Proverbs 22:12 — Word Study
WLCעֵינֵ֣י יְ֭הוָה נָ֣צְרוּ דָ֑עַת וַ֝יְסַלֵּ֗ף דִּבְרֵ֥י בֹגֵֽד׃
BSAThe LORD’sYᵉhôvâh eyesʻayin [sources of wisdom and insight] keep watch overnâtsar■ [guard and protect] knowledgedaʻath [divine understanding and insight] but He frustratesçâlaph▸ [overthrows and subverts] the wordsdâbâr [deeds and plans] of the faithlessbâgad [unfaithful and treacherous, acting deceitfully]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| עֵינֵ֣י | [the] eyes of | Noun common, feminine dual construct |
| יְ֭הוָה | Yahweh | Noun proper |
| נָ֣צְרוּ | they preserve | Verb, Qal, perfect third person common plural |
| דָ֑עַת | knowledge | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
| וַ֝יְסַלֵּ֗ף | and he has subverted | Verb, Piel, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| דִּבְרֵ֥י | [the] words of | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| בֹגֵֽד׃ | [one who] acts treacherously | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine singular |
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| BSB | The LORD’s eyes keep watch over knowledge, but He frustrates the words of the faithless. |
| KJV | The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor. |
| ASV | The eyes of Jehovah preserve him that hath knowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man. |
| YLT | The eyes of Jehovah have kept knowledge, And He overthroweth the words of the treacherous. |
| WEB | Yahweh’s eyes watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful. |
| BBE | The eyes of the Lord keep knowledge, but by him the acts of the false man will be overturned. |
The translations agree on the essential meaning of the verse.
The sentence consists of two main clauses connected by a conjunction, highlighting the contrast between divine protection and disruption.
8 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Proverbs 22:12
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Context — Wisdom and Knowledge in Proverbsgenerated
Proverbs 22:12 highlights the contrast between the protective nature of the LORD's gaze on knowledge and His opposition to the words of the faithless. This verse emphasizes the importance of wisdom and understanding, suggesting that divine oversight ensures the preservation of truth while thwarting deceitful intentions. The surrounding verses also reflect on the nature of relationships and the consequences of actions, reinforcing the overarching theme of wisdom in the book of Proverbs.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Chronicles 16:9 | For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.” |
| 2 | Isaiah 59:19–21 | So shall they fear the name of the LORD where the sun sets, and His glory where it rises. For He will come like a raging flood, driven by the breath of the LORD. |
| 3 | Matthew 16:16–18 | Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” |
| 4 | Acts 5:39 | But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.” |
| 5 | Acts 12:23–24 | Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 12 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — עַיִן, 'ei.Neigenerated
The word עַיִן (*'ayin*) refers to 'eye' and can denote both the physical organ and metaphorical uses, such as sources of perception or insight. In this context, it signifies the LORD's vigilant watchfulness over knowledge, indicating His active role in safeguarding wisdom.
The parsing as a feminine dual construct suggests a completeness or fullness in the observation, hinting at the depth of divine insight. This word is often used in various contexts, emphasizing its multifaceted meanings, including affliction and outward appearance.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The translations agree on the core meaning of the verse, consistently rendering the LORD's watchful care over knowledge and His disruption of deceitful speech.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb נָ֣צְרוּ (*na.tze.ru*) governs the subject, 'the eyes of the LORD', with a subsequent clause describing the actions toward knowledge and the words of the faithless. This structure highlights the LORD's dual role as protector and disruptor.
The syntax emphasizes the contrast between the divine oversight of knowledge and the subversion of deceitful words, creating a clear dichotomy in the roles attributed to the LORD.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates עֵינֵי as ὀφθαλμοὶ (*ophthalmoí*), which also means 'eyes', maintaining the focus on divine observation. This choice reflects a consistent understanding of the LORD's watchfulness.
The Greek term φαυλίζει (*phaulízei*) for 'subvert' conveys a similar idea of corruption or distortion, aligning with the Hebrew meaning while also broadening the implications of the action.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 22:12 tells us that the LORD watches over knowledge, ensuring that wisdom is preserved while He disrupts the words of those who act treacherously. This highlights the importance of integrity and truth in our speech and actions.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It signifies that God actively protects and values wisdom and understanding, ensuring that they are preserved.
This means that God undermines the deceitful plans and speech of those who act unfaithfully, preventing their intentions from succeeding.
This contrast emphasizes the value of wisdom and integrity, showing that while God supports truth, He opposes deceit.
We can strive to seek knowledge and wisdom, ensuring that our words and actions align with truth and integrity.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways can I seek knowledge and understanding in my daily life?
- How can I ensure that my words reflect integrity and truth?
- What are some examples of situations where I have seen deceitful words being undermined?
- How does knowing that the LORD watches over knowledge affect my approach to learning and sharing information?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Bede comments on this verse, noting that the divine inspection maintains the knowledge of truth within the Church.
"The eyes of the Lord keep knowledge," etc. The divine inspection always keeps in the Church the knowledge of the truth which it taught;Early Church Fathers on Proverbs 22 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 22:12 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge,.... That is, the providence of God, whose eyes run to and fro throughout the whole earth; these preserve the knowledge of himself, even among the Heathens in
Read John Gill on Proverbs 22 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor. The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge - namely, that of the godly, practical, and experimental knowledge of the truth.
Read Robert Jamieson on Proverbs 22 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThe eyes of the Lord preserve, God by the watchful eye of his providence maintains and defends, knowledge, to wit, men of knowledge; the abstract being put for the concrete, as pride is put for a proud man, , deceit for the deceitful, as : so here knowledge for knowing and good men, such as the last verse spoke of, whose hearts are pure, and speeches gracious; not only the king shall be their friend, as he said there, but God also, which he adds here, The words; their false and flattering speeches, whereby they designed and expected to gain the favour and friendship of great men, which are opposed to the sincere and gracious speeches of good men, implied in the first cause of this verse…
Read Matthew Poole on Proverbs 22 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 22:12 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.Ver. 12. The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge.] That is, Knowing persons. Those in the former verse that love truth in the inward parts, and hold this a rule, Truth must be spoken, however it be taken; these, howsoever they may suffer for a season, as Daniel in the den, Micaiah in the stock house, yet the watchful providence of God will preserve them, and provide for them. He will clear their innocence, and so plead for them in the hearts of greatest princes, that they shall find the truth of this divine proverb, and the falsity of that other so common among men, Obsequium amicos…
Read John Trapp on Proverbs 22 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(12) The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge—i.e., men who know and speak the truth. (See above on Proverbs 21:28.) He overthroweth the words of the transgressor—i.e., the deceitful; He brings his lies to light.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Proverbs 22 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 12. The eyes of the Lord - (the Divine providence) preserve knowledge] This providence has been wonderfully manifested in preserving the sacred oracles, and in preserving many ancient authors, which have been of great use to the civil interests of man.
Read AdamClarke on Proverbs 22 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges12. knowledge] R.V. rightly inserts him that hath, before knowledge. transgressor] Rather, treacherous man, R.V.
Read Cambridge on Proverbs 22 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible12. Preserve knowledge — Stand guard over it. It would seem from the next clause that knowledge is here used for the concrete — the knowing, the intelligent.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Proverbs 22 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
The LORD’s eyes keep watch over knowledge, but He frustrates the words of the faithless.
Yahweh’s eyes watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
The LORD’s eyes keep watch over knowledge, but He frustrates the words of the faithless.
The eyes of the Lord guard knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the faithless person.
Tyndale line
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
The eyes of Jehovah preserve him that hath knowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.
The eyes of the LORD preserve him that hath knowledge, but he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.
The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
The eyes of the Lord preserue knowledge: but hee ouerthroweth the wordes of the transgressour.
Strictly literal
The eyes of Jehovah preserve knowledge; but he overthroweth the words of the unfaithful.
The eyes of Jehovah have kept knowledge, And He overthroweth the words of the treacherous.
The eyes of YHWH have kept knowledge, || And He overthrows the words of the treacherous.
The eyes of the Lord guard knowledge, and he overturneth the words of the treacherous.
The eyes of Yahweh keep watch over knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the treacherous.
From the Latin
The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge: and the words of the unjust are overthrown.
Simplified
The Lord watches over true knowledge, but counteracts the words of liars.
The eyes of the Lord keep knowledge, but by him the acts of the false man will be overturned.
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 agree in their wording, with all seven words matched. This indicates a strong consistency in the transmission of this verse across different textual traditions.
עֵינֵ֣י יְ֭הוָה נָ֣צְרוּ דָ֑עַת וַ֝יְסַלֵּ֗ף דִּבְרֵ֥י בֹגֵֽד׃
7 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 22:12
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.
The Hebrew word עַ֫יִן (*'ayin*) means 'eye' and can refer to both the physical organ and its figurative uses, such as mental qualities and desires. It also denotes a 'spring' or 'fountain' of water. The entries highlight various phrases and contexts, including appearances and expressions of emotion, but do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicons.
עַ֫יִן 859 n.f. eye
lit. as physical organ
eyes as showing mental qualities
desire of the eyes, abominations of the eyes
Fig. of mental and physical faculties, acts and states
Transferred mngs.:
visible surface of earth
appearance
gleam, sparkle
Other phrases are: an eye for an eye; eye to eye; in the presence of, in full view of; of business transaction; on the forehead
base
עַ֫יִן n.f. spring (of water). Particular springs are:
ע׳ חֲרֹר Ju 7:1
ע׳ הַקּוֹרֵא (partridge-spring) Ju 15:19
ע׳ רֹגֵל near Jerus.
ע׳ הַתַּנִּין (dragon-spring)
base
H5869a עַ֫יִן eye . lit. as physical organ
. . eyes as showing mental qualities
. desire of the eyes, abominations of the eyes
. Fig. of mental and physical faculties, acts and states
. Transferred mngs.: . visible surface of earth
. appearance
. gleam, sparkle
. Other phrases are: an eye for an eye; eye to eye; in the presence of, in full view of; of business transaction; on the forehead
H5869b עַ֫יִן spring (of water)
5869 `ayin ah'-yin
probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or
figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the
landscape):--affliction, outward appearance, + before, +
think best, colour, conceit, + be content, countenance, +
displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, + favour,
fountain, furrow (from the margin), X him, + humble,
knowledge, look, (+ well), X me, open(-ly), + (not) please,
presence, + regard, resemblance, sight, X thee, X them, +
think, X us, well, X you(-rselves).
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye.
: eye
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — Fountain (Gate).
§ spring, fountain
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — Fountain of.
§ spring, fountain
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: seeing.
: seeing
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: appearance.
: appearance
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: before(the eyes).
: before(the_eyes)
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: sin.
: sin
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
N-cd — Noun common · feminine dual constructHNcfdc
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…
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.'
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
H3068 יהוה i.e. יַהְוֶה n. pr. dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel
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
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)
N-proper — Noun properHNpt
נָצַר (natsar) is a Hebrew verb meaning to watch, guard, or keep. It encompasses a range of actions including protecting, preserving, and observing, as well as concealing or keeping secret. The entries suggest both positive and negative connotations, such as guarding from danger or hiding something. The term can also refer to a watchman.
[נָצַר] vb. watch, guard, keep;—Qal
Watch, guard, keep
Guard from dangers, preserve
Guard with fidelity, keep, observe
Guard, keep secret
Keep close, blockaded
base
H5341 נָצַר watch, guard, keep . Watch, guard, keep
. Guard from dangers, preserve
. Guard with fidelity, keep, observe
. Guard, keep secret
. Keep close, blockaded
5341 natsar naw-tsar'
a primitive root; to guard, in a good sense (to protect,
maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.):--
besieged, hidden thing, keep(-er, -ing), monument, observe,
preserve(-r), subtil, watcher(-man).
נָצַר (na.tsar) — to watch.
1) to guard, watch, watch over, keep
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to watch, guard, keep
1a2) to preserve, guard from dangers
1a3) to keep, observe, guard with fidelity
1a4) to guard, keep secret
1a5) to be kept close, be blockaded
1a6) watchman (participle)
V-Qal-Perf-3cp — Verb · Qal · perfect third person common pluralHVqp3cp
דַּ֫עַת (da`ath) means knowledge, encompassing perception, skill, and moral understanding. It is associated with prophetic knowledge and is noted for its divine aspect, particularly in the context of wisdom literature. The entries highlight its use in various forms of knowledge, including discernment and understanding.
דַּ֫עַת n.f. knowledge
knowledge, perception
= skill (in workmanship)
of proph. knowledge
esp. knowledge with moral quality
knowledge possessed by God
esp. in Wisd Lt = discernment, understanding, wisdom
base
H1847 דַּ֫עַת knowledge . . knowledge, perception
. = skill (in workmanship)
. of proph. knowledge
. esp. knowledge with moral quality
. knowledge possessed by God
. esp. in Wisd Lt = discernment, understanding, wisdom
1847 da`ath dah'-ath
from 3045; knowledge:--cunning, (ig-)norantly, know(-ledge),
(un-)awares (wittingly).
see HEBREW for 03045
דַּ֫עַת (da.at) — knowledge.
1) knowledge
1a) knowledge, perception, skill
1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
סָלַף (salaf) is a Hebrew verb meaning to twist or pervert. It conveys the idea of overturning or ruining something, often in a figurative sense. The entries indicate that it can refer to subverting or distorting, particularly in contexts like bribery. There are no significant disagreements among the lexicons regarding its meaning.
סָלַף vb. twist, pervert, overturn
Pi.
pervert
subvert, turn upside down, ruin
base
H5557 סָלַף twist, pervert, overturn . . pervert
. subvert, turn upside down, ruin
5557 calaph saw-laf'
a primitive root; properly, to wrench, i.e. (figuratively) to
subvert:--overthrow, pervert.
סָלַף (sa.laph) — to pervert.
1) to twist, pervert, distort, overturn, ruin
1a) (Piel)
1a1) to pervert (of bribery)
1a2) to subvert, turn upside down, ruin
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms — Verb · Piel · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/Vpw3ms
דָּבָר (dabar) means 'word' or 'speech' and encompasses a range of meanings including discourse, saying, and matter. It can refer to anything spoken or a topic of discussion, extending to concepts like business or affairs. The entries consistently highlight its use in various contexts, but do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicographers.
דָּבָר 1439 n.m. speech, word
sg. speech, discourse, saying, word, as the sum of that which is spoken
sg. saying, utterance, sentence, as a section of a discourse
sg. a word, words
sg. matter, affair, thing about which one speaks
base
H1697 דָּבָר speech, word . sg. speech, discourse, saying, word, as the sum of that which is spoken
. sg. saying, utterance, sentence, as a section of a discourse
. sg. a word, words
. sg. matter, affair, thing about which one speaks
1697 dabar daw-baw'
from 1696; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or
thing; adverbially, a cause:--act, advice, affair, answer, X
any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case,
cause, certain rate, + chronicles, commandment, X
commune(-ication), + concern(-ing), + confer, counsel, +
dearth, decree, deed, X disease, due, duty, effect, +
eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-)ness, + glory, + harm, hurt,
+ iniquity, + judgment, language, + lying, manner, matter,
message, (no) thing, oracle, X ought, X parts, + pertaining, +
please, portion, + power, promise, provision, purpose,
question, rate, reason, report, request, X (as hast) said,
sake, saying, sentence, + sign, + so, some (uncleanness),
somewhat to say, + song, speech, X spoken, talk, task, + that,
X there done, thing (concerning), thought, + thus, tidings,
what(-soever), + wherewith, which, word, work.
see HEBREW for 01696
דָּבָר (da.var) — word.
: word/speech/command
1) speech, word, speaking, thing
1a) speech
1b) saying, utterance
1c) word, words
1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)
דָּבָר (da.var) — word: speaking.
: speaking
1) speech, word, speaking, thing
1a) speech
1b) saying, utterance
1c) word, words
1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)
דָּבָר (da.var) — word: thing.
: thing/matter
1) speech, word, speaking, thing
1a) speech
1b) saying, utterance
1c) word, words
1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)
דָּבָר (da.var) — word: promised.
: promised/duty
1) speech, word, speaking, thing
1a) speech
1b) saying, utterance
1c) word, words
1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)
דָּבָר (da.var) — word: deed.
: deed
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
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…
בָּגַד (bagad) is a Hebrew verb meaning to act treacherously or deceitfully. It is derived from a root that suggests covering or acting covertly, and it encompasses actions such as offending or being unfaithful. The term appears in various contexts in the Old Testament, highlighting themes of betrayal and unfaithfulness.
[בָּגַד] vb. act or deal treacherously
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H898 בָּגַד act or deal treacherously
898 bagad baw-gad'
a primitive root; to cover (with a garment); figuratively, to
act covertly; by implication, to pillage:--deal deceitfully
(treacherously, unfaithfully), offend, transgress(-or),
(depart), treacherous (dealer, -ly, man), unfaithful(-ly,
man), X very.
בָּגַד (ba.gad) — to act treacherously.
1) to act treacherously, deceitfully, deal treacherously
1a) (Qal) to act or deal treacherously, faithlessly, deceitfully, offend
V-Qal — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singularHVqrmsa