1 And it came to pass, when David dwelt in his house, that David said to Nathan the prophet, Lo, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of the covenant of Jehovah dwelleth under curtains.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now it came to pass, as David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- sat H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- that David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- Lo, I dwell H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in an house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of cedars H730 (אֶרֶז) — a cedar tree (from the tenacity of its roots)
- but the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of the covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- under curtains H3407 (יְרִיעָה) — a hanging (as tremulous)
2 And Nathan said unto David, Do all that is in thy heart; for God is with thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- Do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- in thine heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- for God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
3 And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass the same night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- that the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- came to Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
4 Go and tell David my servant, Thus saith Jehovah, Thou shalt not build me a house to dwell in:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and tell H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- my servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- Thou shalt not build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- me an house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- to dwell in H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
5 for I have not dwelt in a house since the day that I brought up Israel, unto this day, but have gone from tent to tent, and from one tabernacle to another.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For I have not dwelt in H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- an house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- since the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- that I brought up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- unto this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- but have gone from tent H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- to tent H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- tabernacle H4908 (מִשְׁכָּן) — a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the Temple); specifically, the Tabernacle (properly, its wooden wall…
6 In all places wherein I have walked with all Israel, spake I a word with any of the judges of Israel, whom I commanded to be shepherd of my people, saying, Why have ye not built me a house of cedar?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wheresoever I have walked H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- with all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- I a word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- to any H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of the judges H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- whom I commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- to feed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
- my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Why have ye not built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- me an house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of cedars H730 (אֶרֶז) — a cedar tree (from the tenacity of its roots)
7 Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be prince over my people Israel:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore thus shalt thou say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto my servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- I took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- thee from the sheepcote H5116 (נָוֶה) — (adjectively) at home; hence (by implication of satisfaction) lovely; also (noun) a home, of God (temple), men (residence), flocks (pasture), or wild animals (d…
- from following H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- the sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- that thou shouldest be ruler H5057 (נָגִיד) — a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
- over my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
8 and I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast gone, and have cut off all thine enemies from before thee; and I will make thee a name, like unto the name of the great ones that are in the earth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast walked H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- and have cut off H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- all thine enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- from before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thee, and have made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- thee a name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- like the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of the great men H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- in the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
9 And I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in their own place, and be moved no more; neither shall the children of wickedness waste them any more, as at the first,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Also I will ordain H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- a place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- for my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and will plant H5193 (נָטַע) — properly, to strike in, i.e. fix; specifically, to plant (literally or figuratively)
- them, and they shall dwell H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- in their place, and shall be moved H7264 (רָגַז) — to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)
- no more; neither shall the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of wickedness H5766 (עֶוֶל) — (moral) evil
- waste H1086 (בָּלָה) — to fail; by implication to wear out, decay (causatively, consume, spend)
- them any more H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- as at the beginning H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
10 and as from the day that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel; and I will subdue all thine enemies. Moreover I tell thee that Jehovah will build thee a house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And since the time H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- that I commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- judges H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
- over my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- Moreover I will subdue H3665 (כָּנַע) — properly, to bend the knee; hence, to humiliate, vanquish
- all thine enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- Furthermore I tell H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- thee that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- will build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- thee an house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
11 And it shall come to pass, when thy days are fulfilled that thou must go to be with thy fathers, that I will set up thy seed after thee, who shall be of thy sons; and I will establish his kingdom.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it shall come to pass, when thy days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- be expired H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- that thou must go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- with thy fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- that I will raise up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- thy seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- thee, which shall be of thy sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and I will establish H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- his kingdom H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
12 He shall build me a house, and I will establish his throne for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He shall build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- me an house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and I will stablish H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- his throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- for H5704 (עַד) — as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
- ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
13 I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take my lovingkindness away from him, as I took it from him that was before thee;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will be his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and he shall be my son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and I will not take H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- my mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from him, as I took H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- that was before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
14 but I will settle him in my house and in my kingdom for ever; and his throne shall be established for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But I will settle H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- him in mine house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and in my kingdom H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- and his throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- shall be established H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- for H5704 (עַד) — as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
- evermore H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
15 According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan speak unto David.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- According to all these words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- and according to all this vision H2377 (חָזוֹן) — a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle
- so did Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
16 Then David the king went in, and sat before Jehovah; and he said, Who am I, O Jehovah God, and what is my house, that thou hast brought me thus far?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and sat H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- mine house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- that thou hast brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- me hitherto H1988 (הֲלֹם) — hither
17 And this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; but thou hast spoken of thy servant’s house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of high degree, O Jehovah God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- this was a small thing H6994 (קָטֹן) — to diminish, i.e. be (causatively, make) diminutive or (figuratively) of no account
- in thine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- O God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- of thy servant’s H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- for a great while to come H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
- and hast regarded H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- me according to the estate H8448 (תּוֹר) — a manner (as a sort of turn)
- of a man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- of high degree H4609 (מַעֲלָה) — elevation, i.e. the act (literally, a journey to a higher place, figuratively, a thought arising), or (concretely) the condition (literally, a step or grade-mar…
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
18 What can David say yet more unto thee concerning the honor which is done to thy servant? for thou knowest thy servant.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- What can H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- more H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- to thee for the honour H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- of thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- for thou knowest H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
19 O Jehovah, for thy servant’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou wrought all this greatness, to make known all these great things.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- for thy servant’s H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- sake, and according to thine own heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- hast thou done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- all this greatness H1420 (גְּדוּלָה) — greatness; (concretely) mighty acts
- in making known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- great things H1420 (גְּדוּלָה) — greatness; (concretely) mighty acts
20 O Jehovah, there is none like thee, neither is there any God besides thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- beside H2108 (זוּלָה) — probably scattering, i.e. removal; used adverbially, except
- thee, according to all that we have heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- with our ears H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
21 And what one nation in the earth is like thy people Israel, whom God went to redeem unto himself for a people, to make thee a name by great and terrible things, in driving out nations from before thy people, whom thou redeemedst out of Egypt?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And what one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- nation H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- in the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- like thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- whom God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- to redeem H6299 (פָּדָה) — to sever, i.e. ransom; generally to release, preserve
- his own people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- to make H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- thee a name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of greatness H1420 (גְּדוּלָה) — greatness; (concretely) mighty acts
- and terribleness H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- by driving out H1644 (גָּרַשׁ) — to drive out from a possession; especially to expatriate or divorce
- nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- from before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- whom thou hast redeemed H6299 (פָּדָה) — to sever, i.e. ransom; generally to release, preserve
- out of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
22 For thy people Israel didst thou make thine own people for ever; and thou, Jehovah, becamest their God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- didst thou make H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- thine own people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- for H5704 (עַד) — as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
- ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- and thou, Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- becamest their God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
23 And now, O Jehovah, let the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, be established for ever, and do as thou hast spoken.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore now, Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- let the thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- that thou hast spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- concerning thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and concerning his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- be established H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
- for H5704 (עַד) — as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
- ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- and do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- as thou hast said H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
24 And let thy name be established and magnified for ever, saying, Jehovah of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel: and the house of David thy servant is established before thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let it even be established H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
- that thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- may be magnified H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- for H5704 (עַד) — as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
- ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- the God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- a God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- to Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- established H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
25 For thou, O my God, hast revealed to thy servant that thou wilt build him a house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray before thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For thou, O my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- hast told H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- hast told H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- that thou wilt build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- him an house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- therefore thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- hath found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- to pray H6419 (פָּלַל) — to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
26 And now, O Jehovah, thou art God, and hast promised this good thing unto thy servant:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And now, Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thou art God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and hast promised H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- this goodness H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- unto thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
27 and now it hath pleased thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Jehovah, hast blessed, and it is blessed for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore let it please H2974 (יָאַל) — properly, to yield, especially assent; hence (pos.) to undertake as an act of volition
- thee to bless H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- that it may be before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thee for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- for thou blessest H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…