Psalms 35:21 — Word Study
WLCוַיַּרְחִ֥יבוּ עָלַ֗י פִּ֫יהֶ֥ם אָ֭מְרוּ הֶאָ֣ח׀ הֶאָ֑ח רָאֲתָ֥ה עֵינֵֽינוּ׃
BSAThey gapepeh [open their mouth wide, enlarge against] at meʻal and sayʼâmar■ [utter, declare] Ahaheʼâch [an expression of surprise] ahaheʼâch [excitement] Our eyesʻayin [the source of sight, spiritual perception] have seenrâʼâh■ [looked upon, perceived]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַיַּרְחִ֥יבוּ | and they have opened wide | Verb, Hiphil, sequential imperfect third person masculine plural |
| עָלַ֗י | on me | Preposition, suffix |
| פִּ֫יהֶ֥ם | mouth their | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| אָ֭מְרוּ | they have said | Verb, Qal, perfect third person common plural |
| הֶאָ֣ח׀ | aha! | Particle |
| הֶאָ֑ח | aha! | Particle |
| רָאֲתָ֥ה | it has seen | Verb, Qal, perfect third person feminine singular |
| עֵינֵֽינוּ׃ | eyes our | Noun common feminine dual construct, suffix |
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| BSB | They gape at me and say, “Aha, aha! Our eyes have seen!” |
| KJV | Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it. |
| ASV | Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me; They said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it. |
| YLT | And they enlarge against me their mouth, They said, 'Aha, aha, our eye hath seen.' |
| WEB | Yes, they opened their mouth wide against me. They said, “Aha! Aha! Our eye has seen it!” |
| BBE | Their mouths were open wide against me, and they said, Aha, aha, our eyes have seen it. |
Where they part company is in the expression used for mockery — see How Translations Differ.
The structure is straightforward, with one main action and additional phrases providing context and detail.
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verbרָחַב
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Deep Study — Psalms 35:21
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Context — The Mocking of the Righteousgenerated
Psalm 35:21 captures a moment of intense ridicule directed at the psalmist, who is surrounded by those who do not speak peace but rather plot against him. The onlookers express their glee at his plight, proclaiming that their eyes have seen his misfortune. This verse reflects the broader theme of the psalm, where the righteous suffer at the hands of the wicked, yet ultimately, God is called upon to act in defense of the oppressed.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 22:13 | They open their jaws against me like lions that roar and maul. |
| 2 | Isaiah 9:12 | Aram from the east and Philistia from the west have devoured Israel with open mouths. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised. |
| 3 | Luke 11:53–54 | As Jesus went on from there, the scribes and Pharisees began to oppose Him bitterly and to ply Him with questions about many things, |
| 4 | Psalm 40:15 | May those who say to me, “Aha, aha!” be appalled at their own shame. |
| 5 | Psalm 54:7 | For He has delivered me from every trouble, and my eyes have stared down my foes. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 6 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — וַיַּרְחִיבוּ, vai.yar.Chi.vugenerated
The verb רָחַב (rachab) means to open wide or enlarge. In this context, it describes how the mockers have opened their mouths wide in derision, emphasizing their eagerness to express scorn.
This verb is in the Hiphil form, indicating a causative action, suggesting that they are not just passively speaking but actively enlarging their mockery against the psalmist.
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 main verb וַיַּרְחִיבוּ governs the verse, with three clauses hanging off it: a prepositional phrase indicating direction, a noun phrase that serves as the object of the action, and a second clause that describes what is being said.
The structure emphasizes the action of the mockers, who are not only speaking but also expressing their derision with wide-open mouths.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates וַיַּרְחִיבוּ as ἐπλάτυναν, which also means to widen or enlarge. This choice reflects the same sense of mockery found in the Hebrew, suggesting a deliberate amplification of their scorn.
The translation maintains the original intent, showing that the mockers are not just speaking but are actively enlarging their derision.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 35:21 describes how the psalmist is mocked by those around him. They open their mouths wide in derision, saying 'Aha!' as they claim to have seen his troubles. This moment highlights the scorn faced by the righteous and their call for God's intervention.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The expression 'Aha' indicates surprise and mockery, showing their delight in the psalmist's misfortune.
They gloat because they perceive the psalmist's suffering as a sign of weakness or failure, reveling in the moment.
This phrase suggests that they claim to have witnessed the psalmist's downfall, emphasizing their role as spectators of his distress.
This verse encapsulates the theme of unjust suffering faced by the righteous, contrasting their plight with the mockery of the wicked.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I experienced mockery or scorn in my life, and how did I respond?
- How can I find comfort in God's presence when facing ridicule from others?
- What does this verse teach me about the nature of those who oppose the righteous?
- How can I support those who are being unjustly mocked or ridiculed in my community?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 35:21 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleYea, they opened their mouth wide against me,.... In laughter, scorn, and derision; see Psalms 22:7; [and] said, Aha, aha: a word expressive of joy; and the doubling it shows the greatness of it; our
Read John Gill on Psalms 35 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryYea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it. Our eye hath seen it - namely, the destruction of the godly sufferer, which we long desired to see (Psalms 35:25).
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 35 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThey opened their mouth wide against me; either, 1. To devour me. It is a metaphor taken from wild beasts, when they come within reach of their prey. Or; 2. To pour forth whole floods of scoffs, and slanders, and contumelies. Aha, aha; an expression of joy and triumph. See Poole " ". Hath seen it, Heb. hath seen, to wit, what we have long desired and hoped for. See the same or like ellipsis 59:10 112:8.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 35 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 35:21 Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, [and] said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen [it].Ver. 21. They opened their mouth] As if the very banks of blasphemy had been broken down. Our eye hath seen] Eye for eyes, unless we would say that all the wicked are so conjoined, that they may seem to have but one eye, heart, head, &c., and then they say, as Hannibal did, when he saw a ditch full of man’ s blood, O formosum spectaculum! O gallant sight! O rem regiam! as Valesus said, when he had slain three hundred Protestants.
Read John Trapp on Psalms 35 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 21. They opened their mouth wide] Gaped upon me to express their contempt. And said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.] They said, האח האח heach, heach, the last syllable in each word being a protracted strongly guttural sound, marking insult and triumph at the same time. It is the word which we translate Ah, Psalms 35:25.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 35 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges21. And they open … a gesture of contempt (Isaiah 57:4), rather than of murderous intent (Psalms 35:25): they say, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen: seen its desire, seen the fall of the man whose rise excited our envy.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 35 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleYea, they opened their mouth wide against me - See the notes at Psalms 22:13. And said, Aha, aha! - See Psalms 40:15; Psalms 70:3.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 35 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible21. Aha, aha—An expression of joyful surprise. Our eye hath seen it— “What we could not have believed on the testimony of another our eyes now see.”—Alexander.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Psalms 35 →The verse in English, compared — 16 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
They gape at me and say, “Aha, aha! Our eyes have seen!”
Yes, they opened their mouth wide against me. They said, “Aha! Aha! Our eye has seen it!”
They gape at me and say, “Aha, aha! Our eyes have seen!”
They are ready to devour me; they say, “Aha! Aha! We’ve got you!”
Tyndale line
Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.
Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me; They said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.
Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me; they said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.
Yes, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it .
And they gaped on mee with their mouthes, saying, Aha, aha, our eye hath seene.
Strictly literal
And they opened their mouth wide against me; they said, Aha! aha! our eye hath seen [it].
And they enlarge against me their mouth, They said, 'Aha, aha, our eye hath seen.'
And they enlarge their mouth against me, || They said, “Aha, aha, our eye has seen.”
Yea, they opened wide against me their mouth; they said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.
They open their mouths wide against me; they said, “Aha, Aha, our eyes have seen it.”
Simplified
They open their mouths wide to make accusations against me, saying, “Look! Look! We saw it with our own eyes!”
Their mouths were open wide against me, and they said, Aha, aha, our eyes have seen it.
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 agree closely, with all eight words matched. This consistency indicates that the core message of the verse has been preserved across these traditions.
וַיַּרְחִ֥יבוּ עָלַ֗י פִּ֫יהֶ֥ם אָ֭מְרוּ הֶאָ֣ח׀ הֶאָ֑ח רָאֲתָ֥ה עֵינֵֽינוּ׃
8 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 35:21
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.
רָחַב (rachab) is a Hebrew verb meaning to be or grow wide or large. It encompasses various forms, including being widened or enlarged (Qal), describing broad or roomy pastures (Niphal), and the act of making something large or enlarging it (Hiphil). The entries collectively emphasize both literal and figurative uses of the term.
רָחַב [? also רָחֹב] vb. be or grow, wide, large
Qal be widened, enlarged
Niph. broad, roomy, pasture.
Hiph.
make large
enlarge
base
H7337 רָחַב [? also רָחֹב] be or grow, wide, large
7337 rachab raw-khab'
a primitive root; to broaden (intransitive or transitive,
literal or figurative):--be an en-(make) large(-ing), make
room, make (open) wide.
רָחַב (ra.chav) — to enlarge.
1) to be or grow wide, be or grow large
1a) (Qal) to be widened, be enlarged
1b) (Niphal) broad or roomy pasture (participle)
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to make large
1c2) to enlarge
Hc/Vhw3mp — Verb · Hiphil · sequential imperfect third person masculine pluralHc/Vhw3mp
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
Prep | Suff — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp1bs
The Hebrew word פֶּה (*peh*) means 'mouth' and encompasses various meanings, including the mouth of a person or animal, as well as openings or orifices. It can also refer to speech, edges, and portions. Additionally, it denotes a weight equal to one third of a shekel, found in 1 Samuel 13:21.
פֶּה 485 n.m. mouth
mouth, of man, organ of eating and drinking
external organ
much oftener, as organ of speech, of man
as laughing; panting
of God
of idols
of musical instr. = sound
of animals; hence of edge of sword
mouth = opening, orifice
extremity, end
= portion
with preps.
base
H6310 פֶּה mouth . . mouth, of man, organ of eating and drinking
. external organ
. . much oftener, as organ of speech, of man
. as laughing; panting
. of God
. of idols
. of musical instr. = sound
. of animals
. mouth = opening, orifice
. . extremity, end
. = portion
. with preps.
6310 peh peh
from 6284; the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether
literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically
edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition)
according to:--accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment,
assent, collar, command(-ment), X eat, edge, end, entry, +
file, hole, X in, mind, mouth, part, portion, X (should)
say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, X spoken, talk,
tenor, X to, + two-edged, wish, word.
see HEBREW for 06284
פֶּה (peh) — lip.
: lip/mouth
peh
1) mouth
1a) mouth (of man)
1b) mouth (as organ of speech)
1c) mouth (of animals)
1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc)
1e) extremity, end pim
2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
פֶּה (peh) — lip: edge.
: edge
peh
1) mouth
1a) mouth (of man)
1b) mouth (as organ of speech)
1c) mouth (of animals)
1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc)
1e) extremity, end pim
2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
פֶּה (peh) — lip: word.
: word/command
peh
1) mouth
1a) mouth (of man)
1b) mouth (as organ of speech)
1c) mouth (of animals)
1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc)
1e) extremity, end pim
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3mp
אָמַר (amar) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to say' or 'to utter,' with a broad range of uses including to promise, command, or even boast. It appears in various forms, such as in the Qal (to say), Niphal (to be told), and Hiphil (to avow). The entries highlight its versatility in both spoken and internal contexts, though no specific verse is noted.
אָמַר 5287 vb. utter, say
Qal
Say
Say in the heart (= think)
Promise
Command (esp. late)
Niph. be said, told
Hiph. avow, avouch (lit. cause to declare)
Hithp. act proudly, boast
base
H559 אָמַר utter, say .. Say
. Say in the heart (= think)
. Promise
. Command (esp. late)
. be said, told
. avow, avouch (lit. cause to declare)
. act proudly, boast
559 'amar aw-mar'
a primitive root; to say (used with great
latitude):--answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call,
certify, challenge, charge, + (at the, give) command(-ment),
commune, consider, declare, demand, X desire, determine, X
expressly, X indeed, X intend, name, X plainly, promise,
publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), X still, X
suppose, talk, tell, term, X that is, X think, use (speech),
utter, X verily, X yet.
אָמַר (a.mar) — to say.
1) to say, speak, utter
1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend
1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called
1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly
1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch
Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
V-Qal-Perf-3cp — Verb · Qal · perfect third person common pluralHVqp3cp
הֶאָח (heach) is an interjection used to express joy, akin to saying 'Aha!'. It is derived from two roots, though the specific meanings of those roots are not detailed in the entries. The word captures a moment of excitement or realization.
הֶאָח interj. (onomatop.) expressing joy, Aha!
base
H1889 הֶאָח (onomatop.) expressing joy, Aha!
1889 heach heh-awkh'
from 1887 and 253; aha!:--ah, aha, ha.
see HEBREW for 01887
see HEBREW for 0253
הֶאָח (he.ach) — Aha!.
aha!
Part — ParticleHTj
הֶאָח (heach) is an interjection used to express joy, akin to saying 'Aha!'. It is derived from two roots, though the specific meanings of those roots are not detailed in the entries. The word captures a moment of excitement or realization.
הֶאָח interj. (onomatop.) expressing joy, Aha!
base
H1889 הֶאָח (onomatop.) expressing joy, Aha!
1889 heach heh-awkh'
from 1887 and 253; aha!:--ah, aha, ha.
see HEBREW for 01887
see HEBREW for 0253
הֶאָח (he.ach) — Aha!.
aha!
Part — ParticleHTj
רָאָה (ra'ah) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to see' and encompasses a wide range of visual and perceptual actions, including looking, observing, and causing others to see. It can refer to both literal sight and figurative understanding, with various grammatical forms indicating different nuances, such as appearing or being visible. The entries indicate a rich semantic field without significant disagreement among lexicographers.
רָאָה 1315 vb. see
Qal 1141
see, subj.
see, c. acc. rei
see, sq. acc. cl. or phr. of closer design
see, so as to learn to know
abs. see, have (power of) vision
see = perceive
look at, see, by direct volition
of mental observation
c. ב, lit., look into, hence look at with interest
see, c. acc. rei
Niph.
appear
be seen
be visible
Pu. appar. his bones are not detected
Hithp. recipr. look at each other
Hiph.
cause one to see something, shew
cause to experience something
cause to look intently at, to behold
Hoph.
be caused to see, be shewn
be exhibited to
base
H7200a רָאָה see .. . see, subj.
. see, c. acc. rei
. see, sq. acc. + cl. or phr. of closer design
. see, so as to learn to know
. abs. see, have (power of) vision
. see = perceive
. look at, see, by direct volition
. of mental observation
. . c. ב, lit., look into, hence look at with interest
. see, c. acc. rei
. . appear
. be seen
. be visible
. appar. his bones are not detected
. recipr. look at each other
. . . cause one to see something, shew
. cause to experience something
. cause to look intently at, to behold
. . be caused to see, be shewn
. be exhibited to
H7200b רְאוּת look
7200 ra'ah raw-aw'
a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in
numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive,
intransitive and causative):--advise self, appear, approve,
behold, X certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have
experience, gaze, take heed, X indeed, X joyfully, lo, look
(on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up,
upon), mark, meet, X be near, perceive, present, provide,
regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one
another), shew (self), X sight of others, (e-)spy, stare, X
surely, X think, view, visions.
רָאָה (ra.ah) — to see: see.
: see/show
1) to see, look at, inspect, perceive, consider
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to see
1a2) to see, perceive
1a3) to see, have vision
1a4) to look at, see, regard, look after, see after, learn about, observe, watch, look upon, look out, find out
1a5) to see, observe, consider, look at, give attention to, discern, distinguish
1a6) to look at, gaze at
1a7) to provide, choose
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to appear, present oneself
1b2) to be seen
1b3) to be visible
1c) (Pual) to be seen
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to cause to see, show
1d2) to cause to look intently at, behold, cause to gaze at
1e) (Hophal)
1e1) to be caused to see, be shown
1e2) to be exhibited to
1f) (Hithpael) to look at each other, face
רָאָה (ra.ah) — to see: examine.
: examine/consider
1) to see, look at, inspect, perceive, consider
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to see
1a2) to see, perceive
1a3) to see, have vision
V-Qal-Perf-3fs — Verb · Qal · perfect third person feminine singularHVqp3fs
The Hebrew word עַ֫יִן (*'ayin*) means 'eye' and can refer to both the physical organ and its figurative uses, such as mental qualities and desires. It also denotes a 'spring' or 'fountain' of water. The entries highlight various phrases and contexts, including appearances and expressions of emotion, but do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicons.
עַ֫יִן 859 n.f. eye
lit. as physical organ
eyes as showing mental qualities
desire of the eyes, abominations of the eyes
Fig. of mental and physical faculties, acts and states
Transferred mngs.:
visible surface of earth
appearance
gleam, sparkle
Other phrases are: an eye for an eye; eye to eye; in the presence of, in full view of; of business transaction; on the forehead
base
עַ֫יִן n.f. spring (of water). Particular springs are:
ע׳ חֲרֹר Ju 7:1
ע׳ הַקּוֹרֵא (partridge-spring) Ju 15:19
ע׳ רֹגֵל near Jerus.
ע׳ הַתַּנִּין (dragon-spring)
base
H5869a עַ֫יִן eye . lit. as physical organ
. . eyes as showing mental qualities
. desire of the eyes, abominations of the eyes
. Fig. of mental and physical faculties, acts and states
. Transferred mngs.: . visible surface of earth
. appearance
. gleam, sparkle
. Other phrases are: an eye for an eye; eye to eye; in the presence of, in full view of; of business transaction; on the forehead
H5869b עַ֫יִן spring (of water)
5869 `ayin ah'-yin
probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or
figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the
landscape):--affliction, outward appearance, + before, +
think best, colour, conceit, + be content, countenance, +
displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, + favour,
fountain, furrow (from the margin), X him, + humble,
knowledge, look, (+ well), X me, open(-ly), + (not) please,
presence, + regard, resemblance, sight, X thee, X them, +
think, X us, well, X you(-rselves).
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye.
: eye
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — Fountain (Gate).
§ spring, fountain
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — Fountain of.
§ spring, fountain
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: seeing.
: seeing
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: appearance.
: appearance
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: before(the eyes).
: before(the_eyes)
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
עַ֫יִן (a.yin) — eye: sin.
: sin
1) eye
1a) eye
1a1) of physical eye
1a2) as showing mental qualities
N-cd | Suff — Noun common feminine dual construct · suffixHNcfdc/Sp1bp