Proverbs 11:16

A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
Select a Hebrew word above to see its details.

אֵֽשֶׁת
אֵֽשֶׁת
Root word wife, woman, wives, women, one, …
Dictionary form: אִשָּׁה · ish-SHAW

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

In the KJV here: woman
wife ×73 woman ×55 his wife ×53 the woman ×44 wives ×40 to wife ×35 a woman ×29 the women ×28
More options
woman — Broadest rendering; prefer when no marital relationship implied.
wife — Use when a specific marital bond is in view.
female — Emphasizes sex/gender contrast; good in legal or biological contexts.
women — Plural contexts; collective or group references.
each one — Distributive idiom; use in 'each woman/one' constructions.
bride — Nuanced option for betrothal or covenant-entry passages.

BDB612 H802

BDB611 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB613

אִשָּׁה775 noun feminine woman, wife, female (Arabic , Sabean אנתֿת etc. DHMZK 1884, 360, Aramaic אִתְּתָא, אִנְתְּתָא, אִתָּא, , Palmyrene, Nabataean אנתתא, Ethiopic Phoenician אשת, Assyrian aššatu COTGloss) — ׳א absolute Gen 2:33 +; construct אֵשֶׁת Gen 11:29 + (apparently absolute Deut 21:11; 1Sam 28:7; Ps 58:9 but compare § 728 Ges«GKC:130»§ 130. 5); suffix אִשְׁתִּי Gen 20:11 +; אִשְׁתְּךָ Gen 12:18 + (אֶשְׁתְּךָ Ps 128:3), etc.; Plural אִשֹּׁת Ezek 23:44 (Co לעשׂות); נָשִׁים Gen 4:19 +; construct נְשֵׁי Gen 4:23 +; suffix נָשַׁי Gen 30:26; 1Kgs 20:7 נְשֵׁיכֶם Exod 22:23 +, etc.; —

1. woman Gen 3:1; Gen 3:2; Gen 12:11 +; opposed to man Gen 2:22; Gen 2:23; Exod 35:29; Exod 36:6; Deut 7:2; Deut 7:5; Deut 22:22; 1Sam 21:5 +; ׳א emphatic a genuine (or ideal) woman Eccl 7:28 (|| אדם); simile of men as feeble, timid Jer 50:37; Jer 51:30 note especially הַטַּף בַּנָּשִׁים the children among the women, female children Num 31:18 (P); as conceiving Exod 2:2; Lev 12:2; 2Sam 11:5 +; travailing Jer 13:21 bearing children Judg 13:24; 1Kgs 3:18 compare Job 14:1; Job 15:14; Job 25:4 +, etc.; suckling Isa 49:15 אֹרַח כַּנָּשִׁים Gen 18:11 דֶּרֶח נָשִׁים Gen 31:35 with adjective, or app., מֵינֶקֶת׳א nursing woman, nurse Exod 2:7 זוֺנָה ׳א harlot Josh 2:1; Josh 6:22; Judg 11:1; Judg 16:1; 1Kgs 3:16; Prov 6:26; Jer 3:3; Ezek 16:30; Ezek 23:44 so זָרָה ׳א Prov 2:16; Prov 7:5 compare also Ezek 23:44 above; מְנָאָ֑פֶת ׳א adulteress Prov 30:20 (compare אֵשֶׁת אִישׁ Prov 6:26), אֵשֶׁת זְנוּנִים Hos 1:2 נָשִׁים נָכְרִיּוֺת foreign women 1Kgs 11:1; 1Kgs 11:8; Ezra 10:2; Ezra 10:10; Ezra 10:11; Ezra 10:14; Ezra 10:17; Ezra 10:18; Ezra 10:44; Neh 13:26; Neh 13:27 (compare vNeh 13:23); חֲכָמָה ׳א wise woman, one known as clever, shrewd 2Sam 14:2; 2Sam 20:16, etc.; also פִּילֶגֶשׁ ׳א concubine Judg 19:1; Judg 19:27: אַלְמָנָה ׳א widow 2Sam 14:5; 1Kgs 11:26; 1Kgs 17:9; 1Kgs 17:10 נְבִיאָה ׳א prophetess Judg 4:4 also construct before noun of quality אֵשֶׁת רָ֑ע Prov 6:24 בְּסִילוּת ׳א Prov 9:13 חֵן ׳א Prov 11:16 חַיִל ׳א Prov 12:4; Prov 31:10; Ruth 3:11 מִדְיָנִים ׳א Prov 21:9; Prov 25:24; Prov 27:15 וָכָ֑עַס ׳מ ׳א Prov 21:19.

2. Wife (woman belonging to a man, usually construct or suffix) Gen 2:24; Gen 2:25; Gen 3:8; Gen 3:17; Gen 4:1; Gen 4:17 + often; of one betrothed (ארשׂ) Deut 20:7; Deut 28:30 בַּעַל (הָ)אִשָּׁה Exod 21:3; Exod 21:22 אִישׁ הָאִשָּׁה Judg 20:4 לְאִשָּׁה to wife Gen 2:22; Gen 12:19; Gen 16:3; Gen 34:21 + often (after לָקַח, נָתַן husband or father subject); for wife (after הָֽיְתָה, woman subject) Gen 20:12; Num 36:3; Num 36:6 (twice in verse); Num 36:11; Num 36:12; Deut 22:19; Deut 22:29 +; for unfaithful wife compare 1; construct in phrase אֵשֶׁת חֵיקֶ֑ךָ Deut 13:7 compare Deut 28:54 נְעוּרֶיךָ ׳א Prov 5:18; Mal 2:14; Mal 2:15 בְּרִיתֶ֑ךָ ׳א vMal 2:14 אֵשֶׁת אָב = step-mother Lev 18:8; Lev 18:11; Lev 20:11.

3. Female of animals Gen 7:2 (twice in verse); see also below
4.

4. With distributive & reciprocal sense, מֵאֵת ׳א רְעוּתָהּ each woman from her neighbour Exod 11:2 (E); compare Ruth 1:8; Ruth 1:9; Jer 9:19 each one, of birds of prey Isa 34:15 compare vIsa 34:16 (strike out Bi Che); of cows (figurative of heartless women of Israel) Amos 4:3 of sheep (figurative of Israel) Zech 11:9 & of inanimate things (P, & late) אֶל אֲחֹתָהּ ׳א Exod 26:3 (twice in verse); Exod 26:5; Exod 26:6; Exod 26:17 (P) Ezek 1:9 (strike out Co) vEzek 1:23; Ezek 3:13.


BDB9321 H802

BDB9320 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9322

II. אנשׁ (√ of following; Biblical Hebrew III. אנשׁ, אִשָּׁח).

wife, woman, wives, women, one, …
ʾiššâ
a woman
  • woman, wife, female
    • woman (opposite of man)
    • "wife (woman married to a man)"female (of animals)"each, every (pronoun)

חֵ֭ן
חֵ֭ן
Root word grace, favour, gracious, pleasant, precious
Dictionary form: חֵן · hane

Noun — Common, masculine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: a gracious
grace ×31 favour ×24 of grace ×3 a gracious ×1 and grace ×1 and pleasant ×1 are gracious ×1 crying grace ×1
More options
favor — Most natural modern equivalent; fits social and divine contexts.
grace — Retains theological resonance; modernized from KJV form.
goodwill — Emphasizes benevolent disposition of the one granting favor.
charm — Best when describing personal attractiveness or pleasing quality.
kindness — Highlights relational warmth; suits interpersonal contexts.
appeal — Use when the word describes something's pleasing or winning quality.

BDB2938 H2580

BDB2937 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB2939

I. חֵן noun masculinePs 45:3 favour, grace; — ׳ח Gen 6:8 + 67 t.; suffix חִנּוֺ Gen 39:21

1. favour, grace, elegance:
  a. of form and appearance, of a woman || יֹ֑פִי Prov 31:30 אֵשֶׁת חֵן Prov 11:16 זונה טובת חן Nah 3:4 of a doe Prov 5:19 precious stone אבן חן Prov 17:8 of ornaments Prov 1:9 = Prov 4:9; Prov 3:22.
  b. of speech, lips Ps 45:3; Prov 22:11 words Eccl 10:12.
2. favour, acceptance:
  a. with men Prov 13:15; Prov 22:1; Eccl 9:11.
  b. with God Zech 4:7 (twice in verse); Zech 12:10 chiefly in phrases: מצא חן בעיני find favour in the eyes of: (I) men Gen 30:27; Gen 32:6; Gen 33:8; Gen 33:10; Gen 33:15; Gen 34:11; Gen 39:4; Gen 47:25; Gen 47:29; Gen 50:4; Num 32:5 (all J); Deut 24:1; Ruth 2:2; Ruth 2:10; Ruth 2:13; 1Sam 1:18; 1Sam 16:22; 1Sam 20:3; 1Sam 20:29; 1Sam 25:8; 1Sam 27:5; 2Sam 14:22; 2Sam 16:4; 1Kgs 11:19; Esth 5:8; Esth 7:3 (2) of God Gen 6:8; Gen 18:3; Gen 19:19; Exod 33:12; Exod 33:13 (twice in verse); Exod 33:16; Exod 33:17; Exod 34:9; Num 11:11; Num 11:15 (all J); Judg 6:17; 2Sam 15:25; Prov 3:4 absolute מצא חן (with man) Prov 28:23 (with God) Jer 31:2 מֹצא חן לפניו Esth 8:5 (i.e. of the king); נתן חן בעיני give favour in the eyes of (I) man Gen 39:21; Exod 3:21; Exod 11:3; Exod 12:36 (J); absolute נתן חן of man Ps 84:12 (2) of God Prov 3:34 נשׂא חֵן בְּעֵינֵי obtain favour in the eyes of Esth 2:15 of the king Esth 5:2 so וַתִּשָּׂאחֵֿן וָחֶסֶד לְפָנָיו Esth 2:17.

grace, favour, gracious, pleasant, precious
ḥēn
graciousness, i.e., subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
  • favor, grace, charm
    • favor, grace, elegance
    • "favor, acceptance

תִּתְמֹ֣ךְ
תִּתְמֹ֣ךְ
Root word hold, up, uphold, holdeth, retain, …
Dictionary form: תָּמַךְ · taw-MAHK

Verb — Qal, Imperfect (Yiqtol), third person feminine singular simple action — "he did" not-yet-complete action — try "he will ___" or "he ___s" the built-in subject is "she (or it)"

In the KJV here: retaineth
and him that holdeth ×2 take hold ×2 and he held up ×1 from holding ×1 himself and he shall be holden ×1 hold ×1 hold up ×1 i will uphold ×1
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uphold — Best for supporting a person or cause.
sustain — Emphasizes ongoing support or maintenance.
grasp — More physical; gripping or seizing firmly.
support — Broad, neutral; works for literal and figurative use.
hold fast — Stresses firm, determined retention or grip.
maintain — Good for abstract contexts like justice or truth.

BDB9187 H8551

BDB9186 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB9188

[תָּמַךְ] verb grasp, support, attain (Aramaic תְּמַךְ Pa`el hold fast; compare Phoenician and Old Aramaic תמכאל El hath sustained Lzb386 SAC121 Cooke361); —

Qal Perfect. 3 feminine singular תָּֽמְכָה Ps 63:9, etc.; Imperfect 3 masculine singular יִתְמֹךְ Prov 29:23, 3 masculine plural יִתְמֹ֑כוּ Job 36:17; Prov 5:5, etc., Infinitive absolute תָּמֹךְ Ps 17:5 construct תְּמֹךְ Isa 33:15 Participle תּוֺמֵךְ Amos 1:5; Amos 1:8, תּוֺמִיךְ Ps 16:5 (? read מֵיךְ- Ges«GKC:51e»§ 51e, or תֹּמֵךְ, compare Vrss Du; > 0l תּוֺסִיף, Bi Che תָּמִיד), etc.; —
1. grasp, lay hold of, with accusative of thing Gen 48:17 (E), Prov 31:19 (|| שׁלּח יד בְּ); accusative of person (wisdom) Prov 3:18 (|| מַחֲזִיק); accusative of thing (grasp and) wield Amos 1:5; Amos 1:8; Ps 16:5 (see above) thou dost grasp my lot (i.e. take and cast it for me, compare modern Palestinian may Allah uphold my lot BergheimPEF 1894, 194); figurative, Job 36:17 judgment and justice seize (thee; but see obscure and doubtful); Prov 5:5 her steps lay hold of Sh®°ôl (keep the path to it); literal, with ב of thing Isa 33:15, ב person Prov 28:17 (or below 3; meaning dubious); lay hold of, attain, honour, wealth (accusative) Prov 11:16 (twice in verse).
2. hold up, support, with בְּיָדָיו Exod 17:2 (E); figurative, ב person Isa 42:1; Ps 41:13; Ps 63:9 accusative of person Isa 41:10 (ב instrumental), Prov 29:23 (opposed to הִשְׁפִּיל),
3. hold, keep, with accusative of thing Prov 4:4 let thy heart keep my words (|| שָׁמַר); hold firmly Ps 17:5 (ב location; opposed to נָמֹ֫טוּ). Niph`al Imperfect וּבְחַבְלֵי חַטָּאתוֺ יִתָּמֵ֑ךְ Prov 5:22 in the cords of his sin is he seized (|| לָכַד).

hold, up, uphold, holdeth, retain, …
tāmak
to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close
  • to grasp, hold, support, attain, lay hold of, hold fast
    • (Qal)
      • to grasp, lay hold of, attain
      • "to hold up, support"to hold, keep"to take hold of each other
      (Niphal) to be seized, be held

כָּב֑וֹד
כָּב֑וֹד
Root word glory, honour, glorious, gloriously, honourable
Dictionary form: כָּבוֹד · kaw-BODE

Noun — Common, both singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: honour
the glory ×31 and the glory ×18 glory ×13 and honour ×12 his glory ×10 my glory ×10 honour ×7 of glory ×7
More options
glory — Modernized from KJV; best for divine or cosmic contexts.
honor — Social/relational weight; prefer for human dignity contexts.
majesty — Regal or divine grandeur; strong formal register.
splendor — Emphasizes visible, radiant, or awe-inspiring quality.
renown — Reputation-focused; suits contexts of fame or esteem.
weightiness — Reflects the root כבד (heavy); good for literal/theological notes.

BDB3887 H3519

BDB3886 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB3888

II. כָּבוֺד noun masculineIsa 60:1 and feminineGen 49:6 abundance, honour, glory; — ׳כ Josh 7:19 + 70 t.; כָּבֹד Gen 31:1; Nah 2:10 construct כְּבוֺד Exod 16:7 + 62 t.; כְּבֹד Prov 25:2 (twice in verse); suffix כְּבוֺדִי Gen 45:13 + 17 t.; כְּבֹדִי Gen 49:6 + 3 t.; + 40 t. suffixes —

2. honour, splendour, glory, of external condition and circumstances:
  a. of men: of Joseph in Egypt Gen 45:18 (E); of Job Job 19:9; Job 29:20 of Ephraim Hos 9:11, Samaria Hos 10:5 עשֶׁר וְכָכוֺד wealth and splendour 1Chr 29:12; 1Chr 29:28; 2Chr 17:5; 2Chr 18:1; 2Chr 32:27; Prov 3:16; Prov 8:18; Prov 22:4 ׳עשֶׁר (וּ)נְכָסִים וְכ 2Chr 1:11; 2Chr 1:12 = ׳גם כ ׳גם ע 1Kgs 3:13; Eccl 6:2 || עשֶׁר Prov 11:16 man was crowned with וְהָדָר ׳כ at his creation, Ps 8:6 the king is given ׳כ || הוֺד וְהָדָר Ps 21:6.
  b. of things, עָשְׁרוֺ ׳כ Esth 5:11 splendour of his wealth, of a throne 1Sam 2:8 (poem), Isa 22:23; Jer 14:21; Jer 17:12 a kingdom Esth 1:4 chariots Isa 22:18 priestly robes Exod 28:2; Exod 28:40 (P); Lebanon Isa 35:2; Isa 60:13 forest Isa 10:18 (figurative of royal might); trees Ezek 31:18 temple Hag 2:3; Hag 2:9 restored holy land Ps 84:12; Isa 4:2; Isa 4:5 Jerusalem Isa 62:2.
  c. of God, glory, (1) in historic theophanies: to Moses Exod 33:18; Exod 33:22 (J); || אֹתֹת Num 14:22 (JE); || גָּדְלוֺ Deut 5:21. P uses יהוה ׳כ for theophanies of the Exodus Exod 16:7; Exod 16:10; Exod 24:16; Exod 24:17; Exod 40:34; Exod 40:35; Lev 9:6; Lev 9:23; Num 14:10; Num 16:19; Num 17:7; Num 20:6, compare 2Chr 5:14 = 1Kgs 8:11; 2Chr 7:1; 2Chr 7:2; 2Chr 7:3 so Ezekiel, Ezek 1:28; Ezek 3:12; Ezek 3:23; Ezek 10:4 (twice in verse); Ezek 10:18; Ezek 11:23; Ezek 43:4; Ezek 43:5; Ezek 44:4 with the variation אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל ׳כ Ezek 8:4; Ezek 9:3; Ezek 10:19; Ezek 11:22; Ezek 43:2, and הַכָּבוֺד Ezek 3:23 the sacred tent was sanctified by the Glory Exod 29:43 (P), and the temple was ׳מְקוֺם מִשְׁכַּן כ Ps 26:8 when the ark was captured, the Glory went into exile from Israel 1Sam 4:21; 1Sam 4:22. (2) in historic and ideal manifestations to the pious mind Yahweh's, name is a name of glory Ps 72:19; Neh 9:5 his eyes eyes of glory Isa 3:8 in the temple his glory is seen Ps 63:3 it is על השׁמים Ps 113:4 על כל הארץ Ps 57:6; Ps 57:12 in a thunderstorm he is אֵל הַכָּבוֺד Ps 29:3 his glory is לְעוֺלָם Ps 104:31 it is great Ps 138:5 above all the earth Ps 108:6 the whole earth is full of it Isa 6:3 the heavens are declaring כְּבוֺד אֵל Ps 19:2 with reference to the divine reign הֲדַר מַלְכוּתוֺ ׳כּ, Ps 145:12 ׳הֲדַר כ הוֺדֶ֑ךָ Ps 145:5. (3) he is מֶלֶךְ הַכָּבוֺד Ps 24:7; Ps 24:8; Ps 24:9; Ps 24:10 (twice in verse); he will appear in his glory Ps 102:17, his glory will be revealed in a march through the wilderness to the holy land Isa 40:5, the land will see it Isa 35:2, shine with it Ezek 43:3, and it will dwell in the land Ps 85:10 it will be to the rearward of Israel Isa 58:8 it will arise and be seen upon Jerusalem Isa 60:1; Isa 60:2 Yahweh will be the glory in the midst of her Zech 2:9 the temple will be filled with it Hag 2:7 the earth will be filled with a knowledge of it Hab 2:14, and with it Num 14:21 (JE) Ps 72:19 it will be declared among the nations and all will see it Isa 66:18; Isa 66:19 (twice in verse); Ps 97:6 and peoples and kings revere it Ps 102:16; Isa 59:19 ׳י will reign before his elders in glory Isa 24:23 the resting-place of the Messiah will be כָּבוֺד Isa 11:10.
3. honour, dignity of position ׳מנע מִכּ withhold from honour Num 24:11 (E); ׳ירד מִכּ descend from Jer 48:18 ׳שׁלח אחר כ send after Zech 2:12 ׳רוּם בכ Ps 112:9 ׳שׁכב בכ Isa 14:18 ׳תמך כ Prov 29:23 ׳יַרְבֶּה כ Dan 11:39 ׳לקח כ take me to honour Ps 73:24 not becoming to fools Prov 26:1 ׳לפני כ ענוה before honour (goeth) humility Prov 15:33; Prov 18:22 antithesis קלון Hos 4:7; Hab 2:16; Prov 3:35, קִיִקָלוֺן Hab 2:16 כָּבוֺד is used as collective, of honoured men, dignitaries, nobility כבוד ישׂראל Mic 1:15 elsewhere as construct before various nations or with suffixes only Isa 5:13; Isa 8:7; Isa 10:16; Isa 16:14; Isa 17:3; Isa 17:4; Isa 21:16; Isa 22:24.
4. honour, reputation, of character, of man ׳וְלֹאלְֿךָ לְכ 2Chr 26:18 neither will it be for thine honour; || חכמה Eccl 10:1 צדקה Prov 21:21 antith. כְּלִמָּה Ps 4:3 וְחֵקֶר כְּבֹדָם כָּבוֺד Prov 25:27 and searching out of their glory is (not) glory לאישׁ ׳כ Prov 20:3 אֱלֹהִים ׳כ מְלָכִים חֲקֹר דָּבָר ׳הַסְתֵּר דָּבָר וכ Prov 25:2 the honour of God is to conceal a thing, but the honour of kings is to search out a thing.
5. my honour, poetic of the seat of honour in the inner man, the noblest part of man || נפשׁי Gen 49:6 (poem) Ps 7:6 לִבִּי Ps 16:9; Ps 108:2 it is called upon to זמּר Ps 30:13 (read כְּבוֺדִי for כָּבוֺד); עוּרָה Ps 57:9.
6. honour, reverence, glory, as due to one or ascribed to one:
  a. of men, due to a father Mal 1:6 honour done to David by Nathan's prophecy 1Chr 17:18 לְ ׳עשׂה כ 2Chr 32:33 do honour to; לְ ׳נתן כ Prov 26:8 || ישׁע Ps 62:8.
  b. of God, כְּבוֺדִי the honour due to me (Yahweh) Isa 42:8; Isa 43:7; Isa 48:11 שְׁמֶ֑ךָ ׳כ Ps 79:9 לְ ׳נתן כ 1Sam 6:5; Jer 13:16; Mal 2:2; Ps 115:1 לְ ׳שׂים כ Josh 7:19 (J), Isa 42:12 ׳שׂים כ תהלתוֺ Ps 66:2 ועז לְ ׳יהב כ Ps 29:1; Ps 96:7 = 1Chr 16:28 שְׁמוֺ לְ ׳יהב כ Ps 29:2; Ps 96:8 = 1Chr 16:29 שְׁמוֺ ׳זמּר כ Ps 66:2 ספּר כבודו בגוים Ps 96:3 = 1Chr 16:24 אמר מלכותך ׳כ Ps 145:11 נתן כבודי בגוים Ezek 39:21 אֹמֵר כָּבוֺד Ps 29:9 say Glory; ׳יִעְלְזוּ בְּכ exult with (ascriptions of) glory Ps 149:5.
7. glory as the object of honour, reverence and glorifying, כְּבוֺדִי Ps 3:4 my glory (the one whom I glorify); כְּבוֺדָם Ps 106:20 their glory; כְּבוֺדוֺ Jer 2:11.

glory, honour, glorious, gloriously, honourable
kābôd
properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
  • glory, honor, glorious, abundance
    • abundance, riches
    • "honor, splendor, glory"honor, dignity"honor, reputation"honor, reverence, glory"glory

וְ ֝עָרִיצִ֗ים
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
֝עָרִיצִ֗ים
Root word terrible, ones, oppressors, one, violent, …
Dictionary form: עָרִיץ · aw-REETS

Adjective — masculine plural, absolute state plural — usually add "-s"

In the KJV here: and strong
of the terrible ×4 of the terrible ones ×3 the terrible ×2 and strong ×1 him the terrible ×1 in great power ×1 me and oppressors ×1 of oppressors ×1
More options
ruthless — Most natural modern word; suits prose and poetry alike.
tyrant — Emphasizes domineering power over others; good for individuals.
oppressor — Highlights the victim's perspective; updated from KJV phrasing.
violent — Stresses raw aggression; fits collective or adjectival contexts.
terrifying — Retains the fear-inducing nuance lost in 'ruthless'.
fierce — Slightly milder; useful when brutality is implied but not explicit.

BDB6410 H6184

BDB6409 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB6411

עָרִיץ adjective awe-inspiring, terror-striking; — ׳ע of ׳י, כְּגִבּוֺר עָרִיץ Jer 20:11 plural as substantive עָרִיצִים, in bad sense of formidable adversaries, personal, Jer 15:21 (|| רָעִים), Job 6:23 (|| צָר), and national, Ps 54:5 (|| זָרִים), = ׳עֲדַת ע Ps 86:14 (|| זֵדִים), ׳הֲמוֺן ע Isa 29:5 (|| זָרָ֑יִח); especially of Chaldeans Isa 13:11, construct עָרִצֵי גוֺיִם most terrifying of the nations Ezek 28:7 (|| זָרִים) Ezek 30:11; Ezek 31:12 (|| זָרִים), Ezek 32:12 so (probably) singular עָרִיץ Isa 49:25 (read ׳ע also for צַדִּיק vIsa 49:24, so Lo Ew Che Gr and others); without specific reference גּוֺיִם עָרִיצִים Isa 25:3 awe-inspiring nations (Du Che take ׳ע as substantive), ׳רִוּחַ ע vIsa 25:4 (strike out as gloss Di and others), ׳זְמִיר ע vIsa 25:5 (strike out verse as gloss Du Che); late, of wicked in general, as ruthless ׳רָאִיתִי רָשָׁע ע Ps 37:35 I have seen a wicked man ruthless; as substantive, Isa 29:20 (|| לֵץ), Job 15:20 (|| רשׁע), plural Job 27:13 (|| id.), Prov 11:16 read also עָרִיצִ(יםׅ Isa 11:4 (for ᵑ0 אֶרֶץ), so Che BrMP Du Gr and others (|| רָשָׁע).

terrible, ones, oppressors, one, violent, …
ʿārîṣ
fearful, i.e., powerful or tyrannical
  • awe-inspiring, terror-striking, awesome, terrifying, ruthless, mighty

יִתְמְכוּ
יִתְמְכוּ
Root word hold, up, uphold, holdeth, retain, …
Dictionary form: תָּמַךְ · taw-MAHK

Verb — Qal, Imperfect (Yiqtol), third person masculine plural simple action — "he did" not-yet-complete action — try "he will ___" or "he ___s" the built-in subject is "they"

In the KJV here: men retain
and him that holdeth ×2 take hold ×2 and he held up ×1 from holding ×1 himself and he shall be holden ×1 hold ×1 hold up ×1 i will uphold ×1
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uphold — Best for supporting a person or cause.
sustain — Emphasizes ongoing support or maintenance.
grasp — More physical; gripping or seizing firmly.
support — Broad, neutral; works for literal and figurative use.
hold fast — Stresses firm, determined retention or grip.
maintain — Good for abstract contexts like justice or truth.

BDB9187 H8551

BDB9186 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB9188

[תָּמַךְ] verb grasp, support, attain (Aramaic תְּמַךְ Pa`el hold fast; compare Phoenician and Old Aramaic תמכאל El hath sustained Lzb386 SAC121 Cooke361); —

Qal Perfect. 3 feminine singular תָּֽמְכָה Ps 63:9, etc.; Imperfect 3 masculine singular יִתְמֹךְ Prov 29:23, 3 masculine plural יִתְמֹ֑כוּ Job 36:17; Prov 5:5, etc., Infinitive absolute תָּמֹךְ Ps 17:5 construct תְּמֹךְ Isa 33:15 Participle תּוֺמֵךְ Amos 1:5; Amos 1:8, תּוֺמִיךְ Ps 16:5 (? read מֵיךְ- Ges«GKC:51e»§ 51e, or תֹּמֵךְ, compare Vrss Du; > 0l תּוֺסִיף, Bi Che תָּמִיד), etc.; —
1. grasp, lay hold of, with accusative of thing Gen 48:17 (E), Prov 31:19 (|| שׁלּח יד בְּ); accusative of person (wisdom) Prov 3:18 (|| מַחֲזִיק); accusative of thing (grasp and) wield Amos 1:5; Amos 1:8; Ps 16:5 (see above) thou dost grasp my lot (i.e. take and cast it for me, compare modern Palestinian may Allah uphold my lot BergheimPEF 1894, 194); figurative, Job 36:17 judgment and justice seize (thee; but see obscure and doubtful); Prov 5:5 her steps lay hold of Sh®°ôl (keep the path to it); literal, with ב of thing Isa 33:15, ב person Prov 28:17 (or below 3; meaning dubious); lay hold of, attain, honour, wealth (accusative) Prov 11:16 (twice in verse).
2. hold up, support, with בְּיָדָיו Exod 17:2 (E); figurative, ב person Isa 42:1; Ps 41:13; Ps 63:9 accusative of person Isa 41:10 (ב instrumental), Prov 29:23 (opposed to הִשְׁפִּיל),
3. hold, keep, with accusative of thing Prov 4:4 let thy heart keep my words (|| שָׁמַר); hold firmly Ps 17:5 (ב location; opposed to נָמֹ֫טוּ). Niph`al Imperfect וּבְחַבְלֵי חַטָּאתוֺ יִתָּמֵ֑ךְ Prov 5:22 in the cords of his sin is he seized (|| לָכַד).

hold, up, uphold, holdeth, retain, …
tāmak
to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close
  • to grasp, hold, support, attain, lay hold of, hold fast
    • (Qal)
      • to grasp, lay hold of, attain
      • "to hold up, support"to hold, keep"to take hold of each other
      (Niphal) to be seized, be held

עֹֽשֶׁר
עֹֽשֶׁר
Root word riches, far
Dictionary form: עֹשֶׁר · oh-SHER

Noun — Common, masculine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: riches
riches ×17 in his riches ×2 and riches ×1 are his riches ×1 are riches ×1 both riches ×1 for riches ×1 his riches ×1
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wealth — Broadest, most natural modern equivalent.
riches — Modernized KJV form; still widely understood.
prosperity — Emphasizes flourishing state, not just assets.
affluence — Formal register; suits literary or elevated contexts.
abundance — Highlights plenty rather than monetary value.
fortune — Good for personal accumulated wealth or estate.

BDB6462 H6238 H6239

BDB6461 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB6463

[עָשַׁר] verb be or become rich (Late Hebrew in derived species, and derivatives; Aramaic עֲתַר, ; compare Arabic abound with herbage, abundance, of herbage, goods, etc.); —

Qal Perfect 1 singular עָשַׁרְתִּי Hos 12:9 I have become rich; Imperfect 3 masculine singular יֶעְשַׁר Job 15:29 he shall not be rich. — 1Kgs 22:49 read עָשָׂה
Hiph`il 1. make rich, with accusative of person: Perfect 1 singular הֶעֱשַׁרְתִּי Gen 14:23 2 feminine singular הֶעֱשַׁרְתְּ Ezek 27:33 (of personified Tyre; + בְּרֹב הוֺנַיִח); Imperfect 3 masculine singular suffix יַעְשְׁרֶנּוּ (Ges«GKC:61g»§ 61g),+ accusative of congnate meaning with verb עשֶׁר; 2 masculine singular suffix רַבַּת תַּעְשְׁרֶנָּהּ Ps 65:10 thou dost greatly enrich it (the land); object omitted 3 feminine singular תַּעֲשִׁיר Prov 10:22, so Participle מַעֲשִׁיר 1Sam 2:7 ׳י maketh rich (opposed to מוֺרִישׁ).
2. gain riches, absolute: Imperfect 3 masculine singular יַעֲשִׁר Ps 49:17, יַעֲשִׁיר Prov 21:7; Dan 11:2 (+ accusative of congnate meaning with verb עשֶׁר); 3 feminine singular תַּעֲשִׁיר Prov 10:4 1 singular וָאַעֲשִׁר Zech 11:5(Gi Kt; van d. H. Baer וַאעֲשִׁר); 3 masculine plural וַיַּעֲשִׁירוּ Jer 5:27 Infinitive construct לְהַעֲשִׁיר Prov 23:4; Prov 28:20. Hithpa`el Participle מִתְעַשֵּׁר Prov 13:7 one enriching himself.


BDB6463 H6239

BDB6462 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB6464

ע֫שֶׁר37 noun masculine1Sam 17:25 riches; — ׳ע absolute Gen 31:6 + 27 t. construct Esth 1:4 suffix עָשְׁרוֺ Jer 9:22 + 5 t., עָשְׁרָם Ps 49:7; Prov 14:24 + (or ||) כָּבוֺד1Kgs 3:13; Prov 3:16 + 9 t.; ׳עָשָׂה ע Jer 17:11, compare English 'make money.'

riches, far
ʿōšer
wealth
  • wealth, riches

This book is chanted to the poetic accent system (used only in Job, Psalms, and Proverbs). Each group below ends at one of its pausing accents — translate a group as one unit.
אֵֽשֶׁת חֵ֭ן Dechi — a lesser break תִּתְמֹ֣ךְ כָּב֑וֹד Atnach — the verse's main pause — take a breath here וְ֝עָרִיצִ֗ים Revia Mugrash — a lesser break יִתְמְכוּ עֹֽשֶׁר Silluq — end of the verse

אֵֽשֶׁת-חֵן תִּתְמֹךְ כָּבוֹד וְעָרִיצִים יִתְמְכוּ-עֹֽשֶׁר׃
16
A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.
Cross References

Proverbs 31:30

שֶׁקֶר הַחֵן וְהֶבֶל הַיֹּפִי אִשָּׁה יִרְאַת-יְהוָה הִיא תִתְהַלָּֽל׃
30
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.

Luke 10:42

ἑνὸς δέ ἐστιν χρεία· Μαριά δέ τὴν ἀγαθὴν μερίδα ἐξελέξατο ἥτις οὐκ ἀφαιρεθήσεται ἀπ' αὐτῆς
42
But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Acts 16:14

καί τις γυνὴ ὀνόματι Λυδία πορφυρόπωλις πόλεως Θυατείρων σεβομένη τὸν θεόν ἤκουεν ἧς κύριος διήνοιξεν τὴν καρδίαν προσέχειν τοῖς λαλουμένοις ὑπὸ τοῦ Παύλου
14
And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.

1 Samuel 25:32

וַיֹּאמֶר דָּוִד לַֽאֲבִיגַל בָּרוּךְ יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל אֲשֶׁר שְׁלָחֵךְ הַיּוֹם הַזֶּה לִקְרָאתִֽי׃
32
And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me:

Acts 9:39

ἀναστὰς δὲ Πέτρος συνῆλθεν αὐτοῖς· ὃν παραγενόμενον ἀνήγαγον εἰς τὸ ὑπερῷον καὶ παρέστησαν αὐτῷ πᾶσαι αἱ χῆραι κλαίουσαι καὶ ἐπιδεικνύμεναι χιτῶνας καὶ ἱμάτια ὅσα ἐποίει μετ' αὐτῶν οὖσα Δορκάς
39
Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.

2 Samuel 20:16

וַתִּקְרָא אִשָּׁה חֲכָמָה מִן-הָעִיר שִׁמְעוּ שִׁמְעוּ אִמְרוּ-נָא אֶל-יוֹאָב קְרַב עַד-הֵנָּה וַֽאֲדַבְּרָה אֵלֶֽיךָ׃
16
Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, that I may speak with thee.

Esther 9:25

וּבְבֹאָהּ לִפְנֵי הַמֶּלֶךְ אָמַר עִם-הַסֵּפֶר יָשׁוּב מַֽחֲשַׁבְתּוֹ הָֽרָעָה אֲשֶׁר-חָשַׁב עַל-הַיְּהוּדִים עַל-רֹאשׁוֹ וְתָלוּ אֹתוֹ וְאֶת-בָּנָיו עַל-הָעֵֽץ׃
25
But when Esther came before the king, he commanded by letters that his wicked device, which he devised against the Jews, should return upon his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows.

2 John 1:1

πρεσβύτερος ἐκλεκτῇ κυρίᾳ καὶ τοῖς τέκνοις αὐτῆς οὓς ἐγὼ ἀγαπῶ ἐν ἀληθείᾳ καὶ οὐκ ἐγὼ μόνος ἀλλὰ καὶ πάντες οἱ ἐγνωκότες τὴν ἀλήθειαν
1
The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;

Matthew 26:13

ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅπου ἐὰν κηρυχθῇ τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦτο ἐν ὅλῳ τῷ κόσμῳ λαληθήσεται καὶ ἐποίησεν αὕτη εἰς μνημόσυνον αὐτῆς
13
Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also be this, that this woman hath done, told for a memorial of her.

Luke 11:21

ὅταν ἰσχυρὸς καθωπλισμένος φυλάσσῃ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ αὐλήν ἐν εἰρήνῃ ἐστὶν τὰ ὑπάρχοντα αὐτοῦ·
21
When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:

Luke 8:3

καὶ Ἰωάννα γυνὴ Χουζᾶ ἐπιτρόπου Ἡρῴδου καὶ Σουσάννα καὶ ἕτεραι πολλαί αἵτινες διηκόνουν αὐτῷ ἀπὸ τῶν ὑπαρχόντων αὐταῖς
3
And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.

Romans 16:2

ἵνα αὐτὴν προσδέξησθε ἐν κυρίῳ ἀξίως τῶν ἁγίων καὶ παραστῆτε αὐτῇ ἐν ἂν ὑμῶν χρῄζῃ πράγματι· καὶ γὰρ αὐτὴ προστάτις πολλῶν ἐγενήθη καὶ αὐτοῦ ἐμοῦ
2
That that ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and also. of myself

Luke 21:2

εἶδεν δέ καὶ τινα χήραν πενιχρὰν βάλλουσαν ἐκεῖ δύο λεπτὰ
2
And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.

Romans 16:6

ἀσπάσασθε Μαρίαμ ἥτις πολλὰ ἐκοπίασεν εἰς ἡμᾶς
6
Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.