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Psalms 144:14 — Word Study

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WLCאַלּוּפֵ֗ינוּ מְֽסֻבָּ֫לִ֥ים אֵֽין־ פֶּ֭רֶץ וְאֵ֣ין יוֹצֵ֑את וְאֵ֥ין צְ֝וָחָ֗ה בִּרְחֹבֹתֵֽינוּ׃

BSAOur oxenʼallûwph [tame, well-laden] will bear great loadsçâbal [carry, be strong to labor, heavy burdens] There will be noʼayin [none, absence of] breach in the wallsperets [break, sudden outburst] noʼayin [none, without] going into captivityyâtsâʼ [exile, being taken away] and noʼayin [none, absence of] cry of lamenttsᵉvâchâh [outcry, anguish] in our streetsrᵉchôb [public areas, plazas]

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Psalms 144:14quick helps
In a sentenceThe psalmist describes a prosperous and peaceful community, free from breaches, captivity, and cries of distress.
Who is speakingThe psalmist, reflecting on the blessings of a community under God's favor.
Where we areA poetic declaration of the ideal state of a blessed society.
The hard wordמְֽסֻבָּ֫לִ֥ים
Take awayThe community is secure and thriving, with no signs of distress.
8 commentators on this verse Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them › clause subjectפֶּרֶץ verbסָבַל 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.

Bars are logarithmic — אֵת, the commonest word in the Hebrew Bible, stands about 11,000 times, so a linear scale would leave everything else invisible. Click a row to open that word.

Deep Study — Psalms 144:14

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Context — The Blessings of a Prosperous Communitygenerated

12Then our sons will be like plants nurtured in their youth, our daughters like corner pillars carved to adorn a palace.
13Our storehouses will be full, supplying all manner of produce; our flocks will bring forth thousands, tens of thousands in our fields.
14Our oxen will bear great loads. There will be no breach in the walls, no going into captivity, and no cry of lament in our streets.
15Blessed are the people of whom this is so; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD.

Psalms 144:14 describes the blessings that come to a community under God's protection, highlighting the abundance and peace they enjoy. The psalmist paints a picture of a society where oxen are strong and capable, walls are secure, and there is no sorrow or captivity. This reflects a deep sense of security and divine favor, akin to the promises found in Deuteronomy 28:7-25.


Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
1Deuteronomy 28:7–25The LORD will cause the enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you. They will march out against you in one direction but flee from you in seven.
2Judges 5:8When they chose new gods, then war came to their gates. Not a shield or spear was found among forty thousand in Israel.
3Judges 6:3–6Whenever the Israelites would plant their crops, the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east would come up and invade them,
41 Samuel 13:17–23And raiders went out of the Philistine camp in three divisions. One headed toward Ophrah in the land of Shual,
51 Samuel 31:7When the Israelites along the valley and those on the other side of the Jordan saw that the army of Israel had fled and that Saul and his sons had died, they abandoned their cities and ran away. So the Philistines came and occupied their cities.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 9 references, hung on the phrase they belong to


The Key Word מְֽסֻבָּ֫לִ֥ים, me.su.Ba.Limgenerated

The word סָבַל (sabal) is a Pual participle meaning 'loaded' or 'burdened'. It conveys the idea of carrying a heavy load, both literally and metaphorically. The parsing indicates that it is a passive form, suggesting that the oxen are being loaded with burdens.

This term emphasizes strength and capability, as the oxen are depicted as being well-equipped to carry great loads, symbolizing the strength of the community and its resources.


How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated

In this study, we look at the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses the phrase will bear great loads.


Sentence Structuregenerated

The structure of the verse features several clauses connected to the main subject, which is the community's oxen. The finite verb מְֽסֻבָּ֫לִ֥ים governs the sentence, with the subsequent clauses detailing the absence of breaches, captivity, and cries of lament.

The phrases are arranged to highlight the blessings of the community, with a clear emphasis on security and peace.


Septuagint Backgroundgenerated

The Septuagint translates מְֽסֻבָּ֫לִ֥ים as παξεῖς, which conveys a similar meaning of being loaded or bearing burdens. This choice of word aligns with the Hebrew, maintaining the sense of strength and capability.

The use of παξεῖς in the Septuagint shows that the translators understood the importance of the oxen's role in the community's prosperity.


In plain words — the whole versegenerated

Psalms 144:14 expresses a vision of a blessed community where oxen carry heavy loads, and there is no destruction, captivity, or cries of sorrow in the streets. This reflects a state of peace and abundance, highlighting the favor of God upon His people.


Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated

What does it mean that our oxen will bear great loads?

This signifies strength and capability within the community, suggesting that they are well-equipped to handle their responsibilities.

What is the significance of having no breach in the walls?

This indicates security and protection from outside threats, reflecting a stable and safe environment.

Why is there no cry of lament in the streets?

This emphasizes the absence of suffering and distress in the community, highlighting the peace and joy that comes from God's blessings.

How does this verse relate to the blessings outlined in Deuteronomy?

It echoes the promises of prosperity and protection found in Deuteronomy, illustrating the fulfillment of those blessings in a faithful community.


Reflection Questionsgenerated

  1. What does it mean for me to bear burdens in my own life, and how can I do so with strength?
  2. In what ways can I contribute to a peaceful and secure environment in my community?
  3. How can I recognize and appreciate the blessings I have, similar to those described in this psalm?
  4. What actions can I take to support those who are experiencing distress or hardship in my surroundings?

The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it

Early church fathers have commented on this verse, interpreting it as a reflection of a blessed community under God's protection.

Augustine of HippoExposition on Psalms 144 354–430
"Their oxen are fat: their hedge is not broken down, nor their road, nor is their crying in their streets" [Psalms 144:14].
Early Church Fathers on Psalms 144 →

Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse

Each of these wrote on Psalms 144:14 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.

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

[That] our oxen [may be] strong to labour,.... To draw carriages, to plough with, and to tread out the corn: or "may be burdened" (w); fit to carry burdens; or burdened with flesh, be plump and fat,

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

That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets.

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

To labour, Heb. laden, either with flesh and fat, as many understand it; or, as others, with young: but then the foregoing word is not to be rendered oxen, but cows, as the same word and in the same masculine gender is used . And so this agrees best with the former prayer for the sheep, , and he wisheth the same blessing of fruitfulness both for greater and smaller cattle. No breaking in, to wit, of enemies invading the land, or assaulting our cities, and making breaches in their walls. Nor going out, to wit, of our people; either out of the towns and cities, to fight with an invading enemy; or out of the land into captivity. No complaining; or, no outcry, or howling, for any sad tidings…

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

Psalms 144:14 [That] our oxen [may be] strong to labour; [that there be] no breaking in, nor going out; that [there be] no complaining in our streets.Ver. 14. Nor going out] viz. To encounter the enemy, or to be led into captivity. No complaining] No outcries but harvest homes.

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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(14) This verse is full of obscurities. The words rendered “oxen, strong to labour,” can hardly bear this meaning with the present pointing, since the participle is passive, and there is no authority for rendering oxen bearing burdens. The words have been rendered oxen laden, either with the produce of the land, or with their own fat (so apparently the LXX.), or with young, pregnant—all open to the objection that the passive of to bear must mean “to be borne,” and the latter to the further objection that the words are in the masculine. But since allϋphξm elsewhere means “heads of families” (Jeremiah 13:21, &c) or “princes,” and the noun cognate with the verb is used of a post connected with…

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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Verse 14. Our oxen may be strong to labour] We have not only an abundance of cattle; but they are of the most strong and vigorous breed. No breaking in] So well ordered is the police of the kingdom, that there are no depredations, no robbers, house-breakers, or marauding parties, in the land; no sudden incursions of neighbouring tribes or banditti breaking into fields or houses, carrying away property, and taking with them the people to sell them into captivity: there is no such breaking in, and no such going out, in the nation. My enemies are either become friends, and are united with me in political interests; or are, through fear, obliged to stand aloof.

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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

14. our oxen … strong to labour] Both words are of uncertain meaning. (1) Most commentators follow the Ancient Versions in regarding the word allϋphξm here as a variant form for alβphξm, ‘oxen’ or ‘cattle.’ Oxen, it is thought, are naturally mentioned after sheep. The participle m’subbβlξm is variously explained. As it is passive in form it can hardly mean capable of bearing burdens, strong to labour (A.V.); and as it is masculine, it can hardly mean laden with young, pregnant. It is not a natural expression fox fat and strong, as the LXX, Aq., Symm. and Jerome render it, i.e. loaded with flesh. Most probably it means well laden (R.V.) with the produce of the fields which they draw home in…

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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the Bible

That our oxen may be strong to labour - Margin, “able to bear burdens;” or, “laden with flesh.” The Hebrew is simply loaded or laden: that is, with a burden; or, with flesh; or, as Gesenius renders it, with young.

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The verse in English, compared — 17 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

Our oxen will bear great loads. There will be no breach in the walls, no going into captivity, and no cry of lament in our streets.

WEBWorld English Bible2000

Our oxen will pull heavy loads. There is no breaking in, and no going away, and no outcry in our streets.

MSBMajority Standard Bible2022

Our oxen will bear great loads. There will be no breach in the walls, no going into captivity, and no cry of lament in our streets.

NETBNew English Translation2006

Our cattle will be weighted down with produce. No one will break through our walls, no one will be taken captive, and there will be no terrified cries in our city squares.

Tyndale line

KJVKing James Version1611

That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets.

ASVAmerican Standard Version1901

When our oxen are well laden; When there is no breaking in, and no going forth, And no outcry in our streets:

RVARevised Version, American1894

When our oxen are well laden; when there is no breaking in, and no going forth, and no outcry in our streets;

NWBWebster's Bible1833

That our oxen may be strong to labor; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets.

GNVGeneva Bible1599

That our oxen may be strong to labour: that there be none inuasion, nor going out, nor no crying in our streetes.

Strictly literal

DBYDarby Translation1890

Our kine laden [with young]; no breaking in and no going forth, and no outcry in our streets.

YLTYoung's Literal Translation1862

Our oxen are carrying, there is no breach, And there is no outgoing, And there is no crying in our broad places.

LSVLiteral Standard Version2020

Our oxen are carrying, there is no breach, || And there is no outgoing, || And there is no crying in our broad places.

ILTInterlinear Literal Translation2000

May our oxen be strong to labor: may there be no breach, nor migration, nor loud complaint in our streets.

ULBUnlocked Literal Bible2017

Then our oxen will have many young. No one will break through our walls; there will be no exile and no outcry in our streets.

From the Latin

DRADouay-Rheims (Challoner)1899

The Lord lifteth up all that fall: and setteth up all that are cast down.

Simplified

FBVFree Bible Version2020

Our cattle will grow fat. No one will break down our city walls, there will be no exile, no cries of mourning in our town squares.

BBEBible in Basic English1949

Our oxen are well weighted down; our cows give birth safely; there is no going out, and there is no cry of sorrow in our open places.

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.

clausenoun phrase · subjectאַלּוּפֵ֗יcattle(s)נוּourverbמְֽסֻבָּ֫לִ֥ים[will.be].loadedclausepredicateאֵֽיןthere.[will].not.[be]subjectפֶּ֭רֶץa.breachוְandclausepredicateאֵ֣יןthere.[will].not.[be]subjectיוֹצֵ֑אתabortionוְandclausepredicateאֵ֥יןthere.[will].not.[be]subjectצְ֝וָחָ֗הan.outcryprepositional phrase · prepositionalבִּinnoun phraseרְחֹבֹתֵֽיour.openנוּplaces

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


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

The Masoretic Text aligns closely with the Septuagint, with 8 of the 9 words matching. This consistency across witnesses indicates a stable transmission of the text, affirming its meaning and significance.

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

אַלּוּפֵ֗ינוּ מְֽסֻבָּ֫לִ֥ים אֵֽין־ פֶּ֭רֶץ וְאֵ֣ין יוֹצֵ֑את וְאֵ֥ין צְ֝וָחָ֗ה בִּרְחֹבֹתֵֽינוּ׃

Septuagintthe Greek the translators chose, word by word
אַלּוּפֵ֗ינוּαὐτῶνמְֽסֻבָּ֫לִ֥יםπαξεῖςאֵֽין־οὐκוְאֵ֣יןοὐδὲיוֹצֵ֑אתδιέχοδοςוְאֵ֥יןοὐδὲצְ֝וָחָ֗הκραυγὴבִּרְחֹבֹתֵֽינוּ׃αὐτῶν

8 of the 9 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.

Psalms 144:14אַלּוּףcattle[s] ocattle[s] ourאַלּוּףסָבַל[will be] l[will be] loadeסָבַלאַ֫יִןthere notthere notאַ֫יִןפֶּ֫רֶץ[will be] a[will be] a breפֶּ֫רֶץאַ֫יִןand there nand there notאַ֫יִןיָצָא[will be] a[will be] abortיָצָאאַ֫יִןand there nand there notאַ֫יִןצְוָחָה[will be] a[will be] an ouצְוָחָהרְחוֹבin open plain open places רְחוֹבאַ֫יִןwhere?where?אַ֫יִןפָּרַץto break tto break througפָּרַץאָלַףto teach/lto teach/learnאָלַףצָוַחto cry aloto cry aloudצָוַחרָחַבto enlargeto enlargeרָחַבכְּמוֹlikelikeכְּמוֹתִּמְנָעTimnaTimnaתִּמְנָעאֲנַ֫חְנוּweweאֲנַ֫חְנוּעָוֹןiniquity: iniquity: crimeעָוֹןגָּדַרto wall upto wall up/offגָּדַרקָרָאto encountto encounter: mקָרָאגּוֹרָלallottedallottedגּוֹרָלאַ֫יִןnothingnothingאַ֫יִןאֶ֫רֶץland: soilland: soilאֶ֫רֶץבָּחוּרyouthyouthבָּחוּרחוּץoutsideoutsideחוּץ
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 144:14

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.

cattle[s] our [will be] loaded there not [will be] a breach and there not [will be] abortion and there not [will be] an outcry in open places our
אַלּוּפֵ֗ינוּ'a.lu.Fei.nu cattle[s] our H441 Suffix
69× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A chief or leader is referred to as 'alluwph' in Hebrew. The word can also mean friend or governor. It describes someone in a position of authority or guidance.
Amplified meaning
tame, well-laden
Tyndale gloss
tame
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

אַלּוּף (al-luph) has meanings related to both tameness and leadership. It can refer to something that is tame or docile, as well as to a friend or chief. The word is built from the root associated with familiarity and gentleness, and it can denote a captain or governor in a leadership context.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אַלּוּף adj. tame

tame, docile

n.m. friend, intimate

i.q.

base

אַלּוּף n.m. chief, chiliarch

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H441a אַלּוּף tame H441b אַלּוּף chief, chiliarch

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

441 'alluwph al-loof'

or (shortened) talluph {al-loof'}; from 502; familiar; a

friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock (as being tame; applied,

although masculine, to a cow); and so, a chieftain (as

notable, like neat cattle):--captain, duke, (chief) friend,

governor, guide, ox.

see HEBREW for 0502

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אַלּוּף (al.luph) — tame.

1) tame, docile

2) friend, intimate

אַלּוּף (al.luph) — chief.

chief

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-mp | Suff — Suffix
HAampc/Sp1bp
cattle[s] our [will be] loaded there not [will be] a breach and there not [will be] abortion and there not [will be] an outcry in open places our
מְֽסֻבָּ֫לִ֥יםme.su.Ba.Lim [will be] loaded H5445 Verb · Pual · participle (passive) masculine plural
9× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
To bear means to carry something, whether it is a physical load or an emotional burden. In the Bible, it can also mean to be pregnant or to endure a difficult situation. It is often translated as 'bear' or 'carry'
Amplified meaning
carry, be strong to labor, heavy burdens
Tyndale gloss
to bear
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word סָבַל (sabal) means to bear or carry a heavy load, both literally and figuratively. It can also imply being burdensome or dragging oneself along. The entries indicate its various forms, including Qal (to bear), Pual (laden), and Hithpael (to make oneself a burden). There is an Aramaic equivalent, סְבַל (seval), meaning 'to bear'.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

[סָבַל] vb. bear a heavy load

Qal bear a load

Pu. laden

Hithp. drag oneself along

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5445 סָבַל bear a heavy load

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5445 cabal saw-bal'

a primitive root; to carry (literally or figuratively), or

(reflexively) be burdensome; specifically, to be

gravid:--bear, be a burden, carry, strong to labour.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

סָבַל (sa.val) — to bear.

1) to bear, bear a load, drag oneself along

1a) (Qal) to bear (a load)

1b) (Pual) laden (participle)

1c)(Hithpael) to make oneself a burden, drag oneself along

Aramaic equivalent: se.val (סְבַל "to bear" H5446)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
V-Pual-Inf-c — Verb · Pual · participle (passive) masculine plural
HVPsmpa
cattle[s] our [will be] loaded there not [will be] a breach and there not [will be] abortion and there not [will be] an outcry in open places our
אֵֽין־'ein- there not H369 Noun common · masculine singular construct
789× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Amplified meaning
none, absence of
Tyndale gloss
nothing
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

אַ֫יִן (ayin) primarily means 'nothing' or 'nought' and serves as a negative particle indicating absence or negation, such as 'is not' or 'there is not.' It can also express lack of possession or existence. The word is derived from a root meaning to be non-existent, and it appears frequently in various grammatical constructions.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אַ֫יִן, אָ֑֫יִן cstr. אֵין subst. prop. nothing, nought

to nothing, as nothing

cstr. אֵין, very freq. as particle of negation, is not, are not, was not, were not

אֵין לְ׳, with subst., or pron., there is (was) not to … = … have, has, had, etc. not

in circumst. clauses

with inf. and ל׳, it is not to …

with prefixes

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H369 אַ֫יִן, אָ֑֫יִן cstr. אֵין subst. prop. nothing, nought . to nothing, as nothing

. cstr. אֵין, very freq. as particle of negation, is not, are not, was not, were not

. אֵין לְ׳, with subst., or pron., there is (was) not to … = … have, has, had, etc. not

. in circumst. clauses

. with inf. and ל׳, it is not to …

. with prefixes

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

369 'ayin ah'-yin

as if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not

exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative

particle:--else, except, fail, (father-)less, be gone,

in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any,

thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable),

well-nigh, without. Compare 370.

see HEBREW for 0370

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אַ֫יִן (a.yin) — nothing.

1) nothing, not, nought n

1a) nothing, nought neg

1b) not

1c) to have not (of possession) adv

1d) without w/prep

1e) for lack of

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Part — Noun common · masculine singular construct
HNcmsc
cattle[s] our [will be] loaded there not [will be] a breach and there not [will be] abortion and there not [will be] an outcry in open places our
פֶּ֭רֶץPe.retz [will be] a breach H6556 Noun common · masculine singular absolute
19× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A breach is a break or gap, like a hole in a wall or a sudden outburst of emotion. This word can also mean a burst of God's anger or wrath.
Amplified meaning
break, sudden outburst
Tyndale gloss
breach
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

פֶּ֫רֶץ (perets) refers to a breach or bursting forth, encompassing both literal and figurative meanings. It can denote a gap, an outburst, or even a broken wall, and is associated with concepts like God's wrath. The word is built from the root of H6555, which also relates to breaking.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

פֶּ֫רֶץ n.m. bursting forth, breach

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6556 פֶּ֫רֶץ bursting forth, breach

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6556 perets peh'-rets

from 6555; a break (literally or figuratively):--breach,

breaking forth (in), X forth, gap.

see HEBREW for 06555

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

פֶּ֫רֶץ (pe.rets) — breach.

1) breach, gap, bursting forth

1a) bursting forth, outburst

1b) breach

1c) broken wall

1d) outburst (fig. of God's wrath)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absolute
HNcmsa
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

brech: Represented by

(1) perets = "a tear," "a rending asunder," "a break," hence, figuratively "enmity," "disruption," "strife" (Ge 38:29; Jud 21:15; 2Sa 5:20; 1Ch 15:13; Ne 6:1; Job 16:14; Ps 106:23; Isa 30:13; 58:12);

(2) shebher = "fracture," "affliction," "bruise," "destruction" (Le 24:20; Jer 14:17;

Breach

An opening in a wall (1 Kings 11:27; 2 Kings 12:5); the fracture of a limb (Lev. 24:20), and hence the expression, “Heal, etc.” (Ps. 60:2). Judg. 5:17, a bay or harbour; R.V., “by his creeks.”

cattle[s] our [will be] loaded there not [will be] a breach and there not [will be] abortion and there not [will be] an outcry in open places our
וְאֵ֣יןve.'Ein and there not H369 Conjunction · noun common masculine singular construct
789× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Amplified meaning
none, without
Tyndale gloss
nothing
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

אַ֫יִן (ayin) primarily means 'nothing' or 'nought' and serves as a negative particle indicating absence or negation, such as 'is not' or 'there is not.' It can also express lack of possession or existence. The word is derived from a root meaning to be non-existent, and it appears frequently in various grammatical constructions.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אַ֫יִן, אָ֑֫יִן cstr. אֵין subst. prop. nothing, nought

to nothing, as nothing

cstr. אֵין, very freq. as particle of negation, is not, are not, was not, were not

אֵין לְ׳, with subst., or pron., there is (was) not to … = … have, has, had, etc. not

in circumst. clauses

with inf. and ל׳, it is not to …

with prefixes

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H369 אַ֫יִן, אָ֑֫יִן cstr. אֵין subst. prop. nothing, nought . to nothing, as nothing

. cstr. אֵין, very freq. as particle of negation, is not, are not, was not, were not

. אֵין לְ׳, with subst., or pron., there is (was) not to … = … have, has, had, etc. not

. in circumst. clauses

. with inf. and ל׳, it is not to …

. with prefixes

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

369 'ayin ah'-yin

as if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not

exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative

particle:--else, except, fail, (father-)less, be gone,

in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any,

thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable),

well-nigh, without. Compare 370.

see HEBREW for 0370

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אַ֫יִן (a.yin) — nothing.

1) nothing, not, nought n

1a) nothing, nought neg

1b) not

1c) to have not (of possession) adv

1d) without w/prep

1e) for lack of

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj | Part — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular construct
HC/Ncmsc
cattle[s] our [will be] loaded there not [will be] a breach and there not [will be] abortion and there not [will be] an outcry in open places our
יוֹצֵ֑אתyo.Tzet [will be] abortion H3318 Noun common · feminine singular absolute
1,067× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Amplified meaning
exile, being taken away
Tyndale gloss
to come out: come
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

יָצָא (yatsa') is a Hebrew verb meaning to go or come out, with various applications including departure, escape, and emergence. It can refer to both animate and inanimate subjects and emphasizes the idea of origin or source. The verb appears in different forms, such as Qal, Hiphil, and Hophal, indicating actions like leading out or being brought forth.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

יָצָא 1068 vb. go or come out

Qal

go or come out or forth

from (מִן) a place

go forth from (the presence of) a person

in technical senses

of flight, involving escape

depart

of inanimate things

with especial emphasis on idea of origin, source

of children as going forth from loins (of father)

go forth to a place

go forward, proceed to or toward something

come or go forth, with esp. ref. to purpose or result

of combinations

Hiph.

cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out

fig. obj. persons, bring out of (מִן) distress, etc.

bring out animals

inanimate obj.

fig. subj. י׳, bring forth from (מִן)

Hoph. be brought forth

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H3318 יָצָא go or come out .. go or come out or forth . from (מִן) a place

. go forth from (the presence of) a person

. in technical senses

. of flight, involving escape

. depart

. of inanimate things

. with especial emphasis on idea of origin, source

. of children as going forth from loins (of father)

. . go forth to a place

. go forward, proceed to or toward something

. come or go forth, with esp. ref. to purpose or result

. of combinations

. . cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out

. fig. obj. persons, bring out of (מִן) distress, etc.

. bring out animals

. inanimate obj.

. fig. subj. י׳, bring forth from (מִן)

. be brought forth

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

3318 yatsa' yaw-tsaw'

a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great

variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct

and proxim.:--X after, appear, X assuredly, bear out, X

begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come

(abroad, out, thereat, without), + be condemned,

depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact,

fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence,

out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out),

going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out,

lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, X

scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring

out, stand out, X still, X surely, take forth (out), at any

time, X to (and fro), utter.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

יָצָא (ya.tsa) — to come out: come.

: come/go_out/escape

1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth

1a) (Qal)

1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart

1a2) to go forth (to a place)

1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something)

1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result)

1a5) to come out of

1b) (Hiphil)

1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out

1b2) to bring out of

1b3) to lead out

1b4) to deliver

1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth

יָצָא (ya.tsa) — to come out: send.

: send/take_out/release

1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth

1a) (Qal)

1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart

1a2) to go forth (to a place)

1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something)

1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result)

1a5) to come out of

1b) (Hiphil)

1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out

1b2) to bring out of

1b3) to lead out

1b4) to deliver

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Morphologythe parsing behind the code
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V-Qal — Noun common · feminine singular absolute
HNcfsa
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
Nave's Topical Bible

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→ As a judgment Ho 9:14

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cattle[s] our [will be] loaded there not [will be] a breach and there not [will be] abortion and there not [will be] an outcry in open places our
וְאֵ֥יןve.'Ein and there not H369 Conjunction · noun common masculine singular construct
789× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Amplified meaning
none, absence of
Tyndale gloss
nothing
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

אַ֫יִן (ayin) primarily means 'nothing' or 'nought' and serves as a negative particle indicating absence or negation, such as 'is not' or 'there is not.' It can also express lack of possession or existence. The word is derived from a root meaning to be non-existent, and it appears frequently in various grammatical constructions.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אַ֫יִן, אָ֑֫יִן cstr. אֵין subst. prop. nothing, nought

to nothing, as nothing

cstr. אֵין, very freq. as particle of negation, is not, are not, was not, were not

אֵין לְ׳, with subst., or pron., there is (was) not to … = … have, has, had, etc. not

in circumst. clauses

with inf. and ל׳, it is not to …

with prefixes

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H369 אַ֫יִן, אָ֑֫יִן cstr. אֵין subst. prop. nothing, nought . to nothing, as nothing

. cstr. אֵין, very freq. as particle of negation, is not, are not, was not, were not

. אֵין לְ׳, with subst., or pron., there is (was) not to … = … have, has, had, etc. not

. in circumst. clauses

. with inf. and ל׳, it is not to …

. with prefixes

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

369 'ayin ah'-yin

as if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not

exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative

particle:--else, except, fail, (father-)less, be gone,

in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any,

thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable),

well-nigh, without. Compare 370.

see HEBREW for 0370

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אַ֫יִן (a.yin) — nothing.

1) nothing, not, nought n

1a) nothing, nought neg

1b) not

1c) to have not (of possession) adv

1d) without w/prep

1e) for lack of

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Conj | Part — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular construct
HC/Ncmsc
cattle[s] our [will be] loaded there not [will be] a breach and there not [will be] abortion and there not [will be] an outcry in open places our
צְ֝וָחָ֗הtze.va.Chah [will be] an outcry H6682 Noun common · feminine singular absolute
4× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
An outcry or shout, often expressing anguish or distress. This word is used in the Bible to describe the cries of the Israelites during times of trouble.
Amplified meaning
outcry, anguish
Tyndale gloss
outcry
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word צְוָחָה (*tsvachah*) means 'outcry' or 'shout.' It is derived from the root צָוַח (*tsavach*, H6681), which conveys a sense of a screech or cry, often associated with anguish. The entries consistently define it in this way, without notable disagreement.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

צְוָחָה n.f. outcry

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H6682 צְוָחָה outcry

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

6682 tsvachah tsev-aw-khaw'

from 6681; a screech (of anguish): --cry(-ing).

see HEBREW for 06681

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

צְוָחָה (tse.va.chah) — outcry.

outcry, shout

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absolute
HNcfsa
The company it keepswords that stand beside it more often than chance
cattle[s] our [will be] loaded there not [will be] a breach and there not [will be] abortion and there not [will be] an outcry in open places our
בִּרְחֹבֹתֵֽינוּ׃bir.cho.Tei.nu in open places our H7339 Preposition · noun common feminine plural construct · suffix
43× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
A street or plaza, referring to a public area or open space, like a marketplace or a thoroughfare. This word is used to describe urban settings and community gathering places, often in stories about city life and trade. It appears in books like Nehemiah and Jeremiah.
Amplified meaning
public areas, plazas
Tyndale gloss
street/plaza
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

רְחוֹב (re.chov) refers to a broad open place or plaza, often translated as street. It is derived from the root meaning width and encompasses areas like avenues or public spaces. The entries consistently emphasize its meaning related to open areas, with no significant disagreement noted among the lexicons.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

רְחוֹב n.f. broad open place, plaza

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7339 רְחוֹב broad open place, plaza

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7339 rchob rekh-obe'

or rchowb {rekh-obe'}; from 7337; a width, i.e. (concretely)

avenue or area:--broad place (way), street. See also 1050.

see HEBREW for 07337

see HEBREW for 01050

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

רְחוֹב (re.chov) — street/plaza.

broad or open place or plaza

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
Prep | N-fp | Suff — Preposition · noun common feminine plural construct · suffix
HR/Ncfpc/Sp1bp
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