Haggai 2:22

And I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms, and I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the heathen; and I will overthrow the chariots, and those that ride in them; and the horses and their riders shall come down, every one by the sword of his brother.
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וְ הָֽפַכְתִּי֙
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
הָֽפַכְתִּי֙
Root word turned, turn, overthrow, overthrown, overthrew, …
Dictionary form: הָפַךְ · haw-PAHK

Verb — Qal, Sequential Perfect (Weqatal), first person singular simple action — "he did" carries the story forward — try "and he will ___" the built-in subject is "I"

In the KJV here: and i will overthrow
is turned ×8 turned ×8 was turned ×5 are turned ×4 he turned ×3 turn ×3 and i will overthrow ×2 be turned ×2
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turn — Broadest, most versatile rendering; fits most contexts.
overturn — Prefer for dramatic destruction or reversal of power.
transform — Use when identity or nature changes fundamentally.
reverse — Good for abstract or situational reversals of direction/fate.
overthrow — Best for violent toppling of cities, peoples, or rulers.
flip — Vivid, colloquial; suits physical turning upside down.

BDB2211 H2015

BDB2210 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB2212

הָפַךְ verb turn, overturn (Late Hebrew id., Aramaic הֲפַךְ, , Arabic WSG 47, Assyrian abâku, apâku DlW) —

Qal Perfect Lev 13:3 + 13 t.; וְהָפַךְ consecutive 2Kgs 21:13; Job 34:25 3 masculine plural הָֽפְכוּ Ps 78:9 הֲפַכְתֶּם Amos 6:12; Jer 23:36, etc.; Imperfect יַהֲפֹךְ Lam 3:3; Jer 13:23 וַיַּהֲפֹךְ Gen 19:25 + 6 t.; וַיַּהֲפָךְֿ 1Sam 10:9 suffix וַיַּהַפְכֵהוּ Judg 7:13 3 feminine singular וַתַּהֲפֹךְ 2Chr 9:12 אֶהְפֹּךְ Zeph 3:9 וַיַּהַפְכוּ 1Sam 25:12; Job 12:15 Imperative הֲפֹךְ 1Kgs 22:34 = 2Chr 18:33 Infinitive absolute הָפוֺךְ Prov 12:7 construct הֲפֹךְ Gen 19:29; 1Chr 19:3 suffix הָפְכִּי Gen 19:21 הָפְכָהּ 2Sam 10:3 — on הַפְכְּכֶם (so Baer, q. v.) Isa 29:16, see הֶפֶךְ; Participle active הֹפֵךְ Amos 5:8 הַהֹפְכִי Ps 114:8 plural הַהֹפְכִים Amos 5:7 passive הֲפוּכָה Hos 7:8; Lam 4:6. —
1. transitive
  a. turn, turn about, turn over, with accusative: e.g. turn the back (עֹרֶף) Josh 7:8 (JE); a dish (צַלַּחַת) עַלפָּֿנֶיהָ 2Kgs 21:13 the hand, & so the horses of a chariot 1Kgs 22:34 = 2Chr 18:33; 2Kgs 9:23 but also (followed by בְּ) of hostility Lam 3:3 turn a cake (passive) Hos 7:8 of ׳י, שָׂפָה בְּרוּרָה ׳ה Zeph 3:9 i.e. restore speech of a pure kind, followed by אֶלעַֿמִּים; לֵב אַחֵר 1Sam 10:9 another heart, followed by לוֺ; turn a wind (רוּחַ; i.e. bring from different quarter) Exod 10:19 (J).
  b. overturn, overthrow, followed by accusative Sodom, etc., Gen 19:21; Gen 19:25; Gen 19:29 (J), Deut 29:22; Jer 20:16; Lam 4:6 (compare ׳מַהְפֵּכַת וגו Amos 4:11 see below; also הֲפֵכָה, [מַהְפֵּכָה]); city of Ammon 2Sam 10:3 = 1Chr 19:3 (object omitted); mountains Job 9:5; Job 28:9 throne Hag 2:22 (|| הִשְׁמִיד), chariots vHag 2:22 tent (אֹהֶל), לְמַ֫עְלָה ׳ה Judg 7:3 object earth (׳ה = devastate) Job 12:15 wicked men Amos 4:11 (יֲמֹרָה הָפַכְּתִּי בָּכֶם כְּמַהְפֵּכַת אֱלֹהִים אֶתסְֿדֹם וְאֶתֿ) Prov 12:7; Job 34:25 (object omitted).
  c. turn = change, transform (1) followed by accusative = alter; a colour (עֵינוֺ) Lev 13:55 (P); skin Jer 13:33 bed (מִשְׁכָּבוֺ see ׳מ; Che his lying down) Ps 41:4 i.e. restore to health; (2) pervert דִבְרֵי אֱלֹהִים Jer 23:36 (3) followed by accusative with Infinitive Ps 105:25 he turned their heart to hate his people; (4) turn to, into, followed by two accusative Lev 13:10; Ps 114:8 rock into pool of water; usually followed by accusative + לְ, Ps 66:6 sea into dry land, Ps 78:44 rivers into blood, compare Ps 105:29; Jer 31:13 mourning into joy, so Ps 30:12; Amos 5:7 justice into wormwood, compare Amos 6:12; Amos 8:10 feasts into mourning; Deut 23:6 = Neh 13:2 curse into blessing; Amos 5:8 death-shade into morning.
2. intransitive
  a. turn, turn back, Judg 20:39; Judg 20:41; 2Kgs 5:26; Ps 78:9; 2Chr 9:12 followed by לדרך 1Sam 25:12
  b. turn = change, change into, followed by predicate adjective לָבָן ׳ה turn white Lev 13:3; Lev 13:4; Lev 13:13; Lev 13:20 (all P). Niph`al Perfect נֶהְפַּךְ Exod 7:15 + 10 t.; נֶהְפָּ֑ךְ Job 20:14 וְנֶהְפַּךְ consecutive Lev 13:16 נֶהֶפְכָה Lam 5:2 3 masculine plural נֶהְפְּכוּ Job 19:19 + 3 t., נֶהֶפְכוּ 1Sam 4:19; Dan 10:16, וְנֶהֶפְכוּ consecutive Exod 7:17; Isa 34:9, etc.; Imperfect יֵהָפֵךְ Isa 60:5; Joel 3:4 וַיֵּהָפֵךְ Exod 14:5; Isa 63:10 2 masculine singular תֵּהָפֵךְ Job 30:21; Ezek 4:8 וַיֵּהָֽפְכוּ Exod 7:20 Infinitive absolute נַהֲפוֺךְ Esth 9:1 Participle נֶהְפָּךְ Prov 17:20 נֶהְפָּ֑כֶת Jonah 3:4
1. reflexive & intrans.
  a. turn oneself, turn, turn back (compare Qal 2 a) Josh 8:20 (JE); turn aside Ps 78:57 turn from side to side Ezek 4:8 pains turned upon (עַל) her 1Sam 4:19 (i.e. came suddenly upon her) compare Dan 10:16 turn against followed by בְּ Job 19:19 turn to (ward), followed by עַל, Isa 60:5 (|| בא לְ).
  b. turn = change (oneself) followed by predicate adjective Lev 13:25 (P); followed by predicate noun (?), vine turns into degenerate plant Jer 2:21 no predicate expressed Job 20:14 (compare vb); of heart turned in compassion Hos 11:8 (|| נִכְמְרוּ נִחוּמָ֑י), in sorrow, distress, Lam 1:20 of heart changed, so as to be favourably disposed toward (followed by אֶל) Exod 14:5 (J) = change of mind; followed by לְ, of plague spots changing colour Lev 13:16; Lev 13:17 (P); rod changing to serpent Exod 7:15 (P); faces to paleness Jer 30:6 dance to mourning Lam 5:15 comeliness to corruption Dan 10:8 וַיֵּהָפֵךְ לָהֶם לְאוֺיֵב Isa 63:10; Job 30:21.
  c. be perverse, only participle used substantive נֶהְפָּךְ בִּלְשׁוֺנוֺ Prov 17:20 he that is perverse with his tongue.
2. passive,
  a. be turned, turned over to followed by לְ, an inheritance to strangers Lam 5:2.
  b. be reversed Esth 9:1.
  c. be turned, changed, followed by לְ, waters into blood Exod 7:17; Exod 7:20 (E); Saul into another man 1Sam 10:6 streams into pitch Isa 34:9 sun to darkness Joel 3:4 stones to chaff Job 41:20 month changed from sorrow to gladness Esth 9:22 compare Ps 32:4 where complement omitted
  d. be overturned, overthrown, of city Nineveh Jonah 3:4.
  e. be upturned, of subterran. work of miners Job 28:5 = there is an upturning. Hithpa`el Imperfect 3 feminine singular תִּתְהַפֵּךְ Job 38:14 Participle מִתְהַפֵּךְ Judg 7:13; Job 37:12 מִתְהַפֶּכֶת Gen 3:24 — reflexive & intransitive:
1. turn this way & that, every way, of the flaming sword Gen 3:24 (J); storm-cloud Job 37:12 turn over & over Judg 7:13, of bread-cake tumbling into the host of Midian.
2. transform oneself, Job 38:14 of earth under rising dawn. Hoph`al Perfect הָהְפַּךְ עָלַי בַּלָּהוֺת Job 30:15 there have been turned upon me terrors (compare הִתְגַּלְגָּ֑לוּ vJob 30:14, of foes).

turned, turn, overthrow, overthrown, overthrew, …
hāpak
to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
  • to turn, overthrow, overturn
    • (Qal)
      • to overturn, overthrow
      • "to turn, turn about, turn over, turn around"to change, transform
      (Niphal)
      • to turn oneself, turn, turn back
      • "to change oneself"to be perverse"to be turned, be turned over, be changed, be turned against"to be reversed"to be overturned, be overthrown"to be upturned
      (Hithpael)
      • to transform oneself
      • "to turn this way and that, turn every way
      (Hophal) to turn on someone

כִּסֵּ֣א
כִּסֵּ֣א
Root word throne, seat, thrones, stool
Dictionary form: כִּסֵּא · kis-SAY

Noun — Common, masculine singular, construct state "___ of …" — bound to the next word

In the KJV here: the throne
the throne ×42 his throne ×24 throne ×10 my throne ×8 and his throne ×6 thy throne ×5 a seat ×3 his seat ×2
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throne — Best for royal or divine seat of authority.
seat — Broader; suits informal or non-royal contexts.
seat of power — Emphasizes political authority over physical object.
royal seat — Highlights regal dignity without sounding archaic.
chair — Plain register; use when grandeur is minimal.
judgment seat — Prefer in judicial or legal contexts.

BDB4107 H3678

BDB4106 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB4108

כִּסֵּא, כִּסֵּה133 noun masculine2Sam 7:16 seat of honour, throne (Late Hebrew id.; Phoenician (plural) כרסים; Aramaic כּוּרְסְיָא, ; Biblical Aramaic כָּרְסֵא, Zinjirli כרסא DHMSendsch. 58. 44; Arabic ; but Assyrian kussu; perhaps Akkadian loan-word; ideogram GU. ZA, compare DlHWB 343); — absolute כִּסֵּא Gen 41:40 +; כִּסֵּת 1Kgs 10:19 (twice in verse); Job 26:9, הַכִּסֶּא Ezek 1:26 construct כִּסֵּא 2Sam 3:10 +, כֵּס Exod 17:16 (si vera lectio; see below); suffix כִּסְאִי 1Kgs 1:13 +, כִּסְאֲךָ 2Sam 7:16 +, כִּסְאֶ֑ךָ 1Kgs 5:19 +, כִּסְאוֺ Exod 11:5 +; plural כִּסְאוֺת Ps 122:5 (twice in verse); suffix כִּסְאוֺתָם Ezek 26:16; Isa 14:9seat of honour, usually

1. a. of king = throne Gen 41:40 (E), Exod 11:5; Exod 12:29 (both J) 1Kgs 2:19; Isa 47:1; Ezek 26:16 of queen-mother 1Kgs 2:19 b; מַלְכוּתוֺ ׳כ Esth 5:1 his royal throne; of future (Messianic) prince Zech 6:13 a (in vb read עליֿמינו ᵐ5 StaZAW 1881, 10); of dead kings in She'ôl Isa 14:9 ׳נָתַן כ, in, or against a place, said of king himself, (only Jeremiah) is a sign of conquest (Jer 1:15); so ׳שִׂים כּ Jer 43:10, and (of ׳י) Jer 49:38 in Judg 3:20, though of king, not seat of office; 12 t. elsewhere, literal
  b. throne of ׳י (אלהים) as heavenly king, Isa 6:1; Ezek 1:26 (twice in verse); Ezek 10:1; 1Kgs 22:19 = 2Chr 18:18; Job 26:9; Ps 11:4; Isa 66:1 heaven is my throne; as seat of judgment Ps 9:5; Ps 9:8 in oath יָד עַלכּכֵּס יָהּ Exod 17:16 (compare Di; > Cler JDMich Ges Buhl SS נֵס banner; ᵐ5 κρυφαίαכסה, favours כס); Jerusalem called throne of ׳י Jer 3:17, so the sanctuary Jer 17:12 (כָּבוֺד מָרוֺם ׳כ), Ezek 43:7.
2. of high priest 1Sam 1:9; 1Sam 4:13; 1Sam 4:18 of honoured guest 2Kgs 4:10 of governor Neh 3:7 of (unjust) judge הַוּוֺת ׳כ Ps 94:20 = conspicuous seat (literally) Prov 9:14 = seat of distinction, explicitly כָּבוֺד ׳כ Isa 22:23 ׳כ alone 2Kgs 25:28 (twice in verse) = Jer 52:32 (twice in verse); Esth 3:1.
3. a. figurative = royal dignity, authority, power, הַמֶּלֶךְ וְכִסְאוֺ נָקִי 2Sam 14:9 ׳לְדָוִד וּלְזַרְעוֺ וּלְבֵיתוֺ וּלְכ 1Kgs 2:33 especially kingdom, with verbs of setting up, establishing, ׳י subject, דָוִד ׳הֵקִים כ 2Sam 3:10, כִסְאֲךָוּבָנִיתִי Ps 89:5, so with שִׂים vPs 89:30 king subject, בַּחֶסֶד כִּסְאוֺסָעַד Prov 20:28 passive דָוִד יִהְיֶה נכִון ׳כ 1Kgs 2:45 the throne of David shall be established, compare 2Sam 7:16 = 1Chr 17:14 ׳וְהוּכַן בַּחֶסֶד כ Isa 16:5 (of Messianic reign); so (in general) ׳בִּצְדָקָה יִכּוֺן כ Prov 16:12, compare Prov 25:5; Prov 29:14 intransitive (with הָיָה) Ps 89:37 more fully, ׳י subject, מַמְלַכְתּוֺ ׳וְכֹנַנְתִּי אֶתכֿ 2Sam 7:13 (כֹּנֵן כסאו in || 1Chr 17:12), מַמְלַכְתְּךָ עַֿ ׳יִשְׂרָאֵלוַהֲקִמֹתִי אֶתכֿ 1Kgs 9:5, compare || 2Chr 7:18 and ׳וַהֲכִינוֺתִי כ <Times New Roman>מַלְכוּתוֺ עַליִֿשְׂרָאֵל 1Chr 22:10 also ׳מגּר כ Ps 89:45 cast down throne, of Gentile nations ׳מַמְלָכוֺתוְהָפַכְתִּי כ Hag 2:22 ׳יָשַׁב עלכֿ sit on the throne of any one (especially David) = be his successor 1Kgs 1:13; 1Kgs 1:17; 1Kgs 1:20; 1Kgs 1:24; 1Kgs 1:27; 1Kgs 1:30; 1Kgs 1:35; 1Kgs 1:48; 1Kgs 2:12; 1Kgs 3:6; 2Kgs 13:13, especially Jer 13:13; Jer 17:25; Jer 22:2 + 5 t. Jeremiah; לָ֑ךְ ׳ֵ˜ישְׁבוּ לְכ Ps 132:12 more fully 1Chr 29:23 causative ׳הוֺשִׁיב עלכֿ 1Kgs 2:24; 1Kgs 5:19; 2Kgs 10:3 ׳הֹשִׁיב לַכּ figurative Job 36:7, of placing in honour; לָ֑ךְ ׳מִפְּרִי בִטְנְךָ אָשִׁית לְכ Ps 132:11 ישׁב׳עלכֿ also = take one's seat as king, become actual king, possess royalty 1Kgs 16:11, often sit on the throne of Israel 1Kgs 8:20; 1Kgs 8:25 = 2Chr 6:10; 2Chr 6:16; 1Kgs 10:9; 2Kgs 10:30; 2Kgs 15:12; Jer 33:17 without ישׁב 1Kgs 2:4; 1Kgs 9:5, compare also Isa 9:6 (Messiah); ישׁב עלכֿסא מַמְלַכְתּוֺ Deut 17:18, עלכֿסא הַמְּלוּכָה 1Kgs 1:46, and even עַליִֿשְׂרָאֵללָשֶׁבֶת ׳עַלכִּֿסֵּא מַלְכוּת י 1Chr 28:5 also הַמְּלָכִים ישׁב ׳עַלכֿ 2Kgs 11:19, || הַמַּמְלָכָה ׳כ 2Chr 23:30 of (royal) throne as judgment seat Prov 20:8, compare also Ps 122:5 set one upon the throne of Israel ׳ישׂ ׳עלכֿ ׳נתן פ 1Kgs 10:9 compare || 2Chr 9:8 in comparative sentence ׳יְגַדֵּל אֶתכִּֿסְאוֺ מִכּ, i.e. make him a more powerful king than, 1Kgs 1:37, compare v1Kgs 1:47 of king of Babylon, מִמַּעַל לְכוֺכְבֵיאֵֿל אָרִים כִּסְאִי Isa 14:13. In Ps 45:7 ׳כִּסְאֲךָ אלהים וגו the text is probably corrupt: AE Hi Ew Bae read thy throne is (a throne) of God; Bi Che insert הקימונכונה יסודתו thy throne [its foundation is firmly fixed], God [has established it]; see further Dr§ 194, Obs..
  b. throne of ׳(אלהים) י = his royal dignity, sovereign, Lam 5:19; Ps 93:2; Ps 103:19 (׳הֵכִין כ; || מַלְכוּת); כְבוֺדֶ֑ךָ ׳כ Jer 14:21 קָדְשׁוֺ ׳יָשַׁב עַלכֿ Ps 47:9 צֶדֶק וּמִשְׁפָּט מְכוֺן כִּסְאֶ֑ךָ Ps 89:15 compare Ps 97:2.


BDB9617 H3678

BDB9616 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9618

כסא (see Biblical Hebrew כִּסֵּא throne).

throne, seat, thrones, stool
kissēʾ
properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)
  • seat (of honor), throne, seat, stool
    • seat (of honor), throne
    • "royal dignity, authority, power (figuratively)

מַמְלָכ֔וֹת
מַמְלָכ֔וֹת
Root word kingdom, kingdoms, royal, reign, kings
Dictionary form: מַמְלָכָה · mahm-law-KAW

Noun — Common, feminine plural, absolute state plural — usually add "-s"

In the KJV here: of kingdoms
the kingdoms ×26 the kingdom ×20 kingdoms ×9 kingdom ×5 and the kingdom ×4 his kingdom ×4 of the kingdoms ×4 and kingdom ×3
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kingdom — Most natural modern rendering; broad applicability.
realm — Slightly more formal; good for political or territorial emphasis.
dominion — Stresses extent of rule or sovereign authority.
nation — Useful when political community is foregrounded over royalty.
monarchy — Highlights the royal institution rather than territory.
reign — Emphasizes the act or period of ruling, not the territory.

BDB4679 H4467

BDB4678 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB4680

מַמְלָכָה noun feminine kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign; — absolute ׳מ Josh 10:2 +; construct מַמְלֶ֫כֶת Exod 19:6 + 11 t. (including Mic 4:8 before לְ); suffix מַמְלַכְתִּי Gen 20:9 +, etc.; plural מַמְלָכוֺת Deut 3:21 +; construct מַמְלְכוֺת Deut 28:25 +; —

1. kingdom, realm, chiefly non-Israel: Gen 10:10 (J), Gen 20:9 (E), Num 32:33 (twice in verse) (P), Deut 3:4; Deut 3:10; Deut 3:13; Deut 3:21; Deut 28:25; Josh 11:10 (D), 1Sam 10:18; 1Kgs 5:1; 1Kgs 10:20; 1Kgs 18:10 (twice in verse) (both || גּוֺי), Isa 10:10; 1Chr 16:20 = Ps 105:13 (|| עַם and גּוֺי), Ps 135:11; Isa 14:16; Isa 19:2 (twice in verse); Isa 23:11; 2Chr 9:19; 2Chr 14:4; 2Chr 29:21; 2Chr 32:15 (|| גּוֺי), Neh 9:22 (|| עַם, Ps 46:7 (|| גוֺי), Ps 79:6 (|| id.), Ps 102:23 (|| עַם, Isa 60:12 (|| גּוֺי), so Jer 1:10; Jer 18:7; Jer 18:9; Jer 27:8; Jer 28:8; Jer 49:28; Jer 51:20; Jer 51:27; Amos 6:2; Nah 3:5; Zeph 3:8; Hag 2:22; Ezek 17:14; Ezek 29:14; Ezek 29:15; Ezek 37:22 מַמְלְכוֺת הַגּוֺיִם 2Chr 20:6, compare Isa 13:4 מַמְלְכוֺת הָאָרֶץ 2Kgs 19:15; 2Kgs 19:19 = Isa 37:16; Isa 37:20; 2Chr 36:23 = Ezra 1:2; Ps 68:33; Isa 23:17; Jer 15:4; Jer 24:9; Jer 25:26; Jer 29:18; Jer 34:1; Jer 34:17 מַמְלְכוֺת הָֽאֲרָצוֺת 1Chr 29:30; 2Chr 12:8; 2Chr 17:10; 2Chr 20:29 of Israel Amos 9:8; Deut 17:20; 2Sam 3:28; Lam 2:2; 2Chr 21:4 compare מַמְלֶכֶת כֹּהֲָנִים Exod 19:6 (|| גּוֺי קָדוֺשׁ); of Messianic king Isa 9:6 צְבִי מַמְלָכוֺת (of Babylon) Isa 13:19, ׳גְּבֶרֶת מ (id.) Isa 47:5 מִשְׁפְּחֹת מַמְלְכוֺת צָפ֫וֺנָה Jer 1:15.
2. sovereignty, dominion 1Sam 13:14 (Israel; with תָּקוּם), compare 1Sam 24:21; 2Chr 13:8 בְּיַד בְּנֵי דָּוִיד ׳י ׳מ; ׳הַמַּמ ׳לְךָ י 1Chr 29:11 חָֽזְקָה בְּיַד 2Kgs 14:5 עַל ׳ח 2Chr 25:3 הֶחֱזִיק בְּיַד 2Kgs 15:19 compare 2Chr 22:9 אֶל ׳הֵכִין מ (subject ׳י) 1Sam 13:13 (Israel), compare 2Sam 7:12; 2Sam 7:16 (|| בַּיִת); 2Chr 17:5 (בְּיַד) compare 1Kgs 2:46 (נָכוֺנָה בְּיַד); ׳נִשֵּׂא מ (subject ׳י) 2Sam 5:12 לְדָוִד עַל ׳נָתַן מ (subject ׳י) 2Chr 13:5, compare 2Chr 21:3 מִן ׳קָרַע הַמּ (subject ׳י) 1Sam 28:17 (Israel), 1Kgs 11:11 (followed by מֵעַל), v1Kgs 11:31; 1Kgs 14:8 מִן omitted 1Kgs 11:13 לָקַח מִיָּדוֺ 1Kgs 11:34 (or = kingdom ?), מִן ׳הֶעֱבִיד מ (subject ׳י), 2Sam 3:10 (Israel); מִן ׳נִשְׁבַּת מ Isa 17:3 compare לְ ׳תָּשׁוּב הַמּ 1Kgs 12:26 עדיך ׳תאתה ובאהמ֗֗֗ Mic 4:8 לְ ׳הֵשִׁיב מ 2Chr 11:1 כִּסֵּא ׳מ Deut 17:18 (Israel; יָשַׁב עַל), 2Sam 7:13 (׳כֹּנֵן י), 1Kgs 9:5 (׳הֵקִים י) 2Chr 23:20, כִּסֵּא מַמְלָכוֺת Hag 2:22 ׳בֵּית מ royal house Amos 7:13 ׳עָרֵי הַמּ royal cities Josh 10:2 compare 1Sam 27:5 ׳זֶרַע הַמּ royal seed, children, 2Kgs 11:1 = 2Chr 22:10.
3. reign, ׳בְּרֵאשִׁית מ Jer 27:1; Jer 28:1 in the beginning of the reign of (compare מַלְכוּת 2, מַמְלָכוּת 3).

kingdom, kingdoms, royal, reign, kings
mamlākâ
dominion, i.e., (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
  • kingdom, dominion, reign, sovereignty
    • kingdom, realm
    • "sovereignty, dominion"reign

וְ הִ֨שְׁמַדְתִּ֔י
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
הִ֨שְׁמַדְתִּ֔י
Root word destroyed, destroy, utterly, destruction, down, …
Dictionary form: שָׁמַד · shaw-MAHD

Verb — Hiphil, Sequential Perfect (Weqatal), first person singular causative — "he made (someone) do" carries the story forward — try "and he will ___" the built-in subject is "I"

In the KJV here: and i will destroy
destroyed ×6 to destroy ×6 destroy ×5 thou be destroyed ×5 shall be destroyed ×4 and i will destroy ×3 and destroy ×2 and destroyed ×2
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destroy — Broadest, most versatile rendering for active use.
annihilate — Emphasizes total elimination; good for genocide or complete destruction.
wipe out — Colloquial but vivid; suits narrative or dramatic contexts.
exterminate — Implies systematic, thorough destruction of people or groups.
obliterate — Stresses leaving no trace; suits poetic or emphatic passages.
eradicate — Conveys rooting out entirely; fits covenantal or legal warnings.

BDB8787 H8045

BDB8786 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB8788

[שָׁמַד]90 verb Niph`al be exterminated, destroyed (Late Hebrew derived species; Aramaic שְׁמַד Pa`el cause to apostatize (Jastr); Syriac seems disputed (in Lexicons); Eut. Nab. 32 curse; BaES 10 cites Assyrian ašmud, I destroyed; Gerber112 thinks verb denominative); — Perfect 3 masculine singular consecutive וְנִשְׁמַד Ezek 32:12 +, etc.; Imperfect 3 masculine singular יִשָּׁמֵ Isa 48:19; Prov 14:11 2 masculine plural תִּשָּׁמֵד֑וּן Deut 4:26 Infinitiveabsolute הִשָּׁמֵד vDeut 4:26 construct suffix הִשָּׁמֶדְךָ Deut 28:20, etc.; —

1. of person be annihilated, exterminated, Gen 34:30 (J), Judg 21:16; 2Sam 21:5 (+ מֵהִתְיַצֵּב בְּ; — but read לְהַשְׁמִידֵגוּ ᵐ5 Ew We Dr and others), Ps 37:38 (|| נִכְדָת), Ps 83:11 of people Deut 4:26 (׳הִשָּׁמֵד תּשּׁ), Deut 7:23; Deut 12:30(+ מִפָּנֶתךָ Deut 28:20 (|| אָבַד vDeut 28:24 vDeut 28:45 vDeut 28:51 vDeut 28:61, Jer 48:42 (+מֵעִם. Ezek 33:12; Ps 92:8 (+ עֲדֵיעַֿד, compare also וְלֹא יִשָּׁמֵד שְׁמוֺ מִלְּפָנָי֑ Isa 48:19 (+ יִכָרֵת; וַרְעֶ֑ךָ etc., in || clause).
2. be destroyed, of bamoth, Hos 10:8, compare (בֵּית רְשָׁעִים) Prov 14:11 be devastated, of land, Jer 48:8 (|| אבר). Hiph`il69 Perfect 3 masculine singular הִשְׁמִיד Deut 2:22 +, etc.; Imperfect 3 masculine singular יַשְׁמִיד Isa 13:9 +, וַיַּשְׁמֵד 1Kgs 16:12; 2Kgs 10:28, etc.; Imperative masculine singular הַשְׁמֵד Deut 33:27 Infinitive absolute הַשְׁמֵד Isa 14:28, יֵ֯ד Amos 9:8 construct לְהַשְׁמִיר Josh 9:24 +, also עַד הִשְׁמִידְךָ Deut 7:24, וֺ- Deut 28:48, ָ֯ ם - Josh 11:14 (but read in all ׳הַשׁ, as Josh 23:15, see DrDeut 7:24), לַשְׁמִד Isa 23:11, etc.; —
1. annihilate, exterminate: accusative of person or a people, subject ׳י or human person, Deut 1:27; Deut 2:22 (+ מִפְּנֵי person), Deut 6:15 (+ מֵעַלפְּֿנֵי הָאֲרָמָה), Deut 9:20 + 16 t. Deuteronomy; Josh 7:12 (accusative הַחֵרֶם; + מִקִּרְבְּכֶם), Josh 9:24 +4 t. Joshua (all RD), 2Kgs 14:16; 1Kgs 13:34; Amos 9:8; Isa 13:9; Isa 26:14; Esth 3:6; Esth 3:13 + 23 t.; accusative פִּרְיוֺ וְשָׁרָשָׁיו (figurative) Amos 2:9, compare Ezek 34:16 (but Vrss Co Toy and others [not Hi Krae] אֶשְׁמֹר); אֶתשְֿׁמִי ׳הִשׁ 1Sam 24:22 (Gi v.1Sam 24:21), 2Sam 22:38; 1Kgs 16:12; Ps 145:20 הַשְׁמֵד as substantive, Isa 14:23 besom of extermination; accusative אֶתהַֿבַּעַל 2Kgs 10:28, of extirpating Baal-worship מִיִּשְׂרָאֵל.
2. destroy, cities Mic 5:13, fortresses Isa 23:11, bamoth Lev 26:30 (H), Num 33:52 (P; || אִבֵּד), חֹזֶק מַמְלְכוֺת הַגּוֺיִם Hag 2:22.


BDB9964 H8046 H8045

BDB9963 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9965

[שְׁמַד] verb Haph`el destroy (ᵑ7 Pa`el make apostatize; compare Biblical Hebrew); — Infinitive לְהַשְׁמָדָה Dan 7:26 (object omitted, = dominion).

destroyed, destroy, utterly, destruction, down, …
šāmad
to desolate
  • to destroy, exterminate, be destroyed, be exterminated
    • (Niphal)
      • to be annihilated, be exterminated
      • "to be destroyed, be devastated
      (Hiphil)
      • to annihilate, exterminate
      • "to destroy

חֹ֖זֶק
חֹ֖זֶק
Root word strength
Dictionary form: חֹזֶק · hoh-DZEK

Noun — Common, masculine singular, construct state "___ of …" — bound to the next word

In the KJV here: the strength
by strength ×2 by our own strength ×1 him by strength ×1 the strength ×1
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strength — Most versatile; suits physical or abstract power.
force — Emphasizes active, exerted power or compulsion.
might — Slightly elevated register; good for poetic contexts.
power — Broader term; useful when agency or authority is implied.
vigor — Highlights vitality and robust energy of a person.

BDB2685 H2392

BDB2684 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB2686

חֹ֫זֶק noun masculine strength; — ׳ח construct Exod 13:3 + 3 t.; חָזְקֵנוּ Amos 6:13

1. of ׳י, יַד ׳ח Exod 13:3; Exod 13:14; Exod 13:16 (all J E).
2. national strength Amos 6:13; Hag 2:22.

strength
ḥōzeq
power
  • strength

מַמְלְכ֣וֹת
מַמְלְכ֣וֹת
Root word kingdom, kingdoms, royal, reign, kings
Dictionary form: מַמְלָכָה · mahm-law-KAW

Noun — Common, feminine plural, construct state plural — usually add "-s"; "___ of …" — bound to the next word

In the KJV here: of the kingdoms
the kingdoms ×26 the kingdom ×20 kingdoms ×9 kingdom ×5 and the kingdom ×4 his kingdom ×4 of the kingdoms ×4 and kingdom ×3
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kingdom — Most natural modern rendering; broad applicability.
realm — Slightly more formal; good for political or territorial emphasis.
dominion — Stresses extent of rule or sovereign authority.
nation — Useful when political community is foregrounded over royalty.
monarchy — Highlights the royal institution rather than territory.
reign — Emphasizes the act or period of ruling, not the territory.

BDB4679 H4467

BDB4678 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB4680

מַמְלָכָה noun feminine kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign; — absolute ׳מ Josh 10:2 +; construct מַמְלֶ֫כֶת Exod 19:6 + 11 t. (including Mic 4:8 before לְ); suffix מַמְלַכְתִּי Gen 20:9 +, etc.; plural מַמְלָכוֺת Deut 3:21 +; construct מַמְלְכוֺת Deut 28:25 +; —

1. kingdom, realm, chiefly non-Israel: Gen 10:10 (J), Gen 20:9 (E), Num 32:33 (twice in verse) (P), Deut 3:4; Deut 3:10; Deut 3:13; Deut 3:21; Deut 28:25; Josh 11:10 (D), 1Sam 10:18; 1Kgs 5:1; 1Kgs 10:20; 1Kgs 18:10 (twice in verse) (both || גּוֺי), Isa 10:10; 1Chr 16:20 = Ps 105:13 (|| עַם and גּוֺי), Ps 135:11; Isa 14:16; Isa 19:2 (twice in verse); Isa 23:11; 2Chr 9:19; 2Chr 14:4; 2Chr 29:21; 2Chr 32:15 (|| גּוֺי), Neh 9:22 (|| עַם, Ps 46:7 (|| גוֺי), Ps 79:6 (|| id.), Ps 102:23 (|| עַם, Isa 60:12 (|| גּוֺי), so Jer 1:10; Jer 18:7; Jer 18:9; Jer 27:8; Jer 28:8; Jer 49:28; Jer 51:20; Jer 51:27; Amos 6:2; Nah 3:5; Zeph 3:8; Hag 2:22; Ezek 17:14; Ezek 29:14; Ezek 29:15; Ezek 37:22 מַמְלְכוֺת הַגּוֺיִם 2Chr 20:6, compare Isa 13:4 מַמְלְכוֺת הָאָרֶץ 2Kgs 19:15; 2Kgs 19:19 = Isa 37:16; Isa 37:20; 2Chr 36:23 = Ezra 1:2; Ps 68:33; Isa 23:17; Jer 15:4; Jer 24:9; Jer 25:26; Jer 29:18; Jer 34:1; Jer 34:17 מַמְלְכוֺת הָֽאֲרָצוֺת 1Chr 29:30; 2Chr 12:8; 2Chr 17:10; 2Chr 20:29 of Israel Amos 9:8; Deut 17:20; 2Sam 3:28; Lam 2:2; 2Chr 21:4 compare מַמְלֶכֶת כֹּהֲָנִים Exod 19:6 (|| גּוֺי קָדוֺשׁ); of Messianic king Isa 9:6 צְבִי מַמְלָכוֺת (of Babylon) Isa 13:19, ׳גְּבֶרֶת מ (id.) Isa 47:5 מִשְׁפְּחֹת מַמְלְכוֺת צָפ֫וֺנָה Jer 1:15.
2. sovereignty, dominion 1Sam 13:14 (Israel; with תָּקוּם), compare 1Sam 24:21; 2Chr 13:8 בְּיַד בְּנֵי דָּוִיד ׳י ׳מ; ׳הַמַּמ ׳לְךָ י 1Chr 29:11 חָֽזְקָה בְּיַד 2Kgs 14:5 עַל ׳ח 2Chr 25:3 הֶחֱזִיק בְּיַד 2Kgs 15:19 compare 2Chr 22:9 אֶל ׳הֵכִין מ (subject ׳י) 1Sam 13:13 (Israel), compare 2Sam 7:12; 2Sam 7:16 (|| בַּיִת); 2Chr 17:5 (בְּיַד) compare 1Kgs 2:46 (נָכוֺנָה בְּיַד); ׳נִשֵּׂא מ (subject ׳י) 2Sam 5:12 לְדָוִד עַל ׳נָתַן מ (subject ׳י) 2Chr 13:5, compare 2Chr 21:3 מִן ׳קָרַע הַמּ (subject ׳י) 1Sam 28:17 (Israel), 1Kgs 11:11 (followed by מֵעַל), v1Kgs 11:31; 1Kgs 14:8 מִן omitted 1Kgs 11:13 לָקַח מִיָּדוֺ 1Kgs 11:34 (or = kingdom ?), מִן ׳הֶעֱבִיד מ (subject ׳י), 2Sam 3:10 (Israel); מִן ׳נִשְׁבַּת מ Isa 17:3 compare לְ ׳תָּשׁוּב הַמּ 1Kgs 12:26 עדיך ׳תאתה ובאהמ֗֗֗ Mic 4:8 לְ ׳הֵשִׁיב מ 2Chr 11:1 כִּסֵּא ׳מ Deut 17:18 (Israel; יָשַׁב עַל), 2Sam 7:13 (׳כֹּנֵן י), 1Kgs 9:5 (׳הֵקִים י) 2Chr 23:20, כִּסֵּא מַמְלָכוֺת Hag 2:22 ׳בֵּית מ royal house Amos 7:13 ׳עָרֵי הַמּ royal cities Josh 10:2 compare 1Sam 27:5 ׳זֶרַע הַמּ royal seed, children, 2Kgs 11:1 = 2Chr 22:10.
3. reign, ׳בְּרֵאשִׁית מ Jer 27:1; Jer 28:1 in the beginning of the reign of (compare מַלְכוּת 2, מַמְלָכוּת 3).

kingdom, kingdoms, royal, reign, kings
mamlākâ
dominion, i.e., (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
  • kingdom, dominion, reign, sovereignty
    • kingdom, realm
    • "sovereignty, dominion"reign

הַ גּוֹיִ֑ם
הַ
Prefix — article the
גּוֹיִ֑ם
Root word nations, heathen, nation, gentiles, people, …
Dictionary form: גּוֹי · ɡoy

Noun — Common, masculine plural, absolute state plural — usually add "-s"

In the KJV here: of the heathen
nations ×93 the nations ×67 nation ×47 the heathen ×43 of the heathen ×35 among the heathen ×32 of the nations ×29 a nation ×25
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nation — Most general; fits political or ethnic groupings broadly.
people — Emphasizes collective identity; good for poetic contexts.
Gentile — Use when contrasting non-Israelites with Israel specifically.
foreign nation — Highlights otherness; useful in prophetic or legal texts.
ethnic group — Modern academic tone; suits sociological or descriptive passages.
pagan — Carries religious outsider nuance; use cautiously, context-dependent.

BDB1551 H1471

BDB1550 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB1552

גּוֺי561 noun masculineGen 12:2 nation, people (Late Hebrew id. Gentiles, Phoenician גו community, , Sabean גו id., DHMZMG 1883, 348) — ׳ג Gen 12:2 + 121 t.; suffix 1 singular גּוֺיִ Zeph 2:9, גּוֺיֶ֑ךָ Ps 106:5, גּוֺיֵךְ Kt Ezek 36:13; Ezek 36:14; Ezek 36:15 (Qr wrongly גּוֺיַיִךְ compare Co, who strike out vEzek 36:15); plural גּוֺיִם Gen 10:5 + 410 t. + Qr Gen 25:23; Ps 79:10 (Kt גיים) + 6 t. Ezekiel (variant reading emended Co); construct גּוֺיֵי Gen 18:18 + 8 t., גּוֺיֵ 2Chr 32:13; Ezra 6:21 (compare Baer's notes); suffix גּוֺיֵהֶם Gen 10:5; Gen 10:20; Gen 10:31; Gen 10:32

1. nation, people Gen 10:5 (twice in verse); Gen 10:20; Gen 10:31; Gen 10:32 (twice in verse) (all P) +; Isa 2:2; Isa 2:4 (twice in verse) = Mic 4:2; Mic 4:3 (twice in verse); Job 12:23 (twice in verse); Job 34:29 ; Prov 14:34 כֹּל גּוֺיֵי הָאָרֶץ Gen 18:18; Gen 22:18; Gen 26:4 (all J); Deut 28:1.
  a. specifically of descendants of Abraham, גּוֺי גָּדוֺל Gen 12:2 compare Gen 18:18 (both J), גּוֺיִם Gen 17:6, הֲמוֺן גּוֺיִם Gen 17:4; Gen 17:15 (all P); of Sarah גּוֺיִם Gen 17:16 (P); of Ishmael גּוֺי Gen 21:13, גָּוֺי גָּדוֺל vGen 21:18 (both E), גּוֺי גָּדוֺל Gen 17:20 (P); of Jacob גּוֺי וּקְהַל גּוֺיִם Gen 35:11 (P), גּוֺי גָּדוֺל Gen 46:3 (E); of Ephraim ׳מְלֹא הַגּ Gen 48:19 (J); of Moses גּוֺי גָּדוֺל Exod 32:10 (J) compare Num 14:12 (J) Deut 9:14 of Jacob and Esau as two nations Gen 25:23 (J).
  b. definitely of Israel Exod 19:6 (קָדוֺשׁ ׳גּ) Exod 33:13 (both J E), Deut 4:6 (הַגּוֺי הַגָּדוֺל הַזֶּה, said by heathen compare vDeut 4:7 vDeut 4:8) see also vDeut 4:34, Deut 26:5 compare Ps 33:12; Ps 83:5 (said by enemies) Jer 31:36; Jer 33:24; Ezek 37:22 in narrative Josh 3:17; Josh 4:1; Josh 5:8 (JE), vJosh 5:6 (D), Josh 10:13 (in poetry, no article); of Israel and Judah as two nations Ezek 35:10 (said by heathen) Ezek 37:22 of Judah Isa 26:2; Isa 26:15 (twice in verse); compare Isa 58:2; Isa 60:22; Mic 4:7 once my people Zeph 2:9 (|| עַם); thy people Ps 106:5 (i.e. of ׳י), compare also Ezek 36:13; Ezek 36:14 (read Kt); especially of Israel and (or) Judah as sinful, rebellious Deut 32:28; Judg 2:20; Isa 1:4; Isa 10:6; Jer 5:9; Jer 5:29; Jer 7:28; Jer 9:8; Jer 12:17; (strike out ᵐ5 Co) Hag 2:14; Mal 3:9. — Note. This definite reference to Israel and (or) Judah is comparatively rare; in Hexateuch not P (yet see Gen 17:4; Gen 17:5; Gen 17:6; Gen 17:16; Gen 35:11 P); seldom in exile & post-exile prophets; not Chronicles —
  c. usually of non-Hebrew peoples Exod 9:24; Exod 34:10 (JE) Lev 25:44 (H) Num 14:15 (J) Deut 15:6 (twice in verse); 1Kgs 5:11; 1Chr 14:17; 1Chr 16:20; Isa 11:10; Isa 11:12 + often; opposed to Israel as ׳עם י 2Sam 7:23; 1Chr 17:21 (twice in verse) etc., see עם, compare also Num 23:9 note especially גְּלִיל הַגּוֺיִם Isa 8:23 circle or district of the nations (see גָּלִיל); also ׳חֲרשֶׁת הַגּ Judg 4:2; Judg 4:13; Judg 4:16 Charosheth of the nations, & מֶלֶךְ גּוֺיִם לְגִלְגָּ֖ל Josh 12:23 king of nations (peoples, tribes) belonging to Gilgal (ᵐ5 Di to the district, i.e 'Galilee'); especially of these peoples as heathen: idolatrous Lev 8:24; Lev 8:28 (P) Lev 20:23 (H) 1Kgs 14:24; 2Kgs 17:8; 2Kgs 17:11; 2Kgs 17:15; 2Kgs 17:26; 2Kgs 17:29 (twice in verse); 2Chr 28:3; 2Chr 32:13 +, Ezra 6:21; Ezek 5:6 +; hostile Gen 15:14 (J) Lev 26:33; Lev 26:38; Lev 26:45 (H) Deut 4:27; Deut 9:4; Deut 9:5; Deut 18:9; 1Chr 16:35; Jer 5:15; Ezek 4:13 + often Jeremiah Ezekiel, etc.; in simile Ezek 20:32; Ezek 25:8 sometimes || עַם Ps 33:10; Ps 33:12; Isa 11:10; Jer 6:18, see also Isa 2:2; Isa 2:4 compare with Mic 4:1; Mic 4:3.
2. figurative of swarm of locusts Joel 1:6 of all species of beasts Zeph 2:14.
3. גּוֺיִם Gen 14:1; Gen 14:9 probably mutilated proper name see below


BDB1554 H1471

BDB1553 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB1555

גּוֺיִם proper name, of a people Gen 14:1; Gen 14:9, in phrase תִּדְעָל מֶלֶךְ גּוֺיִם Tid`al king of Goim; probably a Babylonian (Elamitic, etc.) name corrupted; H. Rawlinson proposes Gutî a people northeast of Babylonia COT on Gen 14:1 also KGF258 and elsewhere; compare also DlPa 233 f.


גול see גיל.


BDB3195 H2800 H1471

BDB3194 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB3196

II. חֲר֫שֶׁת proper name, of a location only in combination ׳ח הַגּוֺיִם, „arosheth of the nations (see גּוֺי), Judg 4:2; Judg 4:13; Judg 4:16 perhaps modern el-„arit¾îye, on right bank of lower Kishon, see ThomsonLand and Book; Central Palestine, 1883, 215 ff. BdPal 241 Be Bla CookeHist. Deb. 3 GASmGeog. 393.


חֲרָשִׁים see חָרָשׁ and גַּיְא; also II. חֶרֶשׁ. above &

nations, heathen, nation, gentiles, people, …
gôy
a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
  • (n m) nation, people
    • nation, people
      • usually of non-Hebrew people
      • "of descendants of Abraham"of Israel
      of swarm of locusts, other animals (figuratively)"(n pr m) Goyim

וְ הָפַכְתִּ֤י
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
הָפַכְתִּ֤י
Root word turned, turn, overthrow, overthrown, overthrew, …
Dictionary form: הָפַךְ · haw-PAHK

Verb — Qal, Sequential Perfect (Weqatal), first person singular simple action — "he did" carries the story forward — try "and he will ___" the built-in subject is "I"

In the KJV here: and i will overthrow
is turned ×8 turned ×8 was turned ×5 are turned ×4 he turned ×3 turn ×3 and i will overthrow ×2 be turned ×2
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turn — Broadest, most versatile rendering; fits most contexts.
overturn — Prefer for dramatic destruction or reversal of power.
transform — Use when identity or nature changes fundamentally.
reverse — Good for abstract or situational reversals of direction/fate.
overthrow — Best for violent toppling of cities, peoples, or rulers.
flip — Vivid, colloquial; suits physical turning upside down.

BDB2211 H2015

BDB2210 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB2212

הָפַךְ verb turn, overturn (Late Hebrew id., Aramaic הֲפַךְ, , Arabic WSG 47, Assyrian abâku, apâku DlW) —

Qal Perfect Lev 13:3 + 13 t.; וְהָפַךְ consecutive 2Kgs 21:13; Job 34:25 3 masculine plural הָֽפְכוּ Ps 78:9 הֲפַכְתֶּם Amos 6:12; Jer 23:36, etc.; Imperfect יַהֲפֹךְ Lam 3:3; Jer 13:23 וַיַּהֲפֹךְ Gen 19:25 + 6 t.; וַיַּהֲפָךְֿ 1Sam 10:9 suffix וַיַּהַפְכֵהוּ Judg 7:13 3 feminine singular וַתַּהֲפֹךְ 2Chr 9:12 אֶהְפֹּךְ Zeph 3:9 וַיַּהַפְכוּ 1Sam 25:12; Job 12:15 Imperative הֲפֹךְ 1Kgs 22:34 = 2Chr 18:33 Infinitive absolute הָפוֺךְ Prov 12:7 construct הֲפֹךְ Gen 19:29; 1Chr 19:3 suffix הָפְכִּי Gen 19:21 הָפְכָהּ 2Sam 10:3 — on הַפְכְּכֶם (so Baer, q. v.) Isa 29:16, see הֶפֶךְ; Participle active הֹפֵךְ Amos 5:8 הַהֹפְכִי Ps 114:8 plural הַהֹפְכִים Amos 5:7 passive הֲפוּכָה Hos 7:8; Lam 4:6. —
1. transitive
  a. turn, turn about, turn over, with accusative: e.g. turn the back (עֹרֶף) Josh 7:8 (JE); a dish (צַלַּחַת) עַלפָּֿנֶיהָ 2Kgs 21:13 the hand, & so the horses of a chariot 1Kgs 22:34 = 2Chr 18:33; 2Kgs 9:23 but also (followed by בְּ) of hostility Lam 3:3 turn a cake (passive) Hos 7:8 of ׳י, שָׂפָה בְּרוּרָה ׳ה Zeph 3:9 i.e. restore speech of a pure kind, followed by אֶלעַֿמִּים; לֵב אַחֵר 1Sam 10:9 another heart, followed by לוֺ; turn a wind (רוּחַ; i.e. bring from different quarter) Exod 10:19 (J).
  b. overturn, overthrow, followed by accusative Sodom, etc., Gen 19:21; Gen 19:25; Gen 19:29 (J), Deut 29:22; Jer 20:16; Lam 4:6 (compare ׳מַהְפֵּכַת וגו Amos 4:11 see below; also הֲפֵכָה, [מַהְפֵּכָה]); city of Ammon 2Sam 10:3 = 1Chr 19:3 (object omitted); mountains Job 9:5; Job 28:9 throne Hag 2:22 (|| הִשְׁמִיד), chariots vHag 2:22 tent (אֹהֶל), לְמַ֫עְלָה ׳ה Judg 7:3 object earth (׳ה = devastate) Job 12:15 wicked men Amos 4:11 (יֲמֹרָה הָפַכְּתִּי בָּכֶם כְּמַהְפֵּכַת אֱלֹהִים אֶתסְֿדֹם וְאֶתֿ) Prov 12:7; Job 34:25 (object omitted).
  c. turn = change, transform (1) followed by accusative = alter; a colour (עֵינוֺ) Lev 13:55 (P); skin Jer 13:33 bed (מִשְׁכָּבוֺ see ׳מ; Che his lying down) Ps 41:4 i.e. restore to health; (2) pervert דִבְרֵי אֱלֹהִים Jer 23:36 (3) followed by accusative with Infinitive Ps 105:25 he turned their heart to hate his people; (4) turn to, into, followed by two accusative Lev 13:10; Ps 114:8 rock into pool of water; usually followed by accusative + לְ, Ps 66:6 sea into dry land, Ps 78:44 rivers into blood, compare Ps 105:29; Jer 31:13 mourning into joy, so Ps 30:12; Amos 5:7 justice into wormwood, compare Amos 6:12; Amos 8:10 feasts into mourning; Deut 23:6 = Neh 13:2 curse into blessing; Amos 5:8 death-shade into morning.
2. intransitive
  a. turn, turn back, Judg 20:39; Judg 20:41; 2Kgs 5:26; Ps 78:9; 2Chr 9:12 followed by לדרך 1Sam 25:12
  b. turn = change, change into, followed by predicate adjective לָבָן ׳ה turn white Lev 13:3; Lev 13:4; Lev 13:13; Lev 13:20 (all P). Niph`al Perfect נֶהְפַּךְ Exod 7:15 + 10 t.; נֶהְפָּ֑ךְ Job 20:14 וְנֶהְפַּךְ consecutive Lev 13:16 נֶהֶפְכָה Lam 5:2 3 masculine plural נֶהְפְּכוּ Job 19:19 + 3 t., נֶהֶפְכוּ 1Sam 4:19; Dan 10:16, וְנֶהֶפְכוּ consecutive Exod 7:17; Isa 34:9, etc.; Imperfect יֵהָפֵךְ Isa 60:5; Joel 3:4 וַיֵּהָפֵךְ Exod 14:5; Isa 63:10 2 masculine singular תֵּהָפֵךְ Job 30:21; Ezek 4:8 וַיֵּהָֽפְכוּ Exod 7:20 Infinitive absolute נַהֲפוֺךְ Esth 9:1 Participle נֶהְפָּךְ Prov 17:20 נֶהְפָּ֑כֶת Jonah 3:4
1. reflexive & intrans.
  a. turn oneself, turn, turn back (compare Qal 2 a) Josh 8:20 (JE); turn aside Ps 78:57 turn from side to side Ezek 4:8 pains turned upon (עַל) her 1Sam 4:19 (i.e. came suddenly upon her) compare Dan 10:16 turn against followed by בְּ Job 19:19 turn to (ward), followed by עַל, Isa 60:5 (|| בא לְ).
  b. turn = change (oneself) followed by predicate adjective Lev 13:25 (P); followed by predicate noun (?), vine turns into degenerate plant Jer 2:21 no predicate expressed Job 20:14 (compare vb); of heart turned in compassion Hos 11:8 (|| נִכְמְרוּ נִחוּמָ֑י), in sorrow, distress, Lam 1:20 of heart changed, so as to be favourably disposed toward (followed by אֶל) Exod 14:5 (J) = change of mind; followed by לְ, of plague spots changing colour Lev 13:16; Lev 13:17 (P); rod changing to serpent Exod 7:15 (P); faces to paleness Jer 30:6 dance to mourning Lam 5:15 comeliness to corruption Dan 10:8 וַיֵּהָפֵךְ לָהֶם לְאוֺיֵב Isa 63:10; Job 30:21.
  c. be perverse, only participle used substantive נֶהְפָּךְ בִּלְשׁוֺנוֺ Prov 17:20 he that is perverse with his tongue.
2. passive,
  a. be turned, turned over to followed by לְ, an inheritance to strangers Lam 5:2.
  b. be reversed Esth 9:1.
  c. be turned, changed, followed by לְ, waters into blood Exod 7:17; Exod 7:20 (E); Saul into another man 1Sam 10:6 streams into pitch Isa 34:9 sun to darkness Joel 3:4 stones to chaff Job 41:20 month changed from sorrow to gladness Esth 9:22 compare Ps 32:4 where complement omitted
  d. be overturned, overthrown, of city Nineveh Jonah 3:4.
  e. be upturned, of subterran. work of miners Job 28:5 = there is an upturning. Hithpa`el Imperfect 3 feminine singular תִּתְהַפֵּךְ Job 38:14 Participle מִתְהַפֵּךְ Judg 7:13; Job 37:12 מִתְהַפֶּכֶת Gen 3:24 — reflexive & intransitive:
1. turn this way & that, every way, of the flaming sword Gen 3:24 (J); storm-cloud Job 37:12 turn over & over Judg 7:13, of bread-cake tumbling into the host of Midian.
2. transform oneself, Job 38:14 of earth under rising dawn. Hoph`al Perfect הָהְפַּךְ עָלַי בַּלָּהוֺת Job 30:15 there have been turned upon me terrors (compare הִתְגַּלְגָּ֑לוּ vJob 30:14, of foes).

turned, turn, overthrow, overthrown, overthrew, …
hāpak
to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
  • to turn, overthrow, overturn
    • (Qal)
      • to overturn, overthrow
      • "to turn, turn about, turn over, turn around"to change, transform
      (Niphal)
      • to turn oneself, turn, turn back
      • "to change oneself"to be perverse"to be turned, be turned over, be changed, be turned against"to be reversed"to be overturned, be overthrown"to be upturned
      (Hithpael)
      • to transform oneself
      • "to turn this way and that, turn every way
      (Hophal) to turn on someone

מֶרְכָּבָה֙
מֶרְכָּבָה֙
Root word chariot, chariots
Dictionary form: מֶרְכָּבָה · mer-kaw-BAW

Noun — Common, feminine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: the chariots
chariot ×5 the chariot ×5 chariots ×4 his chariot ×3 the chariots ×3 in his chariot ×2 their chariots ×2 to his chariot ×2
More options
chariot — Standard rendering; works in nearly every context.
war chariot — Emphasizes military use; good for battle narratives.
horse-drawn chariot — Clarifies vehicle type for audiences unfamiliar with ancient warfare.
royal chariot — Highlights prestige and status in ceremonial or court contexts.
battle car — Very contemporary; use sparingly for dynamic effect.
riding chariot — Stresses personal transport over combat function.

BDB7926 H4818

BDB7925 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB7927

מֶרְכָּבָה noun feminine chariot; — absolute ׳מ Judg 4:13 +, construct מִרְכֶּ֫בֶת Gen 41:43 suffix מֶרְבַּבְתּוֺ Gen 46:29 +; plural מַרְכָּבוֺת Zech 6:1 +; construct מַרְכְּבוֺת 2Kgs 23:11 +, בֹת- Exod 15:4 suffix מַרְכְּבֹתֶיךָ Mic 5:10; Hab 3:8, etc.; — chariot (often || סוּס(יםׅ, 1Sam 8:11 פָרָשִׁים): especially war-chariot, Egyptian, Exod 14:25 (J), Exod 15:4 (song), 2Chr 14:8 from Muƒri in North Syria (according to Wkl, see מצרים near the end, compare Kit1Kgs 10. 28 Benzib.) 1Kgs 10:29 = 2Chr 1:17 Can., Josh 11:6; Josh 11:9 (JE), Judg 4:15 (|| רֶכֶב), Judg 5:28 (|| id.); Assyria, Isa 2:7; Nah 3:2 foe from north Jer 4:13, nations in general Hag 2:22 Israel and Judah 1Kgs 20:33; 1Kgs 22:35 = 2Chr 18:34; 2Kgs 9:27; 2Kgs 10:15; 2Chr 35:24; Mic 5:10 figurative of ׳י's chariots Isa 66:15; Hab 3:8, compare (in vision) Zech 6:1; Zech 6:2 (twice in verse); Zech 6:3 (twice in verse); ׳מ for dignity and display Gen 41:43 (E), Gen 46:29 (J), 1Sam 8:11 (twice in verse); 2Sam 15:1; 2Kgs 5:21; 2Kgs 5:26, מַדְכְּבוֺת בְּבוֺדֶ֑ךָ Isa 22:18 (iron.); used in flight 2Kgs 23:11 (idolatrous); ׳הַמּ הַכְּרוּבִים (read ׳מִדְכֶּבֶת הַכּ, ᵐ5 Benz) 1Chr 28:18 (on this conception of cherubin in temple see Benz); ׳מ in similes: ׳כְּמַעֲשֵׂה אוֺפַן הַמּ 1Kgs 7:33, ׳בְּקוֺל מ Joel 2:3 on the obscure עַמִּי נָדִיב ׳מַר Song 6:12 chariots of my people, a prince (?) see especially Bu.

chariot, chariots
merkābâ
a chariot
  • chariot

וְ רֹ֣כְבֶ֔י הָ
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
רֹ֣כְבֶ֔י
Root word ride, rode, riding, rideth, rider, …
הָ
Suffix — pronoun her / it
Dictionary form: רָכַב · raw-KAHB

Verb — Qal, Participle Active, masculine plural, construct state simple action — "he did" ongoing action — try "___ing" or "one who ___s"

In the KJV here: and those that ride
and his rider ×6 rode ×5 to ride ×4 and he rode ×3 riding ×3 ride ×2 riders ×2 rideth ×2
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ride — Core meaning; suits most narrative and poetic contexts.
mount — Emphasizes the act of getting on an animal or vehicle.
travel on horseback — Clarifies mode of travel when animal is implied.
drive — Prefer when the subject controls a chariot or vehicle.
be carried — Passive nuance; useful when subject is borne along.
rider — Nominal use; one who rides, e.g. cavalry or horseman.

BDB7918 H7392

BDB7917 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB7919

רָכַב verb mount and ride, ride (Late Hebrew = Biblical Hebrew; Assyrian rakâbu, Arabic Aramaic דְכֵיב , all id.; compare Zinjirli רכב war-chariot, proper name, of divinity רכבאל (Cook108); Sabean רכבהו = his rider MordtmHim. Inschr.25 (of horse; but his trappings CISiv, no. 306, 5); Ethiopic is attain, acquire); —

Qal Perfect 3 masculine singular ׳ר Esth 6:8 2 masculine singular רָכַבְתָּ Num 22:30 3 plural רָֽכְבוּ 1Sam 30:17 Imperfect 3 masculine singular יִרְכַּב Lev 15:9, etc.; Imperative masculine singular רְכַב Ps 45:5 Infinitive construct לִרְכֹּב 2Sam 16:2; 2Kgs 4:24 Participle active רֹכֵב absolute Num 22:22 +, construct Amos 2:15 suffix רֹכְבוֺ Gen 49:17 +; feminine singular absolute רֹכֶ֫בֶת 1Sam 25:30 masculine plural רֹכְבִים Judg 10:4 +, etc.; —
1. mount, mount and sit, or ride, with עֵל of camel Gen 24:61 (J), 1Sam 30:17, of ass (חֲמוֺר) 1Sam 25:42; 1Sam 25:20; 2Sam 16:2 (עַל object omitted), 2Sam 19:27; 1Kgs 13:13, of mule (פֶּרֶד) 2Sam 13:29 absolute of mounting (and riding in) chariot 1Kgs 18:45; 2Kgs 9:16.
2. ride, be riding
  c. עַל of mule (פֶּרֶד) 2Sam 18:9, of ass, אָתוֺן Num 22:22 (J), so (עַל object omitted) 2Kgs 4:24, of חֲמוֺר Zech 9:9, of hose Zech 1:8 with עַלאֶֿרְכָּב (see ׳מ) Lev 15:9 with ב of animal (בְּהֵמָה) Neh 2:12 ב of chariotry and horses Jer 17:25 = Jer 22:4 absolute (perhaps In chariot) Ps 45:5 ride on ! ride (habitually) with עַל of אָתוֺןNum 22:30 (J), of עֲיָרִים Judg 10:4; Judg 12:14, of סוּס Hos 14:4 (figurative of alliance with Egypt), Jer 6:23; Jer 50:42; Esth 6:8; Hab 3:8 (figurative of ׳י; possibly Add suffix reference to יָם, compare Deut 33:26), עַלקַֿל (|| סוּס) Isa 30:16 of ׳י, עַלכְּֿרוּב 2Sam 22:11 = Ps 18:11, עַלעָֿב קַל Isa 19:1, with accusative שָׁמַיִם ride through Deut 33:26, but also with ב location in, through, Ps 68:5; Ps 68:34.
3. participle רֹכֵב etc., as substantive, rider: רֹכְבֵי אֲתֹנוֺת Judg 5:10 (ה)סוּס ׳ר Amos 2:15; 2Kgs 9:18; 2Kgs 9:19; Ezek 23:23; Ezek 38:15; Zech 10:5, so (appositive פָּרָשִׁים) Ezek 23:6; Ezek 23:12 suffix of סוּס Gen 49:17; Exod 15:1; Exod 15:21; Jer 51:21a Zech 12:4; Job 39:18; Hag 2:22b; עַל of סוּס 2Kgs 18:23 = Isa 36:8 רֹכְבֵי רֶכֶשׁ Esth 8:10; Esth 8:14 suffix of chariot Jer 51:21b Hag 2:22. Hiph`il Perfect 2 masculine singular הִרְכַּבְתָּ Ps 66:12, etc.; Imperfect 3 masculine singular וַיַדְכֵּב Gen 41:43; 2Kgs 13:16, suffix יַרְכִּבֵהוּ Deut 32:13, etc.; imperative masculine singular הַרְכֵּב 2Kgs 13:16
1. cause to (mount and) ride: with accusative of person + עַל of חֲמוֺר Exod 4:20 (J), of פִּרְדָּה 1Kgs 1:33; 1Kgs 1:38; 1Kgs 1:44, of סוּס Esth 6:9, cf. (עַלסֿוּס omitted) vEsth 6:11 with accusative of person + ב of chariot Gen 41:43 (E), 2Kgs 10:16 ב of chariot omitted 2Kgs 9:28; 2Kgs 23:30 = (with עַלרֶֿכֶב) 2Chr 35:24 figurative Job 30:22 (that is, on the wind); with accusative of thing + אֶלעֲֿגָלָה 2Sam 6:3 = 1Chr 13:7 figurative, with accusative of person + עַל location (עלבֿמותי ארץ) Deut 32:13 so Isa 58:14, + לְראֹשֵׁנוּ Ps 66:12 over our heads.
2. cause to draw (plough, etc.) Hos 10:11, object Ephraim Under figure of heifer.
3. figurative (עַלהַֿקֶּשֶׁת) הַרְכֵּב יָָֽדְךָ 2Kgs 13:16 (twice in verse); cause hand to ride upon (grasp) bow.

ride, rode, riding, rideth, rider, …
rākab
to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
  • to mount and ride, ride
    • (Qal)
      • to mount, mount and sit or ride
      • "to ride, be riding"rider (subst)
      (Hiphil)
      • to cause to ride, cause to (mount and) ride
      • "to cause to draw (plough, etc)"to cause to ride upon (figuratively)

וְ יָרְד֤וּ
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
יָרְד֤וּ
Root word down, descended, descend, went, come, …
Dictionary form: יָרַד · yaw-RAHD

Verb — Qal, Sequential Perfect (Weqatal), third person plural simple action — "he did" carries the story forward — try "and he will ___" the built-in subject is "they"

In the KJV here: shall come down
came down ×23 went down ×23 come down ×17 go down ×17 them that go down ×10 and went down ×9 shall come down ×9 to go down ×6
More options
go down — Most neutral, general-purpose rendering for movement downward.
descend — Slightly formal; good for elevated or ceremonial contexts.
come down — Preferred when motion is toward the speaker or reader.
drop down — Useful for rapid or sudden downward movement.
sink — Best when subject gradually lowers, e.g. into water or despair.
go down to — Idiomatic for traveling to a lower-elevation destination, e.g. Egypt.

BDB3717 H3381

BDB3716 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB3718

יָרַד380 verb come or go down, descend (Late Hebrew id.; MI32 וארד and רד; Assyrian arâdu, DlHWB 240; Arabic come to, arrive at, also descend; Ethiopic descend; Sabean ורד and הורד id., DHM in MV) —

Qal306 Perfect יָרַד Exod 19:18 +; יְרַד Judg 5:13 (twice in verse) (but read יָרַד or יֵרֵד); רַד Judg 19:11 (read יָרַד), etc.; Imperfect יֵרֵד Gen 42:38 +; וַיֵּ֫רֶד Gen 11:5 +; וַיֵּרַ֑ד 2Sam 22:10 + 2 t.; 3 feminine singular תֵּ֫רֶד (אֵשׁׅ 2Kgs 1:10; 2Kgs 1:12 תּרַד Jer 13:17; Lam 3:48 תֵּדֵֿ֔ Isa 34:5; Isa 63:14 תֵּרֵ֑ד Ezek 26:11 (יוֺרִיד Vrss Co); וַתֵּ֫רֶד Gen 24:16 + 7 t.; 2 masculine singular תֵּרֵד Gen 26:2 + 5 t. + 1Sam 20:19, where read תִּפָּקֵד We Dr., compare ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ7; 1 singular אֵרֵד Gen 37:35 + 3 t.; וָאֵרֵד Exod 3:8 + 3 t.; cohortative אֵרְדָהנָֿא Gen 18:21 יֵרְדוּ 1Sam 13:12 + 4 t.; וַיֵּרְדוּ Gen 42:3 + 19 t.; 3 feminine plural תֵּרַדְנָה Jer 14:17 + 2 t.; 1 plural נֵרֵד Gen 43:5 cohortative נֵרְדָה Gen 11:7 + 2 t.; וַנֵּ֫רֶד 2Kgs 10:13 Imperative רֵד Exod 19:21 +; רְדָה Gen 45:9; Ezek 32:19 רֵ֑דָה 2Kgs 1:9; 2Kgs 1:11 feminine singular רְדִי Jer 48:18; Isa 47:1 masculine plural רְדוּ Gen 42:2 + 5 t.; Infinitive absolute יָרֹד Gen 43:20 construct רֶ֫דֶת Gen 44:26 +; (מֵ)רְדָה Gen 46:3 (see i. 402); suffix רִדְתִּי Ps 30:10, etc. (in Ps 30:4 read Kt מִיּוֺרְדֵי, so ᵐ5 ᵑ6 Che Bae, see Ol§§ 160 b, 245d); Participle יוֺרֵד Judg 9:36 +; feminine singular יֹרְדָה Lam 1:16 (הַ)יֹּרֶ֫דֶת Eccl 3:21; 1Sam 25:30, etc.; —
1. a. come or go down: from (מִן) a mountain Exod 19:14; Exod 32:1; Exod 32:15 (all E), Exod 34:29 (twice in verse) (JE), Deut 9:15; Deut 10:5; Num 20:28 (P) +; absolute Exod 19:21; Exod 19:24 (J), vExod 19:25 (J; with אֶל person); from the air, of birds, followed by עַל Gen 15:11 (JE).
  b. go down (usually from mountain or hill-country into plain), to battle, absolute Judg 5:14 followed by לָעֵמֶק Judg 1:34 followed by לַשְּׁעָרִים Judg 5:11 followed by אֶל vJudg 5:10 vJudg 5:11, compare 1Sam 17:8 (followed by אֶל person); followed by לִקְרַאת Judg 7:24 followed by אַחֲרֵי person 1Sam 14:36 followed by ב location Judg 7:9 בַּמִּלְחָמָה יֵרֵד וְנִסְפָּה 1Sam 26:10, compare 1Sam 29:4; 1Sam 30:24 of single combat, וַיַּרֶד אֵלָיו בַּשָּׁ֑בֶט 2Sam 23:21 = 1Chr 11:23.
  c. go down to (accusative) threshing-floor, Ruth 3:3; Ruth 3:5 (from David's palace) to Uriah's house (אֶל) 2Sam 11:9; 2Sam 11:10 (twice in verse); 2Sam 11:13 from temple to (accusative) king's house Jer 36:12 (+ עַללִֿשְׁכַּת הַסֹּפֵר); רֵד בֵּיתמֶֿלֶךְ יְהוּדָח Jer 22:1, etc.
  d. go down (absolute) from Palestine to Egypt Gen 42:3 (E), vGen 42:38 (J) + 6 t. J E; followed by אֵלַי Gen 45:9 (E); followed by מִעְרַ֫יְמָה Gen 46:3; Gen 46:4 (E), Gen 12:10; Gen 26:2 (both J), Num 20:15 (JE); followed by מִצְרֵיִם Josh 24:4 (E), Gen 43:15 (J), Isa 30:2; Isa 31:1; Isa 52:4 followed by שָׁמָּה Gen 42:2 (E) ; so to Philistine cities Judg 14:19; Judg 16:31; 1Sam 13:20; Amos 6:2.
  e. from Jerusalem, absolute Judg 1:9; 1Kgs 1:25; Neh 6:3; 2Chr 20:16 (to battle); to Jezreel 2Kgs 8:21 = 2Kgs 9:26 = 2Chr 22:6 to Samaria 1Kgs 22:2 = 2Chr 18:2 (to Gihon) 1Sam 1:38, etc. feminine from altar ירד מֵעֲשׂוֺת הַחַטָּאת Lev 9:22 (P); from chariot, with מֵעַל Judg 4:15 from ass, with מֵעַל 1Sam 25:23 from throne, with מֵעַל Ezek 26:16, absolute Isa 47:1, compare רְדִי מִכָּבוֺד Jer 48:18 from ships, with מִן Ezek 27:29 from bed, with מִן 2Kgs 1:4; 2Kgs 1:6; 2Kgs 1:16 (all opposed to עלה).
  g. go down הָעַ֫יְנָה Gen 24:16; Gen 24:45 (J); followed by לִרְחֹץ עַל הַיְאֹר Exod 2:5 (E), compare (absolute) 2Kgs 5:14 followed by accusative הַסֶּלַע 1Sam 23:25 יוֺרְדֵי הַיָּם Isa 42:10 יוֺרְדֵי הַיָּם בָּאֳנִיּוֺת Ps 107:23 absolute (into pit or well) 2Sam 23:30 = 1Chr 11:22, followed by שָׁם (i.e. בְּאֵר) 2Sam 17:18. וְיָרַדְתִּי֯ Judg 11:37, read וְרַדְתִּי (√ רוד, wander about), RS in Bla.
  h. = sink, in water יָָֽרְדוּ בִמְצוֺלוֺת כְּמוֺאָֿ֑בֶן Exod 15:5 (song in E); לְקִצְבֵי הָרַים יָרַדְתִּי Jonah 2:7 more generally, opposed to rising, יַעֲלוּ הָרִים יֵָֽרְדוּ בְקָעוֺת Ps 104:8 mountains rise, valleys sink; יַעֲלוּ שָׁמַיִם יֵרְדוּ תְהוֺמוֺת Ps 107:26.
  i. go down to She'ôl: followed by שְׁא֫וֺלָה Gen 37:35 (J; + אֶלבְּֿנִי), Num 16:30; Num 16:33 (JE), Ezek 31:15; Ezek 31:17 followed by שְׁאוֺל Ezek 32:27; Ps 55:16; Job 7:6 (opposed to עלה); בַּדֵּי שְׁאֹל תֵּרַדְנָה Job 17:16 absolute Isa 5:14; Ezek 32:19 (|| הָשְׁכְּבָה), vEzek 32:21 vEzek 32:30, Ps 49:15 (followed by אַחֲרָיו); יָָֽרְדוּ עֲרֵלִים Ezek 32:24 followed by שַׁחַת Job 33:24, אֶלשַֿׁחַת Ps 30:10 followed by בּוֺר Ps 30:4 Qr (Kt יורדי); יוֺרְדֵי אֶלאַֿבְנֵיבֿוֺר Isa 14:19 ; יוֺרְדֵי בוֺר Ps 28:1; Ezek 26:20 (twice in verse) (|| אֶרֶץ תַּחְתִיּוֺת) + 11 t. (see בּוֺר); יוֺרְדֵי עָפָר Ps 22:30 יוֺרְדֵי דוּמָה Ps 115:17 (|| הַמֵּתִים); רַגְלֶיהָ יֹרְדֹת מָ֑וֶת Prov 5:5, compare Prov 7:27 (|| דַּרְכֵי שְׁאוֺל); note also מִי יוֺדֵעַר֗֗֗וּךְַ הַבְּהֵמָה הַיּרֶדֶת הִיא לְמִטָּה לָאָרֶץ Eccl 3:21 (opposed to הָעֹלָה הִיא לְמָ֑עְלָה; read חֲיֹרדת, הַעֹלָה, with Vrss, see VB).
  j. figurative יֹרֵד בַּבֶּ֑כִי Isa 15:3 going down (dissolving) in tears (|| יְיֵלֵיל; compare 3 c).
  k. = be prostrated, absolute, of horses and riders Hag 2:22, compare Isa 34:7, perhaps also Jer 48:15; Jer 50:27 (+ לַטָּ֑בַח); forest Isa 32:19; Zech 11:2 city Deut 20:20; Lam 1:9 wall Deut 28:52 nation תֵּרֵד מַ֫טָּה מָ֑טָּה Deut 28:43 (opposed to עלה); מַצֵּבוֺת Ezek 26:11 + לָאָרֶץ (where Co ויחרדו).
2. of divine manifestations: descend, of ׳י in theoph. [על ההר֑]יָרַד עָלָיו בָּאֵשׁ ׳י Exod 19:11; Exod 19:18 (E), vExod 19:20 (J; אֶלרֿאֹשׁ הָהָר), compare Neh 9:13 צְבָאוֺת לִצְבּאֹ עַלהַֿרצִֿיּוֺן ׳יֵרֵד י Isa 31:4 absolute Gen 11:5; Gen 11:7; Gen 18:21; Exod 3:8 (all J), Num 11:17 (JE), 2Sam 22:10 = Ps 18:10 (compare Ps 144:5), Mic 1:3; Isa 63:19; Isa 64:2 וַיֵּרֶד בֶּעָנָן ׳י Exod 34:5; Num 11:25, compare Num 12:5 (all J E); of pillar of cloud Exod 33:9 (JE); מִי עָלָהשָֿׁמַיִם וַיֵּרַ֓ד Prov 30:4 of angels on סֻלָּם; עֹלִים וְיֹרְדִים בּוֺ Gen 28:12 (E).
3. of inanimate things:
  a. hail with עַל person Exod 9:19 (J); dew with עַל location Num 11:9 (JE), Ps 133:3 rain (as אָבָק and עָפָר), followed by מִן הַשָּׁמַיִם + על person Deut 28:24, so in simile of future king יֵרֵד כְּמָטָר עַלגֵּֿז Ps 72:6 of גְּשֶׁם and שֶׁלֶג, with מִן הַשָּׁמַיִם Isa 55:10 manna (with עַל location) Num 11:9 (JE); fire from (מִן) heaven 2Kgs 1:10 (twice in verse); 2Kgs 1:12 (twice in verse); 2Kgs 1:14; 2Chr 7:1, absolute 2Chr 7:3.
  b. waters, flowing down הַנַּחַל הַיֹּרֵד מִןהָֿהָר Deut 9:21, compare Josh 3:13 (followed by מִלְמָ֑עָלָה), vJosh 3:16 followed by עַליַֿם הָעֲרָבָה vJosh 3:16 עַלהָֿעֲרָבָה Ezek 47:8 followed by מִן Ezek 47:1.
  c. tears, פַּלְגֵימַֿיִם יָָֽרְדוּ עֵינָ֑י Ps 119:36, and so Lam 3:48 also עֵינִי יֹרְדָה מַיִם Lam 1:16, and so Jer 9:17; Jer 13:17; Jer 14:17 (compare also Isa 15:3, 1 j).
  d. of oil descending upon (על) beard, etc. Ps 133:2 (twice in verse).
  e. of shadow on dial 2Kgs 20:11 = Isa 38:8 (twice in verse). feminine of boundary going down (from or to a place) Josh 16:3 (JE), elsewhere P, Num 34:11 (twice in verse); Num 34:12; Josh 15:10; Josh 16:7; Josh 17:9; Josh 18:13; Josh 18:16.
  g. come down, absolute of headdresses, in sign of humiliation Jer 13:18.
  h. pride of power Ezek 30:6.
  i. of calamity ׳מֵאֵת י Mic 1:12 עַלדְֿקְדוֺ חֲמָסוֺ יֵרֵד Ps 7:17 of sword descending on (על) Edom Isa 34:5.
  j. figurative of words of talebearer; יָ˜רְדוּ חַדְרֵיבָּֿ֑טֶן Prov 18:8 = Prov 26:22. — See also above 1 k.

Hiph`il Perfect 3 masculine singular הוֺרִד 2Kgs 16:17 וְהוֺרִיד consecutive Amos 3:11 (We וְהוּרַד); 2 masculine singular וְהוֺרַדְתָּ֫ 1Kgs 2:9 2 feminine singular suffix הוֺרַדְתֵּנִי Josh 2:18 (see Baern. and i. 412); הוֺרִידוּ 1Sam 6:15; Lam 2:10 etc.; Imperfect 3 masculine singular וַיּוֺרֶד Judg 7:5 + 5 t. (+ 1Kgs 6:32 Klo, who reads וַיֹּרֶד for וַיָּרֶד, see רדד); suffix יוֺרִידֵנִי Obad 1:3 יוֺרִדֵהוּ 1Sam 30:16; 1Kgs 17:23 וַיֹּרִדֵם 1Kgs 18:40 2 masculine singular וְלֹא תּוֺרֵד 1Kgs 2:6 suffix (הֲ)תוֺרִדֵנִי 1Sam 30:15, תּוֺרִדֵם Ps 55:24 etc.; Imperative masculine singular הִוֺרֵד Exod 33:5 + 2 t.; suffix הוֺרִדֵהוּ Ezek 32:18 הוֺרִידֵמוֺ Ps 59:12 feminine singular הוֺרִידִי Lam 2:18 masculine plural הוֺרִידוּ Gen 43:7; Gen 43:11 suffix הוֺרִדֻהוּ Gen 44:21 Infinitive construct לְהוֺרִיד Gen 37:25 suffix הוֺרִדִי Ezek 31:16 Participle מוֺרִיד 1Sam 2:6 מֹרִיד 2Sam 22:48cause to come or go down:

1. a. bring down (to Egypt), with accusative of person + שָׁ֫מָּה Gen 39:1 (J); + הֵ֫נָּה Gen 45:13 (E); + אֵלַי Gen 44:21 absolute Gen 43:7 with accusative of thing Gen 43:11 + מִצְרַ֫יְמָה Gen 37:25 absolute Gen 43:22 (all J); from Canaan to desert Deut 1:25 (followed by אֵלֵינוּ); to (אֶל) Amalekites 1Sam 30:15 (twice in verse); absolute v1Sam 30:16 bring down (object person or thing) אָלהַֿמַּיִם Judg 7:4; Judg 7:5 אֶלנַֿ֫חַל Deut 21:4; 1Kgs 18:40 יָ֫מָּה 1Kgs 5:23 to Gaza (עַזָּ֫תָה) Judg 16:21 from Jerusalem to Gihon, with עַל (Qr אֶל) 1Kgs 1:33 to valley of Jehosh. (אֶל) Joel 1Kgs 4:2 from (מִן) temple (to king's house) 2Kgs 11:19 = 2Chr 23:20 from (מֵעַל) altar 1Kgs 1:53 from (מִן) upper chamber, followed by הַבַּ֫יְתָה 1Kgs 17:23 from (מִן) the heavens Amos 9:2 Edom, from (מִן) nest in rocks Jer 49:16; Obad 1:4 compare of Israel כְּעוֺף הַשָּׁמַיִם Hos 7:12 with accusative of limit (אֶרֶץ) Obad 1:3 bring down (from Babylon) into (בְּ) ships Isa 43:14 (see VB).
  b. send down rain (הַגֶּשֶׁם) Ezek 34:26, compare Joel 2:23 = cause to flow down, object spittle, וַיּוֺרֶד רִירוֺ אֶלזְֿקָנוֺ 1Sam 21:14 tears הוֺרִידִי כַנַּחל דִּמְעָה Lam 2:18 water-streams וַיּוֺרֶד כַּנְּהָרוֺת מָ֑יִם Ps 78:16.
  c. = lay prostrate, prostrate הוֺרִיד מִמֵךְ עֻזֵּךְ Amos 3:11 (where however We reads וְהוּרַד), compare Prov 21:22 וְאוֺרִיד כַּאבִּיר יוֺשְׁבִים Isa 10:13 of God's casting down peoples Ps 56:8; Isa 63:6 (followed by לָאָרֶץ); מוֺרִיד עַמִּים תַּחְתֵּנוּ 2Sam 22:48 (וַּיַּדְבֵּר in || Ps 18:48); so perhaps Babylonians, like lambs, לִטְבֿוֺחַ Jer 51:40 so Ps 59:12 (si vera lectio; ᵑ6 וַהֲנִידֵמוֺ make them vagabonds, see LagProph. Chald. (1872), xlviii. VB Hup Now Che Bae Dr2Sam 15:20).
  d. bring down to She'ôl מֵמִית וּמְחַיֶּ֑ה מוֺרִיד שְׁאוֺל וַיָּ֑עַל׃ ׳י 1Sam 2:6 followed by שְׁא(וֺ)ל also 1Kgs 2:6; 1Kgs 2:9 followed by שְׁא֫וֺלָה (object grey hair) Gen 42:38; Gen 44:29; Gen 44:31 (all J); compare Ezek 26:30; Ezek 31:16; Ezek 32:18 followed by לִבְאֵר שַׁחַת Ps 55:24 לַשַּׁחַת Ezek 28:8.
2. take down (from cart) 1Sam 6:15 the sea from upon (מֵעַל) the brazen oxen 2Kgs 16:17 corpse from (מִן) tree Josh 8:29, and (מֵעַל) Josh 10:27 (both J E); the מִשְׁכָּן Num 1:51 (P); the פָּרֹכֶת Num 4:5 (P); take off ornaments מֵעָלֶיךָ Exod 33:5 (JE).
3. let down וַתֹּ֫רֶד כַּדָּהּ עַליָֿדָהּ Gen 24:18, so, with מֵעָלֶיהָ vGen 24:46, to give one a drink; וַיּוֺרִדוּ אִישׁ אֶתאַֿמְתַּחְתוֺ אָ֑רְצָה Gen 44:11 (all J); object person Josh 2:18, בַּחֶבֶל בְּעַד הַחַלּוֺן vJosh 2:15 (both J E); בְּעַד הַחַלּוֺן 1Sam 19:12 compare also הוֺרִידוּ לָאָרֶץ ראֹשָׁן בְּתוּלֹת יְרוּשָׁלִַם Lam 2:10 the virgins of Jerusalem have bowed down their heads to the ground.

Hoph`al Perfect הוּרַד Gen 39:1 + 2 t. + 1Sam 30:34 Kt (Qr Qal Participle); וְהוּרַד consecutive Zech 10:11 2 masculine singular וְהוּרַדְתָּ֫ Ezek 31:18 Imperfect 2 masculine singular תּוּרַד Isa 14:15

1. be brought down מִצְרַ֫יְמָה Gen 39:1 (J); בַּמִּלְחָמָה 1Sam 30:24 Kt (see above); to She'ôl הוּרַד שְׁאוֺל גְּאוֺנֶ֖ךָ Isa 14:11 (of king of Babylon); אֶלשְֿׁאוֺל תּוּרַד אֶליַֿרְכְּתֵיבֿוֺר vIsa 14:15 וְהוּרַדְתָּ֫ אֶלאֶֿרֶץ תַּחְתִּית Ezek 31:18 וְהוּרַד גְּאוֺן אַשּׁוּר Zech 10:11. — In Amos 3:11 We reads וְהוּרַד ממך (see Hiph`il above)
2. be taken down, of the מִשְׁכָּן Num 10:17 (P).

down, descended, descend, went, come, …
yārad
to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively, to bring down (in all the above applications)
  • to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down
    • (Qal)
      • to go or come down
      • "to sink"to be prostrated"to come down (of revelation)
      (Hiphil)
      • to bring down
      • "to send down"to take down"to lay prostrate"to let down
      (Hophal)
      • to be brought down
      • "to be taken down

סוּסִים֙
סוּסִים֙
Root word horses, horse, horseback, crane, horsehoofs
Dictionary form: סוּס · soos

Noun — Common, masculine plural, absolute state plural — usually add "-s"

In the KJV here: in them and the horses
horses ×33 the horse ×10 the horses ×7 their horses ×7 of horses ×6 horse ×5 and the horse ×4 of the horse ×4
More options
horse — Standard modern singular; works in nearly all contexts.
steed — Elevated register; suits poetry or royal/military scenes.
warhorse — Emphasizes military use; good for battle narratives.
mount — Highlights riding function; useful in cavalry or travel contexts.
chariot horse — Specifies harnessed role when chariots are in view.

BDB5534 H5483

BDB5533 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB5535

I. סוּס noun [masculine] swallow or swift (cypselus, TristrFFP 82 ff.) (ᵑ7 סוּסָיָא Isa 38:14); — as twittering Isa 38:14 (in simile); ᵐ5 χελιδών, ᵑ9 pullus hirundinis;; so Jer 8:7 Kt (Qr סִיס wrongly; perhaps to distinguish from following, so Gie), ᵐ5 id., ᵑ9 hirundo.


BDB5535 H5483

BDB5534 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB5536

II. סוּס138 noun masculineExod 15:1 horse (Late Hebrew סוּס, סוּסָה Aramaic סוּסְיָא Mandean סוסיא, Sinaitic id., Lzb328; Assyrian sisû (sisû ?) DlHWB 506; Tel Amarna su-u[su] WklTA.191, 24; probably foreign word compare M 147 ErmanÄgypten 649; English tr. 490); — ׳ס absolute 1Kgs 20:20 +; construct Exod 15:19 +; plural סוּסִים Gen 47:17 +, סֻסִים 2Sam 15:1 construct סוּסֵי 2Kgs 2:11 suffix סוּסַי 1Kgs 22:4; 2Kgs 3:7. סוּסֶיךָ Mic 5:9 + 4t., סוּסָיו Isa 5:28 +, סוּסֵיכֶס Amos 4:10, סוּסֵיהֶם Josh 11:6+; — horse:

1. non-Israel; chariot-horses of Canaanites Judg 5:22 (compare vJudg 5:28; Judg 4:3; Judg 4:13 ׳עִקְבֵי ס; ׳ס collective, as often), Josh 11:4; Josh 11:6; Josh 11:9 (JE); horses as property of Egyptians Gen 47:17; Exod 9:3 (both J), compare Zech 14:15 merchandise of Tyre Ezek 27:14 chariot-horses of Egypt [compare Hom11.ix.384], Exod 14:9; Exod 14:23 (Psalms), Exod 15:1; Exod 15:21 (poem), vExod 15:19 (Psalms; on all see Di), Deut 11:4; Isa 31:1; Isa 31:3; Jer 46:4; Jer 46:9; Ezek 17:15 of Aram 1Kgs 20:1 + 11 t. Kings (1Kgs 20:20 ridden, for flight), Assyrians Isa 5:28 + 3 t., Chaldeans Jer 4:13 + 6 t.; other nations Nah 3:2; Jer 50:42 + 5 t.; as ridden 1Kgs 20:20 (see above), Jer 8:23; Ezek 38:4; Ezek 38:15 + 13 t. (late).
2. in Israel; chariot-horses of Absalom 2Sam 15:1, especially of Solomon, and later, 1Kgs 5:6; 1Kgs 5:8; 1Kgs 10:25; 1Kgs 10:28; 1Kgs 10:29, and || Chronicles; 1Kgs 18:5 and .(as war-equipment) 1Kgs 22:4; 2Kgs 3:7; 2Kgs 9:33; 2Kgs 10:2; Prov 21:31 סוּסֵי אֵשׁ 2Kgs 2:11 (Elijah), compare 2Kgs 6:17 consecration to sun 2Kgs 23:11 (compare RSSemitic 275; 2nd ed. 293); sign of luxury and apostasy Amos 4:10; Hos 1:7; Hos 14:4; Isa 2:7; Mic 5:9; Zech 9:10, compare Deut 17:6; Deut 17:16, but see Zech 14:20 in vision Zech 6:2 (twice in verse); Zech 6:3 (twice in verse); Zech 6:6 ridden 2Kgs 9:18; 2Kgs 9:19; 2Kgs 18:23 = Isa 36:8; Amos 2:15 + 4 t. Isaiah Jeremiah; in vision Zech 1:8 (twice in verse); ׳שַׁעַר הַס Jer 31:40; Neh 3:28, compare 2Kgs 11:16 = 2Chr 23:15 belongings of returned exiles Ezra 2:56 = Neh 7:68 van d. H. (omitted by Masora Baer Ginsb q. v.); description of horse Job 39:19 in various simile and figurative Amos 6:12; Jer 5:8; Jer 8:6; Jer 12:5; Ezek 23:20; Isa 63:13; Joel 2:4; Prov 27:3; Ps 32:9; Ps 147:10.
3. chariot-horses of ׳י Hab 3:15 (figurative of clouds), compare Zech 10:3. — compare also חֲצַר סוּסִים, and פָּרָשׁ, רֶכֶשׁ .

horses, horse, horseback, crane, horsehoofs
sûs
a swallow (from its rapid flight)
  • swallow, swift
  • "horse
    • chariot horses

וְ רֹ֣כְבֵי הֶ֔ם
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
רֹ֣כְבֵי
Root word ride, rode, riding, rideth, rider, …
הֶ֔ם
Suffix — pronoun their / them
Dictionary form: רָכַב · raw-KAHB

Verb — Qal, Participle Active, masculine plural, construct state simple action — "he did" ongoing action — try "___ing" or "one who ___s"

In the KJV here: and their riders
and his rider ×6 rode ×5 to ride ×4 and he rode ×3 riding ×3 ride ×2 riders ×2 rideth ×2
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ride — Core meaning; suits most narrative and poetic contexts.
mount — Emphasizes the act of getting on an animal or vehicle.
travel on horseback — Clarifies mode of travel when animal is implied.
drive — Prefer when the subject controls a chariot or vehicle.
be carried — Passive nuance; useful when subject is borne along.
rider — Nominal use; one who rides, e.g. cavalry or horseman.

BDB7918 H7392

BDB7917 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB7919

רָכַב verb mount and ride, ride (Late Hebrew = Biblical Hebrew; Assyrian rakâbu, Arabic Aramaic דְכֵיב , all id.; compare Zinjirli רכב war-chariot, proper name, of divinity רכבאל (Cook108); Sabean רכבהו = his rider MordtmHim. Inschr.25 (of horse; but his trappings CISiv, no. 306, 5); Ethiopic is attain, acquire); —

Qal Perfect 3 masculine singular ׳ר Esth 6:8 2 masculine singular רָכַבְתָּ Num 22:30 3 plural רָֽכְבוּ 1Sam 30:17 Imperfect 3 masculine singular יִרְכַּב Lev 15:9, etc.; Imperative masculine singular רְכַב Ps 45:5 Infinitive construct לִרְכֹּב 2Sam 16:2; 2Kgs 4:24 Participle active רֹכֵב absolute Num 22:22 +, construct Amos 2:15 suffix רֹכְבוֺ Gen 49:17 +; feminine singular absolute רֹכֶ֫בֶת 1Sam 25:30 masculine plural רֹכְבִים Judg 10:4 +, etc.; —
1. mount, mount and sit, or ride, with עֵל of camel Gen 24:61 (J), 1Sam 30:17, of ass (חֲמוֺר) 1Sam 25:42; 1Sam 25:20; 2Sam 16:2 (עַל object omitted), 2Sam 19:27; 1Kgs 13:13, of mule (פֶּרֶד) 2Sam 13:29 absolute of mounting (and riding in) chariot 1Kgs 18:45; 2Kgs 9:16.
2. ride, be riding
  c. עַל of mule (פֶּרֶד) 2Sam 18:9, of ass, אָתוֺן Num 22:22 (J), so (עַל object omitted) 2Kgs 4:24, of חֲמוֺר Zech 9:9, of hose Zech 1:8 with עַלאֶֿרְכָּב (see ׳מ) Lev 15:9 with ב of animal (בְּהֵמָה) Neh 2:12 ב of chariotry and horses Jer 17:25 = Jer 22:4 absolute (perhaps In chariot) Ps 45:5 ride on ! ride (habitually) with עַל of אָתוֺןNum 22:30 (J), of עֲיָרִים Judg 10:4; Judg 12:14, of סוּס Hos 14:4 (figurative of alliance with Egypt), Jer 6:23; Jer 50:42; Esth 6:8; Hab 3:8 (figurative of ׳י; possibly Add suffix reference to יָם, compare Deut 33:26), עַלקַֿל (|| סוּס) Isa 30:16 of ׳י, עַלכְּֿרוּב 2Sam 22:11 = Ps 18:11, עַלעָֿב קַל Isa 19:1, with accusative שָׁמַיִם ride through Deut 33:26, but also with ב location in, through, Ps 68:5; Ps 68:34.
3. participle רֹכֵב etc., as substantive, rider: רֹכְבֵי אֲתֹנוֺת Judg 5:10 (ה)סוּס ׳ר Amos 2:15; 2Kgs 9:18; 2Kgs 9:19; Ezek 23:23; Ezek 38:15; Zech 10:5, so (appositive פָּרָשִׁים) Ezek 23:6; Ezek 23:12 suffix of סוּס Gen 49:17; Exod 15:1; Exod 15:21; Jer 51:21a Zech 12:4; Job 39:18; Hag 2:22b; עַל of סוּס 2Kgs 18:23 = Isa 36:8 רֹכְבֵי רֶכֶשׁ Esth 8:10; Esth 8:14 suffix of chariot Jer 51:21b Hag 2:22. Hiph`il Perfect 2 masculine singular הִרְכַּבְתָּ Ps 66:12, etc.; Imperfect 3 masculine singular וַיַדְכֵּב Gen 41:43; 2Kgs 13:16, suffix יַרְכִּבֵהוּ Deut 32:13, etc.; imperative masculine singular הַרְכֵּב 2Kgs 13:16
1. cause to (mount and) ride: with accusative of person + עַל of חֲמוֺר Exod 4:20 (J), of פִּרְדָּה 1Kgs 1:33; 1Kgs 1:38; 1Kgs 1:44, of סוּס Esth 6:9, cf. (עַלסֿוּס omitted) vEsth 6:11 with accusative of person + ב of chariot Gen 41:43 (E), 2Kgs 10:16 ב of chariot omitted 2Kgs 9:28; 2Kgs 23:30 = (with עַלרֶֿכֶב) 2Chr 35:24 figurative Job 30:22 (that is, on the wind); with accusative of thing + אֶלעֲֿגָלָה 2Sam 6:3 = 1Chr 13:7 figurative, with accusative of person + עַל location (עלבֿמותי ארץ) Deut 32:13 so Isa 58:14, + לְראֹשֵׁנוּ Ps 66:12 over our heads.
2. cause to draw (plough, etc.) Hos 10:11, object Ephraim Under figure of heifer.
3. figurative (עַלהַֿקֶּשֶׁת) הַרְכֵּב יָָֽדְךָ 2Kgs 13:16 (twice in verse); cause hand to ride upon (grasp) bow.

ride, rode, riding, rideth, rider, …
rākab
to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
  • to mount and ride, ride
    • (Qal)
      • to mount, mount and sit or ride
      • "to ride, be riding"rider (subst)
      (Hiphil)
      • to cause to ride, cause to (mount and) ride
      • "to cause to draw (plough, etc)"to cause to ride upon (figuratively)

אִ֖ישׁ
אִ֖ישׁ
Root word man, men, one, husband, mans, …
Dictionary form: אִישׁ · eesh

Noun — Common, masculine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: every one
man ×241 men ×209 a man ×163 every man ×120 the men ×118 the man ×107 every one ×81 one ×57
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man — Default singular; covers most direct references to an adult male.
person — Gender-neutral; prefer when context stresses individuality over sex.
husband — Use specifically in marriage or household relationship contexts.
someone — Indefinite pronoun; suits partitive or existential constructions.
everyone — Distributive sense; fits 'each/every man' idioms.
fellow — Informal register; good for relational or contemptuous contexts.

BDB389 H376 H381 H382

BDB388 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB390

אִישׁ2166 noun masculine man ( = vir) (MI, SI, Phoenician אש, perhaps also Sabean אסם compare Prätl.c, but DHMZMG 1883, 330) — ׳א absolute Gen 2:23 +; construct Gen 25:27 +; suffix אִישִׁי Gen 29:32 +, etc.; plural אִישִׁים Ps 141:4 + 2 t. (Phoenician אשם); usually אֲנָשִׁים Gen 12:20 +, from √ אנשׁ q. v.; construct אַנְשֵׁי Judg 6:27 +; suffix אֲנָשַׁי 1Sam 23:12 etc.; — man, opposed to woman Gen 2:23; Gen 2:24; Lev 20:27; Num 5:6; Deut 17:2f; Josh 6:21; Josh 8:25; Jer 40:7, emphasis on sexual distinction & relation Gen 19:8; Gen 24:16; Gen 38:25; Exod 22:15; Lev 15:16 (שִׁכְבַת זָרַ֑ע) vLev 15:18 (וְאִשָּׁה ׳זֿ׳אֲשֶׁר יִשְׁכַּב אִישׁ אֹתָהּ שׁ) Lev 20:10 f; Num 5:13f; Deut 22:22f; Isa 4:1 +; thence = husband, especially with suffix Gen 3:6; Gen 3:16; Gen 16:3; Gen 29:32; Gen 29:34; Lev 21:7; Num 30:7f; Deut 28:56; Judg 13:8f; Ruth 1:3f; 1Sam 25:19; Jer 29:6; Ezek 16:45 +; figurative of ׳י as husband of Israel אִישִׁי Hos 2:18 (opposed to בַּעְלִּי); man as procreator, father Eccl 6:3 of male child Gen 4:1 compare זֶרַע אֲנָשִׁים 1Sam 1:11 man, opposed to beast Exod 11:7; Lev 20:15 (compare אָדָם); compare figurative Ps 22:7 but also of male of animals Gen 7:2 (twice in verse) (אִישׁ וְאִשְׁתּוֺ); man, opposed to God Gen 32:29; Num 23:19 לֹא אִישׁ אֵל וִיכַזֵּב (|| וּבֶןאָֿדָם וְיִתְנֶחָ֑ם); Job 9:32; Job 32:13; Hos 11:9 compare Isa 31:8; Job 12:10 (רוּחַ כָּלבְּֿשַׂר אִישׁ); hence in phrases to denote ordinary, customary, common שֵׁבֶט אֲנָשִׁים 2Sam 7:14 (|| נִגְעֵי בְּנֵי אָדָם); לֶחֶם אֲנָשִׁים Ezek 24:17; Ezek 24:22 [

**אֲנָשִׁים Ezek 24:17; Ezek 24:22 is textual error; We (apparently Sm) אֲנֻשִׁים; ToyHpt אוֺנִים (Hos 9:4).] (compare Isa 8:1); אַמַּתאִֿישׁ Deut 3:11 but also contracted אָדָם Ps 49:3; Ps 62:10 man, as valiant 1Sam 4:9 (twice in verse) (וִהְיוּ לַאֲנָשִׁים) so 1Kgs 2:2 compare 1Sam 26:15 so אִישׁ חַיִל 1Sam 31:12; 2Sam 24:9; 1Kgs 1:42 +; also אִישׁ מִלְחָמָה Num 31:49; Deut 2:14; Deut 2:16; Josh 5:4; Josh 5:6 +; even of ׳י Exod 15:3 יהוה אִישׁ מִלְחָמָה; often prefixed to other nouns in apposition אָדוֺן ׳א Gen 42:30; Gen 42:33, שַׂר וְשֹׁפֵט ׳א Exod 2:14, כֹּהֵן ׳א Lev 21:9, סָרִיס ׳א Jer 38:7 particular before adjective, of a people אִישׁ מִצְרִי Gen 39:1; Exod 2:11; Exod 2:19 compare Gen 37:28; Gen 38:1; Gen 38:2; Gen 39:14; 1Sam 17:12; 1Sam 30:11; 1Sam 30:13 +; a man as resident in, or belonging to a place or people Num 25:6; Judg 10:1 + (so Phoenician); usually plural אַנְשֵׁי יִשְׂרָאֵל 1Sam 7:11; 1Sam 31:7 (twice in verse) compare Josh 7:4; Josh 7:5 +; also singularcollective Deut 27:14; Josh 9:6; Josh 9:7; Judg 20:11; 1Sam 11:8 (see Dr) +; 2Sam 10:6; 2Sam 10:8 (טוֺב ׳א); (so MI10; MI13); men = retainers, followers, soldiers 1Sam 18:27; 1Sam 23:3 f 1Sam 24:3; 1Sam 25:13 + compare Deut 33:8 singular collective see Di; אִישׁ אֱלֹהִים man of God = prophet Deut 33:1; Josh 14:6; 1Sam 9:6f; 1Kgs 12:13f + (see אלהים); in phrase followed by abstract אִישׁ חַיִל, מִלְחָמָה ׳א see above; שֵׂיבָה ׳א Deut 32:25, הַדָּמִים ׳א 2Sam 16:7 compare see 8, הַבְּלִיַּעַל ׳א 2Sam 16:7, מָוֶת ׳א 1Kgs 2:26, חָמָס ׳א Ps 140:12; Prov 3:31 +; followed by word of occupation, etc. שָׂדֶה׳א Gen 25:27, הָאֲדָמָה׳א Gen 9:20 (compare Zech 13:5), ׳א הַבֵּנַיִם champion 1Sam 17:4 (compare Dr) v1Sam 17:23, בְּשׂרָה ׳א 2Sam 18:20, אִישׁ עֲצָתוֺ his counsellor Isa 40:13, compare אִישׁ חֶרְמִי 1Kgs 20:42, רֵעִים ׳א Prov 18:24 often distributive = each, every Gen 9:5; Gen 10:5; Gen 40:5 (twice in verse); Exod 12:3 +; including women Job 42:11; 1Chr 16:3 וַיְחַלֵּק לְכָלאִֿישׁ יִשְׂרָאֵל מֵאִישׁ וְעַד אִשָּׁה לְאִישׁ כִּכַּרלֶֿחֶם; of inanimate things 1Kgs 7:30; 1Kgs 7:36 also אִישׁ אִישׁ Exod 36:4; Num 4:19; Num 4:49; Ezek 14:4; Ezek 14:7 +; any one Exod 34:3 (twice in verse); Exod 34:24 +; also אִישׁ אִישׁ Lev 15:2; Lev 22:4; Lev 22:18 +; of gods 2Kgs 18:33 = Isa 36:18 one...another וְהִרְגוּ אִישֿׁ אֶתאָֿחִיו וְאִישׁ אֶתרֵֿעֵהוּ וְאִישׁ אֶתקְֿרֹבוֺExod 32:27, אִישׁ ֗֗֗ אָחִיו Deut 1:16; Mic 7:2 (see אָח), אִישׁרֵ֗֗֗עֵהוּ Gen 11:3; Gen 11:7 + (see רֵעַ) of inanimate things Gen 15:10.

man, men, one, husband, mans, …
ʾîš
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)
  • man
    • man, male (in contrast to woman, female)
    • "husband"human being, person (in contrast to God)"servant"mankind"champion"great man
    whosoever"each (adjective)

בְּ חֶ֥רֶב
בְּ
Prefix — preposition in, at, by, with
חֶ֥רֶב
Root word sword, swords, dagger, knives, knife, …
Dictionary form: חֶרֶב · heh-REB

Noun — Common, feminine singular, construct state "___ of …" — bound to the next word

In the KJV here: by the sword
by the sword ×59 the sword ×55 of the sword ×46 with the sword ×37 sword ×30 a sword ×25 his sword ×12 and the sword ×10
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sword — Standard rendering; best for military and judicial contexts.
blade — Vivid, poetic alternative emphasizing the cutting edge.
dagger — Prefer when a shorter, personal weapon is implied.
knife — Use for domestic or ritual cutting tools, not battle.
weapon — Broad; good when the specific implement is secondary.
slaughter — Metonymic; fits idioms like 'fall to the sword'.

BDB3095 H2719

BDB3094 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB3096

חֶ֫רֶב411 noun feminineIsa 21:15 sword (as weapon; Aramaic חַרְבָּא, , Zinjirli חרב; Arabic dart, javelin) — absolute חֶ֫רֶב Gen 3:24 +; חָ֑רֶב Exod 17:13 +; construct חֶ֫רֶב Deut 33:29 +; suffix חַרְבִּי Exod 15:9 + 13 t.; חַרְבְּךָ Gen 27:40 + 7 t.; חֵרְבֶּ֑ךָ 1Sam 17:33; Ps 17:13 חַרְבּוֺ Num 22:23 + 24 t.; חַרְבְּכֶם Jer 2:30; Ezek 33:26 חַרְבָּם Ps 37:15; Ps 44:4 plural חֲרָבוֺת Isa 21:15 + 5 t.; construct חַרְבוֺת Josh 5:2 + 2 t.; suffix חַרְבוֺתָיו Ezek 26:9 חַרְבוֺתָם Isa 2:4 + 5 t.; חַרְבֹתֵיהֶם Mic 4:3 + 2 t.; —

1. a. sword, as weapon of war Gen 48:22 (E), Judg 7:14; Judg 7:20; 1Sam 21:9, and so in all periods; two-edged (short) sword וְלָהּ שְׁנֵי פֵיוֺ֖ת גֹּמֶד אָרְכָּהּ ׳ח Judg 3:16, compare פִּיּוֺת ׳ח Prov 5:4 (in simile), פִּיפִיּוֺת ׳ח Ps 149:6 see also ׳צוּר ח edge of sword Ps 89:44.
  b. gird on sword = ׳חָגַר הח 1Sam 17:39; 1Sam 25:13 (3 t. in verse); Ps 45:4 (׳הח ׳ח עַל יָרֵך), שִׂים על ירך Exod 32:27, compare especially 2Sam 20:8.
  c. draw the sword ׳הֵרִיק הח Exod 15:9; Lev 26:33; Ezek 5:2; Ezek 5:12; Ezek 12:14; Ezek 28:7, ׳הוציא הח Ezek 21:8; Ezek 21:10, ׳פתח הח Ps 37:14; Ezek 21:33, נטשׁ Isa 21:15 (Gr Che לטשׁ see below); usually ׳שׁלף הח Num 22:23; Num 22:31; Josh 5:13; Judg 3:22; Judg 8:10; Judg 8:20; Judg 9:54; 1Sam 17:51; 1Sam 31:4 = 1Chr 10:4; 1Chr 21:16, and as characteristic of warriors ׳שֹׁלֵף ח Judg 20:2; Judg 20:15; Judg 20:17; Judg 20:25; Judg 20:35; Judg 20:46; 2Sam 24:9; 2Kgs 3:26; 1Chr 21:5 (twice in verse); ׳וַתִּדְבַּק יָדוֺ אֶלהַֿח 2Sam 23:10, insert also in || 1Chr 11:13 (Dr).
  d. whet, sharpen the sword ׳לטשׁ הח Ps 7:13 (compare Isa 21:15 above), but also שׁנן Deut 32:41 compare Ps 64:4, הוּחַדָּה Ezek 21:14; Ezek 21:16.
  e. put up the sword into the sheath אֶלנְֿדָנָהּ ׳הֵשִׁיב הח 1Chr 21:27 (sheath of sword is elsewhere תַּעַר 1Sam 7:51; 2Sam 20:8; Jer 47:6; Ezek 21:8). feminine slay with sword הרג ׳בח Josh 10:11; Josh 13:22 +; in ימותו אנשׁים 1Sam 2:33, insert בְּחֶרֶב before אנשׁים ᵐ5 We Dr; rarely ׳הכה בח Josh 11:10; 2Kgs 19:37 = Isa 37:38 very often ׳הִכָּה לְפִיחֿ smite according to the mouth of the sword i.e. as the sword can devour (2Sam 2:26; 2Sam 11:25) = without quarter Num 21:24 (E) Deut 13:16 a Deut 20:13; Josh 11:11; Josh 11:12; Josh 11:14 (all D) Judg 18:27; Judg 21:10; 1Kgs 10:25; Job 1:15; Job 1:17 also with העיר as sole object Josh 8:24; Josh 10:28; Josh 10:30; Josh 10:32; Josh 10:35; Josh 10:37, compare vJosh 10:39; Josh 19:47; Judg 1:8; Judg 1:25; Judg 20:37; 1Sam 22:19 (twice in verse); 2Sam 15:14 ׳הרג לפיחֿ Gen 34:26 (J); ׳החרים לפיחֿ Deut 13:16b (including הָעִיר in object), Josh 6:21; 1Sam 15:8, ׳חלשׁ לפיחֿ Exod 17:13 (E); ׳נפל לפיחֿ Josh 8:24; Judg 4:16 ׳ל֗֗֗פיחֿ׳וַיָּהָם י Judg 4:15 — (׳לפיחֿ is chiefly in Joshua and Judges (21 t.), in Hexateuch only J E D; but Job post-exilic).
  g. ׳אכלה הח etc., of the sword as devouring:תּאֹכֵל חַרְבִּי בָשָׂר Deut 32:42 (poetry), 2Sam 2:26; 2Sam 11:25; 2Sam 18:8; Isa 1:10; Jer 2:30; Jer 46:10; Jer 46:14; Nah 2:14.
  h. slain by sword is ׳חֲלַלחִֿ Num 19:16 (P) and frequently Ezekiel, ׳חַלְלֵיחֿ Ezek 31:17; Ezek 31:18; Ezek 32:21; Ezek 32:25; Ezek 32:28; Ezek 32:29; Ezek 32:30; Ezek 32:32; Ezek 35:8 ׳מְחֻלְלֵי ח vEzek 35:26 < Co ׳חלליחֿ (on text of Ezek 32:20; Ezek 32:22; Ezek 32:31 see Co).
  i. ׳שְׁבֻיוֺת ח Gen 31:26 are captives of (taken by) sword.
  j. sword frequently agent of ׳י Judg 7:20; Isa 34:6; Jer 12:12; Jer 47:6 etc., — so Deut 28:22, but read חֹרֶב see below I. חרב (compare on other hand 1Sam 17:47); note especially Gen 3:24 ׳לַהַט הח הַמִּתְהַפֶּכֶת; in poetry ׳לַהַכ ח Nah 3:3, ׳בְּרַק ח Deut 32:41.
  k. ׳ח figurative of tongue Ps 57:5 compare Ps 59:8 figurative of violence war, etc., Gen 27:40 in simile Prov 5:4 (of grievous end of dealings with strange women).
2. knife צֻרִים ׳ח flint knives for use in circumcision Josh 5:2; Josh 5:3 (see WeSkizzen iii, 166); Ezek 5:1; Ezek 5:2 חַדָּה תַּעַר ׳ח הַגַּלָּבִים (according to Co use of sword as razor is significant).
3. of tools used in hewing stone חַרְבְּךָ הֵנַפְתָּ עליה Exod 20:25 ׳יִתֹּץ בח Ezek 26:9, according to most = tools, axes, 'steel' (Co ' Eisen '), but possibly swords as implement ready to hand; 2Chr 34:6 Qr בְּחַרְבֹתֵיהֶם with their tools; read perhaps בְּחָרְבֹתֵיהֶם in their ruins, Be, who compare Ps 109:10 see חָרְבָּה below II. חרב (ᵐ5 ᵑ9 omit חרב).

sword, swords, dagger, knives, knife, …
ḥereb
drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
  • sword, knife
    • sword
    • "knife"tools for cutting stone

אָחִֽי ו
אָחִֽי
Root word brethren, brother, brothers, another, brethrens, …
ו
Suffix — pronoun his / him / it
Dictionary form: אָח · aw

Noun — Common, masculine singular, construct state "___ of …" — bound to the next word

In the KJV here: of his brother
his brethren ×58 his brother ×55 and his brethren ×53 thy brother ×35 their brethren ×30 brother ×25 brethren ×23 and their brethren ×17
More options
brother — Core meaning; use for biological or close male kin.
brothers — Preferred plural form; replaces archaic 'brethren'.
kinsman — Use when broader tribal or clan relationship is implied.
fellow — Suits contexts of solidarity, alliance, or shared identity.
companion — Use when the bond is relational or covenantal, not biological.
countryman — Best for communal or national address to fellow Israelites.

BDB276 H251 H256 H257

BDB275 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB277

I. אָח, אַחְאָב, אֶחָב, אַחְבָּן etc. see אחה.


BDB285 H251

BDB284 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB286

I. אָח630 noun masculine brother (Phoenician אח, Arabic (construct etc.), Sabean אחֿ (suffix אחֿיהו) CISiv.1,17 and 24 and others, Ethiopic Assyrian a—u compare DlW, Aramaic אַח, ; Palmyreme, Nabataean suffix אחוהי, אחיה); — absolute אָח Gen 24:29 + (Ezek 18:10 strike out Co compare ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ9; Ew Sm אַח; Dl BaEz x defends as = one compare Assyrian a—u) never with article; cstr אֲחִי Gen 10:21 +; suffix אָחִי Gen 4:9 +; אָחִיךָ Gen 4:9 +; אָחִיו Gen 4:2 +; אָחִיהוּ Jer 34:9 + 3 t. etc.; plural אַחִים Gen 13:8 +; so read Hos 13:15 see DeCompl. Var. 23 compare below אָחוּ; construct אֲחֵי Num 27:10 +; suffix אַחַי Gen 19:7 +; אֶחָ֑י 1Sam 20:29 + (but 1Sam 30:23 ᵐ5 We אַחֲרֵי for אֶחָ֑י את); אַחֶיךָ Gen 37:13 +; אֶחָיו Gen 44:14 + etc.

1. brother, born of same mother (& father) Gen 4:2; Gen 4:8; Gen 4:9; Gen 4:10; Gen 4:11; Gen 27:6; Gen 27:11; Gen 44:20; Gen 49:5 compare Gen 28:2; Gen 29:10 (twice in verse) + Exod 4:14 + often; also of half-brother Gen 20:5; Gen 20:13; Gen 20:16 (on pa-rentage compare vGen 20:12) Gen 37:2; Gen 37:4; Gen 37:5 +, 2Sam 13:4; 2Sam 13:7; 2Sam 13:8 +.
2. indefinite = relative; Lot, of Abraham Gen 13:8; Gen 14:12; Gen 14:14; Gen 14:16 Jacob, of Laban Gen 29:12; Gen 29:15 (nephew); hence of kinship in wider sense; member of same tribe Num 16:10; Num 18:2; Num 18:6; 2Sam 19:13 of same people Exod 2:11 (twice in verse); Exod 4:18; Deut 15:12; Judg 14:3; Isa 66:20; Neh 5:1; Neh 5:5; Neh 5:8 see especially Lev 19:17 compare vLev 19:18 (ex-tended to include sojourner גֵּר vLev 19:34); of Israel & Judah 2Sam 19:42 Israel & Edom Num 20:14 compare of Ishmael Gen 16:12; Gen 25:18 of friend 2Sam 1:26; 1Kgs 9:13; 1Kgs 20:32; 1Kgs 20:33 of allies ׳בְּרִית א Amos 1:9.
3. figurative of resemblance Job 30:29 אָח הָיִיתִי לְתַנִּים (|| רֵעַ לִבְנוֺת יַעֲנָה i.e. by reason of his crying, compare Di; Prov 18:9 מִתְרַפֶּה בִּמְלַאכְתּוֺ אָח הוּא לְבַעַל מַשְׁחִית.
4. in phrase one . . . another אִישׁ אָחִיו Gen 9:5; Joel 2:8 Ze Joel 7:10 אִישׁ ֗֗֗ אָחִיוGen 13:11 + 25 t + Exod 32:27 (where also same phrase with רֵעֵהוּ & קְרֹבוֺ — see these words — & also אִישׁ, אֶחָד; for development of idiom compare Deut 15:2; Isa 19:2; Jer 34:14 (compare15) 17 Ezek 38:21; Hag 2:22 usually of men; of faces of golden cherubim Exod 25:20; Exod 37:9 of scales of crocodile Job 41:9. (אָח fire-pot. see below II. אחח.)


BDB9286 H251

BDB9285 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9287

אחה (assumed as √ of following; compare Biblical Hebrew אָח).

brethren, brother, brothers, another, brethrens, …
ʾāḥ
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like H0001])
  • brother
    • brother of same parents
    • "half-brother (same father)"relative, kinship, same tribe"each to the other (reciprocal relationship)"resemblance (figuratively)

The cantillation accents are the Masoretes' punctuation: each group below ends at a pausing accent. Translate a group as one unit.
וְהָֽפַכְתִּי֙ Pashta — a lesser break כִּסֵּ֣א מַמְלָכ֔וֹת Zaqef Qatan — a strong break וְהִ֨שְׁמַדְתִּ֔י Zaqef Qatan — a strong break חֹ֖זֶק Tipeha — a lesser break מַמְלְכ֣וֹת הַגּוֹיִ֑ם Etnahta — the verse's main pause — take a breath here וְהָפַכְתִּ֤י מֶרְכָּבָה֙ Pashta — a lesser break וְרֹ֣כְבֶ֔יהָ Zaqef Qatan — a strong break וְיָרְד֤וּ סוּסִים֙ Pashta — a lesser break וְרֹ֣כְבֵיהֶ֔ם Zaqef Qatan — a strong break אִ֖ישׁ Tipeha — a lesser break בְּחֶ֥רֶב אָחִֽיו Silluq — end of the verse

וְהָֽפַכְתִּי כִּסֵּא מַמְלָכוֹת וְהִשְׁמַדְתִּי חֹזֶק מַמְלְכוֹת הַגּוֹיִם וְהָפַכְתִּי מֶרְכָּבָה וְרֹכְבֶיהָ וְיָרְדוּ סוּסִים וְרֹכְבֵיהֶם אִישׁ בְּחֶרֶב אָחִֽיו׃
22
And I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms, and I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the heathen; and I will overthrow the chariots, and those that ride in them; and the horses and their riders shall come down, every one by the sword of his brother.
Cross References

Micah 5:10

וְהָיָה בַיּוֹם-הַהוּא נְאֻם-יְהוָה וְהִכְרַתִּי סוּסֶיךָ מִקִּרְבֶּךָ וְהַאֲבַדְתִּי מַרְכְּבֹתֶֽיךָ׃
10
And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD, that I will cut off thy horses out of the midst of thee, and I will destroy thy chariots:

Judges 7:22

וַֽיִּתְקְעוּ שְׁלֹשׁ-מֵאוֹת הַשּֽׁוֹפָרוֹת וַיָּשֶׂם יְהוָה אֵת חֶרֶב אִישׁ בְּרֵעֵהוּ וּבְכָל-הַֽמַּחֲנֶה וַיָּנָס הַֽמַּחֲנֶה עַד-בֵּית הַשִּׁטָּה צְֽרֵרָתָה עַד שְׂפַת-אָבֵל מְחוֹלָה עַל-טַבָּֽת׃
22
And the three hundred blew the trumpets, and the LORD set every man's sword against his fellow, even throughout all the host: and the host fled to Beth-shittah in Zererath, and to the border of Abel-meholah, unto Tabbath.

Psalms 46:9

מַשְׁבִּית מִלְחָמוֹת עַד-קְצֵה הָאָרֶץ קֶשֶׁת יְשַׁבֵּר וְקִצֵּץ חֲנִית עֲגָלוֹת יִשְׂרֹף בָּאֵֽשׁ׃
9
He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth sunder; the spear in he burneth the chariot in the fire.

Zechariah 10:11

וְעָבַר בַּיָּם צָרָה וְהִכָּה בַיָּם גַּלִּים וְהֹבִישׁוּ כֹּל מְצוּלוֹת יְאֹר וְהוּרַד גְּאוֹן אַשּׁוּר וְשֵׁבֶט מִצְרַיִם יָסֽוּר׃
11
And he shall pass through the sea with affliction, and shall smite the waves in the sea, and all the deeps of the river shall dry up: and the pride of Assyria shall be brought down, and the sceptre of Egypt shall depart away.

Zechariah 4:6

וַיַּעַן וַיֹּאמֶר אֵלַי לֵאמֹר זֶה דְּבַר-יְהוָה אֶל-זְרֻבָּבֶל לֵאמֹר לֹא בְחַיִל וְלֹא בְכֹחַ כִּי אִם-בְּרוּחִי אָמַר יְהוָה צְבָאֽוֹת׃
6
Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.

Micah 5:15

וְעָשִׂיתִי בְּאַף וּבְחֵמָה נָקָם אֶת-הַגּוֹיִם אֲשֶׁר לֹא שָׁמֵֽעוּ׃
15
And I will execute vengeance in anger and fury upon the heathen, such as they have not heard.

Ezekiel 39:20

וּשְׂבַעְתֶּם עַל-שֻׁלְחָנִי סוּס וָרֶכֶב גִּבּוֹר וְכָל-אִישׁ מִלְחָמָה נְאֻם אֲדֹנָי יְהוִֽה׃
20
Thus ye shall be filled at my table with horses and chariots, with mighty men, and with all men of war, saith the Lord GOD.

Matthew 24:7

ἐγερθήσεται γὰρ ἔθνος ἐπὶ ἔθνος καὶ βασιλεία ἐπὶ βασιλείαν καὶ ἔσονται λιμοὶ καὶ λοιμοί καὶ σεισμοὶ κατὰ τόπους·
7
For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

Zephaniah 3:8

לָכֵן חַכּוּ-לִי נְאֻם-יְהוָה לְיוֹם קוּמִי לְעַד כִּי מִשְׁפָּטִי לֶאֱסֹף גּוֹיִם לְקָבְצִי מַמְלָכוֹת לִשְׁפֹּךְ עֲלֵיהֶם זַעְמִי כֹּל חֲרוֹן אַפִּי כִּי בְּאֵשׁ קִנְאָתִי תֵּאָכֵל כָּל-הָאָֽרֶץ׃
8
Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the LORD, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.

Psalms 76:6

מִגַּעֲרָתְךָ אֱלֹהֵי יַעֲקֹב נִרְדָּם וְרֶכֶב וָסֽוּס׃
6
At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep.

Daniel 8:25

וְעַל-שִׂכְלוֹ וְהִצְלִיחַ מִרְמָה בְּיָדוֹ וּבִלְבָבוֹ יַגְדִּיל וּבְשַׁלְוָה יַשְׁחִית רַבִּים וְעַל שַׂר-שָׂרִים יַעֲמֹד וּבְאֶפֶס יָד יִשָּׁבֵֽר׃
25
And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand.

Revelation 11:15

Καὶ ἕβδομος ἄγγελος ἐσάλπισεν· καὶ ἐγένοντο φωναὶ μεγάλαι ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ λέγουσαι ἐγένοντο αἱ βασιλεῖαι τοῦ κόσμου τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν καὶ τοῦ Χριστοῦ αὐτοῦ καὶ βασιλεύσει εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων
15
And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

Isaiah 9:19

בְּעֶבְרַת יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת נֶעְתַּם אָרֶץ וַיְהִי הָעָם כְּמַאֲכֹלֶת אֵשׁ אִישׁ אֶל-אָחִיו לֹא יַחְמֹֽלוּ׃
19
Through the wrath of the LORD of hosts is the land darkened, and the people shall be as the fuel of the fire: no man shall spare his brother.

Isaiah 19:2

וְסִכְסַכְתִּי מִצְרַיִם בְּמִצְרַיִם וְנִלְחֲמוּ אִישׁ-בְּאָחִיו וְאִישׁ בְּרֵעֵהוּ עִיר בְּעִיר מַמְלָכָה בְּמַמְלָכָֽה׃
2
And I will set the Egyptians against the Egyptians: and they shall fight every one against his brother, and every one against his neighbour; city against city, and kingdom against kingdom.

Zechariah 14:3

וְיָצָא יְהוָה וְנִלְחַם בַּגּוֹיִם הָהֵם כְּיוֹם הִֽלָּחֲמוֹ בְּיוֹם קְרָֽב׃
3
Then shall the LORD go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.

Ezekiel 21:27

עַוָּה עַוָּה עַוָּה אֲשִׂימֶנָּה גַּם-זֹאת לֹא הָיָה עַד-בֹּא אֲשֶׁר-לוֹ הַמִּשְׁפָּט וּנְתַתִּֽיו׃
27
I will overturn, overturn, overturn, it: and it shall be no more, until he come whose right it is; and I will give it him.

Zechariah 9:10

וְהִכְרַתִּי-רֶכֶב מֵאֶפְרַיִם וְסוּס מִירוּשָׁלִַם וְנִכְרְתָה קֶשֶׁת מִלְחָמָה וְדִבֶּר שָׁלוֹם לַגּוֹיִם וּמָשְׁלוֹ מִיָּם עַד-יָם וּמִנָּהָר עַד-אַפְסֵי-אָֽרֶץ׃
10
And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem, and the battle bow shall be cut off: and he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion shall be from sea even to sea, and from the river even to the ends of the earth.

Exodus 15:19

כִּי בָא סוּס פַּרְעֹה בְּרִכְבּוֹ וּבְפָֽרָשָׁיו בַּיָּם וַיָּשֶׁב יְהוָה עֲלֵהֶם אֶת-מֵי הַיָּם וּבְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל הָֽלְכוּ בַיַּבָּשָׁה בְּתוֹךְ הַיָּֽם׃
19
For the horse of Pharaoh went in with his chariots and with his horsemen into the sea, and the LORD brought again the waters of the sea upon them; but the children of Israel went on dry land in the midst of the sea.

1 Samuel 14:16

וַיִּרְאוּ הַצֹּפִים לְשָׁאוּל בְּגִבְעַת בִּנְיָמִן וְהִנֵּה הֶֽהָמוֹן נָמוֹג וַיֵּלֶךְ וַֽהֲלֹֽם׃
16
And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked; and, behold, the multitude melted away, and they went on beating down one another.

Daniel 2:44

וּֽבְיוֹמֵיהוֹן דִּי מַלְכַיָּא אִנּוּן יְקִים אֱלָהּ שְׁמַיָּא מַלְכוּ דִּי לְעָלְמִין לָא תִתְחַבַּל וּמַלְכוּתָה לְעַם אָחֳרָן לָא תִשְׁתְּבִק תַּדִּק וְתָסֵיף כָּל-אִלֵּין מַלְכְוָתָא וְהִיא תְּקוּם לְעָלְמַיָּֽא׃
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And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.