Psalms 10:17 — Word Study
WLCתַּאֲוַ֬ת עֲנָוִ֣ים שָׁמַ֣עְתָּ יְהוָ֑ה תָּכִ֥ין לִ֝בָּ֗ם תַּקְשִׁ֥יב אָזְנֶֽךָ׃
BSAYou have heardshâmaʻ■ [listened with attention] O LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah, The covenant Name of God] the desiretaʼăvâh [longing or craving] of the humbleʻânâv [poor or meek, afflicted ones] You will strengthenkûwn▸ [establish and make firm] their heartslêb [the seat of feelings, will, and intellect] You will inclineqâshab▸ [cause to lean or bend] Your earʼôzen [the ability to hear and listen]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| תַּאֲוַ֬ת | [the] desire of | Noun common, feminine singular construct |
| עֲנָוִ֣ים | humble [people] | Adj |
| שָׁמַ֣עְתָּ | you have heard | Verb, Qal, perfect second person masculine singular |
| יְהוָ֑ה | O Yahweh | Noun proper |
| תָּכִ֥ין | you establish | Verb, Hiphil, imperfect second person masculine singular |
| לִ֝בָּ֗ם | heart their | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| תַּקְשִׁ֥יב | you cause to pay attention | Verb, Hiphil, imperfect third person feminine singular |
| אָזְנֶֽךָ׃ | ear your | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
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| BSB | You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will incline Your ear, |
| KJV | LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear: |
| ASV | Jehovah, thou hast heard the desire of the meek: Thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear; |
| YLT | The desire of the humble Thou hast heard, O Jehovah. Thou preparest their heart; Thou causest Thine ear to attend, |
| WEB | Yahweh, you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear, |
| BBE | Lord, you have given ear to the prayer of the poor: you will make strong their hearts, you will give them a hearing: |
Where they part company is תַּאֲוָה — see How Translations Differ.
The verse has one main clause followed by two future promises, emphasizing God's attentiveness and response to the humble.
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Deep Study — Psalms 10:17
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Context — The Plea of the Humblegenerated
Psalm 10:17 reflects a deep trust in God's attentiveness to the cries of the humble. The psalmist acknowledges that God hears their desires and promises to strengthen their hearts, highlighting a relationship of dependence and support. This is part of a larger theme in the psalm, where the psalmist contrasts the fate of the wicked with the care God provides for the afflicted, as seen in verses like Psalm 10:16.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 9:12–18 | For the Avenger of bloodshed remembers; He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted. |
| 2 | Psalm 37:4 | Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. |
| 3 | Psalm 145:19 | He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. |
| 4 | Proverbs 10:24 | What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 33:12–13 | And in his distress, Manasseh sought the favor of the LORD his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his fathers. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 25 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — תַּאֲוָה, ta.'a.Vatgenerated
The noun תַּאֲוָה (ta'avah) means 'desire' and covers a range of meanings from longing to craving. It can express both positive and negative yearnings, reflecting the deep emotional states of individuals.
In this verse, it specifically refers to the heartfelt desires of the humble, indicating a yearning for God's attention and support. The parsing as a feminine singular construct suggests a specific and personal longing, emphasizing the individual nature of these desires.
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 is structured around three main verbs: שָׁמַ֣עְתָּ (you have heard), תָּכִ֥ין (you will strengthen), and תַּקְשִׁ֥יב (you will incline). Each verb introduces a new clause that builds upon the psalmist's plea to God.
The first clause establishes God's attentiveness, while the following clauses express His promises to strengthen and listen to the humble. This structure emphasizes God's active role in responding to the needs of the afflicted.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates תַּאֲוָה as ἐπιθυμίαν (epithymian), which carries a similar meaning of desire but can also imply a stronger craving or longing. This choice reflects an interpretation that may highlight the intensity of the humble's yearning.
Other words in the verse correspond closely, indicating that the Septuagint translators aimed to convey the essence of the original Hebrew while adapting it to their Greek-speaking audience.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 10:17 expresses that God hears the desires of humble people and promises to strengthen their hearts. This verse reassures the afflicted that God is attentive to their needs and will respond with support.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means that God is attentive to the heartfelt longings of those who are meek or afflicted, showing His care and concern for their situations.
God strengthens their hearts by providing comfort, support, and encouragement during difficult times, helping them to endure their struggles.
Humility is important because it reflects a recognition of one's need for God, which invites His attention and assistance.
To incline God's ear means to cause Him to pay attention and listen closely to the prayers and desires of His people.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of my life do I need to express my desires to God, trusting that He hears me?
- How can I cultivate a humble heart that seeks God's strength in times of need?
- What are some ways I can encourage others who are feeling afflicted or lowly?
- How does knowing that God listens to the humble affect my relationship with Him?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early Church Fathers often referenced this verse to illustrate God's care for the humble and His attentiveness to their needs.
The Lord has heard the desires of the poor.… They have suffered misfortune and endured affliction in this life, but he who is king of the ages and judge will vindicate them “lest people boast on the earth.”Early Church Fathers on Psalms 10 →
"The Lord has heard the longing of the poor" [Psalms 10:17]: that longing wherewith they were burning,Early Church Fathers on Psalms 10 →
“Your ear has heard.” We should regularly note that God does not have any physical members, but the the power by which he hears is called his ear, that by which he sees his eye, and that by which he acts his hand.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 10 →
Commentators on this verse — 7 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 10:17 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleLord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble,.... See Psalms 10:12; for the coming of Christ's kingdom, and that the kingdoms of this world may become his; for the destruction of antichrist, and
Read John Gill on Psalms 10 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryLORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear: Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 10 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThou hast heard the desire of the humble; and therefore wilt still do it, being unchangeable and the same for ever. Thou wilt prepare, or direct, or fit, by thy grace and good Spirit, either that they may so pray as thou wilt hear, or that they may be made fit to receive the mercies which they desire; which when they are, they shall have their prayers heard. Or, thou wilt confirm or stablish (as this verb is oft used) their heart, to bear their present pressures, and to wait upon and hope and trust in thee for deliverance, until thou seest fit to hear and help them: Thou wilt cause thine ear to hear in due time, though for a season thou seemest to turn a deaf ear to them. But this and the…
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 10 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 10:17 LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:Ver. 17. Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble] The whole life of a good Christian is a holy desire, saith Austin. And the desires of the righteous shall be satisfied, Proverbs 10:24, because they are framed by the Holy Spirit, according to the will of God, Romans 8:27, and they bare the mind of Christ, 1 Corinthians 2:16, who knoweth the mind of the Spirit, Romans 8:27, though their desires be not uttered, Romans 8:26. Thou wilt prepare their heart] In removendis ab illo mundi negotiis, saith R. David, and by putting them into a praying frame, and so…
Read John Trapp on Psalms 10 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 17. Lord, thou hast heard] Thou hast not permitted thy tempted and afflicted followers to pray in vain. Thou wilt prepare their heart] See the economy of the grace of God: 1. God prepares the heart; 2. Suggests the prayer; 3. Hears what is prayed; 4. Answers the petition. He who has got a cry in his heart after God, may rest assured that that cry proceeded from a Divine preparation, and that an answer will soon arrive. No man ever had a cry in his heart after salvation, but from God. He who continues to cry shall infallibly be heard.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 10 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges12–18. An urgent plea that Jehovah will vindicate His own character by action, grounded upon a confident assurance of the present reality of His government. The alphabetical arrangement is here resumed.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 10 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleLord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble - Their desire or their prayer that thou wouldst interpose in their behalf in the time of danger, and rescue them. Compare Psalms 6:8-9.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 10 →The verse in English, compared — 16 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
You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will incline Your ear,
Yahweh, you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear,
You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will incline Your ear,
Lord, you have heard the request of the oppressed; you make them feel secure because you listen to their prayer.
Tyndale line
LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:
Jehovah, thou hast heard the desire of the meek: Thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear;
LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the meek: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:
LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thy ear to hear:
Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the poore: thou preparest their heart: thou bendest thine eare to them,
Strictly literal
Jehovah, thou hast heard the desire of the meek, thou hast established their heart: thou causest thine ear to hear,
The desire of the humble Thou hast heard, O Jehovah. Thou preparest their heart; Thou causest Thine ear to attend,
You have heard the desire of the humble, O YHWH. You prepare their heart; You cause Your ear to attend,
The longing of the afflicted dost thou hear, O Lord! thou wilt strengthen their heart, thou wilt cause thy ear to listen:
Yahweh, you have heard the needs of the oppressed; you strengthen their heart, you listen to their prayer;
Simplified
Lord, you have heard the longing cries of those who are suffering. You will encourage them, for you will listen to them.
Lord, you have given ear to the prayer of the poor: you will make strong their hearts, you will give them a hearing:
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 this verse, with 7 of the 8 words matched. The Septuagint's word order and articles differ, but the core meaning remains consistent across both texts.
תַּאֲוַ֬ת עֲנָוִ֣ים שָׁמַ֣עְתָּ יְהוָ֑ה תָּכִ֥ין לִ֝בָּ֗ם תַּקְשִׁ֥יב אָזְנֶֽךָ׃
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 Psalms 10:17
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.
תַּאֲוָה (ta'avah) means 'desire' and encompasses a range of meanings including longing, appetite, and covetousness. It can refer to both a subjective feeling of satisfaction and an objective charm or delight. The term is used in various contexts, sometimes with negative connotations such as lust or greed.
תַּאֲוָה n.f. desire
thing desired
base
H8378 תַּאֲוָה desire
8378 ta'avah tah-av-aw'
from 183 (abbreviated); a longing; by implication, a delight
(subjectively, satisfaction, objectively, a charm):--dainty,
desire, X exceedingly, X greedily, lust(ing), pleasant. See
also 6914.
see HEBREW for 0183
see HEBREW for 06914
תַּאֲוָה (ta.a.vah) — desire.
1) desire
1a) desire, wish, longings of one's heart
1a1) lust, appetite, covetousness (bad sense)
1b) thing desired, object of desire
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular constructHNcfsc
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…
עָנָו (anav) refers to a state of being poor, afflicted, humble, or meek. It is built from the root associated with being depressed in mind or circumstances, particularly in a saintly context. The term encompasses a range of meanings related to humility and neediness, as highlighted in various lexicons.
עָנָו n.m. poor, afflicted, humble, meek
base
H6035 עָנָו poor, afflicted, humble, meek
6035 `anav aw-nawv'
or (by intermixture with 6041) Aanayv {aw-nawv'}; from 6031;
depressed (figuratively), in mind (gentle) or circumstances
(needy, especially saintly):--humble, lowly, meek, poor.
Compare 6041.
see HEBREW for 06041
see HEBREW for 06031
see HEBREW for 06041
עָנָו (a.nav) — poor.
1) poor, humble, afflicted, meek
1a) poor, needy
1b) poor and weak
1c) poor, weak and afflicted
1d) humble, lowly, meek
Adj — AdjHAampa
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…
The Hebrew word שָׁמַע (shama`) means 'to hear' and encompasses a range of meanings including listening, obeying, and proclaiming. It is built from a primitive root and can imply attention and understanding. The entries highlight various grammatical forms, such as Qal, Niphal, Piel, and Hiphil, indicating different nuances of hearing and obeying. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
שָׁמַע 1152 vb. hear
Qal 1052
subj. pers. hum.
י׳ (God) subj.
Niph. 42 be heard, of voice, sound
be heard of
be regarded, obeyed
= (favourable) hearing was granted to their voice.
Pi. he caused the people to hear
Hiph. 63
of man
י׳ subj.
base
H8085 שָׁמַע hear
8085 shama` shaw-mah'
a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with
implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to
tell, etc.):--X attentively, call (gather) together, X
carefully, X certainly, consent, consider, be content,
declare, X diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make
to) hear(-ken, tell), X indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be)
obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish,
regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, X surely, tell,
understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
שָׁמַע (sha.ma) — to hear: hear.
: hear
v
1) to hear, listen to, obey
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)
1a2) to hear of or concerning
1a3) to hear (have power to hear)
1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to
1a5) to understand (language)
1a6) to hear (of judicial cases)
1a7) to listen, give heed
1a7a) to consent, agree
1a7b) to grant request
1a8) to listen to, yield to
1a9) to obey, be obedient
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound)
1b2) to be heard of
1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed
1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound
1d2) to sound aloud (musical term)
1d3) to make proclamation, summon
1d4) to cause to be heard
n m
2) sound
שָׁמַע (sha.ma) — to hear: obey.
: obey
v
1) to hear, listen to, obey
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)
1a2) to hear of or concerning
1a3) to hear (have power to hear)
V-Qal-Perf-2ms — Verb · Qal · perfect second person masculine singularHVqp2ms
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
כּוּן (kuwn) is a Hebrew verb meaning to establish or prepare. It encompasses a range of meanings, including to be firm, to fix, to direct, and to be ready, with applications in both literal and figurative contexts. The entries indicate various forms of the verb, such as Niph'al (to be established) and Hiph'il (to establish), but there is a note on a noun form, נָכוֹן (nakhon), meaning 'blow'.
[כּוּן] 218 vb. prob. be firm, only in der. conj.
Niph.
be set up, established, fixed
in a moral sense, be directed aright, of ways
prepare, be ready
pass. be prepared, of judgments
Hiph.
establish, set up
fix, so as to be ready, make ready, prepare, a gift
provide for, provide, furnish
direct one's face toward
arrange, order
Hoph.
be established, of throne
be prepared for
Po‛lēl.
set up, establish
constitute, make, a man (in womb)
fix, so as to be ready
direct
Po‛lal. be established
Hithpo‛l. be established
base
נָכוֹן n. [m.] = blow Jb 12:5
ref
H3559a כּוּן prob. be firm, only in der. conj. . . be set up, established, fixed
. in a moral sense, be directed aright, of ways
. prepare, be ready
. pass. be prepared, of judgments
. . establish, set up
. . fix, so as to be ready, make ready, prepare, a gift
. provide for, provide, furnish
. direct one's face toward
. arrange, order
. . be established, of throne
. be prepared for
. . set up, establish
. constitute, make, a man (in womb)
. fix, so as to be ready
. direct
. be established
. be established
H3559b נָכוֹן n. [m.] = blow
3559 kuwn koon
a primitive root; properly, to be erect (i.e. stand
perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great
variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
prepare, apply), or figurative (appoint, render sure, proper
or prosperous):--certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness,
fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet,
ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self),
provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright,
fast, forth), be stable, (e-)stablish, stand, tarry, X very
deed.
כּוּן (kun) — to establish: prepare.
: prepare/direct
1) to be firm, be stable, be established
1a) (Niphal)
1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed
1a1a) to be firmly established
1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring
1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined
1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense)
1a3) to prepare, be ready
1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm
1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish
1b3) to direct toward (moral sense)
1b4) to arrange, order
1c) (Hophal)
1c1) to be established, be fastened
1c2) to be prepared, be ready
1d) (Polel)
1d1) to set up, establish
1d2) to constitute, make
1d3) to fix
1d4) to direct
1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared
1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
נָכוֹן (na.khon) — blow.
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms — Verb · Hiphil · imperfect second person masculine singularHVhi2ms
The Hebrew word לֵב (lev) means 'heart' and encompasses the inner man, mind, will, and emotions. It refers to the center of feelings, intellect, and moral character, as well as the seat of appetites and courage. The entries suggest a broad range of meanings related to human experience and thought, with a specific mention of its use in Jeremiah 51:1.
לֵב 599 n.m. (f.) inner man, mind, will, heart
seldom of things in the midst of the sea
elsewhere of men
the inner man in contrast with the outer
the inner man, indef., soul, comprehending mind, affections and will
specific reference to mind
spec. ref. to inclinations, resolutions and determinations of the will
spec. ref. to conscience
[various]
for the man himself
as seat of appetites
as seat of emotions and passions
seat of courage
base
לֵב קָמָי prob. late Atbash Je 51:1.
ref
H3820a לֵב inner man, mind, will, heart . seldom of things in the midst of the sea
. elsewhere of men . the inner man in contrast with the outer
. the inner man, indef., soul, comprehending mind, affections and will
. specific reference to mind
. spec. ref. to inclinations, resolutions and determinations of the will
. spec. ref. to conscience
. [various]
. for the man himself
. as seat of appetites
. as seat of emotions and passions
. seat of courage
H3820b לֵב קָמָי prob. late Atbash
3820 leb labe
a form of 3824; the heart; also used (figuratively) very
widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect;
likewise for the centre of anything:--+ care for, comfortably,
consent, X considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-),
(hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart((-ed)), X
heed, X I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), X regard((-ed)), X
themselves, X unawares, understanding, X well, willingly,
wisdom.
see HEBREW for 03824
לֵב (lev) — heart.
1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding
1a) inner part, midst
1a1) midst (of things)
1a2) heart (of man)
1a3) soul, heart (of man)
1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory
1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will)
1a6) conscience
1a7) heart (of moral character)
1a8) as seat of appetites
1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
לֵב (lev) — Leb.
§ Leb- = "heart of"
(probably a cryptic name for Babylon by Atbash)
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3mp
קָשַׁב (qashab) is a Hebrew verb meaning to listen or pay attention, particularly with reference to inclining one's ears. It encompasses actions like hearkening and giving heed. The word appears in contexts such as Isaiah 32:3, where it emphasizes attentiveness. The entries consistently describe its usage in both the Qal and Hiphil forms.
[קָשַׁב] 46 vb. incline, attend, of ears
Qal Is 32:3
Hiph. give attention
base
H7181 קָשַׁב incline, attend, of ears
7181 qashab kaw-shab'
a primitive root; to prick up the ears, i.e.
hearken:--attend, (cause to) hear(-ken), give heed, incline,
mark (well), regard.
קָשַׁב (qa.shav) — to listen.
1) to hear, be attentive, heed, incline (of ears), attend (of ears), hearken, pay attention, listen
1a) (Qal) incline, attend (of ears), hearken, pay attention, listen
1b) (Hiphil) to pay attention, give attention
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms — Verb · Hiphil · imperfect third person feminine singularHVhi3fs
The Hebrew word אֹ֫זֶן (*ozen*) means 'ear' and is derived from a root that suggests broadness. It refers to the physical ear as well as the organ of hearing, and can also imply the act of revealing or receiving divine revelation. The term appears in contexts such as Exodus 29:20.
אֹ֫זֶן 188 n.f. Ex 29:20 ear
ear, as part of body
especially as organ of hearing
open ears of, reveal to
base
H241 אֹ֫זֶן ear
241 'ozen o'-zen
from 238; broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form
in man):--+ advertise, audience, + displease, ear, hearing, +
show.
see HEBREW for 0238
אֹ֫זֶן (o.zen) — ear.
: ear
1) ear, as part of the body
2) ear, as organ of hearing
3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
אֹ֫זֶן (o.zen) — ear: hearing.
: hearing
1) ear, as part of the body
2) ear, as organ of hearing
3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
אֹ֫זֶן (o.zen) — ear: to ears.
: to[ears_of](PERSON)
1) ear, as part of the body
2) ear, as organ of hearing
3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
N-fs | Suff — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHNcfsc/Sp2ms