Psalms 94:16 — Word Study
WLCמִֽי־ יָק֣וּם לִ֭י עִם־ מְרֵעִ֑ים מִֽי־ יִתְיַצֵּ֥ב לִ֝י עִם־ פֹּ֥עֲלֵי אָֽוֶן׃
BSAWhomîy [what person, which one] will rise upqûwm▸ [stand against, take a stand] againstʻim the wickedrâʻaʻ [evil-doers, those who do evil] Whomîy [what person, which one] will standyâtsab▸ [take a position, be established] againstʻim the workerspâʻal [those who practice, do] of iniquityʼâven [evil, wickedness, unrighteousness]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| מִֽי־ | who? | Pronoun |
| יָק֣וּם | will he rise up | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| לִ֭י | for me | Preposition, suffix |
| עִם־ | with | Preposition |
| מְרֵעִ֑ים | evil-doers | Verb, Hiphil, participle (active) masculine plural |
| מִֽי־ | who? | Pronoun |
| יִתְיַצֵּ֥ב | will he take his stand | Verb, Hithpael, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| לִ֝י | for me | Preposition, suffix |
| עִם־ | with | Preposition |
| פֹּ֥עֲלֵי | [those who] do | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine plural common |
| אָֽוֶן׃ | wickedness | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
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| BSB | Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will stand for me against the workers of iniquity? |
| KJV | Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity? |
| ASV | Who will rise up for me against the evil-doers? Who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity? |
| YLT | Who riseth up for me with evil doers? Who stationeth himself for me with workers of iniquity? |
| WEB | Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will stand up for me against the evildoers? |
| BBE | Who will give me help against the sinners? and who will be my support against the workers of evil? |
Where they part company is יָק֣וּם — see How Translations Differ.
Two main questions are posed, each calling for a response about who will take action.







8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectמִי
verbקוּם
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Deep Study — Psalms 94:16
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Context — A Call for Support Against Evilgenerated
Psalms 94:16 reflects the psalmist's deep concern about the presence of wickedness and the need for someone to rise up against it. This plea highlights the struggle between good and evil, emphasizing the importance of standing firm against those who commit iniquity. The surrounding verses, such as Psalms 94:15 and Psalms 94:17, provide context for this urgent call for action.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 32:26–29 | So Moses stood at the entrance to the camp and said, “Whoever is for the LORD, come to me.” And all the Levites gathered around him. |
| 2 | Numbers 25:6–13 | Just then an Israelite man brought to his family a Midianite woman in the sight of Moses and the whole congregation of Israel while they were weeping at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. |
| 3 | Judges 5:23 | ‘Curse Meroz,’ says the angel of the LORD. ‘Bitterly curse her inhabitants; for they did not come to help the LORD, to help the LORD against the mighty.’ |
| 4 | 1 Kings 18:39–40 | When all the people saw this, they fell facedown and said, “The LORD, He is God! The LORD, He is God!” |
| 5 | 2 Kings 9:32 | He looked up at the window and called out, “Who is on my side? Who?” And two or three eunuchs looked down at him. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 15 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יָק֣וּם, ya.Kumgenerated
The verb קוּם (qum) means to rise or stand up. It is used here in the imperfect tense, indicating an action that is expected to occur, specifically in the third person masculine singular form. This construction suggests a call for someone to take a stand, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
In this context, the psalmist is asking who will rise up for him, indicating a need for support against wickedness. The verb carries connotations of establishing oneself in a position of authority or defense, which aligns with the psalmist's plea for help.
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
There are two main clauses in this verse, both beginning with the interrogative pronoun מִי (mi), meaning 'who?'. Each clause presents a question about who will take action, with the verbs יָק֣וּם (ya.Kum) and יִתְיַצֵּ֥ב (yit.ya.Tzev) indicating the actions of rising up and standing firm.
The structure emphasizes the urgency of the psalmist's request, as both questions are directed towards finding a person willing to act against evil.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates יָק֣וּם as ἀναστήσεταί (anastēsetai), which carries a similar meaning of rising up or standing. This choice reflects the translators' intent to convey the same sense of urgency and action present in the Hebrew.
The use of συμπαραστήσεταί (sumparestēsetai) for יִתְיַצֵּ֥ב emphasizes the idea of standing together, reinforcing the communal aspect of the psalmist's plea.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalms 94:16 asks who will stand up against the wicked and those who do evil. The psalmist is looking for support in the fight against wrongdoing, expressing a need for someone to take a stand alongside him.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
To rise up against the wicked means to take a stand or defend against those who commit evil acts, as the psalmist is calling for support in this struggle.
The psalmist is expressing a sense of urgency and need for allies in the fight against wickedness, emphasizing the importance of having support in times of moral struggle.
The evil referred to includes various forms of wrongdoing and iniquity, indicating a broad range of moral failings and injustices that the psalmist is concerned about.
This verse encourages individuals to consider who will stand against injustice and evil in their own lives and communities, prompting reflection on the importance of support and action in the face of wrongdoing.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- Who in my life can I stand alongside to fight against injustice?
- How can I be a voice for those who are oppressed or wronged?
- What actions can I take to support those who are standing against evil?
- In what ways can I strengthen my resolve to stand firm in my beliefs?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Augustine of Hippo references this verse in his exposition, highlighting the call for support against wickedness.
"Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Or who will take my part against the evil doers?" [Psalms 94:16].Early Church Fathers on Psalms 94 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 94:16 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleWho will rise up for me against the evildoers?.... These are the words of the psalmist, representing the church of God, under sore persecutions from the antichristian party; called "evildoers",
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Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryWho will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity? Who will rise up for me against the evil doers? The answer is contained in Psalms 94:17. Who else except Yahweh?
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleTo defend and help me. I looked hither and thither, and called to my friends for their help, saying, Who will, & c.? but none of them appeared, but God alone helped me, as he saith in the next verse.
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 94:16 Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? [or] who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?Ver. 16. Who will rise up for me] q.d. But a very few fast friends find I at court, Jonathan excepted. Some there are that will sprinkle me with court holy water, as they say, give glossing speeches; but it is little that they will do, and yet less that they will suffer for me. Faithful friends, saith one, are gone on pilgrimage, and their return is uncertain.
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(16) Rise up.—Stand up—i.e., as champion. (Comp. 2 Samuel 23:11, of the exploit of Shammah, the son of Agee the Hararite; comp. Psalms 2:2.)
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AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 16. Who will rise up for me] Who is he that shall be the deliverer of thy people? Who will come to our assistance against these wicked Babylonians?
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges16–19. Israel has no champion but Jehovah. Experience has proved His goodness. The Psalmist is partly speaking in the name of the people even when he uses the singular (Psalms 94:16-18; Psalms 94:23, our God), partly expressing his own personal feelings (Psalms 94:19).
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleWho will rise up for me against the evil-doers?... - This is the language of the psalmist.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 94 →The verse in English, compared — 16 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will stand for me against the workers of iniquity?
Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will stand up for me against the evildoers?
Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will stand for me against the workers of iniquity?
Who will rise up to defend me against the wicked? Who will stand up for me against the evildoers?
Tyndale line
Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?
Who will rise up for me against the evil-doers? Who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?
Who will rise up for me against the evil-doers? who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?
Who will rise up for me against the evil-doers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?
Who will rise vp with me against the wicked? or who will take my part against the workers of iniquitie?
Strictly literal
Who will rise up for me against the evil-doers? who will stand for me against the workers of iniquity?
Who riseth up for me with evil doers? Who stationeth himself for me with workers of iniquity?
Who rises up for me with evildoers? Who stations himself for me with workers of iniquity?
Who will rise up for me against evil-doers? or who will stand forward for me against the workers of wickedness?
Who will rise up to defend me against the evildoers? Who will stand up for me against the wicked?
Simplified
Who came to my defense against the wicked; who stood up for me against those who do evil?
Who will give me help against the sinners? and who will be my support against the workers of evil?
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 94:16 reads, "Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will stand for me against the workers of iniquity?" The Septuagint agrees with this text, matching all 11 words in a word-by-word correspondence, although its word order and articles differ. The Dead Sea Scrolls, particularly 1Q10 and 4Q84, contain fragments that partially preserve the verse, with some words restored and others supplied by an editor, but they also align with the Masoretic Text's overall meaning and structure. Thus, the primary witnesses agree on the core content of the verse, with minor variations in preservation and wording.
מִֽי־ יָק֣וּם לִ֭י עִם־ מְרֵעִ֑ים מִֽי־ יִתְיַצֵּ֥ב לִ֝י עִם־ פֹּ֥עֲלֵי אָֽוֶן׃
11 of the 11 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.
[מי] [יקום] [ל׳י] [עם] [מרעים] מי יתיצב [ל׳י] [עם] פעלי און
1 word on the leather — 3 partly restored, 7 supplied entire by an editor.
[מי] [יקום] [ל׳י] [עם] [מרעים] [מי] [יתיצב] [ל׳י] [עם] פעלי [און]
nothing on the leather here — 1 partly restored, 10 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 94:16
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.
מִי (mi) is an interrogative pronoun primarily used to ask about persons, meaning 'who?' or 'whose?'. It can also appear in rhetorical questions and has some idiomatic uses, such as 'who among...?' or 'whosoever'. The word is rarely applied to things, and its forms can vary in emphasis.
מִי 423 pron.interrog. who? of persons
מִי is rarely used of things, and usually where persons are understood or implied
in the gen. whose
in an indirect qu.
מִי ב׳ who among … ?
strengthened and emph. forms of interrog.
various rhetorical uses whose
מִי may sometimes be rendered whosoever, though, as the examples will shew, it does not really mean it
once, following a verb, any one
base
H4310 מִי who? of persons . מִי is rarely used of things, and usually where persons are understood or implied
. in the gen. whose
. in an indirect qu.
. מִי ב׳ who among … ?
. strengthened and emph. forms of interrog.
. various rhetorical uses whose
. מִי may sometimes be rendered whosoever, though, as the examples will shew, it does not really mean it
. once, following a verb, any one
4310 miy me
an interrogative pronoun of persons, as 4100 is of things,
who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also
(indefinitely) whoever; often used in oblique construction
with prefix or suffix:--any (man), X he, X him, + O that!
what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), + would to God.
see HEBREW for 04100
מִי (mi) — who?.
who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Part — PronounHPi
The Hebrew word קוּם (qum) is a primitive root meaning 'to rise' and encompasses a range of actions such as standing, becoming powerful, and establishing. It can imply a sudden or hostile rise, as well as the act of fulfilling or confirming something. The entries also note various grammatical forms, indicating its use in different contexts, including raising up or causing to stand.
לֵב קָמָי prob. late Atbash Je 51:1.
ref
קוּם 628 vb. arise, stand up, stand
Qal 460
arise
arise, in hostile sense (oft. with idea of suddenness)
arise, abs., = become powerful
arise = come on the scene, appear, of leader, prophet
arise for, i.e. to become
arise for action
arise (out of inaction), introducing some specific deed
esp. arise = start, make a move, to go somewhere
stand
Pi.
fulfil
confirm, ratify
confirm, establish
impose, an obligation
Pō‛l. raise up
Hithpō‛l. raise oneself, = rise up
Hiph.
146cause to arise, raise
raise, set up, stones
erect, build
fig, of setting up law
raise up = bring on the scene
raise up = rouse, stir up
instigate, build
fig, of setting up law
raise up = constitute
cause to stand
Hoph. be raised up
base
H6965a לֵב קָמָי prob. late Atbash H6965b קוּם arise, stand up, stand .. arise
. arise, in hostile sense (oft. with idea of suddenness)
. arise, abs., = become powerful
. arise = come on the scene, appear, of leader, prophet
. arise for, i.e. to become
. . arise for action
. arise (out of inaction), introducing some specific deed
. esp. arise = start, make a move, to go somewhere
. stand
. . fulfil
. . confirm, ratify
. confirm, establish
. impose, an obligation
. raise up
. raise oneself, = rise up
. . cause to arise, raise
. . raise, set up, stones
. erect, build
. fig, of setting up law
. raise up = bring on the scene
. . raise up = rouse, stir up
. instigate, build
. fig, of setting up law
. raise up = constitute
. cause to stand
. be raised up
6965 quwm koom
a primitive root; to rise (in various applications, literal,
figurative, intensive and causative):--abide, accomplish, X
be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, X be dim, endure, X
enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift
up (again), make, X but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise
(up), rear (up), remain, (a-)rise (up) (again, against), rouse
up, set (up), (e-)stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up,
strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -
rising).
קָמָי (qa.may) — (Leb)-kamai.
Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B)
§ -Kamai = "my adversary"
Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
קוּם (qum) — to arise: rise.
: rise/get_going
1) to rise, arise, stand, rise up, stand up
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to arise
1a2) to arise (hostile sense)
1a3) to arise, become powerful
1a4) to arise, come on the scene
1a5) to stand
1a5a) to maintain oneself
1a5b) to be established, be confirmed
1a5c) to stand, endure
1a5d) to be fixed
1a5e) to be valid
1a5f) to be proven
1a5g) to be fulfilled
1a5h) to persist
1a5i) to be set, be fixed
1b) (Piel)
1b1) to fulfil
1b2) to confirm, ratify, establish, impose
1c) (Polel) to raise up
1d) (Hithpael) to raise oneself, rise up
1e) (Hiphil)
1e1) to cause to arise, raise
1e2) to raise, set up, erect, build
1e3) to raise up, bring on the scene
1e4) to raise up, rouse, stir up, investigate
1e5) to raise up, constitute
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
נִי (ni) — me.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 1st person singular
HR/Sp1bs — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp1bs
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.
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
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
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
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
Prep — PrepositionHR
רָעַע (ra`a`) is a Hebrew verb with meanings related to being evil or breaking. It encompasses a range of concepts from moral wickedness to physical shattering. The entries indicate that it can refer to causing harm or injury, as well as being displeasing or sad. There is a notable distinction in the lexicons regarding its use in ethical contexts versus physical breaking.
[רָעַע] 98 vb. denom. be evil, bad
Qal
be displeasing
be sad
be injurious, evil
be evil, wicked, ethically
Niph. suffer hurt
Hiph. 70
do an injury, hurt
do evil, wickedly
base
[רָעַע] vb. break
Qal
trans. can one break iron, iron out of the north ?
intrans. break = be broken
Hithpō‛. the earth is broken asunder
base
H7489a רָעַע vb. denom. be evil, bad H7489b רָעַע break
7489 ra`a` raw-ah'
a primitive root; properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking
to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing,
i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally):--afflict,
associate selves (by mistake for 7462), break (down, in
pieces), + displease, (be, bring, do) evil (doer, entreat,
man), show self friendly (by mistake for 7462), do harm, (do)
hurt, (behave self, deal) ill, X indeed, do mischief, punish,
still, vex, (do) wicked (doer, -ly), be (deal, do) worse.
see HEBREW for 07462
see HEBREW for 07462
רָעַע (ra.a) — be evil.
1) to be bad, be evil
1a)(Qal)
1a1) to be displeasing
1a2) to be sad
1a3) to be injurious, be evil
1a4) to be wicked, be evil (ethically)
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to do an injury or hurt
1b2) to do evil or wickedly
1b3) mischief (participle)
רָעַע (ra.a) — to shatter.
1) to break, shatter
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to break
1a2) broken (participle)
1a3) to be broken
1b) (Hithpolel) to be broken, be broken in pieces, be broken asunder
V-Hiphil — Verb · Hiphil · participle (active) masculine pluralHVhrmpa
e-v'-l-doo'-erz mere`im; from ra`-a`; kakopoios, always plural:
Malefactors or offenders of God's law. Used generally of the ungodly, as, "Fret not thyself because of evil-doers." (Ps 37:1). Sometimes also of personal offenders: "He hath delivered the soul of the needy from the hand of evil-doers." (Jer 20:13).
מִי (mi) is an interrogative pronoun primarily used to ask about persons, meaning 'who?' or 'whose?'. It can also appear in rhetorical questions and has some idiomatic uses, such as 'who among...?' or 'whosoever'. The word is rarely applied to things, and its forms can vary in emphasis.
מִי 423 pron.interrog. who? of persons
מִי is rarely used of things, and usually where persons are understood or implied
in the gen. whose
in an indirect qu.
מִי ב׳ who among … ?
strengthened and emph. forms of interrog.
various rhetorical uses whose
מִי may sometimes be rendered whosoever, though, as the examples will shew, it does not really mean it
once, following a verb, any one
base
H4310 מִי who? of persons . מִי is rarely used of things, and usually where persons are understood or implied
. in the gen. whose
. in an indirect qu.
. מִי ב׳ who among … ?
. strengthened and emph. forms of interrog.
. various rhetorical uses whose
. מִי may sometimes be rendered whosoever, though, as the examples will shew, it does not really mean it
. once, following a verb, any one
4310 miy me
an interrogative pronoun of persons, as 4100 is of things,
who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also
(indefinitely) whoever; often used in oblique construction
with prefix or suffix:--any (man), X he, X him, + O that!
what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), + would to God.
see HEBREW for 04100
מִי (mi) — who?.
who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Part — PronounHPi
The Hebrew word יָצַב (yatsab) primarily means to stand or to station oneself, particularly in the Hithpael form, which indicates a reflexive action. It encompasses the ideas of placing, setting, or presenting oneself. The entries do not indicate any significant disagreement among lexicons.
[יָצַב] vb. only Hithp. set or station oneself, take one's stand
base
H3320 יָצַב only Hithp. set or station oneself, take one's stand
3320 yatsab yaw-tsab'
a primitive root; to place (any thing so as to stay);
reflexively, to station, offer, continue:--present selves,
remaining, resort, set (selves), (be able to, can, with-)
stand (fast, forth, -ing, still, up).
יָצַב (ya.tsav) — to stand.
1) to place, set, stand, set or station oneself, present oneself
1a) (Hithpael) to station oneself, take one's stand, stand, present oneself, stand with someone
Aramaic equivalent: ye.tsav (יְצַב "to know" H3321)
V-Hithpael-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Hithpael · imperfect third person masculine singularHVti3ms
נִי (ni) — me.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 1st person singular
HR/Sp1bs — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp1bs
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.
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
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מֵעִם 72 from with or beside
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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
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
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
Prep — PrepositionHR
פָּעַל (pa'al) is a Hebrew verb meaning to do or make, often used in a systematic or habitual sense. It encompasses actions like committing, ordaining, and working, with a poetic nuance compared to the more common verb for 'to do' (עָשָׂה). The entries consistently highlight its usage in the Qal stem, emphasizing its foundational role in expressing action.
פָּעַל 67 vb. do, make (poet. for עָשָׂה)
Qal
do
make
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H6466 פָּעַל do, make (poet. for עָשָׂה)
6466 pa`al paw-al'
a primitive root; to do or make (systematically and
habitually), especially to practise:--commit, (evil-)
do(-er), make(-r), ordain, work(-er).
פָּעַל (pa.al) — to work.
1) to do, make
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to do
1a2) to make
V-Qal — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine plural commonHVqrmpc
אָ֫וֶן (aven) encompasses meanings related to trouble, sorrow, and wickedness. It may also refer to idolatry and the concept of vanity or nothingness. The entries suggest a range of negative connotations, including affliction and iniquity, indicating a strong moral or ethical dimension. There are no significant disagreements among the lexicons.
אָ֫וֶן 85 n.m. trouble, sorrow, wickedness
trouble, sorrow
idolatry
trouble of iniquity, wickedness
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H205 אָ֫וֶן trouble, sorrow, wickedness
205 'aven aw-ven'
from an unused root perhaps meaning properly, to pant (hence,
to exert oneself, usually in vain; to come to naught);
strictly nothingness; also trouble. vanity, wickedness;
specifically an idol:--affliction, evil, false, idol,
iniquity, mischief, mourners(-ing), naught, sorrow, unjust,
unrighteous, vain ,vanity, wicked(-ness). Compare 369.
see HEBREW for 0369
אָ֫וֶן (a.ven) — evil: wickedness.
1) trouble, wickedness, sorrow
1a) trouble, sorrow
1b) idolatry
1c) trouble of iniquity, wickedness
Also means: a.ven (אָ֫וֶן ": trouble" H0205H)
אָ֫וֶן (a.ven) — evil: trouble.
1) trouble, wickedness, sorrow
1a) trouble, sorrow
1b) idolatry
1c) trouble of iniquity, wickedness
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
wik'-ed-nes:
1. In the Old Testament:
The state of being wicked; a mental disregard for justice, righteousness, truth, honor, virtue; evil in thought and life; depravity; sinfulness; criminality. See SIN. Many words are rendered "wickedness." There are many synonyms for wickedness in English and also in the Hebrew. Pride and vanity lead to it: "All the proud, and all that work wickedness (rish`ah) shall be stubble" (Mal 4:1). Akin to this is the word `awen, "iniquity," "vanity": "She eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness" (Pr 30:20). Then we have the word hawwah, meaning "mischief," "calamity," coming from inward intent upon evil: "Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in…
