Job 5:8 — Word Study

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WLCאוּלָ֗ם אֲ֭נִי אֶדְרֹ֣שׁ אֶל־ אֵ֑ל וְאֶל־ אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים אָשִׂ֥ים דִּבְרָתִֽי׃

BSAHoweverʼûwlâm [But, on the contrary] ◂if I were youʼănîy I would appealdârash▸ [seek, inquire of] toʼêl Godʼêl [Elohim, the supreme Creator] and laysûwm▸ [place, set] my causedibrâh [reason, lawsuit, or case] beforeʼêl Himʼĕlôhîym [in His presence, to His attention]

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Job 5:8quick helps

In a sentenceJob suggests that turning to God with one's troubles is the best course of action.

Who is speakingEliphaz, one of Job's friends, addressing Job.

Where we areIn a discourse on the nature of human suffering and divine justice.

The hard wordדִּבְרָתִי

Take awayThe importance of seeking God's help in times of trouble.

Greek	English	Parsing
אוּלָ֗ם	but	Adverb
אֲ֭נִי	I	Pronoun
אֶדְרֹ֣שׁ	I will seek	Verb, Qal, imperfect first person common singular
אֶל־		Preposition
אֵ֑ל	God	Noun common, masculine singular absolute
וְאֶל־	and to	Conjunction, preposition
אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים	God	Noun common, masculine plural absolute
אָשִׂ֥ים	I will set	Verb, Qal, imperfect first person common singular
דִּבְרָתִֽי׃	plea my	Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix

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8 commentators on this verse Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them › clause subjectאֲנִי verbדָּרַשׁ The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›

How rare are these words?in the Old Testament

Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.

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Deep Study — Job 5:8

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Context — Eliphaz's Counsel to Jobgenerated

7Yet man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward.

8However, if I were you, I would appeal to God and lay my cause before Him—

9the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.

10He gives rain to the earth and sends water upon the fields.

Job 5:8 presents Eliphaz advising Job to appeal to God regarding his suffering. Eliphaz emphasizes the importance of laying one's case before God, who is capable of performing great deeds. This counsel comes in the context of discussing the inevitability of human suffering, as noted in the preceding verse, Job 5:7, where it states that man is born to trouble.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Job 8:5	But if you would earnestly seek God and ask the Almighty for mercy,
2	Job 22:21–27	Reconcile now and be at peace with Him; thereby good will come to you.
3	Genesis 32:7–12	In great fear and distress, Jacob divided his people into two camps, as well as the flocks and herds and camels.
4	2 Chronicles 33:12–13	And in his distress, Manasseh sought the favor of the LORD his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his fathers.
5	Psalm 50:15	Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 11 references, hung on the phrase they belong to

seekJob 8:5 Job 22:21–27 Genesis 32:7–12 2 Chronicles 33:12–13 Psalm 50:15 Psalm 77:1–2 Jonah 2:1–7

unto GodPsalm 37:5 2 Timothy 1:12 1 Peter 2:23 1 Peter 4:19

Nave’s Topical Bible — the subjects this verse is filed under

PhilosophyPhilosophical inductions and deductions relating to God and His providenceGodUnclassified Scriptures Relating ToGodUnsearchableGodProvidence OfPresumptionInstances OfSeekersFaithInstances OfFaithExemplifiedAfflictions And AdversitiesConsolation InAfflictions And AdversitiesBenefits Of

The Key Word — דִּבְרָתִי, dibra.Tigenerated

The word דִּבְרָתִי (dibra.Ti) is a feminine noun meaning 'cause' or 'reason'. It is derived from the root word for speech, indicating a connection to communication or justification. In this verse, it represents Job's plea or case that he wishes to present to God.

This noun is used in a legal context, suggesting that Job is laying out his case before God as if in a courtroom setting. The parsing as a construct form indicates possession, as in 'my cause', which emphasizes Job's personal stake in the matter.

How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated

All translations agree on the rendering of דִּבְרָתִי as 'my cause' or 'my plea'.

Sentence Structuregenerated

The finite verb אֶדְרֹשׁ (ed.Rosh), 'I will seek', governs the main clause, with a prepositional phrase indicating direction towards God and another verb phrase describing what Job will do with his cause. The structure highlights the action of seeking God as central to the verse.

The sentence is straightforward, with the subject אֲנִי (ani) clearly identified, followed by the verbs that express Job's intent to seek and set forth his cause.

Septuagint Backgroundgenerated

In the Septuagint, the Hebrew אֵל is rendered as κυρίου (KURIOS), which emphasizes the lordship of God in the context of Job's appeal. This choice reflects a recognition of God's authority and power.

The translation of דִּבְרָתִי is not explicitly noted in the LXX, suggesting a focus on the divine rather than the personal aspect of Job's plea, which may indicate a broader theological interpretation.

In plain words — the whole versegenerated

Job 5:8 shows Eliphaz advising Job to turn to God with his troubles. He suggests that Job should present his case to God, who is capable of great things. This reflects the belief that seeking divine help is essential in times of distress.

Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated

What does Eliphaz mean by 'lay my cause before Him'?

Eliphaz is advising Job to present his grievances and seek God's intervention in his suffering.

Why is it important to appeal to God?

Appealing to God is seen as a way to seek justice and divine assistance in difficult times.

What does it mean to 'seek' God in this context?

To 'seek' God means to earnestly inquire of Him, looking for guidance, support, and resolution to one's troubles.

How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Job?

This verse emphasizes the importance of faith and reliance on God during suffering, a central theme throughout the Book of Job.

Reflection Questionsgenerated

In what ways can I seek God's help when facing difficulties in my life?
How can I present my concerns to God in prayer?
What does it mean to trust in God's ability to resolve my issues?
How can I encourage others to turn to God in their times of trouble?

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

Early commentators like Hesychius and Gregory the Dialogist reference this verse to discuss the importance of prayer and seeking God's help in times of trouble.

Hesychius of JerusalemHOMILIES ON Job 8.5.8 d. after 451

Eliphaz says, “You did not devote yourself to prayer. As for me, I would commit my cause to God. You have reassured yourself and ceased from invoking ‘the Lord of all things.’ This is why the present afflictions befell you.” After…

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Gregory the DialogistMorals on the Book of Job, Book VI c. 540–604

Wherefore I will entreat the Lord, and unto God would I make my address. Which doeth great things and unsearchable, marvellous things without number.

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Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse

Each of these wrote on Job 5:8 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.

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

I would seek unto God,.... Or "truly" (e), "certainly, doubtless, I do seek unto God", verily I do so; for so the words are introduced in the original text, and express what Eliphaz had done when

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

I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause: I would seek unto God . Therefore (as affliction is ordered by God on account of sin) if I were in your place. (Isaiah 8:19; Isaiah 9:13; Amos 5:8; 1 Chronicles 22:19).

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

If I were in thy condition; and therefore I would advise thee to the same course. Seek unto God, to wit, by prayer, and humiliation, and submission, imploring his pardon, and favour, and help, and not repine at him, and accuse his providence, as thou dost. Would I commit my cause, i.e. commend my afflicted condition to him by fervent prayer, and resign myself and all my concerns to him, and humbly hope for relief from him. Or, propound my matters, i.e. make known my afflictions and requests to him; or, put or dispose my words, i.e. pray to him, and pour out my complaints before him.

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

Job 5:8 I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause:Ver. 8. Surely I would seek unto God] Not let fly at him, as thou hast done, cursing thy birthday, and wishing thyself out of the world. Assure thyself, this that thou takest is not the way to get off with comfort, but rather to return by repentance unto him that smiteth thee, and to seek the Lord of hosts, Isaiah 9:12, since else his anger will not turn away, but his hand will be stretched out still (as the prophet there hath it); for is it fit that he should lay down the bucklers first? or that we should stand upon terms, and capitulate with him, and not stoop unto him by a humble yieldance? especially since, - Deus…

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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Verse 8. I would seek unto God] Were I in your place, instead of wasting my time, and irritating my soul with useless complaints, I would apply to my Maker, and, if conscious of my innocence, would confidently commit my cause to him.

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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

8–27. Eliphaz, in Job’s place, would seek unto God, all whose ways are marked by one purpose, to do good, and whose chastisements, therefore, but open the way to a richer blessing The passage attaches itself to the picture of man’s evil nature just given, and suggests where man should find refuge from himself, even in God. Eliphaz in Job’s place would seek unto God for help—God who is so great in power, and wonderful in His ways (Job 5:8-9). His ways are not only surpassingly wonderful, but one purpose of goodness runs through them, for even the thirsty wilderness where no man dwells He satisfies with rain, and sets the humble on high (Job 5:10-11). So on the other hand He disappoints the…

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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the Bible

I would seek unto God - Our translators have omitted here the adversative particle אוּלם 'ûlâm but, yet, nevertheless, and have thus marred the connection.

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

Fourth double strophe — GOD’S MORAL , Job 5:8-16.First strophe — His government is as beneficent in the moral as in the natural world, Job 5:8-11.8. I would seek — Literally, But I, I would seek.

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The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company

Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.

Modern formal

BSBBerean Standard Bible2020

However, if I were you, I would appeal to God and lay my cause before Him—

WEBWorld English Bible2000

“But as for me, I would seek God. I would commit my cause to God,

MSBMajority Standard Bible2022

However, if I were you, I would appeal to God and lay my cause before Him—

NETBNew English Translation2006

“But as for me, I would seek God, and to God I would set forth my case.

Tyndale line

KJVKing James Version1611

I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause:

ASVAmerican Standard Version1901

But as for me, I would seek unto God, And unto God would I commit my cause;

RVARevised Version, American1894

But as for me, I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause:

NWBWebster's Bible1833

I would seek to God, and to God would I commit my cause:

GNVGeneva Bible1599

But I would inquire at God, and turne my talke vnto God:

Strictly literal

DBYDarby Translation1890

But as for me I will seek unto God, and unto God commit my cause;

YLTYoung's Literal Translation1862

Yet I — I inquire for God, And for God I give my word,

LSVLiteral Standard Version2020

Yet I inquire for God, || And for God I give my word,

ILTInterlinear Literal Translation2000

I, however, would have besought God, and unto God would I have committed my cause;

ULBUnlocked Literal Bible2017

But as for me, I would turn to God himself; to him I would commit my cause—

From the Latin

DRADouay-Rheims (Challoner)1899

Wherefore I will pray to the Lord, and address my speech to God:

Simplified

FBVFree Bible Version2020

If it were me, I would go to God and put my case before him.

BBEBible in Basic English1949

But as for me, I would make my prayer to God, and I would put my cause before him:

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.

אוּלָ֗םbutclausesubjectאֲ֭נִיIverbאֶדְרֹ֣שׁI.will.seekprepositional phrase · prepositionalאֶל(to)אֵ֑לGodוְandclauseprepositional phrase · prepositionalאֶלtoאֱ֝לֹהִ֗יםGodverbאָשִׂ֥יםI.will.setnoun phrase · objectדִּבְרָתִֽpleaיmy

Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.

The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran

The Masoretic Text reads: אוּלָ֗ם אֲ֭נִי אֶדְרֹ֣שׁ אֶל־ אֵ֑ל וְאֶל־ אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים אָשִׂ֥ים דִּבְרָתִֽי׃. The Septuagint matches 5 of the 9 words, showing some alignment in content but differing in structure and emphasis.

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

אוּלָ֗ם אֲ֭נִי אֶדְרֹ֣שׁ אֶל־ אֵ֑ל וְאֶל־ אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים אָשִׂ֥ים דִּבְרָתִֽי׃

Septuagintthe Greek the translators chose, word by word

אוּלָ֗םἀλλὰאֲ֭נִיἐγὼאֶדְרֹ֣שׁδεηθήσομαιאֶל־κυρίουוְאֶל־κύριον

5 of the 9 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.

meets it a little oftener than chancemeets it far oftener than chancebuilt from the same roottwo words of the verse share ita word of this versea related word

Lexicons — every word in Job 5:8

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.

אוּלָ֗ם but אֲ֭נִי I אֶדְרֹ֣שׁ I will seek אֶל־ אֵ֑ל God וְאֶל־ and to אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים God אָשִׂ֥ים I will set דִּבְרָתִֽי׃ plea my

“but I I will seek God and to God I will set plea my”

אוּלָ֗ם'u.Lam but H199 Adverb ¶

19× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

This word is used to show contrast, like 'but' or 'however', and is often used to emphasize a point, as seen in its various KJV translations.

Amplified meaning

But, on the contrary

Tyndale gloss

but

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

אוּלָם (uwlam) is an adverb meaning 'but' or 'however,' functioning as a strong adversative in sentences. It is noted for its emphasis on contrast, appearing in contexts where a statement is countered or qualified. The entries consistently highlight its role in introducing opposing ideas.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אוּלָם adv. but, but indeed, a strong adversative

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H199 אוּלָם but, but indeed, a strong adversative

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

199 'uwlam oo-lawm'

apparently a variation of 194; however or on the

contrary:--as for, but, howbeit, in very deed, surely, truly,

wherefore.

see HEBREW for 0194

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אוּלָם (u.lam) — but.

1) but, but indeed (a strong adversative)

2) however, nevertheless

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

Adv — Adverb
HD

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

חַיalive×נָאplease×אֲנִיI×מָלֵאto fill×בֵּֽיתְאֵלBethel×שֵׁםname×עִירexcitement×גָּדַלto magnify×

“but I I will seek God and to God I will set plea my”

אֲ֭נִי'A.ni I H589 Pronoun ¶

874× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.

Tyndale gloss

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

אֲנִי, transliterated as aniy, is a first-person singular pronoun meaning 'I' or 'me.' It is often used for emphasis and can also imply possession, as in 'mine' or 'myself.' The word is derived from a form that indicates self-reference, and it appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֲנִי, אָ֑נִי pron. 1s. comm. I

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H589 אֲנִי, אָ֑נִי I

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

589 'aniy an-ee'

contracted from 595; I:--I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, X

which, X who.

see HEBREW for 0595

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֲנִי (a.ni) — I.

I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

Pron — Pronoun
HPp1bs

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

יָדַעto know×נְאֻםutterance×אָדוֹןLord×יהוהYHWH/God×אַףalso×קָדוֹשׁholy×קָדַשׁto consecrate: consecate×

“but I I will seek God and to God I will set plea my”

אֶדְרֹ֣שׁ'ed.Rosh I will seek H1875 Verb · Qal · imperfect first person common singular ¶

164× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

To seek or ask is the meaning of this Hebrew word, often used to describe seeking God or worshiping him. It can also mean to investigate or enquire about something.

Amplified meaning

seek, inquire of

Tyndale gloss

to seek

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

דָּרַשׁ (darash) is a Hebrew verb meaning to seek or inquire. It encompasses a range of actions from frequenting a place to consulting deities in prayer and worship. The word can imply a diligent search or demand, and it appears in both Qal and Niphal forms, indicating various nuances of seeking and being sought. The entries do not present any significant disagreement.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

דָּרַשׁ 162 vb. resort to, seek

Qal

(tread a place,) resort to, frequent

seek, consult, inquire of

seek deity in prayer and worship

seek, with idea of demanding, require

inquire, investigate (a matter)

ask for, require, demand

seek with application, study, follow, practise

seek with care, care for

Niph.

let oneself be inquired of, consulted, only of God

be sought out

be required, of blood

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1875 דָּרַשׁ resort to, seek

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1875 darash daw-rash'

a primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to

follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or

ask; specifically to worship:--ask, X at all, care for, X

diligently, inquire, make inquisition, (necro-)mancer,

question, require, search, seek (for, out), X surely.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

דָּרַשׁ (da.rash) — to seek.

1) to resort to, seek, seek with care, enquire, require

1a) (Qal)

1a1) to resort to, frequent (a place), (tread a place)

1a2) to consult, enquire of, seek

1a2a) of God

1a2b) of heathen gods, necromancers

1a3) to seek deity in prayer and worship

1a3a) God

1a3b) heathen deities

1a4) to seek (with a demand), demand, require

1a5) to investigate, enquire

1a6) to ask for, require, demand

1a7) to practice, study, follow, seek with application

1a8) to seek with care, care for

1b) (Niphal)

1b1) to allow oneself to be enquired of, consulted (only of God)

1b2) to be sought, be sought out

1b3) to be required (of blood)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

V-Qal-Imperf-1cs — Verb · Qal · imperfect first person common singular
HVqi1cs

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

אֱלֹהִיםGod×לֵבָבheart×מָצָאto find×בָּקַשׁto seek×בַּעַל×נָבִיאprophet×דָּרַשׁto seek×שָׁאַלto ask×

“but I I will seek God and to God I will set plea my”

אֶל־'el- H413 Preposition ¶

5,518× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.

Tyndale gloss

to(wards)

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word אֶל (el) is primarily a preposition indicating motion towards or direction to a person or place. It can also imply entering a limit, presence at a location, or a hostile direction (against). Additionally, it may express concepts such as concerning, in addition to, or according to. The entries highlight its versatility in both physical and metaphorical contexts.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph),

prep. denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental).of motion to or unto a person or place

Where the limit is actually entered, into

Of direction towards anything

Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against

Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to

Metaph. in regard to, concerning, on account of

Of rule or standard according to (rare)

Expressing presence at a spot, against, at, by, not merely after verbs implying motion

Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction to

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H413 אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), . of motion to or unto a person or place

. Where the limit is actually entered, into

. Of direction towards anything

. Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against

. Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to

. Metaph. in regard to, concerning, on account of

. Of rule or standard according to (rare)

. Expressing presence at a spot, against, at, by, not merely after verbs implying motion

. Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction to

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

413 'el ale

(but only used in the shortened constructive form sel {el});

a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but

occasionally used of a quiescent position, i.e. near, with or

among; often in general, to:--about, according to ,after,

against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and,

by, concerning, for, from, X hath, in(- to), near, (out) of,

over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether,

with(-in).

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֶל (el) — to(wards).

1) to, toward, unto (of motion)

2) into (limit is actually entered)

2a) in among

3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion)

4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character)

5) in addition to, to

6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of

7) according to (rule or standard)

8) at, by, against (of one's presence)

9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

Prep — Preposition
HR

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

דָבַרto speak: speak×מֹשֶׁהMoses×יִרְמְיָ֫הJeremiah×נָגַשׁto approach: approach×פָּלַלto pray×

“but I I will seek God and to God I will set plea my”

אֵ֑ל'El God H410 Noun common · masculine singular absolute ¶

241× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.

Amplified meaning

Elohim, the supreme Creator

Tyndale gloss

god

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word אֵל (*'el*) primarily means 'god' and conveys the idea of might or strength. It can refer to the one true God of Israel, as well as to other deities, angels, and mighty men. The entries highlight its use in various contexts, including nature and power, but do not present significant disagreement among lexicons.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֵל n.m. god, but with various subordinate applications to express the idea of might

applied to men of might and rank

angels

gods of the nations

Ēl

as characterizing mighty things in nature

God, the one only and true God of Israel

אֵל strength, power

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H410 אֵל god, but with various subordinate applications to express the idea of might . applied to men of might and rank

. angels

. gods of the nations

. Ēl

. as characterizing mighty things in nature

. God, the one only and true God of Israel

. אֵל strength, power

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

410 'el ale

shortened from 352; strength; as adjective, mighty;

especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity):--God

(god), X goodly, X great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong.

Compare names in "-el."

see HEBREW for 0352

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֵל (el) — God.

This name means god, god-like one, mighty one, strength, power

Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

אֵל (el) — El (Berith).

This name means god, god-like one, mighty one, strength, power

Combined with "Berith" (berith בְּרִית H1286)

אֵל (el) — El (Elohe).

Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

This name means god, god-like one, mighty one, strength, power

Combined with "God" (elohim אֱלֹהִים H0430)

אֵל (el) — El (Most High).

Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

This name means god, god-like one, mighty one, strength, power

Combined with "Most High" (el.yon עֶלְיוֹן H5945B)

אֵל (el) — god.

: god

1) god, god-like one, mighty one

1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes

1b) angels

1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations)

1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah

2) mighty things in nature

3) strength, power

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Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absolute
HNcmsa

Bible dictionarieson the English sense

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

god ('Elohim, 'El, [`Elyon], Shadday, Yahweh; Theos):

I. INTRODUCTION TO THE GENERAL IDEA

1. The Idea in Experience and in Thought

2. Definition of the Idea

3. The Knowledge of God

4. Ethnic Ideas of God

(1) Animism

(2) Fetishism

(3) Idolatry

(4) Polytheism

(5) Henotheism

(6) Pantheism

(7) Deism

(8) Semitic Monolatry

(9) Monotheism

II. THE IDEA OF GOD IN THE OLD TESTAMENT

1. The Course of Its Development

2. Forms of Its Manifestation

(1) The Face or Countenance of God

(2) The Voice and Word of God

(3) The Glory of God

(4) The Angel of God

(5) The Spirit of God

(6) The Name of God

(7) Occasional Forms

3. The Names of God

(1) Generic

(2) Attributive

(3) Yahweh

4. Pre-prophetic Conceptions of God

(1) Yahweh Alone Is the God of Israel

(a) His Early Worship

(b) Popular Religion

(i) Coordination

(ii) Assimilation

(iii) Disintegration

(d) No Hebrew Goddesses

(e) Human Sacrifices

Easton's Bible Dictionary

God

(A.S. and Dutch God; Dan. Gud; Ger. Gott), the name of the Divine Being. It is the rendering (1) of the Hebrew ’El, from a word meaning to be strong; (2) of ’Eloah_, plural _’Elohim. The singular form, Eloah, is used only in poetry. The plural form is more commonly used in all parts of the Bible, The Hebrew word Jehovah (q.v.), the only other word generally employed to denote the Supreme Being, is uniformly rendered in the Authorized Version by “LORD,” printed in small capitals. The existence of God is taken for granted in the Bible. There is nowhere any argument to prove it. He who disbelieves this truth is spoken of as one devoid of understanding (Ps. 14:1).

The arguments generally adduced by theologians in proof of the being of God are:

(1.) The a priori argument, which is the testimony afforded by reason.

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(good). Throughout the Hebrew Scriptures two chief names are used for the one true divine Being--ELOHIM, commonly translated God in our version, and JEHOVAH, translated Lord . Elohim is the plural of Eloah (in Arabic Allah); it is often used in the short form EL (a word signifying strength , as in EL-SHADDAI, God Almighty, the name by which God was specially known to the patriarchs. (Genesis 17:1; 28:3; Exodus 6:3) The etymology is uncertain, but it is generally agreed that the primary idea is that of strength, power of effect , and that it properly describes God in that character in which he is exhibited to all men in his works, as the creator, sustainer and supreme governor of the world. The plural form of Elohim has given rise to much discussion. The fanciful idea that it…

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

This name, the derivation of which is uncertain, we give to that eternal, infinite, perfect, and incomprehensible Being, the Creator of all things, who preserves and governs all by his almighty power and wisdom, and is the only proper object of worship. The proper Hebrew name for God is JEHOVAH, which signifies He is. But the Jews, from a feeling of reverence, avoid pronouncing this name, substituting for it, wherever it occurs in the sacred test, the word ADONAI, Lord; except in the expression, ADONAI JEHOVAH, Lord Jehovah, for which they put, ADONAI ELOHIM, Lord God. This usage, which is not without an element of superstition, is very ancient, dating its origin some centuries before Christ; but there is no good ground for assuming its existence in the days of the inspired Old Testament writers. The proper word for God is ELOHIM, which is plural in its form, being thus used to signify…

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

שַׁדַּיAlmighty×אֵלgod×מִיwho?×שָׁמַיheaven×עֶלְיוֹןhigh×שָׁכַחto forget×גִּבּוֹרmighty man×קַנָּאjealous×

“but I I will seek God and to God I will set plea my”

וְאֶל־ve.'el- and to H413 Conjunction · preposition ¶

5,518× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

Tyndale gloss

to(wards)

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph),

prep. denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental).of motion to or unto a person or place

Where the limit is actually entered, into

Of direction towards anything

Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against

Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to

Metaph. in regard to, concerning, on account of

Of rule or standard according to (rare)

Expressing presence at a spot, against, at, by, not merely after verbs implying motion

Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction to

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H413 אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), . of motion to or unto a person or place

. Where the limit is actually entered, into

. Of direction towards anything

. Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against

. Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to

. Metaph. in regard to, concerning, on account of

. Of rule or standard according to (rare)

. Expressing presence at a spot, against, at, by, not merely after verbs implying motion

. Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction to

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

413 'el ale

(but only used in the shortened constructive form sel {el});

a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but

occasionally used of a quiescent position, i.e. near, with or

among; often in general, to:--about, according to ,after,

against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and,

by, concerning, for, from, X hath, in(- to), near, (out) of,

over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether,

with(-in).

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֶל (el) — to(wards).

1) to, toward, unto (of motion)

2) into (limit is actually entered)

2a) in among

3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion)

4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character)

5) in addition to, to

6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of

7) according to (rule or standard)

8) at, by, against (of one's presence)

9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

Conj | Prep — Conjunction · preposition
HC/R

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

דָבַרto speak: speak×מֹשֶׁהMoses×יִרְמְיָ֫הJeremiah×נָגַשׁto approach: approach×פָּלַלto pray×

“but I I will seek God and to God I will set plea my”

אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים'E.lo.Him God H430 Noun common · masculine plural absolute ¶

2,603× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.

Amplified meaning

in His presence, to His attention

Tyndale gloss

God

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

אֱלֹהִים (elohiym) is a plural noun meaning 'gods' or 'God,' often referring to the supreme deity in the Old Testament. It encompasses divine beings, rulers, and judges, reflecting divine majesty and power. The term can also denote angels and is used in a superlative sense. Notably, it is sometimes combined with יהוה (YHWH), the personal name of God.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֱלֹהִים 2570 n.m.pl.

pl. in number.

rulers, judges, either as divine representatives at sacred places or as reflecting divine majesty and power

divine ones, superhuman beings including God and angels

angels

gods

pl. intensive

god or goddess

godlike one

works of God, or things belongng to him

God

הָאֱלֹהִים the (true) God

אֱלֹהִים = God

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H430 אֱלֹהִים n. m. pl. . pl. in number. . rulers, judges, either asdivine representatives at sacred places or as reflecting divine majesty and power

. divine ones, superhuman beings including God and angels

. angels

. gods

. pl. intensive . god or goddess

. godlike one

. works of God, or things belongng to him

. God

. הָאֱלֹהִים the (true) God

. אֱלֹהִים = God

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

430 'elohiym el-o-heem'

plural of 433; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically

used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the

supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to

magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative:--angels, X

exceeding, God (gods)(-dess, -ly), X (very) great, judges, X

mighty.

see HEBREW for 0433

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֱלֹהִים (e.lo.him) — God.

This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God"

Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

אֱלֹהִים (e.lo.him) — (LORD)-Elohe.

Combined with ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068)

אֱלֹהִים (e.lo.him) — (Gibeath)-elohim.

Combined with giv.ah (גִּבְעָה "Gibeath" H1389)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural absolute
HNcmpa

Bible dictionarieson the English sense

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

god ('Elohim, 'El, [`Elyon], Shadday, Yahweh; Theos):

I. INTRODUCTION TO THE GENERAL IDEA

1. The Idea in Experience and in Thought

2. Definition of the Idea

3. The Knowledge of God

4. Ethnic Ideas of God

(1) Animism

(2) Fetishism

(3) Idolatry

(4) Polytheism

(5) Henotheism

(6) Pantheism

(7) Deism

(8) Semitic Monolatry

(9) Monotheism

II. THE IDEA OF GOD IN THE OLD TESTAMENT

1. The Course of Its Development

2. Forms of Its Manifestation

(1) The Face or Countenance of God

(2) The Voice and Word of God

(3) The Glory of God

(4) The Angel of God

(5) The Spirit of God

(6) The Name of God

(7) Occasional Forms

3. The Names of God

(1) Generic

(2) Attributive

(3) Yahweh

4. Pre-prophetic Conceptions of God

(1) Yahweh Alone Is the God of Israel

(a) His Early Worship

(b) Popular Religion

(i) Coordination

(ii) Assimilation

(iii) Disintegration

(d) No Hebrew Goddesses

(e) Human Sacrifices

Easton's Bible Dictionary

God

The arguments generally adduced by theologians in proof of the being of God are:

(1.) The a priori argument, which is the testimony afforded by reason.

Smith's Bible Dictionary

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

עָבַדto serve×אַחֵרanother×אֲרוֹןark×אַבְרָםAbraham×דָּרַשׁto seek×שָׁחָהto bow×

“but I I will seek God and to God I will set plea my”

אָשִׂ֥ים'a.Sim I will set H7760 Verb · Qal · imperfect first person common singular ¶

585× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.

Amplified meaning

place, set

Tyndale gloss

to set: make

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word שׂוּם (sum) is a verb meaning to put, place, or set, with a wide range of applications including appointing, establishing, and making. It can also refer to laying something upon or directing it. There is a related noun שׂוּמָה (sumah), which may denote a token of unluckiness. The entries do not present any significant disagreement.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

שׂוּם, שִׂים 582 vb. put, place, set

Qal

put, set, in a place

put something upon

put, lay, set

put, c. בֵּין

set, direct

set, ordain, in a place

set, establish a law, statute

set, found a nation

set, appoint (as ruler, official)

set, constitute, make

set, determine, fix, bounds

set, station, at a post

put in position, sacred bread, sword, staves, bars

set up altars

= plant, wheat

set, fix (countenance)

make a thing, or pers. (acc.), for, transform into

make, constitute

work, bring to pass

appoint, give

set, fix (countenance)

Hiph. I will make him for a sign

Hoph. there was set before him

base

שׂוּמָה perhaps n. f. token of unluckiness, scowl;—2 S 13:32

ref

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7760a שׂוּם, שִׂים put, place, set .. . put, set, in a place

. put something upon

. put, lay, set

. put, c. בֵּין

. set, direct

. . set, ordain, in a place

. set, establish a law, statute

. set, found a nation

. set, appoint (as ruler, official)

. set, constitute, make

. set, determine, fix, bounds

. . set, station, at a post

. put in position, sacred bread, sword, staves, bars

. set up altars

. = plant, wheat

. set, fix (countenance)

. . make a thing, or pers. (acc.), for, transform into

. make, constitute

. work, bring to pass

. appoint, give

. set, fix (countenance)

. I will make him for a sign

. there was set before him

H7760b שׂוּמָה perhaps n. f. token of unluckiness, scowl

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7760 suwm soom

or siym {seem}; a primitive root; to put (used in a great

variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially,

and elliptically):--X any wise, appoint, bring, call (a

name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider,

convey, determine, + disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap

up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out),

mark, + name, X on, ordain, order, + paint, place, preserve,

purpose, put (on), + regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set

(on, up), shew, + stedfastly, take, X tell, + tread down,

((over-))turn, X wholly, work.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

שׂוּם (sum) — to set: make.

: make/establish

1) to put, place, set, appoint, make

1a) (Qal)

1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on

1a2) to set, direct, direct toward

1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig)

1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix

1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix

1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give

1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign

1c) (Hophal) to be set

שׂוּמָה (su.mah) — fate.

token of unluckiness, scowl

שׂוּם (sum) — to set: put.

: put/give

1) to put, place, set, appoint, make

1a) (Qal)

1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on

1a2) to set, direct, direct toward

1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig)

1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix

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Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

V-Qal-Imperf-1cs — Verb · Qal · imperfect first person common singular
HVqi1cs

Bible dictionarieson the English sense

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Few words in the English language have such a rich variety of meaning and are used in so rich a variety of idiomatic expression as the word "set." A glance at any of the great dictionaries will convince anyone of the truth of this statement. The Standard Dictionary devotes three and a half columns to the word. In its primary meaning it there denotes 22 distinct things, in its secondary meaning 17 more, while 18 distinct phrases are given in which it is used, in some cases again in a variety of meanings. It is indeed a word calculated to drive a foreigner to despair. Some 70 Hebrew and about 30 Greek words in the original tongues of the Holy Scriptures have been rendered by the word "set," in the King James Version and also in the Revised Version (British and American). A careful comparative study of the original and of translations in other tongues will at once indicate that a lack of…

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

פֶּהlip×אֶ֫בֶןstone: weight×אֲרוֹןark×אוֹתsign: miraculous×שַׁמָּהhorror: destroyed×שְׁמָמָהDesolate×כִּסֵּאthrone×אוֹרlight×

“but I I will seek God and to God I will set plea my”

דִּבְרָתִֽי׃div.ra.Ti plea my H1700 Noun common feminine singular construct · suffix ¶

5× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×

In plain English

Meaning

This word means a reason or cause, like a lawsuit or a style of living. It appears in different forms, such as 'cause', 'end', or 'order'.

Amplified meaning

reason, lawsuit, or case

Tyndale gloss

cause

Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers

Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

דִּבְרָה (dibrah) is a feminine noun meaning cause, reason, or manner. It is derived from the root word for speech or word, indicating a connection to communication or explanation. The entries consistently highlight its use in contexts related to reasoning or justification, though no specific verses are cited.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[דִּבְרָה] n.f. cause, reason, manner

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1700 [דִּבְרָה] cause, reason, manner

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1700 dibrah dib-raw'

feminine of 1697; a reason, suit or style:--cause, end,

estate, order, regard.

see HEBREW for 01697

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

דִּבְרָה (div.rah) — cause.

cause, manner, reason

Aramaic equivalent: div.rah (דִּבְרָה "cause" H1701)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code

Berean parsing

N-fs | Suff — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffix
HNcfsc/Sp1bs

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance

עַלupon×אֱלֹהִיםGod×מַלְכִּי־צֶ֫דֶקmy king is Ṣedeḳ×אָדָםthe man (Adam)×

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