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WLCוַיָּ֜קָם עַֽל־ מַֽעֲלֵ֣ה הַלְוִיִּ֗ם יֵשׁ֨וּעַ וּבָנִ֜י קַדְמִיאֵ֧ל שְׁבַנְיָ֛ה בֻּנִּ֥י שֵׁרֵבְיָ֖ה בָּנִ֣י כְנָ֑נִי וַֽיִּזְעֲקוּ֙ בְּק֣וֹל גָּד֔וֹל אֶל־ יְהוָ֖ה אֱלֹהֵיהֶֽם׃

BSAAnd the LevitesLêvîyîy [descendants of Levi, servants of God] JeshuaYêshûwaʻ BaniBânîy KadmielQadmîyʼêl ShebaniahShᵉbanyâh BunniBunnîy SherebiahShêrêbᵉyâh BaniBânîy and ChenaniKᵉnânîy stoodqûwm [rose up, took their position] onʻal the raised platformmaʻăleh [stairs, ascent] and cried outzâʻaq [with a loud voice, shouted] in a loudgâdôwl voiceqôwl [great, powerful sound] toʼêl the LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah, the Lord God] their Godʼĕlôhîym [Elohim, the supreme Creator]

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Nehemiah 9:4quick helps
In a sentenceThe Levites stood on a raised platform and called out loudly to Yahweh, their God.
Who is speakingThe Levites, including Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, and Chenani.
Where we areThis scene occurs during a public reading of the Law, where the Levites lead the people in worship.
The hard wordיָּ֜קָם
Take awayThe Levites took their position to worship and call upon God.
8 commentators on this verse Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them › clause verbקוּם The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
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Deep Study — Nehemiah 9:4

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Context — The Public Reading of the Lawgenerated

3While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and they spent another quarter of the day in confession and worship of the LORD their God.
4And the Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani—stood on the raised platform and cried out in a loud voice to the LORD their God.
5Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.
6You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.

Nehemiah 9:4 describes a moment when the Levites, who are descendants of Levi, stood on a raised platform to lead the people in worship. They called out to Yahweh, their God, after reading from the Book of the Law. This event highlights the importance of worship and the role of the Levites in the spiritual life of Israel, as seen in the surrounding verses of Nehemiah 9:3 and Nehemiah 9:5.


Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
1Nehemiah 9:5Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.
2Nehemiah 8:7The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places.
3Nehemiah 10:9–13The Levites: Jeshua son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel,
4Nehemiah 12:8The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving.
52 Chronicles 20:19And the Levites from the Kohathites and Korahites stood up to praise the LORD, the God of Israel, shouting in a very loud voice.

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


The Key Word יָּ֜קָם, vai.Ya.komgenerated

The verb קוּם (qum) means to rise or stand up, indicating a physical action of standing. It can also imply a sense of authority or readiness, as seen in various contexts throughout the Hebrew Scriptures.

In this verse, the Levites are actively participating in worship by standing up to address the people and call upon God. The parsing indicates it is in the sequential imperfect tense, showing that this action is part of an ongoing worship event.


How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated

This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.


Sentence Structuregenerated

The main verb is יָּ֜קָם, he stood, which governs the entire sentence. The structure includes a prepositional phrase indicating location, a noun phrase identifying the subject (the Levites), and a second clause that describes their action of crying out.

The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the Levites standing first, setting the scene for their subsequent action of calling out to God. This structure highlights their role in the worship service.


Septuagint Backgroundgenerated

The Septuagint translates יָּ֜קָם as ἔστη (estē), meaning 'he stood.' This choice captures the same action but may reflect a slightly different nuance in the Greek context.

The use of ἔστη suggests a focus on the act of standing as a position of authority or readiness, aligning with the role of the Levites in leading worship.


In plain words — the whole versegenerated

Nehemiah 9:4 shows the Levites standing on a raised platform and calling out to Yahweh, their God. This moment is part of a larger gathering where the people are being led in worship and confession to God.


Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated

Who were the Levites?

The Levites were the descendants of Levi, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, set apart for religious duties and service to God.

What does it mean that they stood on a raised platform?

Standing on a raised platform indicates a position of authority and visibility, allowing the Levites to lead the people in worship effectively.

Why did the Levites cry out to God?

The Levites cried out to God as part of their worship, expressing their devotion and calling upon Him for help and guidance.

What is the significance of the loud voice?

Crying out in a loud voice signifies urgency and earnestness in their worship, reflecting the importance of their communication with God.


Reflection Questionsgenerated

  1. How can I actively participate in worship in my own life, similar to how the Levites did?
  2. What are some ways I can express my devotion to God more earnestly?
  3. In what situations do I feel called to 'stand up' for my faith like the Levites?
  4. How can I encourage others to join in worship and prayer as the Levites did?

Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse

Each of these wrote on Nehemiah 9:4 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.

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

Then stood up upon the stairs of the Levites,.... On an ascent; an elevated place where the Levites used to stand when they sang at the time of sacrifice, and where they might be seen and heard by

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

Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the LORD their God. Then stood up upon the stairs.

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

Upon the stairs, of the Levites, or, upon the scaffold, &c., i.e. upon such stairs, or rather scaffolds, or pulpits, as the Levites used to stand upon when they taught the people. But you must not think that all the persons here named stood in one place, and uttered the following words together, which would have caused great confusion in their speeches, by which means but few of the people could have distinctly heard or understood them; but that they stood upon several pulpits, each of them either teaching of that part of the congregation which was allotted to him, or praying or blessing God with them. Cried with a loud voice; thereby testifying their deep sense of their sins and miseries…

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

Nehemiah 9:4 Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, [and] Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the LORD their God.Ver. 4. Then stood up] Each of these eight in his turn, or each in his own proper place; the people being, for more convenience sake, divided into eight several congregations. And cried with a loud voice] Verbis non modo disertis, sed et exertis, Words not only of eloquence but shouted out, of that God might hear (which yet he can do very well without any audible voice, Exodus 14:15 1 Kings 22:32), and all the people might hear, and join in prayer. Unto the Lord their God] As being in covenant with them.…

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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(4) Stairs, of the Levites.—The scaffold of the Levites, without the comma: the steps of ascent to the pulpit of Ezra (Nehemiah 8:2). Bani, and Chenani.—Probably, Binnui and Haman (Nehemiah 10:9-10). Their God.—When the people are called upon (Nehemiah 9:5), it is “your God”; hence these eight Levites offered a prayer which is not inserted.

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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

4. upon the stairs (Marg. Or, scaffold) of the Levites] R.V. upon the stairs of the Levites. According to a common but inaccurate punctuation of the A.V., of the Levites is applied to the list of names which follows. It refers to the pulpit or stage erected for the Levites, that they might read the Law and conduct the service standing in view of the people. Cf. Nehemiah 8:4. For the word rendered ‘stairs’ (LXX. ἀνάβασις. Vulg. ‘gradus’) compare Nehemiah 12:37. It more generally appears as ‘ascent,’ e.g. Joshua 10:10; 2 Samuel 15:30; Isaiah 15:5. Jeshua, &c.] See note on Nehemiah 8:7; cf. Nehemiah 10:9. Kadmiel] cf. Nehemiah 10:9. Bani … Bunni … Bani] The repetition of Bani’s name is…

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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The Septuagint and the Vulgate remove the comma after “stairs.” By the “stairs (or scaffold) of the Levites” is to be understood as an elevated platform from which they could the better address and

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

4. Stairs — Margin, scaffold. Probably the same platform, or “pulpit of wood,” used for the same purpose on the first day of the month.Nehemiah 8:4.

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

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

Modern formal

BSBBerean Standard Bible2020

And the Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani—stood on the raised platform and cried out in a loud voice to the LORD their God.

WEBWorld English Bible2000

Then Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani of the Levites stood up on the stairs, and cried with a loud voice to Yahweh their God.

MSBMajority Standard Bible2022

And the Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani—stood on the raised platform and cried out in a loud voice to the LORD their God.

NETBNew English Translation2006

Then the Levites – Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Kenani – stood on the steps and called out loudly to the LORD their God.

Tyndale line

KJVKing James Version1611

¶ Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the LORD their God.

ASVAmerican Standard Version1901

Then stood up upon the stairs of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto Jehovah their God.

RVARevised Version, American1894

Then stood up upon the stairs of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the LORD their God.

NWBWebster's Bible1833

Then stood upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice to the LORD their God.

GNVGeneva Bible1599

Then stoode vp vpon the staires of the Leuites Ieshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cryed with a loud voyce vnto the Lord their God.

Strictly literal

DBYDarby Translation1890

Then stood up upon the platform of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, Chenani, and cried with a loud voice to Jehovah their God.

YLTYoung's Literal Translation1862

And there stand up on the ascent, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, Chenani, and they cry with a loud voice unto Jehovah their God.

LSVLiteral Standard Version2020

And there stand up on the ascent, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, Chenani, and they cry with a loud voice to their God YHWH.

ILTInterlinear Literal Translation2000

Then stood up upon the stairs of the Levites, Jeshua' and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebanyah, Bunni, Sherebyah, Bani, and Kenani, and they cried with a loud voice unto the Lord their God.

ULBUnlocked Literal Bible2017

The Levites, Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Kenani, stood on the stairs and they called out with a loud voice to Yahweh their God.

From the Latin

DRADouay-Rheims (Challoner)1899

And there stood up upon the seep of the Levites, Josue, and Bani, and Cedmihel, Sabania, Bonni, Sarebias, Bani, and Chanani: and they cried with a loud voice to the Lord their God.

Simplified

FBVFree Bible Version2020

The Levites stood on the stage and called out loudly to the Lord their God. (Their names were Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani.)

BBEBible in Basic English1949

Then Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani took their places on the steps of the Levites, crying in a loud voice to the Lord their God.

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.

וַandclauseverbיָּ֜קָםhe.stoodprepositional phrase · prepositionalעַֽלonnoun phraseמַֽעֲלֵ֣הthe.platformnoun phraseהַofלְוִיִּ֗םthe.Levitesnoun phrase · subjectיֵשׁ֨וּעַJeshuaוּandnoun phraseבָנִ֜יBaniקַדְמִיאֵ֧לKadmielשְׁבַנְיָ֛הShebaniahבֻּנִּ֥יBunniשֵׁרֵבְיָ֖הSherebiahבָּנִ֣יBaniכְנָ֑נִיKenaniוַֽandclauseverbיִּזְעֲקוּ֙they.cried.outprepositional phrase · prepositionalבְּwithnoun phraseק֣וֹלa.voiceגָּד֔וֹלgreatprepositional phrase · prepositionalאֶלtonoun phraseיְהוָ֖הYahwehnoun phraseאֱלֹהֵיGodהֶֽםtheir

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 agree on the wording of this verse, with the Septuagint providing a direct correspondence to the Hebrew without any significant variations.

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

וַיָּ֜קָם עַֽל־ מַֽעֲלֵ֣ה הַלְוִיִּ֗ם יֵשׁ֨וּעַ וּבָנִ֜י קַדְמִיאֵ֧ל שְׁבַנְיָ֛ה בֻּנִּ֥י שֵׁרֵבְיָ֖ה בָּנִ֣י כְנָ֑נִי וַֽיִּזְעֲקוּ֙ בְּק֣וֹל גָּד֔וֹל אֶל־ יְהוָ֖ה אֱלֹהֵיהֶֽם׃

Septuagintthe Greek the translators chose, word by word
וַיָּ֜קָםἔστηעַֽל־ἐπὶמַֽעֲלֵ֣הἀναβάσειהַלְוִיִּ֗םλευιτῶνיֵשׁ֨וּעַἰησοῦςוּבָנִ֜יυἱοὶקַדְמִיאֵ֧לκαδμιηλשְׁבַנְיָ֛הσαξανιαבֻּנִּ֥יυἱὸςשֵׁרֵבְיָ֖הσαραβιαבָּנִ֣יυἱοὶכְנָ֑נִיξανανιוַֽיִּזְעֲקוּ֙ἐβόησανבְּק֣וֹלφωνῇגָּד֔וֹלμεγάλῃאֶל־πρὸςיְהוָ֖הκύριονאֱלֹהֵיהֶֽם׃θεὸν

18 of the 18 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.

Nehemiah 9:4לֵבand he stooand he stoodלֵבעַלononעַלמַעֲלֶה[the] platf[the] platform מַעֲלֶהלֵוִיthe Levitesthe LevitesלֵוִייְהוֹשׁוּעַJeshuaJeshuaיְהוֹשׁוּעַבָּנִיand Baniand BaniבָּנִיקַדְמִיאֵלKadmielKadmielקַדְמִיאֵלשְׁבַנְיָהShebaniahShebaniahשְׁבַנְיָהבֻּנִּיBunniBunniבֻּנִּישֵׁרֵֽבְיָהSherebiahSherebiahשֵׁרֵֽבְיָהבָּנִיBaniBaniבָּנִיכְּנָנִיKenaniKenaniכְּנָנִיזָעַקand they crand they cried זָעַקקוֹלwith a voicwith a voiceקוֹלגָּדוֹלgreatgreatגָּדוֹלאֶלtotoאֶליהוהYahwehYahwehיהוהאֱלֹהִיםGod theirGod theirאֱלֹהִיםבָּנָהto buildto buildבָּנָהעָלָהto ascend:to ascend: riseעָלָהלֵוִיLeviLeviלֵוִיקֶ֫דֶםfront: easfront: eastקֶ֫דֶםשָׁרָבscorchingscorchingשָׁרָבכַּנָּהכַּנָּהגָּדַלto magnifyto magnifyגָּדַלהָיָהto beto beהָיָהעַלheightheightעַליְהוֹשׁוּעַJoshuaJoshuaיְהוֹשׁוּעַשֶׁבְנָאShebnaShebnaשֶׁבְנָאיָהּLORDLORDיָהּאֱלֹהַּgodgodאֱלֹהַּהוֹדִיָּהHodiahHodiahהוֹדִיָּהקַדְמִיאֵלKadmielKadmielקַדְמִיאֵלבֻּנִּיBunniBunniבֻּנִּישֵׁרֵֽבְיָהSherebiahSherebiahשֵׁרֵֽבְיָהנֶ֫דֶרvowvowנֶ֫דֶר
meets it a little oftener than chancemeets it far oftener than chancebuilt from the same roottwo words of the verse share ita word of this versea related word

Lexicons — every word in Nehemiah 9:4

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.

and he stood on [the] platform of the Levites Jeshua and Bani Kadmiel Shebaniah Bunni Sherebiah Bani Kenani and they cried out with a voice great to Yahweh God their
וַיָּ֜קָםvai.Ya.kom and he stood H6965 Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine singular
628× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Amplified meaning
rose up, took their position
Tyndale gloss
(Leb)-kamai
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word קוּם (qum) is a primitive root meaning 'to rise' and encompasses a range of actions such as standing, becoming powerful, and establishing. It can imply a sudden or hostile rise, as well as the act of fulfilling or confirming something. The entries also note various grammatical forms, indicating its use in different contexts, including raising up or causing to stand.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

לֵב קָמָי prob. late Atbash Je 51:1.

ref

קוּם 628 vb. arise, stand up, stand

Qal 460

arise

arise, in hostile sense (oft. with idea of suddenness)

arise, abs., = become powerful

arise = come on the scene, appear, of leader, prophet

arise for, i.e. to become

arise for action

arise (out of inaction), introducing some specific deed

esp. arise = start, make a move, to go somewhere

stand

Pi.

fulfil

confirm, ratify

confirm, establish

impose, an obligation

Pō‛l. raise up

Hithpō‛l. raise oneself, = rise up

Hiph.

146cause to arise, raise

raise, set up, stones

erect, build

fig, of setting up law

raise up = bring on the scene

raise up = rouse, stir up

instigate, build

fig, of setting up law

raise up = constitute

cause to stand

Hoph. be raised up

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6965a לֵב קָמָי prob. late Atbash H6965b קוּם arise, stand up, stand .. arise

. arise, in hostile sense (oft. with idea of suddenness)

. arise, abs., = become powerful

. arise = come on the scene, appear, of leader, prophet

. arise for, i.e. to become

. . arise for action

. arise (out of inaction), introducing some specific deed

. esp. arise = start, make a move, to go somewhere

. stand

. . fulfil

. . confirm, ratify

. confirm, establish

. impose, an obligation

. raise up

. raise oneself, = rise up

. . cause to arise, raise

. . raise, set up, stones

. erect, build

. fig, of setting up law

. raise up = bring on the scene

. . raise up = rouse, stir up

. instigate, build

. fig, of setting up law

. raise up = constitute

. cause to stand

. be raised up

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6965 quwm koom

a primitive root; to rise (in various applications, literal,

figurative, intensive and causative):--abide, accomplish, X

be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, X be dim, endure, X

enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift

up (again), make, X but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise

(up), rear (up), remain, (a-)rise (up) (again, against), rouse

up, set (up), (e-)stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up,

strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -

rising).

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

קָמָי (qa.may) — (Leb)-kamai.

Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B)

§ -Kamai = "my adversary"

Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai

קוּם (qum) — to arise: rise.

: rise/get_going

1) to rise, arise, stand, rise up, stand up

1a) (Qal)

1a1) to arise

1a2) to arise (hostile sense)

1a3) to arise, become powerful

1a4) to arise, come on the scene

1a5) to stand

1a5a) to maintain oneself

1a5b) to be established, be confirmed

1a5c) to stand, endure

1a5d) to be fixed

1a5e) to be valid

1a5f) to be proven

1a5g) to be fulfilled

1a5h) to persist

1a5i) to be set, be fixed

1b) (Piel)

1b1) to fulfil

1b2) to confirm, ratify, establish, impose

1c) (Polel) to raise up

1d) (Hithpael) to raise oneself, rise up

1e) (Hiphil)

1e1) to cause to arise, raise

1e2) to raise, set up, erect, build

1e3) to raise up, bring on the scene

1e4) to raise up, rouse, stir up, investigate

1e5) to raise up, constitute

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and he stood on [the] platform of the Levites Jeshua and Bani Kadmiel Shebaniah Bunni Sherebiah Bani Kenani and they cried out with a voice great to Yahweh God their
עַֽל־'al- on H5921 Preposition
5,774× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Tyndale gloss
upon
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The Hebrew word עַל (*al*) is a preposition meaning 'upon' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including 'on account of,' 'beside,' 'above,' and 'against.' It can indicate physical placement, emotional burdens, or duties imposed on a person. The entries also note its use in idiomatic expressions and with verbs of motion. There is a mention of its function as a conjunction in certain contexts.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as

base

עַל, עָ֑ל

subst. height

As prep. upon, and hence on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against

Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed

of clothing, etc., which any one wears

With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it

Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him

Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him

על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him

חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)

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Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5921a עַל, עָ֑ל . As prep. upon, and hence on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against . Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed . — . of clothing, etc., which any one wears

. With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it

. Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him

. Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him

. על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him

. חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)

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Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5921 `al al

properly, the same as 5920 used as a preposition (in the

singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a

particle following); above, over, upon, or against (yet always

in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great

variety of applications (as follow):--above, according

to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, X as, at, because

of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, X both

and, by (reason of), X had the charge of, concerning for, in

(that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-)on, over, than,

through(-out), to, touching, X with.

see HEBREW for 05920

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

עַל (al) — upon.

prep

1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against

1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards

1b) above, beyond, over (of excess)

1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence)

1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition)

1e) over (of suspension or extension)

1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity)

1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion)

1h) to (as a dative)

[כִּי] עַל [כֵּן] ([ki] al [ken]) — as.

conj

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On

Light; the sun, (Gen. 41:45, 50), the great seat of sun-worship, called also Bethshemesh (Jer. 43:13) and Aven (Ezek. 30:17), stood on the east bank of the Nile, a few miles north of Memphis, and near Cairo, in the north-east. The Vulgate and the LXX. Versions have “Heliopolis” (“city of the sun”) instead of On in Genesis and of Aven in Ezekiel. The “city of destruction” Isaiah speaks of (19:18, marg. “of Heres;” Heb. ‘Ir-ha-heres, which some MSS. read Ir-ha-heres, i.e., “city of the sun”) may be the name given to On, the prophecy being that the time will come when that city which was known as the “city of the sun-god” shall become the “city of destruction” of the sun-god, i.e., when idolatry shall cease, and the worship…

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(abode or city of the sun), a town of lower Egypt, called BETH-SHEMESH in (Jeremiah 43:13) On is better known under its Greek name Heliopolis. It was situated on the east side of the Pelusiac branch of the Nile, just below the point of the Delta, and about twenty miles northeast of Memphis. The chief object of worship at Heliopolis was the sun, whose temple, described by Strabo, is now only represented by the single beautiful obelisk, of red granite so feet 2 inches high above the pedestal which has stood for more than 4000 years, having been erected by Usirtesen, the second king of the twelfth dynasty. Heliopolis was anciently famous for its learning, and Eudoxus and Plato studied under its priests. The first mention of this place in the Bible is in the history of Joseph, to whom we read Pharaoh gave "to wife Asenath the daughter…

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

See HELIOPOLIS.

Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary

pain; force; iniquity

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
and he stood on [the] platform of the Levites Jeshua and Bani Kadmiel Shebaniah Bunni Sherebiah Bani Kenani and they cried out with a voice great to Yahweh God their
מַֽעֲלֵ֣הma.'a.Leh [the] platform of H4608 Noun common · masculine singular construct
18× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Means an upward movement, like climbing a hill or stairs, as in Exodus 20:26, where the Israelites are instructed not to climb the altar by steps. It can also represent spiritual growth.
Amplified meaning
stairs, ascent
Tyndale gloss
ascent
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
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מַעֲלֶה (ma`aleh) refers to an ascent or elevation, such as a hill or stairs. It can denote both a physical incline and a figurative rise in status or priority. The term is derived from a root meaning to go up, and is used in contexts like the ascent of a mountain or a passageway.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

מַעֲלֶה 19 n.m. ascent

ascent of hill or mt.; מ׳ עַקְרַבִּים = Scorpion-pass, on S. border of Pal.

of stairs; to a wall

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H4608 מַעֲלֶה ascent

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

4608 ma`aleh mah-al-eh'

from 5927; an elevation, i.e. (concretely) acclivity or

platform; abstractly (the relation or state) a rise or

(figuratively) priority:--ascent, before, chiefest, cliff,

that goeth up, going up, hill, mounting up, stairs.

see HEBREW for 05927

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

מַעֲלֶה (ma.a.leh) — ascent.

ascent, incline

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular construct
HNcmsc
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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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.

English usagewhat the translators’ English meant
Webster's Dictionary (1828), Webster's Unabridged (1913), Webster's Dictionary (1806)

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…

and he stood on [the] platform of the Levites Jeshua and Bani Kadmiel Shebaniah Bunni Sherebiah Bani Kenani and they cried out with a voice great to Yahweh God their
הַלְוִיִּ֗םhal.vi.Yim the Levites H3881 Particle · noun gentilic masculine plural absolute
291× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.
Amplified meaning
descendants of Levi, servants of God
Tyndale gloss
Levi
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לֵוִי (Leviy) refers to a Levite, a member of the tribe of Levi, which is the third son of Jacob and Leah. This term encompasses the descendants of Levi, who were set apart for religious duties. The word is linked to the Hebrew root for 'joining,' reflecting the tribe's special role in service to God. It first appears in Genesis 29:34.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

לֵוִי 291 adj.gent. Levite

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3881 לֵוִי Levite

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3881 Leviyiy lay-vee-ee'

or Leviy {lay-vee'}; patronymically from 3878; a Levite or

descendant of Levi:--Leviite.

see HEBREW for 03878

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

לֵוִי (le.viy.yi) — Levi.

Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34;

son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812);

brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783);

half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144);

father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115)

Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878)

§ Levite, of Levi "joined to"

1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah

1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
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Art | Ngmpa — Particle · noun gentilic masculine plural absolute
HTd/Ngmpa
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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

le'-vits.

See PRIESTS AND LEVITES.

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(descendants of Levi). Sometimes the name extends to the whole tribe, the priests included, (Exodus 6:25; Leviticus 25:32; Numbers 35:2; Joshua 21:3,41) etc; sometimes only to those members of the tribe who were not priests, and as distinguished from them. Sometimes again it is added as an epithet of the smaller portion of the tribe, and we read of "the priests the Levites." (Joshua 3:3; Ezekiel 44:15) The history of the tribe and of the functions attached to its several orders is essential to any right apprehension of the history of Israel as a people. It will fall…

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

All the descendants of Levi may be comprised under this name, Ex 6:16,25 Jos 3:3, (see LEVI;) but chiefly those who were employed in the lower services in the temple, by which they were distinguished from the priests, who were of the race of Levi by Aaron, and were employed in higher offices, Nu 3:6-10 18:2-7. God chose the Levites for the service of his tabernacle and temple, instead of the firstborn of all Israel, to whom such duties naturally belonged, and who were already sacred to God in memory of the great deliverance in Egypt. Ex 13:1-22 Nu 3:12,13,39-51. In the wilderness, the Levites took charge of the tabernacle…

Nave's Topical Bible

→ (The descendants of Levi)

→ Set apart as ministers of religion Nu 1:47-54; 3:6-16; 16:9; 26:57-62; De 10:8; 1Ch 15:2

→ Substituted in the place of the firstborn children Nu 3:12,41-45; 8:14,16-18; 18:6

→ Religious zeal of Ex 32:26-28; De 33:9,10; Mal 2:4,5

→ Consecration of Nu 8:6-21

→ Sedition among, led by Korah, Dathan, Abiram, and On, on account of jealousy toward Moses and Aaron Nu 16; with 4:19,20

and he stood on [the] platform of the Levites Jeshua and Bani Kadmiel Shebaniah Bunni Sherebiah Bani Kenani and they cried out with a voice great to Yahweh God their
יֵשׁ֨וּעַye.Shu.a' Jeshua H3442 Noun proper masculine
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Meaning
Jeshua was a common name in the Bible, given to several men, including a leader who helped the Israelites return from exile. He is mentioned in the book of Ezra, where he is called a son of Jehozadak and a father of Joiakim.
Tyndale gloss
Jeshua
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The Hebrew word יֵשׁוּעַ (*Yeshuwa`*) refers to Jeshua, meaning 'he will save.' It is associated with several figures in the Old Testament, including Moses' successor, a high priest after the restoration, and various priests and leaders during the Divided Monarchy and Exile. The term also denotes a town in southern Judah. There are multiple references to Jeshua across different contexts, highlighting his significance in Israel's history.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

יְהוֹשׁוּעַ, יְהוֹשֻׁעַ, and (later) יֵשׁוּעַ, n.pr.m. (& loc., v. 9 infr.) (י׳ is salvation or י׳ is opulence)

Moses’ successor, son of Nun

a Bethshemite

h.p. after the restoration, son of Jehozadak

governor of Jerusalem under Josiah

head of one of the classes of priests

a Levitical family-name of frequent occurrence

father of a builder at the wall

a Judaite family-name

n.pr.loc. in south of Judah

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3442 יְהוֹשׁוּעַ, יְהוֹשֻׁעַ

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3442 Yeshuwa` yay-shoo'-ah

for 3091; he will save; Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites,

also of a place in Palestine:--Jeshua.

see HEBREW for 03091

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

יֵשׁוּעַ (ye.shu.a) — Jeshua.

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.11;

son of: Jozadak (H3136)

§ Jeshua = "he is saved"

1) son of Nun of the tribe of Ephraim and successor to Moses as the leader of the children of Israel; led the conquest of Canaan

2) son of Jehozadak and high priest after the restoration

3) a priest in the time of David who had charge of the 9th course

4) a Levite in the reign of Hezekiah

5) head of a Levitical house which returned from captivity in Babylon

6) father of a builder of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah

7) a town in southern Judah reinhabited by the people of Judah after the return from captivity

יֵשׁוּעַ (ye.shu.a) — Jeshua.

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.15

§ Jeshua = "he is saved"

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jesh'-u-a, je-shu'-a (yeshua`): A place occupied by the children of Judah after their return from captivity (Ne 11:26), evidently, from the places named with it, in the extreme South of Judah. It may correspond with the Shema of Jos 15:26, and possibly to the Sheba of 19:2. The site may be Khirbet Sa`weh, a ruin upon a prominent hill, Tell es Sa`weh, 12 miles East-Northeast of Beersheba. The hill is surrounded by a wall of large blocks of stone. PEF, III, 409-10, Sh XXV.

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Jeshua

(1.) Head of the ninth priestly order (Ezra 2:36); called also Jeshuah (1 Chr. 24:11).

(2.) A Levite appointed by Hezekiah to distribute offerings in the priestly cities (2 Chr. 31:15).

(3.) Ezra 2:6; Neh. 7:11.

(4.) Ezra 2:40; Neh. 7:43.

(5.) The son of Jozadak, and high priest of the Jews under Zerubbabel (Neh. 7:7; 12:1, 7, 10, 26); called Joshua (Hag. 1:1, 12; 2:2, 4;

American Tract Society Bible Dictionary

Or JOSHUA, son of Josedech, was high priest of the Jews at their return from the captivity, and acted well his part in the restoration of the city, the temple, and the divine worship, Ezr 4:3 5:2. His name occurs in the prophecies of the time, Hag 1:1 2:2 Zec 3:1-10 6:11-15.

and he stood on [the] platform of the Levites Jeshua and Bani Kadmiel Shebaniah Bunni Sherebiah Bani Kenani and they cried out with a voice great to Yahweh God their
וּבָנִ֜יu.va.Ni and Bani H1137 Conjunction · noun proper masculine
16× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Bani, meaning built, was the name of several Israelites, including a Gadite warrior, a Levite, and a man from Judah. One Bani returned from captivity with Zerubbabel, as noted in Ezra 2:10.
Tyndale gloss
Bani
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בָּנִי (Bani) is a Hebrew name meaning "built." It refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, including a Gadite warrior, Levites, and a man from Judah. Bani appears in various contexts, such as during the time of David and the return from Babylonian exile, with mentions in passages like 2 Samuel 23:36 and Ezra 10:34.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

בָּנִי n.pr.m.

one of David’s heroes

Levites

a man of Judah

rd.

heads of families of Isr.

an Israelite

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1137 בָּנִי

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1137 Baniy baw-nee'

from 1129; built; Bani, the name of five Israelites:--Bani.

see HEBREW for 01129

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

בָּנִי (ba.ni) — Bani.

A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Sa.23.36

§ Bani = "built"

1) a Gadite, one of David's mighty warriors

2) a Levite of the line of Merari, and forefather to Ethan

3) a man of Judah of the line of Pharez

4) "children of Bani" returned from captivity with Zerubbabel

5) one or up to three Levites in Nehemiah's time

בָּנִי (ba.ni) — Bani.

A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.6.46;

son of: Shemer (H8106);

father of: Amzi (H0557)

§ Bani = "built"

1) a Gadite, one of David's mighty warriors

2) a Levite of the line of Merari, and forefather to Ethan

3) a man of Judah of the line of Pharez

4) "children of Bani" returned from captivity with Zerubbabel

5) one or up to three Levites in Nehemiah's time

בָּנִי (ba.ni) — Bani.

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ba'-ni (bani, "posterity"):

(1) A Gadite, one of David's mighty men (2Sa 23:36).

(2) A Levite whose son was appointed for service in the tabernacle at David's time (1Ch 6:46).

(3) A Judahite whose son lived in Jerusalem after the captivity (1Ch 9:4).

(4) The descendants of Bani (called Binnui, Ne 7:15) returned with Zerubbabel (Ezr 2:10) and had taken "strange wives" (Ezr 10:29).

(5) Bani who had taken a "strange wife" (Ezr 10:38) mentioned with his brothers, the sons of Bani who also had taken "strange wives" (

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Bani

Built. (1.) 1 Chr. 6:46. (2.) One of David’s thirty-seven warriors, a Gadite (2 Sam. 23:36). (3.) Ezra 2:10; 10:29,34,38. (4.) A Levite who was prominent in the reforms on the return from Babylon (Neh. 8:7; 9:4,5). His son Rehum took part in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem (Neh. 3:17).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(built). A Gadite, one of David’s mighty men. (2 Samuel 23:36) (B.C. 1046.) A Levite of the line of Merari, and forefather to Ethan. (1 Chronicles 6:46) A man of Judah of the line of Pharez. (1 Chronicles 9:4) "Children of Bani" returned from captivity with Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:10; 10:29,34; Nehemiah 10:14) 1 Esd. 5:12. [BINNUI; MANI] An Israelite "of the sons of Bani." (Ezra 10:38) A Levite. (Nehemiah 3:17) A Levite. (Nehemiah 8:7; 9:4,5; 10:13) Another Levite…

Nave's Topical Bible

1. A Gadite 2Sa 23:36

2. A Levite 1Ch 6:46

3. A descendant of Pharez 1Ch 9:4

4. Father of returned exiles Ezr 2:10; 10:29

Called BINNUI Ne 7:15

5. A Levite of the returned exiles Ne 3:17; 8:7; 9:4,5; 10:13; 11:22

and he stood on [the] platform of the Levites Jeshua and Bani Kadmiel Shebaniah Bunni Sherebiah Bani Kenani and they cried out with a voice great to Yahweh God their
קַדְמִיאֵ֧לkad.mi.'El Kadmiel H6934 Noun proper masculine
8× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Kadmiel was a Levite who helped rebuild the temple after the Exile and led the people in confession. His name means God is the ancient one, and he was a descendant of Hodaviah.
Tyndale gloss
Kadmiel
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קַדְמִיאֵל (Qadmiy'el) is a proper name meaning 'God is the ancient one,' derived from the roots for 'presence of God' and 'ancient.' It refers to a Levite mentioned in Ezra 2:40, who was a leader among the returning exiles and oversaw temple work. The name appears in the context of three Israelites.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

קַדְמִיאֵל n.pr.m. Levite name (Ēl is the ancient one)

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6934 קַדְמִיאֵל

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6934 Qadmiy'el kad-mee-ale'

from 6924 and 410; presence of God; Kadmiel, the name of

three Israelites:--Kadmiel.

see HEBREW for 06924

see HEBREW for 0410

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

קַדְמִיאֵל (qad.mi.el) — Kadmiel.

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.40;

father of: Jeshua (H3442N)

§ Kadmiel = "God is the ancient one"

a Levite, descendant of Hodaviah, and head of a family of returning exiles; also oversaw the work on the temple and also was one of the leaders of the people who led the people in the public confession

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

kad'-mi-el (qadhmi'el, "before God," "priest"(?); "Cadmiel" in parallel lists in 1 Esdras 5:26,58 the King James Version; omitted in Septuagint Codex Vaticanus; Codex Alexandrinus reads kai Kadmielon): A Levite (Ezr 2:40; Ne 7:43), founder of a family whose descendants returned from captivity with Zerubbabel (Ezr 2:1; Ne 7:43; 12:1,8). He is named among those who praise God for the return (Ne 9:4,5; 12:24); was of those who "set forward" the work of the Lord's house (Ezr 3:9; 1 Esdras 5:26,58), and is again mentioned with those who "seal" the new Return Covenant (

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Kadmiel

Before God; i.e., his servant, one of the Levites who returned with Zerubbabel from the Captivity (Neh. 9:4; 10:9; 12:8).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(before God), one of the Levites who with his family returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:40; Nehemiah 7:43) He and his house are mentioned in history on three occasions - (Ezra 3:9; Nehemiah 9:4,5; 10:9) (B.C. 535-410.)

Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary

God of antiquity; God of rising

and he stood on [the] platform of the Levites Jeshua and Bani Kadmiel Shebaniah Bunni Sherebiah Bani Kenani and they cried out with a voice great to Yahweh God their
שְׁבַנְיָ֛הshe.van.Yah Shebaniah H7645 Noun proper masculine
7× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Shebaniah was a Levite and priest who lived during the Exile and Return, and sealed a covenant with Nehemiah in Nehemiah 10:12.
Tyndale gloss
Shebaniah
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
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שְׁבַנְיָה (Shbanyah) means "increased by Jehovah" and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, particularly Levites and priests associated with the covenant in Nehemiah's time. The name is derived from roots meaning to grow or prosper, specifically linked to the divine name Jah. It appears in contexts related to the Divided Monarchy and the Exile and Return periods.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

שְׁבַנְיָה(וּ) n.pr.m.

יָה:

Levites

priest

יָהוּ, priest

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7645 שְׁבַנְיָה(וּ), שְׁבַנְיָה, שְׁבַנְיָהוּ

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7645 Shbanyah sheb-an-yaw'

or Shbanyahuw {sheb-an-yaw'-hoo}; from the same as 7644 and

3050; Jah has grown (i.e. prospered); Shebanjah, the name of

three or four Israelites:--Shebaniah.

see HEBREW for 07644

see HEBREW for 03050

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

שְׁבַנְיָהוּ (she.van.yah) — Shebaniah.

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.15.24

§ Shebaniah = "increased by Jehovah"

1) a Levite who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah

2) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah

3) a 2nd Levite who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah

4) a priest appointed by David to blow with the trumpets before the ark of God

שְׁבַנְיָהוּ (she.van.yah) — Shebaniah.

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.9.4

§ Shebaniah = "increased by Jehovah"

1) a Levite who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah

2) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah

3) a 2nd Levite who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah

4) a priest appointed by David to blow with the trumpets before the ark of God

שְׁבַנְיָהוּ (she.van.yah) — Shebaniah.

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sheb-a-ni'-a, she-ban'-ya (shebhanyah, in 1Ch 15:24, shebhanyahu):

(1) Name of a Levite or a Levitical family that participated in the religious rites that followed the reading of the Law (Ne 9:4). The name is given in Ne 10:10 among those that sealed the covenant.

(2) A priest or Levite who took part in the sealing of the covenant (Ne 10:4; 12:14).

See SHECANIAH.

(3) Another Levite who sealed the covenant (Ne 10:12).

(4) A priest in the time of David (1Ch 15:24).

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Shebaniah

Whom Jehovah hides, or has made grow up. (1.) A Levite appointed to blow the trumpet before the ark of God (1 Chr. 15:24).

(2.) Another Levite (Neh. 9:4, 5).

(3.) A priest (Neh. 10:12).

(4.) A Levite (Neh. 10:4).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(increased by Jehovah). A Levite in the time of Ezra. (Nehemiah 9:4,5) He sealed the covenant with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 10:10) (B.C. 459.) A priest or priestly family who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 10:4; 12:14) Called SHECHANIAH, SHECHANIAH in (Nehemiah 12:3) Another Levite who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 10:12) One of the priests appointed by David to blow with the trumpets before the ark of God. (1 Chronicles 15:24) (B.C. 1043.)

Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary

the Lord that converts, or recalls from captivity

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
and he stood on [the] platform of the Levites Jeshua and Bani Kadmiel Shebaniah Bunni Sherebiah Bani Kenani and they cried out with a voice great to Yahweh God their
בֻּנִּ֥יbu.Ni Bunni H1138 Noun proper masculine
3× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Bunni, or built, was the name of a Levite living during the time of Nehemiah, who was the father of Hashabiah. Another Levite with this name lived earlier, as mentioned in Nehemiah 11:15.
Tyndale gloss
Bunni
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
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בֻּנִּי (Bunniy) refers to a name meaning "built" and identifies a Levite mentioned during the time of the Exile and Return in the Old Testament, specifically in Nehemiah 9:4, 10:15, and 11:15. The entries indicate that Bunni was a chief among the Levites, but they do not provide further details on his significance.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

בֻּנִּי n.pr.m.

Levites

a chief of people

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1138 בֻּנִּי

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1138 Bunniy boon-nee'

or (fuller) Buwniy {boo-nee'}; from 1129; built; Bunni or

Buni, an Israelite:--Bunni.

see HEBREW for 01129

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

בֻּנִּי (bun.ni) — Bunni.

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.9.4

§ Bunni = "built"

1) a Levite in the time of Nehemiah

2) another Levite of earlier date

בֻּנִּי (bun.ni) — Bunni.

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.15

§ Bunni = "built"

1) a Levite in the time of Nehemiah

2) another Levite of earlier date

בֻּנִּי (bun.ni) — Bunni.

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.11.15;

father of: Hashabiah (H2811H)

§ Bunni = "built"

1) a Levite in the time of Nehemiah

2) another Levite of earlier date

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bun'-i (bunni, buni, bunni; compare BANI):

(1) A Levite (Ne 9:4). The repetition of Bani's name in this passage is probably a scribal error. The Syriac version for the second "Bani" reads "Binnui"; but as, in Ne 10:9 and Ne 12:8, Binnui's name comes, as here, between those of Jeshua and Kadmiel, we should substitute Binnui here for the first Bani. The Septuagint renders all three names as if the Hebrew in each case had been bene, "sons of," reducing the proper names in the verse to five. The names probably stand for chief Levitical houses rather than individuals.

(2) Another Levite, one of the overseers of the temple, father of Hashabiah, according to Ne 11:15; but, according…

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(my understanding). One of the Levites in the time of Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 9:4) Another Levite, but of earlier date than the preceding. (Nehemiah 11:15)

Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary

building me

Nave's Topical Bible

1. A Levite, a teacher with Ezra Ne 9:4

2. Ancestor of Shemaiah Ne 11:15

3. A family of Jews Ne 10:15

The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
and he stood on [the] platform of the Levites Jeshua and Bani Kadmiel Shebaniah Bunni Sherebiah Bani Kenani and they cried out with a voice great to Yahweh God their
שֵׁרֵבְיָ֖הshe.re.ve.Yah Sherebiah H8274 Noun proper masculine
8× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Sherebiah was a Levite who helped Ezra read the Law and sealed a covenant with Nehemiah after the Exile. His name means Jehovah has scorched, reflecting his connection to a powerful God. He's mentioned in Nehemiah 10:12.
Tyndale gloss
Sherebiah
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
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שֵׁרֵֽבְיָה (Sherebyah) is a personal name meaning 'Jehovah has scorched.' It refers to a Levite who assisted Ezra during the Exile and Return, mentioned in Ezra 8:18 and Nehemiah 10:12. The name is derived from roots meaning 'heat' and 'Jah,' indicating a connection to divine intensity.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

שֵׁרֵֽבְיָה n.pr.m. a Levite with Ezra (? י׳ hath sent burning heat)

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H8274 שֵׁרֵֽבְיָה

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

8274 Sherebyah shay-rayb-yaw'

from 8273 and 3050; Jah has brought heat; Sherebjah, the name

of two Israelites:--Sherebiah.

see HEBREW for 08273

see HEBREW for 03050

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

שֵׁרֵֽבְיָה (she.re.ve.yah) — Sherebiah.

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.8.18

§ Sherebiah = "Jehovah has scorched"

a Levite who assisted Ezra at the reading of the Law and who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah

שֵׁרֵֽבְיָה (she.re.ve.yah) — Sherebiah.

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.10.12

§ Sherebiah = "Jehovah has scorched"

a Levite who assisted Ezra at the reading of the Law and who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah

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sher-e-bi'-a, she-reb'-ya (sherebhyah, "God has sent burning heat"(?); the form is doubtful): A post-exilic priest and family. Sherebiah, who joined Ezra at the river Ahava (Ezr 8:18; the Septuagint omits), and had charge, along with eleven others, of the silver and gold and vessels for the Temple (Ezr 8:24, Codex Vaticanus and Codex Alexandrinus Saraia, Lucian, Sarabias). He aided in the exposition of the Law (Ne 8:7), was among those who made public confession (Ne 9:4) and sealed the covenant (Ne 10:12 (13)). His name also appears in Ne 12:8,24. In every passage…

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Sherebiah

Flame of the Lord, a priest whose name is prominent in connection with the work carried on by Ezra and Nehemiah at Jerusalem (Ezra 8:17, 18, 24-30; Neh. 8:7; 9:4, 5; 10:12).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(heat of Jehovah) a Levite in the time of Ezra. (Ezra 8:18,24) (B.C. 459.) When Ezra read the law to the people, Sherebiah was among the Levites who assisted him. (Nehemiah 8:7) He signed the covenant with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 10:12)

Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary

singing with the Lord

and he stood on [the] platform of the Levites Jeshua and Bani Kadmiel Shebaniah Bunni Sherebiah Bani Kenani and they cried out with a voice great to Yahweh God their
בָּנִ֣יba.Ni Bani H1137 Noun proper masculine
16× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Bani, meaning built, was the name of several Israelites, including a Gadite warrior, a Levite, and a man from Judah. One Bani returned from captivity with Zerubbabel, as noted in Ezra 2:10.
Tyndale gloss
Bani
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
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בָּנִי (Bani) is a Hebrew name meaning "built." It refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, including a Gadite warrior, Levites, and a man from Judah. Bani appears in various contexts, such as during the time of David and the return from Babylonian exile, with mentions in passages like 2 Samuel 23:36 and Ezra 10:34.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

בָּנִי n.pr.m.

one of David’s heroes

Levites

a man of Judah

rd.

heads of families of Isr.

an Israelite

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1137 בָּנִי

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1137 Baniy baw-nee'

from 1129; built; Bani, the name of five Israelites:--Bani.

see HEBREW for 01129

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

בָּנִי (ba.ni) — Bani.

A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Sa.23.36

§ Bani = "built"

1) a Gadite, one of David's mighty warriors

2) a Levite of the line of Merari, and forefather to Ethan

3) a man of Judah of the line of Pharez

4) "children of Bani" returned from captivity with Zerubbabel

5) one or up to three Levites in Nehemiah's time

בָּנִי (ba.ni) — Bani.

A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.6.46;

son of: Shemer (H8106);

father of: Amzi (H0557)

§ Bani = "built"

1) a Gadite, one of David's mighty warriors

2) a Levite of the line of Merari, and forefather to Ethan

3) a man of Judah of the line of Pharez

4) "children of Bani" returned from captivity with Zerubbabel

5) one or up to three Levites in Nehemiah's time

בָּנִי (ba.ni) — Bani.

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ba'-ni (bani, "posterity"):

(1) A Gadite, one of David's mighty men (2Sa 23:36).

(2) A Levite whose son was appointed for service in the tabernacle at David's time (1Ch 6:46).

(3) A Judahite whose son lived in Jerusalem after the captivity (1Ch 9:4).

(4) The descendants of Bani (called Binnui, Ne 7:15) returned with Zerubbabel (Ezr 2:10) and had taken "strange wives" (Ezr 10:29).

(5) Bani who had taken a "strange wife" (Ezr 10:38) mentioned with his brothers, the sons of Bani who also had taken "strange wives" (

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Bani

Built. (1.) 1 Chr. 6:46. (2.) One of David’s thirty-seven warriors, a Gadite (2 Sam. 23:36). (3.) Ezra 2:10; 10:29,34,38. (4.) A Levite who was prominent in the reforms on the return from Babylon (Neh. 8:7; 9:4,5). His son Rehum took part in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem (Neh. 3:17).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(built). A Gadite, one of David’s mighty men. (2 Samuel 23:36) (B.C. 1046.) A Levite of the line of Merari, and forefather to Ethan. (1 Chronicles 6:46) A man of Judah of the line of Pharez. (1 Chronicles 9:4) "Children of Bani" returned from captivity with Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:10; 10:29,34; Nehemiah 10:14) 1 Esd. 5:12. [BINNUI; MANI] An Israelite "of the sons of Bani." (Ezra 10:38) A Levite. (Nehemiah 3:17) A Levite. (Nehemiah 8:7; 9:4,5; 10:13) Another Levite…

Nave's Topical Bible

1. A Gadite 2Sa 23:36

2. A Levite 1Ch 6:46

3. A descendant of Pharez 1Ch 9:4

4. Father of returned exiles Ezr 2:10; 10:29

Called BINNUI Ne 7:15

5. A Levite of the returned exiles Ne 3:17; 8:7; 9:4,5; 10:13; 11:22

and he stood on [the] platform of the Levites Jeshua and Bani Kadmiel Shebaniah Bunni Sherebiah Bani Kenani and they cried out with a voice great to Yahweh God their
כְנָ֑נִיkhe.Na.ni Kenani H3662 Noun proper masculine
1× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Chenani was a Levite who helped Ezra purify the people after they returned from exile. His name means 'my station', showing his role in God's plan. He's mentioned in Nehemiah 9:4.
Tyndale gloss
Chenani
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כְּנָנִי (Kenani) refers to a Levite mentioned in Nehemiah 9:4, associated with the purification of the people during the Exile and Return. The name is derived from a root meaning 'planted.' The entries consistently identify this figure as a man named Chenani.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

כְּנָנִי n.pr.m. a Levite Ne 9:4

ref

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3662 כְּנָנִי

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3662 Knaniy ken-aw-nee'

from 3661; planted; Kenani, an Israelite: -Chenani.

see HEBREW for 03661

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

כְּנָנִי (ke.na.ni) — Chenani.

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.9.4

§ Chenani = "my station"

one of the Levites who assisted at the solemn purification of the people under Ezra

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N-proper — Noun proper masculine
HNpm
and he stood on [the] platform of the Levites Jeshua and Bani Kadmiel Shebaniah Bunni Sherebiah Bani Kenani and they cried out with a voice great to Yahweh God their
וַֽיִּזְעֲקוּ֙vai.yiz.'a.Ku and they cried out H2199 Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine plural
73× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This verb means to cry out for help or announce something publicly, often in a loud voice, like a herald calling people together. It is used in the Bible to describe people crying out to God for aid. It can also mean to summon or assemble people.
Amplified meaning
with a loud voice, shouted
Tyndale gloss
to cry out
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זָעַק (za`aq) is a Hebrew verb meaning to cry out or call for help, often in a context of distress or need. It can also refer to assembling or summoning people, particularly for military purposes. The word has various forms, including Qal, Niphal, and Hiphil, indicating different nuances of calling or gathering.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[זָעַק] vb. cry, cry out, call

Qal

call, to one's aid

cry, cry out, in need

Niph. be called together, assemble, join

Hiph.

call, call out, or together, for military service

make a crying

have proclamation made

call out, or at

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H2199 זָעַק cry, cry out, call .. call, to one's aid

. cry, cry out, in need

. be called together, assemble, join

. . call, call out, or together, for military service

. make a crying

. have proclamation made

. call out, or at

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

2199 za`aq zaw-ak'

a primitive root; to shriek (from anguish or danger); by

analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly:--

assemble, call (together), (make a) cry (out), come with such

a company, gather (together), cause to be proclaimed.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

זָעַק (za.aq) — to cry out.

1) to cry, cry out, call, call for help

1a) (Qal)

1a1) to call (to one's aid)

1a2) to cry, cry out (in need)

1b) (Niphal) to be assembled, be called together, be joined together

1c) (Hiphil)

1c1) to call, call out, call together, summon

1c2) to make a crying, proclaim

1c3) to have a proclamation made

1c4) to call out to, call out at

Aramaic equivalent: ze.iq (זְעִ֑ק "to cry out" H2200)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
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Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine plural
Hc/Vqw3mp
and he stood on [the] platform of the Levites Jeshua and Bani Kadmiel Shebaniah Bunni Sherebiah Bani Kenani and they cried out with a voice great to Yahweh God their
בְּק֣וֹלbe.Kol with a voice H6963 Preposition · noun common masculine singular absolute
506× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Amplified meaning
great, powerful sound
Tyndale gloss
voice: sound
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קוֹל (qol) primarily means 'voice' or 'sound,' encompassing various contexts such as music, noise, and even thunder. It can also denote lightness or frivolity. The word is built from a root meaning to call aloud and appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament, including a reference in Jeremiah 3:9.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

קוֹל 506 n.m. sound, voice

base

קֹל n.[m.] lightness, frivolity;—Je 3:9

ref

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6963a קוֹל sound, voice H6963b קֹל lightness, frivolity

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6963 qowl kole

or qol {kole}; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a

voice or sound:--+ aloud, bleating, crackling, cry (+ out),

fame, lightness, lowing, noise, + hold peace, (pro-)claim,

proclamation, + sing, sound, + spark, thunder(-ing), voice, +

yell.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

קוֹל (qol) — voice.

: voice/shout/loud

1) voice, sound, noise

1a) voice

1b) sound (of instrument)

קֹל (qol) — frivolity.

lightness, frivolity

קוֹל (qol) — voice: sound.

: sound/noise

1) voice, sound, noise

1a) voice

1b) sound (of instrument)

קוֹל (qol) — voice: thunder.

: thunder

1) voice, sound, noise

1a) voice

1b) sound (of instrument)

קוֹל (qol) — voice: message.

: message/proclaim

1) voice, sound, noise

1a) voice

1b) sound (of instrument)

קוֹל (qol) — voice: [sound of].

: [sound_of](THING)

1) voice, sound, noise

1a) voice

1b) sound (of instrument)

קוֹל (qol) — voice: listen.

: listen

1) voice, sound, noise

1a) voice

1b) sound (of instrument)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
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Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absolute
HR/Ncmsa
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

vois.

See BATH KOL.

Nave's Topical Bible

→ OF GOD Eze 1:24,28; 10:5; Joh 5:37; 12:28-30; Ac 7:31; 9:4,7; 26:14,15

See ANTHROPOMORPHISMS

and he stood on [the] platform of the Levites Jeshua and Bani Kadmiel Shebaniah Bunni Sherebiah Bani Kenani and they cried out with a voice great to Yahweh God their
גָּד֔וֹלga.Dol great H1419 Adj
526× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Tyndale gloss
Great (Sea)
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גָּדוֹל (gadol) means 'great' and covers a wide range of meanings, including large in size, number, intensity, sound, age, and importance. It can also refer to notable individuals or even God. Additionally, it appears as a proper noun in reference to a person named in Nehemiah 11:14. The lexicons note its use in various contexts, but do not present significant disagreement.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

גָּדוֹל 622 adj. great

in magnitude and extent

in number

in intensity

in sound, loud

in age

in importance

in phrases

cstr.

as subst. concr. do great things

† as subst. neut. greatness of arm

base

הַגְּדוֹלִים n.pr.m. father of Zabdiel Ne 11:14 (RV & so most; but 𝔊 RVm al. the great).

done

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1419a גָּדוֹל great . in magnitude and extent

. in number

. in intensity

. in sound, loud

. in age

. in importance

. in phrases

. cstr.

. as subst. concr. do great things

. † as subst. neut. greatness of arm

H1419b הַגְּדוֹלִים father of Zabdiel

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1419 gadowl gaw-dole'

or (shortened) gadol {gaw-dole'}; from 1431; great (in any

sense); hence, older; also insolent:--+ aloud, elder(-est), +

exceeding(-ly), + far, (man of) great (man, matter,

thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble,

proud thing, X sore, (X ) very.

see HEBREW for 01431

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

גָּדוֹל (ga.dol) — great: large.

adj

1) great

1a) large (in magnitude and extent)

1b) in number

1c) in intensity

1d) loud (in sound)

1e) older (in age)

1f) in importance

1f1) important things

1f2) great, distinguished (of men)

1f3) God Himself (of God)

subst

1g) great things

1h) haughty things

1i) greatness

Also means: ga.dol (גָּדוֹל ": old" H1419K)

§ Haggedolim = "the great one"

(CLBL) Haggedolim, the great man?, father of Zabdiel

גָּדוֹל (ga.dol) — Haggedolim.

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.11.14

§ Haggedolim = "the great one"

(CLBL) Haggedolim, the great man?, father of Zabdiel

גָּדוֹל (ga.dol) — Great (Sea).

adj

great

Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)

גָּדוֹל (ga.dol) — great: old.

adj

1) great

1a) large (in magnitude and extent)

1b) in number

1c) in intensity

1d) loud (in sound)

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Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Adj — Adj
HAamsa
and he stood on [the] platform of the Levites Jeshua and Bani Kadmiel Shebaniah Bunni Sherebiah Bani Kenani and they cried out with a voice great to Yahweh God their
אֶל־'el- to H413 Preposition
5,518× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Tyndale gloss
to(wards)
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

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

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph),

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

Where the limit is actually entered, into

Of direction towards anything

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

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

Metaph. in regard to, concerning, on account of

Of rule or standard according to (rare)

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

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

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

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

. Where the limit is actually entered, into

. Of direction towards anything

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

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

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

. Of rule or standard according to (rare)

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

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

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

413 'el ale

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

a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but

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

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

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

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

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

with(-in).

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֶל (el) — to(wards).

1) to, toward, unto (of motion)

2) into (limit is actually entered)

2a) in among

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

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

5) in addition to, to

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

7) according to (rule or standard)

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

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

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Prep — Preposition
HR
and he stood on [the] platform of the Levites Jeshua and Bani Kadmiel Shebaniah Bunni Sherebiah Bani Kenani and they cried out with a voice great to Yahweh God their
יְהוָ֖הYah.weh Yahweh H3068 Noun proper
6,528× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Amplified meaning
Yehovah, the Lord God
Tyndale gloss
The Lord
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) is the proper name of the God of Israel, often rendered as Jehovah or the Lord. It signifies the self-existent or eternal nature of God. The name is closely associated with the revelation to Moses in Exodus 3:12-15 and is used in conjunction with other terms to denote sacred places. Some scholars suggest it derives from a root meaning 'to bring into being.'

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יַהְוֶה n.pr.dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים) 2. Many recent scholars explain יַהְוֶה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה) the one bringing into being, life-giver)

יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb

יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D

the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy

יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of Yahweh

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3068 יהוה i.e. יַהְוֶה n. pr. dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3068 Yhovah yeh-ho-vaw'

from 1961; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish

national name of God:--Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069.

see HEBREW for 01961

see HEBREW for 03050

see HEBREW for 03069

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — LORD.

Jehovah = "the existing One"

1) the proper name of the one true God

1a) unpronounced except with the vowel pointings of a.do.na (אֲדֹנָי "Lord" H0136)

יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — The Lord.

Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — (Jerusalem of) the Lord.

Combined with ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-proper — Noun proper
HNpt
The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
and he stood on [the] platform of the Levites Jeshua and Bani Kadmiel Shebaniah Bunni Sherebiah Bani Kenani and they cried out with a voice great to Yahweh God their
אֱלֹהֵיהֶֽם׃'e.lo.hei.Hem God their H430 Noun common masculine plural construct · suffix
2,603× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Amplified meaning
Elohim, the supreme Creator
Tyndale gloss
God
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

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

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֱלֹהִים 2570 n.m.pl.

pl. in number.

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

divine ones, superhuman beings including God and angels

angels

gods

pl. intensive

god or goddess

godlike one

works of God, or things belongng to him

God

הָאֱלֹהִים the (true) God

אֱלֹהִים = God

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

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

. divine ones, superhuman beings including God and angels

. angels

. gods

. pl. intensive . god or goddess

. godlike one

. works of God, or things belongng to him

. God

. הָאֱלֹהִים the (true) God

. אֱלֹהִים = God

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

430 'elohiym el-o-heem'

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

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

supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to

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

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

mighty.

see HEBREW for 0433

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֱלֹהִים (e.lo.him) — God.

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

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

אֱלֹהִים (e.lo.him) — (LORD)-Elohe.

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

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

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

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-mp | Suff — Noun common masculine plural construct · suffix
HNcmpc/Sp3mp
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