Psalms 91:1 — Word Study
WLCיֹ֭שֵׁב בְּסֵ֣תֶר עֶלְי֑וֹן בְּצֵ֥ל שַׁ֝דַּ֗י יִתְלוֹנָֽן׃
BSAHe who dwellsyâshab [lives, resides, sits] in the shelterçêther [secret place, protection] of the Most Highʻelyôwn [the supreme God, Almighty] will abidelûwn▸ [rest, remain, lodge] in the shadowtsêl [shade, care] of the AlmightyShadday [Shadday, all-powerful]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| יֹ֭שֵׁב | [one who] dwells | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine singular |
| בְּסֵ֣תֶר | in [the] shelter of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| עֶלְי֑וֹן | [the] Most High | Adj |
| בְּצֵ֥ל | in [the] shadow of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| שַׁ֝דַּ֗י | [the] Almighty | Noun proper |
| יִתְלוֹנָֽן׃ | he will lodge | Verb, Hithpael, imperfect third person masculine singular |
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| BSB | He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. |
| KJV | He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. |
| ASV | He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. |
| YLT | He who is dwelling In the secret place of the Most High, In the shade of the Mighty lodgeth habitually, |
| WEB | He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. |
| BBE | Happy is he whose resting-place is in the secret of the Lord, and under the shade of the wings of the Most High; |
Where they part company is יֹ֭שֵׁב — see How Translations Differ.
One main clause with additional phrases that clarify the location and state of being.
8 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Psalms 91:1
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Context — God's Protectiongenerated
Psalm 91:1 speaks of the safety found in God, describing Him as a shelter and refuge. The following verses expand on this theme, assuring the believer of God's deliverance and care in times of trouble, emphasizing trust in the Lord as a fortress and protector.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 27:5 | For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock. |
| 2 | Psalm 31:20 | You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues. |
| 3 | Psalm 32:7 | You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah |
| 4 | Psalm 52:8 | But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in the loving devotion of God forever and ever. |
| 5 | Psalm 61:3–4 | For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 18 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יֹ֭שֵׁב, Yo.shevgenerated
The word יָשַׁב (yashab) is a participle meaning to dwell or sit, indicating a state of being settled or established in a place. It conveys the idea of residing in a secure location, suggesting a deep, abiding presence in God's protective care.
This verb is in the active masculine singular form, indicating a singular subject who actively dwells. The usage here emphasizes a continual state of residing in God's shelter, highlighting the relationship between the believer and the divine.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb יֹ֭שֵׁב governs the entire verse, indicating the subject's action of dwelling. The structure includes a prepositional phrase describing the location of dwelling, followed by another prepositional phrase indicating the shadow where one will abide.
The sentence's flow emphasizes the relationship of the subject to God's shelter and shadow, presenting a clear picture of safety and refuge.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates יֹ֭שֵׁב as κατοικῶν (katoikōn), which also means to dwell or inhabit. This choice aligns closely with the Hebrew meaning, reinforcing the idea of residing in a secure place.
The term κατοικῶν suggests a settled presence, similar to the Hebrew, emphasizing the stability and safety found in God's shelter.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 91:1 tells us that those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in His shadow. This verse assures believers of God's protection and care, encouraging trust in Him as a refuge.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
To dwell in the shelter of the Most High means to live in close relationship with God, finding safety and protection in His presence.
This verse is part of a larger theme in the psalm that emphasizes God's faithfulness and ability to protect His people from harm, as seen in the following verses.
The shadow of the Almighty symbolizes God's protective presence, offering comfort and safety to those who trust in Him.
You can apply this verse by seeking a deeper relationship with God, trusting Him for protection and guidance in your daily life.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I experienced God's protection in my life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper relationship with God, dwelling in His presence?
- What does it mean for me to find refuge in God during difficult times?
- How can I encourage others to trust in God's protection as described in this psalm?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early church fathers often referenced this psalm to illustrate God's protective nature. Here are some quotations that reflect their interpretations.
When the great David heard and understood this, he [David] said to him “who dwells in the shelter of the most High; He will overshadow you with his shoulders,” which is the same as being behind God (for the shoulder is on the back of the…Early Church Fathers on Psalms 91 →
“Say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God.’ ” I am hemmed in by enemies. You, therefore, are my refuge. “ ‘In whom I will trust.’ For he will rescue you from the snare of the hunters.’ ” Note carefully that the psalmist did not…Early Church Fathers on Psalms 91 →
“Nor the attack of the noonday demon.” This is better expressed by the Greek. Symptosis implies a chance occurrence when something strange happens unexpectedly; or symptoma may denote a disaster in which many perish at the same time.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 91 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 91:1 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleHe that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High,.... Or the Supreme; a title of God, who is superior to all beings, the Creator and Preserver of them, God over all, higher than the highest of
Read John Gill on Psalms 91 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryHe that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Kimchi says the older Rabbis ascribed this psalm to Moses. Israel's exemption from the Egyptian plagues answers to the psalm.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 91 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BiblePsalms 91 THE . The penman of this Psalm is uncertain. The occasion of it seems to have been that great pestilence recorded 2Sa 24 The psalmist representeth the state of the godly, ,2. Their safety, and place of habitation, . Comfortable promises of God’ s preserving them, , of his support and salvation, . The secret place; or, hiding-place. He that makes God his habitation and refuge, as he is called below, , resorting to him, and relying upon him in his dangers and difficulties, shall not be disappointed of his hope, but shall find a quiet and safe repose under the Divine protection. A shadow in Scripture phrase commonly signifies protection. See , &c.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 91 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.Ver. 1. He that dwelleth in the secret place, &c.] The safety of a saint is in this whole psalm ( Quo nihil neque solidius neque splendidius dici potest) set forth to the life, Verbis vivis, animatis sententiis et spiritus fervore flagrantissimo. Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty] Under the pleasant and assured defence of God; he shall lodge under the shadow of Shaddai, and there sing away care and fear.
Read John Trapp on Psalms 91 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(1, 2) He . . . I.—The especial difficulty of this psalm, its abrupt changes of person, meets us at the outset. The text literally rendered, runs: “He sitting in the hiding place of the Most High; In the shadow of the Almighty he lodgeth, I say to Jehovah, My refuge and my fortress, My God, I trust in Him. The change in the last clause presents no particular difficulty, as many similar instances occur; but that from the third person, in the first verse, to the first, in the second, is very awkward, and many shifts have been adopted to get out of it. The best is to supply the word blessed: “Blessed is he that,” &c[16] The different names for God employed here should be noticed. By their…
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 91 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BiblePSALM XCI The safety of the godly man, and his confidence, 1, 2. How he is defended and preserved, 3-10. The angels of God are his servants, 11, 12; and he shall tread on the necks of his adversaries, 13. What God says of, and promises to, such a person, 14-16. NOTES ON PSALM XCI This Psalm has no title in the Hebrew; nor can it be determined on what occasion or by whom it was composed. It is most likely by the author of the preceding; and is written as a part of it, by fifteen of Kennicott's and De Rossi's MSS., commencing before the repetition of the four last words of the ninetieth. It is allowed to be one of the finest Psalms in the whole collection. Of it Simon de Muis has said: "It is…
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 91 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges1, 2. The theme of the Psalm; Jehovah a secure defence for those who take refuge in Him.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 91 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleHe that dwelleth - Everyone that so dwells. The proposition is universal, and is designed to embrace all who are in this condition. It is true of one; it is true of all.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 91 →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
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
As for you, the one who lives in the shelter of the sovereign One, and resides in the protective shadow of the mighty king –
Tyndale line
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Who so dwelleth in the secrete of the most High, shall abide in the shadowe of the Almightie.
Strictly literal
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
He who is dwelling In the secret place of the Most High, In the shade of the Mighty lodgeth habitually,
He who is dwelling || In the secret place of the Most High, || Habitually lodges in the shade of the Mighty,
He who sitteth under the secret protection of the Most High, shall rest under the shadow of the Almighty.
He who lives in the shelter of the Most High will stay in the shadow of the Almighty.
From the Latin
A psalm of a canticle on the sabbath day.
Simplified
Those who live under the protection of the Most High are kept safe by the Almighty.
Happy is he whose resting-place is in the secret of the Lord, and under the shade of the wings of the Most High;
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 of Psalms 91:1 reads: "יֹ֭שֵׁב בְּסֵ֣תֶר עֶלְי֑וֹן בְּצֵ֥ל שַׁ֝דַּ֗י יִתְלוֹנָֽן׃" which translates to "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty." The Septuagint, while preserving the same essential meaning, presents the words in a different order and structure, but all six words match in content. Therefore, both the Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree on the fundamental message of the verse, indicating a shared understanding of this passage across these ancient witnesses.
יֹ֭שֵׁב בְּסֵ֣תֶר עֶלְי֑וֹן בְּצֵ֥ל שַׁ֝דַּ֗י יִתְלוֹנָֽן׃
6 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.
Lexicons — every word in Psalms 91:1
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.
יָשַׁב (yashab) is a Hebrew verb meaning to sit, remain, or dwell. It encompasses a range of actions from simply sitting down to more complex ideas like establishing a home or causing a place to be inhabited. The entries indicate various forms, including Qal (to sit), Niphal (to be inhabited), and Hiphil (to cause to dwell). There is an Aramaic equivalent, יְתִב (ye.tiv), meaning 'to dwell'.
יָשַׁב 1090 vb. sit, remain, dwell
Qal
sit
sit, sit down
sit down
sit = be set (as a jewel)
remain, stay, tarry
with special emphasis of qualifying phr.
dwell, have one’s abode
of a land or city, sit, abide, seated in its place, fig. for be inhabited
Niph. be inhabited, of land
Pi. and they shall set their encampments in thee
Hiph.
cause to sit
cause to abide
cause to dwell
cause cities to be inhabited
marry (prop. give a dwelling to)
Hoph. and ye be made to dwell alone in the midst of the land
base
H3427 יָשַׁב sit, remain, dwell
3427 yashab yaw-shab'
a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as
judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to
remain; causatively, to settle, to marry:--(make to)
abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease
self, endure, establish, X fail, habitation, haunt, (make to)
inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, X marry(-ing),
(bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(- tle),
(down-)sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate),
take, tarry.
יָשַׁב (ya.shav) — to dwell.
1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to sit, sit down
1a2) to be set
1a3) to remain, stay
1a4) to dwell, have one's abode
1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited
1c) (Piel) to set, place
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to cause to sit
1d2) to cause to abide, set
1d3) to cause to dwell
1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited
1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to)
1e) (Hophal)
1e1) to be inhabited
1e2) to make to dwell
Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
V-Qal — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine singularHVqrmsa
סֵ֫תֶר (se.ter) refers to concepts of covering, hiding, and secrecy, encompassing both literal and figurative meanings. It can denote a hiding place or shelter, as well as the idea of secrecy, including slanderous speech. The feminine form, סִתְרָה (sit.rah), specifically means shelter or protection, with a reference to Deuteronomy 32:38.
ref
H5643a סֵ֫תֶר covering, hiding-place, secrecy H5643b סִתְרָה shelter, protection
5643 cether say'-ther
or (feminine) cithrah (Deut. 32:38), {sith-raw'}; from 5641;
a cover (in a good or a bad, a literal or a figurative
sense):--backbiting, covering, covert, X disguise(-th),
hiding place, privily, protection, secret(-ly, place).
see HEBREW for 05641
סֵ֫תֶר (se.ter) — secrecy.
1) covering, shelter, hiding place, secrecy
1a) covering, cover
1b) hiding place, shelter, secret place
1c) secrecy
1c1) secrecy (of tongue being slanderous)
סִתְרָה (sit.rah) — shelter.
shelter, protection
Prep | N-ms — 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…
עֶלְיוֹן (elyown) means 'high' or 'upper,' and is used to describe both physical elevations, such as the upper part of Bethhoron, and metaphorical heights, referring to God as the 'Most High.' It can also denote rulers, including monarchs and angelic beings. The term is derived from a root meaning elevation.
עֶלְיוֹן 22 adj.
high
upper Bethhoron, the upper (opp. lower) of house
base
עֶלְיוֹן n.m. Highest, Most High
name of God
of rulers, either monarchs or angel-princes
base
H5945a עֶלְיוֹן . high
. upper Bethhoron, the upper (opp. lower) of house
H5945b עֶלְיוֹן Highest, Most High . name of God
. of rulers, either monarchs or angel-princes
5945 'elyown el-yone'
from 5927; an elevation, i.e. (adj.) lofty (compar.); as
title, the Supreme:--(Most, on) high(-er, -est),
upper(-most).
see HEBREW for 05927
עֶלְיוֹן (el.yon) — high.
adj
1) high, upper
1a) of Davidic king exalted above monarchs
עֶלְיוֹן (el.yon) — Most High.
Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
עֶלְיוֹן (el.yon) — Upper (Beth Horon).
Combined with bet cho.ron (בֵּית חוֹרֹן " Beth-horon" H1032H)
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עֶלְיוֹן (el.yon) — (LORD) Most High.
Combined with ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068)
Adj — AdjHAamsa
צֵל (tsel) means 'shadow' or 'shade,' encompassing both literal and figurative uses. It can refer to a physical shadow, as well as a protective shade or a symbol of life's transience. The word is derived from a root meaning to shade, and it is related to another term, צֵלֶל (tselel), which also means 'shadow.'
H6738 צֵל shadow
6738 tsel tsale
from 6751; shade, whether literal or figurative:--defence,
shade(-ow).
see HEBREW for 06751
צֵל (tsel) — shadow.
1) shadow, shade
1a) shadow (on dial)
1b) shadow, shade (as protection)
1c) shadow (symbolic of transitoriness of life)
Also means: tse.lel (צֵלֶל "shadow" H6752)
Prep | N-ms — 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…
שַׁדַּי (Shadday) is a Hebrew word meaning 'Almighty' and is often used to refer to God. It is derived from a root that suggests self-sufficiency. The entries indicate that this term emphasizes God's power and might, and it is recognized as another name for the LORD (יהוה).
שַׁדַּי 48 n.m.dei (etym. dub. (1) (self-)sufficient. (2) = Almighty)
base
H7706 שַׁדַּי (etym. dub. (1) (self-)sufficient. (2) = Almighty)
7706 Shadday shad-dah'-ee
from 7703; the Almighty:--Almighty.
see HEBREW for 07703
שַׁדַּי (shad.day) — Almighty.
Shaddai, the Almighty (God)
Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
This name means almighty, most powerful
N-proper — Noun properHNpt
ol-mit'-i:
(1) (shaddai (Ge 17:1)): Found in the Old Testament forty-eight times, most of these in the Book of Job; it occurs either alone or in combination with 'el, "God"). The root meaning is uncertain.
(2) (pantokrator), the exclusive translation of this Greek word in the New Testament, found principally in Re (nine times), once besides (2Co 6:18). Its occurrence in the Apocrypha is frequent. See GOD, NAMES OF.
לוּן (luwn) is a Hebrew verb meaning to lodge or pass the night, and it can also imply abiding or remaining. It has a negative connotation when referring to murmuring or complaining. The word can be used in various forms, including Qal, Hiphil, and Hithpalpel, indicating different nuances of lodging and grumbling.
לוּן, לִין vb. lodge, pass the night, fig. abide
Qal
lodge, pass the night
fig. abide, remain
Hiph. cause to rest, lodge
Hithpalp. dwell, abide, of eagle
base
[לוּן] vb. murmur
Niph. murmur against
Hiph. murmur; cause to murmur
base
H3885a לוּן, לִין lodge, pass the night, fig. abide H3885b לוּן murmur
3885 luwn loon
or liyn {leen}; a primitive root; to stop (usually over
night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad
sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to
complain):--abide (all night), continue, dwell, endure,
grudge, be left, lie all night, (cause to) lodge (all night,
in, -ing, this night), (make to) murmur, remain, tarry (all
night, that night).
לוּן (lun) — to lodge.
1) to lodge, stop over, pass the night, abide
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to lodge, pass the night
1a2) to abide, remain (fig.)
1b) (Hiphil) to cause to rest, lodge
1c) (Hithpalpel) to dwell, abide
לוּן (lun) — to grumble.
1) to grumble, complain, murmur
1a) (Niphal) to grumble, murmur
1b) (Hiphil) to complain, cause to grumble
V-r-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Hithpael · imperfect third person masculine singularHVti3ms
loj (lin; kataskenoo, etc.): To stay or dwell, temporarily, as for the night (Ge 32:13,21; Nu 22:8; Jos 2:1 the King James Version; Jos 4:3; Lu 13:19; Mt 21:17, aulizomai), or permanently (Ru 1:16). In Isa 1:8, "a lodge (melunah) in a garden of cucumbers," the meaning is "hut," "cottage." "Evil thoughts" are said to "lodge" in the wicked (Jer 4:14).
Lodge
A shed for a watchman in a garden (Isa. 1:8). The Hebrew name melunah is rendered “cottage” (q.v.) in Isa. 24:20. It also denotes a hammock or hanging-bed.
See GARDEN.