Psalms 120:3 — Word Study
WLCמַה־ יִּתֵּ֣ן לְ֭ךָ וּמַה־ יֹּסִ֥יף לָ֗ךְ לָשׁ֥וֹן רְמִיָּֽה׃
BSAWhatmâh [or how] will He donâthan▸ and whatmâh [further punishment or consequence] will be addedyâçaph▸ [or done more] O deceitfulrᵉmîyâh [you who are characterized by, false, treacherous, or slack] tonguelâshôwn [the instrument of speech, language, or expression]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| מַה־ | what? | Pronoun |
| יִּתֵּ֣ן | will anyone give | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| לְ֭ךָ | to you | Preposition, suffix |
| וּמַה־ | and what? | Conjunction, pronoun |
| יֹּסִ֥יף | will anyone add | Verb, Hiphil, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| לָ֗ךְ | to you | Preposition, suffix |
| לָשׁ֥וֹן | O tongue | Noun common, both singular absolute |
| רְמִיָּֽה׃ | deceit | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
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| BSB | What will He do to you, and what will be added to you, O deceitful tongue? |
| KJV | What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue? |
| ASV | What shall be given unto thee, and what shall be done more unto thee, Thou deceitful tongue? |
| YLT | What doth He give to thee? And what doth He add to thee? O deceitful tongue! |
| WEB | What will be given to you, and what will be done more to you, you deceitful tongue? |
| BBE | What punishment will he give you? what more will he do to you, you false tongue? |
Translations agree here on the meaning and implications of the verse.
The verse consists of two main questions directed at the deceitful tongue, emphasizing the inquiry about its fate.
8 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Psalms 120:3
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Context — A Lament Against Deceitful Speechgenerated
Psalms 120:3 reflects the psalmist's distress over living among deceitful people and the harm that comes from false speech. This verse poses a rhetorical question about the fate of the deceitful tongue, emphasizing the seriousness of deceit in communication. The surrounding verses highlight the psalmist's plea for deliverance from such treachery, as seen in verse 2, which calls for rescue from lying lips.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 27:8 | For what is the hope of the godless when he is cut off, when God takes away his life? |
| 2 | Matthew 16:26 | What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? |
| 3 | Romans 6:21 | What fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 3 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יִּתֵּ֣ן, yi.Tengenerated
The verb יִּתֵּן (yi.Ten) is derived from the root נָתַן (natan), meaning 'to give'. It is in the imperfect tense, indicating a future action. In this context, it poses a question about what will be given as a consequence to the deceitful tongue, suggesting a focus on the impending judgment or retribution.
This verb is commonly used throughout the Hebrew Bible to express the act of giving or granting, often in relation to divine actions. Here, it serves to highlight the seriousness of the question posed by the psalmist regarding the fate of deceitful speech.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses the phrase will anyone give.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse comprises two main clauses, both beginning with interrogative phrases: מַה־ יִּתֵּן and וּמַה־ יֹּסִ֥יף, asking what will be given and what will be added. The structure emphasizes the rhetorical nature of the questions posed by the psalmist.
The use of conjunctions links the two inquiries, creating a parallelism that enhances the weight of the questions regarding the fate of deceitful speech.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates יִּתֵּן with δοθείη, which conveys the idea of giving or granting. This choice aligns with the original Hebrew meaning but may imply a more passive reception of consequences.
The Greek word γλῶσσαν for 'tongue' reflects a direct translation, maintaining the focus on speech as an instrument of deceit.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalms 120:3 questions what will happen to a deceitful tongue. The psalmist asks what consequences will be faced, emphasizing the seriousness of deceitful speech. This verse is part of a lament about the dangers of living among deceitful people.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The 'deceitful tongue' refers to speech that is false, treacherous, or misleading, which can cause harm to others.
The psalmist is expressing concern about the consequences of deceitful speech, questioning what judgment or punishment may come as a result.
This verse fits within a lament about living among deceitful people, with the psalmist seeking deliverance from such treachery.
This verse highlights the importance of honest communication and the potential consequences of deceitful words.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I encountered deceitful speech in my life, and how have I responded?
- What steps can I take to ensure that my own speech is truthful and trustworthy?
- How does understanding the consequences of deceitful speech affect my communication with others?
- What role does honesty play in my relationships, and how can I cultivate it further?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Augustine of Hippo references this verse to discuss the consequences of deceitful speech, highlighting its moral implications.
And your Lord says unto you, "What shall be given you, or what shall be set before you, against the deceitful tongue?" [Psalms 120:3].Early Church Fathers on Psalms 120 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 120:3 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleWhat shall be given unto thee?.... Or, "what shall [it] give unto thee?" (s) That is, what shall the deceitful tongue give unto thee, O my soul? or to thee, to anyone that hears and reads this psalm?
Read John Gill on Psalms 120 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryWhat shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue? What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue? - literally, 'What shall (He, the Lord) give unto thee?
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 120 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleWhat shall be given unto thee, whosoever thou art who art guilty of these practices? He applies himself severally to the consciences of every one of them. Or he designs Doeg or some other person in Saul’ s court eminent for this wickedness. The sense may be this, It is true, thou dost me some mischief; but what benefit dost thou get by it, if all thy accounts be cast up? For although thou mayst thereby obtain some favour and advantage from Saul, yet thou wilt assuredly bring upon thyself the curse and vengeance of God; and then thou wilt be no gainer by the bargain. And to do mischief to another without benefit to thyself, is an inhuman and diabolical wickedness.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 120 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 120:3 What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?Ver. 3. What shall be given unto thee? &c.] That is (as Austin senseth it), what remedy is there for thee? q.d. None at all. Contra sycophantarum morsum non est remedium, saith Seneca. But others better, what gain gettest thou what profit makest thou of thy lying and slandering? Hurt thou mayest another, but not help thyself. Thou art not like the maid whom Avicen speaketh of, who feeding herself with poison, was herself healthy, yet infected others with her venomous breath; but rather like the traitor of whom Augustus said, I like the treason, but hate the traitor. The slander is oft applauded…
Read John Trapp on Psalms 120 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(3) What shall . . .?—Literally, What will he give to thee, and what will he add to thee, deceitful tongue? where it is better, as in the Authorised Version, to take the subject as indefinite, and so render by the passive. Thus we get in substance the following question: “What more can be added to thee (i.e., in the way of epithet), besides lying and false, thou deceitful tongue?” the answer is given by suggesting the usual metaphors of malicious speech, “the warrior’s sharpened arrows” (Jeremiah 9:8; Psalms 57:4); “fire” (James 3:6). Only here both images are elaborated. For the Hebrew word give with the sense of comparison, see 1 Samuel 1:16, “Count (Heb., give) not thine handmaid for a…
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 120 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 3. What shall be given unto thee?] Thou art worthy of the heaviest punishments.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 120 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges2–4. The earnestness of the prayer and the severity of the condemnation point to a person or a party, fomenting feud and strife in the community by calumny and false accusations, and resolutely refusing all attempts to promote harmony.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 120 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleWhat shall be given unto thee? - Margin, “What shall the deceitful tongue give unto thee;” or, “what shall it profit thee?” Luther, “What can the false tongue do?” Others render this, “How will God
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 120 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
What will He do to you, and what will be added to you, O deceitful tongue?
What will be given to you, and what will be done more to you, you deceitful tongue?
What will He do to you, and what will be added to you, O deceitful tongue?
How will he severely punish you, you deceptive talker?
Tyndale line
What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?
What shall be given unto thee, and what shall be done more unto thee, Thou deceitful tongue?
What shall be given unto thee, and what shall be done more unto thee, thou deceitful tongue?
What shall be given to thee? or what shall be done to thee, thou false tongue?
What doeth thy deceitfull tongue bring vnto thee? or what doeth it auaile thee?
Strictly literal
What shall be given unto thee, what shall be added unto thee, thou deceitful tongue?
What doth He give to thee? And what doth He add to thee? O deceitful tongue!
What does He give to you? And what does He add to you? O deceitful tongue!
What will [God] give unto thee? or what will he add unto thee, thou tongue of deceit?
How will he punish you, and what more will he do to you, you who have a lying tongue?
From the Latin
May he not suffer thy foot to be moved: neither let him slumber that keepeth thee.
Simplified
What will the Lord do to you, you liars? How will he punish you?
What punishment will he give you? what more will he do to you, you false tongue?
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 this verse, with all eight words matched, indicating a consistent understanding of the text across these traditions.
מַה־ יִּתֵּ֣ן לְ֭ךָ וּמַה־ יֹּסִ֥יף לָ֗ךְ לָשׁ֥וֹן רְמִיָּֽה׃
8 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 120:3
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.
מָה (mah) is a Hebrew word primarily used as an interrogative particle meaning 'what?' or 'how?'. It can also function as an indefinite pronoun, encompassing meanings like 'anything' or 'whatever'. The word is versatile, appearing in various adverbial forms and often used with prefixes to express different nuances, such as reason or manner.
מָה, rarely מָה־, מַה־, מַהּ, מֶה, מַּ, מָ—pron.interrog. and indef. what? how? aught
interrog. what?
Used adverbially
Indef. pron.
With preps.
base
H4100 מָה, rarely מָה־, מַה־, מַהּ, מֶה, מַּ, מָ—pron. interrog. and indef. what? how? aught . interrog. what?
. Used adverbially
. Indef. pron.
. With preps.
4100 mah maw
or mah {mah}; or ma {maw}; or ma {mah}; also meh {meh}; a
primitive particle; properly, interrogative what? (including
how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including
how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and even
relatively, that which); often used with prefixes in various
adverbial or conjunctive senses:--how (long, oft, (-
soever)), (no-)thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing),
whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why.
מָה (mah) — what?.
interr pron
1) what, how, of what kind
1a) (interrogative)
1a1) what?
1a2) of what kind
1a3) what? (rhetorical)
1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what
1b) (adverb)
1b1) how, how now
1b2) why
1b3) how! (exclamation)
1c) (with prep)
1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means?
1c2) because of what?
1c3) the like of what?
1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often?
1c3b) for how long?
1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose?
1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore?
indef pron
2) anything, aught, what may
Part — PronounHPi
The Hebrew word נָתַן (natan) means 'to give' and encompasses a wide range of applications such as putting, setting, and making. It can also indicate actions like bestowing, delivering, and assigning. The entries describe its use in various forms, including Qal, Niphal, and Hophal, but do not present any significant disagreements among lexicons.
נָתַן 2007 vb. give, put, set
Qal 1917
give
Put, set
Make, constitute
Niph.
82be given
Be put, set
Hoph.
be given, bestowed
= be given to one for wife
be put upon
base
H5414 נָתַן give, put, set .. give
. Put, set
. Make, constitute
. . be given
. Be put, set
. . . be given, bestowed
. = be given to one for wife
. be put upon
5414 nathan naw-than'
a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of
application (put, make, etc.):--add, apply, appoint, ascribe,
assign, X avenge, X be ((healed)), bestow, bring (forth,
hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, +
cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, X doubtless, X
without fail, fasten, frame, X get, give (forth, over, up),
grant, hang (up), X have, X indeed, lay (unto charge, up),
(give) leave, lend, let (out), + lie, lift up, make, + O that,
occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, X
pull , put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send
(out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), + sing, + slander,
strike, (sub-)mit, suffer, X surely, X take, thrust, trade,
turn, utter, + weep, + willingly, + withdraw, + would (to)
God, yield.
נָתַן (na.tan) — to give: give.
: give/deliver/send/produce
1) to give, put, set
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend
1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate
1a3) to make, constitute
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned
1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted
1c) (Hophal)
1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up
1c2) to be put upon
נָתַן (na.tan) — to give: put.
: put/set/apppoint
1) to give, put, set
1a) (Qal)
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
(nathan, yahabh, sum; didomi): "Give" is a very common word in the Old Testament. It is most frequently the translation of nathan, "to give" (Ge 1:29; 3:6; Ex 2:9; De 18,20, etc., over 800 instances); nathan is also translated "to give up" (De 23:14; Isa 43:6; Ho 11:8); of yahabh, "to give" (Ge 30:1; 1Ch 16:28 the King James Version). In Ps 55:22 we have the perfect with suffix, "Cast thy burden upon Yahweh," margin "what he hath given thee"; elsewhere it is…
ךָּ (ka) — you.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 2nd person masculine singular
HR/Sp2ms — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp2ms
מָה (mah) is a Hebrew word primarily used as an interrogative particle meaning 'what?' or 'how?'. It can also function as an indefinite pronoun, encompassing meanings like 'anything' or 'whatever'. The word is versatile, appearing in various adverbial forms and often used with prefixes to express different nuances, such as reason or manner.
מָה, rarely מָה־, מַה־, מַהּ, מֶה, מַּ, מָ—pron.interrog. and indef. what? how? aught
interrog. what?
Used adverbially
Indef. pron.
With preps.
base
H4100 מָה, rarely מָה־, מַה־, מַהּ, מֶה, מַּ, מָ—pron. interrog. and indef. what? how? aught . interrog. what?
. Used adverbially
. Indef. pron.
. With preps.
4100 mah maw
or mah {mah}; or ma {maw}; or ma {mah}; also meh {meh}; a
primitive particle; properly, interrogative what? (including
how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including
how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and even
relatively, that which); often used with prefixes in various
adverbial or conjunctive senses:--how (long, oft, (-
soever)), (no-)thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing),
whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why.
מָה (mah) — what?.
interr pron
1) what, how, of what kind
1a) (interrogative)
1a1) what?
1a2) of what kind
1a3) what? (rhetorical)
1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what
1b) (adverb)
1b1) how, how now
1b2) why
1b3) how! (exclamation)
1c) (with prep)
1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means?
1c2) because of what?
1c3) the like of what?
1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often?
1c3b) for how long?
1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose?
1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore?
indef pron
2) anything, aught, what may
Conj | Part — Conjunction · pronounHC/Pi
יָסַף (yacaph) is a Hebrew verb meaning to add or increase. It can denote actions like joining oneself to something or continuing to do a task. The entries indicate its use in various forms, including Qal, Niphal, and Hiphil, with nuances of doing something again or augmenting an amount.
יָסַף 214 vb. add
Qal add
Niph.
join (intr.), join oneself to
be joined, added to
Hiph.
add
sq. inf. add to do = do again or more
sq. Impf.
sq. Impf. asynd.
base
H3254 יָסַף add . add
. . join (intr.), join oneself to
. be joined, added to
. . add
. . sq. inf. add to do = do again or more
. sq. Impf.
. sq. Impf. asynd.
3254 yacaph yaw-saf'
a primitive root; to add or augment (often adverbial, to
continue to do a thing):--add, X again, X any more, X cease, X
come more, + conceive again, continue, exceed, X further, X
gather together, get more, give more-over, X henceforth,
increase (more and more), join, X longer (bring, do, make,
much, put), X (the, much, yet) more (and more), proceed
(further), prolong, put, be (strong-) er, X yet, yield.
יָסַף (ya.saph) — to add: again.
: again/continue/more[instances]
1) to add, increase, do again
1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to join, join oneself to
1b2) to be joined, be added to
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to cause to add, increase
1c2) to do more, do again
יָסַף (ya.saph) — to add.
: add/more[amount]
1) to add, increase, do again
1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to join, join oneself to
1b2) to be joined, be added to
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to cause to add, increase
1c2) to do more, do again
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · imperfect third person masculine singularHVhi3ms
(1) epidiatassomai, "to add to," "to arrange in addition": Found only in Ga 3:15, which may thus be paraphrased: "To take a familiar illustration: even a man's will, when ratified, no third party may annul or supplement" (Dummelow, in the place cited.).
(2) epitithemi, "to put upon," "If any man shall add unto them, God shall add unto him the plagues" (Re 22:18). The book is not to be falsified by addition or excision (see BOOK) by the interpolation of unauthorized doctrines or the neglect of essential ones (compare De 4:2; 12:32).
See also IMPART; SUPPLY.
M. O. Evans
ךְ (kh) — you.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 2nd person feminine singular
HR/Sp2ms — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp2ms
The Hebrew word לָשׁוֹן (*lashon*) primarily means 'tongue,' referring to both the organ of speech in humans and animals. It can also denote 'language' and has figurative uses, such as a 'tongue-shaped' wedge or bay. The entries highlight its literal and metaphorical applications, but do not present any significant disagreements among the lexicons.
לָשׁוֹן n.m. and (more oft.) f. tongue
tongue of men
= language
tongue of animals
tongue of fire
= (tongue-shaped) wedge of gold
= (tongue-shaped) bay of sea
base
H3956 לָשׁוֹן tongue . tongue of men
. = language
. tongue of animals
. tongue of fire
. = (tongue-shaped) wedge of gold
. = (tongue-shaped) bay of sea
3956 lashown law-shone'
or lashon {law-shone'}; also (in plural) feminine lshonah
{lesh-o-naw'}; from 3960; the tongue (of man or animals), used
literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech),
and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of
water):--+ babbler,bay, + evil speaker, language, talker,
tongue, wedge.
see HEBREW for 03960
לָשׁוֹן (la.shon) — tongue.
: tongue/words
1) tongue
1a) tongue (of men)
1a1) tongue (literal)
1a2) tongue (organ of speech)
1b) language
1c) tongue (of animals)
1d) tongue (of fire)
1e) wedge, bay of sea (tongue-shaped)
לָשׁוֹן (la.shon) — tongue: language.
: language
1) tongue
1a) tongue (of men)
1a1) tongue (literal)
1a2) tongue (organ of speech)
1b) language
1c) tongue (of animals)
1d) tongue (of fire)
1e) wedge, bay of sea (tongue-shaped)
לָשׁוֹן (la.shon) — tongue: bar.
: bar/projection/bay
1) tongue
1a) tongue (of men)
1a1) tongue (literal)
1a2) tongue (organ of speech)
1b) language
1c) tongue (of animals)
1d) tongue (of fire)
1e) wedge, bay of sea (tongue-shaped)
N-cs — Noun common · both singular absoluteHNcbsa
tung: Almost invariably for either lashon, or glossa the latter word with the cognates heteroglossos, "of strange tongues" (1Co 14:21), glossodes, "talkative," English Versions of the Bible "full of tongue" (Sirach 8:3; 9:18), glossotomeo, "to cut out the tongue" (2 Macc 7:4), diglossos, "double-tongued" (Sirach 5:9; 28:13). In 1Ti 3:8, however, "double-tongued" is for dilogos, literally, "two-worded." Where "tongue" in the King James Version translates dialektos (Ac 1:19; 2:8; 21:40; 22:2; 26:14), the Revised Version (British and American) has "language," while for the King James Version "in the Hebrew tongue" in Joh 5:2; Re…
רְמִיָּה (rmiyah) refers to both deceit and slackness. It is derived from the root word for remissness and encompasses meanings such as treachery, guile, and idleness. The entries indicate a dual focus on moral failure and a lack of diligence, but do not provide specific verse references.
רְמִיָּה n.f. deceit, treachery
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רְמִיָּה n.f. laxness, slackness
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H7423a רְמִיָּה deceit, treachery H7423b רְמִיָּה laxness, slackness
7423 rmiyah rem-ee-yaw'
from 7411; remissness, treachery:--deceit(- ful, -fully),
false, guile, idle, slack, slothful.
see HEBREW for 07411
רְמִיָּה (re.miy.yah) — deceit.
deceit, treachery
רְמִיָּה (re.miy.yah) — slackness.
laxness, slackness, slackening
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
de-set' (mirmah; (dolos)): The intentional misleading or beguiling of another; in Scripture represented as a companion of many other forms of wickedness, as cursing (Ps 10:7), hatred (Pr 26:24), theft, covetousness, adultery, murder (Mr 7:22; Ro 1:29). The Revised Version (British and American) introduces the word in Pr 14:25; 2Th 2:10; but in such passages as Ps 55:11; Pr 20:17; 26:26; 1Th 2:3, renders a…