Psalms 16:7 — Word Study
WLCאֲבָרֵ֗ךְ אֶת־ יְ֭הוָה אֲשֶׁ֣ר יְעָצָ֑נִי אַף־ לֵ֝יל֗וֹת יִסְּר֥וּנִי כִלְיוֹתָֽי׃
BSAI will blessbârak▸ [praise, honor] the LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah, The covenant Name of God] whoʼăsher counsels meyâʻats■ [advises, guides] evenʼaph at nightlayil [in the night seasons, during darkness] my consciencekilyâh [heart, mind] instructs meyâçar■ [disciplines, teaches]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אֲבָרֵ֗ךְ | I will bless | Verb, Piel, imperfect first person common singular |
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| יְ֭הוָה | Yahweh | Noun proper |
| אֲשֶׁ֣ר | who | Particle |
| יְעָצָ֑נִי | he has counseled me | Verb qal perfect third person masculine singular, suffix |
| אַף־ | also | Particle |
| לֵ֝יל֗וֹת | nights | Noun common, feminine plural absolute |
| יִסְּר֥וּנִי | they have instructed me | Verb piel perfect third person common plural, suffix |
| כִלְיוֹתָֽי׃ | kidneys my | Noun common feminine plural construct, suffix |
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| BSB | I will bless the LORD who counsels me; even at night my conscience instructs me. |
| KJV | I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. |
| ASV | I will bless Jehovah, who hath given me counsel; Yea, my heart instructeth me in the night seasons. |
| YLT | I bless Jehovah who hath counselled me; Also [in] the nights my reins instruct me. |
| WEB | I will bless Yahweh, who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons. |
| BBE | I will give praise to the Lord who has been my guide; knowledge comes to me from my thoughts in the night. |
Where they part company is לֵ֝יל֗וֹת — see How Translations Differ.
The main clause is supported by a relative clause and two additional phrases, showing the relationship between the psalmist's blessing and God's guidance.







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Deep Study — Psalms 16:7
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Context — A Psalm of Trustgenerated
Psalm 16:7 reflects the psalmist's deep reliance on God's guidance and wisdom. He acknowledges that even in the quiet and darkness of night, his conscience remains active, providing him with instruction. This highlights the continuous presence of God's counsel in the believer's life, affirming a relationship built on trust and communication with the Divine.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 73:24 | You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory. |
| 2 | Psalm 119:7 | I will praise You with an upright heart when I learn Your righteous judgments. |
| 3 | Proverbs 8:14 | Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength. |
| 4 | Isaiah 11:2–4 | The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. |
| 5 | Isaiah 48:17 | Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 18 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יְעָצָ֑נִי, ye.'a.Tza.nigenerated
The verb יָעַץ (*ya`ats*) means to advise or counsel. It is used here in the perfect tense, indicating a completed action — God has already provided counsel to the psalmist.
This word encompasses the idea of guidance and decision-making, showing that the psalmist recognizes God's role in his life as a source of wisdom and direction.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses counsels to convey the meaning of יְעָצָ֑נִי.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb אֲבָרֵ֗ךְ (*I will bless*) governs the main clause, with a noun phrase following that specifies the object of the blessing, יְ֭הוָה (*the LORD*). The structure emphasizes the relationship between the psalmist's action of blessing and God's role as counselor.
The clause structure shows a clear progression: the psalmist blesses God for His counsel, with additional phrases elaborating on the context of this guidance, including the role of the conscience during the night.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew verb יָעַץ is rendered as συμβουλεύει (*counsels*), which carries a similar meaning but can imply a more formal advisory role.
This choice reflects a continuity in the understanding of divine guidance, emphasizing the importance of God's counsel in both texts.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 16:7 expresses the psalmist's commitment to bless God for His guidance. He acknowledges that even during the night, his conscience teaches him, highlighting God's constant presence and instruction.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
To bless the LORD means to honor and praise Him, recognizing His goodness and guidance in our lives.
God counsels us through His Word, the Holy Spirit, and our conscience, providing guidance in decision-making.
The night symbolizes times of darkness or uncertainty, yet the psalmist finds comfort in God's instruction even during these times.
In biblical thought, kidneys symbolize the seat of emotions and thoughts, indicating that the psalmist's inner being is involved in receiving God's guidance.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I experienced God's counsel in my life, especially during difficult times?
- How can I be more receptive to God's guidance through my conscience?
- What practices can I adopt to ensure I am blessing God regularly?
- How do I interpret the 'nights' in my own life — as times of fear or opportunities for reflection?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early Church Fathers have commented on this psalm, emphasizing God's guidance and understanding as foundational to the believer's life.
What the Lord is saying … is this: My knowledge, deepest thought and the inmost desire of my heart was with me, not only in my heavenly mansions but also when I dwelled in the night of this world and in darkness;Early Church Fathers on Psalms 16 →
"I will bless the Lord, who has given Me understanding" [Psalms 16:7]: whereby this inheritance may be seen and possessed.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 16 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 16:7 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleI will bless the Lord,.... As prayer, so thanksgiving belongs to Christ, as man and Mediator; see Matthew 11:25; and here he determines to praise the Lord, and give thanks to him for counsel and
Read John Gill on Psalms 16 →
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryI will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 16 →
Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleWho hath given me counsel, Heb. consulted for me, i.e. by his wise and gracious counsel hath provided so good an heritage for me, and withal inspired that counsel and wisdom into me, by which I have chosen the Lord for my portion, and am so fully satisfied with him. My reins, i.e. my inward thoughts and affections, (which are commonly signified by the reins, as 26:2 73:21 139:13 12:2 17:10) being inspired and moved by the Holy Spirit. Instruct me, i. e. direct me what course to take, how to please and serve God, and to put my whole trust and confidence in him, as it follows. In the night seasons; not only in the day time, but also in the night, when others are asleep, but my mind is working…
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 16 →
John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 16:7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.Ver. 7. I will bless the Lord who hath given me counsel] David frequently consulted with God by Abiathar the priest, whom God, by a sweet providence, sent unto him with an ephod for a comfort in his banishment, 1 Samuel 22:20. Saul had slain those that wear the ephod, therefore God answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets, 1 Samuel 28:6, as he did his servant David; who therefore blesseth him, when the other runneth from him to the witch for counsel, and from her to the sword’ s point. My reins also instruct me] God hath not only illuminated me, whereby I…
Read John Trapp on Psalms 16 →
Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(7) Given me counsel . . .—i.e., led me to a right and happy choice of the way of life. My reins—i.e., my heart. Instruct me.—Better, warn me. Conscience echoes the voice of God. The Hebrew word, from a root meaning bind, includes the sense of obligation. Once heard, the Divine monition becomes a law to the good man, and his own heart warns him of the slightest danger of deviation from it.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 16 →
AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 7. Who hath given me counsel] Jesus, as man, received all his knowledge and wisdom from God; Lu 2:40-52. And in him were hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. My reins also instruct me] כליותי kilyothai, reins or kidneys, which from their retired situation in the body, says Parkhurst, and being hidden in fat, are often used in Scripture for the most secret workings and affections of the heart. The kidneys and their fat were always to be burnt in sacrifice, to indicate that the most secret purposes and affections of the soul are to be devoted to God. In the night seasons.] That is, in the time of my passion, my secret purposes and determinations concerning the redemption of…
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 16 →
CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges7, 8. The mutual relation of the Psalmist and Jehovah.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 16 →
Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleI will bless the Lord, who hath given the counsel - Probably the reference here is to the fact that the Lord had counseled him to choose him as his portion, or had inclined him to his service.
Read Albert Barnes 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
I will bless the LORD who counsels me; even at night my conscience instructs me.
I will bless Yahweh, who has given me counsel. Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.
I will bless the LORD who counsels me; even at night my conscience instructs me.
I will praise the Lord who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect and learn.
Tyndale line
I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
I will bless Jehovah, who hath given me counsel; Yea, my heart instructeth me in the night seasons.
I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: yea, my reins instruct me in the night seasons.
I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night season.
I wil prayse the Lord, who hath giuen me counsell: my reines also teach me in the nightes.
Strictly literal
I will bless Jehovah, who giveth me counsel; even in the nights my reins instruct me.
I bless Jehovah who hath counselled me; Also [in] the nights my reins instruct me.
I bless YHWH who has counseled me; Also [in] the nights my reins instruct me.
I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: also in the night seasons my reins admonish me.
I will bless Yahweh, who counsels me; even at night my mind instructs me.
From the Latin
Shew forth thy wonderful mercies; thou who savest them that trust in thee.
Simplified
I will bless the Lord who gives me good advice; even at night my conscience tells me what is right.
I will give praise to the Lord who has been my guide; knowledge comes to me from my thoughts in the night.
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 is supported by the Septuagint, which matches 7 of the 9 words. The Dead Sea Scrolls show partial agreement with the Masoretic Text, with some words restored by an editor. This indicates a consistent tradition of the text across these witnesses.
אֲבָרֵ֗ךְ אֶת־ יְ֭הוָה אֲשֶׁ֣ר יְעָצָ֑נִי אַף־ לֵ֝יל֗וֹת יִסְּר֥וּנִי כִלְיוֹתָֽי׃
7 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.
אברך [את] [יהוה] [אשר] [יעצ׳ני] [אף] [לילות] יסרו׳ני כלית׳י
1 word on the leather — 2 partly restored, 6 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
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Lexicons — every word in Psalms 16:7
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 בָּרַךְ (*barak*) is built from a primitive root meaning 'to kneel' and encompasses a range of meanings including 'to bless' and 'to curse.' It can refer to blessing God or men, as well as the act of kneeling in adoration. The entries note that it can also imply a curse in certain contexts, reflecting a nuanced use in greetings and farewells.
[בָּרַךְ] 329 vb. kneel, bless
Qal
kneel down
bless
Niph. bless oneself
Pi.
bless God, adore with bended knees
God blesses
men bless men
salute, greet, with an invocation of blessing
bless, with the antithetical meaning curse from the greeting in departing, saying adieu to, taking leave of; but rather a blessing overdone and so really a curse as in vulgar English as well as in the Shemitic cognates
Pu.
pass. to be blessed, adored
prospered by God
have prosperity invoked, by Balaam
in gratitude
Hiph. and he made his camel kneel
Hithp. bless oneself, congratulate oneself in his heart
base
H1288 בָּרַךְ kneel, bless .. kneel down
. bless
. bless oneself
. . bless God, adore with bended knees
. God blesses
. men bless men
. salute, greet, with an invocation of blessing
. bless, with the antithetical meaning curse from the greeting in departing, saying adieu to, taking leave of; but rather a blessing overdone and so really a curse as in vulgar English as well as in the Shemitic cognates
. . pass. to be blessed, adored
. prospered by God
. have prosperity invoked, by Balaam
. in gratitude
. and he made his camel kneel
. bless oneself, congratulate oneself in his heart
1288 barak baw-rak'
a primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God (as
an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit);
also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason):--X
abundantly, X altogether, X at all, blaspheme, bless,
congratulate, curse, X greatly, X indeed, kneel (down),
praise, salute, X still, thank.
בָּרַךְ (ba.rakh) — to bless.
1) to bless, kneel
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to kneel
1a2) to bless
1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself
1c) (Piel) to bless
1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored
1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel
1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself
2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse
Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs — Verb · Piel · imperfect first person common singularHVpi1cs
(barakh): This word is found more frequently in the Old Testament than in the New Testament, and is used in different relations.
(1) It is first met in Ge 1:22 at the introduction of animal life upon the earth, where it is written, "And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply," etc. The context furnishes the key to its meaning, which is the bestowal of good, and in this particular place the pleasure and power of increase in kind. Thus it is generally employed in both Testaments, the context always determining the character of the bestowal; for instance (where man is the recipient), whether the good is temporal or spiritual, or both.
Occasionally, however, a different turn is given to it as in Ge 2:3 the King James Version, where it is written, "And God blessed the seventh…
Bless
(1.) God blesses his people when he bestows on them some gift temporal or spiritual (Gen. 1:22; 24:35; Job 42:12; Ps. 45:2; 104:24, 35).
(2.) We bless God when we thank him for his mercies (Ps. 103:1, 2; 145:1, 2).
(3.) A man blesses himself when he invokes God’s blessing (Isa. 65:16), or rejoices in God’s goodness to him (Deut. 29:19; Ps. 49:18).
(4.) One blesses another when he expresses good wishes or offers prayer to God for his welfare (Gen.…
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
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 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
Rel — ParticleHTr
יָעַץ (ya`ats) is a Hebrew verb meaning to advise or counsel. It encompasses various forms, including advising, consulting, and deliberating, with nuances in different stems such as Qal, Niphal, and Hithpael. The word can also imply conspiracy in certain contexts. The entries suggest a focus on guidance and decision-making.
יָעַץ vb. advise, counsel
Qal advise, counsel
Niph. consult together, exchange counsel
Hithp. conspire against
base
H3289 יָעַץ advise, counsel
3289 ya`ats yaw-ats'
a primitive root; to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or
resolve:--advertise, take advise, advise (well), consult,
(give, take) counsel(-lor), determine, devise, guide, purpose.
יָעַץ (ya.ats) — to advise.
1) to advise, consult, give counsel, counsel, purpose, devise, plan
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to advise, counsel, give counsel, consult
1a2) counsellor (participle)
1b) (Niphal) to consult together, exchange counsel, deliberate, counsel together
1c) (Hithpael) to conspire
V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff — Verb qal perfect third person masculine singular · suffixHVqp3ms/Sp1bs
The Hebrew word אַף (aph) is a conjunction that indicates addition, often implying something greater. It can mean 'also,' 'yea,' or 'though,' and is used to connect ideas in a sentence. The entries highlight its use as both an adverb and conjunction, with a focus on its additive nature.
אַף conj. denoting addition, esp. of something greater, also, yea
base
H637 אַף conj. denoting addition, esp. of something greater, also, yea
637 'aph af
a primitive particle; meaning accession (used as an adverb or
conjunction); also or yea; adversatively though:--also, +
although, and (furthermore, yet), but, even, + how much less
(more, rather than), moreover, with, yea.
אַף (aph) — also.
conj (denoting addition, esp of something greater)
1) also, yea, though, so much the more
adv
2) furthermore, indeed
Aramaic equivalent: aph (אַף "also" H0638)
DirObjM — ParticleHTj
ol'-so: In the Greek kai, when it is equivalent to "also" or "even," is always placed before the word or phrase which it is intended to emphasize (e.g. Ac 12:3; 1 Joh 4:21). Mt 6:14 should therefore read, "Your heavenly Father will forgive you also"; Lu 6:13, "Whom also he named apostles"; Heb 8:6, "The mediator of a better covenant also"; and 1Th 4:14, `If we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so also (we believe that) those who are fallen asleep in Jesus, God will bring with Him.'
לַ֫יְלָה (layil) means 'night' and is derived from a root that suggests a twist away from light. It encompasses the literal sense of night as opposed to day, as well as figurative uses related to gloom or adversity. The term appears in contexts like Isaiah 21:11.
לַ֫יְלָה, לַ֫יִל 242 n.m. night
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H3915 לַ֫יְלָה, לַ֫יִל night
3915 layil lah'-yil
or (Isa. 21:11) leyl {lale}; also laylah {lah'- yel-aw}; from
the same as 3883; properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e.
night; figuratively, adversity:--((mid-))night (season).
see HEBREW for 03883
לַ֫יְלָה (lay.lah) — night.
1) night
1a) night (as opposed to day)
1b) of gloom, protective shadow (fig.)
N-mp — Noun common · feminine plural absoluteHNcfpa
יָסַר (yacar) is a Hebrew verb meaning to discipline or chasten. It encompasses a range of actions including instructing, correcting, and admonishing, with nuances depending on the grammatical form used. The entries indicate that it can involve both physical punishment and verbal instruction, with various forms expressing different aspects of correction and teaching.
[יָסַר] vb. discipline, chasten, admonish
Qal
admonish
instruct
discipline
Niph. let oneself be corrected, admonished
Pi.
discipline, correct (the moral nature, with more or less severity acc. to circumstances)
more severely, chasten, chastise
Nithp. pass. be disciplined, corrected
Hiph. chasten
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H3256 [יָסַר] discipline, chasten, admonish
3256 yacar yaw-sar'
a primitive root; to chastise, literally (with blows) or
figuratively (with words); hence, to instruct:--bind, chasten,
chastise, correct, instruct, punish, reform, reprove, sore,
teach.
יָסַר (ya.sar) — to discipline.
1) to chasten, discipline, instruct, admonish
1a)(Qal)
1a1) to chasten, admonish
1a2) to instruct
1a3) to discipline
1b) (Niphal) to let oneself be chastened or corrected or admonished
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to discipline, correct
1c2) to chasten, chastise
1d) (Hiphil) to chasten
1e) (Nithpael) to teach
V-Piel-Perf-3cp | Suff — Verb piel perfect third person common plural · suffixHVpp3cp/Sp1bs
כִּלְיָה (kilyah) refers to kidneys in the plural form, primarily as a physical organ. It can also denote the seat of emotion and affection figuratively, and is used in the context of sacrificial animals. The term is derived from a related word for 'kidney' and is noted for its figurative use in describing the mind or interior self.
[כִּלְיָה] n.f. only pl. kidneys
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H3629 [כִּלְיָה] only pl. kidneys
3629 kilyah kil-yaw'
feminine of 3627 (only in the plural); a kidney (as an
essential organ); figuratively, the mind (as the interior
self):--kidneys, reins.
see HEBREW for 03627
כִּלְיָה (kil.yah) — kidney.
1) kidneys
1a) of physical organ (lit.)
1b) of seat of emotion and affection (fig.)
1c) of sacrificial animals
2) (TWOT) reins
N-fp | Suff — Noun common feminine plural construct · suffixHNcfpc/Sp1bs
