Psalms 18:41 — Word Study
WLCיְשַׁוְּע֥וּ וְאֵין־ מוֹשִׁ֑יעַ עַל־ יְ֝הוָ֗ה וְלֹ֣א עָנָֽם׃
BSAenemyʼôyêb to givenâthan neckʻôreph to hatesânêʼ to destroytsâmath
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| יְשַׁוְּע֥וּ | they cried for help | Verb, Piel, imperfect third person masculine plural |
| וְאֵין־ | and there not | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular construct |
| מוֹשִׁ֑יעַ | [was] a deliverer | Verb, Hiphil, participle (active) masculine singular |
| עַל־ | to | Preposition |
| יְ֝הוָ֗ה | Yahweh | Noun proper |
| וְלֹ֣א | and not | Conjunction, particle |
| עָנָֽם׃ | he answered them | Verb qal perfect third person masculine singular, suffix |
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| BSB | They cried for help, but there was no one to save them— to the LORD, but He did not answer. |
| KJV | They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he answered them not. |
| ASV | They cried, but there was none to save; Even unto Jehovah, but he answered them not. |
| YLT | They cry, and there is no saviour, On Jehovah, and He doth not answer them. |
| WEB | They cried, but there was no one to save; even to Yahweh, but he didn’t answer them. |
| BBE | They were crying out, but there was no one to come to their help: even to the Lord, but he gave them no answer. |
The translations agree on the overall meaning and structure of the verse.
The structure of the verse presents a main clause followed by a negation, emphasizing the lack of response.
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Deep Study — Psalms 18:41
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Context — A Cry for Helpgenerated
Psalms 18:41 reflects a moment of intense need where the psalmist calls out for rescue but finds no one to deliver him. This verse encapsulates the feeling of abandonment in the face of adversity, emphasizing the silence of the LORD despite the plea for help. It resonates with the broader themes of struggle and divine silence found throughout the Psalms, as seen in Psalms 22:2 and Psalms 69:3.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Samuel 22:42–43 | They looked, but there was no one to save them— to the LORD, but He did not answer. |
| 2 | Job 35:12–13 | There they cry out, but He does not answer, because of the pride of evil men. |
| 3 | Proverbs 1:28 | Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; they will earnestly seek me, but will not find me. |
| 4 | Isaiah 1:15 | When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood. |
| 5 | Isaiah 59:1–2 | Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear. |
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The Key Word — יְשַׁוְּע֥וּ, ye.sha.ve.'Ugenerated
The verb יְשַׁוְּע֥וּ (ye.sha.ve.'U) is a Piel form of the root שָׁוַע (shava`), meaning to cry out, particularly for help. It conveys a strong sense of urgency and desperation, as it is used to describe calling out for assistance in dire situations.
In this verse, the use of the Piel form emphasizes the intensity of the cry, indicating that the psalmist is not merely speaking but is shouting for deliverance from his troubles. This form is often used in contexts of distress, highlighting the emotional weight of the plea.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The English translations generally agree on the meaning of the verse.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse consists of multiple clauses, beginning with the main action of crying out for help: יְשַׁוְּע֥וּ (they cried for help). Following this, a negation clause states that there was no one to save them: וְאֵין־ מוֹשִׁ֑יעַ (and there was no deliverer).
The structure emphasizes the contrast between the urgent plea and the stark reality of silence from God, culminating in the final clause that reiterates the lack of response: וְלֹ֣א עָנָֽם׃ (but He did not answer).
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew verb יְשַׁוְּע֥וּ is rendered as καὶ (and), which does not capture the urgency of the cry but serves to connect the clauses. This choice reflects a more straightforward narrative style.
The translation choices in the Septuagint may indicate a different interpretative approach to the text, focusing on the flow of the narrative rather than the emotional intensity present in the Hebrew.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalms 18:41 shows the psalmist crying out for help, but no one comes to save him. He calls to the LORD, yet there is no answer. This verse highlights the feeling of abandonment during times of distress, a common theme in the Psalms.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It reflects a deep sense of despair and abandonment, emphasizing the psalmist's isolation in his time of need.
The psalmist recognizes the LORD as the ultimate source of help and deliverance, despite the silence experienced.
It connects to other psalms that express similar feelings of abandonment and the search for divine help, such as Psalms 22:1.
It teaches that even in moments of deep distress, calling out for help is a vital response, even if the answer is not immediate.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what situations have I felt like my cries for help went unanswered?
- How can I better understand the silence of God in my own life?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of seeking help in times of trouble?
- How can I support others who may feel abandoned or unheard in their struggles?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The verse has been referenced by early Church Fathers, including Augustine, who comment on the themes of despair and divine silence.
"They have cried out, and there was none to save them" [Psalms 18:41].Early Church Fathers on Psalms 18 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 18:41 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThey cried, but [there was] none to save [them],.... It is in 2 Samuel 22:42; "they looked"; that is, they looked round about, here and there, to see if there were any near at hand to help and
Read John Gill on Psalms 18 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryFor thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. Here follows the fourth section of the psalm.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 18 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleHe speaks of his Israelitish enemies, who in their distresses prayed to God for help against him.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 18 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 18:41 They cried, but [there was] none to save [them: even] unto the LORD, but he answered them not.Ver. 41. They cried] Through grief and impatience, clamore incondito, as beasts when in durance fill the air with loud outcries. Even unto the Lord] As nature prompteth men in an extremity to look up for help; but because it is but the prayer of the flesh for ease, and not of the spirit for grace, and a good use of calamities, and not but in extreme despair of help elsewhere, therefore God hears them not. In Samuel it is, They looked, but there was none to save them; q.d. If they could have made any other shift God should never have heard of them. Therefore Sero, inquit Nero.
Read John Trapp on Psalms 18 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 41. They cried] The Philistines called upon their gods, but there was none to save them. Even unto the Lord] Such as Saul, Ishbosheth, Absalom, c., who, professing to worship the true God, called on him while in their opposition to David but God no more heard them than their idols heard the Philistines.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 18 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges41. They cried] Cp. Psalms 18:6. The Heb. text in 2 Sam. has they looked for help (Isaiah 17:7-8), but the LXX supports the reading cried, which is certainly right. There is only the difference of one letter in the consonants of the two words (ιωεςε—ιωςε). Even unto the Lord] At first sight this might seem to indicate that the foes referred to were Israelites. But it is better to understand it of the heathen. After vainly seeking help from their own gods, in the extremity of their despair they cry to Jehovah. Cp. 1 Samuel 5:12; Jonah 3:7 ff.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 18 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThey cried - They cried out for help, for mercy, for life. In modern language, “they begged for quarter.” They acknowledged that they were vanquished, and entreated that their lives might be spared.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 18 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible41. They cried… even unto the Lord—They first cried to their gods, but, getting no answer, they called upon Jehovah, as even the heathen sometimes did in their distress, (Jonah 1:5-14;) but, as they
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Psalms 18 →The verse in English, compared — 16 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
They cried for help, but there was no one to save them— to the LORD, but He did not answer.
They cried, but there was no one to save; even to Yahweh, but he didn’t answer them.
They cried for help, but there was no one to save them—to the LORD, but He did not answer.
They cry out, but there is no one to help them; they cry out to the Lord, but he does not answer them.
Tyndale line
They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.
They cried, but there was none to save; Even unto Jehovah, but he answered them not.
They cried, but there was none to save: even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.
They cried, but there was none to save them : even to the LORD, but he answered them not.
They cryed but there was none to saue them, euen vnto the Lord, but hee answered them not.
Strictly literal
They cried, and there was none to save; — unto Jehovah, and he answered them not.
They cry, and there is no saviour, On Jehovah, and He doth not answer them.
They cry, and there is no savior, || On YHWH, and He does not answer them.
(18:42) They cry, but there is none to help; unto the Lord,—but he answereth them not.
They called for help, but no one saved them; they called out to Yahweh, but he did not answer them.
Simplified
They cried out for help, but no one came to rescue them. They even called out to the Lord, but he did not answer them.
They were crying out, but there was no one to come to their help: even to the Lord, but he gave them no answer.
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 presents the verse as it stands, while the Septuagint matches closely with six of the seven words. The Dead Sea Scrolls provide fragments that align with the MT, though some words are partially restored or supplied by an editor, indicating that the core message remains consistent across witnesses.
יְשַׁוְּע֥וּ וְאֵין־ מוֹשִׁ֑יעַ עַל־ יְ֝הוָ֗ה וְלֹ֣א עָנָֽם׃
6 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
ואיב׳י [נתתה] [ל׳י] [ערף] [ומשנא׳י] [אצמית׳ם]
6 words of the verse are on this fragment — 1 partly restored, 5 supplied entire by an editor.
[ואויב׳י] [נתתה] [ל׳י] [עורף] [ומשנא׳י] [אצמית׳ם]
6 words of the verse are on this fragment — 6 supplied entire by an editor.
[ואיב׳י] נתתה ל׳י ערף ומשנא׳י אצמית׳ם
6 words of the verse are on this fragment — 1 partly restored, 1 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 18:41
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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.
שָׁוַע (shava`) is a Hebrew verb meaning to cry out, particularly for help. It is a primitive root that conveys the idea of calling for freedom from trouble, used in a causative and reflexive sense. The entries consistently indicate its use in the Piel form to express a loud cry or shout.
[שָׁוַע] vb. Pi. cry out for help
base
H7768 שָׁוַע pi. cry out for help
7768 shava` shaw-vah'
a primitive root; properly, to be free; but used only
causatively and reflexively, to halloo (for help, i.e. freedom
from some trouble):--cry (aloud, out), shout.
שָׁוַע (sha.va) — to cry.
(Piel) to cry out (for help), shout
HVpi3mp — Verb · Piel · imperfect third person masculine pluralHVpi3mp
With the sense of that which brings aid, support, or deliverance, "help" (noun and vb.) represents a large variety of words in Hebrew and Greek (noun 7, verb 16). A principal Hebrew word is `azar, "to help," with the corresponding nouns `ezer, `ezrah; a chief Greek word is boetheo (Mt 15:25; Mr 9:22,24, etc.). True help is to be sought for in Yahweh, in whom, in the Old Testament, the believer is constantly exhorted to trust, with the renouncing of all other confidences (Ps 20:2; 33:20; 42:5; 46:1; 115:9,10,11; 121:2; Isa 41:10,13,14, etc.). In Ro 8:26 it is said, "the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity," the verb here…
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.
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
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
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
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
HC/Ncmsc — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular constructHC/Ncmsc
יָשַׁע (yasha`) is a Hebrew root meaning to save or deliver. It encompasses various forms of salvation, including liberation from physical and moral troubles, victory in battle, and general safety. The word can appear in different grammatical forms, such as Niph. (to be saved) and Hiph. (to save).
[יָשַׁע] vb. Hiph. deliver; Niph. intrans. and pass.
Niph.
be liberated, saved (prop. placed in freedom)
be saved in battle, victorious
Hiph.
deliver, save (prop. give width and breadth to, liberate)
save from moral troubles
give victory to
base
H3467 [יָשַׁע] Hiph. deliver; Niph. intrans. and pass. . . be liberated, saved (prop. placed in freedom)
. be saved in battle, victorious
. . deliver, save (prop. give width and breadth to, liberate)
. save from moral troubles
. give victory to
3467 yasha` yaw-shah'
a primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e.
(by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or
succor:--X at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help,
preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation,
save(-iour), get victory.
יָשַׁע (ya.sah) — to save.
1) to save, be saved, be delivered
1a) (Niphal)
1a1) to be liberated, be saved, be delivered
1a2) to be saved (in battle), be victorious
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to save, deliver
1b2) to save from moral troubles
1b3) to give victory to
HVhrmsa — Verb · Hiphil · participle (active) masculine singularHVhrmsa
→ An appellation of Jesus Ro 11:26
The Hebrew word עַל (*al*) is a preposition meaning 'upon' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including 'on account of,' 'beside,' 'above,' and 'against.' It can indicate physical placement, emotional burdens, or duties imposed on a person. The entries also note its use in idiomatic expressions and with verbs of motion. There is a mention of its function as a conjunction in certain contexts.
כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as
base
עַל, עָ֑ל
subst. height
As prep. upon, and hence on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against
Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed
—
of clothing, etc., which any one wears
With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
H5921a עַל, עָ֑ל . As prep. upon, and hence on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against . Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed . — . of clothing, etc., which any one wears
. With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
. Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
. Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
. על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
. חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
5921 `al al
properly, the same as 5920 used as a preposition (in the
singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a
particle following); above, over, upon, or against (yet always
in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great
variety of applications (as follow):--above, according
to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, X as, at, because
of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, X both
and, by (reason of), X had the charge of, concerning for, in
(that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-)on, over, than,
through(-out), to, touching, X with.
see HEBREW for 05920
עַל (al) — upon.
prep
1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against
1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards
1b) above, beyond, over (of excess)
1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence)
1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition)
1e) over (of suspension or extension)
1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity)
1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion)
1h) to (as a dative)
[כִּי] עַל [כֵּן] ([ki] al [ken]) — as.
conj
HR — PrepositionHR
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)
HNpt — Noun properHNpt
לֹא (lo') is a Hebrew word meaning 'not' or 'no.' It serves as a simple negation and can imply absence or prohibition. The word can also be used in various contexts, often combined with other particles for emphasis or clarification. Its Aramaic equivalent is לָא (la), which also means 'not.'
לֹא or לוֹא adv. not
base
H3808 לֹא or לוֹא not
3808 lo' lo
or lowi {lo}; or loh (Deut. 3:11) {lo}; a primitive particle;
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often
used with other particles (as follows):--X before, + or else,
ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never,
no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), (X as though...,(can-), for) not (out
of), of nought, otherwise, out of, + surely, + as truly as, +
of a truth, + verily, for want, + whether, without.
לֹא (lo) — not.
1) not, no
1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition)
1b) not (with modifier-negation)
1c) nothing (subst)
1d) without (with particle)
1e) before (of time)
Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
HC/Tn — Conjunction · particleHC/Tn
The Hebrew word עָנָה (*anah*) is built from a primitive root meaning to heed or pay attention, covering a range of meanings including to answer, respond, testify, and sing. It appears in contexts where one responds to speech or circumstances, and can also refer to singing. The lexicons indicate that it can imply both verbal responses and musical expression.
[עוּן] vb. dwell
base
עָנָה 316 vb. answer, respond
Qal
answer, respond to sthg. said, actual or implied
respond to an occasion, speak in view of circumstances
money meets all demands
specif. respond as a witness, testify
less oft. make response as one accused (respondent)
Niph.
make answer
be answered
Hiph. wholly dub.; causes all things to respond in the joy of his heart
base
עָנָה vb. sing
Qal sing, utter tunefully
Pi. sing sweetly of it
base
H6030a עוּן dwell H6030b עָנָה answer, respond .. answer, respond to sthg. said, actual or implied
. . respond to an occasion, speak in view of circumstances
. money meets all demands
. . specif. respond as a witness, testify
. less oft. make response as one accused (respondent)
. . make answer
. be answered
. wholly dub.; causes all things to respond in the joy of his heart
H6030c עָנָה sing
6030 `anah aw-naw'
a primitive root; properly, to eye or (generally) to heed,
i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extens. to
begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify,
announce:--give account, afflict (by mistake for 6031),
(cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for 6031), cry,
hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, X scholar, (give a) shout, sing
(together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness.
See also 1042, 1043.
see HEBREW for 06031
see HEBREW for 06031
see HEBREW for 01042
see HEBREW for 01043
עוּן (un) — to dwell.
(Qal) to dwell
עָנָה (a.nah) — to answer.
1) to answer, respond, testify, speak, shout
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to answer, respond to
1a2) to testify, respond as a witness
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to make answer
1b2) to be answered, receive answer
Aramaic equivalent: a.nah (עֲנָה "to answer" H6032)
עָנָה (a.nah) — to sing.
(Qal) to sing, utter tunefully
HVqp3ms/Sp3mp — Verb qal perfect third person masculine singular · suffixHVqp3ms/Sp3mp