Psalms 116:4 — Word Study
WLCוּבְשֵֽׁם־ יְהוָ֥ה אֶקְרָ֑א אָנָּ֥ה יְ֝הוָ֗ה מַלְּטָ֥ה נַפְשִֽׁי׃
BSAThen I calledqârâʼ▸ [cried out, invoked] on the nameshêm [identity, character] of the LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah] O LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah] delivermâlaṭ [rescue, save] my soulnephesh [living being, essence of life]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וּבְשֵֽׁם־ | and on [the] name of | Conjunction, preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| יְהוָ֥ה | Yahweh | Noun proper |
| אֶקְרָ֑א | I called | Verb, Qal, imperfect first person common singular |
| אָנָּ֥ה | I beg you | Particle |
| יְ֝הוָ֗ה | O Yahweh | Noun proper |
| מַלְּטָ֥ה | deliver ! | Verb piel imperative second person masculine singular, suffix |
| נַפְשִֽׁי׃ | life my | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
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| BSB | Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, deliver my soul!” |
| KJV | Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. |
| ASV | Then called I upon the name of Jehovah: O Jehovah, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. |
| YLT | And in the name of Jehovah I call: I pray Thee, O Jehovah, deliver my soul, |
| WEB | Then I called on Yahweh’s name: “Yahweh, I beg you, deliver my soul.” |
| BBE | Then I made my prayer to the Lord, saying, O Lord, take my soul out of trouble. |
Where they part company is מַלְּטָ֥ה — see How Translations Differ.
One main clause followed by a direct plea, emphasizing the urgency of the request.
6 commentators on this verse
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verbקָרָא
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Deep Study — Psalms 116:4
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Context — A Plea for Deliverancegenerated
Psalm 116:4 is part of a heartfelt appeal where the psalmist, surrounded by troubles and sorrow, invokes the name of the LORD for salvation. This plea highlights the psalmist's recognition of God's character and authority, as he seeks deliverance from his distress, similar to other psalms that express reliance on God's mercy and intervention, such as Psalm 34:6 and Psalm 50:15.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 22:1–3 | My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning? |
| 2 | Psalm 30:7–8 | O LORD, You favored me; You made my mountain stand strong. When You hid Your face, I was dismayed. |
| 3 | Psalm 34:6 | This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles. |
| 4 | Psalm 50:15 | Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” |
| 5 | Psalm 118:5 | In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 18 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יְהוָ֥ה, Yah.wehgenerated
The key word is יְהוָ֥ה (Yahweh), which is the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible. This name signifies the self-existent and eternal nature of God, emphasizing His role as the covenantal deity of Israel. The parsing as a noun proper indicates its use as a title of reverence and authority.
The significance of invoking the name of Yahweh lies in the understanding that a name in biblical context represents not just identity but also character and authority. The psalmist's call reflects a deep trust in God's ability to save, aligning with the broader theme of seeking divine help in times of trouble.
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 in the verse is אֶקְרָ֑א ('ek.Ra'), meaning 'I called', which governs the entire structure. The sentence consists of a prepositional phrase וּבְשֵֽׁם־ (u.ve.shem-) followed by a direct invocation to God, culminating in a plea for deliverance.
The structure emphasizes the act of calling out to God, with the prepositional phrase setting the context of the invocation, and the imperative verb מַלְּטָ֥ה (ma.le.Tah) expressing the urgent request for help.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew יְהוָ֥ה is rendered as κύριε (kurie), which means 'Lord'. This translation maintains the reverence associated with the divine name, highlighting the authority of God in the context of the psalmist's plea.
The Greek word ἐπεκαλεσάμην (epēkalēsamen) translates the Hebrew אֶקְרָ֑א, indicating a direct call or invocation, which aligns with the urgency of the psalmist's request for deliverance.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 116:4 shows the psalmist in distress, calling out to the LORD for help. He pleads for his soul to be delivered, recognizing God's power and character. This reflects a common theme in the Psalms where individuals turn to God in their times of need, seeking His rescue and salvation.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The psalmist is invoking God's character and authority, expressing trust in His ability to deliver him from distress.
The name of the LORD represents His identity, honor, and character, which are central to the psalmist's plea for help.
The word 'deliver' implies a rescue or salvation from danger, highlighting the urgency of the psalmist's request.
This verse connects to other psalms that express a similar reliance on God for help, such as Psalm 34:6, where the psalmist also seeks God's deliverance.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what situations have I called on God for help, and how did He respond?
- How can I deepen my understanding of God's character as I seek His help in my life?
- What does it mean to me to invoke the name of the LORD in my prayers?
- How can I encourage others to trust in God's deliverance during their times of trouble?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Augustine of Hippo references this verse in his exposition, highlighting the psalmist's call upon the name of the Lord in times of trouble.
But after "I too found trouble and heaviness, I called upon the Name of the Lord" [Psalms 116:4].Early Church Fathers on Psalms 116 →
Commentators on this verse — 6 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 116:4 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThen called I upon the name of the Lord,.... Upon the Lord himself in prayer for speedy deliverance; or "in the name of the Lord" (h), in the name of the Messiah, the only Mediator between God and
Read John Gill on Psalms 116 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThen called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. Then called I upon the name of the Lord. Drawn from Psalms 18:4-6.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 116 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 116:4 Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.Ver. 4. Then called I upon the name of the Lord] That strong tower, whereunto the righteous run and are safe, Proverbs 18:10. Others have other refuges, the witch of Endor, the god of Ekron, the arm of flesh, &c. O Lord, I beseech thee] Ana, blandientis et deprecantis particula. The psalmist here hath a sweet way of insinuating, and getting within the Lord; which, oh that we could skill of ( Sic et Náé Philemon 1:20 Revelation 1:7). Deliver my soul] q.d. It is my soul, Lord, my precious soul, "that is sought after; oh, deliver my soul, from the sword, my darling from the power of the dog," Psalms…
Read John Trapp on Psalms 116 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges4. the name of Jehovah, more emphatically than Jehovah alone, denotes His revealed character (Exodus 34:5), to which the Psalmist appealed, and not in vain.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 116 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThen called I upon the name of the Lord - Upon the Lord. I had no other refuge. I felt that I must perish unless he should interpose, and I pleaded with him for deliverance and life. Compare the notes at Psalms 18:6.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 116 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible4. Then called I—At a moment when my case was beyond all human help.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Psalms 116 →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
Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, deliver my soul!”
Then I called on Yahweh’s name: “Yahweh, I beg you, deliver my soul.”
Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, deliver my soul!”
I called on the name of the Lord, “Please Lord, rescue my life!”
Tyndale line
Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
Then called I upon the name of Jehovah: O Jehovah, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
Then I called upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
Then I called vpon the Name of the Lord, saying, I beseech thee, O Lord, deliuer my soule.
Strictly literal
Then called I upon the name of Jehovah: I beseech thee, Jehovah, deliver my soul.
And in the name of Jehovah I call: I pray Thee, O Jehovah, deliver my soul,
And in the Name of YHWH I call: Ah, now, O YHWH, deliver my soul,
I then called on the name of the Lord, I beseech thee, O Lord, release my soul.
Then I called on the name of Yahweh: “Please Yahweh, rescue my life.”
Simplified
Then I cried out to the Lord, “Lord, please save me!”
Then I made my prayer to the Lord, saying, O Lord, take my soul out of trouble.
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 (MT) of Psalms 116:4 reads, "וּבְשֵֽׁם־ יְהוָ֥ה אֶקְרָ֑א אָנָּ֥ה יְ֝הוָ֗ה מַלְּטָ֥ה נַפְשִֽׁי," which translates to, "Then I called on the name of the LORD: 'O LORD, deliver my soul!'" The Septuagint (LXX) agrees with the MT in meaning, providing a word-for-word correspondence that matches all seven words. The Dead Sea Scrolls, specifically 4Q87 and 4Q96, also align with the MT, though both texts have portions that are reconstructed by editors, indicating they preserve the same essential wording as the MT: "[ובשם] [יהוה] [אקרא] [אנה] [יהוה] [מלט׳ה] [נפש׳י]." Overall, all witnesses confirm the same message and wording, with some editorial restorations in the Dead Sea Scrolls. This consistency across ancient texts highlights the reliability of this verse in its plea for divine deliverance.
וּבְשֵֽׁם־ יְהוָ֥ה אֶקְרָ֑א אָנָּ֥ה יְ֝הוָ֗ה מַלְּטָ֥ה נַפְשִֽׁי׃
7 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
[ובשם] [יהוה] [אקרא] [אנה] [יהוה] [מלט׳ה] נפש׳י
nothing on the leather here — 1 partly restored, 6 supplied entire by an editor.
[ובשם] [יהוה] [אקרא] [אנה] [יהוה] [מלט׳ה] [נפש׳י]
nothing on the leather here — 7 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.
Lexicons — every word in Psalms 116:4
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.
שֵׁם (shem) means 'name' and encompasses various meanings such as reputation, fame, and glory. It can refer to the designation of God and is often associated with memorials or monuments. The word is built from a primitive root and highlights individuality and honor. There is a mention of its use in relation to false gods, which is forbidden.
שֵׁם 864 n.m. name (√ unknown)
of river, beasts, city, i.e. exact designation of it
usu. of pers.
= reputation
esp. as giving a man a kind of posthumous life, esp. in his sons
name, as designation of God
of false gods, use forbidden
= memorial, monument
base
H8034 שֵׁם name (√ unknown)
8034 shem shame
a primitive word (perhaps rather from 7760 through the idea
of definite and conspicuous position; compare 8064); an
appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by
implication honor, authority, character:--+ base,
(in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
see HEBREW for 07760
see HEBREW for 08064
שֵׁם (shem) — name.
1) name
1a) name
1b) reputation, fame, glory
1c) the Name (as designation of God)
1d) memorial, monument
Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Conj | Prep | N-ms — Conjunction · preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHC/R/Ncmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) is the proper name of the God of Israel, often rendered as Jehovah or the Lord. It signifies the self-existent or eternal nature of God. The name is closely associated with the revelation to Moses in Exodus 3:12-15 and is used in conjunction with other terms to denote sacred places. Some scholars suggest it derives from a root meaning 'to bring into being.'
יהוה c. 6823 i.e. יַהְוֶה n.pr.dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel—(1. MT יְהֹוָה 6518 (Qr אֲדֹנָי), or יֱהֹוִה 305 (Qr אֱלֹהִים) 2. Many recent scholars explain יַהְוֶה as Hiph. of הוה (= היה) the one bringing into being, life-giver)
יהוה is not used by E in Gn, but is given Ex 3:12-15 as the name of the God who revealed Himself to Moses at Horeb
יהוה is used with אלהים and suffixes, especially in D
the phrase † אֲנִי יהוה is noteworthy
יהוה is also used with several predicates, to form sacred names of holy places of Yahweh
base
H3068 יהוה i.e. יַהְוֶה n. pr. dei Yahweh, the proper name of the God of Israel
3068 Yhovah yeh-ho-vaw'
from 1961; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish
national name of God:--Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069.
see HEBREW for 01961
see HEBREW for 03050
see HEBREW for 03069
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — LORD.
Jehovah = "the existing One"
1) the proper name of the one true God
1a) unpronounced except with the vowel pointings of a.do.na (אֲדֹנָי "Lord" H0136)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — The Lord.
Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
יְהֹוָה (ye.ho.vah) — (Jerusalem of) the Lord.
Combined with ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
N-proper — Noun properHNpt
The Hebrew word קָרָא (qara') is a primitive root meaning to call, proclaim, or read. It encompasses a range of actions including calling out, crying for help, reading aloud, and summoning. The word can also imply being called or named in various contexts. There are no significant disagreements among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
קָרָא 724 vb. call, proclaim, read
Qal
call, cry, utter a loud sound
call, cry
call unto some one
cry for help
proclaim
read aloud
read to oneself
summon
call = name
Niph.
reflex.
pass. be called
Pu. be called
base
H7121 קָרָא call, proclaim, read .. . call, cry, utter a loud sound
. call, cry
. . call unto some one
. cry for help
. proclaim
. . read aloud
. read to oneself
. summon
. call = name
. . reflex.
. pass. be called
. be called
7121 qara' kaw-raw'
a primitive root (rather identical with 7122 through the idea
of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly,
address by name, but used in a wide variety of
applications):--bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for,
forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite,
mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(- ation),
pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say.
see HEBREW for 07122
קָרָא (qa.ra) — to call: call to.
: call_to/invite/entreat
1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound
1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God)
1a3) to proclaim
1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read
1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow
1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to call oneself
1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named
1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
קָרָא (qa.ra) — to call: call by.
: call_by/name
1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound
1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God)
1a3) to proclaim
1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs — Verb · Qal · imperfect first person common singularHVqi1cs
אָֽנָּ֫א (anna) is an interjection used as a strong expression of entreaty, meaning 'oh now!' or 'I beseech you.' It often precedes an imperative verb. The word appears to be a contraction from other Hebrew roots, but its primary function is to convey urgency in requests.
אָֽנָּ֫א interj. a strong part. of entreaty, ah, now! I (or we) beseech thee! oft. sq. an imper.
base
H577 אָֽנָּ֫א a strong part. of entreaty, ah, now! I (or we) beseech thee! oft. sq. an imper.
577 'anna' awn-naw'
or mannah {awn-naw'}; apparent contracted from 160 and 4994;
oh now!:--I (me) beseech (pray) thee, O.
see HEBREW for 0160
see HEBREW for 04994
אָֽנָּ֫א (an.na) — Please!.
ah now! I/we beseech you, oh now!, pray now! (participle of entreaty usually followed by the imperative verb)
HTj — ParticleHTj
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
מָלַט (malat) is a Hebrew verb primarily meaning to escape or slip away. It encompasses various nuances such as delivering, saving, and even giving birth in specific contexts. The entries indicate that it can refer to both physical escape and the act of laying eggs. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
[מָלַט] vb. slip away (not in Qal)
Niph.
slip away
escape
pass. be delivered
Pi.
lay (eggs)
let escape
deliver
Hiph.
give birth to a male child
deliver
Hithp.
slip forth, escape (sparks of fire from jaws of crocodile)
escape
base
H4422 מָלַט slip away . . slip away
. escape
. pass. be delivered
. . lay (eggs)
. let escape
. deliver
. . give birth to a male child
. deliver
. . slip forth, escape (sparks of fire from jaws of crocodile)
. escape
4422 malat maw-lat'
a primitive root; properly, to be smooth, i.e. (by
implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively,
to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit
sparks:--deliver (self), escape, lay, leap out, let alone,
let go, preserve, save, X speedily, X surely.
מָלַט (ma.lat) — to escape.
1) to slip away, escape, deliver, save, be delivered
1a)(Niphal)
1a1) to slip away
1a2) to escape
1a3) to be delivered
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to lay, let slip out (of eggs)
1b2) to let escape
1b3) to deliver, save (life)
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to give birth to
1c2) to deliver
1d) (Hithpael)
1d1) to slip forth, slip out, escape
1d2) to escape
V-Piel-Impv-2ms | Suff — Verb piel imperative second person masculine singular · suffixHVpv2ms/Sh
de-liv'-er (natsal, nathan; rhuomai, paradidomi): Occurs very frequently in the Old Testament and represents various Hebrew terms.
The English word is used in two senses,
(1) "to set free," etc.,
(2) "to give up or over."
(1) The word most often translated "deliver" in the first sense is natsal, meaning originally, perhaps, "to draw out." It is used of all kinds of deliverance (Ge 32:11; Ps 25:20; 143:9, etc.; Jer 7:10; Eze 3:19, etc.; Ze 1:18, etc.). The Aramaic netsal occurs in Da 3:29; 6:14; 8:4,7; yasha`, "to save," in Jud 3:9,31 the King James Version, etc. ; malaT…
The Hebrew word נֶ֫פֶשׁ (*nephesh*) broadly means 'soul' or 'living being,' encompassing concepts like life, self, person, desire, and emotion. It is derived from the root meaning 'to breathe' and signifies both physical and mental aspects of existence. The lexicons note its use in various contexts, including as the seat of appetites and emotions, though its application to will and character is uncertain.
נֶ֫פֶשׁ 756 n.f. soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, appetite, emotion, and passion
= that which breathes, the breathing substance or being
The נפשׁ becomes a living being
The נפשׁ is specif.
The נפשׁ as the essential of man stands for the man himself
נפשׁ = seat of the appetites, in all periods (46 t.)
נ׳ = seat of emotions and passions
נפשׁ is used occasionally for mental acts
נפשׁ for acts of the will is dub.
נפשׁ = character is still more dub.
נ׳ in D
base
H5315 נֶ֫פֶשׁ soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, appetite, emotion, and passion . = that which breathes, the breathing substance or being
. The נפשׁ becomes a living being
. The נפשׁ is specif.
. The נפשׁ as the essential of man stands for the man himself
. נפשׁ = seat of the appetites, in all periods (46 t.)
. נ׳ = seat of emotions and passions
. נפשׁ is used occasionally for mental acts
. נפשׁ for acts of the will is dub.
. נפשׁ = character is still more dub.
. נ׳ in D
5315 nephesh neh'-fesh
from 5314; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of
(abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal,
accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental):--any,
appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, X dead(-ly), desire,
X (dis-)contented, X fish, ghost, + greedy, he, heart(-y),
(hath, X jeopardy of) life (X in jeopardy), lust, man, me,
mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-,
thy-)self, them (your)-selves, + slay, soul, + tablet, they,
thing, (X she) will, X would have it.
see HEBREW for 05314
נֶ֫פֶשׁ (ne.phesh) — soul.
1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion
1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man
1b) living being
1c) living being (with life in the blood)
1d) the man himself, self, person or individual
1e) seat of the appetites
1f) seat of emotions and passions
1g) activity of mind
1g1) uncertain
1h) activity of the will
1h1) uncertain
1i) activity of the character
1i1) uncertain
נֶ֫פֶשׁ (ne.phesh) — soul: life.
1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion
1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man
1b) living being
1c) living being (with life in the blood)
1d) the man himself, self, person or individual
1e) seat of the appetites
1f) seat of emotions and passions
1g) activity of mind
N-cs | Suff — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHNcfsc/Sp1bs