1 And it came to pass, when the king dwelt in his house, and Jehovah had given him rest from all his enemies round about,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, when the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- 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.)
- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- had given him rest H5117 (נוּחַ) — to rest, i.e. settle down; used in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, intransitive, transitive and causative (to dwell, stay, let fall, pl…
- round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
- from all his enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
2 that the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- See H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- now, 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 cedar H730 (אֶרֶז) — a cedar tree (from the tenacity of its roots)
- but the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- 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…
- dwelleth H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- within H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- curtains H3407 (יְרִיעָה) — a hanging (as tremulous)
3 And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thy heart; for Jehovah is with thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- 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 Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
4 And it came to pass the same night, that the word of Jehovah came unto Nathan, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass that 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 Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- came unto Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
5 Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith Jehovah, Shalt thou build me a house for me 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)
- 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
- Shalt thou build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- me an house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- for me 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
6 for I have not dwelt in a house since the day that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whereas I have not dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- 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 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
- 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 Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- out of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- even to 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 walked H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- in a tent H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- and in a 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…
7 In all places wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel, spake I a word with any of the tribes of Israel, whom I commanded to be shepherd of my people Israel, saying, Why have ye not built me a house of cedar?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- wherein I have walked H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- with all 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 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
- with any H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of the tribes H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- 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
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Why build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- ye not me an house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of cedar H730 (אֶרֶז) — a cedar tree (from the tenacity of its roots)
8 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, over Israel;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore so 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)
- to 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
- over Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
9 and I have been with thee whithersoever thou wentest, and have cut off all thine enemies from before thee; and I will make thee a great 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 was with thee whithersoever thou wentest 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
- out of thy sight 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…
- and have made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- thee a great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- like unto the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of the great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- in the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
10 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 afflict them any more, as at the first,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover I will appoint 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, that they may dwell H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- in a place of their own, and move 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
- afflict H6031 (עָנָה) — to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows)
- them any more H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- as beforetime H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
11 and as from the day that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel; and I will cause thee to rest from all thine enemies. Moreover Jehovah telleth thee that Jehovah will make thee a house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And as 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
- and have caused thee to rest H5117 (נוּחַ) — to rest, i.e. settle down; used in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, intransitive, transitive and causative (to dwell, stay, let fall, pl…
- from all thine enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- Also Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- telleth 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 he will make H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- thee an house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
12 When thy days are fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, that shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And 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 fulfilled H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- and thou shalt sleep H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
- with thy fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- I will set 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 proceed H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- out of thy bowels H4578 (מֵעֶה) — used only in plural the intestines, or (collectively) the abdomen, figuratively, sympathy; by implication, a vest; by extension the stomach, the uterus (or of m…
- 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 H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
13 He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He shall build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- an house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- for my name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- 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…
- the throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- of his kingdom H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
- 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…
14 I will be his father, and he shall be my son: if he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men;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,…
- If he commit iniquity H5753 (עָוָה) — to crook, literally or figuratively
- I will chasten H3198 (יָכַח) — to be right (i.e. correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict
- him with the rod H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- of men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- and with the stripes H5061 (נֶגַע) — a blow (figuratively, infliction); also (by implication) a spot (concretely, a leprous person or dress)
- of 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 men H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
15 but my lovingkindness shall not depart from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But my mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- shall not depart away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from him, as I took H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- whom I put away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- 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…
16 And thy house and thy kingdom shall be made sure for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And thine house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and thy kingdom H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
- shall 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…
- 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: thy 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…
17 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 H2384 (חִזָּיוֹן) — a revelation, expectation by dream
- 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
18 Then David the king went in, and sat before Jehovah; and he said, Who am I, O Lord Jehovah, and what is my house, that thou hast brought me thus far?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then went H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- in, 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 he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I, O Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
- my 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
19 And this was yet a small thing in thine eyes, O Lord Jehovah; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant’s house for a great while to come; and this too after the manner of men, O Lord Jehovah!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And this was yet a small thing H6994 (קָטֹן) — to diminish, i.e. be (causatively, make) diminutive or (figuratively) of no account
- in thy sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- O Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
- but thou hast spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- also 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)
- this the manner H8452 (תּוֹרָה) — a custom
- of man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
20 And what can David say more unto thee? for thou knowest thy servant, O Lord Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And 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
- say H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- more H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- unto thee? for thou, Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
- 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
21 For thy word’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou wrought all this greatness, to make thy servant know it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For thy word’s H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- 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 these great things H1420 (גְּדוּלָה) — greatness; (concretely) mighty acts
- to make thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
22 Wherefore thou art great, O Jehovah God: for 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):- Wherefore thou art great H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- 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)
23 And what one nation in the earth is like thy people, even like Israel, whom God went to redeem unto himself for a people, and to make him a name, and to do great things for you, and terrible things for thy land, before thy people, whom thou redeemedst to thee out of Egypt, from the nations and their gods?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
- like 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
- for a 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 himself, and to make H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- him a name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- and to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- for you great things H1420 (גְּדוּלָה) — greatness; (concretely) mighty acts
- and terrible H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- for thy land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- 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
- which thou redeemedst H6299 (פָּדָה) — to sever, i.e. ransom; generally to release, preserve
- to thee from Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- and their gods 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…
24 And thou didst establish to thyself thy people Israel to be a people unto thee for ever; and thou, Jehovah, becamest their God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For thou hast confirmed 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…
- to thyself 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
- a people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- unto thee 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
- art become H1961 (הָיָה) — to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
- 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…
25 And now, O Jehovah God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, confirm thou it for ever, and do as thou hast spoken.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And now, 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…
- the word 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.)
- establish H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- 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
26 And let thy name be magnified for ever, saying, Jehovah of hosts is God over Israel; and the house of thy servant David shall be established before thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And let thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- 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…
- over Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and let the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- 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…
- 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…
27 For thou, O Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee a house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For thou, O 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…
- 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
- hast revealed H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- hast revealed H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- to thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I 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.)
- therefore hath thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- 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
- in his 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
- to pray H6419 (פָּלַל) — to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
- this prayer H8605 (תְּפִלָּה) — intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
28 And now, O Lord Jehovah, thou art God, and thy words are truth, and thou hast promised this good thing unto thy servant:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And now, O Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
- that 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 thy words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- be true H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- and thou 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
29 now therefore let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee; for thou, O Lord Jehovah, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore now 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 continue 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…
- 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 thou, O Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
- hast spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- and with thy blessing H1293 (בְּרָכָה) — benediction; by implication prosperity
- let the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- be 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…