Proverbs 29:16 — Word Study
WLCבִּרְב֣וֹת רְ֭שָׁעִים יִרְבֶּה־ פָּ֑שַׁע וְ֝צַדִּיקִ֗ים בְּֽמַפַּלְתָּ֥ם יִרְאֽוּ׃
BSAWhen the wickedrâshâʻ [morally wrong, guilty of sin] thriverâbâh [are multiplied, increased] rebellionpeshaʻ [transgression, sin] increasesrâbâh▸ ◂but the righteoustsaddîyq [just, made right with God] will seerâʼâh▸ [look upon, gaze at] their downfallmappeleth [ruin, carcass, aftermath of disaster]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| בִּרְב֣וֹת | when increase | Preposition, verb qal infinitive construct common |
| רְ֭שָׁעִים | wicked [people] | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| יִרְבֶּה־ | it increases | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| פָּ֑שַׁע | transgression | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| וְ֝צַדִּיקִ֗ים | and righteous [people] | Conjunction |
| בְּֽמַפַּלְתָּ֥ם | on overthrow their | Preposition, noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| יִרְאֽוּ׃ | they will look | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine plural |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. |
| KJV | When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. |
| ASV | When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall. |
| YLT | In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look. |
| WEB | When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. |
| BBE | When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall. |
Where they part company is פֶּשַׁע — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence has two main clauses that contrast the wicked and the righteous, with subordinate phrases detailing the consequences of each group's actions.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectרָשָׁע
verbרָבָה
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Deep Study — Proverbs 29:16
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — Wisdom on Righteousness and Wickednessgenerated
Proverbs 29:16 highlights the moral landscape where the flourishing of the wicked leads to increased rebellion, while the righteous are assured of witnessing the downfall of the unrighteous. This verse serves as a reminder of the consequences of moral choices and the eventual justice that befalls the wicked, fitting within the broader themes of wisdom literature that emphasize the contrast between the paths of the righteous and the wicked.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 29:2 | When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. |
| 2 | Psalm 37:34–36 | Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it. |
| 3 | Psalm 58:10 | The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked. |
| 4 | Psalm 91:8 | You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked. |
| 5 | Psalm 92:9–11 | For surely Your enemies, O LORD, surely Your enemies will perish; all evildoers will be scattered. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 8 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — רָבָה, bir.Votgenerated
The verb רָבָה (rabah) means to increase or multiply, suggesting a growth that can be both quantitative and qualitative. It is used in various contexts throughout the Bible to indicate abundance or a significant rise in numbers, as seen in the phrase when the wicked thrive.
In this verse, the form is an infinitive construct, indicating an ongoing action or state. The implication is that as the wicked multiply, their influence and rebellion also grow, setting the stage for the contrasting fate of the righteous.
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 verse consists of two main clauses: the first describes the increase of wickedness and rebellion, while the second assures that the righteous will see the downfall of the wicked. The structure emphasizes the contrast between the two groups.
The finite verbs יִרְבֶּה (it increases) and יִרְאֽוּ (they will see) anchor the clauses, with the subjects of the wicked and the righteous clearly defined, highlighting the moral outcome of each group.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates רָבָה as ὄντων (being), which suggests a focus on existence rather than mere increase. This choice may indicate a broader interpretation of the wicked's presence and influence.
For פֶּשַׁע, the LXX uses ἁμαρτίαι (sins), which aligns closely with the idea of moral failure but may carry a slightly different emphasis compared to the Hebrew term.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Proverbs 29:16 tells us that when wicked people thrive, rebellion increases. However, the righteous will see the downfall of the wicked. This verse highlights the consequences of moral choices and assures that justice will prevail.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It indicates a time when immoral behavior is prevalent and may seem to succeed, leading to increased rebellion.
The righteous will witness the consequences of wickedness, which ultimately leads to ruin and judgment.
It suggests that as wickedness grows, so does the defiance against moral order and authority.
It reassures that despite the apparent success of the wicked, justice will ultimately prevail, and the righteous will witness it.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways do I see wickedness thriving in today's society?
- How can I ensure that I am counted among the righteous?
- What steps can I take to resist the rebellion that may arise from the wickedness around me?
- How does this verse encourage me in times when it seems like the wicked are prospering?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Proverbs 29:16 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleWhen the wicked are multiplied,.... Or "are in authority" (r); as the word is rendered, Proverbs 29:2; transgression increaseth; among the common people, being encouraged by their wicked rulers,
Read John Gill on Proverbs 29 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryWhen the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth.
Read Robert Jamieson on Proverbs 29 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleAre multiplied; or rather, are advanced, because this is opposed to their falling in the next clause; and so this Hebrew word is taken above, . Transgression increaseth; sin and sinners abound and grow impudent by impunity, and the example and encouragement of such rulers. Their fall; the destruction of such transgressors in due time.
Read Matthew Poole on Proverbs 29 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsProverbs 29:16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.Ver. 16. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth.] As saith the proverb of the ancients: Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked. Miserable man hath, by his fall from God, contracted a necessity of sinning against God. And when a rabble of rebels are gotten together, are grown many and mighty, they make account to carry all before them, and not to suffer a godly man to live - as in Spain, and where the Inquisition is admitted. But the righteous shall see their fall; shall see it and rejoice at it, as the Hebrew doctors expound this text by comparing it with Obadiah…
Read John Trapp on Proverbs 29 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(16) But the righteous shall see their fall with joy (Psalms 54:7), having long expected it (ibid, Psalms 73:18, sqq.).
Read Charles John Ellicott on Proverbs 29 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 16. When the wicked are multiplied] That, in the multiplication of the wicked transgression is increased, requires no proof; but an important doctrine attaches to this. On this account wicked nations and wicked families are cut off and rooted out. Were it not so righteousness would in process of time be banished from the earth. This will account for many of the numerous instances in which whole families fail.
Read AdamClarke on Proverbs 29 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges16. are multiplied] “Or, are in authority,” R.V. marg. See Proverbs 29:2, note. shall see] shall look upon, R.V., with thoughtful satisfaction. Comp. Psalms 37:34; Psalms 112:8.
Read Cambridge on Proverbs 29 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible16. When the wicked are multiplied — Magnified, become great in power, authority, office. Transgression increaseth — Becomes great; crimes are greater in number and in enormity from the example or complicity of those in power.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Proverbs 29 →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
When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.
Tyndale line
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall look upon their fall.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.
Strictly literal
When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.
In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplieth, And the righteous on their fall do look.
In the multiplying of the wicked transgression multiplies, || And the righteous look on their fall.
With the increase of the wicked transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall yet look on their downfall.
When wicked people are in power, transgression increases, but righteous people will see the downfall of those wicked people.
From the Latin
When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.
Simplified
When the wicked are in power, sin increases; but the good will see their downfall.
When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.
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, "בִּרְב֣וֹת רְ֭שָׁעִים יִרְבֶּה־ פָּ֑שַׁע וְ֝צַדִּיקִ֗ים בְּֽמַפַּלְתָּ֥ם יִרְאֽוּ׃" which translates to, "When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall." The Septuagint has a word-by-word correspondence with 5 of the 7 words matched, indicating a general agreement with the Masoretic Text, although the specific wording and structure may differ. The Samaritan Pentateuch and the Dead Sea Scrolls do not provide additional evidence for this verse, so their influence on the text remains unexamined in this case.
בִּרְב֣וֹת רְ֭שָׁעִים יִרְבֶּה־ פָּ֑שַׁע וְ֝צַדִּיקִ֗ים בְּֽמַפַּלְתָּ֥ם יִרְאֽוּ׃
5 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 29:16
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.
רָבָה (rabah) is a Hebrew verb meaning to increase or multiply, encompassing ideas of becoming great, numerous, or abundant. It has various forms, including Qal (to become many), Piel (to make large), and Hiphil (to make much). The word also appears in a context related to shooting in Genesis 21:20. There is a noted Aramaic equivalent, רְבָה.
[רָבָה] 225 vb. be, or become, much, many, great
Qal 59
become many, numerous
be great
grow great (Aramaism)
Pi. 4 make large, increase
Hiph. 162
H7235a רָבָה be, or become, much, many, great .. become many, numerous
. . be great
. grow great (Aramaism)
. make large, increase
. . make much or many
. make great, obj. pers.
H7235b רָבָה shoot
7235 rabah raw-baw'
a primitive root; to increase (in whatever respect):--(bring
in) abundance (X -antly), + archer (by mistake for 7232), be
in authority, bring up, X continue, enlarge, excel,
exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly,
X -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have,
make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more
(in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much
(greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), X
process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very.
see HEBREW for 07232
רָבָה (ra.vah) — to multiply.
1) be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things)
1a2) to be or grow great
1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to make much, make many, have many
1c1a) to multiply, increase
1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly
1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly
1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much
Aramaic equivalent: re.vah (רְבָה "to grow great" H7236)
רָבָה (ra.vah) — to shoot.
(Qal) to shoot
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a — Preposition · verb qal infinitive construct commonHR/Vqcc
in'-kres, (noun), in-kres' (verb): Employed in the English Bible both as verb and as noun, and in both cases to represent a number of different words in the original. As a verb it is used in the ordinary sense of the term. As a noun it is usually used of plant life, or of the herds and flocks, to denote the fruitage or the offspring; more rarely of money, to denote the interest. As examples of the different terms translated by this word, students who read Hebrew or Greek may compare De 7:22; Pr 16:21; Job 10:16 the King James Version; Job 12:23; Nu 18:30; De 7:13…
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)
Adj — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
רָבָה (rabah) is a Hebrew verb meaning to increase or multiply, encompassing ideas of becoming great, numerous, or abundant. It has various forms, including Qal (to become many), Piel (to make large), and Hiphil (to make much). The word also appears in a context related to shooting in Genesis 21:20. There is a noted Aramaic equivalent, רְבָה.
[רָבָה] 225 vb. be, or become, much, many, great
Qal 59
become many, numerous
be great
grow great (Aramaism)
Pi. 4 make large, increase
Hiph. 162
H7235a רָבָה be, or become, much, many, great .. become many, numerous
. . be great
. grow great (Aramaism)
. make large, increase
. . make much or many
. make great, obj. pers.
H7235b רָבָה shoot
7235 rabah raw-baw'
a primitive root; to increase (in whatever respect):--(bring
in) abundance (X -antly), + archer (by mistake for 7232), be
in authority, bring up, X continue, enlarge, excel,
exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly,
X -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have,
make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more
(in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much
(greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), X
process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very.
see HEBREW for 07232
רָבָה (ra.vah) — to multiply.
1) be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things)
1a2) to be or grow great
1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to make much, make many, have many
1c1a) to multiply, increase
1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly
1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly
1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much
Aramaic equivalent: re.vah (רְבָה "to grow great" H7236)
רָבָה (ra.vah) — to shoot.
(Qal) to shoot
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
פֶּ֫שַׁע (pesha`) means transgression and is derived from a root that implies revolt, whether national, moral, or religious. It encompasses various forms of wrongdoing, including offenses against individuals, nations, and God, as well as the associated guilt and punishment. The entries do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicons.
פֶּ֫שַׁע n.m. transgression
base
H6588 פֶּ֫שַׁע transgression
6588 pesha` peh'-shah
from 6586; a revolt (national, moral or
religious):--rebellion, sin, transgression, trespass.
see HEBREW for 06586
פֶּ֫שַׁע (pe.sah) — transgression.
1) transgression, rebellion
1a1) transgression (against individuals)
1a2) transgression (nation against nation)
1a3) transgression (against God)
1a3a) in general
1a3b) as recognised by sinner
1a3c) as God deals with it
1a3d) as God forgives
1a4) guilt of transgression
1a5) punishment for transgression
1a6) offering for transgression
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
trans-gresh'-un: From "transgress," to pass over or beyond; to overpass, as any rule prescribed as the limit of duty; to break or violate, as a law, civil or moral; the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or known principle of rectitude; breach of command; offense; crime; sin. In the Old Testament pesha`, occurs 80 times, rendered in all versions by "transgression." Its meaning is "rebellion"; see REBELLION. The word "rebellion" differs from this word in that it may be in the heart, though no opportunity should be granted for its manifestation: "An evil man seeketh only rebellion" (Pr 17:11). Here the wise man contemplates an evil heart, looking for an excuse or opportunity to rebel.
The New Testament uses parabasis, "trespass": "The law .... was added because of transgressions" (
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
Conj | Adj — ConjunctionHC/Aampa
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…
מַפֶּ֫לֶת (mappeleth) refers to a carcass, ruin, or overthrow, indicating a state of decay or destruction. It is derived from the root meaning 'to fall' and can specifically denote a dead body, such as that of a lion. The entries consistently emphasize its association with decay and ruin.
מַפֶּ֫לֶת n.f. carcass, ruin, overthrow;—
carcass, of lion
elsewh. sf.
a ruin
overthrow
base
H4658 מַפֶּ֫לֶת
4658 mappeleth map-peh'-leth
from 5307; fall, i.e. decadence; concretely, a ruin;
specifically a carcase:--carcase, fall, ruin.
see HEBREW for 05307
מַפֶּ֫לֶת (map.pe.let) — carcass.
1) carcass, ruin, overthrow
1a) carcass
1b) ruin, overthrow
Prep | N-fs | Suff — Preposition · noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHR/Ncfsc/Sp3mp
רָאָה (ra'ah) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to see' and encompasses a wide range of visual and perceptual actions, including looking, observing, and causing others to see. It can refer to both literal sight and figurative understanding, with various grammatical forms indicating different nuances, such as appearing or being visible. The entries indicate a rich semantic field without significant disagreement among lexicographers.
רָאָה 1315 vb. see
Qal 1141
see, subj.
see, c. acc. rei
see, sq. acc. cl. or phr. of closer design
see, so as to learn to know
abs. see, have (power of) vision
see = perceive
look at, see, by direct volition
of mental observation
c. ב, lit., look into, hence look at with interest
see, c. acc. rei
Niph.
appear
be seen
be visible
Pu. appar. his bones are not detected
Hithp. recipr. look at each other
Hiph.
cause one to see something, shew
cause to experience something
cause to look intently at, to behold
Hoph.
be caused to see, be shewn
be exhibited to
base
H7200a רָאָה see .. . see, subj.
. see, c. acc. rei
. see, sq. acc. + cl. or phr. of closer design
. see, so as to learn to know
. abs. see, have (power of) vision
. see = perceive
. look at, see, by direct volition
. of mental observation
. . c. ב, lit., look into, hence look at with interest
. see, c. acc. rei
. . appear
. be seen
. be visible
. appar. his bones are not detected
. recipr. look at each other
. . . cause one to see something, shew
. cause to experience something
. cause to look intently at, to behold
. . be caused to see, be shewn
. be exhibited to
H7200b רְאוּת look
7200 ra'ah raw-aw'
a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in
numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive,
intransitive and causative):--advise self, appear, approve,
behold, X certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have
experience, gaze, take heed, X indeed, X joyfully, lo, look
(on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up,
upon), mark, meet, X be near, perceive, present, provide,
regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one
another), shew (self), X sight of others, (e-)spy, stare, X
surely, X think, view, visions.
רָאָה (ra.ah) — to see: see.
: see/show
1) to see, look at, inspect, perceive, consider
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to see
1a2) to see, perceive
1a3) to see, have vision
1a4) to look at, see, regard, look after, see after, learn about, observe, watch, look upon, look out, find out
1a5) to see, observe, consider, look at, give attention to, discern, distinguish
1a6) to look at, gaze at
1a7) to provide, choose
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to appear, present oneself
1b2) to be seen
1b3) to be visible
1c) (Pual) to be seen
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to cause to see, show
1d2) to cause to look intently at, behold, cause to gaze at
1e) (Hophal)
1e1) to be caused to see, be shown
1e2) to be exhibited to
1f) (Hithpael) to look at each other, face
רָאָה (ra.ah) — to see: examine.
: examine/consider
1) to see, look at, inspect, perceive, consider
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to see
1a2) to see, perceive
1a3) to see, have vision
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine pluralHVqi3mp
look:
(1) The uses of the simple verb in English Versions of the Bible are nearly all good modern English. In Isa 5:2, however, "He looked that it should bring forth grapes"--"look" is used in the sense of "expect." Compare the King James Version of Sirach 20:14; Ac 28:6, "They looked when he should have swollen" (the Revised Version (British and American) "They expected that he would have swollen"). In 1 Macc 4:54, the King James Version has inserted "look" (omitted in the Revised Version (British and American)) as a simple interjection, without a corresponding word in the Greek
(2) "Look upon" means "fix one's attention on," and is often so used in English Versions of the Bible without further significance (Ec 2:11;