Psalms 16:3 — Word Study
WLCלִ֭קְדוֹשִׁים אֲשֶׁר־ בָּאָ֣רֶץ הֵ֑מָּה וְ֝אַדִּירֵ֗י כָּל־ חֶפְצִי־ בָֽם׃
BSAAs for the saintsqâdôwsh [holy ones, set apart] in the landʼerets [earth, territory] theyhêm are the excellenceʼaddîyr [truly great, noble] in whom allkôl [specifically them, the excellent] my delightchêphets [pleasure, joy]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| לִ֭קְדוֹשִׁים | to [the] holy [ones] | Preposition |
| אֲשֶׁר־ | who | Particle |
| בָּאָ֣רֶץ | [are] in the land | Preposition, noun common feminine singular absolute |
| הֵ֑מָּה | they | Pronoun |
| וְ֝אַדִּירֵ֗י | and [the] majestic [ones] | Conjunction |
| כָּל־ | [whom] all | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| חֶפְצִי־ | delight my | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| בָֽם׃ | [is] in them | Preposition, suffix |
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| BSB | As for the saints in the land, they are the excellence in whom all my delight resides. |
| KJV | But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight. |
| ASV | As for the saints that are in the earth, They are the excellent in whom is all my delight. |
| YLT | For the holy ones who [are] in the land, And the honourable, all my delight [is] in them. |
| WEB | As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight. |
| BBE | As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the noble in whom is all my delight. |
The translations agree on the depiction of the saints in this verse.
The main clause introduces the subject, with additional phrases providing context and detail about the saints and the psalmist's delight.
6 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Psalms 16:3
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Context — Meditation on the Saintsgenerated
Psalms 16:3 reflects the psalmist's appreciation for the saints, those set apart for God's service, who dwell in the land. The psalmist finds joy and delight in their presence, emphasizing the value of community among the righteous. This passage connects to the broader themes of the psalm, which speaks of God's provision and the contrast between the faithful and those who pursue false gods.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galatians 6:10 | Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. |
| 2 | Titus 3:8 | This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people. |
| 3 | Hebrews 6:10 | For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so. |
| 4 | Psalm 30:4 | Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy name. |
| 5 | Psalm 116:15 | Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 18 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — קָדוֹשׁ, Lik.do.shimgenerated
The word קָדוֹשׁ (*qadosh*) means holy or sacred, often used to describe God, angels, and saints. It indicates a state of being set apart for divine purposes. The parsing shows it as a plural noun, indicating a group of individuals who are dedicated to God.
This term carries significant moral and ceremonial weight, highlighting the importance of holiness in the life of believers. The lexicons emphasize its role in denoting those who are consecrated and special in God's eyes.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The verse is rendered in the Berean Standard Bible, and the translations are consistent in conveying the idea of the saints as the 'excellence' or 'majestic ones.' The BSB, KJV, ASV, YLT, WEB, and BBE all align in their understanding of this concept.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb is implied in the structure, with the subject הֵ֑מָּה (*hemmah*) leading the clause. The sentence describes the saints in the land, emphasizing their qualities and the psalmist's delight in them.
The structure is straightforward, with a clear subject and predicate, illustrating the relationship between the saints and the psalmist's joy.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates קָדוֹשׁ as ἁγίοις, which also means 'holy ones.' This choice maintains the sacred connotation of the original Hebrew, emphasizing the set-apart nature of these individuals.
The translation reflects a consistent understanding of the text, aligning with the Hebrew meaning while presenting it in a Greek context.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalms 16:3 expresses the psalmist's joy in the saints who live in the land. He sees them as truly great and finds all his delight in them. This highlights the importance of the community of believers and their role in the psalmist's life.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
In this verse, a saint refers to someone who is set apart for God's service, embodying holiness and righteousness.
The psalmist finds delight in the saints because they represent the community of believers who share in God's blessings and reflect His character.
This verse emphasizes the value of the righteous and their importance in the psalmist's life, contrasting them with those who pursue false gods.
We can learn the significance of surrounding ourselves with those who are dedicated to God, as they contribute to our joy and spiritual growth.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways do I recognize the holy ones in my community?
- How can I cultivate relationships with those who inspire my faith?
- What does it mean for me to find delight in the company of believers?
- How can I encourage others to appreciate the value of the saints around them?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early Church Fathers, like Augustine, reference this verse to discuss the nature of the saints and their hope in God.
"To the saints who are on His earth" [Psalms 16:3]: to the saints who have placed their hope in the land of the living, the citizens of the heavenly Jerusalem,Early Church Fathers on Psalms 16 →
Commentators on this verse — 6 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 16:3 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible[But] to the saints that [are] in the earth,.... Who are sanctified or set apart by God the Father in election; whose sins are expiated by the blood of Christ in redemption, and who are sanctified or
Read John Gill on Psalms 16 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryBut to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight. But to the saints are in the earth - in contrast to the Most High, who is in the heaven of heavens.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 16 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleBut, i.e. but my goodness extendeth, which is easily understood out of the former verse; from which also there may be fetched another supplement; O my soul, thou hast said, to the saints, &c. To the saints that are in the earth, i.e. to those holy and righteous persons that live upon earth with me; to these only or principally my goodness is extended. Because I cannot reach thee, I endeavour to pay a singular respect, and love, and kindness to all saints for thy sake, whose friends and servants they are, and whose image they bear. This may seem more properly to agree to David than to Christ, whose goodness was principally designed for and imparted to sinners, and did not find men saints…
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 16 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 16:3 [But] to the saints that [are] in the earth, and [to] the excellent, in whom [is] all my delight.Ver. 3. But to the saints] The family of faith were, by a specialty, the object of David’ s bounty. Socrates, seeing a certain man giving alms to all he met, whether they were good or bad, said, male pereas qui ex gratiis cure sint virgines, facias scorta. David, the better to persuade with God to preserve him safe to the kingdom, promiseth two things: first, that he will cherish and countenance the godly party; secondly, that he will cashier and cast out all kinds of idolatry, and maintain to his utmost the sincere service of God, Psalms 16:4. And to the excellent] Or, noble…
Read John Trapp on Psalms 16 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleBut to the saints that are in the earth - This verse also has been very variously rendered.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 16 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible3. To the saints—Taking the preposition “to” in the sense of belonging to, joining to, the meaning would be, “I have no good beyond thee, belonging as I do to the fellowship of the saints, and the
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Psalms 16 →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
As for the saints in the land, they are the excellence in whom all my delight resides.
As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.
As for the saints in the land, they are the excellence in whom all my delight resides.
As for God’s chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much –
Tyndale line
But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
As for the saints that are in the earth, They are the excellent in whom is all my delight.
As for the saints that are in the earth, they are the excellent in whom is all my delight.
But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
But to the Saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent: all my delite is in them.
Strictly literal
To the saints that are on the earth, and to the excellent [thou hast said], In them is all my delight.
For the holy ones who [are] in the land, And the honourable, all my delight [is] in them.
For the holy ones who [are] in the land, || And the honorable, all my delight [is] in them.
[But] in the saints who are on the earth, and in the excellent—in them is all my delight.
As for the holy people who are on the earth, they are noble people; all my delight is in them.
From the Latin
Thou hast proved my heart, and visited it by night, thou hast tried me by fire: and iniquity hath not been found in me.
Simplified
As for the holy people in the land, they are the ones who are truly great. I appreciate them.
As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the noble in whom is all my delight.
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 largely agree in their wording, with seven of the eight words matched. This indicates a strong consistency in the transmission of this verse across different traditions.
לִ֭קְדוֹשִׁים אֲשֶׁר־ בָּאָ֣רֶץ הֵ֑מָּה וְ֝אַדִּירֵ֗י כָּל־ חֶפְצִי־ בָֽם׃
7 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 16:3
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.
The Hebrew word קָדוֹשׁ (*qadosh*) means sacred or holy. It can refer to God, angels, saints, or sanctuaries, indicating a state of being set apart. The entries consistently emphasize its moral and ceremonial significance, with no notable disagreements among the lexicons.
קָדוֹשׁ adj. sacred, holy
base
H6918 קָדוֹשׁ sacred, holy
6918 qadowsh kaw-doshe'
or qadosh {kaw-doshe'}; from 6942; sacred (ceremonially or
morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a
sanctuary:--holy (One), saint.
see HEBREW for 06942
קָדוֹשׁ (qa.dosh) — holy.
: holy
sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
קָדוֹשׁ (qa.dosh) — holy: saint.
: saint/priest
sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
A sub-meaning of qa.dosh (קָדוֹשׁ ": holy" H6918)
Prep | Adj — PrepositionHR/Aampa
The Hebrew word אֲשֶׁר (*asher*) is a relative pronoun that can mean 'who,' 'which,' or 'that.' It serves various grammatical functions, including as an adverb or conjunction, indicating relationships between clauses, places, or conditions. Variants like בַאֲשֶׁר (*ba-asher*), מֵאֲשֶׁר (*me-asher*), and כַּאֲשֶׁר (*ka-asher*) expand its usage to specific contexts such as location, causation, and time.
אֲשֶׁר part. of relation A sign of relation, bringing the clause introduced by it into relation with an antecedent clause.
base
בַאֲשֶׁר
in (that) which
adv. in (the place) where
conj. in that, inasmuch as
on account of whom?
base
מֵאֲשֶׁר
from (or than) that which
adv. from (the place) where
conj. from (the fact) that …, since
base
כַּאֲשֶׁר conj. according as, as, when
according to that which, according as, as
with a causal force, in so far as, since
with a temporal force, when
base
H834a אֲשֶׁר part. of relation A sign of relation, bringing the clause introduced by it into relation with an antecedent clause. H834b בַאֲשֶׁר . in (that) which
. adv. in (the place) where
. conj. in that, inasmuch as
. on account of whom?
H834c מֵאֲשֶׁר . from (or than) that which
. adv. from (the place) where
. conj. from (the fact) that …, since
H834d כַּאֲשֶׁר conj. according as, as, when . according to that which, according as, as
. with a causal force, in so far as, since
. with a temporal force, when
834 'aher ash-er'
a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number);
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction)
when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.:--X after, X
alike, as (soon as), because, X every, for, + forasmuch, +
from whence, + how(-soever), X if, (so) that ((thing) which,
wherein), X though, + until, + whatsoever, when, where
(+ -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, +
whither(- soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is
indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun
expletively, used to show the connection.
אֲשֶׁר (a.sher) — which.
A: 1) (relative part.)
1a) which, who
1b) that which
2) (conj)
2a) that (in obj clause)
2b) when
2c) since
2d) as
2e) conditional if
B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which
2) (adv)
2a) where
3) (conj)
3a) in that, inasmuch as
3b) on account of
C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which
2) from (the place) where
3) from (the fact) that, since
D: Kaph+
1) (conj.), according as, as, when
1a) according to that which, according as, as
1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since
1c) with a temporal force: when
בַאֲשֶׁר (ba.a.sher) — in which.
1) in (that) which
2) (adv)
2a) where
3) (conj)
3a) in that, inasmuch as
3b) on account of
מֵאֲשֶׁר (me.a.sher) — whence.
1) from (or than) that which
2) from (the place) where
3) from (the fact) that, since
כַּאֲשֶׁר (ka.a.sher) — as which.
conj
1) according as, as, when
1a) according to that which, according as, as
HTr — ParticleHTr
אֶ֫רֶץ (erets) is a feminine noun meaning 'earth' or 'land.' It encompasses various meanings, including the whole earth, specific territories like Canaan, and even inhabitants of the land. It can refer to soil, ground, or regions, and is used in phrases related to distance and the living. There is a note on the plural form אֲרָצוֹת, which mainly appears in later texts to denote multiple lands.
אֶ֫רֶץ n. f. & (seld.) m. earth, land
earth, whole earth (opp. to a part)
earth, opp. to heaven, sky
earth = inhabitants of earth
land =
country, territory
district, region
trial territory
piece of ground
specif. land of Canaan, or Israel
= inhabitants of land
used even of Shᵉʼôl
ground, surface of ground
soil, as productive
אֶרֶץ in phrases
people of the land
in measurements of distance
the country of the plain, level or plain country
land of the living
end(s) of the earth
pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands, countries, often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations, etc.
base
H776 אֶ֫רֶץ n. f. & (seld.) m. earth, land . . earth, whole earth (opp. to a part)
. earth, opp. to heaven, sky
. earth = inhabitants of earth
. land = . country, territory
. district, region
. trial territory
. piece of ground
. specif. land of Canaan, or Israel
. = inhabitants of land
. used even of Shᵉʼôl
. . ground, surface of ground
. soil, as productive
. אֶרֶץ in phrases . people of the land
. in measurements of distance
. the country of the plain, level or plain country
. land of the living
. end(s) of the earth
. pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands, countries, often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations, etc.
776 'erets eh'-rets
from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth
(at large, or partitively a land):--X common, country, earth,
field, ground, land, X natins, way, + wilderness, world.
אֶ֫רֶץ (e.rets) — land: country/planet.
: country/field
1) land, earth
1a) earth
1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part)
1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven)
1a3) earth (inhabitants)
1b) land
1b1) country, territory
1b2) district, region
1b3) tribal territory
1b4) piece of ground
1b5) land of Canaan, Israel
1b6) inhabitants of land
1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world
1b8) city (-state)
1c) ground, surface of the earth
1c1) ground
1c2) soil
1d) (in phrases)
1d1) people of the land
1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance)
1d3) level or plain country
1d4) land of the living
1d5) end(s) of the earth
1e) (almost wholly late in usage)
1e1) lands, countries
1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
אֶ֫רֶץ (e.rets) — land: soil.
: soil
1) land, earth
1a) earth
1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part)
1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven)
1a3) earth (inhabitants)
1b) land
1b1) country, territory
Prep | N-cs — Preposition · noun common feminine singular absoluteHRd/Ncfsa
((1) 'erets;
(2) 'adhamah;
(3) sadheh,
"a piece of land";
(4) ge, "earth";
(5) agros, "field";
(6) chora, "region";
(7) chorion, diminutive of chora;
(8) xeros, "dry land";
(9) 'ezrach, "native" the King James Version "born in the land," "born among you," the Revised Version (British and American) "home-born" (Le 19:34; 14:16; Nu 15:30); "like a green tree in its native soil" (Ps 37:35)):
→ Appeared on the third creative day Ge 1:9
→ Original title to, from God Ge 13:14-17; 15:7; Ex 23:31; Le 25:23
→ Bought and sold Ge 23:3-18; 33:19; Ac 4:34; 5:1-8
→ Sale and redemption of, laws concerning Le 25:15,16,23-33; 27:17-24; Nu 36:4; Jer 32:7-16,25,44; Eze 46:18
הֵ֫מָּה (hemmah) is a masculine plural pronoun meaning 'they.' The entries indicate that it can also mean 'these,' 'the same,' or refer to people in an emphatic context. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its usage.
הֵ֫מָּה and הֵם (without appreciable distinction in usage, except prob. in so far as the longer or shorter form was better adapted to the rhythm of particular sentences) pron. 3 pl. masc. they
base
H1992 הֵ֫מָּה, הֵם (without appreciable distinction in usage, except prob. in so far as the longer or shorter form was better adapted to the rhythm of particular sentences) they
1992 hem haym
or (prolonged) hemmah {haym'-maw}; masculine plural from
1981; they (only used when emphatic):--it, like, X (how, so)
many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, X so, X such,
their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye.
see HEBREW for 01981
הֵ֫מָּה (hem.mah) — they(masc.).
they, these, the same, who
Pron — PronounHPp3mp
אַדִּיר (addiyr) means majestic and conveys a sense of greatness or power. It can describe large entities like the sea or trees, as well as kings, nations, and noble figures. The word is built from a root meaning wide or large, with a range that includes excellent, glorious, and noble.
אַדִּיר adj. majestic
base
H117 אַדִּיר majestic
117 'addiyr ad-deer'
from 142; wide or (generally) large; figuratively,
powerful:--excellent, famous, gallant, glorious, goodly,
lordly, mighty(- ier one), noble, principal, worthy.
see HEBREW for 0142
אַדִּיר (ad.dir) — great.
1) great, majestic
1a) of waters of sea
1b) of a tree
1c) of kings, nations, gods
2) great one, majestic one
2a) of nobles, chieftains, servants
Conj | Adj — ConjunctionHC/Aampc
כֹּל (kol) means 'all' or 'the whole.' It can refer to totality, including every person or thing, and is often used with a following genitive to specify what is included. The term can also denote a broader sense of everything in existence or all circumstances of life. The lexicons do not show significant disagreement on its meanings.
כֹּל once כּוֹל n.m. the whole, all
with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of, to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every
Absolutely:
without the art., all things, all
with the art. הַכֹּל
where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned
in a wider sense, all, whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)
base
H3605 כֹּל once כּוֹל the whole, all . with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of, to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every
. Absolutely: . without the art., all things, all
. with the art. הַכֹּל . where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned
. in a wider sense, all, whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)
3605 kol kole
or (Jer. 33:8) kowl {kole}; from 3634; properly, the whole;
hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a
plural sense):--(in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any
(manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as
many as, (no-)thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole,
whoso(-ever).
see HEBREW for 03634
כֹּל (kol) — all.
1) all, the whole
1a) all, the whole of
1b) any, each, every, anything
1c) totality, everything
Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
ol: Used in various combinations, and with different meanings.
(1) All along, "Weeping all along as he went" (Jer 41:6), i.e. throughout the whole way he went, feigning equal concern with the men from Shiloh, etc., for the destruction of the Temple, so as to put them off their guard.
(2) All in all, "That God may be all in all" (1Co 15:28, Greek: panta en pasin, "all things in all (persons and) things"). "The universe, with all it comprises, will wholly answer to God's will and reflect His mind" (Dummelow).
The Hebrew word חֵ֫פֶץ (*chephets*) primarily means delight or pleasure. It encompasses concepts of desire and longing, as well as the good pleasure or purpose of Yahweh. The word can also refer to something valuable or a matter of interest. There are no significant disagreements among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
חֵ֫פֶץ n.m. delight, pleasure
delight
desire, longing
the good pleasure, will, purpose, of Yahweh
that in which one takes delight, his business (late), or matter
base
H2656 חֵ֫פֶץ delight, pleasure
2656 chephets khay'-fets
from 2654; pleasure; hence (abstractly) desire; concretely, a
valuable thing; hence (by extension) a matter (as something in
mind):--acceptable, delight(-some), desire, things desired,
matter, pleasant(-ure), purpose, willingly.
see HEBREW for 02654
חֵ֫פֶץ (che.phets) — pleasure.
1) delight, pleasure
1a) delight
1b) desire, longing
1c) the good pleasure
1d) that in which one takes delight
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp1bs
הֶם (hem) — them.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 3rd person masculine plural
HR/Sp3mp — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp3mp