Nehemiah 3:24 — Word Study
WLCאַחֲרָ֣יו הֶחֱזִ֗יק בִּנּ֛וּי בֶּן־ חֵנָדָ֖ד מִדָּ֣ה שֵׁנִ֑ית מִבֵּ֣ית עֲזַרְיָ֔ה עַד־ הַמִּקְצ֖וֹעַ וְעַד־ הַפִּנָּֽה׃
BSAAfter himʼachar [following, subsequent to] BinnuiBinnûwy [built up, strengthened] sonbên [descendant, offspring] of HenadadChênâdâd [favour, gracious gift] repairedchâzaq■ [restored, strengthened] anothershênîy [second, additional] sectionmiddâh [portion, measure] from the housebayith [starting at, proceeding from, dwelling place, family home] of AzariahʻĂzaryâh [helped by God, assisted by the Lord] toʻad [extending to, reaching] the anglemaqtsôwaʻ [corner, turning point] and the cornerpinnâh [including, as far as, juncture, meeting point]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אַחֲרָ֣יו | after him | Suffix |
| הֶחֱזִ֗יק | he repaired | Verb, Hiphil, perfect third person masculine singular |
| בִּנּ֛וּי | Binnui | Noun proper masculine |
| בֶּן־ | [the] son of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| חֵנָדָ֖ד | Henadad | Noun proper masculine |
| מִדָּ֣ה | a measured portion | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
| שֵׁנִ֑ית | second | Adj |
| מִבֵּ֣ית | from [the] house of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| עֲזַרְיָ֔ה | Azariah | Noun proper masculine |
| עַד־ | to | Preposition |
| הַמִּקְצ֖וֹעַ | the buttress | Particle, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| וְעַד־ | and to | Conjunction, preposition |
| הַפִּנָּֽה׃ | the corner | Particle, noun common feminine singular absolute |
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| BSB | After him, Binnui son of Henadad repaired another section, from the house of Azariah to the angle and the corner, |
| KJV | After him repaired Binnui the son of Henadad another piece, from the house of Azariah unto the turning of the wall, even unto the corner. |
| ASV | After him repaired Binnui the son of Henadad another portion, from the house of Azariah unto the turning of the wall, and unto the corner. |
| YLT | After him hath Binnui son of Henadad strengthened, a second measure, from the house of Azariah unto the angle, and unto the corner. |
| WEB | After him, Binnui the son of Henadad repaired another portion, from the house of Azariah to the turning of the wall, and to the corner. |
| BBE | After him Binnui, the son of Henadad, was working on another part, from the house of Azariah as far as the turning of the wall and the angle. |
Where they part company is חָזַק — see How Translations Differ.
The main clause is followed by two prepositional phrases that provide details on the starting point and extent of the repairs.
6 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Nehemiah 3:24
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Context — The Rebuilding of Jerusalem's Wallgenerated
Nehemiah 3:24 describes the efforts of Binnui son of Henadad, who plays a role in the collective rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. This verse highlights the collaborative nature of the restoration project, as individuals and families work together to repair different sections of the wall, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in the task at hand.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 10:9 | The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel, |
| 2 | Nehemiah 3:11–19 | Malchijah son of Harim and Hasshub son of Pahath-moab repaired another section, as well as the Tower of the Ovens. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 2 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — חָזַק, he.che.Zikgenerated
The Hebrew word חָזַק (chazaq) means to be strong or to strengthen. It encompasses a range of meanings including to support, encourage, and make firm. In this context, it indicates that Binnui was actively involved in the physical strengthening and repairing of the wall, contributing to the overall fortification of Jerusalem.
The verb is in the Hiphil stem, which indicates a causative action, meaning that Binnui did not merely repair but actively caused the wall to be strengthened. This reflects the broader theme of restoration and renewal found throughout Nehemiah, where the rebuilding of the wall symbolizes the revival of the community.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb הֶחֱזִיק, he repaired, governs the entire clause, indicating the main action of Binnui. The structure includes a noun phrase for the subject, Binnui, and a series of prepositional phrases that detail the location and extent of the repairs.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the subject (Binnui) followed by the action (repaired), and then the details of the work, which enhances the narrative flow of the rebuilding efforts.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates חָזַק with ἐκράτησεν, which means 'he held fast' or 'he strengthened.' This choice suggests a focus not just on the act of repairing, but on the act of firmly establishing the wall, indicating a deeper commitment to the strength and security of Jerusalem.
This translation reflects the broader theme of fortification found in Nehemiah, where the physical rebuilding of the walls also symbolizes the strengthening of the community's faith and identity.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Nehemiah 3:24 tells us that Binnui son of Henadad repaired another section of the wall, starting from the house of Azariah to the corner. This verse shows the teamwork involved in rebuilding Jerusalem, with many individuals contributing to the restoration of the city.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Binnui was an Israelite involved in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall, and his name means 'built up.'
The term 'repaired' indicates not only fixing but also strengthening the wall, reflecting the effort to fortify Jerusalem.
Community involvement is crucial in Nehemiah as it demonstrates unity and collective responsibility in restoring Jerusalem.
The corner refers to a specific part of the wall structure, indicating a point where two sections meet, crucial for the wall's stability.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can I contribute to my community in a way that strengthens it, similar to how Binnui contributed to the rebuilding of Jerusalem?
- What are some areas in my life that need 'repair' or strengthening, and how can I address them?
- In what ways can I encourage others to work together for a common goal, as seen in the rebuilding efforts in Nehemiah?
- How does understanding the physical rebuilding of Jerusalem relate to spiritual renewal in my own life?
Commentators on this verse — 6 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Nehemiah 3:24 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAfter him repaired Binnui the son of Henadad, another piece..... Beginning where Azariah ended: unto the turning of the wall, even unto the corner; the corner where the wall turned from the south to the east.
Read John Gill on Nehemiah 3 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAfter him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired the other piece, from the turning of the wall unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on Nehemiah 3 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsNehemiah 3:24 After him repaired Binnui the son of Henadad another piece, from the house of Azariah unto the turning [of the wall], even unto the corner.Ver. 24. Unto the turning of the wall] Namely, from the south side to the east; which turning came with the corner inwards into the city, according to the natural situation of the rock and the valley.
Read John Trapp on Nehemiah 3 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(24) Unto the corner.—The north-eastern angle of the “city of David.”
Read Charles John Ellicott on Nehemiah 3 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges24. Binnui the son of Henadad another piece] R.V. portion. In all probability the same as ‘Bavvai the son of Henadad’ mentioned in Nehemiah 3:18. ‘Binnui’ is mentioned in Nehemiah 10:9 as one of the Levites. We have either to suppose that ‘Bavvai’ in Nehemiah 3:18 is a corruption for Binnui, or as some have held, that Binnui is the name of the Levitical house of which Bavvai was the chief representative. Of these alternatives the former is preferable. For (1) the reading in Nehemiah 3:18 is doubtful; (2) the names in these verses are clearly those of priests and Levites; (3) ‘Binnui’ is mentioned in Nehemiah 10:9 as a leading Levite. He may very well have assisted in one portion of the…
Read Cambridge on Nehemiah 3 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible24. The turning… the corner — These points seem to have belonged either to the wall of the temple enclosure, or to that which separated the upper from the lower city; but all attempts to locate them
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Nehemiah 3 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
After him, Binnui son of Henadad repaired another section, from the house of Azariah to the angle and the corner,
After him, Binnui the son of Henadad repaired another portion, from the house of Azariah to the turning of the wall, and to the corner.
After him, Binnui son of Henadad repaired another section, from the house of Azariah to the angle and the corner,
After him Binnui son of Henadad worked on another section, from the house of Azariah to the buttress and the corner.
Tyndale line
After him repaired Binnui the son of Henadad another piece, from the house of Azariah unto the turning of the wall, even unto the corner.
After him repaired Binnui the son of Henadad another portion, from the house of Azariah unto the turning of the wall, and unto the corner.
After him repaired Binnui the son of Henadad another portion, from the house of Azariah unto the turning of the wall, and unto the corner.
After him repaired Binnui, the son of Henadad, another piece, from the house of Azariah to the turning of the wall , even to the corner.
After him fortified Binnui, the sonne of Henadad another portion, from the house of Azariah vnto the turning and vnto the corner.
Strictly literal
After him repaired Binnui the son of Henadad another piece, from the house of Azariah to the angle, as far as the corner.
After him hath Binnui son of Henadad strengthened, a second measure, from the house of Azariah unto the angle, and unto the corner.
After him Binnui son of Henadad has strengthened a second measure, from the house of Azariah to the angle, and to the corner.
Next to him repaired Binnui the son of Chenadad another division, from the house of 'Azaryah as far as the angle, and as far as the corner.
After him Binnui son of Henadad repaired another section, from the house of Azariah to the corner of the wall.
From the Latin
After him built Bennui the son of Hanadad another measure, from the house of Azarias unto the bending, and unto the corner.
Simplified
Next was Binnui, son of Henadad, who repaired another section, from Azariah's house to where the wall turns and the corner.
After him Binnui, the son of Henadad, was working on another part, from the house of Azariah as far as the turning of the wall and the angle.
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 (MT) of Nehemiah 3:24 states that Binnui son of Henadad repaired another section from the house of Azariah to the angle and the corner. The Septuagint (LXX) closely matches the MT, with 12 out of 13 words agreeing, though the word order and articles differ due to the nature of Greek syntax. The Samaritan Pentateuch and the Dead Sea Scrolls do not provide additional evidence for this verse, so their readings are not available for comparison. Overall, the MT and LXX show significant agreement in this passage, highlighting the consistency across these ancient texts.
אַחֲרָ֣יו הֶחֱזִ֗יק בִּנּ֛וּי בֶּן־ חֵנָדָ֖ד מִדָּ֣ה שֵׁנִ֑ית מִבֵּ֣ית עֲזַרְיָ֔ה עַד־ הַמִּקְצ֖וֹעַ וְעַד־ הַפִּנָּֽה׃
12 of the 13 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
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Lexicons — every word in Nehemiah 3:24
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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 אַחַר (*achar*) primarily denotes the concept of 'after' or 'behind' in both spatial and temporal contexts. It functions as a substantive, adverb, preposition, and conjunction, indicating a following part or time. The related form אַחֲרַי (*acharai*) refers to a person who turns backwards. There is a reference to Proverbs 28:23 in relation to the latter.
אַחַר prop. subst. the hinder or following part
adv.
of place, behind
of time, afterwards
prep.
of place, behind, after
of time, after
conj. after that.
H310a אַחַר prop. subst. the hinder or following part . adv. . of place, behind
. of time, afterwards
. prep. . of place, behind, after
. of time, after
. conj. after that.
H310b אַחֲרַי a man that turneth backwards.
310 'achar akh-ar'
from 309; properly, the hind part; generally used as an
adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses):--after
(that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side),
behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from,
hereafter, hinder end, + out (over) live, + persecute,
posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth),
when, with.
see HEBREW for 0309
אַחַר (a.char) — after.
1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time)
1a) as an adverb
1a1) behind (of place)
1a2) afterwards (of time)
1b) as a preposition
1b1) behind, after (of place)
1b2) after (of time)
1b3) besides
1c) as a conjunction
1c) after that
1d) as a substantive
1d1) hinder part
1e) with other prepositions
1e1) from behind
1e2) from following after
אַחֲרַי (a.cha.ray) — backwards.
backwards (of a man that turns backwards)
Prep | Suff — SuffixHAcmpc/Sp3ms
The Hebrew word חָזַק (chazaq) means to be strong or to strengthen. It encompasses a range of meanings including to support, encourage, and make firm, as well as to seize or hold fast. The word can be used in various forms, such as to strengthen oneself or to display strength. There is no significant disagreement among lexicons regarding its meanings.
חָזַק 291 vb. be or grow firm, strong, strengthen
Qal
intrans. be or grow strong
transit. only strengthened him not
Pi.
make strong (physically)
strengthen the hands (acc.) of anyone, sustain, encourage
make strong = bold, encourage
make firm
make rigid, hard, i.e. perverse, obstinate, harden
Hiph.
make strong, strengthen
make firm, the kingdom
display strength
make severe, of battle
support
= repair
prevail
esp. take or keep hold of, seize, grasp
Hithp.
strengthen oneself
put forth strength, use one's strength
withstand
hold strongly with
base
H2388 חָזַק be or grow firm, strong, strengthen .. intrans. be or grow strong
. transit. only strengthened him not
. . make strong (physically)
. strengthen the hands (acc.) of anyone, sustain, encourage
. make strong = bold, encourage
. make firm
. make rigid, hard, i.e. perverse, obstinate, harden
. . . make strong, strengthen
. make firm, the kingdom
. display strength
. make severe, of battle
. support
. = repair
. prevail
. esp. take or keep hold of, seize, grasp
. . strengthen oneself
. put forth strength, use one's strength
. withstand
. hold strongly with
2388 chazaq khaw-zak'
a primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong
(figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help,
repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer:--aid,
amend, X calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant,
constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly),
encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make
hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play
the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered,
repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be
stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold),
be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand.
חָזַק (cha.zaq) — to strengthen: strengthen.
: strengthen/support/encourage
1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be strong, grow strong
1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon
1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure
1a1c) to press, be urgent
1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense)
1a1e) to be severe, be grievous
1a2) to strengthen
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to make strong
1b2) to restore to strength, give strength
1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage
1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage
1b5) to make firm
1b6) to make rigid, make hard
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to make strong, strengthen
1c2) to make firm
1c3) to display strength
1c4) to make severe
1c5) to support
1c6) to repair
1c7) to prevail, prevail upon
1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support
1c9) to hold, contain
1d) (Hithpael)
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · perfect third person masculine singularHVhp3ms
בִּנּוּי (Binnui) means "built up" and refers to a man from the time of the Exile and Return. He is noted as an exile returnee with Zerubbabel and a Levite during Ezra's time, with several individuals sharing this name, some of whom took foreign wives. The name appears in various contexts, particularly in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.
בִּנּוּי n.pr.m.
head of family that returned with Zerubbabel
a Levite of Ezra’s time
Israelites of Ezra’s time
base
H1131 בִּנּוּי
1131 Binnuwy bin-noo'-ee
from 1129; built up; Binnui, an Israelite:--Binnui.
see HEBREW for 01129
בִּנּוּי (bin.nuy) — Binnui.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.10; also called Binnui at Neh.7.15;
Another spelling of ba.ni (בָּנִי "Bani" H1137Q)
§ Binnui = "built up"
1) an exile returnee with Zerubbabel, son of Henadad, who assisted at the reparation of the wall of Jerusalem, under Nehemiah
2) a Levite in time of Ezra, father of Noadiah
3) another Levite in time of Ezra, who took a foreign wife
4) still another Levite in time of Ezra, who took a foreign wife
בִּנּוּי (bin.nuy) — Binnui.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.33;
father of: Noadiah (H5129)
§ Binnui = "built up"
1) an exile returnee with Zerubbabel, son of Henadad, who assisted at the reparation of the wall of Jerusalem, under Nehemiah
2) a Levite in time of Ezra, father of Noadiah
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
(familyship). A Levite, father of Noadiah. (Ezra 8:33) One who had taken a foreign wife. (Ezra 10:30) Another Israelite who had also taken a foreign wife. (Ezra 10:38) Altered from BANI in the corresponding list in Ezra. (Nehemiah 7:15) A Levite, son of Henadad, who assisted at the reparation of the wall of Jerusalem, under Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 3:24; 10:9)
building
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
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…
חֵנָדָד (Chenadad) means 'favor of Hadad' and refers to a Levite chief mentioned during the Exile and Return period. He is noted in the context of the rebuilding of the temple, appearing in Ezra 3:9 and Nehemiah 3:18 and 3:24 as the head of a family of Levites.
חֵנָדָד n.pr.m. (favour of Hadad)—Levite chief
base
H2582 חֵנָדָד
2582 Chenadad khay-naw-dawd'
probably from 2580 and l908; favor of Hadad; Chenadad, an
Israelite:--Henadad.
see HEBREW for 02580
see HEBREW for 0l908
חֵנָדָד (che.na.dad) — Henadad.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.3.9
§ Henadad = "favour of Hadad"
head of a family of Levites who took part in the rebuilding of the temple
חֵנָדָד (che.na.dad) — Henadad.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.18;
father of: Bavvai (H0942)
§ Henadad = "favour of Hadad"
head of a family of Levites who took part in the rebuilding of the temple
חֵנָדָד (che.na.dad) — Henadad.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.24;
father of: Binnui (H1131K)
§ Henadad = "favour of Hadad"
head of a family of Levites who took part in the rebuilding of the temple
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Henadad
Favour of Hadad, the name of a Levite after the Captivity (Ezra 3:9).
(grace of Hadad), the head of a family of the Levites who took a prominent part in the rebuilding of the temple. (Ezra 3:9)
grace of the beloved
מִדָּה (middah) is a feminine noun meaning measure or measurement, encompassing concepts like stature, size, and garment. It can also refer to tribute, as noted in Nehemiah 5:4. The word is derived from a root that implies extension in height or breadth, indicating its use in various contexts related to measurement.
ref
H4060a מִדָּה measure, measurement, stature, size, garment H4060b מִדָּה tribute
4060 middah mid-daw'
feminine of 4055; properly, extension, i.e. height or
breadth; also a measure (including its standard); hence a
portion (as measured) or a vestment; specifically, tribute (as
measured):--garment, measure(-ing, meteyard, piece, size,
(great) stature, tribute, wide.
see HEBREW for 04055
מִדָּה (mid.dah) — measure.
1) measure, measurement, stature, size, garment
1a) measure, act of measurement
1b) measurement, size
1c) measured portion, extent
1d) garment
מִדָּה (mid.dah) — tribute.
(BDB) tribute
Aramaic equivalent: mid.dah (מִנְדָּה "tribute" H4061)
מִדָּה (mid.dah) — `great stature`.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.20;
son of: Rapha (H7497A);
brother of: Goliath (H1555), Ishbi-benob (H3430), Saph (H5593), Lahmi (H3902)
§ (BDB) tribute
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
שֵׁנִי (sheniy) means 'second' and can also imply 'again' or 'another.' It is an ordinal number used to denote position or sequence, as well as to indicate repetition. The word is derived from a root meaning 'double' and appears in various contexts in the Old Testament.
שֵׁנִי m. שֵׁנִית f. 157 adj.num.ord. second
base
H8145 שֵׁנִי m. שֵׁנִית f. adj. num. ord. second
8145 sheniy shay-nee'
from 8138; properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially,
again:--again, either (of them), (an-)other, second (time).
see HEBREW for 08138
שֵׁנִי (she.ni) — second.
1) second
1a) second (the ordinal number)
1b) again (a second time)
1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Adj — AdjHAofsa
The Hebrew word בַּיִת (*bayith*) means 'house' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including dwelling, family, and place. It can refer to physical structures, such as homes and temples, as well as metaphorical uses like the body or household affairs. The word is built from the root related to 'between' and appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament.
בֵּית fem. of בַּיִן, בֵּין prep. between
base
בַּ֫יִת 2034 n.m. house
house
place
receptacle
of house as containing a family
household, family (592 t.)
house, including household affairs
lit. housewards, hence metaph. inwards
מִבַּיִת
adv. on the inside
prep. within
base
H1004a בֵּית fem. of בַּיִן, בֵּין prep. between H1004b בַּ֫יִת house
1004 bayith bah'-yith
probably from 1129 abbreviated; a house (in the greatest
variation of applications, especially family, etc.):--court,
daughter, door, + dungeon, family, + forth of, X great as
would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter)house(-hold),
inside(-ward), palace, place, + prison, + steward, + tablet,
temple, web, + within(-out).
see HEBREW for 01129
בֵּית (bet) — place.
nm
place, origin, between
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — house: home.
: home/temple/building
nm
1) house
1a) house, dwelling habitation
1b) shelter or abode of animals
1c) human bodies (fig.)
1d) of Sheol
1e) of abode of light and darkness
1f) of land of Ephraim
2) place
3) receptacle
4) home, house as containing a family
5) household, family
5a) those belonging to the same household
5b) family of descendants, descendants as organized body
6) household affairs
7) inwards (metaph.)
8) (TWOT) temple
adv
9) on the inside
prep
10) within
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth-(ashbea).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
Combined with ash.be.a (אַשְׁבֵּעַ "Ashbea" H0791)
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth (Haggan).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
Combined with hag (גַּן "Haggan" H1588)
בַּ֫יִת (ba.yit) — Beth-(togarmah).
nm
This name is used for a house, habitation
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHR/Ncmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
The Hebrew word עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ (*Azaryah*) means 'Jah has helped' and is a personal name associated with numerous figures in the Old Testament, including kings, priests, and Levites. It is derived from the roots meaning 'to help' and 'Yah' (God). The entries highlight various individuals named Azariah, including a king of Judah and a friend of Daniel, but do not present any significant disagreements among lexicons.
עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ, עֲזַרְיָה n.pr.m. (י׳ hath helped); Azariah
king of Judah
officer of Sol.
id. prophet
sons of Jehosh.
priests
Levites
a temple captain
wall-builder
one with Zerub.
12:33.
Ephraimite
name in Judah
base
H5838 עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ, עֲזַרְיָה
5838 `Azaryah az-ar-yaw'
or mAzaryahuw {az-ar-yaw'-hoo}; from 5826 and 3050; Jah has
helped; Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites:--Azariah.
see HEBREW for 05826
see HEBREW for 03050
עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ (a.zar.yah) — Azariah.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.4.2;
son of: Ahimaaz (H0290H);
father of: Johanan (H3110J)
§ Azariah = "Jehovah has helped"
1) son of king Amaziah of Judah and king of Judah himself for 52 years; also 'Uzziah'
2) the godly friend of Daniel who Nebuchadnezzar renamed Abednego; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord
2a) also, 'Abednego' (H5664 or H5665)
3) son of Nathan and an officer of Solomon; perhaps David's grandson and Solomon's nephew
4) a prophet in the days of king Asa of Judah
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Azariah
Whom Jehovah helps. (1.) Son of Ethan, of the tribe of Judah (1 Chr. 2:8).
(2.) Son of Ahimaaz, who succeeded his grandfather Zadok as high priest (1 Chr. 6:9; 1 Kings 4:2) in the days of Solomon. He officiated at the consecration of the temple (1 Chr. 6:10).
(3.) The son of Johanan, high priest in the reign of Abijah and Asa (2 Chr. 6:10, 11).
(4.) High priest in the reign of Uzziah, king of Judah (2 Kings 14:21; 2 Chr. 26:17-20). He was contemporary with the prophets Isaiah, Amos, and Joel.
(whom the Lord helps) a common name in Hebrew, and especially in the families of the priests of the line of Eleazar, whose name has precisely the same meaning as Azariah. It is nearly identical, and is often confounded, with Ezra as well as with Zerahiah and Seraiah. The principal persons who bore this name were-- Son of Ahimaaz. (1 Chronicles 6:9) He appears from (1 Kings 4:2) to have succeeded Zadok, his grandfather, in the high priesthood, in the reign of Solomon, Ahimaaz having died before Zadok. (B.C. About 1000.) [AHIMAAZ] A chief officer of Solomon’s, the son of Nathan, perhaps David’s grandson. (1 Kings 4:5) Tenth king of Judah, more frequently called Uzziah. (2 Kings…
A king of Judah, 2Ki 15:1-7. In 2Ch 26:1-23, and elsewhere, he is called Uzziah. He began to reign at sixteen years of age, B. C. 806. The first part of his reign was prosperous and happy; but afterwards, presuming to offer incense in the temple, he was smitten with leprosy, and continued a leper till his death, 2Ch 26:16- 23. This name was very common among the Jews, and was borne by many briefly referred to in Scripture.
עַד (ad) primarily functions as a preposition, adverb, or conjunction meaning 'until,' 'up to,' or 'as far as.' It can denote spatial, temporal, or degree-related contexts, such as 'even to' or 'while.' The entries indicate its use in poetry and in various combinations, but there is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
עַד, in poetry עֲדֵי prep. as far as, even to, up to, until, while
prep.
of space
Of time
Of degree
conj.
until
While
Of degree, to the point that, so that even (rare)
עַד לְ, a strengthened form for עַד. Thus
of space
Of time
Of degree
base
H5704 עַד, in poetry עֲדֵי as far as, even to, up to, until, while . prep. . of space
. Of time
. Of degree
. conj. . until
. While
. Of degree, to the point that, so that even (rare)
. עַד לְ, a strengthened form for עַד. Thus . of space
. Of time
. Of degree
5704 `ad ad
properly, the same as 5703 (used as a preposition, adverb or
conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long,
or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during,
while, until) or degree (equally with):--against, and, as,
at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as),
(hither-)to, + how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that,
till, toward, until, when, while, (+ as) yet.
see HEBREW for 05703
עַד (ad) — till.
prep
1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as
1a) of space
1a1) as far as, up to, even to
1b) in combination
1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from)
1c) of time
1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end
1d) of degree
1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like
conj
2) until, while, to the point that, so that even
Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Prep — PrepositionHR
מִקְצֹעַ (maqtsowa`) refers to a corner structure or buttress, specifically an inner corner-buttress, as well as an angle or recess. It is derived from the root meaning to bend, indicating a place where angles meet. The term is associated with fortifications, particularly in Jerusalem.
מִקְצֹעַ n.m. place of corner-structure, (inner) corner-buttress (as (place of) cutting off of an inner angle if √ rightly expl.)
base
H4740 מִקְצֹעַ place of corner-structure, (inner) corner-buttress (as (place of) cutting off of an inner angle if √ rightly expl.)
4740 maqtsowa` mak-tso'-ah
or maqtsoa {mak-tso-ah}; or (feminine) maqtso-ah
{mak-tso-aw'}; from 7106 in the denominative sense of bending;
an angle or recess:--corner, turning.
see HEBREW for 07106
מִקְצֹעַ (maq.tso.a) — Angle.
Angle, part of the fortifications of Jerusalem
This name means a corner structure, buttress
מִקְצֹעַ (maq.tso.a) — corner.
1) place of corner structure, corner buttress, inner corner-buttress
1a) corner post, buttress-place, buttress
Also means: me.quts.ah (מְקֻצְעָה "corner" H4742)
Art | N-ms — Particle · noun common masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ncmsa
עַד (ad) primarily functions as a preposition, adverb, or conjunction meaning 'until,' 'up to,' or 'as far as.' It can denote spatial, temporal, or degree-related contexts, such as 'even to' or 'while.' The entries indicate its use in poetry and in various combinations, but there is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
עַד, in poetry עֲדֵי prep. as far as, even to, up to, until, while
prep.
of space
Of time
Of degree
conj.
until
While
Of degree, to the point that, so that even (rare)
עַד לְ, a strengthened form for עַד. Thus
of space
Of time
Of degree
base
H5704 עַד, in poetry עֲדֵי as far as, even to, up to, until, while . prep. . of space
. Of time
. Of degree
. conj. . until
. While
. Of degree, to the point that, so that even (rare)
. עַד לְ, a strengthened form for עַד. Thus . of space
. Of time
. Of degree
5704 `ad ad
properly, the same as 5703 (used as a preposition, adverb or
conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long,
or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during,
while, until) or degree (equally with):--against, and, as,
at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as),
(hither-)to, + how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that,
till, toward, until, when, while, (+ as) yet.
see HEBREW for 05703
עַד (ad) — till.
prep
1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as
1a) of space
1a1) as far as, up to, even to
1b) in combination
1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from)
1c) of time
1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end
1d) of degree
1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like
conj
2) until, while, to the point that, so that even
Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
HC/R — Conjunction · prepositionHC/R
פִּנָּה (pinnah) means 'corner' and can refer to the corner of square objects or figuratively to a chief or chieftain. It is derived from a related word meaning 'to turn.' The entries indicate its use in contexts like a bulwark or pinnacle, but do not provide specific verse references.
פִּנָּה 28 n.f. corner
base
H6438 פִּנָּה corner
6438 pinnah pin-naw'
feminine of 6434; an angle; by implication, a pinnacle;
figuratively, a chieftain:--bulwark, chief, corner, stay,
tower.
see HEBREW for 06434
פִּנָּה (pin.nah) — Corner (Gate).
This name means corner, to turn, to turn back
פִּנָּה (pin.nah) — corner.
1) corner
1a) corner (of square objects)
1b) corner (of ruler or chief-fig.)
Also means: pen (פֵּן "Corner" H6434)
Art | N-fs — Particle · noun common feminine singular absoluteHTd/Ncfsa
kor'-ner (miqtsoa`, pe'ah, pinnah; arche, gonia, akrogoniaios): In Ex 26:24; Eze 41:22; 46:21,22, miqtsoa`, "angle" is translated "corner"; pe'ah, "side," "quarter" and pinnah "corner," "front," "chief," are more frequently so translated, e.g. Ex 25:26; Le 19:9; Jer 9:26; 25:23; and Ex 27:2; 1Ki 7:34; Ps 118:22; Isa 28:16 ("corner-stone"); Jer 51:26.…
Corner
The angle of a house (Job 1:19) or a street (Prov. 7:8). “Corners” in Neh. 9:22 denotes the various districts of the promised land allotted to the Israelites. In Num. 24:17, the “corners of Moab” denotes the whole land of Moab. The “corner of a field” (Lev. 19:9; 23:22) is its extreme part, which was not to be reaped. The Jews were prohibited from cutting the “corners,” i.e., the extremities, of the hair and whiskers running round the ears (Lev. 19:27; 21:5). The “four corners of the earth” in Isa. 11:12 and…
The "corner" of the field was not allowed, (Leviticus 19:9) to be wholly reaped. It formed a right of the poor to carry off what was so left, and this was a part of the maintenance from the soil to which that class were entitled. Under the scribes, minute legislation fixed one-sixtieth as the portion of a field which was to be left for the legal "corner." The proportion being thus fixed, all the grain might be reaped, and enough to satisfy the regulation subsequently separated from the whole crop. This "corner" was, like the gleaning, tithe-free.