Psalms 46:6 — Word Study
WLCהָמ֣וּ ג֭וֹיִם מָ֣טוּ מַמְלָכ֑וֹת נָתַ֥ן בְּ֝קוֹל֗וֹ תָּמ֥וּג אָֽרֶץ׃
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| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| הָמ֣וּ | they were in a tumult | Verb, Qal, perfect third person common plural |
| ג֭וֹיִם | nations | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| מָ֣טוּ | they shook | Verb, Qal, perfect third person common plural |
| מַמְלָכ֑וֹת | kingdoms | Noun common, feminine plural absolute |
| נָתַ֥ן | he gave | Verb, Qal, perfect third person masculine singular |
| בְּ֝קוֹל֗וֹ | with voice his | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| תָּמ֥וּג | it melted | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person feminine singular |
| אָֽרֶץ׃ | [the] earth | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
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| BSB | Nations rage, kingdoms crumble; the earth melts when He lifts His voice. |
| KJV | The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted. |
| ASV | The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved: He uttered his voice, the earth melted. |
| YLT | Troubled have been nations, Moved have been kingdoms, He hath given forth with His voice, earth melteth. |
| WEB | The nations raged. The kingdoms were moved. He lifted his voice and the earth melted. |
| BBE | The nations were angry, the kingdoms were moved; at the sound of his voice the earth became like wax. |
The translations agree on the essential meaning of the verse, particularly regarding the actions of nations and the earth's response.
The verse is structured with a main clause followed by subordinate phrases that elaborate on the actions and reactions, creating a layered understanding of the events described.
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Deep Study — Psalms 46:6
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Context — God's Sovereignty Over the Nationsgenerated
Psalm 46:6 illustrates the chaos that ensues among the nations and kingdoms in contrast to God's unwavering authority. This verse emphasizes that when God lifts His voice, the very earth responds, highlighting His power over creation. The surrounding verses affirm that God is present and will aid His people, reinforcing the theme of divine protection amidst turmoil.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 2:1–4 | Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? |
| 2 | Psalm 83:2–8 | See how Your enemies rage, how Your foes have reared their heads. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 14:9–13 | Then Zerah the Cushite came against them with an army of 1,000,000 men and 300 chariots, and they advanced as far as Mareshah. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 20:1–20 | After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. |
| 5 | Isaiah 8:9–10 | Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered! |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 17 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — תָּמ֥וּג, ta.Muggenerated
The verb תָּמ֥וּג (ta.mug) comes from the root meaning to melt, indicating a process of softening or dissolution. It conveys a sense of overwhelming power, suggesting that the earth is not merely shaken but utterly transformed by God's command.
This verb is in the imperfect tense, indicating an ongoing or future action, which emphasizes that the earth's response to God's voice is both immediate and profound. The context of the verse suggests a dramatic reaction to divine authority, illustrating the fragility of earthly kingdoms in the face of God's might.
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 finite verbs הָמ֣וּ (they were in a tumult), מָ֣טוּ (they shook), and תָּמ֥וּג (it melted) governing their respective subjects. The structure highlights the chaotic response of nations and kingdoms to God's voice, culminating in the earth's reaction.
The order of the Hebrew words places emphasis on the actions of the nations and kingdoms first, followed by the earth's response, illustrating the cascading effect of God's authority. Each clause builds upon the last, creating a vivid picture of upheaval in the presence of divine command.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates תָּמ֥וּג as θεὸς (Theos), which indicates a focus on God's power and presence. This choice reflects a broader interpretation of the Hebrew, emphasizing divine sovereignty rather than merely the physical act of melting.
The translation choices in the Septuagint suggest a theological interpretation that aligns with the understanding of God's authority over creation, reinforcing the idea that God's voice commands not just the earth but the very fabric of reality.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 46:6 describes how nations are in turmoil and kingdoms are shaken when God speaks. It emphasizes the power of God's voice, which causes the earth to melt, symbolizing His ultimate authority over all creation.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It indicates a state of unrest and turmoil among the nations, reflecting their inability to withstand God's authority.
God's voice has the power to transform and even dissolve the earth, demonstrating His sovereignty over creation.
It signifies the instability of earthly powers in contrast to God's eternal rule and authority.
This verse highlights God's omnipotence and serves as a reminder of His control over chaotic situations.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways do I see chaos in the world today, and how can I trust in God's authority over it?
- How can I remind myself of God's power when I feel overwhelmed by circumstances?
- What does it mean for me personally that God has authority over nations and kingdoms?
- How can I respond to God's voice in my life amidst the turmoil around me?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early Church Fathers have commented on this verse, discussing the tumult of nations and the authority of God, illustrating the spiritual implications of divine sovereignty.
Sin is a heavy kingdom, and it subjects to a heavy servitude the souls of all sinners. “Whoever commits sin is the slave of sin.” The kingdom of sin is the kingdom of death,Early Church Fathers on Psalms 46 →
"The heathen are troubled" [Psalms 46:6]. And how troubled? Why troubled? To cast down the City of God, in the midst whereof is God? To overthrow the tabernacle sanctified,Early Church Fathers on Psalms 46 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 46:6 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe Heathen raged,.... As they did at Christ's first coming, against him, his Gospel, and people; and which continued during the three first centuries; and then the Pagan kingdoms belonging to the
Read John Gill on Psalms 46 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 46 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThe heathen raged, to wit, against God, and against his people. He uttered his voice; either he thundered, or he spake to them in his wrath, as is said, . The earth melted; the inhabitants of the earth who were combined against Zion were dispirited and consumed.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 46 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 46:6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.Ver. 6. The heathen raged] Among themselves, and against the Church (Christ mystical, as Psalms 2:1-2) with great three and fury: Quia ab ascensore suo Daemone perurgentur, as Bernard giveth the reason, because the devil rideth them, and spurreth them on. The kingdoms were moved] To remove and root out the Church, but that will not be; because in the thing wherein they deal proudly God is above them. See those three sweet similitudes, Zechariah 12:2-3; Zechariah 12:6. He ultered his voice] Thunder struck the enemies, and saved his people by a miracle of him mercy, Psalms 18:6-7. The earth melted]…
Read John Trapp on Psalms 46 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(6) The absence of conjunctions, and sudden change from the preterite to the future, lends a vividness to the picture. “Raged heathen, tottered kingdoms Gave with His voice (the signal) (and lo !) Melts the earth.”
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 46 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 6. The heathen raged] There had been terrible wars on all hands, and mighty states were crushed, when the poor Jews were, by the especial favour of God, kept in peace and safety. Kingdoms were moved while they were preserved. He uttered his voice] These words seem to refer to thunder, lightning, and earthquake. The expressions, however, may be figurative, and refer to the wars and desolations already mentioned. God gave the command; and one empire was cast down, and another was raised up.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 46 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges6. The heathen raged] Or, the nations roared;—a word commonly used of the tumultuous noise of a multitude or an army (Psalms 83:2; Isaiah 17:12). The same words (roared … were moved), which were used in Psalms 46:2-3 of convulsions of the earth, are applied to commotions among the nations; but the change of tense shews that while Psalms 46:2-3 are hypothetical, Psalms 46:6 refers to an actual experience. he uttered his voice] God has but to speak with His voice of thunder, and earth melts in terror: its inhabitants with all their proud Titanic boastings are dissolved. Cp. Isaiah 29:6; Isaiah 30:30 f; Exodus 15:15; Amos 9:5; Psalms 75:3; Psalms 76:8. The rhythm of short abrupt clauses…
Read Cambridge on Psalms 46 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThe heathen raged - The nations were in commotion, or were agitated like the waves of the sea.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 46 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Nations rage, kingdoms crumble; the earth melts when He lifts His voice.
The nations raged. The kingdoms were moved. He lifted his voice and the earth melted.
Nations rage, kingdoms crumble; the earth melts when He lifts His voice.
Nations are in uproar, kingdoms are overthrown. God gives a shout, the earth dissolves.
Tyndale line
The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved: He uttered his voice, the earth melted.
The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
When the nations raged, and the kingdomes were moued, God thundred, and the earth melted.
Strictly literal
The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
Troubled have been nations, Moved have been kingdoms, He hath given forth with His voice, earth melteth.
Nations have been troubled, || Kingdoms have been moved, || He has given forth with His voice—earth melts.
(46:7) Nations rage, kingdoms are moved: he letteth his voice be heard, the earth melteth away.
The nations raged and the kingdoms were shaken; he lifted up his voice, and the earth melted.
From the Latin
God is ascended with jubilee, and the Lord with the sound of trumpet.
Simplified
Nations are in turmoil, kingdoms collapse. God raises his voice and the earth melts.
The nations were angry, the kingdoms were moved; at the sound of his voice the earth became like wax.
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 for this verse, maintaining the same core message about the tumult among nations and the earth's reaction to God's voice. The Septuagint's word order differs, but the fundamental elements remain intact, supporting the interpretation of divine authority.
הָמ֣וּ ג֭וֹיִם מָ֣טוּ מַמְלָכ֑וֹת נָתַ֥ן בְּ֝קוֹל֗וֹ תָּמ֥וּג אָֽרֶץ׃
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 46:6
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.
הָמָה (hamah) is a Hebrew verb meaning to murmur, growl, or roar, and it conveys a sense of loudness or tumult. It can refer to various forms of noise and commotion, including being boisterous or troubled. The entries suggest a range of meanings from making noise to being in a state of uproar, with some nuances in emotional expression, such as mourning or prayer.
[הָמָה] vb. murmur, growl, roar, be boisterous
Qal
growl like a dog
murmur, fig. of soul in discouragement
roar, of waves
be in commotion, stir
be boisterous, turbulent
base
H1993 [הָמָה] murmur, growl, roar, be boisterous
1993 hamah haw-maw'
a primitive root (compare 1949); to make a loud sound like
Engl. "hum"); by implication, to be in great commotion or
tumult, to rage, war, moan, clamor:--clamorous, concourse, cry
aloud, be disquieted, loud, mourn, be moved, make a noise,
rage, roar, sound, be troubled, make in tumult, tumultuous, be
in an uproar.
see HEBREW for 01949
הָמָה (ha.mah) — to roar.
1) to murmur, growl, roar, cry aloud, mourn, rage, sound, make noise, tumult, be clamorous, be disquieted, be loud, be moved, be troubled, be in an uproar
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to growl
1a2) to murmur (fig. of a soul in prayer)
1a3) to roar
1a4) to be in a stir, be in a commotion
1a5) to be boisterous, be turbulent
HVqp3cp — Verb · Qal · perfect third person common pluralHVqp3cp
גּוֹי (goy) refers to a nation or people, often indicating non-Hebrew groups, but can also encompass descendants of Abraham and Israel. It may figuratively describe a swarm of locusts or animals. The plural form, גּוֹיִם (goyim), is noted as a proper noun referring to the people of Goim, specifically mentioned in Genesis 14:1.
גּוֹי 661 n.m. nation, people
base
גּוֹיִם n.pr.gent. Tid‛al king of Goim
base
H1471a גּוֹי nation, people H1471b גּוֹיִם n. pr. gent. Tid‛al king of Goim
1471 gowy go'-ee
rarely (shortened) goy {go'-ee}; apparently from the same
root as 1465 (in the sense of massing); a foreign nation;
hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a
flight of locusts:--Gentile, heathen, nation, people.
see HEBREW for 01465
גּוֹי (goy) — nation.
1) nation, people
1a) nation, people
1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people
1a2) of descendants of Abraham
1a3) of Israel
1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.)
גּוֹיִם (go.yim) — Goiim.
People descended from Goy(?), first mentioned at Gen.14.1
§ Goyim (Tidgal, king of)
גּוֹי (goy) — Gentile.
1) nation, people
1a) nation, people
1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people
1a2) of descendants of Abraham
1a3) of Israel
1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.)
1c) Goyim? = "nations"
Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
גּוֹי (goy) — (Harosheth)-hagoyim.
Goyim (Tidgal, king of)
Combined with cha.ro.shet (חֲרֹ֫שֶׁת "Harosheth" H2800)
HNcmpa — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
na'-shunz.
See GENTILES; GOIIM; HEATHEN; TABLE OF NATIONS.
מוֹט (mot) is a Hebrew verb meaning to totter, shake, or slip. It has various forms, including Qal (to totter), Niphal (to be shaken), Hiphil (to dislodge), and Hithpael (to be greatly shaken). The entries indicate a range of meanings related to instability and movement, but do not specify any particular Old Testament verses.
[מוֹט] vb. totter, shake, slip
Qal totter, slip
Niph. be shaken, moved, overthrown
Hiph. dislodge, let fall, drop
Hithpo‛l. be greatly shaken
base
H4131 [מוֹט] totter, shake, slip
4131 mowt mote
a primitive root; to waver; by implication , to slip, shake,
fall:--be carried, cast, be out of course, be fallen in
decay, X exceedingly, fall(-ing down), be (re-)moved, be
ready, shake, slide, slip.
מוֹט (mot) — to shake.
1) to totter, shake, slip
1a) (Qal) to totter, shake, slip
1b) (Niphal) to be shaken, be moved, be overthrown
1c) (Hiphil) to dislodge, let fall, drop
1d) (Hithpael) to be greatly shaken
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs — Verb · Qal · perfect third person common pluralHVqp3cp
מַמְלָכָה (mamlakah) refers to concepts of kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, and reign. It is derived from the root word for dominion and can denote both an abstract estate of rule and a concrete realm or country. The term is noted to primarily refer to non-Israelite kingdoms in some contexts.
מַמְלָכָה n.f. kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign
kingdom, realm, chiefly non-Isr.
sovereignty, dominion
reign
base
H4467 מַמְלָכָה kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign . kingdom, realm, chiefly non-Isr.
. sovereignty, dominion
. reign
4467 mamlakah mam-law-kaw'
from 4427; dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or
(concretely) the country (realm):--kingdom, king's, reign,
royal.
see HEBREW for 04427
מַמְלָכָה (mam.la.khah) — kingdom.
1) kingdom, dominion, reign, sovereignty
1a) kingdom, realm
1b) sovereignty, dominion
1c) reign
HNcfpa — Noun common · feminine plural absoluteHNcfpa
The Hebrew word נָתַן (natan) means 'to give' and encompasses a wide range of applications such as putting, setting, and making. It can also indicate actions like bestowing, delivering, and assigning. The entries describe its use in various forms, including Qal, Niphal, and Hophal, but do not present any significant disagreements among lexicons.
נָתַן 2007 vb. give, put, set
Qal 1917
give
Put, set
Make, constitute
Niph.
82be given
Be put, set
Hoph.
be given, bestowed
= be given to one for wife
be put upon
base
H5414 נָתַן give, put, set .. give
. Put, set
. Make, constitute
. . be given
. Be put, set
. . . be given, bestowed
. = be given to one for wife
. be put upon
5414 nathan naw-than'
a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of
application (put, make, etc.):--add, apply, appoint, ascribe,
assign, X avenge, X be ((healed)), bestow, bring (forth,
hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, +
cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, X doubtless, X
without fail, fasten, frame, X get, give (forth, over, up),
grant, hang (up), X have, X indeed, lay (unto charge, up),
(give) leave, lend, let (out), + lie, lift up, make, + O that,
occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, X
pull , put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send
(out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), + sing, + slander,
strike, (sub-)mit, suffer, X surely, X take, thrust, trade,
turn, utter, + weep, + willingly, + withdraw, + would (to)
God, yield.
נָתַן (na.tan) — to give: give.
: give/deliver/send/produce
1) to give, put, set
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend
1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate
1a3) to make, constitute
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned
1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted
1c) (Hophal)
1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up
1c2) to be put upon
נָתַן (na.tan) — to give: put.
: put/set/apppoint
1) to give, put, set
1a) (Qal)
HVqp3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singularHVqp3ms
קוֹל (qol) primarily means 'voice' or 'sound,' encompassing various contexts such as music, noise, and even thunder. It can also denote lightness or frivolity. The word is built from a root meaning to call aloud and appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament, including a reference in Jeremiah 3:9.
ref
H6963a קוֹל sound, voice H6963b קֹל lightness, frivolity
6963 qowl kole
or qol {kole}; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a
voice or sound:--+ aloud, bleating, crackling, cry (+ out),
fame, lightness, lowing, noise, + hold peace, (pro-)claim,
proclamation, + sing, sound, + spark, thunder(-ing), voice, +
yell.
קוֹל (qol) — voice.
: voice/shout/loud
1) voice, sound, noise
1a) voice
1b) sound (of instrument)
קֹל (qol) — frivolity.
lightness, frivolity
קוֹל (qol) — voice: sound.
: sound/noise
1) voice, sound, noise
1a) voice
1b) sound (of instrument)
קוֹל (qol) — voice: thunder.
: thunder
1) voice, sound, noise
1a) voice
1b) sound (of instrument)
קוֹל (qol) — voice: message.
: message/proclaim
1) voice, sound, noise
1a) voice
1b) sound (of instrument)
קוֹל (qol) — voice: [sound of].
: [sound_of](THING)
1) voice, sound, noise
1a) voice
1b) sound (of instrument)
קוֹל (qol) — voice: listen.
: listen
1) voice, sound, noise
1a) voice
1b) sound (of instrument)
HR/Ncmsc/Sp3ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHR/Ncmsc/Sp3ms
מוּג (muwg) is a Hebrew verb meaning to melt. It can refer to the literal act of melting or softening, as well as figuratively to describe feelings of fear or helplessness. The entries indicate various forms, including causing something to melt and melting away. There is a slight variation in the nuances of its figurative meanings across the lexicons.
מוּג vb. melt
Qal
melt
trans. cause to melt
Niph. melt away, fig. for be helpless, disorganized
Po‛l. soften, dissolve
Po‛. Hithpo‛l. mely; hyperb. for flow
base
H4127 מוּג melt .. melt
. trans. cause to melt
. melt away, fig. for be helpless, disorganized
. soften, dissolve
. mely; hyperb. for flow
4127 muwg moog
a primitive root; to melt, i.e. literally (to soften, flow
down, disappear), or figuratively (to fear, faint):--consume,
dissolve, (be) faint(-hearted), melt (away), make soft.
מוּג (mug) — to melt.
1) to melt, cause to melt
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to melt, faint
1a2) to cause to melt
1b) (Niphal) to melt away
1c) (Polel) to soften, dissolve, dissipate
1d) (Hithpolel) to melt, flow
HVqi3fs — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person feminine singularHVqi3fs
אֶ֫רֶץ (erets) is a feminine noun meaning 'earth' or 'land.' It encompasses various meanings, including the whole earth, specific territories like Canaan, and even inhabitants of the land. It can refer to soil, ground, or regions, and is used in phrases related to distance and the living. There is a note on the plural form אֲרָצוֹת, which mainly appears in later texts to denote multiple lands.
אֶ֫רֶץ n. f. & (seld.) m. earth, land
earth, whole earth (opp. to a part)
earth, opp. to heaven, sky
earth = inhabitants of earth
land =
country, territory
district, region
trial territory
piece of ground
specif. land of Canaan, or Israel
= inhabitants of land
used even of Shᵉʼôl
ground, surface of ground
soil, as productive
אֶרֶץ in phrases
people of the land
in measurements of distance
the country of the plain, level or plain country
land of the living
end(s) of the earth
pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands, countries, often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations, etc.
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H776 אֶ֫רֶץ n. f. & (seld.) m. earth, land . . earth, whole earth (opp. to a part)
. earth, opp. to heaven, sky
. earth = inhabitants of earth
. land = . country, territory
. district, region
. trial territory
. piece of ground
. specif. land of Canaan, or Israel
. = inhabitants of land
. used even of Shᵉʼôl
. . ground, surface of ground
. soil, as productive
. אֶרֶץ in phrases . people of the land
. in measurements of distance
. the country of the plain, level or plain country
. land of the living
. end(s) of the earth
. pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands, countries, often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations, etc.
776 'erets eh'-rets
from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth
(at large, or partitively a land):--X common, country, earth,
field, ground, land, X natins, way, + wilderness, world.
אֶ֫רֶץ (e.rets) — land: country/planet.
: country/field
1) land, earth
1a) earth
1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part)
1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven)
1a3) earth (inhabitants)
1b) land
1b1) country, territory
1b2) district, region
1b3) tribal territory
1b4) piece of ground
1b5) land of Canaan, Israel
1b6) inhabitants of land
1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world
1b8) city (-state)
1c) ground, surface of the earth
1c1) ground
1c2) soil
1d) (in phrases)
1d1) people of the land
1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance)
1d3) level or plain country
1d4) land of the living
1d5) end(s) of the earth
1e) (almost wholly late in usage)
1e1) lands, countries
1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
אֶ֫רֶץ (e.rets) — land: soil.
: soil
1) land, earth
1a) earth
1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part)
1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven)
1a3) earth (inhabitants)
1b) land
1b1) country, territory
HNcfsa — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
urth ('adhamah, 'erets, 'aphar; ge, oikoumene):
In a hilly limestone country like Palestine, the small amount of iron oxide in the rocks tends to be oxidized, and thereby to give a prevailing reddish color to the soil. This is especially the case on relatively barren hills where there is little organic matter present to prevent reddening and give a more blackish tinge.
'Adhamah (compare 'adham, "a man," and Adam) is from 'adham, "to be red," and is used in the senses: "earth" (Ex 20:24), "land" (Ps 105:35), a "land" or country (Isa 14:2), "ground" (Ge 4:11), "the earth" (Ge 7:4).
Earth
(1.) In the sense of soil or ground, the translation of the word adamah’. In Gen. 9:20 “husbandman” is literally “man of the ground or earth.” Altars were to be built of earth (Ex. 20:24). Naaman asked for two mules’ burden of earth (2 Kings 5:17), under the superstitious notion that Jehovah, like the gods of the heathen, could be acceptably worshipped only on his own soil.
(2). As the rendering of ’erets, it means the whole world (Gen. 1:2); the land as opposed to the sea (1:10). Erets also denotes a country (21:32); a plot of ground (23:15); the ground on which a man stands (33:3); the inhabitants of the earth (6:1; 11:1); all the world except Israel (
The term is used in two widely-different senses: (1) for the material of which the earth’s surface is composed; (2) as the name of the planet on which man dwells. The Hebrew language discriminates between these two by the use of separate terms, adamah for the former, erets for the latter. Adamah is the earth in the sense of soil or ground, particularly as being susceptible of cultivation. (Genesis 2:7) Erets is applied in a more or less extended sense-- (1) to the whole world, (Genesis 1:1) (2) to land as opposed to sea, (Genesis 1:10) (3) to a country, (Genesis 21:32) (4) to a plot of ground, (Genesis 23:15) and (5) to…
In both Hebrew and Greek the same word is used to denote the earth as a whole, and a particular land. Only the context can enable us to decide in which of these senses it is to be taken in a given passage.
Thus in Mt 27:45 we might, so far as the original word is concerned, render either "there was darkness over all the land," or over all the earth. The expression "all the earth" is sometimes used hyperbolically for a large portion of it, Ezr 1:2. The word is used of the whole world, etc. In a moral sense, earthly is opposed to what is heavenly, spiritual and holy, Joh 3:31 1Co 15:47 Col 3:2