (ne.sheq) — weapon.
1) equipment, weapons, armoury
1a) equipment, weapons
1b) armoury
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa