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Psalms 107:24 — Word Study

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WLCהֵ֣מָּה רָ֭אוּ מַעֲשֵׂ֣י יְהוָ֑ה וְ֝נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗יו בִּמְצוּלָֽה׃

BSATheyhêm [these men, the observers] sawrâʼâh [beheld, looked upon with wonder] the worksmaʻăseh [deeds, actions] of the LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah, the Lord of Israel] and His wonderspâlâʼ [miraculous deeds, marvelous works] in the deepmᵉtsôwlâh [the depths of the sea, the lowest parts]

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Psalms 107:24quick helps
In a sentenceThe observers witnessed the mighty works and wonders of the LORD in the depths of the sea.
Who is speakingThe psalmist, reflecting on the experiences of those who traveled by sea.
Where we areIn a poetic reflection on God's power and the awe it inspires.
The hard wordמַעֲשֵׂי
Take awayGod's wonders are evident in the natural world.
7 commentators on this verse Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them › clause subjectהֵמָּה verbרָאָה The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
How rare are these words?in the Old Testament

Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.

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Deep Study — Psalms 107:24

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Context — Reflections on God's Worksgenerated

23Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters.
24They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep.
25For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea.
26They mounted up to the heavens, then sunk to the depths; their courage melted in their anguish.

Psalm 107:24 describes the awe-inspiring experiences of those who ventured into the sea. They witnessed the remarkable deeds of the LORD and His wonders in the deep, emphasizing God's power over nature. This passage encourages reflection on the majesty of God's actions and serves as a reminder of His sovereignty, as seen in the broader context of the psalm, which recounts various instances of divine intervention and deliverance.


Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
1Psalm 95:5The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands formed the dry land.
2Psalm 104:24–27How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.
3Job 38:8–11Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb,

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 3 references, hung on the phrase they belong to


The Key Word מַעֲשֵׂי, ma.'a.Seigenerated

The word מַעֲשֶׂה (ma'aseh) is a noun that refers to actions or deeds, encompassing a range of activities from good to bad. It highlights God's creative and redemptive works, emphasizing the significance of His actions in the world. The parsing as a masculine plural construct indicates that it refers to multiple deeds or actions, particularly those attributed to the LORD.

This term is used frequently throughout the Old Testament to describe various activities, including the works of creation, divine acts, and the deeds of individuals. In this verse, it specifically points to the miraculous works of the LORD, showcasing His power and authority.


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 main verb of the verse is רָאוּ, they saw, which governs the entire clause. The structure includes a noun phrase as the subject, a noun phrase as the object, and a prepositional phrase that provides additional context about where the wonders were seen.

The Hebrew word order emphasizes the subject first, followed by the action and the object, which highlights the experience of the observers and the significance of the works they witnessed.


Septuagint Backgroundgenerated

In the Septuagint, the Hebrew word מַעֲשֵׂי is translated as ἔργα (erga), meaning 'works.' This choice aligns closely with the Hebrew meaning, emphasizing the actions or deeds of the LORD.

The translation reflects a consistent understanding of God's powerful acts, maintaining the focus on His miraculous works as seen by those who ventured into the sea.


In plain words — the whole versegenerated

Psalm 107:24 tells us that those who traveled by sea witnessed the mighty works and wonders of the LORD in the depths of the sea. This verse highlights God's power and the awe it inspires, reminding us of His sovereignty over nature.


Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated

What does it mean that they saw the works of the LORD?

It means that the observers experienced and recognized the powerful actions and miracles performed by God, particularly in the context of nature.

Why is the deep mentioned in this verse?

The deep refers to the depths of the sea, emphasizing the place where God's wonders are displayed, showcasing His control over the natural world.

How can we see God's works today?

We can see God's works through the beauty of creation, acts of kindness, and miraculous events in our lives and the lives of others.

What is the significance of witnessing God's wonders?

Witnessing God's wonders inspires awe and reverence, reminding us of His power and presence in our lives.


Reflection Questionsgenerated

  1. What are some examples of God's works that I have witnessed in my life?
  2. How can I share my experiences of God's wonders with others?
  3. In what ways does nature reveal the power of God?
  4. How can I cultivate a sense of awe and wonder towards God's actions in the world?

Commentators on this verse — 7 expositors, verse by verse

Each of these wrote on Psalms 107:24 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.

John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

These see the works of the Lord,.... In creation, the sea itself, its flux and reflux; the creatures in it, fishes of various forms and sizes: and in providence, in preserving ships and men in the

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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's Commentary

They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the Lord - another image of

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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy Bible

His wonderful works, either, 1. Of creation, fishes of various kinds and shapes, and some of prodigious greatness, which are unknown to other men. Or, 2. Of providence, in raising and laying storms, of which he speaks in the following verses

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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 107:24 These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.Ver. 24. These see the works of the Lord, &c.] In sea monsters, as whales and whirlpools, and sudden change of weather, and the like, not a few; ebbs and flows, pearls, islands, &c. These are just wonders, and may fully convince the most stubborn atheist that is.

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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Verse 24. These see the works of the Lord] Splendid, Divinely impressive, and glorious in fine weather. His wonders in the deep.] Awfully terrible in a tempest.

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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

24. These see &c.] These men have seen. Jehovah’s works are the storm, viewed as an evidence of His sovereignty over the elements: His wonders (or wonderful works, as in Psalms 107:8 &c.) are His miraculous interposition to still the storm and rescue the sailors.

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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the Bible

These see the works of the Lord - They - sailors - have a special opportunity to see the works of God. They see manifestations of his power which are not seen on the land.

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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

BSBBerean Standard Bible2020

They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep.

WEBWorld English Bible2000

these see Yahweh’s deeds, and his wonders in the deep.

MSBMajority Standard Bible2022

They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep.

NETBNew English Translation2006

They witnessed the acts of the Lord, his amazing feats on the deep water.

Tyndale line

KJVKing James Version1611

These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.

ASVAmerican Standard Version1901

These see the works of Jehovah, And his wonders in the deep.

RVARevised Version, American1894

These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.

NWBWebster's Bible1833

These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.

GNVGeneva Bible1599

They see the woorkes of the Lord, and his wonders in the deepe.

Strictly literal

DBYDarby Translation1890

These see the works of Jehovah, and his wonders in the deep.

YLTYoung's Literal Translation1862

They have seen the works of Jehovah, And His wonders in the deep.

LSVLiteral Standard Version2020

They have seen the works of YHWH, || And His wonders in the deep.

ILTInterlinear Literal Translation2000

These have seen the works of the Lord, and his wonders on the deep.

ULBUnlocked Literal Bible2017

These saw the deeds of Yahweh and his wonders on the seas.

Simplified

FBVFree Bible Version2020

they have seen the Lord's incredible power at work—the wonderful things he did in the deepest oceans.

BBEBible in Basic English1949

They see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.

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.

clausesubjectהֵ֣מָּהtheyverbרָ֭אוּthey.sawnoun phrase · objectnoun phraseמַעֲשֵׂ֣יthe.worksיְהוָ֑הof.Yahwehוְ֝andnoun phrasenoun phraseנִפְלְאוֹתָ֗יwondersוhisprepositional phraseבִּin.[the]מְצוּלָֽהdeep

Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.


The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran

The Masoretic Text reads, "הֵ֣מָּה רָ֭אוּ מַעֲשֵׂ֣י יְהוָ֑ה וְ֝נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗יו בִּמְצוּלָֽה׃" which translates to "They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep." The Septuagint agrees with the Masoretic Text in meaning, as all six words align in a word-by-word correspondence, although the order and structure differ due to the nature of Greek. The Dead Sea Scrolls (4Q88) preserve two words directly and supply five more through editorial restoration, indicating some agreement with the Masoretic Text but lacking a complete text. Overall, the Septuagint and the Masoretic Text align closely, while the Dead Sea Scrolls provide partial support.

Masoretic TextLeningrad Codex, c. AD 1008 — the text this page is built on

הֵ֣מָּה רָ֭אוּ מַעֲשֵׂ֣י יְהוָ֑ה וְ֝נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗יו בִּמְצוּלָֽה׃

Septuagintthe Greek the translators chose, word by word
הֵ֣מָּהαὐτοὶרָ֭אוּεἴδοσανמַעֲשֵׂ֣יἔργαיְהוָ֑הκυρίουוְ֝נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗יוαὐτοῦבִּמְצוּלָֽה׃ἐν

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.

Dead Sea Scrolls — 4Q88a copy a thousand years older than the Leningrad Codex

[המה] [ראו] [מעשי] [יהוה] יודו נפלאות׳ו [במצולה]

2 words on the leather — 5 supplied entire by an editor.

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.

Psalms 107:24הֵ֫מָּהtheytheyהֵ֫מָּהרָאָהthey sawthey sawרָאָהמַעֲשֶׂה[the] works[the] works ofמַעֲשֶׂהיהוהYahwehYahwehיהוהפָּלָאand wondersand wonders hisפָּלָאמְצוֹלָהin [the] dein [the] deepמְצוֹלָההֲלַךְto goto goהֲלַךְעָשָׂהto maketo makeעָשָׂההָיָהto beto beהָיָהצוּלָהdeepdeepצוּלָהמְרִיrebellionrebellionמְרִיסֵ֫פֶרscroll: doscroll: documenסֵ֫פֶרעֳנִיafflictionafflictionעֳנִינָבַטto lookto lookנָבַטשָׁנִיscarletscarletשָׁנִישֵׁשׁalabasteralabasterשֵׁשׁנְאֻםutteranceutteranceנְאֻםצָבָאarmyarmyצָבָאנֶ֫דֶרvowvowנֶ֫דֶרחֶ֫סֶדkindnesskindnessחֶ֫סֶדשָׁלַךְto throwto throwשָׁלַךְכְּמוֹlikelikeכְּמוֹ
meets it a little oftener than chancemeets it far oftener than chancebuilt from the same roottwo words of the verse share ita word of this versea related word

Lexicons — every word in Psalms 107:24

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.

they they saw [the] works of Yahweh and wonders his in [the] deep
הֵ֣מָּהHe.mah they H1992 Pronoun
553× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Amplified meaning
these men, the observers
Tyndale gloss
they(masc.)
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

הֵ֫מָּה (hemmah) is a masculine plural pronoun meaning 'they.' The entries indicate that it can also mean 'these,' 'the same,' or refer to people in an emphatic context. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its usage.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

הֵ֫מָּה and הֵם (without appreciable distinction in usage, except prob. in so far as the longer or shorter form was better adapted to the rhythm of particular sentences) pron. 3 pl. masc. they

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H1992 הֵ֫מָּה, הֵם (without appreciable distinction in usage, except prob. in so far as the longer or shorter form was better adapted to the rhythm of particular sentences) they

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

1992 hem haym

or (prolonged) hemmah {haym'-maw}; masculine plural from

1981; they (only used when emphatic):--it, like, X (how, so)

many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, X so, X such,

their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye.

see HEBREW for 01981

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

הֵ֫מָּה (hem.mah) — they(masc.).

they, these, the same, who

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Pron — Pronoun
HPp3mp
they they saw [the] works of Yahweh and wonders his in [the] deep
רָ֭אוּRa.'u they saw H7200 Verb · Qal · perfect third person common plural
1,300× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Amplified meaning
beheld, looked upon with wonder
Tyndale gloss
Provider
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

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.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

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

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

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

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

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.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

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

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Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
V-Qal-Perf-3cp — Verb · Qal · perfect third person common plural
HVqp3cp
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

so.

See TOOLS.

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Egyptian saws, so far as has yet been discovered, are single-handed. As is the case in modern Oriental saws, the teeth usually incline toward the handle, instead of away from it like ours. They have, in most cases, bronze blades, apparently attached to the handles by leathern thongs. No evidence exists of the use of the saw applied to stone in Egypt, but we read of sawn stones used in the temple. (1 Kings 7:9) The saws "under" or "in" which David is said to have placed his captives were of iron. The expression in (2 Samuel 12:31) does not necessarily imply torture, but the word "cut" in (1 Chronicles 20:3) can hardly be understood otherwise.

Nave's Topical Bible

→ Used as an instrument of torture 2Sa 12:31; Heb 11:37

→ Used for cutting stone 1Ki 7:9

→ FIGURATIVE Isa 10:15

they they saw [the] works of Yahweh and wonders his in [the] deep
מַעֲשֵׂ֣יma.'a.Sei [the] works of H4639 Noun common · masculine plural construct
236× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.
Amplified meaning
deeds, actions
Tyndale gloss
deed: judgement
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

מַעֲשֶׂה (ma`aseh) means deed or work, encompassing a range of actions from good to bad, and includes concepts like business, labor, and products made. It can refer to specific achievements, works of God, or even customs. The entries suggest a broad application in various contexts, but do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicons.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

מַעֲשֶׂה 233 n.m. deed, work

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H4639 מַעֲשֶׂה deed, work

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

4639 ma`aseh mah-as-eh'

from 6213; an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction;

abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically,

a poem) or (generally) property:--act, art, + bakemeat,

business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making,

occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, X well,

((handy-, needle-, net-))work(ing, - manship), wrought.

see HEBREW for 06213

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

מַעֲשֶׂה (ma.a.seh) — deed: work.

: work/product

1) deed, work

1a) deed, thing done, act

1b) work, labour

1c) business, pursuit

1d) undertaking, enterprise

1e) achievement

1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment)

1g) work, thing made

1h) work (of God)

1i) product

מַעֲשֶׂה (ma.a.seh) — deed: justice.

: justice/right/righteousness

1) deed, work

1a) deed, thing done, act

1b) work, labour

1c) business, pursuit

1d) undertaking, enterprise

1e) achievement

1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment)

1g) work, thing made

1h) work (of God)

1i) product

מַעֲשֶׂה (ma.a.seh) — deed: judgement.

: judgement/punishment

1) deed, work

1a) deed, thing done, act

1b) work, labour

1c) business, pursuit

1d) undertaking, enterprise

1e) achievement

1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment)

1g) work, thing made

1h) work (of God)

1i) product

מַעֲשֶׂה (ma.a.seh) — deed: custom.

: custom/manner

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Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural construct
HNcmpc
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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.

English usagewhat the translators’ English meant
Webster's Dictionary (1828), Webster's Unabridged (1913), Webster's Dictionary (1806)

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…

they they saw [the] works of Yahweh and wonders his in [the] deep
יְהוָ֑הYah.weh Yahweh H3068 Noun proper
6,528× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Amplified meaning
Yehovah, the Lord of Israel
Tyndale gloss
The Lord
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

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.'

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

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

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Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3068 יהוה i.e. יַהְוֶה n. pr. dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

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

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

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)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-proper — Noun proper
HNpt
The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
they they saw [the] works of Yahweh and wonders his in [the] deep
וְ֝נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗יוve.nif.le.'o.Tav and wonders his H6381 Conjunction · verb niphal participle (active) feminine plural common · suffix
71× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew word means to wonder or be amazed, often at something great or difficult. It describes God's power and miracles in the Bible, like in the book of Psalms. The KJV translates it as 'marvelous' or 'wonderful'.
Amplified meaning
miraculous deeds, marvelous works
Tyndale gloss
to wonder
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

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.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[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

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Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

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

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

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).

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

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

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj | V-Niphal | Suff — Conjunction · verb niphal participle (active) feminine plural common · suffix
HC/VNrfpc/Sp3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

hiz: Used often in the King James Version with reference to a neuter or inanimate thing, or to a lower animal (Ge 1:11, "after his kind"; Le 1:16, "pluck away his crop"; Ac 12:10, "of his own accord"; 1Co 15:38, "his own body"), etc. the Revised Version (British and American) substitutes "its."

they they saw [the] works of Yahweh and wonders his in [the] deep
בִּמְצוּלָֽה׃bim.tzu.Lah in [the] deep H4688 Preposition · noun common feminine singular absolute
11× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word refers to a deep place, like the bottom of a sea or a low area. It's used to describe the depth of water or a deep location in the Bible. The deep sea is a mysterious place.
Amplified meaning
the depths of the sea, the lowest parts
Tyndale gloss
depth
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

מְצוֹלָה (metsolah) refers to a deep place, particularly in relation to water or mud, encompassing meanings like depth and the deep sea. It is derived from a root associated with depth (H6683). The entries consistently emphasize its application to deep areas, without notable disagreement among the lexicons.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[מְצוֹלָה], מְצוּלָה n.f. depth, deep

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Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H4688 מְצוֹלָה, מְצוּלָה depth, deep

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

4688 mtsowlah mets-o-law'

or mtsolah {mets-o-law'}; also mtsuwlah {mets-oo-law'}; or

mtsulah {mets-oo-law'}; from the same as 6683; a deep place

(of water or mud):--bottom, deep, depth.

see HEBREW for 06683

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

מְצוֹלָה (me.tso.lah) — depth.

depth, the deep, the deep sea

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Prep | N-fs — Preposition · noun common feminine singular absolute
HR/Ncfsa
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

(tehom; abussos, Lu 8:31 the King James Version; Ro 10:7 the King James Version; bathos, Lu 5:4; buthos, 2Co 11:25):

The Hebrew word ("water in commotion") is used

(1) of the primeval watery waste (Ge 1:2), where some suggest a connection with Babylonian Tiamat in the creation-epic;

(2) of the sea (Isa 51:10 and commonly);

(3) of the subterranean reservoir of water (Ge 7:11; 8:2; 49:25; De 33:13; Eze 31:4, etc.).…

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Deep

Used to denote (1) the grave or the abyss (Rom. 10:7; Luke 8:31); (2) the deepest part of the sea (Ps. 69:15); (3) the chaos mentioned in Gen. 1:2; (4) the bottomless pit, hell (Rev. 9:1, 2; 11:7; 20:13).

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