Psalms 27:14 — Word Study
WLCקַוֵּ֗ה אֶל־ יְה֫וָ֥ה חֲ֭זַק וְיַאֲמֵ֣ץ לִבֶּ֑ךָ וְ֝קַוֵּ֗ה אֶל־ יְהוָֽה׃
BSAWait patientlyqâvâh [with confident expectation, trustfully] forʼêl the LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah, the covenant God] be strongchâzaq [courageous, take heart] and courageousʼâmats▸ [bold, fearless] Wait patientlyqâvâh [with hope, in faith] forʼêl the LORDYᵉhôvâh [Yehovah, the loving Savior]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| קַוֵּ֗ה | wait | Verb, Piel, imperative second person masculine singular |
| אֶל־ | to | Preposition |
| יְה֫וָ֥ה | Yahweh | Noun proper |
| חֲ֭זַק | be strong | Verb, Qal, imperative second person masculine singular |
| וְיַאֲמֵ֣ץ | so may it show strength | Conjunction, verb hiphil jussive third person masculine singular |
| לִבֶּ֑ךָ | heart your | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| וְ֝קַוֵּ֗ה | and wait | Conjunction, verb piel imperative second person masculine singular |
| אֶל־ | to | Preposition |
| יְהוָֽה׃ | Yahweh | Noun proper |
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| BSB | Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD! |
| KJV | Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. |
| ASV | Wait for Jehovah: Be strong, and let thy heart take courage; Yea, wait thou for Jehovah. |
| YLT | Look unto Jehovah — be strong, And He doth strengthen thy heart, Yea, look unto Jehovah! |
| WEB | Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh. |
| BBE | Let your hope be in the Lord: take heart and be strong; yes, let your hope be in the Lord. |
The translations agree on the key themes of waiting and strength in this verse.
The structure features a main command followed by a supportive exhortation, emphasizing the importance of both waiting and being strong.







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verbקָוָה
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Deep Study — Psalms 27:14
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Context — A Psalm of Trustgenerated
Psalm 27:14 encourages believers to wait on the Lord, emphasizing the importance of patience and strength in times of trouble. The psalmist expresses confidence in God's goodness and faithfulness, urging the faithful to remain steadfast and courageous as they await His deliverance. This theme resonates throughout the psalm, where the psalmist reflects on God's protection and guidance amidst adversity.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 25:3–21 | Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame; but those who are faithless without cause will be disgraced. |
| 2 | Psalm 31:24 | Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD. |
| 3 | Psalm 33:20 | Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. |
| 4 | Psalm 62:1–5 | In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him. |
| 5 | Psalm 130:5 | I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 25 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — קָוָה, ka.Vehgenerated
The Hebrew word קָוָה (qavah) is a verb that conveys waiting, expecting, and gathering. It suggests not just passive waiting but an active anticipation of what is to come, reflecting a deep trust in God’s promises.
In this verse, it is an imperative, calling the listener to wait patiently for the Lord with confident expectation. The repetition emphasizes the importance of this waiting as a vital part of faith.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse consists of multiple clauses, with the main action centered around the verbs קַוֵּ֗ה and חֲ֭זַק. The structure emphasizes the commands to wait and to be strong, creating a rhythm of expectation and encouragement.
The Hebrew word order places the imperative verbs at the forefront, highlighting the urgency of the exhortation to wait and be strong, while the prepositional phrases clarify the direction of this waiting.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates קָוָה as ὑπόμεινον, which means to endure or remain steadfast. This choice emphasizes the active nature of waiting, aligning with the Hebrew meaning but also suggesting a sense of perseverance.
For יְהוָֽה, the LXX uses κύριον, a common rendering that underscores the authority and lordship of God, consistent with the Hebrew text.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 27:14 encourages us to wait patiently for the Lord, to be strong and courageous. This verse reminds us of the importance of trusting in God during difficult times, reinforcing the message that we should remain steadfast in our faith.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Waiting patiently means trusting in God's timing and His plan, even when circumstances are difficult or unclear.
Being strong and courageous involves relying on God's strength and promises, facing challenges with confidence and faith.
The repetition of 'wait patiently for the Lord' emphasizes the importance of this attitude in our relationship with God.
While waiting, you can pray, seek guidance from Scripture, and encourage others, maintaining a heart of expectation.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of my life do I need to practice waiting on the Lord?
- How can I cultivate strength and courage in my daily walk with God?
- What does it look like to wait patiently with hope and faith?
- How can I support others who are struggling to wait on the Lord?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early Church Fathers reference this verse to discuss themes of strength and reliance on God, illustrating its significance in spiritual teaching.
[The Holy Spirit] is called Comforter, because he comforts and encourages us and “helps our weakness. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself pleads for us with unutterable groanings,” that is,Early Church Fathers on Psalms 27 →
The strong heart is that which is not filled with false doctrines or impure thoughts.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 27 →
"Wait on the Lord, quit yourself like a man: and let your heart be strong, yea wait on the Lord" [Psalms 27:14].Early Church Fathers on Psalms 27 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 27:14 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleWait on the Lord,.... This, with what follows, is spoken by the psalmist either to himself or to others, or it may be to both, upon the rich experience he declares in Psalms 27:13: it becomes
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryI had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Conclusion-summing up the psalm.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleWait on the Lord, O my soul; to which he now turneth his speech; as he frequently doth in this book. He shall strengthen thine heart; he will uphold thee, and keep thee from fainting and sinking under thy burdens.
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.Ver. 14. Wait on the Lord] Expecta, expecta. See how earnest good David is with himself and others; for he knew men’ s dulness, and the difficulty of the duty. Religious men find it more easy to bear evil than to wait till the promised good he enjoyed; Hebrews 10:36, the spoiling of their goods required patience; but this more than ordinary. Let our distance from God, our dependence upon him, and our undone condition without him, be but considered; and we shall be the more willing to wait, yea, to want and go without some things, that we are but too much set upon. Be of good…
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(14) He shall strengthen.—Better, let thy heart be strong.Wait . . .—Heb., wait for Jehovah, and wait for Jehovah.
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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 14. Wait on the Lord] All ye who are in distress, wait on the Lord. Take me for an example. I waited on him, and he strengthened my heart; wait ye on him, and he will strengthen your heart. You cannot be unsuccessful; fear not. Wait, I say, on the Lord; wait for his succour in doing his will. Age viriliter, says the Vulgate; act like a man, hope, believe, work, and fear not. ANALYSIS OF THE TWENTY-SEVENTH PSALM There are four general parts in this Psalm. David shows, I. How free he is from fear in any danger; and he shows also the cause of his confidence, Psalms 27:1-3. II. He expresses his love to God's house and his religion, Psalms 27:4-6. III. He prays for succour and support…
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges14. The Psalmist addresses himself, and encourages himself to patience. His faith rebukes his faintness. Be of good courage] R.V., Be strong, and let thine heart take courage. Cp. Psalms 31:24; Deuteronomy 31:7; Joshua 1:6-7; Joshua 1:9; Joshua 1:18. Wait, I say] R.V., Yea, wait thou. Cp. Psalms 25:3; Psalms 37:9; Psalms 37:34; Proverbs 20:22.
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleWait on the Lord - This is the sum of all the instruction in the psalm; the main lesson which the psalm is designed to convey.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 27 →The verse in English, compared — 16 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh.
Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord!
Tyndale line
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
Wait for Jehovah: Be strong, and let thy heart take courage; Yea, wait thou for Jehovah.
Wait on the LORD: be strong, and let thine heart take courage; yea, wait thou on the LORD.
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he will strengthen thy heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
Hope in the Lord: be strong, and he shall comfort thine heart, and trust in the Lord.
Strictly literal
Wait for Jehovah; be strong and let thy heart take courage: yea, wait for Jehovah.
Look unto Jehovah — be strong, And He doth strengthen thy heart, Yea, look unto Jehovah!
Look to YHWH—be strong, || And He strengthens your heart, || Indeed, look to YHWH!
Wait on the Lord; be strong, and let thy heart be of good courage; and only wait on the Lord.
Wait for Yahweh; be strong, and let your heart be courageous! Wait for Yahweh!
Simplified
Trust in the Lord! Be confident—he will give you courage! Trust in the Lord!
Let your hope be in the Lord: take heart and be strong; yes, let your hope be in the Lord.
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 reads קַוֵּ֗ה אֶל־ יְה֫וָ֥ה חֲ֭זַק וְיַאֲמֵ֣ץ לִבֶּ֑ךָ וְ֝קַוֵּ֗ה אֶל־ יְהוָֽה׃, while the Septuagint matches it closely, confirming the consistency of the message across these texts. The Dead Sea Scrolls show some restoration but align with the Masoretic Text in key terms.
קַוֵּ֗ה אֶל־ יְה֫וָ֥ה חֲ֭זַק וְיַאֲמֵ֣ץ לִבֶּ֑ךָ וְ֝קַוֵּ֗ה אֶל־ יְהוָֽה׃
9 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.
[קוה] [אל] [יהוה] [חזק] [ויאמץ] לב׳ך [וקוה] [אל] [יהוה]
1 word on the leather — 8 supplied entire by an editor.
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The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in Psalms 27:14
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.
קָוָה (qavah) is a Hebrew verb that encompasses the meanings of waiting, expecting, and collecting. It can refer to eagerly waiting or lying in wait, as well as the act of gathering together. The word appears in different forms, including Qal and Piel, indicating various nuances of waiting and collecting.
[קָוָה] vb. wait for
Qal those waiting for
Pi.
wait, or look eagerly, for
lie in wait for
wait (linger) for
base
[קָוָה] vb. collect;—Niph. be collected
base
H6960a קָוָה wait for . wait, or look eagerly, for
. lie in wait for
. wait (linger) for
H6960b קָוָה collect;—Niph. be collected
6960 qavah kaw-vaw'
a primitive root; to bind together (perhaps by twisting),
i.e. collect; (figuratively) to expect:--gather (together),
look, patiently, tarry, wait (for, on, upon).
קָוָה (qa.vah) — to await.
1) to wait, look for, hope, expect
1a) (Qal) waiting (participle)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to wait or look eagerly for
1b2) to lie in wait for
1b3) to wait for, linger for
קָוָה (qa.vah) — to collect.
1) to collect, bind together
1a) (Niphal) to be collected
V-Piel-Impv-2ms — Verb · Piel · imperative second person masculine singularHVpv2ms
wat:
1. The Substantive:
The word is used in the Old Testament both as a substantive add as a verb. In the New Testament it appears as a verb only. 'erebh, ma'arabh, mean a concealed hiding-place for purposes of sudden attack, an ambuscade.
(1) "Lie in wait": "Abimelech rose up .... from lying in wait" (Jud 9:35 the King James Version); "When they .... abide in the covert to lie in wait" (Job 38:40).
The Hebrew word אֶל (el) is primarily a preposition indicating motion towards or direction to a person or place. It can also imply entering a limit, presence at a location, or a hostile direction (against). Additionally, it may express concepts such as concerning, in addition to, or according to. The entries highlight its versatility in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph),
prep. denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental).of motion to or unto a person or place
Where the limit is actually entered, into
Of direction towards anything
Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against
Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to
Metaph. in regard to, concerning, on account of
Of rule or standard according to (rare)
Expressing presence at a spot, against, at, by, not merely after verbs implying motion
Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction to
base
H413 אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), . of motion to or unto a person or place
. Where the limit is actually entered, into
. Of direction towards anything
. Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against
. Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to
. Metaph. in regard to, concerning, on account of
. Of rule or standard according to (rare)
. Expressing presence at a spot, against, at, by, not merely after verbs implying motion
. Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction to
413 'el ale
(but only used in the shortened constructive form sel {el});
a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but
occasionally used of a quiescent position, i.e. near, with or
among; often in general, to:--about, according to ,after,
against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and,
by, concerning, for, from, X hath, in(- to), near, (out) of,
over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether,
with(-in).
אֶל (el) — to(wards).
1) to, toward, unto (of motion)
2) into (limit is actually entered)
2a) in among
3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion)
4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character)
5) in addition to, to
6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of
7) according to (rule or standard)
8) at, by, against (of one's presence)
9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Prep — 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)
N-proper — Noun properHNpt
The Hebrew word חָזַק (chazaq) means to be strong or to strengthen. It encompasses a range of meanings including to support, encourage, and make firm, as well as to seize or hold fast. The word can be used in various forms, such as to strengthen oneself or to display strength. There is no significant disagreement among lexicons regarding its meanings.
חָזַק 291 vb. be or grow firm, strong, strengthen
Qal
intrans. be or grow strong
transit. only strengthened him not
Pi.
make strong (physically)
strengthen the hands (acc.) of anyone, sustain, encourage
make strong = bold, encourage
make firm
make rigid, hard, i.e. perverse, obstinate, harden
Hiph.
make strong, strengthen
make firm, the kingdom
display strength
make severe, of battle
support
= repair
prevail
esp. take or keep hold of, seize, grasp
Hithp.
strengthen oneself
put forth strength, use one's strength
withstand
hold strongly with
base
H2388 חָזַק be or grow firm, strong, strengthen .. intrans. be or grow strong
. transit. only strengthened him not
. . make strong (physically)
. strengthen the hands (acc.) of anyone, sustain, encourage
. make strong = bold, encourage
. make firm
. make rigid, hard, i.e. perverse, obstinate, harden
. . . make strong, strengthen
. make firm, the kingdom
. display strength
. make severe, of battle
. support
. = repair
. prevail
. esp. take or keep hold of, seize, grasp
. . strengthen oneself
. put forth strength, use one's strength
. withstand
. hold strongly with
2388 chazaq khaw-zak'
a primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong
(figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help,
repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer:--aid,
amend, X calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant,
constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly),
encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make
hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play
the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered,
repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be
stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold),
be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand.
חָזַק (cha.zaq) — to strengthen: strengthen.
: strengthen/support/encourage
1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to be strong, grow strong
1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon
1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure
1a1c) to press, be urgent
1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense)
1a1e) to be severe, be grievous
1a2) to strengthen
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to make strong
1b2) to restore to strength, give strength
1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage
1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage
1b5) to make firm
1b6) to make rigid, make hard
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to make strong, strengthen
1c2) to make firm
1c3) to display strength
1c4) to make severe
1c5) to support
1c6) to repair
1c7) to prevail, prevail upon
1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support
1c9) to hold, contain
1d) (Hithpael)
V-Qal-Impv-2ms — Verb · Qal · imperative second person masculine singularHVqv2ms
אָמֵץ (amats) is a Hebrew verb meaning to be strong, bold, or alert. It encompasses a range of actions such as strengthening oneself, being determined, and exhibiting courage. The word can also imply making firm or obstinate. Various forms of the verb express different nuances, including the Qal (to be strong), Piel (to strengthen), and Hithpael (to make oneself alert).
[אָמֵץ] vb. be stout, strong, bold, alert
Qal
be strong
Imv. be bold
Pi.
make firm, strengthen
assure, secure for oneself
harden, make obstinate
Hithp.
strengthen oneself
confirm oneself in a purpose, be determined
make oneself alert, make haste
Hiph. exhibit strength, be strong
base
H553 אָמֵץ be stout, strong, bold, alert .. be strong
. Imv. be bold
. . make firm, strengthen
. assure, secure for oneself
. harden, make obstinate
. . strengthen oneself
. confirm oneself in a purpose, be determined
. make oneself alert, make haste
. exhibit strength, be strong
553 'amats aw-mats'
a primitive root; to be alert, physically (on foot) or
mentally (in courage):--confirm, be courageous (of good
courage, stedfastly minded, strong, stronger), establish,
fortify, harden, increase, prevail, strengthen (self), make
strong (obstinate, speed).
אָמֵץ (a.mats) — to strengthen.
1) to be strong, alert, courageous, brave, stout, bold, solid, hard
1a) (Qal) to be strong, brave, bold
1b) (Piel) to strengthen, secure (for oneself), harden (heart), make firm, make obstinate, assure
1c) (Hithpael) to be determined, to make oneself alert, strengthen oneself, confirm oneself, persist in, prove superior to
1d) (Hiphil) to exhibit strength, be strong, feel strong
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms — Conjunction · verb hiphil jussive third person masculine singularHC/Vhj3ms
→ A title given to Jehovah 1Sa 15:29
The Hebrew word לֵב (lev) means 'heart' and encompasses the inner man, mind, will, and emotions. It refers to the center of feelings, intellect, and moral character, as well as the seat of appetites and courage. The entries suggest a broad range of meanings related to human experience and thought, with a specific mention of its use in Jeremiah 51:1.
לֵב 599 n.m. (f.) inner man, mind, will, heart
seldom of things in the midst of the sea
elsewhere of men
the inner man in contrast with the outer
the inner man, indef., soul, comprehending mind, affections and will
specific reference to mind
spec. ref. to inclinations, resolutions and determinations of the will
spec. ref. to conscience
[various]
for the man himself
as seat of appetites
as seat of emotions and passions
seat of courage
base
לֵב קָמָי prob. late Atbash Je 51:1.
ref
H3820a לֵב inner man, mind, will, heart . seldom of things in the midst of the sea
. elsewhere of men . the inner man in contrast with the outer
. the inner man, indef., soul, comprehending mind, affections and will
. specific reference to mind
. spec. ref. to inclinations, resolutions and determinations of the will
. spec. ref. to conscience
. [various]
. for the man himself
. as seat of appetites
. as seat of emotions and passions
. seat of courage
H3820b לֵב קָמָי prob. late Atbash
3820 leb labe
a form of 3824; the heart; also used (figuratively) very
widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect;
likewise for the centre of anything:--+ care for, comfortably,
consent, X considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-),
(hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart((-ed)), X
heed, X I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), X regard((-ed)), X
themselves, X unawares, understanding, X well, willingly,
wisdom.
see HEBREW for 03824
לֵב (lev) — heart.
1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding
1a) inner part, midst
1a1) midst (of things)
1a2) heart (of man)
1a3) soul, heart (of man)
1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory
1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will)
1a6) conscience
1a7) heart (of moral character)
1a8) as seat of appetites
1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
לֵב (lev) — Leb.
§ Leb- = "heart of"
(probably a cryptic name for Babylon by Atbash)
HNcmsc/Sp2ms — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp2ms
קָוָה (qavah) is a Hebrew verb that encompasses the meanings of waiting, expecting, and collecting. It can refer to eagerly waiting or lying in wait, as well as the act of gathering together. The word appears in different forms, including Qal and Piel, indicating various nuances of waiting and collecting.
[קָוָה] vb. wait for
Qal those waiting for
Pi.
wait, or look eagerly, for
lie in wait for
wait (linger) for
base
[קָוָה] vb. collect;—Niph. be collected
base
H6960a קָוָה wait for . wait, or look eagerly, for
. lie in wait for
. wait (linger) for
H6960b קָוָה collect;—Niph. be collected
6960 qavah kaw-vaw'
a primitive root; to bind together (perhaps by twisting),
i.e. collect; (figuratively) to expect:--gather (together),
look, patiently, tarry, wait (for, on, upon).
קָוָה (qa.vah) — to await.
1) to wait, look for, hope, expect
1a) (Qal) waiting (participle)
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to wait or look eagerly for
1b2) to lie in wait for
1b3) to wait for, linger for
קָוָה (qa.vah) — to collect.
1) to collect, bind together
1a) (Niphal) to be collected
Conj | V-Piel-Impv-2ms — Conjunction · verb piel imperative second person masculine singularHC/Vpv2ms
wat:
1. The Substantive:
The word is used in the Old Testament both as a substantive add as a verb. In the New Testament it appears as a verb only. 'erebh, ma'arabh, mean a concealed hiding-place for purposes of sudden attack, an ambuscade.
(1) "Lie in wait": "Abimelech rose up .... from lying in wait" (Jud 9:35 the King James Version); "When they .... abide in the covert to lie in wait" (Job 38:40).
The Hebrew word אֶל (el) is primarily a preposition indicating motion towards or direction to a person or place. It can also imply entering a limit, presence at a location, or a hostile direction (against). Additionally, it may express concepts such as concerning, in addition to, or according to. The entries highlight its versatility in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph),
prep. denoting motion to or direction towards (whether physical or mental).of motion to or unto a person or place
Where the limit is actually entered, into
Of direction towards anything
Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against
Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to
Metaph. in regard to, concerning, on account of
Of rule or standard according to (rare)
Expressing presence at a spot, against, at, by, not merely after verbs implying motion
Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction to
base
H413 אֶל (nearly always followed by Makkeph), . of motion to or unto a person or place
. Where the limit is actually entered, into
. Of direction towards anything
. Where the motion or direction implied appears from the context to be of a hostile character, אֶל = against
. Unto sometimes acquires from the context the sense of in addition to
. Metaph. in regard to, concerning, on account of
. Of rule or standard according to (rare)
. Expressing presence at a spot, against, at, by, not merely after verbs implying motion
. Prefixed to other preps. it combines with them the idea of motion or direction to
413 'el ale
(but only used in the shortened constructive form sel {el});
a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but
occasionally used of a quiescent position, i.e. near, with or
among; often in general, to:--about, according to ,after,
against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and,
by, concerning, for, from, X hath, in(- to), near, (out) of,
over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether,
with(-in).
אֶל (el) — to(wards).
1) to, toward, unto (of motion)
2) into (limit is actually entered)
2a) in among
3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion)
4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character)
5) in addition to, to
6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of
7) according to (rule or standard)
8) at, by, against (of one's presence)
9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Prep — 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)
N-proper — Noun properHNpt
