Job 42:5 — Word Study
WLCלְשֵֽׁמַע־ אֹ֥זֶן שְׁמַעְתִּ֑יךָ וְ֝עַתָּ֗ה עֵינִ֥י רָאָֽתְךָ׃
BSAMy earsshêmaʻ [the ability to hear, the faculty of perception] had heard of Youshâmaʻ■ [received a report, been informed, the Almighty, the All-Powerful] but nowʻattâh [at this present time, in this moment] my eyesʻayin [the organs of sight, the windows of the soul] have seen Yourâʼâh■ [beheld, looked upon with understanding, the One who reveals Himself]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| לְשֵֽׁמַע־ | to [the] hearing of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| אֹ֥זֶן | [the] ear | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
| שְׁמַעְתִּ֑יךָ | I had heard of you | Verb qal perfect first person common singular, suffix |
| וְ֝עַתָּ֗ה | and now | Conjunction, adverb |
| עֵינִ֥י | eye my | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| רָאָֽתְךָ׃ | it has seen you | Verb qal perfect third person feminine singular, suffix |
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| BSB | My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You. |
| KJV | I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee. |
| ASV | I had heard of thee by the hearing of the ear; But now mine eye seeth thee: |
| YLT | By the hearing of the ear I heard Thee, And now mine eye hath seen Thee. |
| WEB | I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you. |
| BBE | Word of you had come to my ears, but now my eye has seen you. |
Where they part company is שְׁמַעְתִּ֑יךָ — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence has a clear contrast between the past experience of hearing and the present experience of seeing.
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Deep Study — Job 42:5
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — Job's Response to Godgenerated
Job 42:5 captures Job's profound realization after a series of dialogues with God. He moves from mere hearsay about God to a direct, personal encounter, signifying a transformation in his understanding. This moment is pivotal as it leads to Job's repentance and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty, as seen in the surrounding verses, particularly Job 42:6.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 4:12 | Now a word came to me secretly; my ears caught a whisper of it. |
| 2 | Job 28:22 | Abaddon and Death say, ‘We have heard a rumor about it.’ |
| 3 | Job 33:16 | He opens their ears and terrifies them with warnings |
| 4 | Romans 10:17 | Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. |
| 5 | Job 23:8–9 | If I go east, He is not there, and if I go west, I cannot find Him. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 10 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — שְׁמַעְתִּ֑יךָ, she.ma'.Ti.khagenerated
The verb שָׁמַע (shama`) means 'to hear' and is a perfect form here, indicating that Job had previously received reports about God. The construction implies a sense of attention and obedience to what was heard, often in a context of divine communication.
In this verse, it emphasizes the transition from passive hearing to active seeing, highlighting Job's deeper understanding of God’s nature. This shift is crucial as it marks a moment of enlightenment for Job, moving him from knowledge based on hearsay to a personal revelation.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb שְׁמַעְתִּ֑יךָ governs the sentence, indicating Job's previous state of hearing. The structure includes a prepositional phrase that specifies the subject of hearing, followed by a conjunction that introduces the contrast with what follows.
The sentence flows from Job's past experience of hearing to his current experience of seeing, marking a significant shift in understanding. The Hebrew structure emphasizes this transition, with the conjunction וְ֝עַתָּ֗ה clearly indicating the change in state.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates שְׁמַעְתִּ֑יךָ with ἤκουσα (ēkousa), meaning 'I have heard.' This choice aligns closely with the Hebrew meaning but emphasizes the auditory aspect of Job's previous knowledge of God.
The use of νυνὶ (nyni) for 'now' reflects a similar immediacy as in the Hebrew, reinforcing the contrast between past and present experiences of God.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Job 42:5 shows Job's realization that he had only heard about God before, but now he has truly seen Him. This change marks a deeper understanding of God's nature and leads to Job's repentance in the following verse.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Job indicates that he had only received information about God through others, without personal experience.
Seeing God represents a personal revelation and understanding, moving beyond mere hearsay to a direct encounter.
Job's suffering led him to seek God, and this moment signifies his transformation and deeper comprehension of God's nature.
It illustrates the importance of personal experience and understanding in one's relationship with God.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I only heard about God without truly experiencing Him?
- How can I seek a deeper understanding of God in my own life?
- What steps can I take to move from mere knowledge of God to a personal encounter with Him?
- How does my understanding of God influence my actions and decisions?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early Church Fathers often referenced Job's words to discuss the nature of divine revelation. Here is a quotation from Gregory the Dialogist, emphasizing the contrast between hearing and seeing God.
I have heard Thee by the hearing of the ear, but now mine eye seeth Thee. 5. By these words he doubtless plainly declares, that as far as sight is superior to hearing,Early Church Fathers on Job 42 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Job 42:5 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleI have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear,.... From his ancestors, who in a traditionary way had handed down from one to another what they knew of God, his will and worship, his works and ways;
Read John Gill on Job 42 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryI have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee. Hearing of ear - (Psalms 18:44, margin.) Hearing and seeing are often in antithesis (Job 29:11; Psalms 48:8).
Read Robert Jamieson on Job 42 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThe knowledge which I had of thy Divine nature, and perfections, and counsels, was hitherto dark, and doubtful, and conjectural, being grounded chiefly, if not only, upon the instructions and reports of other men; but now it is clear and certain, as being immediately inspired into my mind by this thy glorious apparition and revelation, and by the operation of thy Holy Spirit; which makes these things as certain and evident to me, as if I saw them with my bodily eyes.
Read Matthew Poole on Job 42 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJob 42:5 I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee.Ver. 5. I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear] God hath ordained, that as death entered into the world at first by the ear, poisoned by that old man slayer, Genesis 3:14-19, so life shall enter into the soul by the same door: for it is, "Hear, and your soul shall live," Isaiah 55:3. And, The dead (in sins and trespasses) shall hear the voice of the Son of God (sounding in his ordinances); and shall live the life of grace here and of glory hereafter, John 5:25. This great mercy Job had received, and he thankfully acknowledgeth it. But behold a greater. But now mine eye hath seen thee] Not only in…
Read John Trapp on Job 42 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 5. I have heard of thee] I have now such a discovery of thee as I have never had before. I have only heard of thee by tradition, or from imperfect information; now the eye of my mind clearly perceives thee, and in seeing thee, I see myself; for the light that discovers thy glory and excellence, discovers my meanness and vileness.
Read AdamClarke on Job 42 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges5. I have heard] Rather perhaps, I had heard. Job’s former knowledge of God, though he had prided himself upon it (ch. 12–13), seems to him now only such a knowledge as one gets by hearsay, confused and defective. His present knowledge is that of eyesight, immediate and full (Isaiah 52:8).
Read Cambridge on Job 42 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleI have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear - Referring to the indistinct views which we have of anything by merely hearing of it, compared with the clear apprehension which is furnished by sight.
Read Albert Barnes on Job 42 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible5. Now mine eye seeth thee — This vision of God is by no means to be taken literally, for there is no indication that God disclosed himself otherwise than through the veil of the terribly majestic
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Job 42 →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
My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You.
I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you.
My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You.
I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye has seen you.
Tyndale line
I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee.
I had heard of thee by the hearing of the ear; But now mine eye seeth thee:
I had heard of thee by the hearing of the ear; but now mine eye seeth thee,
I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now my eye seeth thee.
I haue heard of thee by the hearing of the eare, but now mine eye seeth thee.
Strictly literal
I had heard of thee by the hearing of the ear, but now mine eye seeth thee:
By the hearing of the ear I heard Thee, And now mine eye hath seen Thee.
By the hearing of the ear I heard You, || And now my eye has seen You.
I had only heard of thee by the hearing of the ear; but now my eye hath seen thee.
I had heard about you by my ear's hearing, but now my eye sees you.
From the Latin
With the hearing of the ear, I have heard thee, but now my eye seeth thee.
Simplified
Before, I had only heard about you, but now I've seen you for myself.
Word of you had come to my ears, but now my eye has seen you.
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 of Job 42:5 reads, "לְשֵֽׁמַע־ אֹ֥זֶן שְׁמַעְתִּ֑יךָ וְ֝עַתָּ֗ה עֵינִ֥י רָאָֽתְךָ׃" which translates to, "My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You." The Septuagint agrees with the Masoretic Text in that all six words match in meaning, although the word order and articles may differ due to the nature of Greek syntax. The Samaritan Pentateuch and the Dead Sea Scrolls do not provide additional variants for this verse, indicating a strong consistency across these ancient witnesses regarding this passage.
לְשֵֽׁמַע־ אֹ֥זֶן שְׁמַעְתִּ֑יךָ וְ֝עַתָּ֗ה עֵינִ֥י רָאָֽתְךָ׃
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.
Lexicons — every word in Job 42:5
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.
שֶׁ֫מַע (shema`) refers to both 'sound' and 'hearing' or 'report.' It is derived from a root meaning to hear and encompasses concepts like announcement and rumor. The word appears in contexts related to auditory experiences, including Psalm 150:5. There is a variant form, שֹׁ֫מַע (sho.ma), which also means 'report.'
[שֶׁ֫מַע] n.[m.] sound;—ψ 150:5
ref
שֵׁ֫מַע n.[m.] hearing, report
base
H8088a שֶׁ֫מַע sound H8088b שֵׁ֫מַע hearing, report
8088 shema` shay'-mah
from 8085; something heard, i.e. a sound, rumor,
announcement; abstractly, audience:--bruit, fame, hear(-ing),
loud, report, speech, tidings.
see HEBREW for 08085
שֶׁ֫מַע (she.ma) — sound.
sound
שֵׁ֫מַע (she.ma) — report.
report, a hearing
Also means: sho.ma (שֹׁ֫מַע "report" H8089)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHR/Ncmsc
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…
The Hebrew word אֹ֫זֶן (*ozen*) means 'ear' and is derived from a root that suggests broadness. It refers to the physical ear as well as the organ of hearing, and can also imply the act of revealing or receiving divine revelation. The term appears in contexts such as Exodus 29:20.
אֹ֫זֶן 188 n.f. Ex 29:20 ear
ear, as part of body
especially as organ of hearing
open ears of, reveal to
base
H241 אֹ֫זֶן ear
241 'ozen o'-zen
from 238; broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form
in man):--+ advertise, audience, + displease, ear, hearing, +
show.
see HEBREW for 0238
אֹ֫זֶן (o.zen) — ear.
: ear
1) ear, as part of the body
2) ear, as organ of hearing
3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
אֹ֫זֶן (o.zen) — ear: hearing.
: hearing
1) ear, as part of the body
2) ear, as organ of hearing
3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
אֹ֫זֶן (o.zen) — ear: to ears.
: to[ears_of](PERSON)
1) ear, as part of the body
2) ear, as organ of hearing
3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
HNcfsa — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
er ('ozen; ous, otion, the latter word (literally, "earlet") in all the Gospels only used of the ear of the high priest's servant, which was cut off by Peter: Mt 26:51; Mr 14:47; Lu 22:51 (not 22:50); Joh 18:10,26):
(1) The physical organ of hearing which was considered of peculiar importance as the chief instrument by which man receives information and commandments. For this reason the ear of the priest had to be specially sanctified, the tip of the right ear being touched with sacrificial blood at the consecration (Le 8:23). Similarly the ear of the cleansed leper had to be rededicated to the service of God by blood…
Ear
Used frequently in a figurative sense (Ps. 34:15). To “uncover the ear” is to show respect to a person (1 Sam. 20:2 marg.). To have the “ear heavy”, or to have “uncircumcised ears” (Isa. 6:10), is to be inattentive and disobedient. To have the ear “bored” through with an awl was a sign of perpetual servitude (Ex. 21:6).
The Hebrew word שָׁמַע (shama`) means 'to hear' and encompasses a range of meanings including listening, obeying, and proclaiming. It is built from a primitive root and can imply attention and understanding. The entries highlight various grammatical forms, such as Qal, Niphal, Piel, and Hiphil, indicating different nuances of hearing and obeying. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
שָׁמַע 1152 vb. hear
Qal 1052
subj. pers. hum.
י׳ (God) subj.
Niph. 42 be heard, of voice, sound
be heard of
be regarded, obeyed
= (favourable) hearing was granted to their voice.
Pi. he caused the people to hear
Hiph. 63
of man
י׳ subj.
base
H8085 שָׁמַע hear
8085 shama` shaw-mah'
a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with
implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to
tell, etc.):--X attentively, call (gather) together, X
carefully, X certainly, consent, consider, be content,
declare, X diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make
to) hear(-ken, tell), X indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be)
obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish,
regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, X surely, tell,
understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
שָׁמַע (sha.ma) — to hear: hear.
: hear
v
1) to hear, listen to, obey
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)
1a2) to hear of or concerning
1a3) to hear (have power to hear)
1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to
1a5) to understand (language)
1a6) to hear (of judicial cases)
1a7) to listen, give heed
1a7a) to consent, agree
1a7b) to grant request
1a8) to listen to, yield to
1a9) to obey, be obedient
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound)
1b2) to be heard of
1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed
1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound
1d2) to sound aloud (musical term)
1d3) to make proclamation, summon
1d4) to cause to be heard
n m
2) sound
שָׁמַע (sha.ma) — to hear: obey.
: obey
v
1) to hear, listen to, obey
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)
1a2) to hear of or concerning
1a3) to hear (have power to hear)
V-Qal-Perf-1cs | Suff — Verb qal perfect first person common singular · suffixHVqp1cs/Sp2ms
עַתָּ֫ה (attah) is an adverb of time meaning 'now.' It can also function as a conjunction or expletive, indicating immediacy or a current moment. The word is derived from a related term, עַת (att), and is used in various contexts to denote the present time.
עַתָּ֫ה 435, עָ֑֫תָּה, adv. of time, now
base
H6258 עַתָּ֫ה, עָ֑֫תָּה of time, now
6258 `attah at-taw'
from 6256; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or
expletive:--henceforth, now, straightway, this time, whereas.
see HEBREW for 06256
עַתָּ֫ה (at.tah) — now.
1) now
1a) now
1b) in phrases
Conj | Adv — Conjunction · adverbHC/D
The Hebrew word עַ֫יִן (*'ayin*) means 'eye' and can refer to both the physical organ and its figurative uses, such as mental qualities and desires. It also denotes a 'spring' or 'fountain' of water. The entries highlight various phrases and contexts, including appearances and expressions of emotion, but do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicons.
עַ֫יִן 859 n.f. eye
lit. as physical organ
eyes as showing mental qualities
desire of the eyes, abominations of the eyes
Fig. of mental and physical faculties, acts and states
Transferred mngs.:
visible surface of earth
appearance
gleam, sparkle
Other phrases are: an eye for an eye; eye to eye; in the presence of, in full view of; of business transaction; on the forehead
base
עַ֫יִן n.f. spring (of water). Particular springs are:
ע׳ חֲרֹר Ju 7:1
ע׳ הַקּוֹרֵא (partridge-spring) Ju 15:19
ע׳ רֹגֵל near Jerus.
ע׳ הַתַּנִּין (dragon-spring)
base
H5869a עַ֫יִן eye . lit. as physical organ
. . eyes as showing mental qualities
. desire of the eyes, abominations of the eyes
. Fig. of mental and physical faculties, acts and states
. Transferred mngs.: . visible surface of earth
. appearance
. gleam, sparkle
. Other phrases are: an eye for an eye; eye to eye; in the presence of, in full view of; of business transaction; on the forehead
H5869b עַ֫יִן spring (of water)
5869 `ayin ah'-yin
probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or
figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the
landscape):--affliction, outward appearance, + before, +
think best, colour, conceit, + be content, countenance, +
displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, + favour,
fountain, furrow (from the margin), X him, + humble,
knowledge, look, (+ well), X me, open(-ly), + (not) please,
presence, + regard, resemblance, sight, X thee, X them, +
think, X us, well, X you(-rselves).
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye.
: eye
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — Fountain (Gate).
§ spring, fountain
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — Fountain of.
§ spring, fountain
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: seeing.
: seeing
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: appearance.
: appearance
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: before(the eyes).
: before(the_eyes)
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: sin.
: sin
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
N-cs | Suff — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHNcfsc/Sp1bs
רָאָה (ra'ah) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to see' and encompasses a wide range of visual and perceptual actions, including looking, observing, and causing others to see. It can refer to both literal sight and figurative understanding, with various grammatical forms indicating different nuances, such as appearing or being visible. The entries indicate a rich semantic field without significant disagreement among lexicographers.
רָאָה 1315 vb. see
Qal 1141
see, subj.
see, c. acc. rei
see, sq. acc. cl. or phr. of closer design
see, so as to learn to know
abs. see, have (power of) vision
see = perceive
look at, see, by direct volition
of mental observation
c. ב, lit., look into, hence look at with interest
see, c. acc. rei
Niph.
appear
be seen
be visible
Pu. appar. his bones are not detected
Hithp. recipr. look at each other
Hiph.
cause one to see something, shew
cause to experience something
cause to look intently at, to behold
Hoph.
be caused to see, be shewn
be exhibited to
base
H7200a רָאָה see .. . see, subj.
. see, c. acc. rei
. see, sq. acc. + cl. or phr. of closer design
. see, so as to learn to know
. abs. see, have (power of) vision
. see = perceive
. look at, see, by direct volition
. of mental observation
. . c. ב, lit., look into, hence look at with interest
. see, c. acc. rei
. . appear
. be seen
. be visible
. appar. his bones are not detected
. recipr. look at each other
. . . cause one to see something, shew
. cause to experience something
. cause to look intently at, to behold
. . be caused to see, be shewn
. be exhibited to
H7200b רְאוּת look
7200 ra'ah raw-aw'
a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in
numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive,
intransitive and causative):--advise self, appear, approve,
behold, X certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have
experience, gaze, take heed, X indeed, X joyfully, lo, look
(on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up,
upon), mark, meet, X be near, perceive, present, provide,
regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one
another), shew (self), X sight of others, (e-)spy, stare, X
surely, X think, view, visions.
רָאָה (ra.ah) — to see: see.
: see/show
1) to see, look at, inspect, perceive, consider
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to see
1a2) to see, perceive
1a3) to see, have vision
1a4) to look at, see, regard, look after, see after, learn about, observe, watch, look upon, look out, find out
1a5) to see, observe, consider, look at, give attention to, discern, distinguish
1a6) to look at, gaze at
1a7) to provide, choose
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to appear, present oneself
1b2) to be seen
1b3) to be visible
1c) (Pual) to be seen
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to cause to see, show
1d2) to cause to look intently at, behold, cause to gaze at
1e) (Hophal)
1e1) to be caused to see, be shown
1e2) to be exhibited to
1f) (Hithpael) to look at each other, face
רָאָה (ra.ah) — to see: examine.
: examine/consider
1) to see, look at, inspect, perceive, consider
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to see
1a2) to see, perceive
1a3) to see, have vision
V-Qal-Perf-3fs | Suff — Verb qal perfect third person feminine singular · suffixHVqp3fs/Sp2ms