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Psalms 89:24 — Word Study

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WLCוֶֽאֶֽמוּנָתִ֣י וְחַסְדִּ֣י עִמּ֑וֹ וּ֝בִשְׁמִ֗י תָּר֥וּם קַרְנֽוֹ׃

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Listen & take awayPsalms 89
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Psalms 89:24quick helps
In a sentenceGod promises His faithfulness and loving devotion, ensuring strength and victory for His chosen one.
Who is speakingThe speaker is God, affirming His commitment to His servant.
Where we areThis verse is part of a divine declaration concerning the future of God's chosen leader.
The hard wordתָּר֥וּם, ta.Rum
Take awayGod's faithfulness and mercy are assured, and His chosen one will be exalted.
8 commentators on this verse Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them › clause verbH7311 The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
How rare are these words?in the Old Testament

Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.

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Deep Study — Psalms 89:24

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Context — God's Promise to His Anointedgenerated

23I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him.
24My faithfulness and loving devotion will be with him, and through My name his horn will be exalted.
25I will set his hand over the sea, and his right hand upon the rivers.
26He will call to Me, ‘You are my Father, my God, the Rock of my salvation.’

Psalms 89:24 expresses God's unwavering faithfulness and loving devotion towards His chosen one. This promise assures that His strength and authority will be evident through the exaltation of His servant, emphasizing the relationship between God and His anointed leader. The surrounding verses highlight God's commitment to protect and empower His chosen leader, reinforcing the theme of divine support and loyalty.


Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
1Psalm 89:2–5For I have said, “Loving devotion is built up forever; in the heavens You establish Your faithfulness.”
2Psalm 61:7May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.
3John 1:17For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
42 Corinthians 1:20For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.
5Psalm 89:16–17They rejoice in Your name all day long, and in Your righteousness they exult.

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 9 references, hung on the phrase they belong to


The Key Word וֶֽאֶֽמוּנָתִ֣י, ve.'e.mu.na.Tigenerated

The word אֱמוּנָה (*emuwnah*) is a feminine noun that conveys the idea of faithfulness, rooted in concepts of firmness and steadfastness. It signifies a deep trustworthiness and loyalty, essential in the context of God's relationship with His people.

In this verse, it underscores God's commitment to remain steadfast and reliable, ensuring that His loving devotion accompanies His chosen one. This faithfulness is not merely a passive attribute but an active presence in the life of the anointed leader.


How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated

The verse is rendered consistently across translations, with faithfulness and loving devotion appearing in all versions including the BSB, KJV, ASV, YLT, WEB, and BBE.


Sentence Structuregenerated

The main verb of the verse is תָּר֥וּם, ta.Rum, meaning 'will be exalted'. It governs the entire clause, indicating the action of God lifting up His chosen one.

The structure emphasizes the relationship between God's attributes of faithfulness and loving devotion and the resultant exaltation of His servant, creating a cohesive message of divine support.


Septuagint Backgroundgenerated

The Septuagint translates the Hebrew terms with τοὺς and αὐτοῦ, indicating a close alignment with the Hebrew text while employing Greek terms that reflect similar meanings.

This choice shows a consistent interpretation of God's faithfulness and the exaltation of His servant, though the Greek wording may slightly differ in structure.


In plain words — the whole versegenerated

Psalms 89:24 assures us of God's faithfulness and loving devotion towards His chosen one, promising strength and victory through His name. This verse highlights God's commitment to support and exalt His servant.


Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated

What does God's faithfulness mean in this context?

God's faithfulness refers to His unwavering commitment to His promises, ensuring that His chosen leader will receive His support and strength.

How does loving devotion relate to God's character?

Loving devotion reflects God's mercy and kindness, emphasizing His compassionate nature towards His people.

What is meant by 'his horn will be exalted'?

The phrase signifies that God's chosen leader will be granted strength and victory, symbolized by the 'horn' as a metaphor for power.

How does this verse connect to other scriptures?

This verse connects to themes of divine support found throughout the Psalms and other biblical texts, such as in Psalms 89:2-5.


Reflection Questionsgenerated

  1. In what ways have I experienced God's faithfulness in my life?
  2. How can I show loving devotion to others, reflecting God's character?
  3. What does it mean for me to rely on God's strength in my challenges?
  4. How can I encourage others to trust in God's promises as seen in this verse?

The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it

Augustine of Hippo quotes this verse to illustrate God's mercy and truth, emphasizing the divine attributes that guide His relationship with humanity.

Augustine of HippoExposition on Psalms 89 354–430
"My truth also and My mercy is with Him" [Psalms 89:24]. All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth.
Early Church Fathers on Psalms 89 →

Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse

Each of these wrote on Psalms 89:24 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.

John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him,.... The "faithfulness" of God was and is with Christ, in performing promises made to him respecting his work, and strength to do it, as man, and

Read John Gill on Psalms 89 →
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's Commentary

Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.

Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 89 →
Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Faithfulness, in making good all my promises to him, and mercy, in doing more for him than I have promised, or in pardoning his sins, for which I might justly make him to know my breach of promise. In my name; by my favour and help.

Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 89 →
John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 89:24 But my faithfulness and my mercy [shall be] with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.Ver. 24. But my faithfulness and my mercy] My power without him according to promise, and my peace within him that passeth all understanding, shall guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus, Philippians 4:7. Shall his horn be exalted] He shall be eminent and eximious.

Read John Trapp on Psalms 89 →
Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(24) Faithfulness and mercy, represented in Psalms 89:14 as God’s attendants, are here commissioned to act as a guard to David and his house.

Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 89 →
CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

24. And my faithfulness and lovingkindness shall be with him.

Read Cambridge on Psalms 89 →
Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him - I will at the same time be faithful to him, and merciful. These attributes of my nature shall be always attendant on him, as if they were his own.

Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 89 →
Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

24. His horn be exalted—A phrase denoting elevation to honour, prosperity, and victory.

Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Psalms 89 →

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

BSBBerean Standard Bible2020

My faithfulness and loving devotion will be with him, and through My name his horn will be exalted.

WEBWorld English Bible2000

But my faithfulness and my loving kindness will be with him. In my name, his horn will be exalted.

MSBMajority Standard Bible2022

My faithfulness and loving devotion will be with him, and through My name his horn will be exalted.

NETBNew English Translation2006

He will experience my faithfulness and loyal love, and by my name he will win victories.

Tyndale line

KJVKing James Version1611

But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.

ASVAmerican Standard Version1901

But my faithfulness and my lovingkindness shall be with him; And in my name shall his horn be exalted.

RVARevised Version, American1894

But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him; and in my name shall his horn be exalted.

NWBWebster's Bible1833

But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.

GNVGeneva Bible1599

My trueth also and my mercie shall be with him, and in my Name shall his horne be exalted.

Strictly literal

DBYDarby Translation1890

And my faithfulness and my loving-kindness shall be with him, and by my name shall his horn be exalted.

YLTYoung's Literal Translation1862

And My faithfulness and kindness [are] with him, And in My name is his horn exalted.

LSVLiteral Standard Version2020

And My faithfulness and kindness [are] with him, || And in My Name is his horn exalted.

ILTInterlinear Literal Translation2000

(89:25) But my faithfulness and my kindness shall be with him: and through my name shall his horn be exalted.

ULBUnlocked Literal Bible2017

My truth and my covenant faithfulness will be with him; by my name he will be victorious.

Simplified

FBVFree Bible Version2020

My trustworthiness and unfailing love will be with him, and through me he will be victorious.

BBEBible in Basic English1949

But my faith and my mercy will be with him; and in my name will his horn be lifted up.

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.

וֶֽandclausenoun phrase · subjectnoun phraseאֶֽמוּנָתִ֣faithfulnessיmyוְandnoun phraseחַסְדִּ֣my.covenantיloyaltyprepositional phrase · predicateעִמּ֑[willוֹbe].with.himוּ֝andclauseprepositional phrase · prepositionalבִinnoun phraseשְׁמִ֗nameיmyverbתָּר֥וּםit.will.be.exaltednoun phrase · subjectקַרְנֽhornוֹhis

Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.


The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran

The Masoretic Text aligns closely with the Septuagint, with four out of six words matching directly. The Septuagint's word order and articles differ, reflecting its own stylistic choices while preserving the core message.

Masoretic TextLeningrad Codex, c. AD 1008 — the text this page is built on

וֶֽאֶֽמוּנָתִ֣י וְחַסְדִּ֣י עִמּ֑וֹ וּ֝בִשְׁמִ֗י תָּר֥וּם קַרְנֽוֹ׃

Septuagintthe Greek the translators chose, word by word
וֶֽאֶֽמוּנָתִ֣יτοὺςוְחַסְדִּ֣יαὐτοῦעִמּ֑וֹκαὶוּ֝בִשְׁמִ֗יτροπώσομαι

4 of the 6 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.

Psalms 89:24אֱמוּנָהand faithfuand faithfulnesאֱמוּנָהחֶ֫סֶדand covenanand covenant loחֶ֫סֶדעִם[will be] w[will be] with עִםשֵׁםand in nameand in name myשֵׁםרוּםit will be it will be exalרוּםקֶ֫רֶןhorn hishorn hisקֶ֫רֶןחָסַדbe kindbe kindחָסַדעָמַםto darkento darkenעָמַםשׂוּםto set: mato set: makeשׂוּםקָרַןto shineto shineקָרַןאֵמֻןfaithfulfaithfulאֵמֻןצֶ֫דֶקRighteousnRighteousnessצֶ֫דֶקדּוֹרgenerationgenerationדּוֹראֱמֶתtruth: faitruth: faithfulאֱמֶתרֶ֫חֶםwombwombרֶ֫חֶםשָׁכַבto lie dowto lie down: laשָׁכַבקָבַרto buryto buryקָבַרקָרָאto call: cto call: call tקָרָאיָדָהto give thto give thanksיָדָהתְּרוּמָהcontributicontributionתְּרוּמָהקֶ֫רֶןhornhornקֶ֫רֶןפִּנָּהcornercornerפִּנָּהאֶצְבַּעfingerfingerאֶצְבַּע
meets it a little oftener than chancemeets it far oftener than chancebuilt from the same roottwo words of the verse share ita word of this versea related word

Lexicons — every word in Psalms 89:24

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.

and faithfulness my and covenant loyalty my [will be] with him and in name my it will be exalted horn his
וֶֽאֶֽמוּנָתִ֣יve.'e.mu.na.Ti and faithfulness my H530 Conjunction · noun common feminine singular construct · suffix
49× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
The Hebrew word for faithfulness, meaning firmness, security, or fidelity. It describes being steady and trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations of faith, stability, and truth. This concept is essential in the Bible, particularly in relationships and commitments.
Tyndale gloss
faithfulness
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word אֱמוּנָה (*emuwnah*) is built from the root of H529, indicating concepts of firmness and steadfastness. It encompasses meanings such as fidelity, trust, and stability. The entries consistently highlight its moral implications, particularly in relation to faithfulness.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

אֱמוּנָה n.f. firmness, steadfastness, fidelity

lit. firmness, steadiness

steadfastness

faithfulness, trust

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H530 אֱמוּנָה firmness, steadfastness, fidelity . lit. firmness, steadiness

. steadfastness

. faithfulness, trust

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

530 'emuwnah em-oo-naw'); or (shortened) >emunah {em-oo-naw'

feminine of 529; literally firmness; figuratively security;

morally fidelity:--faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set

office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily.

see HEBREW for 0529

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

אֱמוּנָה (e.mu.nah) — faithfulness.

firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HC/Ncfsc/Sp1bs — Conjunction · noun common feminine singular construct · suffix
HC/Ncfsc/Sp1bs
and faithfulness my and covenant loyalty my [will be] with him and in name my it will be exalted horn his
וְחַסְדִּ֣יve.chas.Di and covenant loyalty my H2617 Conjunction · noun common masculine singular construct · suffix
247× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Tyndale gloss
kindness
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

חֶ֫סֶד (che.sed) primarily means kindness or goodness, often referring to the kindness of people towards one another, especially towards the needy. It can also denote God's lovingkindness and mercy. Additionally, it has a secondary meaning of shame or reproach. The entries reflect a range of uses, from human interactions to divine attributes.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

חֶ֫סֶד 247 n.m. goodness, kindness

of man:

kindness of men toward men, in doing favours and benefits

kindness (especially as extended to the lowly, needy and miserable), mercy

(rarely) affection of Isr. to י׳, love to God, piety

lovely appearance

of God: kindness, lovingkindness in condescending to the needs of his creatures.

base

חֶ֫סֶד n.m. shame, reproach

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H2617a חֶ֫סֶד goodness, kindness . of man: . kindness of men toward men, in doing favours and benefits

. kindness (especially as extended to the lowly, needy and miserable), mercy

. (rarely) affection of Isr. to י׳, love to God, piety

. lovely appearance

. of God: kindness, lovingkindness in condescending to the needs of his creatures.

H2617b חֶ֫סֶד shame, reproach

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

2617 checed kheh'-sed

from 2616; kindness; by implication (towards God) piety:

rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty:--favour,

good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-)kindness, merciful

(kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing.

see HEBREW for 02616

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

חֶ֫סֶד (che.sed) — kindness.

goodness, kindness, faithfulness

חֶ֫סֶד (che.sed) — shame.

a reproach, shame

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HC/Ncmsc/Sp1bs — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular construct · suffix
HC/Ncmsc/Sp1bs
and faithfulness my and covenant loyalty my [will be] with him and in name my it will be exalted horn his
עִמּ֑וֹi.Mo [will be] with him H5973 Preposition · suffix
1,052× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Tyndale gloss
with
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

עִם (im) is a preposition meaning 'with' and covers a range of relationships, including companionship, locality, and possession. It can imply actions done jointly, equality, or even opposition in contexts like combat. The related form מֵעִם (me.im) means 'from with' or 'beside.' The entries reflect various nuances but do not present significant disagreement.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

עִם prep. with

of fellowship and companionship

of aid

Of actions done jointly with another

If the common action be of the nature of a contest or combat, with in the sense of against

Of dealing with a person, or of the relation in which one stands with, or towards, another

Of a common lot together with the wicked

Of equality or resemblance generally aid

Of time, as long as

Of a locality, close to, beside

Of persons, עִם is spec.

in the house or family or service of

In possession of

In the custody or care of

Beside = except

With = friendly with

Idiom. of a thought or purpose present with one

Metaph. together with = in spite of, notwithstanding

base

מֵעִם 72 from with or beside

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H5973a עִם with . of fellowship and companionship

. Of a locality, close to, beside

. Of persons, עִם is spec. . in the house or family or service of

. In possession of

. In the custody or care of

. Beside = except

. With = friendly with

. Idiom. of a thought or purpose present with one

. Metaph. together with = in spite of, notwithstanding

H5973b מֵעִם from with, beside

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

5973 `im eem

from 6004; adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction

with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with;

often with prepositional prefix (and then usually

unrepresented in English):--accompanying, against, and, as (X

long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from

(among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-)to,

with(-al).

see HEBREW for 06004

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

עִם (im) — with.

1) with

1a) with

1b) against

1c) toward

1d) as long as

מֵעִם (me.im) — from with.

1a) beside, except

1b) in spite of

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HR/Sp3ms — Preposition · suffix
HR/Sp3ms
and faithfulness my and covenant loyalty my [will be] with him and in name my it will be exalted horn his
וּ֝בִשְׁמִ֗יu.vish.Mi and in name my H8034 Conjunction · preposition · noun common masculine singular construct · suffix
864× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Tyndale gloss
name
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

שֵׁם (shem) means 'name' and encompasses various meanings such as reputation, fame, and glory. It can refer to the designation of God and is often associated with memorials or monuments. The word is built from a primitive root and highlights individuality and honor. There is a mention of its use in relation to false gods, which is forbidden.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

שֵׁם 864 n.m. name (√ unknown)

of river, beasts, city, i.e. exact designation of it

usu. of pers.

= reputation

esp. as giving a man a kind of posthumous life, esp. in his sons

name, as designation of God

of false gods, use forbidden

= memorial, monument

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H8034 שֵׁם name (√ unknown)

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

8034 shem shame

a primitive word (perhaps rather from 7760 through the idea

of definite and conspicuous position; compare 8064); an

appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by

implication honor, authority, character:--+ base,

(in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.

see HEBREW for 07760

see HEBREW for 08064

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

שֵׁם (shem) — name.

1) name

1a) name

1b) reputation, fame, glory

1c) the Name (as designation of God)

1d) memorial, monument

Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HC/R/Ncmsc/Sp1bs — Conjunction · preposition · noun common masculine singular construct · suffix
HC/R/Ncmsc/Sp1bs
and faithfulness my and covenant loyalty my [will be] with him and in name my it will be exalted horn his
תָּר֥וּםta.Rum it will be exalted H7311 Verb · Qal · imperfect third person feminine singular
190× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Tyndale gloss
to exalt
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

רוּם (ruwm) is a Hebrew verb meaning to be high or exalted, covering a range of actions such as rising, lifting, and promoting. It can refer to physical elevation, like raising an ark or setting up a throne, as well as figurative exaltation, particularly in relation to God. The word also has a related form, רָמַם (ramam), which means to be wormy.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

רוּם vb. be high, exalted, rise

Qal

be high, lit. rock (in fig.)

esp. of י׳

be raised, uplifted

be lifted, rise, of ark

Pō‛lēl

raise, rear, children

cause tree to grow

lift up

exalt, extol, acc. י׳

Pō‛lal be lift up

Hiph.

raise, rear, c. acc., hand

raise poor

lift up voice

(take into one's hand and) lift, take up, stone

set up, erect, stone

set on high, throne

lift up, exalt, c. acc. pers.

lift up and take away, remove

lift off and present, contribute, offer

Hoph. be taken off from; be abolished

Hithpō‛l. and he shall exalt and magnify himself above, etc.; I will raise myself

base

[רָמַם] vb. denom. be wormy;—Ex 16:20

ref

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7311a רוּם be high, exalted, rise .. . be high, lit. rock (in fig.)

. esp. of י׳

. be raised, uplifted

. be lifted, rise, of ark

.. . raise, rear, children

. cause tree to grow

. lift up

. exalt, extol, acc. י׳

.be lift up

. . . . raise, rear, c. acc., hand

. raise poor

. lift up voice

. (take into one's hand and) lift, take up, stone

. set up, erect, stone

. set on high, throne

. lift up, exalt, c. acc. pers.

. lift up and take away, remove

. lift off and present, contribute, offer

. be taken off from; be abolished

. and he shall exalt and magnify himself above, etc.; I will raise myself

H7311b רָמַם vb. denom. be wormy

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7311 ruwm room

a primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise (in

various applications, literally or figuratively):--bring up,

exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be,

lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up,

levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, (X a-)loud, mount up, offer

(up), + presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up,

tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms.

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

רוּם (rum) — to exalt.

1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted

1a) (Qal)

1a1) to be high, be set on high

1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted

1a3) to be lifted, rise

1b) (Polel)

1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up

1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt

1b3) to exalt, extol

1c) (Polal) to be lifted up

1d) (Hiphil)

1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high

1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove

1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute

1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished

1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself

Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)

רָמַם (ra.mam) — be rotten.

(Qal) to be rotten, be wormy

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HVqi3fs — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person feminine singular
HVqi3fs
and faithfulness my and covenant loyalty my [will be] with him and in name my it will be exalted horn his
קַרְנֽוֹ׃kar.No horn his H7161 Noun common feminine singular construct · suffix
76× in the OT scale is logarithmic — the commonest word, אֵת, appears about 11,000×
In plain English
Meaning
In the Bible, this word means a horn or a corner, and can also refer to power or a mountain peak. It's used to describe a place called Karnaim, which was conquered by Israel. The KJV translation uses phrases like 'hill' or 'horn' to convey the idea.
Tyndale gloss
horn
Hebrew lexiconskeyed to Strong's numbers
Layman’s summary of all Lexicon entries.generated

The Hebrew word קֶ֫רֶן (*qeren*) primarily means 'horn,' which can refer to a ram's horn, a musical instrument, or horn-like projections on an altar. It also has figurative meanings related to strength and can denote a flask or rays of light. The term קַרְנַ֫יִם (*qarnaim*) refers to a location conquered by Israel, likely in Bashan.

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon (full)

קֶ֫רֶן 75 n.f. horn

of ram

used as oil-flask

as wind instr.

(from curved shape of tusks)

fig. of pers., symbol of strength

of altar, horn-like projections at corners

hill (so in Ar., peak, isolated hill)

rays at his side(s) he had (of lightning-flashes in theoph.)

base

קַרְנַ֫יִם n.pr.loc. conquered by Isr.; prob. in Bashan

base

Brown-Driver-Briggs glosses

H7161a קֶ֫רֶן horn . . of ram

. used as oil-flask

. as wind instr.

. (from curved shape of tusks)

. fig. of pers., symbol of strength

. of altar, horn-like projections at corners

. hill (so in Ar., peak, isolated hill)

. rays at his side(s) he had (of lightning-flashes in theoph.)

H7161b קַרְנַ֫יִם conquered by Isr.; prob. in Bashan

Strong's Hebrew Dictionary

7161 qeren keh'-ren

from 7160; a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask,

cornet; by resembl. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner

(of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ray (of light);

figuratively, power:--X hill, horn.

see HEBREW for 07160

Translators Brief Hebrew Lexicon

קֶ֫רֶן (qe.ren) — horn.

1) horn

1a) horn

1b) of strength (fig)

1c) flask (container for oil)

1d) horn (as musical instrument)

1e) horn (of horn-like projections on the altar)

1f) of rays of light

1g) hill

Aramaic equivalent: qe.ren (קֶ֫רֶן "horn" H7162)

קַרְנַ֫יִם (qar.na.im) — Karnaim.

(BDB) Karnaim, a place conquered by Israel probably in Bashan

Another name of ash.te.rot qar.na.yim (עַשְׁתְּרֹת קַרְנַיִם "Ashteroth-karnaim" H6255)

Morphologythe parsing behind the code
Berean parsing
HNcfsc/Sp3ms — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffix
HNcfsc/Sp3ms
Bible dictionarieson the English sense
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

hiz: Used often in the King James Version with reference to a neuter or inanimate thing, or to a lower animal (Ge 1:11, "after his kind"; Le 1:16, "pluck away his crop"; Ac 12:10, "of his own accord"; 1Co 15:38, "his own body"), etc. the Revised Version (British and American) substitutes "its."

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