Psalms 45:9 — Word Study
WLCבְּנ֣וֹת מְ֭לָכִים בְּיִקְּרוֹתֶ֑יךָ נִצְּבָ֥ה שֵׁגַ֥ל לִֽ֝ימִינְךָ֗ בְּכֶ֣תֶם אוֹפִֽיר׃
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| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| בְּנ֣וֹת | daughters of | Noun common, feminine plural construct |
| מְ֭לָכִים | kings | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| בְּיִקְּרוֹתֶ֑יךָ | [are] among noble [women] your | Preposition, suffix |
| נִצְּבָ֥ה | she stands | Verb, Niphal, perfect third person feminine singular |
| שֵׁגַ֥ל | a queen-consort | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
| לִֽ֝ימִינְךָ֗ | to right [hand] your | Preposition, noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| בְּכֶ֣תֶם | in [the] gold of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| אוֹפִֽיר׃ | Ophir | Noun proper |
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| BSB | The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir. |
| KJV | Kings’ daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. |
| ASV | Kings’ daughters are among thy honorable women: At thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir. |
| YLT | Daughters of kings [are] among thy precious ones, A queen hath stood at thy right hand, In pure gold of Ophir. |
| WEB | Kings’ daughters are among your honorable women. At your right hand the queen stands in gold of Ophir. |
| BBE | Kings' daughters are among your noble women: on your right is the queen in gold of Ophir. |
There are no significant differences among the translations on the key terms in this verse.
The structure consists of a main clause followed by a descriptive noun phrase and a prepositional phrase, creating a clear and vivid depiction of the royal scene.







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subjectהוּא
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Deep Study — Psalms 45:9
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Context — A Royal Wedding Songgenerated
Psalm 45:9 presents a vivid image of royal women, emphasizing the honor of the queen standing beside the king. This psalm is traditionally understood as a wedding song, celebrating the union of the king and his bride. It highlights the beauty and status of the queen, adorned with precious gold from Ophir, a place known for its wealth. The surrounding verses also contribute to the overall theme of royal splendor and the importance of the queen's role in the royal court.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 45:13 | All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold. |
| 2 | Psalm 72:10 | May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. |
| 3 | Song of Solomon 6:8–9 | |
| 4 | Song of Solomon 7:1 | |
| 5 | Isaiah 49:23 | Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.” |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 15 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — שֵׁגַל, she.Galgenerated
The word שֵׁגַל (shegal) means 'queen' or 'queen-consort.' It is a feminine noun that emphasizes the royal status of a woman closely associated with a king. The term is derived from roots related to cohabitation, indicating a close relationship with the king.
In this verse, the queen is depicted as standing at the king's right hand, a position of honor and authority. This imagery reinforces her esteemed status among the royal women, showcasing her significance in the royal court.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In the Berean Standard Bible, the verse uses queen to describe the royal consort, which is consistent across other translations like the KJV and ASV.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb נִצְּבָ֥ה (she stands) governs the main clause, which describes the queen's position. The sentence structure emphasizes her standing alongside the king, highlighting her royal status.
The noun phrase שֵׁגַל serves as the subject, while the prepositional phrases elaborate on her position and adornment, creating a clear and vivid image of the queen's honor.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates שֵׁגַל as βασίλισσα (basileissa), meaning 'queen.' This choice aligns closely with the Hebrew meaning, maintaining the emphasis on her royal status.
The Greek term reflects the same honor and dignity attributed to the queen in the Hebrew text, reinforcing the significance of her role in the royal narrative.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 45:9 describes the daughters of kings and emphasizes the queen's honored position at the king's right hand, adorned with gold from Ophir. This verse highlights the beauty and significance of the queen in the royal setting.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
This position signifies honor and authority, indicating the queen's important role in the royal court.
Ophir is known for its wealth and fine gold, emphasizing the preciousness of the queen's adornment.
This highlights the royal lineage and status of the women, showcasing their importance in the royal narrative.
It emphasizes the beauty, honor, and significance of the queen, which are common themes in biblical accounts of royal weddings.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What qualities do you think make someone worthy of honor in your community?
- How can we better appreciate the roles of those who support leaders in our lives?
- In what ways can we recognize and celebrate the contributions of women in our communities?
- How does the imagery of adornment in this verse inspire you to think about your own value and worth?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early Church Fathers have commented on this verse, interpreting it in the context of the relationship between Christ and the Church, highlighting the queen's role as symbolic of the faithful soul.
The queen … is the soul that is joined with the Word, its Bridegroom; not subjected by sin but sharing the kingdom of Christ, it stands on the right hand of the Savior in gilded clothing, that is to say,Early Church Fathers on Psalms 45 →
What can be fairer than a soul that is called the daughter of God and that seeks for itself no outward adorning. She believes in Christ, and dowered with this hope of greatness, makes her way to her spouse,Early Church Fathers on Psalms 45 →
The church is in attendance on you, he is saying, on your right; that is, it will always be assembled for you. The church is always assembled in union with him both in purpose and in the grace of rebirth,Early Church Fathers on Psalms 45 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 45:9 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleKings' daughters [were] among thy honourable women,.... Or "maids of honour" (n); who filled and adorned the king's court, and made a splendid appearance there, the same with the virgins, the
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryKings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleAmong thy honourable women, i.e. amongst them that attend upon thy spouse, as the manner was in nuptial solemnities; as men attended upon the bridegroom, whence they were called friends, . In reference to Christ, as the spouse or queen is the church in general, so these honourable women are particular believers, who are daily added to the church, , and submit themselves to it. And although the church is made up of particular believers, yet she is distinguished from them, for the decency of the parable, as the whole is oft distinguished by our minds from the parts of which it consists, and as the daughters of Jerusalem are distinguished from the spouse in the book of the Canticles, though…
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 45:9 Kings’ daughters [were] among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. Ver. 9. Kings’ daughters were among thy honourable women] Thy ladies of honour attending upon thy royal consort (for after the description of Christ, the bridegroom, followeth another, of the queen, his bride, and of the royal nuptials): or, Kings’ daughters are in thy preciousnesses, that is, in thy comeliness that thou hast put upon them, Ezekiel 16:14; for all the Church’ s bravery is borrowed, and all her daughters, i.e. members, are adorned not with their own proper attire, Sed regio mundo et ornatu, out of the King Christ’ s wardrobe; this is the righteousness of…
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(9) Honourable women.—Literally, precious ones, i.e., possibly the favourites of the harem. See Proverbs 6:26, where this word precious is used (comp. Jeremiah 31:20), or there may be an allusion to the costliness and magnificence of the harem rather than to affection for its inmates. Perhaps both senses are combined in the word, and we may compare Shakespeare’s “The jewels of our father, with washed eyes Cordelia leaves you.” Upon thy right hand.—Comp. 1 Kings 2:19. Did stand.—Better, was stationed, referring to the position assigned to the bride when the marriage procession was formed. In gold of Ophir.—Or, possibly, as (i.e., precious as) gold of Ophir, a common use of this particle. For…
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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 9. Kings' daughters were among] Applied to Solomon, these words have no difficulty. We know he had seven hundred wives, princesses; and the mention of those here may be intended only to show how highly respected he was among the neighbouring sovereigns, when they cheerfully gave him their daughters to constitute his harem. If we apply it to Solomon's marriage with the daughter of the king of Egypt, it may signify no more than the princesses and ladies of honour who accompanied her to the Israelitish court. Applied to Christ, it may signify that the Gospel, though preached particularly to the poor, became also the means of salvation to many of the kings, queens, and nobles, of the…
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges9. Kings’ daughters are among thy honourable women: At thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir (R.V.). An Oriental monarch prided himself on the number and nobility of the wives in his harem, and some at least of the Jewish monarchs were no exception to the rule (1 Kings 11:3; Son 6:8). It may seem strange that such a degradation of the true ideal of marriage should find place in a Psalm which opens up such lofty thoughts and hopes. But the Psalm reflects the actual facts and customs of the age: it is not intended to depict a perfect state of things. One of the wives takes precedence of the rest and occupies the place of honour (1 Kings 2:19) at the king’s right hand. It is…
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleKings’ daughters were among thy honorable women - Those who were in attendance on him and on the bride were from the most elevated ranks; among the most honorable of the earth.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 45 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
Kings’ daughters are among your honorable women. At your right hand the queen stands in gold of Ophir.
The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
Princesses are among your honored guests, your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir.
Tyndale line
Kings’ daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
Kings’ daughters are among thy honorable women: At thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
Kings’ daughters are among thy honourable women: at thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
Kings daughters were among thy honorable women: upon thy right hand stood the queen in gold of Ophir.
Kings daugthers were among thine honorable wiues: vpon thy right hand did stand the Queene in a vesture of golde of Ophir.
Strictly literal
Kings' daughters are among thine honourable women; upon thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
Daughters of kings [are] among thy precious ones, A queen hath stood at thy right hand, In pure gold of Ophir.
Daughters of kings [are] among Your precious ones, || A queen has stood at Your right hand, || In pure gold of Ophir.
(45:10) Kings' daughters are among those dear to thee: the queen standeth on thy right hand in fine gold of Ophir.
Kings' daughters are among your honorable women; at your right hand stands the queen clothed in gold of Ophir.
From the Latin
Come and behold ye the works of the Lord: what wonders he hath done upon earth,
Simplified
The daughters of kings are among the noblewomen; the queen stands beside you on your right, wearing jewelry made of gold from Ophir.
Kings' daughters are among your noble women: on your right is the queen in gold of Ophir.
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 in their wording, with all eight words matched. The Dead Sea Scrolls contain partial restoration but align with the Masoretic Text's depiction of the royal scene, confirming the consistency of this verse across different ancient witnesses.
בְּנ֣וֹת מְ֭לָכִים בְּיִקְּרוֹתֶ֑יךָ נִצְּבָ֥ה שֵׁגַ֥ל לִֽ֝ימִינְךָ֗ בְּכֶ֣תֶם אוֹפִֽיר׃
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.
[מר] [ואהלות] [קציעות] [כל] [בגדתי׳ך] מן היכלי שן מני שמחו׳ך
4 words on the leather — 1 partly restored, 5 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
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 45:9
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.
בַּת (bat) means 'daughter' and encompasses a range of meanings including female child, young women, and even personifications of cities or inhabitants. It can also refer to villages in certain contexts. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and is used in various figurative senses, such as 'branch' or 'apple of the eye.'
בַּת 587 n.f. daughter
daughter, female child
young women, women
with name of city, land, or people, poet. personif. of that city or inhabitants
pl. = villages, after name of city
in phrases denoting character, quality, etc.
ostrich
fig.
of vine = branch
as n. relat.
base
H1323 בַּת daughter . daughter, female child
. young women, women
. with name of city, land, or people, poet. personif. of that city or inhabitants
. pl. = villages, after name of city
. in phrases denoting character, quality, etc.
. ostrich
. fig.
. of vine = branch
. as n. relat.
1323 bath bath
from 1129 (as feminine of 1121); a daughter (used in the same
wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and
figuratively):--apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter,
X first, X old, + owl, town, village.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01121
בַּת (bat) — daughter.
: daughter
1) daughter
1a) daughter, girl, adopted daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, granddaughters, female child, cousin
1a1) as polite address
1a2) as designation of women of a particular place
2) young women, women
1a3) as personification
1a4) daughter-villages
1a5) description of character
Also means: bat (בַּת ": village" H1323H)
בַּת (bat) — daughter: village.
: village
1) daughter
1a) daughter, girl, adopted daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, granddaughters, female child, cousin
1a1) as polite address
1a2) as designation of women of a particular place
2) young women, women
1a3) as personification
1a4) daughter-villages
1a5) description of character
בַּת (bat) — Bath (Shua).
A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2;
daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063);
mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956)
HNcfpc — Noun common · feminine plural constructHNcfpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
The Hebrew word מֶ֫לֶךְ (*melek*) means 'king.' It is derived from a root that suggests royalty. The term appears in various contexts, including references to specific kings and locations, such as the 'King's Highway' in Numbers 20:17 and the 'King's Valley' in Genesis 14:17. The lexicons note its Aramaic equivalent and mention its use in the context of individuals like Hammelech in Jeremiah.
מֶ֫לֶךְ 2513 n.m. king
base
H4428 מֶ֫לֶךְ king
4428 melek meh'-lek
from 4427; a king:--king, royal.
see HEBREW for 04427
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — king.
1) king
Aramaic equivalent: me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4430)
הַמֶּלֶךְ (me.lekh) — `the king`.
'the king' or a name, Hammelech in KJV of Jer.36.26; 38.6- a man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.36.26;
father of: Jerahmeel (H3396I) and Malchijah (H4441H); also translated "the king";
§ A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.36.26;
father of: Jerahmeel (H3396I) and Malchijah (H4441H); also translated "the king";
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — King's.
King's (Highway) (Num.20.17)
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — King's.
Another name of she.lach (שֶׁ֫לַח "Shelah" H7975A)
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — Milcom.
Another name of mo.lekh (מֹ֫לֶךְ "Molech" H4432)
מֶ֫לֶךְ (me.lekh) — King's.
King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
HNcmpa — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
of Judah and Israel. For the list see table at the end of this volume.
יָקָר (yaqar) means precious, rare, or splendid, and can refer to something valuable or weighty. It encompasses meanings like costly, excellent, and glorious, often used to describe precious stones or jewels. The word is built from a root that implies value, and it appears in contexts highlighting worth or reputation.
יָקָר adj. precious, rare, splendid, weighty
base
H3368 יָקָר precious, rare, splendid, weighty
3368 yaqar yaw-kawr'
from 3365; valuable (obj. or subj.): -brightness, clear,
costly, excellent, fat, honourable women, precious,
reputation.
see HEBREW for 03365
יָקָר (ya.qar) — precious.
1) valuable, prized, weighty, precious, rare, splendid
1a) precious
1a1) costly
1a2) precious, highly valued
1a3) precious stones or jewels
1b) rare
1c) glorious, splendid
1d) weighty, influential
HR/Aafpc/Sp2ms — Preposition · suffixHR/Aafpc/Sp2ms
נָצַב (natsab) is a Hebrew verb meaning to stand or take one's stand, with various applications including to be stationed, appointed, or established. It can refer to standing upright, setting up a pillar, or fixing a boundary. The entries highlight its use in different forms, such as Niphal and Hiphil, indicating both active and passive meanings.
[נָצַב] vb. Niph. take one's stand, stand
Niph.
station oneself, take one's stand, for definite purpose
stand = be stationed (by appointment, or in fulfillment of duty)
take an upright position, stand
be stationed = appointed over
Pt. as subst. deputy = prefect (as appointed, deputed)
stand firm
Hiph.
station, set
set up, erect pillar
cause to stand erect, waters
fix, establish boundary
Hoph. fixed, determined
base
H5324 נָצַב Niph. take one's stand, stand . . . station oneself, take one's stand, for definite purpose
. stand = be stationed (by appointment, or in fulfillment of duty)
. take an upright position, stand
. be stationed = appointed over
. Pt. as subst. deputy = prefect (as appointed, deputed)
. stand firm
. . station, set
. set up, erect pillar
. cause to stand erect, waters
. fix, establish boundary
. fixed, determined
5324 natsab naw-tsab'
a prim root; to station, in various applications (literally
or figuratively):--appointed, deputy, erect, establish, X
Huzzah (by mistake for a proper name), lay, officer, pillar,
present, rear up, set (over, up), settle, sharpen, establish,
(make to) stand(-ing, still, up, upright), best state.
נָצַב (na.tsav) — to stand.
1) to stand, take one's stand, stand upright, be set (over), establish
1a) (Niphal)
1a1) to station oneself, take one's stand
1a2) to stand, be stationed
1a3) to stand, take an upright position
1a4) to be stationed, be appointed
1a5) deputy, prefect, appointed, deputed (subst)
1a6) to stand firm
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to station, set
1b2) to set up, erect
1b3) to cause to stand erect
1b4) to fix, establish
1c) (Hophal) to be fixed, be determined, be stationary
HVNp3fs — Verb · Niphal · perfect third person feminine singularHVNp3fs
שֵׁגָל (shegal) means 'queen' or 'queen-consort,' derived from the root related to cohabitation. The term is used to refer to a royal wife or consort. It has an Aramaic equivalent, and the entries consistently emphasize its connection to royalty.
שֵׁגָל n.f. (queen-)consort
base
H7694 שֵׁגָל
7694 shegal shay-gawl'
from 7693; a queen (from cohabitation):--queen.
see HEBREW for 07693
שֵׁגָל (she.gal) — queen.
consort, queen, (queen-)consort
Aramaic equivalent: she.gal (שֵׁגָל "consort" H7695)
HNcfsa — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
kon-sort' (proskleroo, "to allot," Ac 17:4). The verb may be either in the middle or passive voice. the Revised Version (British and American), the King James Version, and Luther's German translation regard it as middle, and render it: "cast their lots with," "associated," "united with." In advocacy of the passive, see Alford's Greek Testament, proposing: "were added," as if by lot, the allotment eing determined by God who gave them the Holy Spirit directing their choice. The English has the Latin for "lot" as its base.
The Hebrew word יָמִין (*yamiyn*) means 'right hand' or 'right side,' and it can also refer to the direction south, as the right hand points south when facing east. It is derived from the root word for 'to be strong' and covers various contexts, including body parts and directional references.
יָמִין 137 n.f. right hand
right hand
of situation on, or direction toward the right
of other parts of the body
= south, because when facing east the right hand is toward the south
base
H3225 יָמִין right hand . right hand
. of situation on, or direction toward the right
. of other parts of the body
. = south, because when facing east the right hand is toward the south
3225 yamiyn yaw-meen'
from 3231; the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or
other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally,
the south:--+ left-handed, right (hand, side), south.
see HEBREW for 03231
יָמִין (ya.min) — right.
1) right, right hand, right side
1a) right hand
1b) right (of direction)
1c) south (the direction of the right hand when facing East)
Also means: ya.min (יָמִין ": south" H3225H)
יָמִין (ya.min) — right: south.
1) right, right hand, right side
1a) right hand
1b) right (of direction)
1c) south (the direction of the right hand when facing East)
יָמִין (ya.min) — [Ben]jamin.
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.35.18;
son of: Israel (H3478) and Rachel (H7354);
brother of: Joseph (H3130);
half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783);
HR/Ncfsc/Sp2ms — Preposition · noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHR/Ncfsc/Sp2ms
כֶּ֫תֶם (kethem) refers to gold, specifically pure gold, and is noted as a poetic and late term. It is derived from a root meaning something carved out, indicating ore. The entries consistently emphasize its association with fine or pure gold.
כֶּ֫תֶם n.m. gold, poet. and late
base
H3800 כֶּ֫תֶם gold, poet. and late
3800 kethem keh'-them
from 3799; properly, something carved out, i.e. ore; hence,
gold (pure as originally mined):--((most) fine, pure) gold(-en
wedge).
see HEBREW for 03799
כֶּ֫תֶם (ke.tem) — gold.
gold, pure gold
HR/Ncmsc — Preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHR/Ncmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
אוֹפִיר (Ophir) refers to both a person and a place. It is the name of Joktan's eleventh son and a region known for its gold, mentioned in the context of Solomon's trade routes. The term may also poetically describe fine gold. The exact derivation is uncertain, and some sources suggest it means 'reducing to ashes'.
אוֹפִיר n.pr. Ophir
n.pr.m. 11th son of Joktan
n.pr.loc. (land or city S. or SE. fr. Palestine) place whither Sol.’s ships went fr. Ezion Geber, bringing thence gold
characteristic of fine gold (poet. & late)
hence for fine gold itself
base
H211 אוֹפִיר Ophir
211 'Owphiyr o-feer'
or (shortened) pOphiyr {o-feer'}; and fOwphir {o- feer'}; of
uncertain derivation; Ophir, the name of a son of Joktan, and
of a gold region in the East:--Ophir.
אוֹפִיר (o.phir) — Ophir.
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.29;
son of: Joktan (H3355);
brother of: Almodad (H0486), Sheleph (H8026), Hazarmaveth (H2700), Jerah (H3392), Hadoram (H1913A), Uzal (H0187), Diklah (H1853), Obal (H5745), Abimael (H0039), Sheba (H7614H), Havilah (H2341I) and Jobab (H3103)
§ Ophir = "reducing to ashes"
1) eleventh son of Joktan
2) a land or city in southern Arabia in Solomon's trade route where gold evidently was traded for goods
3) characteristic of fine gold
4) fine gold
אוֹפִיר (o.phir) — Ophir.
§ Ophir = "reducing to ashes"
a land or city in southern Arabia in Solomon's trade route where gold evidently was traded for goods
HNpl — Noun properHNpl
o'-fer, o'-fir ('owphiyr (Ge 10:29), 'owphir (1Ki 10:11), 'ophir):
1. Scriptural References:
The 11th in order of the sons of Joktan (Ge 10:29 equals 1Ch 1:23). There is a clear reference also to a tribe Ophir (Ge 10:30). Ophir is the name of a land or city somewhere to the South or Southeast of Palestine for which Solomon's ships along with Phoenician vessels set out from Ezion-geber at the head of the Gulf of Aqabah, returning with great stores of gold, precious stones and "almug"-wood (1Ki 9:28; 10:11; 2Ch…
Ophir
(1.) One of the sons of Joktan (Gen. 10:29).
(2.) Some region famous for its gold (1 Kings 9:28; 10:11; 22:48; Job 22:24; 28:16; Isa. 13:12). In the LXX. this word is rendered “Sophir,” and “Sofir” is the Coptic name for India, which is the rendering of the Arabic version, as also of the Vulgate. Josephus has identified it with the Golden Chersonese, i.e., the Malay peninsula. It is now generally identified with Abhira, at the mouth of the Indus. Much may be said, however, in favour of the opinion that it was somewhere in Arabia.
(abundane). The eleventh in order of the sons of Joktan. (Genesis 10:29; 1 Chronicles 1:23) (B.C. after 2450.) A seaport or region from which the Hebrews in the time of Solomon obtained gold. The gold was proverbial for its fineness, so that "gold of Ophir" is several times used as an expression for fine gold, (1 Chronicles 29:4; Job 28:16; Psalms 45:9; Isaiah 13:12) and in one passage (Job 22:24) the word "Ophir" by itself is used for gold of Ophir, and for gold generally. In addition to gold, the vessels brought from Ophir almug wood and precious stones. The…
1. One of the sons of Joktan, who settled in southern Arabia, Ge 10:26-29.
2. A country to which the ships of Solomon traded, and which had for a long time been celebrated for the purity and abundance of its gold, Job 22:24 28:16. "Gold of Ophir" was proverbially the best gold, Ps 45:9 Isa 13:12. The only passages which give us any information as to the location of Ophir are 1Ki 9:26-28 10:11,22 22:48, with the parallel passages in 2Ch 8:18 9:10,21 20:36,37; from which it appears that the so called "ships of Tarshish" went to Ophir; that these ships sailed from…
