Joshua 12:23 — Word Study
WLCמֶ֥לֶךְ דּ֛וֹר לְנָפַ֥ת דּ֖וֹר אֶחָ֑ד מֶֽלֶךְ־ גּוֹיִ֥ם לְגִלְגָּ֖ל אֶחָֽד׃
BSAthe kingmelek [ruler, sovereign] of DorDôwr [a city in Manasseh] in Naphath-dorDôwr [the height, a lofty place] oneʼechâd the kingmelek [royal person, monarch] of Goiimgôwy [Gentiles, non-Hebrews] in GilgalGilgâl [a region, a wheel or rolling] oneʼechâd
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| מֶ֥לֶךְ | [the] king of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| דּ֛וֹר | Dor | Noun proper |
| לְנָפַ֥ת | of Naphath of | Preposition, noun common feminine singular construct |
| דּ֖וֹר | Dor | Noun proper |
| אֶחָ֑ד | one | Adj |
| מֶֽלֶךְ־ | [the] king of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| גּוֹיִ֥ם | Goyim | Noun proper |
| לְגִלְגָּ֖ל | of Gilgal | Preposition, noun proper |
| אֶחָֽד׃ | one | Adj |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | the king of Dor in Naphath-dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one; |
| KJV | The king of Dor in the coast of Dor, one; the king of the nations of Gilgal, one; |
| ASV | the king of Dor in the height of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one; |
| YLT | The king of Dor, at the elevation of Dor, one; The king of the Goyim of Gilgal, one; |
| WEB | the king of Dor in the height of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one; |
| BBE | The king of Dor on the hill of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one; |
Where they part company is in the rendering of certain terms, but the translations agree on the key elements of the verse.
The sentence is structured to present two main subjects, each followed by their respective locations.
5 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectאֶחָד
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Joshua 12:23
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Context — The Kings Defeated by Israelgenerated
Joshua 12:23 is part of a larger account detailing the kings defeated by the Israelites as they entered and took possession of the Promised Land. This section lists the various rulers who opposed Israel, highlighting the military successes under Joshua's leadership. The context emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land to His people, as seen in earlier chapters of Joshua.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 11:2 | to the kings of the north in the mountains, in the Arabah south of Chinnereth, in the foothills, and in Naphoth-dor to the west; |
| 2 | Joshua 17:11 | Within Issachar and Asher, Manasseh was assigned Beth-shean, Ibleam, Dor (that is, Naphath), Endor, Taanach, and Megiddo, each with their surrounding settlements. |
| 3 | Genesis 14:1–2 | In those days Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim |
| 4 | Isaiah 9:1 | Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations: |
| 5 | Joshua 4:19 | On the tenth day of the first month the people went up from the Jordan and camped at Gilgal on the eastern border of Jericho. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 6 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — מֶ֥לֶךְ, Me.lekhgenerated
The Hebrew word מֶ֫לֶךְ (*melek*) means 'king' and refers to a royal person or ruler. It is a common noun in the masculine singular construct form, indicating ownership or relationship, as seen in phrases like 'king of Israel.' The term appears frequently throughout the Hebrew Bible, often in the context of Israel's kings and their reigns.
The root of מֶ֫לֶךְ suggests authority and governance. In this verse, it identifies the rulers of specific locations, emphasizing their roles as leaders over their respective territories.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses the term king consistently across translations, including the KJV and ASV, maintaining the meaning of מֶ֫לֶךְ.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The structure of the verse is straightforward, with two main clauses, each consisting of a noun phrase that identifies the king, followed by a prepositional phrase indicating the location. The finite verb is implied as part of the description of each king's rule.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the kings and their respective locations, highlighting their significance in the narrative of Israel's conquests.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew מֶ֫לֶךְ is rendered as βασιλέα, which also means 'king.' This choice maintains the royal connotation of the term, underscoring the authority of the figures mentioned.
The Septuagint reflects a similar structure to the Hebrew, though its word order may differ, indicating a translation that seeks to convey the same meaning while adapting to Greek syntax.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Joshua 12:23 lists two kings defeated by Israel: the king of Dor and the king of Goiim. Each king is noted for their singularity, indicating the extent of Israel's victories in the land.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The term 'king' refers to a ruler or sovereign, indicating authority over a specific territory, which in this case are the cities of Dor and Goiim.
The locations highlight the geographical extent of Israel's conquests and the fulfillment of God's promises regarding the land.
This verse summarizes the victories of Israel over various kings, reinforcing the theme of divine assistance in their conquest of the Promised Land.
The mention of these kings serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by Israel and the importance of God's guidance in overcoming opposition.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What does the concept of kingship mean to you in the context of leadership today?
- How can understanding the history of Israel's conquests deepen your faith?
- What role does authority play in your life, and how do you respond to it?
- In what ways can you recognize and appreciate the victories in your own life?
Commentators on this verse — 5 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Joshua 12:23 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe king of Dor, in the coast of Dor, one,.... Of which see Joshua 11:2; it fell to the lot of Manasseh, but never was possessed by them, as were not Taanach and Megiddo, before mentioned, Joshua
Read John Gill on Joshua 12 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleDor, of which . Gilgal; not of that Gilgal where Joshua first lodged after his passage over Jordan; where it doth not appear that there was either king or city; but of another city of the same name, (as was frequent in those parts,) probably in Galilee towards the sea whither divers people might possibly resort for trade and merchandise, over whom this was king, as formerly Tidal seems to have been, .
Read Matthew Poole on Joshua 12 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 23. The king of Dor] The city of this name fell to the lot of the children of Manasseh, Joshua 17:11. Bochart observes that it was one of the oldest royal cities in Phoenicia. The Canaanites held it, Judges 1:27. Antiochus Sydetes besieged it in aftertimes, but could not make himself master of it. See Bochart, Canaan, lib. i., c. 28, and Dodd. The king of the nations of Gilgal] This is supposed to mean the higher Galilee, surnamed Galilee of the Gentiles or, nations, as the Hebrew word גוים goyim means. On this ground it should be read king of Galilee of the nations. Others suppose it is the same country with that of which Tidal was king, see Genesis 14:1. The place is very uncertain…
Read AdamClarke on Joshua 12 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges23. Dor] See Joshua 11:2. the nations of Gilgal] “The kyng of the Gentils (folkis) of Galgal,” Wyclif. For the word here rendered “nations” comp. Genesis 10:5, “every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations;” Genesis 14:1, “Tidal king of nations.” The Gilgal here mentioned is not the Gilgal on the Jordan, but the modern Jiljilieh, west of Ebal and Gerizim, in the plain along the Mediterranean. See above, ch. Joshua 9:6.
Read Cambridge on Joshua 12 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible23. Dor — See Joshua 11:2. [King of the nations of Gilgal — This intimates that Gilgal was a capital whose sovereign ruled several surrounding tribes.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Joshua 12 →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
the king of Dor in Naphath-dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;
the king of Dor in the height of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;
the king of Dor in Naphath-dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;
the king of Dor – near Naphath Dor – (one), the king of Goyim – near Gilgal – (one),
Tyndale line
The king of Dor in the coast of Dor, one; the king of the nations of Gilgal, one;
the king of Dor in the height of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;
the king of Dor in the height of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;
The king of Dor in the border of Dor, one; the king of the nations of Gilgal, one;
The King of Dor, in the countrey of Dor, one: the King of the nations of Gilgal, one:
Strictly literal
the king of Dor in the upland of Dor, one; the king of Goim, at Gilgal, one;
The king of Dor, at the elevation of Dor, one; The king of the Goyim of Gilgal, one;
the king of Dor, at the elevation of Dor, one; the king of the nations of Gilgal, one;
The king of Dor in the district of Dor, one; the king of Goyim in Gilgal, one;
the king of Dor in Naphoth Dor, the king of Goyim in Gilgal,
From the Latin
The king of Dor, and of the province of Dor one, the king of the nations of Galgal one,
Simplified
The king of Dor in Naphath-dor. The king of Goiim in Gilgal.
The king of Dor on the hill of Dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;
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 show partial agreement, with five of the nine words matched in the Septuagint. This reflects a consistent understanding of the kings mentioned, though the Septuagint's structure and word order differ from the Hebrew.
מֶ֥לֶךְ דּ֛וֹר לְנָפַ֥ת דּ֖וֹר אֶחָ֑ד מֶֽלֶךְ־ גּוֹיִ֥ם לְגִלְגָּ֖ל אֶחָֽד׃
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.
Lexicons — every word in Joshua 12:23
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word מֶ֫לֶךְ (*melek*) means 'king.' It is derived from a root that suggests royalty. The term appears in various contexts, including references to specific kings and locations, such as the 'King's Highway' in Numbers 20:17 and the 'King's Valley' in Genesis 14:17. The lexicons note its Aramaic equivalent and mention its use in the context of individuals like Hammelech in Jeremiah.
מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m. king
base
H4428 מֶ֫לֶךְ king
4428 melek meh'-lek
from 4427; a king:--king, royal.
see HEBREW for 04427
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — king.
1) king
Aramaic equivalent: me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4430)
הַמֶּלֶךְ (me.lekh) — `the king`.
'the king' or a name, Hammelech in KJV of Jer.36.26; 38.6- a man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.36.26;
father of: Jerahmeel (H3396I) and Malchijah (H4441H); also translated "the king";
§ A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.36.26;
father of: Jerahmeel (H3396I) and Malchijah (H4441H); also translated "the king";
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — King's.
King's (Highway) (Num.20.17)
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — King's.
Another name of she.lach (שֶׁ֫לַח "Shelah" H7975A)
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — Milcom.
Another name of mo.lekh (מֹ֫לֶךְ "Molech" H4432)
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — King's.
King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
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…
דֹּאר (dor) refers to a city in Manasseh, located south of Carmel, and is also associated with the meaning 'generation.' The word is derived from a root that suggests dwelling. It appears in various contexts, including references to the place itself in the Old Testament.
דֹּאר, דּוֹר n.pr.loc. city in Manasseh, on Mediterr., S. of Carmel
base
H1756 דֹּאר, דּוֹר
1756 Dowr dore
or (by permutation) Dorr (Josh. 17:11; 1 Kings 4:11) {dore};
from 1755; dwelling; Dor, a place in Palestine:--Dor.
see HEBREW for 01755
דֹּאר (dor) — Dor.
§ Dor = "generation"
a coastal city in Manasseh, south of Carmel
דֹּאר (dor) — Dor.
§ Dor = "generation"
a coastal city in Manasseh, south of Carmel
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
Dor
Dwelling, the Dora of the Romans, an ancient royal city of the Canaanites (Josh. 11:1, 2; 12:23). It was the most southern settlement of the Phoenicians on the coast of Syria. The original inhabitants seem never to have been expelled, although they were made tributary by David. It was one of Solomon’s commissariat districts (Judg. 1:27; 1 Kings 4:11). It has been identified with Tantura (so named from the supposed resemblance of its tower to a tantur, i.e., “a horn”). This tower fell in 1895, and nothing remains but debris and foundation walls, the remains of an old Crusading fortress. It is about 8 miles north of Caesarea, “a sad and sickly hamlet of wretched huts on a naked sea-beach.”
(dwelling), (Joshua 17:11; 1 Kings 4:11) an ancient royal city of the Canaanites, (Joshua 12:23) whose ruler was an ally of Jabin king of Hazor against Joshua. (Joshua 11:1,2) It appears to have been within the territory of the tribe of Asher, though allotted to Manasseh, (Joshua 17:11; Judges 1:27) Solomon stationed at Dor one of his twelve purveyors. (1 Kings 4:11) jerome places it on the coast, "in the ninth mile from Caesarea, on the way to Ptolemais." Just at the point indicated is the small village of…
generation, habitation
[נֶ֫פֶת] n.f. id. [n.cf.ac];—only Jos 17:11
ref
H5316 נֶ֫פֶת
5316 nepheth neh'-feth
for 5299; a height:--country.
see HEBREW for 05299
נֶ֫פֶת (ne.phet) — Naphath.
§ height
Naphath
נֶ֫פֶת (ne.phet) — Naphath.
height
Naphath
Another name of dor (דֹּאר "Dor" H1756G)
HR/Ncfsc — Preposition · noun common feminine singular constructHR/Ncfsc
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…
דֹּאר (dor) refers to a city in Manasseh, located south of Carmel, and is also associated with the meaning 'generation.' The word is derived from a root that suggests dwelling. It appears in various contexts, including references to the place itself in the Old Testament.
דֹּאר, דּוֹר n.pr.loc. city in Manasseh, on Mediterr., S. of Carmel
base
H1756 דֹּאר, דּוֹר
1756 Dowr dore
or (by permutation) Dorr (Josh. 17:11; 1 Kings 4:11) {dore};
from 1755; dwelling; Dor, a place in Palestine:--Dor.
see HEBREW for 01755
דֹּאר (dor) — Dor.
§ Dor = "generation"
a coastal city in Manasseh, south of Carmel
דֹּאר (dor) — Dor.
§ Dor = "generation"
a coastal city in Manasseh, south of Carmel
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
Dor
Dwelling, the Dora of the Romans, an ancient royal city of the Canaanites (Josh. 11:1, 2; 12:23). It was the most southern settlement of the Phoenicians on the coast of Syria. The original inhabitants seem never to have been expelled, although they were made tributary by David. It was one of Solomon’s commissariat districts (Judg. 1:27; 1 Kings 4:11). It has been identified with Tantura (so named from the supposed resemblance of its tower to a tantur, i.e., “a horn”). This tower fell in 1895, and nothing remains but debris and foundation walls, the remains of an old Crusading fortress. It is about 8 miles north of Caesarea, “a sad and sickly hamlet of wretched huts on a naked sea-beach.”
(dwelling), (Joshua 17:11; 1 Kings 4:11) an ancient royal city of the Canaanites, (Joshua 12:23) whose ruler was an ally of Jabin king of Hazor against Joshua. (Joshua 11:1,2) It appears to have been within the territory of the tribe of Asher, though allotted to Manasseh, (Joshua 17:11; Judges 1:27) Solomon stationed at Dor one of his twelve purveyors. (1 Kings 4:11) jerome places it on the coast, "in the ninth mile from Caesarea, on the way to Ptolemais." Just at the point indicated is the small village of…
generation, habitation
אֶחָד (echad) means 'one' and is derived from a numeral. It encompasses meanings such as each, every, a certain, and can serve as an indefinite article. It is also used as an ordinal to denote 'first' and appears in various combinations, including eleven. The entries consistently emphasize its numerical and qualitative aspects.
אֶחָד 972 adj.num. one
one
= each, every
= a certain
= indef. art.
only, & (fem.) once
one … another, one … the other
as ordinal first
in combin.
base
H259 אֶחָד one . one
. = each, every
. = a certain
. = indef. art.
. only, & (fem.) once
. one … another, one … the other
. as ordinal first
. in combin.
259 'echad ekh-awd'
a numeral from 258; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an
ordinal) first:--a, alike, alone, altogether, and,
any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-)ly, each (one), +
eleven, every, few, first, + highway, a man, once, one, only,
other, some, together,
see HEBREW for 0258
אֶחָד (e.chad) — one.
1) one (number)
1a) one (number)
1b) each, every
1c) a certain
1d) an (indefinite article)
1e) only, once, once for all
1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one
1g) first
1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Adj — AdjHAcfsa
wun.
See NUMBER.
The Hebrew word מֶ֫לֶךְ (*melek*) means 'king.' It is derived from a root that suggests royalty. The term appears in various contexts, including references to specific kings and locations, such as the 'King's Highway' in Numbers 20:17 and the 'King's Valley' in Genesis 14:17. The lexicons note its Aramaic equivalent and mention its use in the context of individuals like Hammelech in Jeremiah.
מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m. king
base
H4428 מֶ֫לֶךְ king
4428 melek meh'-lek
from 4427; a king:--king, royal.
see HEBREW for 04427
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — king.
1) king
Aramaic equivalent: me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4430)
הַמֶּלֶךְ (me.lekh) — `the king`.
'the king' or a name, Hammelech in KJV of Jer.36.26; 38.6- a man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.36.26;
father of: Jerahmeel (H3396I) and Malchijah (H4441H); also translated "the king";
§ A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.36.26;
father of: Jerahmeel (H3396I) and Malchijah (H4441H); also translated "the king";
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — King's.
King's (Highway) (Num.20.17)
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — King's.
Another name of she.lach (שֶׁ֫לַח "Shelah" H7975A)
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — Milcom.
Another name of mo.lekh (מֹ֫לֶךְ "Molech" H4432)
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — King's.
King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
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…
גּוֹי (goy) refers to a nation or people, often indicating non-Hebrew groups, but can also encompass descendants of Abraham and Israel. It may figuratively describe a swarm of locusts or animals. The plural form, גּוֹיִם (goyim), is noted as a proper noun referring to the people of Goim, specifically mentioned in Genesis 14:1.
גּוֹי 661 n.m. nation, people
base
גּוֹיִם n.pr.gent. Tid‛al king of Goim
base
H1471a גּוֹי nation, people H1471b גּוֹיִם n. pr. gent. Tid‛al king of Goim
1471 gowy go'-ee
rarely (shortened) goy {go'-ee}; apparently from the same
root as 1465 (in the sense of massing); a foreign nation;
hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a
flight of locusts:--Gentile, heathen, nation, people.
see HEBREW for 01465
גּוֹי (goy) — nation.
1) nation, people
1a) nation, people
1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people
1a2) of descendants of Abraham
1a3) of Israel
1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.)
גּוֹיִם (go.yim) — Goiim.
People descended from Goy(?), first mentioned at Gen.14.1
§ Goyim (Tidgal, king of)
גּוֹי (goy) — Gentile.
1) nation, people
1a) nation, people
1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people
1a2) of descendants of Abraham
1a3) of Israel
1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.)
1c) Goyim? = "nations"
Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
גּוֹי (goy) — (Harosheth)-hagoyim.
Goyim (Tidgal, king of)
Combined with cha.ro.shet (חֲרֹ֫שֶׁת "Harosheth" H2800)
N-mp — Noun properHNpl
goi'-yim.
See GOIIM.
גִּלְגָּל (gilgal) refers to a name for several locations in ancient Palestine, derived from the idea of a 'wheel' or 'rolling.' It is notably the site of the Israelite camp east of Jericho and associated with significant events such as the leadership of Samuel and the anointing of Saul. The term also identifies a dwelling place for prophets in northern Israel.
גִּלְגָּל n.pr.loc. (= (sacred) circle of stones)
place E. of Jericho, where Isr. lay encamped
place on border between Judah & Benjamin
place in N. Isr., dwelling of prophets
place in N. Isr. near Mt. Gerizim and Mt. Ebal
in phr.
base
H1537 גִּלְגָּל (= (sacred) circle of stones) . place E. of Jericho, where Isr. lay encamped
. place on border between Judah & Benjamin
. place in N. Isr., dwelling of prophets
. place in N. Isr. near Mt. Gerizim and Mt. Ebal
. in phr.
1537 Gilgal ghil-gawl'
the same as 1536 (with the article as a properly, noun);
Gilgal, the name of three places in Palestine:--Gilgal. See
also 1019.
see HEBREW for 01536
see HEBREW for 01019
גִּלְגָּל (gil.gal) — Gilgal.
§ Gilgal = "a wheel, rolling"
the first site of an Israelite camp west of the Jordan, east of Jericho, here Samuel was judge, and Saul was made king; later used for illicit worship
גִּלְגָּל (gil.gal) — Gilgal.
§ Gilgal = "a wheel, rolling"
dwelling place of prophets in northern Israel about four miles (7 km) from Shiloh and Bethel
גִּלְגָּל (gil.gal) — Galilee.
Gilgal = "a wheel, rolling"
a region conquered by Joshua, site unsure
Another spelling of ga.lil (גָּלִיל "Galilee" H1551)
Prep | N-proper — Preposition · noun properHR/Npl
gil'-gal (gilgal, "circle"; Galgala): The article is always with the name except in Jos 5:9. There are three places to which the name is attached:
(1) The first camp of Israel after crossing the Jordan (Jos 4:19; 5:9,10; 9:6; 10:7; 14:6; 15:7; De 11:30). According to Jos 15:7 it lay to the North of the valley of Achor, which formed the border between Judah and Benjamin. Here 12 memorial stones taken from the bed of the river were set up by Joshua, after the miraculous crossing of the Jordan; and here (Jos 5:5) the people were circumcised preparatory to their possession of the land, when it is said in Josh, with a play upon…
Gilgal
Rolling. (1.) From the solemn transaction of the reading of the law in the valley of Shechem between Ebal and Gerizim the Israelites moved forward to Gilgal, and there made a permanent camp (Josh. 9:6; 10:6). It was “beside the oaks of Moreh,” near which Abraham erected his first altar (Gen. 12:6, 7). This was one of the three towns to which Samuel resorted for the administration of justice (1 Sam. 7:16), and here also he offered sacrifices when the ark was no longer in the tabernacle at Shiloh (1 Sam. 10:8; 13:7-9). To this place, as to a central sanctuary, all Israel gathered to renew their allegiance to Saul (11:14). At a later period it became the scene of…
(a wheel; rolling). The site of the first camp of the Israelites on the west of the Jordan, the place at which they passed the first night after crossing the river, and where the twelve stones were set up which had been taken from the bed of the stream, (Joshua 4:19,20) comp. Josh 4:3 Where also they kept the first passover in the land of Canaan ch. (Joshua 5:10) It was "in the east border of Jericho," apparently on a hillock or rising ground, (Joshua 5:3) comp. Josh 5:9 In the Arboth-Jericho (Authorized Version "the plains"), that is, the hot depressed district of the Ghor which lay between the town and the Jordan. ch. (
A rolling,
1. A celebrated place between the Jordan and Jericho, where the Israelites first encamped, after the passage of that river; where also they were circumcised, and kept their first Passover in Canaan, Jos 4:19 5:9,10. It continued to be the headquarters of the Israelites for several years, while Joshua was occupied in subduing the land, Jos 9:6 10:6,15,43. A considerable city was afterwards built there, Jos 15:7, which became famous for many events. Here the tabernacle rested, until its removal to Shiloh; here also, according to the prevalent opinion, Samuel offered sacrifices, and held his court as a judge of Israel; and here Saul was crowned, 1Sa 7:16 10:8 11:15
אֶחָד (echad) means 'one' and is derived from a numeral. It encompasses meanings such as each, every, a certain, and can serve as an indefinite article. It is also used as an ordinal to denote 'first' and appears in various combinations, including eleven. The entries consistently emphasize its numerical and qualitative aspects.
אֶחָד 972 adj.num. one
one
= each, every
= a certain
= indef. art.
only, & (fem.) once
one … another, one … the other
as ordinal first
in combin.
base
H259 אֶחָד one . one
. = each, every
. = a certain
. = indef. art.
. only, & (fem.) once
. one … another, one … the other
. as ordinal first
. in combin.
259 'echad ekh-awd'
a numeral from 258; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an
ordinal) first:--a, alike, alone, altogether, and,
any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-)ly, each (one), +
eleven, every, few, first, + highway, a man, once, one, only,
other, some, together,
see HEBREW for 0258
אֶחָד (e.chad) — one.
1) one (number)
1a) one (number)
1b) each, every
1c) a certain
1d) an (indefinite article)
1e) only, once, once for all
1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one
1g) first
1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Adj — AdjHAcfsa
wun.
See NUMBER.