Proverbs 10:30 — Word Study
WLCצַדִּ֣יק לְעוֹלָ֣ם בַּל־ יִמּ֑וֹט וּ֝רְשָׁעִ֗ים לֹ֣א יִשְׁכְּנוּ־ אָֽרֶץ׃
BSA◂The righteoustsaddîyq [just, upright, having God's nature] will neverʻôwlâm [to the age, forever] be shakenmôwṭ▸ [to waver, made unstable] ◂but the wickedrâshâʻ [morally wrong, guilty of sin] will notlôʼ [absent, non-existent] inhabitshâkan▸ [dwell, live in] the landʼerets [earth, territory, region]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| צַדִּ֣יק | [the] righteous | Adj |
| לְעוֹלָ֣ם | for ever | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| בַּל־ | not | Particle |
| יִמּ֑וֹט | he will be shaken | Verb, Niphal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| וּ֝רְשָׁעִ֗ים | and wicked [people] | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural absolute |
| לֹ֣א | not | Particle |
| יִשְׁכְּנוּ־ | they will dwell in | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine plural |
| אָֽרֶץ׃ | [the] land | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
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| BSB | The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not inhabit the land. |
| KJV | The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. |
| ASV | The righteous shall never be removed; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land. |
| YLT | The righteous to the age is not moved, And the wicked inhabit not the earth. |
| WEB | The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land. |
| BBE | The upright man will never be moved, but evil-doers will not have a safe resting-place in the land. |
Where they part company is צַדִּיק — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence consists of a main clause followed by a contrasting subordinate clause, clearly delineating the outcomes for the righteous and the wicked.







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clause
subjectצַדִּיק
verbמוֹט
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Deep Study — Proverbs 10:30
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Context — Contrasting Fates of the Righteous and the Wickedgenerated
Proverbs 10:30 presents a clear contrast between the stability of the righteous and the instability of the wicked. This verse is nestled within a collection of wisdom sayings that emphasize moral living and the consequences of one's actions. The surrounding verses further illustrate the themes of righteousness and wickedness, showing how the former leads to security and the latter to destruction.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 10:25 | When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever. |
| 2 | Psalm 16:8 | I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. |
| 3 | Psalm 37:22–28 | Surely those He blesses will inherit the land, but the cursed will be destroyed. |
| 4 | Psalm 112:6 | Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever. |
| 5 | Psalm 125:1 | Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 12 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — צַדִּיק, tza.Dikgenerated
The word צַדִּיק (tza.Dik) is an adjective meaning 'righteous' or 'just.' It describes individuals who are upright in character and actions, often in relation to their standing before God. The parsing indicates it is used in the singular form here, referring to a single righteous person.
This term is foundational in biblical ethics, often associated with God's nature and the moral order He establishes. It appears frequently in the context of leaders like King David, illustrating a standard of conduct that aligns with divine expectations.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In this study, we compare translations of the verse as rendered in the Berean Standard Bible (BSB). The BSB uses righteous for צַדִּיק, which is consistent across the KJV and ASV, emphasizing the moral quality of the individual.
Where translations differ is in the rendering of רְשָׁעִים. The BSB and WEB use wicked, while the BBE opts for morally wrong, highlighting the nature of those who oppose righteousness.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse contains two main clauses connected by a conjunction: the first clause describes the righteous and the second describes the wicked. The finite verb יִמּ֑וֹט (he will be shaken) governs the first clause, while the second clause uses יִשְׁכְּנוּ (they will dwell) as its finite verb.
The structure emphasizes the contrast between the two groups, with the righteous positioned as secure and the wicked as excluded from the land.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates צַדִּיק as δίκαιος (dikaios), maintaining the moral connotation of righteousness. This choice reflects a consistent understanding of the righteous person in both Hebrew and Greek contexts.
The term for the wicked is rendered as ἀσεβεῖς (asebeis), which implies a broader sense of moral wrongdoing, aligning with the Hebrew understanding of רָשָׁע.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 10:30 tells us that the righteous will never be shaken, meaning they will stand firm forever. In contrast, the wicked will not be able to dwell in the land, indicating their exclusion from a place of safety and stability.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means that those who live righteously will have a stable and secure life, grounded in their relationship with God.
The wicked are excluded from the land because their actions are contrary to God's moral order, leading to their downfall.
This verse reflects a common theme in Proverbs, contrasting the outcomes of the righteous and the wicked, emphasizing moral integrity and its rewards.
The land symbolizes a place of blessing, security, and God's presence, which the wicked are denied due to their moral failings.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways do I see the stability of the righteous in my own life or community?
- How can I ensure that my actions align with righteousness as described in this verse?
- What are some practical steps I can take to avoid the pitfalls of wickedness?
- How does understanding the fate of the wicked motivate me to pursue a righteous life?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 10:30 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe righteous shall never be removed,.... They may be removed from place to place in this world, through the persecutions of their enemies, or through one providence or another, as they often are;
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThe righteous shall never be removed; they shall live long and happily here, when this is most expedient for them, and eternally in heaven. The wicked shall not inhabit the earth; they shall not have so much as a long and quite abode upon earth, unless where this is a curse and mischief to them, and much less shall they have any possession in heaven.
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 10:30 The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.Ver. 30. The righteous shall never be removed.] Or, They shall not be removed for ever, though for a while they may seem to be so. But the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.] God sits upon the circle of the earth, to shake them out thence, as by a canvass.
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(30) The righteous shall never be removed.—See above on Proverbs 2:21, and Psalms 37:29. But the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.—Rather, The godless abide not in the land. They often have to become vagabonds, like Cain, for their crimes. This, too, was the great punishment threatened by Moses and all the prophets, which at last fell upon the Jews, and is still in force.
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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 30. The righteous shall never be removed] Because he is built on the eternal foundation. See on Proverbs 10:25.
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges30. the earth] Comp. Matthew 5:5; or, the land (sc. of Canaan), as R.V. Comp. Proverbs 21:21-22; Exodus 20:12. The law holds good, though its sphere of action may vary.
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThe wicked shall rot inhabit - The other and higher side of the same law of the divine government appears in Matthew 5:5.
Read Albert Barnes on Proverbs 10 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not inhabit the land.
The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.
The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not inhabit the land.
The righteous will never be moved, but the wicked will not inhabit the land.
Tyndale line
The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
The righteous shall never be removed; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land.
The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not dwell in the land.
The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
The righteous shall neuer be remooued: but the wicked shall not dwell in the land.
Strictly literal
The righteous [man] shall never be moved; but the wicked shall not inhabit the land.
The righteous to the age is not moved, And the wicked inhabit not the earth.
The righteous is not moved for all time, || And the wicked do not inhabit the earth.
The righteous shall never be removed; but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
The righteous person will never be overthrown, but the wicked will not remain in the land.
From the Latin
The just shall never be moved: but the wicked shall not dwell on the earth.
Simplified
The good will never be removed from the land, but the wicked will not remain there.
The upright man will never be moved, but evil-doers will not have a safe resting-place in the land.
Word by word, the decisions they made
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 states, "The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not inhabit the land." The Septuagint agrees with the Masoretic Text in meaning and wording, maintaining the same concepts in its Greek translation. The Dead Sea Scrolls (4Q103a) also align closely with the Masoretic Text, providing the same key terms, although some words are supplied by an editor due to the condition of the manuscript. Overall, all witnesses confirm the essential message of the verse without significant variation.
צַדִּ֣יק לְעוֹלָ֣ם בַּל־ יִמּ֑וֹט וּ֝רְשָׁעִ֗ים לֹ֣א יִשְׁכְּנוּ־ אָֽרֶץ׃
8 of the 8 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.
[צדיק] [לעולם] [בל] [ימוט] [ורשעים] [לא] [ישכנו] [ארץ]
nothing on the leather here — 8 supplied entire by an editor.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Proverbs 10:30
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.
צַדִּיק (tsaddiyq) means just or righteous, covering various aspects such as lawful behavior, moral conduct, and being justified by God. It is derived from a related root and is used to describe individuals who are upright in character and actions.
צַדִּיק 206 adj. just, righteous
base
H6662 צַדִּיק just, righteous
6662 tsaddiyq tsad-deek'
from 6663; just:--just, lawful, righteous (man).
see HEBREW for 06663
צַדִּיק (tsad.diq) — righteous.
1) just, lawful, righteous
1a) just, righteous (in government)
1b) just, right (in one's cause)
1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character)
1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God)
1e) right, correct, lawful
Adj — AdjHAamsa
עוֹלָם (owlam) refers to concepts of long duration, antiquity, and futurity, encompassing meanings like eternity and perpetual existence. It is derived from a root meaning 'concealed' or 'the vanishing point.' The term is used to describe both ancient times and an indefinite future, indicating continuity and everlastingness.
עוֹלָם 439 n.m. long duration, antiquity, futurity
base
H5769 עוֹלָם long duration, antiquity, futurity
5769 `owlam o-lawm'
or lolam {o-lawm'}; from 5956; properly, concealed, i.e. the
vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future),
i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
(especially with prepositional prefix) always:--alway(-s),
ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for,
(n-))ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of)
old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world
(+ without end). Compare 5331, 5703.
see HEBREW for 05956
see HEBREW for 05331
see HEBREW for 05703
עוֹלָם (o.lam) — forever: enduring.
: enduring/eternal
1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world
1a) ancient time, long time (of past)
1b) (of future)
1b1) for ever, always
1b2) continuous existence, perpetual
1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
עוֹלָם (o.lam) — Everlasting.
This name means long duration, everlasting, perpetual
Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
עוֹלָם (o.lam) — forever: any time.
: any_time
1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world
1a) ancient time, long time (of past)
1b) (of future)
1b1) for ever, always
1b2) continuous existence, perpetual
1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
עוֹלָם (o.lam) — forever: antiquity.
: old/ancient
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
בַּל (bal) is an adverb meaning 'not' or 'none.' It conveys a sense of negation, indicating absence or failure. The word is derived from a root that implies nothingness and can also be used in contexts like 'lest' or 'neither.' The entries consistently emphasize its function as a negation in various forms.
בַּל 69 adv. not
base
H1077 בַּל not
1077 bal bal
from 1086; properly, a failure; by implication nothing;
usually (adverb) not at all; also lest:--lest, neither, no,
none (that...), not (any), nothing.
see HEBREW for 01086
בַּל (bal) — not.
not, hardly, else
HTn — ParticleHTn
מוֹט (mot) is a Hebrew verb meaning to totter, shake, or slip. It has various forms, including Qal (to totter), Niphal (to be shaken), Hiphil (to dislodge), and Hithpael (to be greatly shaken). The entries indicate a range of meanings related to instability and movement, but do not specify any particular Old Testament verses.
[מוֹט] vb. totter, shake, slip
Qal totter, slip
Niph. be shaken, moved, overthrown
Hiph. dislodge, let fall, drop
Hithpo‛l. be greatly shaken
base
H4131 [מוֹט] totter, shake, slip
4131 mowt mote
a primitive root; to waver; by implication , to slip, shake,
fall:--be carried, cast, be out of course, be fallen in
decay, X exceedingly, fall(-ing down), be (re-)moved, be
ready, shake, slide, slip.
מוֹט (mot) — to shake.
1) to totter, shake, slip
1a) (Qal) to totter, shake, slip
1b) (Niphal) to be shaken, be moved, be overthrown
1c) (Hiphil) to dislodge, let fall, drop
1d) (Hithpael) to be greatly shaken
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Niphal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVNi3ms
רָשָׁע (rasha`) refers to someone who is wicked or criminal, encompassing meanings such as guilty and ungodly. It is derived from a root that implies moral wrongdoing. The term is used to describe individuals who are hostile to God or guilty of sin against others.
רָשָׁע 263 adj. wicked, criminal
base
H7563 רָשָׁע wicked, criminal
7563 rasha` raw-shaw'
from 7561; morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad
person:--+ condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did
wrong.
see HEBREW for 07561
רָשָׁע (ra.sah) — wicked.
1) wicked, criminal
1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst)
1b) wicked (hostile to God)
1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)
Conj | Adj — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural absoluteHC/Ncmpa
pe'-p'-l: In English Versions of the Bible represents something over a dozen Hebrew and Greek words. Of these, in the Old Testament, `am, is overwhelmingly the most common (about 2,000 times), with le'om, and goy, next in order; but the various Hebrew words are used with very little or no difference in force (e.g. Pr 14:28; but, on the other hand, in Ps 44 contrast verses 12 and 14). Of the changes introduced by the Revised Version (British and American) the only one of significance (cited explicitly in the Preface to the English Revised Version) is the frequent use of the plural "peoples" (strangely avoided in the King James Version except Re 10:11; 17:15), where other nations than Israel are in question. So, for instance, in Ps…
לֹא (lo') is a Hebrew word meaning 'not' or 'no.' It serves as a simple negation and can imply absence or prohibition. The word can also be used in various contexts, often combined with other particles for emphasis or clarification. Its Aramaic equivalent is לָא (la), which also means 'not.'
לֹא or לוֹא adv. not
base
H3808 לֹא or לוֹא not
3808 lo' lo
or lowi {lo}; or loh (Deut. 3:11) {lo}; a primitive particle;
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often
used with other particles (as follows):--X before, + or else,
ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never,
no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), (X as though...,(can-), for) not (out
of), of nought, otherwise, out of, + surely, + as truly as, +
of a truth, + verily, for want, + whether, without.
לֹא (lo) — not.
1) not, no
1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition)
1b) not (with modifier-negation)
1c) nothing (subst)
1d) without (with particle)
1e) before (of time)
Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Part — ParticleHTn
שָׁכַן (shakan) is a Hebrew verb meaning to settle down, abide, or dwell. It encompasses various forms of residing, both literally and figuratively, and includes nuances of establishing or causing to dwell. The entries indicate its use in different grammatical forms, such as Qal, Piel, and Hiphil, which express actions related to dwelling and establishing habitation.
שָׁכַן, שָׁכֵ֑ן 129 vb. settle down, abide, dwell
Qal
settle down to abide
abide, dwell
Pi.
make settle down, establish
make to dwell
Hiph.
lay
cause birds to settle
cause to dwell
base
H7931 שָׁכַן, שָׁכֵ֑ן settle down, abide, dwell
7931 shakan shaw-kan'
a primitive root (apparently akin (by transmission) to 7901
through the idea of lodging; compare 5531, 7925); to reside or
permanently stay (literally or figuratively):--abide,
continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-er), have habitation,
inhabit, lay, place, (cause to) remain, rest, set (up).
see HEBREW for 05531
see HEBREW for 07925
שָׁכַן (sha.khan) — to dwell.
1) to settle down, abide, dwell, tabernacle, reside
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to settle down to abide
1a2) to abide, dwell, reside
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to make settle down, establish
1b2) to make or cause to dwell
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to lay, place, set, establish, settle, fix
1c2) to cause to dwell or abide
Aramaic equivalent: she.khan (שְׁכֵן "to dwell" H7932)
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine pluralHVqi3mp
A principal thing to notice about this preposition, which in the King James Version represents about 16 Hebrew and as many Greek words and prepositions, is that, in hundreds of cases (especially in the Old Testament, but frequently also in the New Testament) in the Revised Version (British and American) the rendering is changed to more exact forms ("to," "unto," "by," "upon," "at," "with," "among," "for," "throughout," etc.; compare e.g. Ge 6:16; 13:8; 17:7,9,12; 18:1; Ex 8:17; Le 1:9, etc.); while, nearly as often, "in" is substituted for divergent forms of the King James Version (e.g. Ge 2:14; 17:11; 31:54; 40:7; 49:17; Ex…
אֶ֫רֶץ (erets) is a feminine noun meaning 'earth' or 'land.' It encompasses various meanings, including the whole earth, specific territories like Canaan, and even inhabitants of the land. It can refer to soil, ground, or regions, and is used in phrases related to distance and the living. There is a note on the plural form אֲרָצוֹת, which mainly appears in later texts to denote multiple lands.
אֶ֫רֶץ n. f. & (seld.) m. earth, land
earth, whole earth (opp. to a part)
earth, opp. to heaven, sky
earth = inhabitants of earth
land =
country, territory
district, region
trial territory
piece of ground
specif. land of Canaan, or Israel
= inhabitants of land
used even of Shᵉʼôl
ground, surface of ground
soil, as productive
אֶרֶץ in phrases
people of the land
in measurements of distance
the country of the plain, level or plain country
land of the living
end(s) of the earth
pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands, countries, often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations, etc.
base
H776 אֶ֫רֶץ n. f. & (seld.) m. earth, land . . earth, whole earth (opp. to a part)
. earth, opp. to heaven, sky
. earth = inhabitants of earth
. land = . country, territory
. district, region
. trial territory
. piece of ground
. specif. land of Canaan, or Israel
. = inhabitants of land
. used even of Shᵉʼôl
. . ground, surface of ground
. soil, as productive
. אֶרֶץ in phrases . people of the land
. in measurements of distance
. the country of the plain, level or plain country
. land of the living
. end(s) of the earth
. pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands, countries, often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations, etc.
776 'erets eh'-rets
from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth
(at large, or partitively a land):--X common, country, earth,
field, ground, land, X natins, way, + wilderness, world.
אֶ֫רֶץ (e.rets) — land: country/planet.
: country/field
1) land, earth
1a) earth
1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part)
1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven)
1a3) earth (inhabitants)
1b) land
1b1) country, territory
1b2) district, region
1b3) tribal territory
1b4) piece of ground
1b5) land of Canaan, Israel
1b6) inhabitants of land
1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world
1b8) city (-state)
1c) ground, surface of the earth
1c1) ground
1c2) soil
1d) (in phrases)
1d1) people of the land
1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance)
1d3) level or plain country
1d4) land of the living
1d5) end(s) of the earth
1e) (almost wholly late in usage)
1e1) lands, countries
1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
אֶ֫רֶץ (e.rets) — land: soil.
: soil
1) land, earth
1a) earth
1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part)
1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven)
1a3) earth (inhabitants)
1b) land
1b1) country, territory
N-cs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
((1) 'erets;
(2) 'adhamah;
(3) sadheh,
"a piece of land";
(4) ge, "earth";
(5) agros, "field";
(6) chora, "region";
(7) chorion, diminutive of chora;
(8) xeros, "dry land";
(9) 'ezrach, "native" the King James Version "born in the land," "born among you," the Revised Version (British and American) "home-born" (Le 19:34; 14:16; Nu 15:30); "like a green tree in its native soil" (Ps 37:35)):
→ Appeared on the third creative day Ge 1:9
→ Original title to, from God Ge 13:14-17; 15:7; Ex 23:31; Le 25:23
→ Bought and sold Ge 23:3-18; 33:19; Ac 4:34; 5:1-8
→ Sale and redemption of, laws concerning Le 25:15,16,23-33; 27:17-24; Nu 36:4; Jer 32:7-16,25,44; Eze 46:18
