Psalms 107:21 — Word Study
WLCיוֹד֣וּ לַיהוָ֣ה חַסְדּ֑וֹ וְ֝נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗יו לִבְנֵ֥י אָדָֽם׃
BSALet them give thanksyâdâh▸ [praise, confess] to the LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah, The covenant Name of God] for His loving devotionchêçêd [kindness, mercy, faithful love] and His wonderspâlâʼ [amazing works, miraculous deeds] to the sonsbên [children, descendants] of menʼâdâm [humanity, mankind]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| יוֹד֣וּ | let them give thanks | Verb, Hiphil, imperfect third person masculine plural |
| לַיהוָ֣ה | to Yahweh | Preposition, noun proper |
| חַסְדּ֑וֹ | covenant loyalty his | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| וְ֝נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗יו | and wonders his | Conjunction, verb niphal participle (active) feminine plural common, suffix |
| לִבְנֵ֥י | to [the] children of | Preposition, noun common masculine plural construct |
| אָדָֽם׃ | humankind | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
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| BSB | Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. |
| KJV | Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! |
| ASV | Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men! |
| YLT | They confess to Jehovah His kindness, And His wonders to the sons of men, |
| WEB | Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds to the children of men! |
| BBE | Let men give praise to the Lord for his mercy, and for the wonders which he does for the children of men! |
Where they part company is in the rendering of יוֹד֣וּ — see How Translations Differ.
The main clause directs the action of thanksgiving, with additional phrases providing context about the reasons for this gratitude.
6 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Trapp, AdamClarke & more — read them ›
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Deep Study — Psalms 107:21
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Context — A Call to Thankfulnessgenerated
Psalm 107:21 invites the community to express gratitude to the LORD for His enduring kindness and miraculous acts. This psalm recounts the experiences of those whom God has rescued, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging His goodness. The call to thankfulness serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness throughout the history of Israel, encouraging all to recognize His loving actions towards humanity.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 107:8–15 | Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. |
| 2 | Psalm 66:5 | Come and see the works of God; how awesome are His deeds toward mankind. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 32:25 | But because his heart was proud, Hezekiah did not repay the favor shown to him. Therefore wrath came upon him and upon Judah and Jerusalem. |
| 4 | Luke 17:18 | Was no one found except this foreigner to return and give glory to God?” |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 4 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יוֹד֣וּ, yo.Dugenerated
The verb יָדָה (yadah) means to give thanks or praise, originally implying the action of throwing or casting, much like shooting an arrow. In this context, it signifies the act of worship and confession, often expressed with outstretched hands. This word is frequently found in the Psalms and other biblical texts, emphasizing the importance of gratitude in the life of faith.
In its Hiphil form, the parsing indicates a causative action, suggesting that the speaker is urging others to engage in this act of thanksgiving. This reflects a communal aspect of worship, where the act of giving thanks is not just individual but collective, uniting the people in recognizing God's mercies.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses the phrase give thanks.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb יוֹד֣וּ (yo.Du) governs the entire verse, directing the action of giving thanks. The structure highlights the relationship between the act of thanksgiving and the attributes of God being praised.
The phrase לַיהוָ֣ה (la.Yah.weh) is a prepositional phrase indicating to whom the thanks are directed, while the nouns חַסְדּוֹ (chas.Do) and וְ֝נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗יו (ve.nif.le.'o.Tav) describe the qualities and actions of God that warrant this gratitude.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew יוֹד֣וּ is rendered as ἐχομολογησάσθωσαν (echomologēsasthōsan), which also conveys the idea of giving thanks or confessing. This choice reflects a continuity in the theme of acknowledgment of God's deeds.
The Greek term emphasizes the communal aspect of confession and gratitude, aligning well with the Hebrew context of collective worship.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 107:21 encourages people to thank the LORD for His loving kindness and the wonderful things He has done for humanity. This verse is part of a larger psalm that celebrates God's goodness and deliverance, reminding us to express gratitude for His faithfulness.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Giving thanks to the LORD involves recognizing and acknowledging His goodness, mercy, and the wonderful acts He has performed in our lives.
God's loving devotion is significant because it reflects His unwavering commitment to His people and His desire for a relationship with them.
The wonders refer to God's miraculous deeds and acts of deliverance, showcasing His power and care for humanity.
We can express our gratitude to God through prayer, worship, and by sharing our testimonies of His goodness with others.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I experienced God's loving devotion in my life?
- How can I cultivate a habit of gratitude in my daily routine?
- What are some specific wonders of God that I can thank Him for?
- How can I encourage others to recognize and give thanks for God's goodness?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early church fathers, such as Augustine of Hippo, referenced this verse to highlight the importance of acknowledging God's mercies and wonders.
Therefore also of this benefit, as of the others before, "Let them confess to the Lord His mercies, and His wonders unto the sons of men" [Psalms 107:21].Early Church Fathers on Psalms 107 →
Commentators on this verse — 6 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 107:21 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleOh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness,.... Both in restoring to bodily health, which is an instance of divine goodness; and in healing the diseases of the soul, or in the pardon of sin,
Read John Gill on Psalms 107 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryOh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! No JFB commentary on this verse.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 107 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 107:21 Oh that [men] would praise the LORD [for] his goodness, and [for] his wonderful works to the children of men!Ver. 21. Oh that men, &c.] See Psalms 107:8. And for his wonderful works] Men are misericordiis et miraculis obsesse, and it were no hard matter to find a miracle in most of our mercies.
Read John Trapp on Psalms 107 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 21. O that men, &c.] The intercalary verse, or burden, as before.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 107 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges17–22. A third example of Divine goodness, in the restoration of those who have been punished with sickness for their sins, based upon Job 33:19-26.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 107 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleOh that men... - See the notes at Psalms 107:8. Who can help joining in this wish, that those who have been restored from sickness, who have been raised up from the borders of the grave, “would” praise God for it!
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 107 →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
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds to the children of men!
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
Let them give thanks to the Lord for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people!
Tyndale line
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Let them therefore cofesse before the Lord his louing kindnesse, and his wonderful workes before the sonnes of men,
Strictly literal
Let them give thanks unto Jehovah for his loving-kindness, and for his wondrous works to the children of men,
They confess to Jehovah His kindness, And His wonders to the sons of men,
They confess to YHWH His kindness, || And His wonders to the sons of men,
They [therefore] shall give thanks unto the Lord for his kindness, and [proclaim] his wonders to the children of men!
Oh that people would praise Yahweh for his covenant faithfulness and for the amazing things he has done for humanity!
Simplified
Let them praise the Lord for his trustworthy love, and for all the wonderful things he does for people.
Let men give praise to the Lord for his mercy, and for the wonders which he does for the children of men!
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 for יוֹד֣וּ, לַיהוָ֣ה, חַסְדּוֹ, and וְ֝נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗יו, indicating a consistent understanding of the text across these traditions.
יוֹד֣וּ לַיהוָ֣ה חַסְדּ֑וֹ וְ֝נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗יו לִבְנֵ֥י אָדָֽם׃
6 of the 6 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 107:21
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.
יָדָה (yadah) is a Hebrew verb meaning to throw or cast, particularly in the context of shooting arrows or stones. It also encompasses the meanings of giving thanks, praising, and confessing, especially in a ritual context. The word is built from a primitive root and has various forms, including Qal, Piel, Hiphil, and Hithpael, indicating different nuances of action.
[יָדָה] vb. throw, cast
Qal shoot (arrows) at
Pi. and they cast (stones) on me
Hiph.
give thanks, laud, praise
confess
Hithp.
confess
give thanks, in ritual worship
base
H3034 [יָדָה] throw, cast .shoot (arrows) at
. and they cast (stones) on me
. . give thanks, laud, praise
. confess
. . confess
. give thanks, in ritual worship
3034 yadah yaw-daw'
a primitive root; used only as denominative from 3027;
literally, to use (i.e. hold out) the hand; physically, to
throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or
worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by
wringing the hands):--cast (out), (make) confess(-ion),
praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving).
see HEBREW for 03027
יָדָה (ya.dah) — to give thanks.
1) to throw, shoot, cast
1a) (Qal) to shoot (arrows)
1b) (Piel) to cast, cast down, throw down
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to give thanks, laud, praise
1c2) to confess, confess (the name of God)
1d) (Hithpael)
1d1) to confess (sin)
1d2) to give thanks
Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדָא "to praise" H3029)
V-Hiphil-Juss-3mp — Verb · Hiphil · imperfect third person masculine pluralHVhi3mp
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)
Prep | N-proper — Preposition · noun properHR/Npt
חֶ֫סֶד (che.sed) primarily means kindness or goodness, often referring to the kindness of people towards one another, especially towards the needy. It can also denote God's lovingkindness and mercy. Additionally, it has a secondary meaning of shame or reproach. The entries reflect a range of uses, from human interactions to divine attributes.
חֶ֫סֶד 247 n.m. goodness, kindness
of man:
kindness of men toward men, in doing favours and benefits
kindness (especially as extended to the lowly, needy and miserable), mercy
(rarely) affection of Isr. to י׳, love to God, piety
lovely appearance
of God: kindness, lovingkindness in condescending to the needs of his creatures.
base
חֶ֫סֶד n.m. shame, reproach
base
H2617a חֶ֫סֶד goodness, kindness . of man: . kindness of men toward men, in doing favours and benefits
. kindness (especially as extended to the lowly, needy and miserable), mercy
. (rarely) affection of Isr. to י׳, love to God, piety
. lovely appearance
. of God: kindness, lovingkindness in condescending to the needs of his creatures.
H2617b חֶ֫סֶד shame, reproach
2617 checed kheh'-sed
from 2616; kindness; by implication (towards God) piety:
rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty:--favour,
good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-)kindness, merciful
(kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing.
see HEBREW for 02616
חֶ֫סֶד (che.sed) — kindness.
goodness, kindness, faithfulness
חֶ֫סֶד (che.sed) — shame.
a reproach, shame
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3ms
The Hebrew word פָּלָא (pala') is a verb that conveys the idea of being extraordinary or wonderful. It can describe actions that are difficult to perform or understand, as well as marvelous acts of God, particularly in judgment and redemption. The word can also refer to making special offerings or showing oneself in a marvelous way.
[פָּלָא] 71 vb. denom. Niph. etc., be surpassing, extraordinary
Niph.
be beyond one's power, difficult to do
be difficult to understand
be extraordinary, wonderful
as subst., marvellous things
= wonderful acts of י׳ in judgement and redemption
Pi. make a special votive offering
Hiph.
do a hard or difficult thing
make wonderful, do wondrously
of God working wonders in doing
Hithp. thou dost shew thyself marvellous (act inexplicably) against me
base
H6381 פָּלָא vb. denom. Niph. etc., be surpassing, extraordinary . . be beyond one's power, difficult to do
. be difficult to understand
. . be extraordinary, wonderful
. as subst., marvellous things
. = wonderful acts of י׳ in judgement and redemption
. make a special votive offering
. . do a hard or difficult thing
. make wonderful, do wondrously
. of God working wonders in doing
. thou dost shew thyself marvellous (act inexplicably) against me
6381 pala' paw-law'
a primitive root; properly, perhaps to separate, i.e.
distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be
(causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful:--accomplish,
(arise...too, be too) hard, hidden, things too high, (be, do,
do a, shew) marvelous(-ly, -els, things, work), miracles,
perform, separate, make singular, (be, great, make)
wonderful(-ers, -ly, things, works), wondrous (things,
works, -ly).
פָּלָא (pa.la) — to wonder.
1) to be marvellous, be wonderful, be surpassing, be extraordinary, separate by distinguishing action
1a) (Niphal)
1a1) to be beyond one's power, be difficult to do
1a2) to be difficult to understand
1a3) to be wonderful, be extraordinary
1a3a) marvellous (participle)
1b) (Piel) to separate (an offering)
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to do extraordinary or hard or difficult thing
1c2) to make wonderful, do wondrously
1d) (Hithpael) to show oneself wonderful or marvellous
Conj | V-Niphal | Suff — Conjunction · verb niphal participle (active) feminine plural common · suffixHC/VNrfpc/Sp3ms
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
Prep | N-mp — Preposition · noun common masculine plural constructHR/Ncmpc
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…
אָדָם (adam) refers to 'man' or 'mankind,' encompassing both individual humans and the species as a whole. It is also the name of the first man in the Bible, Adam, who is mentioned in various verses, including Genesis 2:19. The term can denote a city in the Jordan valley as well. The entries indicate a range of meanings, but there is no significant disagreement among them.
אָדָם 560 n.m. Gn 1:27 man, mankind
a man = human being
coll. man, mankind
n.pr.m. Adam, first man (without art.)
n.pr.loc. city in Jordan valley (as built?)
base
H120 אָדָם man, mankind . a man = human being
. coll. man, mankind
120 'adam aw-dawm'
from 119; ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the
species, mankind, etc.):--X another, + hypocrite, + common
sort, X low, man (mean, of low degree), person.
see HEBREW for 0119
אָדָם (a.dam) — man.
1) man, mankind
1a) man, human being
1b) man, mankind (much more frequently intended sense in OT)
1c) Adam, first man
1d) city in Jordan valley
אָדָם (a.dam) — the man (Adam).
The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19;
married to Eve (H2332);
father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33;
Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121)
man, human being
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa