Joshua 15:54 — Word Study
WLCוְחֻמְטָ֗ה וְקִרְיַ֥ת אַרְבַּ֛ע הִ֥יא חֶבְר֖וֹן וְצִיעֹ֑ר עָרִ֥ים תֵּ֖שַׁע וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃ ס
BSAHumtahChumṭâh△ [a place of lizards] Kiriath-arbaQiryath ʼArbaʻ [the city of Arba, or city of the four] (that ishûwʼ HebronChebrôwn [a place of fellowship, a city in Palestine] and ZiorTsîyʻôr△ [a town of smallness] ninetêshaʻ citiesʻîyr along with their villageschâtsêr [small settlements, or unwalled towns]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְחֻמְטָ֗ה | and Humtah | Conjunction, noun proper |
| וְקִרְיַ֥ת | and Kiriath | Conjunction, noun proper |
| אַרְבַּ֛ע | Arba | Noun proper |
| הִ֥יא | that | Pronoun |
| חֶבְר֖וֹן | [is] Hebron | Noun proper |
| וְצִיעֹ֑ר | and Zior | Conjunction, noun proper |
| עָרִ֥ים | cities | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| תֵּ֖שַׁע | nine | Adj |
| וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃ ס | and villages their | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural construct, suffix |
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| BSB | Humtah, Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior—nine cities, along with their villages. |
| KJV | And Humtah, and Kirjath-arba, which is Hebron, and Zior; nine cities with their villages: |
| ASV | and Humtah, and Kiriath-arba (the same is Hebron), and Zior; nine cities with their villages. |
| YLT | and Humtah, and Kirjath-Arba (it [is] Hebron), and Zior; nine cities and their villages. |
| WEB | Humtah, Kiriath Arba (also called Hebron), and Zior; nine cities with their villages. |
| BBE | And Humtah, and Kiriath-arba (which is Hebron), and Zior; nine towns with their unwalled places. |
Where they part company is in how the cities are presented.
The sentence is structured to list the cities and their villages succinctly, with the main focus on the cities themselves.
4 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Ellicott, AdamClarke & more — read them ›
clause
subjectהִיא
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2 of 9 occur nowhere else in the Old Testament — words chosen on purpose.
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Deep Study — Joshua 15:54
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Context — The Cities of Judahgenerated
Joshua 15:54 lists the cities allocated to the tribe of Judah, highlighting the geographical and cultural significance of each location. This verse emphasizes the importance of these cities in the inheritance of the Israelites, particularly in the mountainous region of Judah, which is noted for its historical and biblical relevance.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 15:13 | According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.) |
| 2 | Joshua 14:15 | (Hebron used to be called Kiriath-arba, after Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim.) Then the land had rest from war. |
| 3 | Genesis 23:2 | She died in Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went out to mourn and to weep for her. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 3 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — חֻמְטָה, ve.chum.Tahgenerated
The word חֻמְטָה (Chumtah) is a proper noun referring to a town in the mountainous region of Judah. Its meaning, 'place of lizards', indicates a unique characteristic of the area, possibly its wildlife or terrain. This town is mentioned only here in the context of the cities of Judah, emphasizing its inclusion in the tribal heritage.
The parsing as a conjunction and noun proper indicates that it is part of a list of cities, linking it to the other names mentioned in the verse.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In the Berean Standard Bible, the verse includes the names of the cities along with their meanings, which is consistent across most translations.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main clause is introduced by the finite verb הִ֥יא, that, which serves as a pronoun linking the subject to its predicate. The structure lists the cities as part of a noun phrase, with additional descriptive phrases providing context and meaning.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the cities being named, with the finite verb linking them to their descriptions, which enhances the clarity of the list.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates חֻמְטָה as ευμα, suggesting a different interpretation or emphasis in the Greek text. This choice may reflect a cultural adaptation for a Greek-speaking audience, focusing on the significance of the place rather than its literal meaning.
The use of καὶ for 'and' connects the cities in a straightforward manner, maintaining the list format found in the Hebrew.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Joshua 15:54 lists Humtah, Kiriath-arba (which is also called Hebron), and Zior as cities in the territory of Judah. Together, these make up nine cities along with their villages, highlighting their importance in the region.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Humtah means 'place of lizards', indicating a characteristic of the area.
Kiriath-arba is an older name for Hebron, which was named after Arba, a notable figure.
These cities were part of the inheritance of the tribe of Judah, marking important locations in biblical history.
Zior means 'smallness', which may reflect its size as a town.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can I learn from the significance of place names in my own life?
- How do the meanings of these cities enhance my understanding of their historical context?
- In what ways can I appreciate the heritage of my own community?
- How does the geographical context of these cities influence their biblical narrative?
Commentators on this verse — 4 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Joshua 15:54 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd Humtah,.... Of Humtah we nowhere else read; and Kirjatharba, which [is] Hebron; of Kirjatharba we read frequently; [See comments on Joshua 14:15]; and Zior; Jerom says (o), that in his time there
Read John Gill on Joshua 15 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd Humtah, and Kirjath-arba, which is Hebron, and Zior; nine cities with their villages: Humtah , [ ChumTaah (H2547), place of lizards; Septuagint, Euma; Alexandrian, Chammata] - not known.
Read Robert Jamieson on Joshua 15 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(54) Of this total of nine, six have been found.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Joshua 15 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 54. Kirjath-arba] See Clarke on Joshua 14:15.
Read AdamClarke on Joshua 15 →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
Humtah, Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior—nine cities, along with their villages.
Humtah, Kiriath Arba (also called Hebron), and Zior; nine cities with their villages.
Humtah, Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior—nine cities, along with their villages.
Humtah, Kiriath Arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior – a total of nine cities and their towns.
Tyndale line
And Humtah, and Kirjath-arba, which is Hebron, and Zior; nine cities with their villages:
and Humtah, and Kiriath-arba (the same is Hebron), and Zior; nine cities with their villages.
and Humtah, and Kiriath-arba (the same is Hebron), and Zior; nine cities with their villages.
And Humtah, and Kirjath-arba (which is Hebron) and Zior; nine cities with their villages:
And Humtah, and Kiriath-arba, (which is Hebron) and Zior: nine cities with their villages.
Strictly literal
and Humtah, and Kirjath-Arba, that is, Hebron, and Zior: nine cities and their hamlets.
and Humtah, and Kirjath-Arba (it [is] Hebron), and Zior; nine cities and their villages.
and Humtah, and Kirjath-Arba (it [is] Hebron), and Zior; nine cities and their villages.
And Chumtah, and Kiryath-arba', which is Hebron, and Zi'or: nine cities with their villages.
Humtah, Kiriath Arba (that is, Hebron), and Zior. These were nine cities, including their villages.
From the Latin
Athmatha and Cariath-Arbe, this is Hebron and Sior: nine cities and their villages.
Simplified
Humtah, Kiriath-arba (or Hebron), and Zior—nine towns with their associated villages.
And Humtah, and Kiriath-arba (which is Hebron), and Zior; nine towns with their unwalled places.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint largely agree on the content of this verse, with eight of the nine words matched. The Septuagint's translation reflects a similar understanding of the cities listed, although the word order and specific articles differ.
וְחֻמְטָ֗ה וְקִרְיַ֥ת אַרְבַּ֛ע הִ֥יא חֶבְר֖וֹן וְצִיעֹ֑ר עָרִ֥ים תֵּ֖שַׁע וְחַצְרֵיהֶֽן׃ ס
8 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 15:54
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.
חֻמְטָה (Chumtah) refers to a town in the mountainous region of Judah, noted for its association with lizards. It is identified in the Old Testament, specifically in Joshua 15:54, and is derived from a related term meaning 'low.'
חֻמְטָה n.pr.loc. city in Judah Jos 15:54
ref
H2547 חֻמְטָה
2547 Chumtah khoom-taw'
feminine of 2546; low; Chumtah, a place in
Palestine:--Humtah.
see HEBREW for 02546
חֻמְטָה (chum.tah) — Humtah.
§ Humtah = "place of lizards"
a town in the mountainous region of Judah, the one next to Hebron
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun properHC/Npl
hum'-ta (chumTah): An unidentified place mentioned between Aphekah and Hebron in the mountain of Judah (Jos 15:54).
(place of lizards), a city of Judah one of those in the mountain districts the next to Hebron. (Joshua 15:54)
→ A city of the territory of the tribe of Judah Jos 15:54
קִרְיַת אַרְבַּע n.pr.loc. older name of Hebron (prob. = fourfold city)
base
H7153 קִרְיַת אַרְבַּע older name of Hebron (prob. = fourfold city)
7153 Qiryath `Arba` keer-yath' ar-bah'
or (with the article interposed) Qiryath ha- Arbaw (Neh.
11:25) {keer-yath' haw-ar-bah'}; from 7151 and 704 or 702;
city of Arba, or city of the four (giants); Kirjath-Arba or
Kirjath-ha-Arba, a place in Palestine:--Kirjath-arba.
see HEBREW for 07151
see HEBREW for 0704
see HEBREW for 0702
קִרְיַת אַרְבַּע (qir.yat ar.ba) — Kiriath-arba.
Kirjath-arba = "city of Arba"
early name of the city which after the conquest was called 'Hebron'
Another name of chev.ron (חֶבְרוֹן "Hebron" H2275A)
Adj — Conjunction · noun properHC/Npl
kir'-i-ath (qiryath, "city"; the King James Version Kirjath): Mentioned (Jos 18:28) as a city of Benjamin; has been identified with Kuriet el `Enab, "town of grapes," a prosperous town on the highroad between Jerusalem and Jaffa; it is sometimes spoken of by the inhabitants as Qurieh. It is, however, generally thought that Kiriath here stands for KIRIATH-JEARIM (which see). See P E F, III, 132, Sh XVII.
קִרְיַת אַרְבַּע n.pr.loc. older name of Hebron (prob. = fourfold city)
base
H7153 קִרְיַת אַרְבַּע older name of Hebron (prob. = fourfold city)
7153 Qiryath `Arba` keer-yath' ar-bah'
or (with the article interposed) Qiryath ha- Arbaw (Neh.
11:25) {keer-yath' haw-ar-bah'}; from 7151 and 704 or 702;
city of Arba, or city of the four (giants); Kirjath-Arba or
Kirjath-ha-Arba, a place in Palestine:--Kirjath-arba.
see HEBREW for 07151
see HEBREW for 0704
see HEBREW for 0702
קִרְיַת אַרְבַּע (qir.yat ar.ba) — Kiriath-arba.
Kirjath-arba = "city of Arba"
early name of the city which after the conquest was called 'Hebron'
Another name of chev.ron (חֶבְרוֹן "Hebron" H2275A)
HNpl — Noun properHNpl
ar'-ba ('arba`, "four"): Variously described as "the greatest man among the Anakim" (Jos 14:15), "the father of Anak" (Jos 15:13), "the father of Anok" (Jos 21:11 margin). Thus he seems to have been regarded as the ancestor of the Anakim, and as the most famous hero of that race. He was the reputed founder of the city called after him, on the site of which Hebron was built (Jos 21:11).
Arba
Four, a giant, father of Anak. From him the city of Hebron derived its name of Kirjath-arba, i.e., the city of Araba (Josh. 14:15; 15:13; 21:11; Gen. 13:18; 23:2). (See HEBRON.)
(city of the four), the progenitor of the Anakim, or sons of Anak, from whom their chief city, HEBRON, received its name of Kirjath-Arba. (Joshua 14:15; 15:13; 21:11)
An ancestor of the Anakim, and founder of Hebron, to which he gave its ancient name, Jos 15:13.
הוּא (hu) is a third-person singular pronoun meaning he, she, or it, used for emphasis or when no verb is present. It can also refer to oneself or serve as a demonstrative pronoun. The word has various nuances, including resuming the subject with emphasis or expressing it unobtrusively. It can indicate 'that' or 'those' when used with the definite article.
הוּא m. הִיא f., pron. of the 3rd ps. sing. he, she, used also (in both genders) for the neuter it
an emph. he (she, it, they), sometimes equivalent to himself (herself, itself, themselves), or (esp. with the art.) that (those)
It resumes the subj. with emph.
Where, however, the pron. follows the pred., its position gives it the minimum of emphasis, and it expresses (or resumes) the subject as unobtrusively as possible
It anticipates (as it seems) the subject
As an emph. predicate, of God
In a neuter sense, that, it (of an action, occurrence, matte, etc.)
With the art.: so regularly when joined to a subst. defined itself by the art.
base
H1931 הוּא, הִיא he, she, used also (in both genders) for the neuter it . an emph. he (she, it, they), sometimes equivalent to himself (herself, itself, themselves), or (esp. with the art.) that (those)
. It resumes the subj. with emph.
. Where, however, the pron. follows the pred., its position gives it the minimum of emphasis, and it expresses (or resumes) the subject as unobtrusively as possible
. It anticipates (as it seems) the subject
. As an emph. predicate, of God
. In a neuter sense, that, it (of an action, occurrence, matte, etc.)
. With the art.: so regularly when joined to a subst. defined itself by the art.
1931 huw' hoo
of which the feminine (beyond the Pentateuch) is hiyw {he}; a
primitive word, the third person pronoun singular, he (she or
it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also
(intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same;
sometimes (as demonstrative) this or that; occasionally
(instead of copula) as or are:--he, as for her, him(-self),
it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they,
this, those, which (is), who.
הוּא (hu) — he/she/it.
pron 3p s
1) he, she, it
1a) himself (with emphasis)
1b) resuming subj with emphasis
1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate)
1d) (anticipating subj)
1e) (emphasising predicate)
1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron
2) that (with article)
Pron — PronounHPp3fs
חֶבְרוֹן (chevron) refers to Hebron, a city in southern Judah known for its association with Abraham. The term also identifies individuals, including a grandson of Levi and a descendant of Caleb. The word is built from the root meaning 'association' and encompasses both a geographical location and familial connections.
חֶבְרוֹן n.pr.loc. Hebron (association, league)
base
חֶבְרוֹן n.pr.m.
grandson of Levi
name in Caleb's family
base
H2275a חֶבְרוֹן Hebron H2275b חֶבְרוֹן . grandson of Levi
. name in Caleb's family
2275 Chebrown kheb-rone'
from 2267; seat of association; Chebron, a place in
Palestine, also the name of two Israelites:--Hebron.
see HEBREW for 02267
חֶבְרוֹן (chev.ron) — Hebron.
Hebron = "association"
a city in south Judah approx 20 south of Jerusalem and approx 20 miles (30 km) north of Beersheba and near where Abraham built an altar
חֶבְרוֹן (chev.ron) — Hebron.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.18;
son of: Kohath (H6955);
brother of: Amram (H6019), Izhar (H3324) and Uzziel (H5816);
father of: Jeriah (H3404), Amariah (H0568I), Jahaziel (H3166I) and Jekameam (H3360)
Also named: chev.ro.ni (חֶבְרוֹנִי "Hebronite" H2276)
§ Hebron = "association"
1) the 3rd son of Kohath and grandson of Levi
2) a descendant of Caleb
חֶבְרוֹן (chev.ron) — Hebron (Valley).
Hebron = "association"
Combined with e.meq (עֵ֫מֶק " Valley" H6010K)
חֶבְרוֹן (chev.ron) — Hebron.
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
Hebron
A community; alliance. (1.) A city in the south end of the valley of Eshcol, about midway between Jerusalem and Beersheba, from which it is distant about 20 miles in a straight line. It was built “seven years before Zoan in Egypt” (Gen. 13:18; Num. 13:22). It still exists under the same name, and is one of the most ancient cities in the world. Its earlier name was Kirjath-arba (Gen. 23:2; Josh. 14:15; 15:3). But “Hebron would appear to have been the original name of the city, and it was not till after Abraham’s stay there that it received the name Kirjath-arba, who [i.e., Arba] was not the founder but the conqueror of the city, having led thither the tribe of the…
(alliance). The third son of Kohath, who was the second son of Levi. (Exodus 6:18; Numbers 3:19; 1 Chronicles 6:2,18; 23:12) He was the founder of a family of Hebronites, (Numbers 3:27; 26:58; 1 Chronicles 26:23,30,31), or Bene-Hebron. (1 Chronicles 15:9; 23:19) A city of Judah, (Joshua 15:54) situated among the mountains, (Joshua 20:7) 20 Roman miles south of Jerusalem, and the same distance north of Beersheba. Hebron is one of the most ancient cities in the…
One of the most ancient cities of Canaan, being built seven years before Tanis, the capital of Lower Egypt, Nu 13:22. It was anciently called Kirjath-arba, (see ARBA,) and Mamre, and was a favorite residence of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Here too they were buried, Ge 14:13-24 23:2-19 35:27. Under Joshua and Caleb the Israelites conquered it from the Canaanites and Anakim, and it was afterwards made a Levitical city of refuge, Jos 14:13-15 15:13 21:11,13 Jud 1:10,20. It was David’s seat of government during the seven years when he reigned over Judah only, 2Sa 2:3 5:5. Here Absalom raised the standard of…
society; friendship
צִיעֹר (Tsiy`or) refers to a location in Palestine, specifically a town in the mountains of Judah. The name is associated with the concept of 'smallness' and is mentioned in Joshua 15:54. It is linked to the root word for 'small' found in Strong's H6819.
צִיעֹר n.pr.loc. Jos 15:54, prob. Ṣâ‛îr, 5 m. NNE. fr. Hebron
ref
H6730 צִיעֹר
6730 Tsiy`or tsee-ore'
from 6819; small; Tsior, a place in Palestine:--Zior.
see HEBREW for 06819
צִיעֹר (tsi.or) — Zior.
§ Zior = "smallness"
a town in the mountains of Judah belonging to the same group as Hebron
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun properHC/Npl
zi'-or (tsi`or; Sorth, or Sior): A town in the hill country of Judah (Jos 15:54); probably Si'air, 4 1/2 miles North-Northeast of Hebron where the Mukam `Aisa (Tomb of Esau) is now shown. It is a considerable village surrounded by cultivated land; a spring exists in the neighborhood; there are rock-cut tombs showing it is an ancient site (PEF, III, 309, Sh XXI).
Zior
Littleness, a city in the mountains of Judah (Josh. 15:54); the modern Si’air, 4 1/2 miles north-north-east of Hebron.
(smallness), a town in the mountain district of Judah. (Joshua 15:54) It belongs to the same group with Hebron.
ship of him that watches
The Hebrew word עִיר (*'iyr*) has meanings related to both excitement and city. It can denote excitement, particularly of terror or rage, as well as refer to a city or town, indicating a place that is guarded or inhabited. The entries suggest a broad application, from fortified cities to simple encampments. There is a specific mention of a man named Ir in 1 Chronicles 4:12.
עִיר n.[m.] excitement;—of terror; of rage
base
עִיר 1092 n.f. city, town
city, town, abode of men
of fortress in a city
appar. fortified place, of any size
base
H5892a עִיר excitement;—of terror; of rage H5892b עִיר city, town . city, town, abode of men
. of fortress in a city
. appar. fortified place, of any size
5892 `iyr eer
or (in the plural) par {awr}; or ayar (Judges 10:4)
{aw-yar'}; from 5782 a city (a place guarded by waking or a
watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or
post):--Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town.
see HEBREW for 05782
עִיר (ir) — excitement.
1) excitement, anguish
1a) of terror
עִיר (ir) — city.
1) city, town (a place of waking, guarded)
1a) city, town (a place of waking, guarded)
1a) city, town
עִיר (ir) — City (of On).
Combined with on (אֹן "On" H0204)
This name means city, town
Another name of on (אֹן "On" H0204)
עִיר (ir) — Ir-.
#A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.12;
son of: Tehinnah (H8468)
N-fp — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
The earliest notice in Scripture of city-building is of Enoch by Cain, in the land of his exile. (Genesis 4:17) After the confusion of tongues the descendants of Nimrod founded Babel, Erech, Accad and Calneh, in the land of Shinar, and Asshur, a branch from the same stock, built Nineveh, Rehoboth-by-the-river, Calah and Resen, the last being "a great city." The earliest description of a city, properly so called, is that of Sodom, (Genesis 19:1-22) Even before the time of Abraham there were cities in Egypt, (Genesis 12:14,15; Numbers 13:22) and the Israelites, during their sojourn there, were employed in building or fortifying the "treasure cities" of Pithom and Raamses.…
תֵּ֫שַׁע (tesha`) means 'nine' and can refer to both the cardinal and ordinal forms of the number. It may also appear in combination with other numbers. The word is possibly derived from the idea of turning towards the next full number, ten.
תֵּ֫שַׁע, תִּשְׁעָה 58 n.m. et f. a nine, nonad
base
H8672 תֵּ֫שַׁע, תִּשְׁעָה nine, nonad
8672 tesha` tay'-shah
or (masculine) tishtah {tish-aw'}; perhaps from 8159 through
the idea of a turn to the next or full number ten; nine or
(ord.) ninth:--nine (+ -teen, + -teenth, -th).
see HEBREW for 08159
תֵּ֫שַׁע (te.sah) — nine.
1) nine, nonad
1a) nine (as cardinal number)
1b) ninth (as ordinal number)
1c) in combination with other numbers
Adj — AdjHAcbsa
חָצֵר (chatser) refers to an enclosure or court, and can also mean a settled abode, settlement, or village, typically appearing in the plural form חֲצֵרִים. The word is derived from a root meaning to enclose, indicating spaces that are surrounded by walls or fences.
חָצֵר 145 n.m. and (oftener) f. enclosure, court
base
[חָצֵר] 46 n.m. settled abode, settlement, village—always pl. abs. חֲצֵרִים
base
H2691a חָצֵר n. m. and (oftener) f. enclosure, court H2691b חָצֵר settled abode, settlement, village—always pl. abs. חֲצֵרִים
2691 chatser khaw-tsare'
(masculine and feminine); from 2690 in its original sense; a
yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly
surrounded with walls):--court, tower, village.
see HEBREW for 02690
חָצֵר (cha.tser) — court.
1) court, enclosure
1a) enclosures
1b) court
חָצֵר (cha.tser) — village.
settled abode, settlement, village, town
Conj | N-cp | Suff — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural construct · suffixHC/Ncmpc/Sp3fp