Psalms 7:13

וְ֭לוֹ הֵכִ֣ין כְּלֵי מָ֑וֶת חִ֝צָּ֗יו לְֽדֹלְקִ֥ים יִפְעָֽל
He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors.
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וְ ֭ל וֹ
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
֭ל
Preposition fathers, father, chief, families, patrimony, …
וֹ
Suffix — pronoun his / him / it
Dictionary form: אָב · awb

Preposition

his father ×133 of their fathers ×94 his fathers ×86 my father ×80 thy father ×51 of the fathers ×44 the father ×41 their fathers ×30
More options
father — Default choice; direct, natural, widely understood.
ancestor — Prefer when referring to distant forebears or lineage.
forefather — Slightly more formal; good for ancestral or covenantal contexts.
patriarch — Use for tribal or clan heads with religious authority.
family head — Highlights household-leader role in social/legal contexts.
founder — Suits contexts emphasizing originating or establishing a line.

BDB17 H1

BDB16 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB18

אָב1191 noun masculine father (Phoenician אב, Assyrian abu, Arabic , Sabean אב CISiv, 1, 37 1. 2 and others, Ethiopic Aramaic אַבָּא, — absolute אָב Gen 44:19 + 47 t.; construct אַב Gen 17:4; Gen 17:5 (compare in אַבְרָהָם ib. & elsewhere in proper names. On Hal's proposed אֲבִר see אברהם); אֲבִי (compare Ge§§ 90, 3b, 96) Gen 4:20 +; suffix אָבִי Gen 19:34 + (MI אבי); אָבִיךָ Gen 12:1 +; אָבִיו Gen 2:24 +; אָבִ֫יהוּ Judg 14:10 + 6t.; plural אָבוֺת Exod 12:3 +; construct אֲבוֺת Exod 6:25 + 7 t.; suffix אֲבוֺתַי (אֲבֹתַי, אֲבוֺתָ֑י) Gen 47:9 + 15 t.; אֲבוֺתֵיהֶם 1Chr 4:38 + 32 t. (late); אֲבוֺתָם Exod 4:5 + 106 t. etc.; —

1. father of individual Gen 2:24 (+ אֵם) Gen 11:28; Gen 11:29 (twice in verse); Gen 19:31; Gen 19:32; Gen 19:33, + often (mostly J E D); of father as commanding Gen 50:16 (J) Jer 35:6 f Prov 6:20 (compare Gen 18:19 J Gen 28:1; Gen 28:6 P 1Sam 17:20; 1Kgs 2:1); instructing מוסר Prov 1:8; Prov 4:1 (compare Deut 8:5); specifically as begetter, genitor Prov 23:22; Zech 13:3 (twice in verse) (+ אֵם) Isa 45:10 compare Gen 49:4 (J) Lev 18:7; Lev 18:8; Lev 18:11 (P); rebuking Gen 37:10 loving Gen 37:4; Gen 44:20 (J E; compare Gen 22:2; Gen 25:28; Gen 37:3; 2Sam 14:1); pitying Ps 103:13 (in simile compare 2Sam 18:5); blessing Gen 27:41 (J E compare Gen 27:4 also Gen 28:1 P +); as glad Prov 10:1; Prov 15:20 compare Prov 29:3 grieving Gen 37:35 (J E; compare 2Sam 12:22; 2Sam 19:1; 2Sam 19:2 f) etc. Also as object of honour, obedience, love Exod 20:12 (E) = Deut 5:16; Exod 21:15; Exod 21:17 (E) Deut 21:18; Deut 21:19; Gen 28:7 (P) 1Kgs 19:20 (all + אֵם), 1Kgs 50:1; 1Kgs 50:5 (J) Mal 1:6 etc. Hence metaphor of intimate connection Job 17:14 to corruption I cry, My father art thou (|| אִמִּי וַאֲחֹתִי לָֽרִמָּה).
2. of God as father of his people (see RSSem 42), who constituted, controls, guides and lovingly watches over it: Deut 32:6; Jer 3:4; Jer 3:19; Jer 31:9; Isa 63:16 (twice in verse); Isa 64:7; Mal 1:6; Mal 2:10 (compare Exod 4:22; Exod 19:4 (JE) Deut 32:11; Hos 11:1); compare Jer 2:27 (of idolatrous Israel) אֹמְרִים לָעֵץ אָבִי אַתָּה וְלָאֶבֶן אַתְּ ילדתני׃; especially God as father of Davidic line 2Sam 7:14; Ps 89:27 f. of needy (late) Ps 68:6 (compare Ps 103:13) (in proper name, f. of individual, compare below)
3. head of household, family or clan; בֵּית אָבִי as abode Gen 38:11 (twice in verse); Lev 22:13 +; = family Gen 24:40 (|| מִשְׁפַּחְתִּי) Gen 41:51; Gen 46:31 + compare Num 18:1; Num 18:2; Josh 2:12; Josh 2:18; Josh 6:25 especially techn. of divisions of Israel בֵּית אָב לְמִשְׁפָּחוֺת Num 3:30; Num 3:35 = a father's house, i.e. a family or clan; more often plural (אבותם, אבותיו) בֵית אָבוֺת = father's houses = families, clans (compare Di on Exod 6:14) Exod 6:14; Exod 12:3; Num 1:2; Num 1:18 ff (often in Numbers) Josh 14:1; Josh 19:51; Josh 21:1 (twice in verse); Josh 22:14 (twice in verse) (always P in Hexateuch); also 1Chr 5:13; 1Chr 5:15 + often in Chronicles; compare רָאשֵׁי אבות הלוים (= ׳בית א ׳ר) Exod 6:25 compare 1Kgs 8:1; 1Chr 6:4; 1Chr 7:11 + often Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah.
4. ancestor (a) of individual; grandfather (instead of precise term) Gen 28:13; Gen 32:10 (J; where used by Jacob of Abraham & then of Isaac); greatgrandfather 1Kgs 15:13 great-greatgrandfather 1Kgs 15:11 etc.; oft plural (= fathers, forefathers) Gen 15:15; Gen 46:34 (JE) 1Kgs 19:4; 1Kgs 21:3; 1Kgs 21:4; 2Kgs 19:12; 2Kgs 20:17 +; particularly שׁכב עם אבותיו 1Kgs 1:21; 1Kgs 2:10; 1Kgs 11:21; 1Kgs 22:40 +; joined with ׳ויקבר עם אב 1Kgs 14:31; 1Kgs 15:24; 1Kgs 22:51; 2Kgs 8:24; 2Kgs 15:38 compare v2Kgs 15:7, 2Kgs 16:20 + (all of kings of Judah); intensive, אֲבֹתֶיךָ וַאֲבוֺת אֲבֹתֶיךָ Exod 10:6 compare Dan 11:24 (b) of people Gen 10:21 (J) Gen 17:4; Gen 17:5 (P) Gen 19:37; Gen 19:38 (J) Gen 36:9; Gen 36:43 (P) Deut 26:5; Isa 51:2; Isa 43:27 (where אביך הראשׁון thy first father, see Che) compare also Ezek 16:3; Ezek 16:45 + often; plural Exod 3:13; Exod 3:15; Exod 3:16 (E) Deut 1:8; Josh 1:6; Judg 2:1; 1Sam 12:6 +; 1Sam 12:15 near the end read וּבְמַלְכְּכֶם ᵐ5 We Dr.
5. originator or patron of a class, profession, or art Gen 4:20; Gen 4:21.
6. figurative of producer, generator Job 38:28 הֲיֵשׁ לַמָּטָר אָ֑ב (|| הוֺלִיד אֶגְלֵיטָֽֿל׃ מִיֿ).
7. figurative of benevolence & protection Job 29:6 אָב אָֽנֹכִי לָֽאֶבְיוֺנִים, compare Job 31:18 of Eliakim Isa 22:21 perhaps also of gracious Messianic king אֲבִי עַד Isa 9:5 everlasting father (Ge Ew De Che Brd Di) — others divider of spoil (Abarb Hi Kn Kue BrMP).
8. term of respect & honour (Abbas, Pater, Papa, Pope); applied to master 2Kgs 5:13 priest Judg 17:10; Judg 18:19 prophet 2Kgs 2:12 (twice in verse); 2Kgs 6:21; 2Kgs 13:14 (twice in verse); compare 2Kgs 8:9 counsellor Gen 45:8 (E; compare δευτέρου πατρός ᵐ5 add. Esth 3:13 τῷ πατρί 1 Mac Esth 11:32); king 1Sam 24:12 artificer 2Chr 2:12; 2Chr 4:16.
9. specifically, ruler, chief (late) 1Chr 2:24; 1Chr 2:42 (twice in verse); etc. (compare Ew§ 273 b) see also EwGeschichte. i. 524. H i. 365. On the force of אָב in proper names (in many probably a divine title), see CheEncy. Bib., ABI, NAMES WITH Nöib., NAMES, §§ 44, 45.

fathers, father, chief, families, patrimony, …
ʾāb
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • father of an individual
    • "of God as father of his people"head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan"ancestor
    • grandfather, forefathers (of a person)
      • "of people
    originator or patron of a class, profession, or art"of producer, generator (figuratively)"of benevolence and protection (figuratively)"term of respect and honor"ruler or chief (specifically)

הֵכִ֣ין
הֵכִ֣ין
Root word prepared, established, prepare, ready, establish, …
Dictionary form: כּוּן · koon

Verb — Hiphil, Perfect (Qatal), third person masculine singular causative — "he made (someone) do" completed action — try "he ___ed" or "he has ___ed" the built-in subject is "he (or it)"

In the KJV here: he hath also prepared
and prepare ×9 shall be established ×8 be established ×6 established ×6 prepare ×6 had prepared ×5 is established ×5 prepared ×5
More options
establish — Best for lasting, firm, or covenantal contexts.
prepare — Modernizes KJV 'prepare'; suits readying for action.
make firm — Highlights solidity or permanence of what is set.
set in place — Good for spatial or structural fixing of something.
make ready — Modernizes KJV 'ready'; suits imminent-action contexts.
ordain — Prefer when divine appointment or decree is implied.

BDB3944 H3559

BDB3943 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB3945

I. [כּוּן]218 verb probably be firm, only in derived conjugation (Late Hebrew Aramaic כּוּן, in derived conjugation, כִּיוֵּן arrange, direct; put right, correct; Assyrian kânu, be firm, right DlHWB 321; Arabic (medial ) exist, occur, be; so Ethiopic Sabean כון DHMZMG 1875, 599, Phoenician כון be (often)); —

Niph`al Perfect (on 3 masculine singular see Participle below), 3 feminine singular נָכּ֫וֺנָה 1Kgs 2:46 3 plural נָכ֫וֺנוּ Prov 19:29 נָכֹּ֫נוּ Ezek 16:7 Imperfect יִכּוֺן Prov 12:3 +; 3 feminine singular תִּכּוֺן Jer 30:20 +; וַתִּכֹּן 1Kgs 2:12; 2Chr 8:16, etc.; Imperative הִכּוֺן Amos 4:12 הִכֹּן Ezek 38:7 plural הכונוּ 2Chr 35:4 Kt (Qr הָכִינוּ Hiph`il); Participle נָכוֺן Gen 41:32 + (in Ps 93:2 and perhaps elsewhere the Perfect would be possibly); construct נְכוֺן Prov 4:18 feminine נְכוֺנָה Ps 5:10 + 2 t.; plural נְכֹנִים Exod 19:11 + 2 t.; passive or neuter, and (less often) reflexive: —
1. be set up, established, fixed:
  a. literally, of house upon (עַל) pillars Judg 16:26; Judg 16:29, so, in metaphor, of temple-mount, followed by בְּראֹשׁ Isa 2:2 = Mic 4:1 be firm, of breasts at puberty Ezek 16:7 firmly established, of תֵּבֵל Ps 93:1 = Ps 96:10 = 1Chr 16:30 firm, i.e. a strong support, of ׳י's hand יָ דִי תִּכּוֺן עִמּוֺ Ps 89:22 (|| זְרוֺעִי תְאַמְּצֶנּוּ).
  b. figurative, of throne 2Sam 7:16 = 1Chr 17:14; 1Kgs 2:45; Ps 89:38; Ps 93:2; Prov 16:12; Prov 25:5; Prov 29:14 of king, royal family, kingdom 1Sam 20:31; 1Kgs 2:12; 1Kgs 2:46; 2Sam 7:26 =1Chr 17:24.
  c. of any persons, be established, stable, secure, enduring Job 21:8 (with לִפְנֵי), Prov 12:3, also vProv 12:19 (subject שְׂפַת אֱמֶת) Ps 101:7 (with לְנֶגֶד עֵינָ֑י), Ps 102:29 (with לְפָנֶיךָ), Ps 140:12 (with בָּאָרֶץ); of plans Prov 16:3; Prov 20:18 נְכוֺן הַיּוֺם Prov 4:18 the established, stable, (part) of the day, i.e. mid-day, when the sun seems motionless in mid-heaven. — 2Sam 6:6 see נָכוֺן proper name below
  d. fixed, securely determined הַדָּבָר מֵעִם ׳נ הָאֱלֹהִים (|| אֱמֶת) Gen 41:32 (E); so כְּשַׁחַר נָכוֺן מֹצָאוֺ Hos 6:3 ᵑ0, but read כְּשַׁחֲרֵנוּ כֵּן נִמְצָאֵהוּ GieBeiträge 208 Weon the passage; substantiated, certain, of an allegation Deut 13:15 = Deut 17:4 עַלנָֿכוֺן according to (what is) certain, = certainly, assuredly 1Sam 23:23; 1Sam 26:4 (see Dr).
2. in moral sense, be directed aright, of ways Prov 4:26; Ps 119:5 (compare Hiph`il 3); be fixed aright, stedfast נָכוֺן לִבִּי Ps 57:8 (twice in verse); Ps 108:2, so Ps 112:7 לִבָּם לֹא נָכוֺן עִמּוֺ Ps 78:37 רוּחַ נָכוֺן Ps 51:12 (|| לֵב טָהוֺר); לא נָכוֺן לעשׂות כן Exod 8:22 (J) it is not right, proper, etc.; participle feminine נְכוֺנָה as substantive = what is right, the right Job 42:7; Job 42:8 = uprightness Ps 5:10.
3. prepare, be ready, person Amos 4:12 (with ל infinitive); words Prov 22:18 הִכֹּן וְהָכֵן לְךָ Ezek 38:7; 2Chr 35:4 Kt (Qr Hiph`il); participle as adjective = prepared, ready, often with הָוָה, of persons Exod 19:11; Exod 19:15; Exod 34:2; Josh 8:4 (all J E); of things, followed by ל person Job 12:5; Neh 8:10, ל location Job 18:12, ל noun active Ps 38:18 ב location Job 15:23
4. passive be prepared, of judgments Prov 19:29 (ל person); of work be arranged, settled 2Chr 8:16 figurative of prayer Ps 141:2 be arranged, set in order, as incense before thee (> present itself as incense); be arranged, ordered, of temple service 2Chr 29:35; 2Chr 35:10; 2Chr 35:16.

Hiph`il Perfect הֵכִין Josh 4:4 +; suffix הֱכִינַנִי 1Kgs 2:24 הֱכִינוֺ 2Sam 5:12; 1Chr 14:2 הֱכִינָהּ Job 28:27 2 masculine singular הֲכִינוֺתָ Job 11:13 +; 3 plural הֵכִינוּ 1Chr 12:39 +; וְהֵכִינוּ consecutive Exod 16:5 1 plural הֲכִינוֺנוּ 1Chr 29:16 הֵכַנּוּ (Ges«GKC:72»§ 72, R. 6) 2Chr 29:16, etc.; Imperfect יָכִין Judg 12:6 +; וַיָּ֫כֶן 1Chr 15:1 + 3 t., etc.; Imperative הָכֵן Gen 43:16 +; plural הָכִינוּ Josh 1:11 +; Infinitive absolute הָכֵן Josh 3:17, so הָכִין Josh 4:3 (read הָכֵין, see Di), Jer 10:23 (see Gie), Ezek 7:14 (see Sm Co and below; see on all Köi. 468); construct הָכִין Isa 9:6 +; suffix הֲכִינוֺ Nah 2:4; Prov 8:27 הֲכִינָהּ Jer 33:2 Participle מֵכִין Jer 10:12 + 4 t.; — (favourite word in Chronicles, in various applications)

1. establish, set up:
  a. king (or, one as king) 2Sam 5:12; 1Kgs 2:24; 1Chr 14:2, royal seed Ps 89:5, kingdom 1Sam 13:13; 2Sam 7:12 = 1Chr 17:11; 1Chr 28:7; 2Chr 12:1; 2Chr 17:5, throne 1Chr 22:10 the world תֵּבֵל Jer 10:12 = Jer 51:15 mountains Ps 65:7 heavens Prov 8:27 an altar upon (עַל) its base Ezra 3:3.
  b. God's faithfulness Ps 89:3 heart of humble Ps 10:17.
  c. = accomplish, do Jer 33:2 (|| עשׂה), = make Isa 40:20; Job 28:27.
  d. make firm, only infinitive absolute, as adverb = firmly הָכֵן Josh 3:17 הָכִין Josh 4:3 (see above)
2. a. fix, so as to be ready, make ready, prepare, a gift Gen 43:25 (J), place Exod 23:20 (JE), 2Chr 3:1 with לְ of thing 1Chr 15:1; 1Chr 15:3, also (object omitted) v1Chr 15:12 (see Be, and DaSynt. § 144), 2Chr 1:4 (בַּהֵכִין, see Ges«GKC:138»§ 138. 3. b); often prepare food, accusative + לְ person Josh 1:11 (D), Ps 78:20 לְ omitted Prov 6:8; Prov 30:25 object omitted 1Chr 12:39; 2Chr 35:14 (twice in verse); 2Chr 35:15 both omitted Gen 43:16 (J), 1Chr 9:32 prepare a road Deut 19:3, a sacrifice Zeph 1:7, ambuscades Jer 51:12, one's work Prov 24:27, materials for (לְ) temple 1Chr 22:3; 1Chr 22:14, also v1Chr 22:14b (no לְ), 1Chr 29:2; 1Chr 29:3 weapons (with לְ person) 2Chr 26:14 and (hostile purpose) Ps 7:14, compare Ps 57:7, Isa 14:21 prepare slaughter-place for (לְ) his children; store-rooms 2Chr 31:11 a, also v2Chr 31:11 b (object omitted); gallows (with לְ person) Esth 6:4; Esth 7:10 corn (produce of land) Ps 65:10 land vPs 65:10, so (= restore) Ps 68:11 with accusative of person 2Chr 35:6 figurative of belly preparing deceit Job 15:35 make preparation (for, לְ of thing) 1Chr 22:5, and v1Chr 22:5 (לְ omitted); followed by לִבְנוֺת 1Chr 28:2, with accusative material + לִבְנוֺת 1Kgs 5:32; 1Chr 29:16 without לְ, make ready 1Sam 23:22; Nah 2:4; Ezek 7:14 (read הָכִינוּ הָכֵן Co, for הַכֹּל ׳ה MT) = make full preparation! make thee ready! Jer 46:14 (לְ dativus ethicus [dative of interest]), Ezek 28:7 (id.), 2Chr 35:4.
  b. provide for, provide, furnish Num 23:1; Num 23:29; Num 29:7; Josh 4:4 (all J E), Job 27:16; Job 27:17, food for (לְ) raven Job 39:41, rain for (לְ) earth Ps 147:8; 1Chr 29:19; 2Chr 2:6; Ps 74:16.
3. direct one's face towards (אֶלֿ) Ezek 4:3; Ezek 4:7 in moral and spiritual sense, direct one's step (צַעֲדוֺ) = order aright, Jer 10:23 (see above), Prov 16:9, so (פְּעָמַי) Ps 119:133 אֱלֹהָיו ׳הֵכִין דְּרָכָיו לִפְנֵי י 2Chr 27:6, also (followed by דרכיו only) Prov 21:29 Kt (Qr יָבִין); עַל הַהֵכִין הָאֱלֹהִים לָעָם 2Chr 29:36 that which God had ordered aright for the people (on article = relative pronoun see Ges«GKC:138»§ 138. 3. b); followed by לֵב Job 11:13; Ps 78:8 + לְ, ׳לֹא הֵכִין לִבּוֺ לִדְרוֺשׁ אֶתיֿ 2Chr 12:14, so 2Chr 19:3; 2Chr 30:19 + ׳לִדְרוֺשׁ אֵתאתּוֺרַת י Ezra 7:10 הכין לבב ׳אֶלֿ 1Sam 7:3 direct the heart towards ׳י, 1Chr 29:18 (׳י subject), so (with לֵאלֹהִים) 2Chr 20:33 hence (no object expressed) = give attention, followed by infinitive Judg 12:6.
4. arrange, order 2Chr 29:19 (of sacred vessels; + הִקְדַּשְׁנוּ), 2Chr 35:20 (of temple).

Hoph`al Perfect הוּכַן Isa 30:33, וְהוּכַן consecutive Isa 16:5; Zech 5:11 וְהֻכַֿן Nah 2:6 Participle מוּכָן Prov 21:31, plural מוּכָנִים Ezek 40:43 —

1. be established, of throne Isa 16:5 be fastened, of hooks Ezek 40:43.
2. be prepared for (לְ person) Isa 30:33 and (לְ temporal) Prov 21:31 absolute Nah 2:6 be ready Zech 5:11.

Po`lel. Perfect 3 masculine singular כּוֺנֵן Ps 9:8 + 3 t., וְכוֺנֵן consecutive Hab 2:12 suffix כּוֺנְַנָהּ Isa 45:18 2 masculine singular כּוֺנַנְתָּ Ps 99:4; Ps 119:90, כּוֺנָ֑נְתָּה Ps 8:4, etc.; Imperfect 3 masculine singular יְכוֺנֵן Isa 62:7 suffix וַיְכֹנְַנֶ֑ךָ Deut 32:6, יְכוֺנְַנֶהָ Ps 24:2 +, suffix 1 plural וַיְכֻנֶנּוּ Job 31:15 (וַיְכוּנֶּנוּ van d. H); 2 masculine singular תְּכוֺנֵן Ps 7:10; Ps 21:13, etc.; Imperative כּוֺנֵן Job 8:8 (but on text see infra), כּוֺנְַנָה Ps 90:17, suffix כּוֺנְַנֵהוּ Ps 90:17 — originally make firm; —

1. set up, establish:
  a. of men, found, a city Hab 2:12 (|| בנה), Ps 107:36.
  b. of God, establish, king's throne 2Sam 7:13 = 1Chr 17:12, his own throne Ps 9:8 (לְמִשְׁפָּט), sanctuary Exod 15:7 (song), a nation Deut 32:6 (poem; || קנה, עשׂה), a city Ps 48:9; Ps 87:5, תֵּבֵל Ps 24:2 (with עַל, || יָסַד), אֶרֶץ Ps 119:90, compare Isa 45:18, also Ps 68:10 (object omitted, read perhaps אֶרֶץ צִיָּה Bi Che), heavens Prov 3:19 (|| יָסַדאָֿ֑רֶץ), moon and stars Ps 8:4 figurative, steps of men Ps 40:3, work of men's hands Ps 90:17 (twice in verse), justice Ps 99:4 establish, i.e. vindicate and make secure to righteous (צַדִּיק) Ps 7:10.
2. constitute, make, a man (in womb) Job 31:15 (|| עשׂה), compare Ps 119:73 (|| id.); with accusative + לְ of thing + לְ person reflexive 2Sam 7:24 thou hast made for thyself (לְךָ), thy people (אֶתעַֿמְּךָ) Israel for thyself (לְךָ) into a people (לְעָם) for ever.
3. fix, so as to be ready, arrow upon (עַל) string Ps 11:2, so (חֵץ omitted) Ps 21:13 (with עַלפְּֿנֵיהֶם), and possibly (חֵץ omitted) Isa 51:13 (Di Che and others; but dubious, compare Du; verse corrupt according to CheIntr. Is. 427), a bow Ps 7:13.
4. direct (that is לֵב), followed by לְחֵקֶר Job 8:8, i.e. give attention to (but no || in Po`lel; read perhaps בּוֺנֵן, compare Deut 32:10, see Ol Di). Po`lal. Perfect be established: ׳מי מִצְעֲדֵיגֶֿבֶר כּוֺנָ֑נוּ Ps 37:23 from ׳י are a man's steps established; = be prepared כּוֺנָנ֑וּ Ezek 28:13 but strike out Co Da after A B ᵑ6 and others Hithpo`el. Imperfect; be established, of house, 3 masculine singular יִתְכּוֺנָ֑ן Prov 24:3 (|| יִבָּנֶה), of nation, 2 feminine singular תִּכּוֺנָ֑נִי (Ges«GKC:54»§ 54. 2. b) Isa 54:14 3 feminine singular תִּכּוֺנֵן = be restored, of city Num 21:27 (J E; || תִּבָּנֶה); set oneself, take one's stand 3 masculine plural יִכּוֺנָ֑נוּ Ps 59:5.

prepared, established, prepare, ready, establish, …
kûn
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, apply), or figurative (appoint, render sure, proper or prosperous)
  • to be firm, be stable, be established
    • (Niphal)
      • to be set up, be established, be fixed
        • to be firmly established
          • "to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring"to be fixed, be securely determined
        to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense)"to prepare, be ready"to be prepared, be arranged, be settled
      (Hiphil)
      • to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm
        • "to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish"to direct toward (moral sense)"to arrange, order
      (Hophal)
      • to be established, be fastened
        • "to be prepared, be ready
      (Polel)
      • to set up, establish
        • "to constitute, make"to fix"to direct
      (Pulal) to be established, be prepared"(Hithpolel) to be established, be restored

כְּלֵי
כְּלֵי
Root word vessels, instruments, vessel, jewels, weapons, …
Dictionary form: כְּלִי · keh-LEE

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

In the KJV here: for him the instruments
the vessels ×51 vessels ×29 vessel ×19 the instruments ×12 jewels ×11 and vessels ×10 and the vessels ×9 his vessels ×8
More options
vessel — Best for containers — bowls, jars, cups.
implement — Good for tools or instruments with a function.
utensil — Ideal for household or cultic/tabernacle objects.
equipment — Collective use; suits military or professional gear.
weapon — Use when context is clearly military or combat.
article — Neutral catch-all for miscellaneous objects or items.

BDB4028 H3627

BDB4027 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB4029

כְּלִי324 noun masculineHos 8:8 article, utensil, vessel (Late Hebrew id.; according to Thes from כלה = conficere, like German Zeug fromzeugen; properly therefore anything finished, made, produced; according to BaZMG 1887, 605 from meaning enclose, contain; he finds plural of כְּלִי in כלאי M-I:23 (compare כלאים)) — ׳כ absolute Jer 18:4 +; הַכֶּ֑לִי 1Sam 17:49; 1Sam 21:6 construct כְּלִי Hos 13:15 +; suffix כֶּלְיְךָ Deut 23:25 plural כֵּלִים Exod 22:6 +; construct כְּלֵי Gen 24:53 +; suffix כֵּלַי Gen 31:37 + 2 t.; כֵּלֶיךָ Gen 27:3; Ezek 12:4 כֵּלֵינוּ 1Sam 9:7 כְּלֵיכֶם Gen 43:11 +; כְּלֵיהֶם Josh 7:11 +; —

1. in general, article, object, made of any material, thing, especially thing of value זָהָב ׳כ 1Sam 6:8; 1Sam 6:15 (images of mice, etc.), personal or household property Gen 31:37 (twice in verse) (E; vb כֹּל כְּלֵיבֵֿיתֶ֑ךָ), Gen 45:20 (E), כְּלֵי בֵיתֿ טוֺבִיָּהוּ Neh 13:18; Josh 7:11 (JE), כֶּסֶף אוֺ כֵּלִים Exod 22:6 (E) money or articles (property), כְּלִיפָּֿ֑ז Job 28:17 (apparently collective); things carried, plural = stuff, load, baggage (impedimenta) 1Sam 17:22 (twice in verse), apparently = baggage-train 1Sam 10:22; 1Sam 25:13; 1Sam 30:24; Isa 10:28 (compare Gen 31:37 above); כְּלֵי גוֺלָה things of exile, i.e. the most necessary articles, such as exiles may take, Jer 46:19; Ezek 12:3; Ezek 12:4b; Ezek 12:7b, compare vEzek 12:4a, Ezek 12:7a; = ornaments or jewels Gen 24:53 (J; זָהָב ׳כֶסֶף וכ ׳כ, probably = ornaments), זהב ׳כסף וכ ׳כ also Exod 3:22; Exod 11:2; Exod 12:35 (all E); Isa 61:10; Exod 35:22; Num 31:50, כְּלֵי מַעֲשֶׂה vNum 31:51 (all P), כְּלִי יְקָר Prov 20:15 (in figurative), תִפְאַרְתֵּךְ ׳כ Ezek 16:17; Ezek 16:39; Ezek 23:26 ( all in figure); כְּלֵי נְחשֶׁת as merchandise Ezek 27:13 כֵּלִים as cargo of ship Jonah 1:5 כסף וזהב וּכְלֵי נְחשֶׁת וּבַרְזֶל Josh 6:19; Josh 6:24 (J E; spoil of war); of any household article (on which one sits) Lev 15:4; Lev 15:6; Lev 15:22; Lev 15:23; Lev 15:26 (all P); of skin Num 31:20, or wood vNum 31:20 (P); כְּלִי חֶמְדָּה Nah 2:10 precious thing, so Hos 13:15 (figurative), Jer 25:34 (simile), 2Chr 32:27; Dan 11:8, כלי חֲמֻדוֺת 2Chr 20:25 (apparently = ornaments); also כְּלִי אֵיןחֵֿפֶץ בּוֺ Jer 22:28 (figurative of Coniah, || עֶצֶב נִבְזֶה נָפוּץ), Hos 8:8 (simile; compare Jer 48:38 below); specifically of garments (one's 'things'): כְּלִיגֶֿבֶר Deut 22:5 (|| שִׂמְלַת אִשָּׁה), so כְּלִיֿ עוֺר Lev 13:49 (compare מְלֶאכֶת עוֺר vLev 13:48), vLev 13:52 vLev 13:53 vLev 13:57 vLev 13:58 vLev 13:59 (all P).
2. utensil, implement, apparatus:
  a. implement of hunting and (especially) war, = weapon Gen 27:3 (J), 1Sam 20:40; 1Sam 21:9 (גַּם חַרְבִּי וְגַם כֵּלַי), 1Kgs 11:8 = 2Chr 23:7; 1Kgs 11:11; Isa 54:16; Isa 54:17; Jer 22:7 probably also Num 35:32, כְּלִי בַּרְזֶל vNum 35:16, כְּלִי עֵץיָֿד vNum 35:18 (all P); כְּלֵי חָמָם Gen 49:5 (poem); כְּלִי מַשְׁחֵתוֺ Ezek 9:1, מַפָּצוֺ ׳כ vEzek 9:2 figurative of God's weapons כְּלֵימָֿוֶת Ps 7:14 (|| חִצָּיו); זַעְמוֺ ׳כ Isa 13:5; Jer 50:25 of entire equipment of warrior, armour or armament offensive and defensive 1Sam 17:54 (compare v1Sam 17:5ff.), 1Sam 21:6 (twice in verse) (see DrSm 139. 293), 1Sam 31:9; 1Sam 31:10 = 1Chr 10:9; 1Chr 10:10 hence נשֵֹׁא כֵלִים (כֵּלָיוׅ armour- or weapon-bearer Judg 9:54; 1Sam 14:1; 1Sam 14:6; 1Sam 14:7; 1Sam 14:12 (twice in verse); 1Sam 14:13 (twice in verse); 1Sam 14:14; 1Sam 14:17; 1Sam 16:21; 1Sam 31:4 (twice in verse); 1Sam 31:5; 1Sam 31:6 = 1Chr 10:4 (twice in verse); 1Chr 10:5, 2Sam 18:15; 2Sam 23:37 = 1Chr 11:39 figurative וְכֵלַי כֵּלָיו רָעִים Isa 32:7 and a knave, his weapons (i.e. devices, Che 'machinations') are evil; more precisely כְּלֵי מִלְחָמָה Judg 18:11; Judg 18:16; Judg 18:17; 1Sam 8:12; 2Sam 1:27; Deut 1:41; Jer 21:4; Jer 50:20 (figurative), Ezek 32:27; 1Chr 12:34 (van d. H v.1Chr 12:33); כְּלֵי צְבָא מִלְחָמָה 1Chr 12:38 (van d. H v.1Chr 12:37); כְּלֵי קְרָב Eccl 9:18 בֵּית כֵּלָיו 2Kgs 20:13 = Isa 39:2 is perhaps armoury; ׳כ Ezek 40:42 is sacrificial knife.
  b. instrument of music כְּלֵי (הַ)שִּׁיר Amos 6:5; 1Chr 15:16; 1Chr 16:42; 2Chr 5:13; 2Chr 7:6; 2Chr 23:13; 2Chr 34:12 כְּלֵי דָוִיד 2Chr 29:26; 2Chr 29:27, שִֿׁיר דָּוִיד׳כ Neh 12:36 כְּלִי נֶבֶל Ps 71:22, נְבָלִים ׳כ 1Chr 16:5 כֵּלִים alone 1Chr 23:5, compare Num 31:6 (P; כְּלֵי הַקֹּדֶשׁ); — for בִּכְלֵי עֹז (ליהוהׅ 2Chr 30:21 read בְּכָלעֹֿז (KauAT, compare Be).
  c. implement of labour, tool בַרְזֶל ׳כ 1Kgs 6:7, or of one's calling, pursuit קַחלְֿךָ כְּלִי רֹעֶה אֱוִלִי Zech 11:15 (otherwise 1Sam 17:40, see 3).
  d. equipment of oxen (yoke, etc.) 2Sam 24:22; 1Kgs 19:21.
  e. כְּלֵי רִכְכּוֺ 1Sam 8:22 his chariot-equipments. feminine as general term for utensils and furniture of Solomon's palace 1Kgs 10:21 = 2Chr 9:20 especially (very often) of tabernacle Exod 25:9; Exod 25:39; Exod 27:3 + (in Hexateuch always P), and temple 1Kgs 7:45; 1Kgs 7:47; 1Kgs 7:48; 2Kgs 12:14 +; of both palace and temple Jer 27:18; Jer 27:19; Jer 27:21 combinations are כְּלֵי הַמִּשְׁכָּן Exod 27:19, הַמִּזְבֵּחַ ׳כ Exod 38:3, יהוה ׳כ Isa 52:11, ׳בֵית י ׳כ Jer 27:16; Jer 28:3; Jer 28:6; Ezra 1:7, ׳כְּלֵי חֶמְדַּת בֵּית י 2Chr 36:10, בֵית ׳כ אֱלֹהִים 2Chr 28:24 (twice in verse); 2Chr 36:18; Neh 13:9; Dan 1:2, הַמִּקְדָּשׁ ׳כ Neh 10:40 הַשָּׁרֵת ׳כ Num 4:12 utensil of ministry, עֲבֹדָתָם ׳כ Num 4:26; 1Chr 9:28; 1Chr 28:14 (twice in verse), ׳עֲבוֺדַת בֵּית י ׳כ 1Chr 28:13, מִשְׁמֶרֶת מַשָּׂאָם ׳כ Num 4:32 also הַקֹּדֶשׁ ׳כ 1Kgs 8:4; 1Chr 9:29 of appliances of idol-workship 2Kgs 23:4.
3. vessel, receptacle, of various materials and for various purposes Gen 43:11 (J); 1Sam 9:7; Deut 23:25 = sack Gen 42:25 (E; שַׂק in || clause, compare אַמְתַּחַת vGen 42:27); כְּלִי הָרֹעִים shepherd's bag or wallet 1Sam 17:40, compare v1Sam 17:49 חֶרֶשׂ ׳כ Jer 32:14 is earthen-ware receptacle for deed of sale; for liquids 1Kgs 17:10; 2Kgs 4:3 (twice in verse); 2Kgs 4:4; 2Kgs 4:6 (3 t. in verse), מַשְׁקֶה ׳כ 1Kgs 10:21 = 2Chr 9:20, כְּלֵי שַׁמְנָהּ Num 4:9, compare vNum 4:10 וְלֹא הוּרַק מִכְּלִי אֶלכֶּֿ֑לִי Jer 48:11 (figurative), compare vJer 48:12 (|| נְבָלִים); for cooking Lev 6:21 (חֶרֶשׂ ׳כ), v.Lev 6:21 (נְחשֶׁת ׳כ); see also (הַ)יּוֺצֵר 2Sam 17:28; Jer 19:11 (simile), Ps 2:9 (simile), לַצֹּרֵף כֶּ֑לִי Prov 25:4 ׳כ פָתוּחַ Num 19:15 an open (uncovered) vessel. טָהוֺר ׳כ Isa 66:20 a clean vessel; figurative of Eliakim's relatives כְּלֵי הַקָּטָ֑ן מִכְּלֵי הָאַגָּנוֺת וְעַד כָּלכְּֿלֵי הַנְּבָלִים Isa 22:24 the vessels of smallness (DaSynt. § 32, R. 5), from the basin-vessels to all the pitcher-vessels.
4. specifically כְּלֵיגֹֿמֶא Isa 18:2 vessels (boats) of paper-reed.

vessels, instruments, vessel, jewels, weapons, …
kĕlî
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
  • article, vessel, implement, utensil
    • article, object (generally)
      • "utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel
      • implement (of hunting or war)
        • "implement (of music)"implement, tool (of labor)"equipment, yoke (of oxen)"utensils, furniture
      vessel, receptacle (generally)"vessels (boats) of paper-reed

מָ֑וֶת
מָ֑וֶת
Root word death, die, died, dead, dieth, …
Dictionary form: מָוֶת · maw-WET

Noun — Common, masculine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: of death
of death ×24 the death ×19 death ×16 from death ×8 and death ×6 of his death ×6 dieth ×4 to death ×4
More options
death — Most direct and universal rendering; suitable for nearly all contexts.
dying — Prefer when emphasizing the process or act rather than the state.
mortality — Highlights the human condition; good in reflective or wisdom texts.
end — Softer, euphemistic tone; useful in poetic or narrative passages.
fatal — Best as an adjective in phrases like 'fatal wound' or 'fatal blow'.
deadly — Adjectival use only; stresses lethal danger or consequence.

BDB4562 H4194

BDB4561 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB4563

מָ֫וֶת161 noun masculineExod 10:17 death; — absolute ׳מ Deut 19:6 +; מָֽ֫וְתָה Ps 116:15 construct מוֺת Gen 25:11 +; suffix מוֺתִו Gen 27:2 +; plural construct מוֺהֵי Ezek 28:10 suffix בְּמֹתָיו Isa 53:9 —

1. death, opposed to life, Deut 30:15; Deut 30:19; 2Sam 15:21 כל האדם ׳מ the death of all men (that all go to) Num 16:29 (J), as distinguished from violent death; ׳יוֺם מ day of death Gen 27:2 (J) Judg 13:7; 1Sam 15:35 +; ׳שְׁנַת מ Isa 6:1; Isa 14:28 ׳עד מ Num 35:25; Num 35:28; Num 35:32; Josh 20:6 (P), 1Kgs 11:40 ׳לפני מ Gen 27:7; Gen 27:10; Gen 50:16 (JE); ׳אחרי מ Gen 26:18 (J), Gen 25:11; Lev 16:1; Num 35:28 (P), Deut 31:27; Deut 31:29 (D) +; ׳בכור מ Job 18:13 firstborn of death (deadly disease); of flies Eccl 10:1, unclean animals Lev 11:31; Lev 11:32 (P).
2. death by violence as a penalty : ׳מִשְׁפַּט מ + לְ or בְּ person: a case of death to, or in a man, guilty of capital crime Deut 19:6; Deut 21:22; Jer 26:11; Jer 26:16 ׳חֵטְא מ Deut 22:26 ׳מ (י)בנ 1Sam 20:31; 1Sam 26:16; 2Sam 12:5 ׳אישׁ מ 2Sam 19:29 ׳אנשׁי מ 1Kgs 2:26 ׳מַלְאֲכֵי מ Prov 16:14 messengers of death; במותָיו Isa 53:9 in his (martyr-) death (see BrMP 359).
3. state of death or place of death (|| שׁאול) Isa 28:15; Isa 28:18; Isa 38:18; Hos 13:14; Hab 2:5; Ps 6:6; Ps 49:15; Song 8:6; Prov 5:5; Prov 7:27 (|| אבדון) Job 28:22 ׳שׁערי מ gates of death Ps 9:14; Ps 107:18; Job 38:17.

death, die, died, dead, dieth, …
māwet
death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
  • death, dying, Death (personified), realm of the dead
    • death
      • "death by violence (as a penalty)"state of death, place of death

חִ֝צָּ֗י ו
חִ֝צָּ֗י
Root word arrows, arrow, dart, shaft, staff, …
ו
Suffix — pronoun his / him / it
Dictionary form: חֵץ · hayts

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

In the KJV here: his arrows
arrows ×8 the arrows ×7 and arrows ×3 thine arrows ×3 an arrow ×2 his arrows ×2 a dart ×1 and shooting arrows ×1
More options
arrow — Default singular; fits most narrative and poetic contexts.
shaft — Emphasizes the physical rod/projectile; good for literal descriptions.
dart — Smaller, thrown projectile; suits swift or surprise imagery.
bolt — Vivid, forceful alternative; suits divine-judgment or lightning imagery.
missile — Broad modern term; use when weapon type is secondary.

BDB3043 H2671

BDB3042 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB3044

חֵץ noun masculine1Sam 20:20 arrow, mostly in poetry and prophets (compare חֵצִי above below חצה) — absolute ׳ח Ps 91:5 + 9 t. + 1Sam 17:7 Kt (Qr עֵץ q. v.); construct id. 2Kgs 1; 2Kgs 3:17; 2Kgs 13:17 suffix חִצִּי Job 34:6, חִצּוֺ Ps 58:8; Zech 9:14, חִצָּם Ps 11:2; Ps 64:4 Plural חִצִּים Gen 49:23 + 17 t. + 1Sam 20:38 Qr (Kt חֵ֫צִי q. v.) + 2Sam 22:15 (< חִצָּיו || Ps 18:15); construct חִצֵּת Job 6:4; Ps 120:4 + Ezek 5:16 (Co חִצַּי compare ᵐ5 ᵑ6 Hi); חִצַּי Deut 32:23; Deut 32:42 (Ezek 5:16 see above), חִצֶּיךָ Ps 38:3 + 4 t.; חִצָּיו Isa 5:28 + 5 t.; — arrow:

1. literally, shot from bow by hand 1Sam 20:20; 1Sam 20:21 (twice in verse); 1Sam 20:22 (ᵐ5 We singular, i.e. הַחֵצִי, in v1Sam 20:21 v1Sam 20:22, see also Dr) v1Sam 20:36 v1Sam 20:38 Qr 2Kgs 19:32 = Isa 37:33; Isa 5:28; Isa 7:24; Jer 50:9; Jer 50:14; Jer 51:11; Ezek 39:3; Ezek 39:9; 1Chr 12:2 shot from engine of war 2Chr 26:15 used in divination Ezek 21:26 compare 2Kgs 13:15 (twice in verse); 2Kgs 13:17 (twice in verse); 2Kgs 13:18 בַּעֲלֵי חִצִּים = archers Gen 49:23.
2. figurative of Israel's weapons Num 24:8, of the (Messianic) king Ps 45:6, of Yahweh's judgments Deut 32:23; Deut 32:42; Job 6:4 (compare חִצִּי = my wound Job 34:6), Ps 7:14; Ps 38:3; Ps 58:8 (but on text compare Checritical note.) Ps 64:8; Ps 120:4 (? compare Che); further Prov 7:23; Lam 3:12; Ezek 5:16 in theoph. Ps 18:15 = 2Sam 22:15, compare Hab 3:11; Zech 9:14; Ps 144:6 of wicked men's violence Ps 11:2 compare Ps 91:5, under figure of lion's teeth Ps 57:5 their words Ps 64:4 compare Prov 25:18; Jer 9:8 simile, of strength and efficiency derived from one's children, Ps 127:4 of a deceiver's words Prov 26:18 metaphor of servant of ׳בָּרוּר י ׳ח Isa 49:2. — In 1Sam 17:7 read עֵץ (for חֵץ) as Qr and || 2Sam 21:19 = the shaft; see עֵץ; so Klo Dr.

arrows, arrow, dart, shaft, staff, …
ḥēṣ
properly, a piercer, i.e., an arrow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, (of God) thunder-bolt; the shaft of a spear
  • arrow

לְֽ דֹלְקִ֥ים
לְֽ
Prefix — preposition to, for
דֹלְקִ֥ים
Root word pursued, kindle, persecute, persecutors, burning, …
Dictionary form: דָּלַק · daw-LAHK

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

In the KJV here: against the persecutors
against the persecutors ×1 and they shall kindle ×1 burning ×1 doth persecute ×1 from chasing ×1 inflame them ×1 kindle ×1 they pursued ×1
More options
pursue — Best for chase/hunt contexts; most broadly applicable sense.
chase — Vivid, physical pursuit; slightly less intense than 'hunt'.
kindle — Use for fire/flame imagery; modernizes KJV 'kindle' directly.
burn — Fits blazing or inflamed contexts; more concrete than 'kindle'.
persecute — Use when pursuit implies ongoing harassment or oppression.
hunt down — Emphatic, relentless pursuit; suits hostile or violent contexts.

BDB1958 H1814

BDB1957 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB1959

דָּלַק verb burn (intransitive), hotly pursue (Late Hebrew id., Aramaic דְּלַק, all intransitive burn, kindle; Hiph`il, Aph`el transitive) —

Qal Perfect 2 masculine singular דָּלַקְתָּ Gen 31:36 3 masculine plural וְדָֽלְקוּ consecutive Obad 1:18 suffix דְּלָקֻנִי Lam 4:19 Imperfect יִדְלַק Ps 10:2 Infinitive construct דְּלֹק 1Sam 17:53 Participle active plural דֹּלְקִים Ps 7:14; Prov 26:23 —
1. burn, וְדָֽלְקוּ בָהֶם Obad 1:18 (figurative of Israel ravaging among Edomites, || וַאֲכָלוּם; on construction with בְּ compare 2Kgs 17:25); also in חִצָּיו לְדֹלְקִים יִפְעָ֑ל Ps 7:14 his arrows he maketh burning ones (subject God) RV De Che and others; & שְׂפָתַיִם דֹּלְקִים Prov 26:23 burning (fervent) lips (opposed to לֵב רָ֑ע).
2. hotly pursue Gen 31:36 (E; followed by אַחֲרֵי) 1Sam 17:53 (followed by id.); Ps 10:2; Lam 4:19 (both followed by accusative) Hiph`il Imperfect suffix יַדְלִיקֵם Isa 5:11 Imperative הַדְלֵק Ezek 24:10 — inflame, with accusative, subject wine Isa 5:11 kindle object הָאֵשׁ Ezek 24:10.

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[דְּלַק] verb burn (Biblical Hebrew); —

Pe`al Participle active דָּלִ֑ק (K§ 29, 1) Dan 7:9 burning fire.

pursued, kindle, persecute, persecutors, burning, …
dālaq
to flame (literally or figuratively)
  • to burn, hotly pursue
    • (Qal)
      • to burn
        • "to hotly pursue
      (Hiphil)
      • to kindle
        • "to inflame

יִפְעָֽל
יִפְעָֽל
Root word workers, wrought, work, do, worketh, …
Dictionary form: פָּעַל · paw-AL

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

In the KJV here: he ordaineth
the workers ×9 and worketh ×2 do ×2 i have done ×2 i will work ×2 of the workers ×2 of them that work ×2 shall be to the workers ×2
More options
do — Broadest, most neutral everyday choice.
act — Emphasizes agency; suits formal or theological contexts.
work — Highlights effort or ongoing activity; modernizes KJV 'worketh'.
perform — Formal register; suits rituals, deeds, or deliberate actions.
carry out — Practical, action-oriented; good for specific commands or tasks.
make — Stresses a produced result; use when output/creation is in view.

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פָּעַל57 verb do, make (in poetry for עָשָׂה) (Late Hebrew פּוֺעֵל workman, compare Jewish-Aramaic; Phoenician פעל = Biblical Hebrew (often); Arabic id.; Old Aramaic; פעל; Syriac in derived species and derivatives ); —

Qal Perfect 3 masculine singular Deut 32:27 +, פָ֫עַל אֵל Num 23:23, 2 masculine singular פָּעַלְתָּ Exod 15:17 +, etc.; Imperfect 3 masculine singular יִפְעַל Job 22:17 +; 2 masculine singular תִּפְעָלֿ Job 35:6, etc.; Infinitive construct לְפָעְָלָם Job 37:12 (see below); Participle active פֹּעֵל Ps 15:2+, plural construct פֹּעֲלֵי Ps 5:6 +, etc.; —
1. do:
  a. of God, with accusative (abstract) Num 23:23; Deut 32:27; Job 33:29, יְשׁוּעוֺת Ps 74:12 + ל person Ps 31:20; Ps 68:29; Isa 26:12; Job 22:17 with accusative of congnate meaning with verb פֹּעַל Ps 44:2; Hab 1:5 accusative omitted Isa 43:13, compare Isa 41:4.
  b. of men, with accusative Ps 11:3; Job 11:8, + ל person (God) Job 7:20, + ב person (God) Job 35:6 especially of doing evil, שָׁ֑קֶר Hos 7:1, עָוֶל Job 34:32, עַוְלָה Job 36:23; Ps 58:3; Ps 119:3, אָוֶן Prov 30:20, especially פֹּעֲלֵי אָוֶן Hos 6:8; Isa 31:2; Job 31:3; Job 34:8; Job 34:22; Ps 5:6 + 15 t. in Psalms, Prov 10:29; Prov 21:15, פֹּעֲלֵי רָע Mic 2:1 rarely of doing right, with accusative מִשְׁפָּטוֺ Zeph 2:3, צֶדֶק Ps 15:2.
  c. of clouds, with accusative Job 37:12 (disregarding ֑֯).
2. make;
  a. of God, with accusative concrete Exod 15:17 + ל of thing Prov 16:4, ל of 2nd object Ps 7:16 פֹּעֲלִי Job 36:3 my Maker.
  b. of man, with accusative concrete Isa 44:12; Isa 44:15 accusative omitted Isa 44:12; Ps 7:16. — Isa 1:31 see פֹּעַל.

workers, wrought, work, do, worketh, …
pāʿal
to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise
  • to do, make
    • (Qal)
      • to do
        • "to make

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.
וְ֭לוֹ Dechi — a lesser break הֵכִ֣ין כְּלֵי מָ֑וֶת Atnach — the verse's main pause — take a breath here חִ֝צָּ֗יו Revia Mugrash — a lesser break לְֽדֹלְקִ֥ים יִפְעָֽל Silluq — end of the verse

וְלוֹ הֵכִין כְּלֵי-מָוֶת חִצָּיו לְֽדֹלְקִים יִפְעָֽל׃
13
He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors.
Cross References

2 Thessalonians 1:6

εἴπερ δίκαιον παρὰ θεῷ ἀνταποδοῦναι τοῖς θλίβουσιν ὑμᾶς θλῖψιν
6
Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;

Psalms 64:7

וַיֹּרֵם אֱלֹהִים חֵץ פִּתְאוֹם הָיוּ מַכּוֹתָֽם׃
7
But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.

Psalms 45:5

חִצֶּיךָ שְׁנוּנִים עַמִּים תַּחְתֶּיךָ יִפְּלוּ בְּלֵב אוֹיְבֵי הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃
5
Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.

Revelation 16:6

ὅτι αἷμα ἁγίων καὶ προφητῶν ἐξέχεαν καὶ αἷμα αὐτοῖς έδωκας πιεῖν ἄξιοί γάρ εἰσιν
6
For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.

Habakkuk 3:13

יָצָאתָ לְיֵשַׁע עַמֶּךָ לְיֵשַׁע אֶת-מְשִׁיחֶךָ מָחַצְתָּ רֹּאשׁ מִבֵּית רָשָׁע עָרוֹת יְסוֹד עַד-צַוָּאר סֶֽלָה׃
13
Thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people, even for salvation with thine anointed; thou woundedst the head out of the house of the wicked, by discovering the foundation unto the neck. Selah.

Habakkuk 3:11

שֶׁמֶשׁ יָרֵחַ עָמַד זְבֻלָה לְאוֹר חִצֶּיךָ יְהַלֵּכוּ לְנֹגַהּ בְּרַק חֲנִיתֶֽךָ׃
11
The sun and moon stood still in their habitation: at the light of thine arrows they went, and at the shining of thy glittering spear.

Revelation 6:10

καὶ ἔκραζον φωνῇ μεγάλῃ λέγοντες Ἕως πότε ὁ δεσπότης ὁ ἅγιος καὶ ὁ ἀληθινός οὐ κρίνεις καὶ ἐκδικεῖς τὸ αἷμα ἡμῶν ἀπὸ τῶν κατοικούντων ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς;
10
And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou judge not and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?

Psalms 18:14

וַיִּשְׁלַח חִצָּיו וַיְפִיצֵם וּבְרָקִים רָב וַיְהֻמֵּֽם׃
14
Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings, and discomfited them.

Psalms 64:3

אֲשֶׁר שָׁנְנוּ כַחֶרֶב לְשׁוֹנָם דָּרְכוּ חִצָּם דָּבָר מָֽר׃
3
Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:

Psalms 11:2

כִּי הִנֵּה הָרְשָׁעִים יִדְרְכוּן קֶשֶׁת כּוֹנְנוּ חִצָּם עַל-יֶתֶר לִירוֹת בְּמוֹ-אֹפֶל לְיִשְׁרֵי-לֵֽב׃
2
For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.

Lamentations 3:12

דָּרַךְ קַשְׁתּוֹ וַיַּצִּיבֵנִי כַּמַּטָּרָא לַחֵֽץ׃
12
He hath bent his bow, and set me as a mark for the arrow.

Deuteronomy 32:42

אַשְׁכִּיר חִצַּי מִדָּם וְחַרְבִּי תֹּאכַל בָּשָׂר מִדַּם חָלָל וְשִׁבְיָה מֵרֹאשׁ פַּרְעוֹת אוֹיֵֽב׃
42
I will make mine arrows drunk with blood, and my sword shall devour flesh; and that with the blood of the slain and of the captives, from the beginning of revenges upon the enemy.

Job 6:4

כִּי חִצֵּי שַׁדַּי עִמָּדִי אֲשֶׁר חֲמָתָם שֹׁתָה רוּחִי בִּֽעוּתֵי אֱלוֹהַּ יַֽעַרְכֽוּנִי׃
4
For the arrows of the Almighty are within me, the poison whereof drinketh up my spirit: the terrors of God do set themselves in array against me.

Psalms 144:6

בְּרוֹק בָּרָק וּתְפִיצֵם שְׁלַח חִצֶּיךָ וּתְהֻמֵּֽם׃
6
Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out thine arrows, and destroy them.

Deuteronomy 32:23

אַסְפֶּה עָלֵימוֹ רָעוֹת חִצַּי אֲכַלֶּה-בָּֽם׃
23
I will heap mischiefs upon them; I will spend mine arrows upon them.
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