Proverbs 17:11 — Word Study
WLCאַךְ־ מְרִ֥י יְבַקֶּשׁ־ רָ֑ע וּמַלְאָ֥ךְ אַ֝כְזָרִ֗י יְשֻׁלַּח־ בּֽוֹ׃
BSAAn evil [man]raʻ [uncontrolled, wicked] seeksbâqash▸ [searches for, looks to] onlyʼak [exclusively, constantly] rebellionmᵉrîy [bitterness, resistance to authority] a cruelʼakzârîy [harsh, unkind] messengermălʼâk [an ambassador, an envoy] will be sent against himshâlach▸ [dispatched, commissioned]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אַךְ־ | only | Adverb |
| מְרִ֥י | rebellion | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| יְבַקֶּשׁ־ | he seeks | Verb, Piel, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| רָ֑ע | an evil [person] | Adj |
| וּמַלְאָ֥ךְ | and a messenger | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| אַ֝כְזָרִ֗י | cruel | Adj |
| יְשֻׁלַּח־ | he will be sent | Verb, Pual, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| בּֽוֹ׃ | in him | Preposition, suffix |
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| BSB | An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him. |
| KJV | An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. |
| ASV | An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. |
| YLT | An evil man seeketh only rebellion, And a fierce messenger is sent against him. |
| WEB | An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. |
| BBE | An uncontrolled man is only looking for trouble, so a cruel servant will be sent against him. |
The translations agree on the key terms in this verse.
The verse contains two main clauses, each presenting a distinct aspect of the evil man's character and the consequences he faces.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectרַע
verbבָּקַשׁ
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Deep Study — Proverbs 17:11
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Context — The Nature of Wickednessgenerated
Proverbs 17:11 addresses the mindset of an evil person who is fixated on rebellion. This verse is situated within a broader discourse on the consequences of folly and the nature of wickedness, as seen in the surrounding verses that emphasize the dangers of conflict and the harsh realities faced by the wicked.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Samuel 15:12 | While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 16:5–9 | As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and as he approached, he kept yelling out curses. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 18:15–19 | And ten young men who carried Joab’s armor surrounded Absalom, struck him, and killed him. |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 20:1–22 | Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there, and he blew the ram’s horn and shouted: “We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse’s son. Every man to his tent, O Israel!” |
| 5 | 1 Kings 2:24–25 | And now, as surely as the LORD lives—the One who established me, who set me on the throne of my father David, and who founded for me a dynasty as He promised—surely Adonijah shall be put to death today!” |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 8 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — מְרִי, me.Rigenerated
The noun מְרִי (me.Ri) means 'rebellion' and is tied to bitterness and resistance to authority. It conveys a sense of opposition and defiance, often reflecting an attitude that is hostile towards established norms or leadership.
In this verse, it highlights the evil man's exclusive pursuit of rebellion, suggesting that his character is defined by a perpetual state of opposition and unrest.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses rebellion for מְרִי.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb יְבַקֶּשׁ (he seeks) governs the sentence, with two noun phrases linked to it: the subject רָ֑ע (an evil) and the object מְרִי (rebellion). The structure emphasizes the action of seeking as central to the evil man's nature.
The sentence flows logically, presenting the evil man's pursuit of rebellion followed by the consequence of a cruel messenger being sent, which underscores the inevitable outcome of his actions.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates מְרִי as ἀντιλογίας (antilogias), indicating a focus on opposition or contradiction. This choice reflects a broader interpretation of rebellion as not just resistance but also as a challenge to authority.
This translation choice suggests a nuanced understanding of the nature of rebellion, emphasizing its confrontational aspect.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 17:11 tells us that an evil man is focused only on rebellion, and as a result, a cruel messenger will be sent against him. This verse warns of the consequences of wickedness and the nature of those who oppose authority.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It suggests that the evil man is not just against authority but actively looks for ways to oppose and resist it, indicating a rebellious nature.
The cruel messenger can be understood as a representative of judgment or consequence sent to confront the evil man for his actions.
This verse fits within a larger discussion on the consequences of folly and the nature of wickedness, highlighting the dangers of rebellion.
It teaches that evil is characterized by a constant seeking of conflict and rebellion, which ultimately leads to negative consequences.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I seen rebellion manifest in my own life or in those around me?
- How can I guard against the mindset of seeking conflict or opposition?
- What are some examples of how rebellion can lead to negative consequences?
- How can I encourage others to pursue peace rather than rebellion?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Bede comments on this verse, noting that the wicked always seeks conflict and that a cruel angel is sent by the Lord against sinners to afflict them.
The wicked always seeks conflict, etc. A cruel angel is an unclean spirit who is sent by the Lord against sinners to afflict them in the present;Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 17 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 17:11 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAn evil [man] seeketh only rebellion,.... For he seeks nothing but what is evil; and all sin is rebellion against God, a contempt of his laws, and a transgression of them; a trampling upon his
Read John Gill on Proverbs 17 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAn evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. An evil (man) seeketh only rebellion - so the Septuagint and Arabic.
Read Robert Jamieson on Proverbs 17 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleAn evil man seeketh only rebellion; it is the constant study and business of wicked men to rebel, either, 1. Against men in authority. But this is not universally true, for many most wicked persons are not guilty of that sin. Or rather, 2. Against God. For, 1. Thus it is true of all wicked men. 2. This word is used of rebellion against God, ,6 3:9, &c. 3. This word being put alone, without any addition of the object, seems most probably to be meant of the highest and worst kind of rebellion, according to the common rule of interpretation in such cases. A cruel messenger; or, a cruel angel; the angel of death, the devil, or some bloody men employed by God to avenge his quarrel; or some…
Read Matthew Poole on Proverbs 17 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 17:11 An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.Ver. 11. An evil man seeketh only rebellion.] Viz., How to gainstand and mischief those that by words or stripes seek to reclaim him. Some read it thus, ‘ The rebellious seeketh mischief only’ ; he is set upon sin, he shall be sure of punishment. No warnings will serve obdurate hearts. Wicked men are even ambitious of destruction. Judgments need not go to find them out; they run to meet their bane - they seek it, and as it were send for it. But this they need not do, "for a cruel messenger shall be sent against him." God hath forces enough at hand to fetch in his rebels - viz., good…
Read John Trapp on Proverbs 17 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(11) An evil man seeketh only rebellion.—Or. A rebellious man (literally, rebellion; comp. Ezekiel 2:7) seeketh only evil.A cruel messenger.—Such as the “chief of the executioners” (margin of Gen 37:36), who was always ready to carry out the bidding of an Oriental king. (Comp. 1 Kings 2:34; 1 Kings 2:46.) The ministers of the Divine wrath against impenitent sinners appear as “tormentors” in Matthew 18:34. (For the office of the angels in the same work, comp. Revelation 8:6, sqq.)
Read Charles John Ellicott on Proverbs 17 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges11. rebellion] This, in its highest reference, is an anticipation of the divine philosophy of St John, “sin is lawlessness” (ἡἁμαρτίαἐστὶνἡἀνομία). “Sin is lawlessness. Sin and lawlessness are convertible terms. Sin is not an arbitrary conception; it is the assertion of the selfish will against a paramount authority. He who sins breaks, not only by accident or in an isolated detail, but essentially, the law which he was created to fulfil,” Westcott on 1 John 3:4. a cruel messenger] The stern, implacable minister of the rebel’s doom. Comp., for illustration, 1 Kings 2:25; 1 Kings 2:34. The LXX. refer the sending of the merciless messenger, whether human or angelic, to Jehovah, against whom…
Read Cambridge on Proverbs 17 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThe proverb expresses the reverence of the East for the supreme authority of the king. The “cruel messenger” is probably the king’s officer despatched to subdue and punish.
Read Albert Barnes on Proverbs 17 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible11. An evil man — An evil citizen. Seeketh… rebellion — Endeavours to promote disorders in society and insubordination to law. A cruel messenger, etc. — Such men may expect, sooner or later, the vengeance of the government.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Proverbs 17 →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
An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
An evil person seeks only rebellion, and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Tyndale line
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
A sedicious person seeketh onely euill, and a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Strictly literal
An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
An evil man seeketh only rebellion, And a fierce messenger is sent against him.
An evil man seeks only rebellion, || And a fierce messenger is sent against him.
Only rebellion doth a bad man seek: therefore a cruel messenger will be sent out against him.
An evil person only seeks rebellion, so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
From the Latin
An evil man always seeketh quarrels: but a cruel angel shall be sent against him.
Simplified
Evil people are only looking to rebel, so a cruel messenger will be sent to attack them.
An uncontrolled man is only looking for trouble, so a cruel servant will be sent against him.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint largely agree on the wording of this verse, with 7 of the 8 words matched. The Septuagint's translation reflects a similar meaning but may present a different emphasis in its structure.
אַךְ־ מְרִ֥י יְבַקֶּשׁ־ רָ֑ע וּמַלְאָ֥ךְ אַ֝כְזָרִ֗י יְשֻׁלַּח־ בּֽוֹ׃
7 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.
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 17:11
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.
אַךְ (ak) is an adverb meaning 'surely' or 'indeed,' often used to emphasize what follows. It can also carry a restrictive sense, translating to 'only' or 'but.' The entries indicate its use in various contexts, but do not provide specific verse references.
אַךְ 159 adv. 1. surely. 2. with a restrictive force, emphasizing what follows
base
H389 אַךְ 1. surely. 2. with a restrictive force, emphasizing what follows
389 'ak ak
akin to 403; a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by
limitation) only:--also, in any wise, at least, but,
certainly, even, howbeit, nevertheless, notwithstanding, only,
save, surely, of a surety, truly, verily, + wherefore, yet
(but).
see HEBREW for 0403
אַךְ (akh) — surely.
1) indeed, surely (emphatic)
2) howbeit, only, but, yet (restrictive)
DirObjM — AdverbHD
מְרִי (mriy) primarily means 'rebellion' or 'rebellious,' derived from a root associated with bitterness. It appears to cover both the abstract concept of rebellion and its concrete manifestations. The Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon also connects this term to Egypt, suggesting a possible cultural or historical context.
מְרִי n.m. rebellion
base
H4805 מְרִי rebellion
4805 mriy mer-ee'
from 4784; bitterness, i.e. (figuratively) rebellion;
concretely, bitter, or rebellious:--bitter, (most)
rebel(-lion, -lious).
see HEBREW for 04784
מְרִי (me.ri) — Egypt.
Meri, a name for Egypt
Another spelling of mits.ra.yim (מִצְרַ֫יִם "Egypt" H4714G)
This name means rebellion, rebellious
מְרִי (me.ri) — rebellion.
1) rebellion
1a) rebellion
1b) rebellious (in construct)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
Revolt of the ten tribes 1Ki 12:16-20; 2Ch 10; 13:5-12
See SIN
בָּקַשׁ (baqash) is a Hebrew verb meaning to seek or search out, often in the context of worship or prayer. It encompasses a range of actions including asking, desiring, and requiring. The verb can appear in different forms, such as Piel and Pual, indicating various nuances of seeking or being sought.
[בָּקַשׁ] 224 vb. seek
Pi.
seek to find
seek to secure
seek the face
desire, demand
require, exact
exact equivalent or penalty for
(late) ask, request
Pu. be sought
base
H1245 בָּקַשׁ seek
1245 baqash baw-kash'
a primitive root; to search out (by any method, specifically
in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after:--ask,
beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure,
(make) request, require, seek (for).
בָּקַשׁ (ba.qash) — to seek.
1) to seek, require, desire, exact, request
1a) (Piel)
1a1) to seek to find
1a2) to seek to secure
1a3) to seek the face
1a4) to desire, demand
1a5) to require, exact
1a6) to ask, request
1b) (Pual) to be sought
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Piel · imperfect third person masculine singularHVpi3ms
רַע (ra) is a Hebrew word meaning bad or evil, encompassing a range of negative qualities such as distress, misery, and ethical wrongdoing. It can describe unpleasantness, harm, or low value, and is used in various contexts, including emotional states and moral judgments. The entries also note its comparative form, indicating worse than or worst. The word has feminine forms, such as רָעָה (ra.ah), which similarly convey concepts of evil and distress.
רַע 228 adj. bad, evil
bad, disagreeable, malignant
bad, unpleasant, giving pain, unhappiness, misery
evil, displeasing
bad of its kind
bad, , i.e. of low value
מִן comp., worse than
sad, unhappy
devise evil (hurtful) device
bad, unkind, vicious in disposition or temper
ethically bad, evil, wicked
base
רַע 126 n.m. evil, distress, misery, injury, calamity
evil, distress, adversity
evil, injury, wrong
ethical evil
base
רָעָה 310 n.f. evil, misery, distress, injury
evil, misery, distress
evil, injury, wrong
ethical evil
base
H7451a רַע bad, evil . bad, disagreeable, malignant
. bad, unpleasant, giving pain, unhappiness, misery
. evil, displeasing
. bad of its kind
. bad, , i.e. of low value
. + מִן comp., worse than
. sad, unhappy
. devise evil (hurtful) device
. bad, unkind, vicious in disposition or temper
. ethically bad, evil, wicked
H7451b רַע evil, distress, misery, injury, calamity . evil, distress, adversity
. evil, injury, wrong
. ethical evil
H7451c רָעָה evil, misery, distress, injury . evil, misery, distress
. evil, injury, wrong
. ethical evil
7451 ra` rah
from 7489; bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral):--
adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, + displease(-ure),
distress, evil((- favouredness), man, thing), + exceedingly, X
great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured),
+ mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, + not
please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex,
wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong.
(Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.).
see HEBREW for 07489
רַע (ra) — bad: harmful.
: harmful
adj
1) bad, evil
1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant
1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery)
1c) evil, displeasing
1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc)
1e) bad (of value)
1f) worse than, worst (comparison)
1g) sad, unhappy
1h) evil (hurtful)
1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition)
1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically)
1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts
1j2) deeds, actions
רַע (ra) — bad: evil.
1) evil, distress, misery, injury, calamity
1a) evil, distress, adversity
1b) evil, injury, wrong
1c) evil (ethical)
רָעָה (ra.ah) — distress: harm.
: harm
1) evil, misery, distress, injury
1a) evil, misery, distress
1b) evil, injury, wrong
1c) evil (ethical)
רַע (ra) — bad: evil.
: evil
adj
1) bad, evil
1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant
1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery)
1c) evil, displeasing
Adj — AdjHAamsa
מַלְאָךְ (mal'ak) means 'messenger' and can refer to an angel, particularly as a messenger of God. It is derived from a root meaning to dispatch as a deputy and encompasses roles such as ambassador, prophet, and teacher. The term is used in contexts that include divine communication.
מַלְאָךְ 214 n.m. messenger
messenger
angel, as messenger of God
the theophanic angel
base
H4397 מַלְאָךְ messenger . messenger
. angel, as messenger of God
. the theophanic angel
4397 mal'ak mal-awk'
from an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a
messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a
prophet, priest or teacher):--ambassador, angel, king,
messenger.
מַלְאָךְ (ma.le.akh) — messenger.
: messenger
1) messenger, representative
1a) messenger
1b) angel
1c) the theophanic angel
מַלְאָךְ (ma.le.akh) — messenger: angel.
: angel
1) messenger, representative
1a) messenger
1b) angel
1c) the theophanic angel
Conj | N-ms — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular absoluteHC/Ncmsa
mes'-en-jer: The regular Hebrew word for "messenger" is mal'akh, the Greek aggelos. This may be a human messenger or a messenger of God, an angel. The context must decide the right translation. In Hag 1:13 the prophet is called God's messenger; Job 33:23 changes the King James Version to "angel" (margin "messenger"); and Mal 3:1 margin, suggests "angel" instead of "messenger." Mal 2:7 and Mal 3:1 (twice) have caused a great deal of comment. See MALACHI. The Greek apostolos, "apostle," is rendered "messenger" in 2Co 8:23;
Messenger
(Heb. mal’ak, Gr. angelos), an angel, a messenger who runs on foot, the bearer of despatches (Job 1:14; 1 Sam. 11:7; 2 Chr. 36:22); swift of foot (2 Kings 9:18).
The Hebrew word אַכְזָרִי (*akzariy*) means 'cruel' and appears only in this form. It is derived from another root word, אכזר (*akzar*), which also conveys a sense of cruelty. The entries consistently emphasize its meaning without significant variation.
אַכְזָרִי adj. cruel, always in this form
base
H394 אַכְזָרִי cruel, always in this form
394 'akzariy ak-zawr-ree'
from 393; terrible:--cruel (one).
see HEBREW for 0393
אַכְזָרִי (akh.za.ri) — cruel.
cruel
Adj — AdjHAamsa
The Hebrew word שָׁלַח (shalach) is a primitive root meaning 'to send' with a wide range of applications. It can refer to sending away, stretching out (especially a hand), or letting go. The entries indicate various forms, including sending off, casting out, and setting free. Notably, it can also imply divorce or being sent away in a marital context.
שָׁלַח 814 vb. send
Qal
send: human subj.
send: subj. י׳ (God)
stretch out, esp. acc. hand
rarely send away: human subj.
let loose
Niph. letters were sent
Pi.
send off, away, human subj.
send away, subj. י׳
give over
cast out
send out, forth
let go, set free
shoot forth branches
let down
shoot
Phrases
Pu. be sent off (started on journey); be put away, divorced, of wife; be impelled(?)
Hiph. and I (י׳) will send
base
H7971 שָׁלַח send .. send: human subj.
. send: subj. י׳ (God)
. stretch out, esp. acc. hand
. rarely send away: human subj.
. let loose
. letters were sent
. . send off, away, human subj.
. . send away, subj. י׳
. give over
. cast out
. send out, forth
. let go, set free
. shoot forth branches
. let down
. shoot
. Phrases
. be sent off (started on journey); be put away, divorced, of wife; be impelled(?)
. and I (י׳) will send
7971 shalach shaw-lakh'
a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great
variety of applications):--X any wise, appoint, bring (on the
way), cast (away, out), conduct, X earnestly, forsake, give
(up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose),
push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send
(away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread,
stretch forth (out).
שָׁלַח (sha.lach) — to send: depart.
: depart/send
1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to send
1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct
1a3) to send away
1a4) to let loose
1b) (Niphal) to be sent
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out
1c2) to let go, set free
1c3) to shoot forth (of branches)
1c4) to let down
1c5) to shoot
1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled
1e) (Hiphil) to send
שָׁלַח (sha.lach) — to send: let go.
: let_go/free
1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to send
1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct
1a3) to send away
1a4) to let loose
1b) (Niphal) to be sent
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out
1c2) to let go, set free
1c3) to shoot forth (of branches)
1c4) to let down
1c5) to shoot
V-Pual-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Pual · imperfect third person masculine singularHVPi3ms
וֹ (o) — him.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 3rd person masculine singular
HR/Sp3ms — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp3ms