1 And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence.
וַיְהִ֣י׀ H1961
וַיְהִ֣י׀
Strong's: H1961
Word #: 1 of 18
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
בְּחֹ֣דֶשׁ And it came to pass in the month H2320
בְּחֹ֣דֶשׁ And it came to pass in the month
Strong's: H2320
Word #: 2 of 18
the new moon; by implication, a month
נִיסָ֗ן Nisan H5212
נִיסָ֗ן Nisan
Strong's: H5212
Word #: 3 of 18
nisan, the first month of the jewish sacred year
שְׁנַ֥ת year H8141
שְׁנַ֥ת year
Strong's: H8141
Word #: 4 of 18
a year (as a revolution of time)
עֶשְׂרִ֛ים in the twentieth H6242
עֶשְׂרִ֛ים in the twentieth
Strong's: H6242
Word #: 5 of 18
twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
לְאַרְתַּחְשַׁ֥סְתְּא of Artaxerxes H783
לְאַרְתַּחְשַׁ֥סְתְּא of Artaxerxes
Strong's: H783
Word #: 6 of 18
artachshasta (or artaxerxes), a title (rather than name) of several persian kings
לַמֶּ֔לֶךְ it unto the king H4428
לַמֶּ֔לֶךְ it unto the king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 7 of 18
a king
הַיַּ֙יִן֙ that wine H3196
הַיַּ֙יִן֙ that wine
Strong's: H3196
Word #: 8 of 18
wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
לְפָנָֽיו׃ in his presence H6440
לְפָנָֽיו׃ in his presence
Strong's: H6440
Word #: 9 of 18
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
וָֽאֶשָּׂ֤א him and I took up H5375
וָֽאֶשָּׂ֤א him and I took up
Strong's: H5375
Word #: 10 of 18
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 11 of 18
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַיַּ֙יִן֙ that wine H3196
הַיַּ֙יִן֙ that wine
Strong's: H3196
Word #: 12 of 18
wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
וָֽאֶתְּנָ֣ה and gave H5414
וָֽאֶתְּנָ֣ה and gave
Strong's: H5414
Word #: 13 of 18
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
לַמֶּ֔לֶךְ it unto the king H4428
לַמֶּ֔לֶךְ it unto the king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 14 of 18
a king
וְלֹֽא H3808
וְלֹֽא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 15 of 18
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
הָיִ֥יתִי H1961
הָיִ֥יתִי
Strong's: H1961
Word #: 16 of 18
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
רַ֖ע Now I had not been beforetime sad H7451
רַ֖ע Now I had not been beforetime sad
Strong's: H7451
Word #: 17 of 18
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
לְפָנָֽיו׃ in his presence H6440
לְפָנָֽיו׃ in his presence
Strong's: H6440
Word #: 18 of 18
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
2 Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid,
וַיֹּאמֶר֩ said H559
וַיֹּאמֶר֩ said
Strong's: H559
Word #: 1 of 18
to say (used with great latitude)
לִ֨י H0
לִ֨י
Strong's: H0
Word #: 2 of 18
הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ Wherefore the king H4428
הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ Wherefore the king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 3 of 18
a king
מַדּ֣וּעַ׀ H4069
מַדּ֣וּעַ׀
Strong's: H4069
Word #: 4 of 18
what (is) known?; i.e., (by implication) (adverbially) why?
פָּנֶ֣יךָ unto me Why is thy countenance H6440
פָּנֶ֣יךָ unto me Why is thy countenance
Strong's: H6440
Word #: 5 of 18
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
רָעִ֗ים sad H7451
רָעִ֗ים sad
Strong's: H7451
Word #: 6 of 18
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
וְאַתָּה֙ H859
וְאַתָּה֙
Strong's: H859
Word #: 7 of 18
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
אֵֽינְךָ֣ H369
אֵֽינְךָ֣
Strong's: H369
Word #: 8 of 18
a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
חוֹלֶ֔ה seeing thou art not sick H2470
חוֹלֶ֔ה seeing thou art not sick
Strong's: H2470
Word #: 9 of 18
properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to stroke (in flattering), entreat
אֵ֣ין H369
אֵ֣ין
Strong's: H369
Word #: 10 of 18
a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
זֶ֔ה H2088
זֶ֔ה
Strong's: H2088
Word #: 11 of 18
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
כִּי H3588
כִּי
Strong's: H3588
Word #: 12 of 18
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אִ֖ם H518
אִ֖ם
Strong's: H518
Word #: 13 of 18
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
רֹ֣עַֽ this is nothing else but sorrow H7455
רֹ֣עַֽ this is nothing else but sorrow
Strong's: H7455
Word #: 14 of 18
badness (as marring), physically or morally
לֵ֑ב of heart H3820
לֵ֑ב of heart
Strong's: H3820
Word #: 15 of 18
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
וָֽאִירָ֖א afraid H3372
וָֽאִירָ֖א afraid
Strong's: H3372
Word #: 16 of 18
to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
הַרְבֵּ֥ה sore H7235
הַרְבֵּ֥ה sore
Strong's: H7235
Word #: 17 of 18
to increase (in whatever respect)
מְאֹֽד׃ Then I was very H3966
מְאֹֽד׃ Then I was very
Strong's: H3966
Word #: 18 of 18
properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or
3 And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchres, lieth waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire?
וָֽאֹמַ֣ר And said H559
וָֽאֹמַ֣ר And said
Strong's: H559
Word #: 1 of 18
to say (used with great latitude)
הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ Let the king H4428
הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ Let the king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 2 of 18
a king
הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ Let the king H4428
הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ Let the king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 3 of 18
a king
לְעוֹלָ֣ם for ever H5769
לְעוֹלָ֣ם for ever
Strong's: H5769
Word #: 4 of 18
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
יִֽחְיֶ֑ה live H2421
יִֽחְיֶ֑ה live
Strong's: H2421
Word #: 5 of 18
to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
מַדּ֜וּעַ H4069
מַדּ֜וּעַ
Strong's: H4069
Word #: 6 of 18
what (is) known?; i.e., (by implication) (adverbially) why?
לֹֽא H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 7 of 18
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יֵרְע֣וּ H7489
יֵרְע֣וּ
Strong's: H7489
Word #: 8 of 18
properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e., bad (physically, socially or morally)
פָנַ֗י why should not my countenance H6440
פָנַ֗י why should not my countenance
Strong's: H6440
Word #: 9 of 18
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
אֲשֶׁ֨ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 10 of 18
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
הָעִ֜יר when the city H5892
הָעִ֜יר when the city
Strong's: H5892
Word #: 11 of 18
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
בֵּית the place H1004
בֵּית the place
Strong's: H1004
Word #: 12 of 18
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
קִבְר֤וֹת sepulchres H6913
קִבְר֤וֹת sepulchres
Strong's: H6913
Word #: 13 of 18
a sepulcher
אֲבֹתַי֙ of my fathers H1
אֲבֹתַי֙ of my fathers
Strong's: H1
Word #: 14 of 18
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
חֲרֵבָ֔ה lieth waste H2720
חֲרֵבָ֔ה lieth waste
Strong's: H2720
Word #: 15 of 18
parched or ruined
וּשְׁעָרֶ֖יהָ and the gates H8179
וּשְׁעָרֶ֖יהָ and the gates
Strong's: H8179
Word #: 16 of 18
an opening, i.e., door or gate
אֻכְּל֥וּ thereof are consumed H398
אֻכְּל֥וּ thereof are consumed
Strong's: H398
Word #: 17 of 18
to eat (literally or figuratively)
בָאֵֽשׁ׃ with fire H784
בָאֵֽשׁ׃ with fire
Strong's: H784
Word #: 18 of 18
fire (literally or figuratively)
4 Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר said H559
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר said
Strong's: H559
Word #: 1 of 12
to say (used with great latitude)
לִי֙ H0
לִי֙
Strong's: H0
Word #: 2 of 12
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ Then the king H4428
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ Then the king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 3 of 12
a king
עַל H5921
עַל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 4 of 12
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
מַה H4100
מַה
Strong's: H4100
Word #: 5 of 12
properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
זֶּ֖ה H2088
זֶּ֖ה
Strong's: H2088
Word #: 6 of 12
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
אַתָּ֣ה H859
אַתָּ֣ה
Strong's: H859
Word #: 7 of 12
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
מְבַקֵּ֑שׁ unto me For what dost thou make request H1245
מְבַקֵּ֑שׁ unto me For what dost thou make request
Strong's: H1245
Word #: 8 of 12
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
וָֽאֶתְפַּלֵּ֔ל So I prayed H6419
וָֽאֶתְפַּלֵּ֔ל So I prayed
Strong's: H6419
Word #: 9 of 12
to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
אֶל H413
אֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 10 of 12
near, with or among; often in general, to
אֱלֹהֵ֖י to the God H430
אֱלֹהֵ֖י to the God
Strong's: H430
Word #: 11 of 12
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
הַשָּׁמָֽיִם׃ of heaven H8064
הַשָּׁמָֽיִם׃ of heaven
Strong's: H8064
Word #: 12 of 12
the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r
5 And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers' sepulchres, that I may build it.
וָֽאֹמַ֣ר And I said H559
וָֽאֹמַ֣ר And I said
Strong's: H559
Word #: 1 of 19
to say (used with great latitude)
הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ the king H4428
הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ the king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 2 of 19
a king
אִם H518
אִם
Strong's: H518
Word #: 3 of 19
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
עַל H5921
עַל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 4 of 19
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ the king H4428
הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ the king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 5 of 19
a king
ט֔וֹב If it please H2895
ט֔וֹב If it please
Strong's: H2895
Word #: 6 of 19
to be (transitively, do or make) good (or well) in the widest sense
וְאִם H518
וְאִם
Strong's: H518
Word #: 7 of 19
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
יִיטַ֥ב have found favour H3190
יִיטַ֥ב have found favour
Strong's: H3190
Word #: 8 of 19
to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
עַבְדְּךָ֖ and if thy servant H5650
עַבְדְּךָ֖ and if thy servant
Strong's: H5650
Word #: 9 of 19
a servant
לְפָנֶ֑יךָ in thy sight H6440
לְפָנֶ֑יךָ in thy sight
Strong's: H6440
Word #: 10 of 19
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
אֲשֶׁ֧ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֧ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 11 of 19
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
תִּשְׁלָחֵ֣נִי that thou wouldest send H7971
תִּשְׁלָחֵ֣נִי that thou wouldest send
Strong's: H7971
Word #: 12 of 19
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
אֶל H413
אֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 13 of 19
near, with or among; often in general, to
יְהוּדָ֗ה me unto Judah H3063
יְהוּדָ֗ה me unto Judah
Strong's: H3063
Word #: 14 of 19
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
אֶל H413
אֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 15 of 19
near, with or among; often in general, to
עִ֛יר unto the city H5892
עִ֛יר unto the city
Strong's: H5892
Word #: 16 of 19
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
קִבְר֥וֹת sepulchres H6913
קִבְר֥וֹת sepulchres
Strong's: H6913
Word #: 17 of 19
a sepulcher
אֲבֹתַ֖י of my fathers H1
אֲבֹתַ֖י of my fathers
Strong's: H1
Word #: 18 of 19
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
וְאֶבְנֶֽנָּה׃ that I may build H1129
וְאֶבְנֶֽנָּה׃ that I may build
Strong's: H1129
Word #: 19 of 19
to build (literally and figuratively)
6 And the king said unto me, (the queen also sitting by him,) For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou return? So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.
וַיֹּאמֶר֩ said H559
וַיֹּאמֶר֩ said
Strong's: H559
Word #: 1 of 19
to say (used with great latitude)
לִ֨י H0
לִ֨י
Strong's: H0
Word #: 2 of 19
הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ And the king H4428
הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ And the king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 3 of 19
a king
וְהַשֵּׁגַ֣ל׀ unto me (the queen H7694
וְהַשֵּׁגַ֣ל׀ unto me (the queen
Strong's: H7694
Word #: 4 of 19
a queen (from cohabitation)
יוֹשֶׁ֣בֶת also sitting H3427
יוֹשֶׁ֣בֶת also sitting
Strong's: H3427
Word #: 5 of 19
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
אֶצְל֗וֹ by him H681
אֶצְל֗וֹ by him
Strong's: H681
Word #: 6 of 19
a side; (as a preposition) near
עַד H5704
עַד
Strong's: H5704
Word #: 7 of 19
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
מָתַ֛י H4970
מָתַ֛י
Strong's: H4970
Word #: 8 of 19
properly, extent (of time); but used only adverbially (especially with other particle prefixes), when (either relative or interrogative)
יִֽהְיֶ֥ה H1961
יִֽהְיֶ֥ה
Strong's: H1961
Word #: 9 of 19
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
מַֽהֲלָכֲךָ֖ For how long shall thy journey H4109
מַֽהֲלָכֲךָ֖ For how long shall thy journey
Strong's: H4109
Word #: 10 of 19
a walk, i.e., a passage or a distance
וּמָתַ֣י H4970
וּמָתַ֣י
Strong's: H4970
Word #: 11 of 19
properly, extent (of time); but used only adverbially (especially with other particle prefixes), when (either relative or interrogative)
תָּשׁ֑וּב be and when wilt thou return H7725
תָּשׁ֑וּב be and when wilt thou return
Strong's: H7725
Word #: 12 of 19
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
וַיִּיטַ֤ב So it pleased H3190
וַיִּיטַ֤ב So it pleased
Strong's: H3190
Word #: 13 of 19
to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
לִפְנֵֽי H6440
לִפְנֵֽי
Strong's: H6440
Word #: 14 of 19
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ And the king H4428
הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ And the king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 15 of 19
a king
וַיִּשְׁלָחֵ֔נִי to send H7971
וַיִּשְׁלָחֵ֔נִי to send
Strong's: H7971
Word #: 16 of 19
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
וָֽאֶתְּנָ֥ה me and I set H5414
וָֽאֶתְּנָ֥ה me and I set
Strong's: H5414
Word #: 17 of 19
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
ל֖וֹ H0
ל֖וֹ
Strong's: H0
Word #: 18 of 19
זְמָֽן׃ him a time H2165
זְמָֽן׃ him a time
Strong's: H2165
Word #: 19 of 19
an appointed occasion
7 Moreover I said unto the king, If it please the king, let letters be given me to the governors beyond the river, that they may convey me over till I come into Judah;
וָֽאוֹמַר֮ Moreover I said H559
וָֽאוֹמַר֮ Moreover I said
Strong's: H559
Word #: 1 of 20
to say (used with great latitude)
הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ the king H4428
הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ the king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 2 of 20
a king
אִם H518
אִם
Strong's: H518
Word #: 3 of 20
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
עַל H5921
עַל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 4 of 20
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ the king H4428
הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ the king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 5 of 20
a king
ט֔וֹב If it please H2895
ט֔וֹב If it please
Strong's: H2895
Word #: 6 of 20
to be (transitively, do or make) good (or well) in the widest sense
אִגְּרוֹת֙ let letters H107
אִגְּרוֹת֙ let letters
Strong's: H107
Word #: 7 of 20
an epistle
יִתְּנוּ be given H5414
יִתְּנוּ be given
Strong's: H5414
Word #: 8 of 20
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
לִ֔י H0
לִ֔י
Strong's: H0
Word #: 9 of 20
עַֽל H5921
עַֽל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 10 of 20
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
פַּחֲו֖וֹת me to the governors H6346
פַּחֲו֖וֹת me to the governors
Strong's: H6346
Word #: 11 of 20
a prefect (of a city or small district)
עֵ֣בֶר beyond H5676
עֵ֣בֶר beyond
Strong's: H5676
Word #: 12 of 20
properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the jordan; ususally meaning
הַנָּהָ֑ר the river H5104
הַנָּהָ֑ר the river
Strong's: H5104
Word #: 13 of 20
a stream (including the sea; expectation the nile, euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
אֲשֶׁר֙ H834
אֲשֶׁר֙
Strong's: H834
Word #: 14 of 20
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יַֽעֲבִיר֔וּנִי that they may convey me over H5674
יַֽעֲבִיר֔וּנִי that they may convey me over
Strong's: H5674
Word #: 15 of 20
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
עַ֥ד H5704
עַ֥ד
Strong's: H5704
Word #: 16 of 20
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
אֲשֶׁר H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 17 of 20
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
אָב֖וֹא till I come H935
אָב֖וֹא till I come
Strong's: H935
Word #: 18 of 20
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
אֶל H413
אֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 19 of 20
near, with or among; often in general, to
יְהוּדָֽה׃ into Judah H3063
יְהוּדָֽה׃ into Judah
Strong's: H3063
Word #: 20 of 20
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
8 And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king's forest, that he may give me timber to make beams for the gates of the palace which appertained to the house, and for the wall of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me.
וְאִגֶּ֡רֶת And a letter H107
וְאִגֶּ֡רֶת And a letter
Strong's: H107
Word #: 1 of 30
an epistle
אֶל H413
אֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 2 of 30
near, with or among; often in general, to
אָסָף֩ unto Asaph H623
אָסָף֩ unto Asaph
Strong's: H623
Word #: 3 of 30
asaph, the name of three israelites, and of the family of the first
שֹׁמֵ֨ר the keeper H8104
שֹׁמֵ֨ר the keeper
Strong's: H8104
Word #: 4 of 30
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
הַפַּרְדֵּ֜ס forest H6508
הַפַּרְדֵּ֜ס forest
Strong's: H6508
Word #: 5 of 30
a park
אֲשֶׁ֣ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 6 of 30
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ And the king H4428
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ And the king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 7 of 30
a king
אֲשֶׁ֣ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 8 of 30
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
וַיִּתֶּן granted H5414
וַיִּתֶּן granted
Strong's: H5414
Word #: 9 of 30
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
לִ֣י H0
לִ֣י
Strong's: H0
Word #: 10 of 30
עֵצִ֡ים me timber H6086
עֵצִ֡ים me timber
Strong's: H6086
Word #: 11 of 30
a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
לְ֠קָרוֹת to make beams H7136
לְ֠קָרוֹת to make beams
Strong's: H7136
Word #: 12 of 30
to light upon (chiefly by accident); specifically, to impose timbers (for roof or floor)
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 13 of 30
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
שַֽׁעֲרֵ֨י for the gates H8179
שַֽׁעֲרֵ֨י for the gates
Strong's: H8179
Word #: 14 of 30
an opening, i.e., door or gate
הַבִּירָ֤ה of the palace H1002
הַבִּירָ֤ה of the palace
Strong's: H1002
Word #: 15 of 30
a castle or palace
אֲשֶׁר H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 16 of 30
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
וְלַבַּ֖יִת and for the house H1004
וְלַבַּ֖יִת and for the house
Strong's: H1004
Word #: 17 of 30
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
וּלְחוֹמַ֣ת and for the wall H2346
וּלְחוֹמַ֣ת and for the wall
Strong's: H2346
Word #: 18 of 30
a wall of protection
הָעִ֔יר of the city H5892
הָעִ֔יר of the city
Strong's: H5892
Word #: 19 of 30
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
וְלַבַּ֖יִת and for the house H1004
וְלַבַּ֖יִת and for the house
Strong's: H1004
Word #: 20 of 30
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
אֲשֶׁר H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 21 of 30
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
אָב֣וֹא that I shall enter into H935
אָב֣וֹא that I shall enter into
Strong's: H935
Word #: 22 of 30
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
אֵלָ֑יו H413
אֵלָ֑יו
Strong's: H413
Word #: 23 of 30
near, with or among; often in general, to
וַיִּתֶּן granted H5414
וַיִּתֶּן granted
Strong's: H5414
Word #: 24 of 30
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
לִ֣י H0
לִ֣י
Strong's: H0
Word #: 25 of 30
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ And the king H4428
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ And the king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 26 of 30
a king
כְּיַד hand H3027
כְּיַד hand
Strong's: H3027
Word #: 27 of 30
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
אֱלֹהַ֖י of my God H430
אֱלֹהַ֖י of my God
Strong's: H430
Word #: 28 of 30
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
הַטּוֹבָ֥ה me according to the good H2896
הַטּוֹבָ֥ה me according to the good
Strong's: H2896
Word #: 29 of 30
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
עָלָֽי׃ H5921
עָלָֽי׃
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 30 of 30
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
9 Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.
וָֽאָב֗וֹא Then I came H935
וָֽאָב֗וֹא Then I came
Strong's: H935
Word #: 1 of 16
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
אֶֽל H413
אֶֽל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 2 of 16
near, with or among; often in general, to
פַּֽחֲווֹת֙ to the governors H6346
פַּֽחֲווֹת֙ to the governors
Strong's: H6346
Word #: 3 of 16
a prefect (of a city or small district)
עֵ֣בֶר beyond H5676
עֵ֣בֶר beyond
Strong's: H5676
Word #: 4 of 16
properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the jordan; ususally meaning
הַנָּהָ֔ר the river H5104
הַנָּהָ֔ר the river
Strong's: H5104
Word #: 5 of 16
a stream (including the sea; expectation the nile, euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
וָֽאֶתְּנָ֣ה and gave H5414
וָֽאֶתְּנָ֣ה and gave
Strong's: H5414
Word #: 6 of 16
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
לָהֶ֔ם H0
לָהֶ֔ם
Strong's: H0
Word #: 7 of 16
אֵ֖ת H853
אֵ֖ת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 8 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אִגְּר֣וֹת letters H107
אִגְּר֣וֹת letters
Strong's: H107
Word #: 9 of 16
an epistle
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ Now the king H4428
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ Now the king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 10 of 16
a king
וַיִּשְׁלַ֤ח had sent H7971
וַיִּשְׁלַ֤ח had sent
Strong's: H7971
Word #: 11 of 16
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
עִמִּי֙ H5973
עִמִּי֙
Strong's: H5973
Word #: 12 of 16
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ Now the king H4428
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ Now the king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 13 of 16
a king
שָׂ֥רֵי captains H8269
שָׂ֥רֵי captains
Strong's: H8269
Word #: 14 of 16
a head person (of any rank or class)
חַ֖יִל of the army H2428
חַ֖יִל of the army
Strong's: H2428
Word #: 15 of 16
probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
וּפָֽרָשִֽׁים׃ and horsemen H6571
וּפָֽרָשִֽׁים׃ and horsemen
Strong's: H6571
Word #: 16 of 16
a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot), i.e., (collectively) cavalry
10 When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.
וַיִּשְׁמַ֞ע heard H8085
וַיִּשְׁמַ֞ע heard
Strong's: H8085
Word #: 1 of 17
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
סַנְבַלַּ֣ט When Sanballat H5571
סַנְבַלַּ֣ט When Sanballat
Strong's: H5571
Word #: 2 of 17
sanballat, a persian satrap of samaria
הַחֹֽרֹנִ֗י the Horonite H2772
הַחֹֽרֹנִ֗י the Horonite
Strong's: H2772
Word #: 3 of 17
a choronite or inhabitant of choronaim
וְטֽוֹבִיָּה֙ and Tobiah H2900
וְטֽוֹבִיָּה֙ and Tobiah
Strong's: H2900
Word #: 4 of 17
tobijah, the name of three israelites and of one samaritan
הָעֶ֣בֶד the servant H5650
הָעֶ֣בֶד the servant
Strong's: H5650
Word #: 5 of 17
a servant
הָֽעַמֹּנִ֔י the Ammonite H5984
הָֽעַמֹּנִ֔י the Ammonite
Strong's: H5984
Word #: 6 of 17
an ammonite or (the adjective) ammonitish
וַיֵּ֥רַע H7489
וַיֵּ֥רַע
Strong's: H7489
Word #: 7 of 17
properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e., bad (physically, socially or morally)
לָהֶ֖ם H1992
לָהֶ֖ם
Strong's: H1992
Word #: 8 of 17
they (only used when emphatic)
רָעָ֣ה them exceedingly H7451
רָעָ֣ה them exceedingly
Strong's: H7451
Word #: 9 of 17
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
גְדֹלָ֑ה H1419
גְדֹלָ֑ה
Strong's: H1419
Word #: 10 of 17
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
אֲשֶׁר H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 11 of 17
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בָּ֥א that there was come H935
בָּ֥א that there was come
Strong's: H935
Word #: 12 of 17
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
אָדָ֔ם a man H120
אָדָ֔ם a man
Strong's: H120
Word #: 13 of 17
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
לְבַקֵּ֥שׁ to seek H1245
לְבַקֵּ֥שׁ to seek
Strong's: H1245
Word #: 14 of 17
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
טוֹבָ֖ה the welfare H2896
טוֹבָ֖ה the welfare
Strong's: H2896
Word #: 15 of 17
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
לִבְנֵ֥י of the children H1121
לִבְנֵ֥י of the children
Strong's: H1121
Word #: 16 of 17
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ of Israel H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ of Israel
Strong's: H3478
Word #: 17 of 17
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
11 So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days.
וָֽאָב֖וֹא So I came H935
וָֽאָב֖וֹא So I came
Strong's: H935
Word #: 1 of 7
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
אֶל H413
אֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 2 of 7
near, with or among; often in general, to
יְרֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם to Jerusalem H3389
יְרֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם to Jerusalem
Strong's: H3389
Word #: 3 of 7
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
וָֽאֱהִי H1961
וָֽאֱהִי
Strong's: H1961
Word #: 4 of 7
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
שָׁ֖ם H8033
שָׁ֖ם
Strong's: H8033
Word #: 5 of 7
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
יָמִ֥ים days H3117
יָמִ֥ים days
Strong's: H3117
Word #: 6 of 7
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
שְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃ and was there three H7969
שְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃ and was there three
Strong's: H7969
Word #: 7 of 7
three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
12 And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.
וָֽאָק֣וּם׀ And I arose H6965
וָֽאָק֣וּם׀ And I arose
Strong's: H6965
Word #: 1 of 26
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
לַ֗יְלָה in the night H3915
לַ֗יְלָה in the night
Strong's: H3915
Word #: 2 of 26
properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e., night; figuratively, adversity
אֲנִי֮ H589
אֲנִי֮
Strong's: H589
Word #: 3 of 26
i
וַֽאֲנָשִׁ֣ים׀ H376
וַֽאֲנָשִׁ֣ים׀
Strong's: H376
Word #: 4 of 26
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
מְעַט֮ I and some H4592
מְעַט֮ I and some
Strong's: H4592
Word #: 5 of 26
a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
עִמִּי֒ H5973
עִמִּי֒
Strong's: H5973
Word #: 6 of 26
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
וְלֹֽא H3808
וְלֹֽא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 7 of 26
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
הִגַּ֣דְתִּי with me neither told H5046
הִגַּ֣דְתִּי with me neither told
Strong's: H5046
Word #: 8 of 26
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
לְאָדָ֔ם I any man H120
לְאָדָ֔ם I any man
Strong's: H120
Word #: 9 of 26
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
מָ֗ה H4100
מָ֗ה
Strong's: H4100
Word #: 10 of 26
properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
אֱלֹהַי֙ what my God H430
אֱלֹהַי֙ what my God
Strong's: H430
Word #: 11 of 26
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
נֹתֵ֣ן had put H5414
נֹתֵ֣ן had put
Strong's: H5414
Word #: 12 of 26
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
אֶל H413
אֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 13 of 26
near, with or among; often in general, to
לִבִּ֔י in my heart H3820
לִבִּ֔י in my heart
Strong's: H3820
Word #: 14 of 26
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
לַֽעֲשׂ֖וֹת to do H6213
לַֽעֲשׂ֖וֹת to do
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 15 of 26
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
לִירֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם at Jerusalem H3389
לִירֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם at Jerusalem
Strong's: H3389
Word #: 16 of 26
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
הַבְּהֵמָ֔ה neither was there any beast H929
הַבְּהֵמָ֔ה neither was there any beast
Strong's: H929
Word #: 17 of 26
properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
אֵ֣ין H369
אֵ֣ין
Strong's: H369
Word #: 18 of 26
a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
עִמִּ֔י H5973
עִמִּ֔י
Strong's: H5973
Word #: 19 of 26
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
כִּ֚י H3588
כִּ֚י
Strong's: H3588
Word #: 20 of 26
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אִם H518
אִם
Strong's: H518
Word #: 21 of 26
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
הַבְּהֵמָ֔ה neither was there any beast H929
הַבְּהֵמָ֔ה neither was there any beast
Strong's: H929
Word #: 22 of 26
properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
אֲשֶׁ֥ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 23 of 26
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
אֲנִ֖י H589
אֲנִ֖י
Strong's: H589
Word #: 24 of 26
i
רֹכֵ֥ב that I rode upon H7392
רֹכֵ֥ב that I rode upon
Strong's: H7392
Word #: 25 of 26
to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
בָּֽהּ׃ H0
בָּֽהּ׃
Strong's: H0
Word #: 26 of 26
13 And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with fire.
וָאֵֽצְאָ֨ה And I went out H3318
וָאֵֽצְאָ֨ה And I went out
Strong's: H3318
Word #: 1 of 21
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
וּשְׁעָרֶ֖יהָ and the gates H8179
וּשְׁעָרֶ֖יהָ and the gates
Strong's: H8179
Word #: 2 of 21
an opening, i.e., door or gate
הַגַּ֜יא of the valley H1516
הַגַּ֜יא of the valley
Strong's: H1516
Word #: 3 of 21
a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
לַ֗יְלָה by night H3915
לַ֗יְלָה by night
Strong's: H3915
Word #: 4 of 21
properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e., night; figuratively, adversity
וְאֶל H413
וְאֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 5 of 21
near, with or among; often in general, to
פְּנֵי֙ even before H6440
פְּנֵי֙ even before
Strong's: H6440
Word #: 6 of 21
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
עֵ֣ין well H5869
עֵ֣ין well
Strong's: H5869
Word #: 7 of 21
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
הַתַּנִּ֔ין the dragon H8577
הַתַּנִּ֔ין the dragon
Strong's: H8577
Word #: 8 of 21
a marine or land monster, i.e., sea-serpent or jackal
וְאֶל H413
וְאֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 9 of 21
near, with or among; often in general, to
וּשְׁעָרֶ֖יהָ and the gates H8179
וּשְׁעָרֶ֖יהָ and the gates
Strong's: H8179
Word #: 10 of 21
an opening, i.e., door or gate
הָֽאַשְׁפֹּ֑ת and to the dung H830
הָֽאַשְׁפֹּ֑ת and to the dung
Strong's: H830
Word #: 11 of 21
a heap of rubbish or filth
וָֽאֱהִ֨י H1961
וָֽאֱהִ֨י
Strong's: H1961
Word #: 12 of 21
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
שֹׂבֵ֜ר and viewed H7663
שֹׂבֵ֜ר and viewed
Strong's: H7663
Word #: 13 of 21
to scrutinize; by implication (of watching) to expect (with hope and patience)
בְּחוֹמֹ֤ת the walls H2346
בְּחוֹמֹ֤ת the walls
Strong's: H2346
Word #: 14 of 21
a wall of protection
יְרֽוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ of Jerusalem H3389
יְרֽוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ of Jerusalem
Strong's: H3389
Word #: 15 of 21
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
אֲשֶׁר H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 16 of 21
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
הֵ֣מ׀ H0
הֵ֣מ׀
Strong's: H0
Word #: 17 of 21
פְּרוּצִ֔ים which were broken down H6555
פְּרוּצִ֔ים which were broken down
Strong's: H6555
Word #: 18 of 21
to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative)
וּשְׁעָרֶ֖יהָ and the gates H8179
וּשְׁעָרֶ֖יהָ and the gates
Strong's: H8179
Word #: 19 of 21
an opening, i.e., door or gate
אֻכְּל֥וּ thereof were consumed H398
אֻכְּל֥וּ thereof were consumed
Strong's: H398
Word #: 20 of 21
to eat (literally or figuratively)
בָאֵֽשׁ׃ with fire H784
בָאֵֽשׁ׃ with fire
Strong's: H784
Word #: 21 of 21
fire (literally or figuratively)
14 Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but there was no place for the beast that was under me to pass.
לַֽעֲבֹ֥ר Then I went on H5674
לַֽעֲבֹ֥ר Then I went on
Strong's: H5674
Word #: 1 of 12
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
אֶל H413
אֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 2 of 12
near, with or among; often in general, to
שַׁ֣עַר to the gate H8179
שַׁ֣עַר to the gate
Strong's: H8179
Word #: 3 of 12
an opening, i.e., door or gate
הָעַ֔יִן of the fountain H5869
הָעַ֔יִן of the fountain
Strong's: H5869
Word #: 4 of 12
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
וְאֶל H413
וְאֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 5 of 12
near, with or among; often in general, to
בְּרֵכַ֖ת pool H1295
בְּרֵכַ֖ת pool
Strong's: H1295
Word #: 6 of 12
a reservoir (at which camels kneel as a resting-place)
הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ and to the king's H4428
הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ and to the king's
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 7 of 12
a king
וְאֵין H369
וְאֵין
Strong's: H369
Word #: 8 of 12
a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
מָק֥וֹם but there was no place H4725
מָק֥וֹם but there was no place
Strong's: H4725
Word #: 9 of 12
properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
לַבְּהֵמָ֖ה for the beast H929
לַבְּהֵמָ֖ה for the beast
Strong's: H929
Word #: 10 of 12
properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
לַֽעֲבֹ֥ר Then I went on H5674
לַֽעֲבֹ֥ר Then I went on
Strong's: H5674
Word #: 11 of 12
to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
תַּחְתָּֽי׃ H8478
תַּחְתָּֽי׃
Strong's: H8478
Word #: 12 of 12
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
15 Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and so returned.
וָֽאֱהִ֨י H1961
וָֽאֱהִ֨י
Strong's: H1961
Word #: 1 of 12
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
עֹלֶ֤ה Then went I up H5927
עֹלֶ֤ה Then went I up
Strong's: H5927
Word #: 2 of 12
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
בַנַּ֙חַל֙ by the brook H5158
בַנַּ֙חַל֙ by the brook
Strong's: H5158
Word #: 3 of 12
a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
לַ֔יְלָה in the night H3915
לַ֔יְלָה in the night
Strong's: H3915
Word #: 4 of 12
properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e., night; figuratively, adversity
וָֽאֱהִ֥י H1961
וָֽאֱהִ֥י
Strong's: H1961
Word #: 5 of 12
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
שֹׂבֵ֖ר and viewed H7663
שֹׂבֵ֖ר and viewed
Strong's: H7663
Word #: 6 of 12
to scrutinize; by implication (of watching) to expect (with hope and patience)
בַּֽחוֹמָ֑ה the wall H2346
בַּֽחוֹמָ֑ה the wall
Strong's: H2346
Word #: 7 of 12
a wall of protection
וָֽאָשֽׁוּב׃ and so returned H7725
וָֽאָשֽׁוּב׃ and so returned
Strong's: H7725
Word #: 8 of 12
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
וָֽאָב֛וֹא and entered H935
וָֽאָב֛וֹא and entered
Strong's: H935
Word #: 9 of 12
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
בְּשַׁ֥עַר by the gate H8179
בְּשַׁ֥עַר by the gate
Strong's: H8179
Word #: 10 of 12
an opening, i.e., door or gate
הַגַּ֖יְא of the valley H1516
הַגַּ֖יְא of the valley
Strong's: H1516
Word #: 11 of 12
a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
וָֽאָשֽׁוּב׃ and so returned H7725
וָֽאָשֽׁוּב׃ and so returned
Strong's: H7725
Word #: 12 of 12
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
16 And the rulers knew not whither I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told it to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.
וְלַסְּגָנִ֗ים And the rulers H5461
וְלַסְּגָנִ֗ים And the rulers
Strong's: H5461
Word #: 1 of 19
a prfect of a province
לֹ֤א H3808
לֹ֤א
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 2 of 19
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יָֽדְעוּ֙ knew H3045
יָֽדְעוּ֙ knew
Strong's: H3045
Word #: 3 of 19
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
אָ֣נָה H575
אָ֣נָה
Strong's: H575
Word #: 4 of 19
where?; hence, whither?, when?; also hither and thither
הָלַ֔כְתִּי not whither I went H1980
הָלַ֔כְתִּי not whither I went
Strong's: H1980
Word #: 5 of 19
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
וּמָ֖ה H4100
וּמָ֖ה
Strong's: H4100
Word #: 6 of 19
properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
אֲנִ֣י H589
אֲנִ֣י
Strong's: H589
Word #: 7 of 19
i
עֹשֵׂ֣ה or what I did H6213
עֹשֵׂ֣ה or what I did
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 8 of 19
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
וְלַיְּהוּדִ֨ים it to the Jews H3064
וְלַיְּהוּדִ֨ים it to the Jews
Strong's: H3064
Word #: 9 of 19
a jehudite (i.e., judaite or jew), or descendant of jehudah (i.e., judah)
וְלַכֹּֽהֲנִ֜ים nor to the priests H3548
וְלַכֹּֽהֲנִ֜ים nor to the priests
Strong's: H3548
Word #: 10 of 19
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
וְלַֽחֹרִ֣ים nor to the nobles H2715
וְלַֽחֹרִ֣ים nor to the nobles
Strong's: H2715
Word #: 11 of 19
properly, white or pure (from the cleansing or shining power of fire; hence (figuratively) noble (in rank)
וְלַסְּגָנִ֗ים And the rulers H5461
וְלַסְּגָנִ֗ים And the rulers
Strong's: H5461
Word #: 12 of 19
a prfect of a province
וּלְיֶ֙תֶר֙ nor to the rest H3499
וּלְיֶ֙תֶר֙ nor to the rest
Strong's: H3499
Word #: 13 of 19
properly, an overhanging, i.e., (by implication) a small rope (as hanging free)
עֹשֵׂ֣ה or what I did H6213
עֹשֵׂ֣ה or what I did
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 14 of 19
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
הַמְּלָאכָ֔ה the work H4399
הַמְּלָאכָ֔ה the work
Strong's: H4399
Word #: 15 of 19
properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
עַד H5704
עַד
Strong's: H5704
Word #: 16 of 19
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
כֵּ֖ן neither had I as yet H3651
כֵּ֖ן neither had I as yet
Strong's: H3651
Word #: 17 of 19
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
לֹ֥א H3808
לֹ֥א
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 18 of 19
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
הִגַּֽדְתִּי׃ told H5046
הִגַּֽדְתִּי׃ told
Strong's: H5046
Word #: 19 of 19
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
17 Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.
וָֽאוֹמַ֣ר Then said H559
וָֽאוֹמַ֣ר Then said
Strong's: H559
Word #: 1 of 23
to say (used with great latitude)
אֲלֵהֶ֗ם H413
אֲלֵהֶ֗ם
Strong's: H413
Word #: 2 of 23
near, with or among; often in general, to
אַתֶּ֤ם H859
אַתֶּ֤ם
Strong's: H859
Word #: 3 of 23
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
רֹאִים֙ I unto them Ye see H7200
רֹאִים֙ I unto them Ye see
Strong's: H7200
Word #: 4 of 23
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
הָֽרָעָה֙ the distress H7451
הָֽרָעָה֙ the distress
Strong's: H7451
Word #: 5 of 23
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 6 of 23
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
אֲנַ֣חְנוּ H587
אֲנַ֣חְנוּ
Strong's: H587
Word #: 7 of 23
we
בָ֔הּ H0
בָ֔הּ
Strong's: H0
Word #: 8 of 23
אֲשֶׁ֤ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 9 of 23
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יְרֽוּשָׁלִַ֔ם of Jerusalem H3389
יְרֽוּשָׁלִַ֔ם of Jerusalem
Strong's: H3389
Word #: 10 of 23
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
חֲרֵבָ֔ה lieth waste H2720
חֲרֵבָ֔ה lieth waste
Strong's: H2720
Word #: 11 of 23
parched or ruined
וּשְׁעָרֶ֖יהָ and the gates H8179
וּשְׁעָרֶ֖יהָ and the gates
Strong's: H8179
Word #: 12 of 23
an opening, i.e., door or gate
נִצְּת֣וּ thereof are burned H3341
נִצְּת֣וּ thereof are burned
Strong's: H3341
Word #: 13 of 23
to burn or set on fire; figuratively, to desolate
בָאֵ֑שׁ with fire H784
בָאֵ֑שׁ with fire
Strong's: H784
Word #: 14 of 23
fire (literally or figuratively)
לְכ֗וּ H1980
לְכ֗וּ
Strong's: H1980
Word #: 15 of 23
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
וְנִבְנֶה֙ and let us build up H1129
וְנִבְנֶה֙ and let us build up
Strong's: H1129
Word #: 16 of 23
to build (literally and figuratively)
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 17 of 23
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
חוֹמַ֣ת the wall H2346
חוֹמַ֣ת the wall
Strong's: H2346
Word #: 18 of 23
a wall of protection
יְרֽוּשָׁלִַ֔ם of Jerusalem H3389
יְרֽוּשָׁלִַ֔ם of Jerusalem
Strong's: H3389
Word #: 19 of 23
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
וְלֹֽא H3808
וְלֹֽא
Strong's: H3808
Word #: 20 of 23
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
נִהְיֶ֥ה H1961
נִהְיֶ֥ה
Strong's: H1961
Word #: 21 of 23
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
ע֖וֹד H5750
ע֖וֹד
Strong's: H5750
Word #: 22 of 23
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
חֶרְפָּֽה׃ that we be no more a reproach H2781
חֶרְפָּֽה׃ that we be no more a reproach
Strong's: H2781
Word #: 23 of 23
contumely, disgrace, the pudenda
18 Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work.
וָֽאַגִּ֨יד Then I told H5046
וָֽאַגִּ֨יד Then I told
Strong's: H5046
Word #: 1 of 21
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
לָהֶ֜ם H0
לָהֶ֜ם
Strong's: H0
Word #: 2 of 21
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 3 of 21
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יְדֵיהֶ֖ם their hands H3027
יְדֵיהֶ֖ם their hands
Strong's: H3027
Word #: 4 of 21
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
אֱלֹהַ֗י of my God H430
אֱלֹהַ֗י of my God
Strong's: H430
Word #: 5 of 21
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
אֲשֶׁר H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 6 of 21
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
הִיא֙ H1931
הִיא֙
Strong's: H1931
Word #: 7 of 21
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
לַטּוֹבָֽה׃ for this good H2896
לַטּוֹבָֽה׃ for this good
Strong's: H2896
Word #: 8 of 21
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
עָלַ֔י H5921
עָלַ֔י
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 9 of 21
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
וְאַף H637
וְאַף
Strong's: H637
Word #: 10 of 21
meaning accession (used as an adverb or conjunction); also or yea; adversatively though
דִּבְרֵ֥י words H1697
דִּבְרֵ֥י words
Strong's: H1697
Word #: 11 of 21
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ upon me as also the king's H4428
הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ upon me as also the king's
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 12 of 21
a king
אֲשֶׁ֣ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 13 of 21
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ֙ that he had spoken H559
וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ֙ that he had spoken
Strong's: H559
Word #: 14 of 21
to say (used with great latitude)
לִ֑י H0
לִ֑י
Strong's: H0
Word #: 15 of 21
וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ֙ that he had spoken H559
וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ֙ that he had spoken
Strong's: H559
Word #: 16 of 21
to say (used with great latitude)
נָק֣וּם Let us rise up H6965
נָק֣וּם Let us rise up
Strong's: H6965
Word #: 17 of 21
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
וּבָנִ֔ינוּ and build H1129
וּבָנִ֔ינוּ and build
Strong's: H1129
Word #: 18 of 21
to build (literally and figuratively)
וַיְחַזְּק֥וּ So they strengthened H2388
וַיְחַזְּק֥וּ So they strengthened
Strong's: H2388
Word #: 19 of 21
to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
יְדֵיהֶ֖ם their hands H3027
יְדֵיהֶ֖ם their hands
Strong's: H3027
Word #: 20 of 21
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
לַטּוֹבָֽה׃ for this good H2896
לַטּוֹבָֽה׃ for this good
Strong's: H2896
Word #: 21 of 21
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
19 But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard it, they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What is this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?
וַיִּשְׁמַע֩ heard H8085
וַיִּשְׁמַע֩ heard
Strong's: H8085
Word #: 1 of 23
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
סַנְבַלַּ֨ט But when Sanballat H5571
סַנְבַלַּ֨ט But when Sanballat
Strong's: H5571
Word #: 2 of 23
sanballat, a persian satrap of samaria
הַחֹֽרֹנִ֜י the Horonite H2772
הַחֹֽרֹנִ֜י the Horonite
Strong's: H2772
Word #: 3 of 23
a choronite or inhabitant of choronaim
וְטֹֽבִיָּ֣ה׀ and Tobiah H2900
וְטֹֽבִיָּ֣ה׀ and Tobiah
Strong's: H2900
Word #: 4 of 23
tobijah, the name of three israelites and of one samaritan
הָעֶ֣בֶד the servant H5650
הָעֶ֣בֶד the servant
Strong's: H5650
Word #: 5 of 23
a servant
הָֽעַמּוֹנִ֗י the Ammonite H5984
הָֽעַמּוֹנִ֗י the Ammonite
Strong's: H5984
Word #: 6 of 23
an ammonite or (the adjective) ammonitish
וְגֶ֙שֶׁם֙ and Geshem H1654
וְגֶ֙שֶׁם֙ and Geshem
Strong's: H1654
Word #: 7 of 23
geshem or gashmu, an arabian
הָֽעַרְבִ֔י the Arabian H6163
הָֽעַרְבִ֔י the Arabian
Strong's: H6163
Word #: 8 of 23
an arabian or inhabitant of arab (i.e., arabia)
וַיַּלְעִ֣גוּ it they laughed us to scorn H3932
וַיַּלְעִ֣גוּ it they laughed us to scorn
Strong's: H3932
Word #: 9 of 23
to deride; by implication (as if imitating a foreigner) to speak unintelligibly
לָ֔נוּ H0
לָ֔נוּ
Strong's: H0
Word #: 10 of 23
וַיִּבְז֖וּ and despised H959
וַיִּבְז֖וּ and despised
Strong's: H959
Word #: 11 of 23
to disesteem
עָלֵ֑ינוּ H5921
עָלֵ֑ינוּ
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 12 of 23
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
וַיֹּֽאמְר֗וּ us and said H559
וַיֹּֽאמְר֗וּ us and said
Strong's: H559
Word #: 13 of 23
to say (used with great latitude)
מָֽה H4100
מָֽה
Strong's: H4100
Word #: 14 of 23
properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and
הַדָּבָ֤ר What is this thing H1697
הַדָּבָ֤ר What is this thing
Strong's: H1697
Word #: 15 of 23
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
הַזֶּה֙ H2088
הַזֶּה֙
Strong's: H2088
Word #: 16 of 23
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
אֲשֶׁ֣ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 17 of 23
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
אַתֶּ֣ם H859
אַתֶּ֣ם
Strong's: H859
Word #: 18 of 23
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
עֹשִׂ֔ים that ye do H6213
עֹשִׂ֔ים that ye do
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 19 of 23
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
הַעַ֥ל H5921
הַעַ֥ל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 20 of 23
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ against the king H4428
הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ against the king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 21 of 23
a king
אַתֶּ֥ם H859
אַתֶּ֥ם
Strong's: H859
Word #: 22 of 23
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
מֹֽרְדִֽים׃ will ye rebel H4775
מֹֽרְדִֽים׃ will ye rebel
Strong's: H4775
Word #: 23 of 23
to rebel
20 Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.
וָֽאָשִׁ֨יב Then answered H7725
וָֽאָשִׁ֨יב Then answered
Strong's: H7725
Word #: 1 of 20
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
אוֹתָ֜ם H853
אוֹתָ֜ם
Strong's: H853
Word #: 2 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
דָּבָ֗ר H1697
דָּבָ֗ר
Strong's: H1697
Word #: 3 of 20
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
וָֽאוֹמַ֤ר I them and said H559
וָֽאוֹמַ֤ר I them and said
Strong's: H559
Word #: 4 of 20
to say (used with great latitude)
לָהֶם֙ H0
לָהֶם֙
Strong's: H0
Word #: 5 of 20
אֱלֹהֵ֣י unto them The God H430
אֱלֹהֵ֣י unto them The God
Strong's: H430
Word #: 6 of 20
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם of heaven H8064
הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם of heaven
Strong's: H8064
Word #: 7 of 20
the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r
ה֚וּא H1931
ה֚וּא
Strong's: H1931
Word #: 8 of 20
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
יַצְלִ֣יחַֽ he will prosper H6743
יַצְלִ֣יחַֽ he will prosper
Strong's: H6743
Word #: 9 of 20
to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
לָ֔נוּ H0
לָ֔נוּ
Strong's: H0
Word #: 10 of 20
וַֽאֲנַ֥חְנוּ H587
וַֽאֲנַ֥חְנוּ
Strong's: H587
Word #: 11 of 20
we
עֲבָדָ֖יו us therefore we his servants H5650
עֲבָדָ֖יו us therefore we his servants
Strong's: H5650
Word #: 12 of 20
a servant
נָק֣וּם will arise H6965
נָק֣וּם will arise
Strong's: H6965
Word #: 13 of 20
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
וּבָנִ֑ינוּ and build H1129
וּבָנִ֑ינוּ and build
Strong's: H1129
Word #: 14 of 20
to build (literally and figuratively)
וְלָכֶ֗ם H0
וְלָכֶ֗ם
Strong's: H0
Word #: 15 of 20
אֵֽין H369
אֵֽין
Strong's: H369
Word #: 16 of 20
a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
חֵ֧לֶק but ye have no portion H2506
חֵ֧לֶק but ye have no portion
Strong's: H2506
Word #: 17 of 20
properly, smoothness (of the tongue)
וּצְדָקָ֛ה nor right H6666
וּצְדָקָ֛ה nor right
Strong's: H6666
Word #: 18 of 20
rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
וְזִכָּר֖וֹן nor memorial H2146
וְזִכָּר֖וֹן nor memorial
Strong's: H2146
Word #: 19 of 20
a memento (or memorable thing, day or writing)
בִּירֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ in Jerusalem H3389
בִּירֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ in Jerusalem
Strong's: H3389
Word #: 20 of 20
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine