Proverbs 11:14 — Word Study
WLCבְּאֵ֣ין תַּ֭חְבֻּלוֹת יִפָּל־ עָ֑ם וּ֝תְשׁוּעָ֗ה בְּרֹ֣ב יוֹעֵֽץ׃
BSAFor lackʼayin [absence, want] ◂of guidancetachbulâh [wise counsel, direction] a nationʻam [people, community] fallsnâphal▸ [is defeated, comes to ruin] but with manyrôb [a multitude of, numerous] counselorsyâʻats [advisers, guides] [comes] deliverancetᵉshûwʻâh [is found, salvation, victory, rescue]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| בְּאֵ֣ין | when there not | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| תַּ֭חְבֻּלוֹת | [are] wise directions | Noun common, feminine plural absolute |
| יִפָּל־ | it falls | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| עָ֑ם | a people | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| וּ֝תְשׁוּעָ֗ה | and victory | Conjunction, noun common feminine singular absolute |
| בְּרֹ֣ב | [is] in a multitude of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| יוֹעֵֽץ׃ | counselor[s] | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine singular |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance. |
| KJV | Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. |
| ASV | Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. |
| YLT | Without counsels do a people fall, And deliverance [is] in a multitude of counsellors. |
| WEB | Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory. |
| BBE | When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe. |
Where they part company is תַּחְבֻּלוֹת — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence is structured around a main clause with a contrast introduced by 'but', emphasizing the difference between lack of guidance and the presence of many counselors.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectתַּחְבֻּלֹות
verbנָפַל
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Deep Study — Proverbs 11:14
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Context — Wisdom on Guidance and Counselgenerated
Proverbs 11:14 highlights the critical role of guidance in the success of a nation. The verse contrasts the dire consequences of lacking wise counsel with the benefits that come from having many advisors. This theme of guidance is prevalent throughout the book of Proverbs, underscoring the importance of seeking wisdom in decision-making, as seen in Proverbs 15:22 and Proverbs 24:6.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 15:22 | Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. |
| 2 | Proverbs 16:22 | Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly. |
| 3 | Proverbs 24:6 | Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 12:1–19 | Then Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king. |
| 5 | Isaiah 19:11–14 | The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”? |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 6 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — תַּ֭חְבֻּלוֹת, Tach.bu.lotgenerated
The word תַּחְבֻּלוֹת (tachbulot) is a feminine plural noun that refers to wise directions or counsel. It is derived from a root meaning to steer or manage, indicating the act of providing guidance or advice in various situations.
In this verse, it emphasizes the necessity of having wise counselors to navigate challenges. The plural form suggests that multiple perspectives can enhance decision-making and lead to successful outcomes.
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 יִפָּל (yi.pol), meaning 'it falls,' which governs the structure of the sentence. The sentence begins with a prepositional phrase indicating the absence of guidance, followed by a subject and the main verb, and concludes with a contrasting clause about deliverance.
The word order places emphasis on the lack of guidance first, highlighting its critical role in the downfall of a nation, before presenting the remedy of having many counselors.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates תַּחְבֻּלוֹת as κυβέρνησις (kybernēsis), which means 'governance' or 'direction.' This choice suggests a broader interpretation of guidance, emphasizing not just advice but also the act of governing or leading.
This reflects a more systemic view of leadership, where wise counsel is integral to the governance of a people.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 11:14 teaches that without guidance, a nation will fall, but having many counselors can lead to victory. This highlights the importance of seeking wise advice in making decisions.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means that without wise counsel and direction, a community or nation can face defeat and ruin.
Having multiple counselors provides diverse perspectives and wisdom, which can lead to better decision-making and ultimately deliverance.
It encourages individuals to seek advice from trusted sources when making important choices, emphasizing the value of collective wisdom.
Examples include King Solomon asking for wisdom (1 Kings 3:5-14) and the advice given to leaders in Proverbs, such as in Proverbs 15:22.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of my life do I need to seek more guidance from others?
- How can I be a wise counselor to those around me?
- What are some practical steps I can take to ensure I have a multitude of counselors?
- How does my understanding of guidance change when I consider the collective wisdom of a community?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The Desert Fathers and Bede provide insights on the importance of guidance and counsel, emphasizing the need for wise leadership in both spiritual and communal contexts.
Cassian said, ‘Moses the Hermit told us, “It is good not to hide our thoughts; we ought to disclose them to discreet and devout elders;Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 11 →
A brother asked Poemen, ‘I am suffering damage to my soul by being with my abba. What do you advise me to do? Should I continue to stay with him?’ Poemen knew that his soul was being harmed by his abba,Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 11 →
"Where there is no guidance, the nation falls," etc. Lest you should think that, if you cannot correct the faults of a friend, you should keep them hidden, he rightly says that a people without a governor will fall;Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 11 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 11:14 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleWhere no counsel [is], the people fall,.... Where there is no wise and prudent, sound and good counsel, as the word signifies; where that is not, there had as good be none, or better; a people, a
Read John Gill on Proverbs 11 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryWhere no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
Read Robert Jamieson on Proverbs 11 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleNo counsel; or, no wise counsel, as the word properly signifies, as . In the multitude of counsellors, to wit, of wise and good counsellors, for such will employ and unite their counsels together for the public good.
Read Matthew Poole on Proverbs 11 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 11:14 Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.Ver. 14. Where no counsel is, the people fall.] As where no pilot is, the ship miscarrieth. The Vulgate render it, Ubi non est gubernator, corruit populus. Tyranny is better than anarchy. And yet, "Woe also to thee, O land, whose king is a child"; that is, wilful and uncounsellable, as Rehoboam, who was a child at forty years old, whenas his father was a man at twenty. Age is no just measure of wisdom, and royalty without wisdom is but eminent dishonour. Solomon the wise chose him an excellent council of state, whom Rehoboam refused to hear, being as much more wilful than his father…
Read John Trapp on Proverbs 11 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(14) In the multitude of counsellors there is safety—i.e., where there are plenty to guide the state.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Proverbs 11 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges14. counsel] See Proverbs 1:5 note. The same Heb. word is there rendered wise counsels, A.V. and sound counsels, R.V. Here R.V. renders wise guidance, with reference perhaps to the root-meaning of the word, steering a ship, κυβέρνησις, LXX. Comp. Proverbs 15:22.
Read Cambridge on Proverbs 11 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleCounsel - See Proverbs 1:5 note. This precept may well be thought of as coming with special force at the time of the organization of the monarchy of Israel. Compare 1 Kings 12:6.
Read Albert Barnes on Proverbs 11 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible14. Where no counsel is — No pilotage, guidance, or wise management. Miller renders helmsmanhip instead of “counsel.” The people fall — Rather, a people or nation falls. It probably applies to States or entire communities.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Proverbs 11 →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
For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors.
Tyndale line
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Where no counsel is , the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
Where no counsell is, the people fall: but where many counsellers are, there is health.
Strictly literal
Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Without counsels do a people fall, And deliverance [is] in a multitude of counsellors.
Without counsels a people falls, || And deliverance [is] in a multitude of counselors.
Where there is no wise guidance, a people must fall: but [it will obtain] help through the multitude of counsellors.
Where there is no wise direction, a nation falls, but victory comes by consulting many advisors.
From the Latin
Where there is no governor, the people shall fall: but there is safety where there is much counsel.
Simplified
A nation falls without good guidance, but they are saved through much wise counsel.
When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint largely agree in their wording, with six of the seven Hebrew words matched in the Greek translation. This consistency indicates a shared understanding of the importance of guidance and counsel in leadership.
בְּאֵ֣ין תַּ֭חְבֻּלוֹת יִפָּל־ עָ֑ם וּ֝תְשׁוּעָ֗ה בְּרֹ֣ב יוֹעֵֽץ׃
6 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Proverbs 11:14
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.
אַ֫יִן (ayin) primarily means 'nothing' or 'nought' and serves as a negative particle indicating absence or negation, such as 'is not' or 'there is not.' It can also express lack of possession or existence. The word is derived from a root meaning to be non-existent, and it appears frequently in various grammatical constructions.
אַ֫יִן, אָ֑֫יִן cstr. אֵין subst. prop. nothing, nought
to nothing, as nothing
cstr. אֵין, very freq. as particle of negation, is not, are not, was not, were not
אֵין לְ׳, with subst., or pron., there is (was) not to … = … have, has, had, etc. not
in circumst. clauses
with inf. and ל׳, it is not to …
with prefixes
base
H369 אַ֫יִן, אָ֑֫יִן cstr. אֵין subst. prop. nothing, nought . to nothing, as nothing
. cstr. אֵין, very freq. as particle of negation, is not, are not, was not, were not
. אֵין לְ׳, with subst., or pron., there is (was) not to … = … have, has, had, etc. not
. in circumst. clauses
. with inf. and ל׳, it is not to …
. with prefixes
369 'ayin ah'-yin
as if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not
exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative
particle:--else, except, fail, (father-)less, be gone,
in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any,
thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable),
well-nigh, without. Compare 370.
see HEBREW for 0370
אַ֫יִן (a.yin) — nothing.
1) nothing, not, nought n
1a) nothing, nought neg
1b) not
1c) to have not (of possession) adv
1d) without w/prep
1e) for lack of
Prep | Part — Preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHR/Ncmsc
תַּחְבֻּלָה (tachbulah) refers to direction or counsel, derived from the idea of steering or managing ropes. It encompasses guidance, wise advice, and can also imply plans or strategies. The term appears only in plural form and is associated with both good and wicked counsel.
[תַּחְבֻּלָה] n.f. direction, counsel (prob. orig. of rope-pulling, i.e. steering, directing a ship)
base
H8458 תַּחְבֻּלָה, תַּחְבּוּלָה
8458 tachbulah takh-boo-law'
or tachbuwlah {takh-boo-law'}; from 2254 as denominative from
2256; (only in plural) properly, steerage (as a management of
ropes), i.e. (figuratively) guidance or (by implication) a
plan:--good advice, (wise) counsels.
see HEBREW for 02254
see HEBREW for 02256
תַּחְבֻּלָה (tach.bu.lah) — counsel.
1) direction, counsel, guidance, good advice, (wise) counsel
1a) direction, guidance
1b) counsel
1b1) good or wise counsel
1b2) of the wicked
N-fp — Noun common · feminine plural absoluteHNcfpa
נָפַל (naphal) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to fall,' encompassing a wide range of applications, including falling by accident, experiencing violent death, or going to ruin. It can also refer to prostrating oneself, attacking, or causing someone to fall. The term appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, often indicating physical or metaphorical downfall.
נָפַל 433 vb. fall, lie
Qal 366
fall, by accident
Esp. of violent death
fig. = go to ruin, perish, etc.
fig. = experience calamity
fall, of a city
Fall prostrate
fall = prostrate oneself before
fall upon one's neck, in embrace
Fall upon = attack
desert or fall away to, go over to
Fig., of deep sleep
Other idiomatic uses
= lie; = lie prostrate
Hiph.
cause to fall
Of causing death; = overthrow, bring to destruction
Esp. of casting lot
Fig., let drop, cause to fail
cause deep sleep to fall
Other idioms
Hithp. throw, or prostrate oneself
base
H5307 נָפַל fall, lie .. fall, by accident
. . Esp. of violent death
. fig. = go to ruin, perish, etc.
. fig. = experience calamity
. fall, of a city
. . Fall prostrate
. fall = prostrate oneself before
. fall upon one's neck, in embrace
. . Fall upon = attack
. desert or fall away to, go over to
. Fig., of deep sleep
. Other idiomatic uses
. = lie; = lie prostrate
. . cause to fall
. Of causing death; = overthrow, bring to destruction
. Esp. of casting lot
. Fig., let drop, cause to fail
. cause deep sleep to fall
. Other idioms
. throw, or prostrate oneself
5307 naphal naw-fal'
a primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications
(intransitive or causative, literal or figurative):--be
accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide
(by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall
(away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have
(inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for 6419), lay
(along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be (X hast) lost,
lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make
to) rot, slay, smite out, X surely, throw down.
see HEBREW for 06419
נָפַל (na.phal) — to fall: fall.
: fall/drop/fail
1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to fall
1a2) to fall (of violent death)
1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before
1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of
1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result
1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to
1a7) to lie, lie prostrate
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate
1b2) to overthrow
1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot
1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.)
1b5) to cause to fall
1c) (Hithpael)
1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon
1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself
1d) (Pilel) to fall
נָפַל (na.phal) — to fall: deserting.
: deserting
1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to fall
1a2) to fall (of violent death)
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
עַם (am) primarily means 'people' or 'nation,' referring to a collective group, often in the context of tribes such as those of Israel. It can also denote kinsmen or compatriots. The term appears in various contexts, including military and familial references. There is a mention of a specific individual named Ammi in Song of Solomon 6:12.
עַם, עָם 1810 n.m. people
a people, nation
= smaller units
= common people
people in gen., persons
phrases
base
[עַם] n.[m.] kinsman (on father's side)
base
H5971a עַם, עָם people H5971b עַם kinsman (on father's side)
5971 `am am
from 6004; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a
tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or
attendants; figuratively, a flock:--folk, men, nation,
people.
see HEBREW for 06004
עַם (am) — people.
: people/nation
1) nation, people
1a) people, nation
1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men
עַם (am) — kinsman.
kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — Ammi.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at Sng.6.12
§ kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — People's (Gate).
§ kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — (Ibleam)-am.
Combined with yiv.le.am (יִבְלְעָם "Ibleam" H2991)
§ kinsman, kindred
עַם (am) — Amaw.
This name means nation, people
עַם (am) — people: soldiers.
: soldiers/army
1) nation, people
1a) people, nation
1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men
עַם (am) — people: creatures.
: creatures
1) nation, people
1a) people, nation
1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
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…
תְּשׁוּעָה (tshuw`ah) refers to concepts of rescue, deliverance, and salvation, both in a personal and national context. It emphasizes help and safety, often associated with divine intervention. The term is linked to victory as well, indicating a broader range of meanings related to overcoming challenges or enemies.
תְּשׁוּעָה († תְּשֻׁעָה 2 S 19:3) n.f. deliverance, salvation
base
H8668 תְּשׁוּעָה, תְּשֻׁעָה
8668 tshuw`ah tesh-oo-aw'
or tshuah {tesh-oo-aw'}; from 7768 in the sense of 3467;
rescue (literal or figurative, pers., national or spir.):--
deliverance, help, safety, salvation, victory.
see HEBREW for 07768
see HEBREW for 03467
תְּשׁוּעָה (te.shu.ah) — deliverance: salvation.
: salvation
1) salvation, deliverance
1a) deliverance (usually by God through human agency)
1b) salvation (spiritual in sense)
Also means: te.shu.ah (תְּשׁוּעָה ": victory" H8668H)
תְּשׁוּעָה (te.shu.ah) — deliverance: victory.
: victory
1) salvation, deliverance
1a) deliverance (usually by God through human agency)
1b) salvation (spiritual in sense)
Conj | N-fs — Conjunction · noun common feminine singular absoluteHC/Ncfsa
רֹב (rov) refers to a multitude or abundance, encompassing ideas of greatness and numerousness. It is derived from a related root and can describe anything from a large quantity to excellence. The entries consistently highlight its use in various contexts, emphasizing its broad application in the Old Testament.
רֹב 151 n.m. multitude, abundance, greatness
base
H7230 רֹב multitude, abundance, greatness
7230 rob robe
from 7231; abundance (in any respect):--abundance(- antly),
all, X common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number),
huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much,
multitude, plenty(-ifully), X very (age).
see HEBREW for 07231
רֹב (rov) — abundance.
1) multitude, abundance, greatness
1a) multitude
1a1) abundance, abundantly
1a2) numerous
1b) greatness
Prep | N-cs — Preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHR/Ncmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
יָעַץ (ya`ats) is a Hebrew verb meaning to advise or counsel. It encompasses various forms, including advising, consulting, and deliberating, with nuances in different stems such as Qal, Niphal, and Hithpael. The word can also imply conspiracy in certain contexts. The entries suggest a focus on guidance and decision-making.
יָעַץ vb. advise, counsel
Qal advise, counsel
Niph. consult together, exchange counsel
Hithp. conspire against
base
H3289 יָעַץ advise, counsel
3289 ya`ats yaw-ats'
a primitive root; to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or
resolve:--advertise, take advise, advise (well), consult,
(give, take) counsel(-lor), determine, devise, guide, purpose.
יָעַץ (ya.ats) — to advise.
1) to advise, consult, give counsel, counsel, purpose, devise, plan
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to advise, counsel, give counsel, consult
1a2) counsellor (participle)
1b) (Niphal) to consult together, exchange counsel, deliberate, counsel together
1c) (Hithpael) to conspire
V-Qal — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singularHVqrmsa