1 And it came to pass after these things, that God did prove Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham; and he said, Here am I.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- these things H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- 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…
- did prove H5254 (נָסָה) — to test; by implication, to attempt
- Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- and he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son, whom thou lovest, even Isaac, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt-offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Take now H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- thy 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,…
- thine only H3173 (יָחִיד) — properly, united, i.e. sole; by implication, beloved; also lonely; (feminine) the life (as not to be replaced)
- Isaac H3327 (יִצְחָק) — Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham
- whom thou lovest H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- and get thee H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- into the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Moriah H4179 (מוֹרִיָּה) — Morijah, a hill in Palestine
- and offer him H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- there for a burnt offering H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- upon one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- which I will tell H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
3 And Abraham rose early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son; and he clave the wood for the burnt-offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- rose up early H7925 (שָׁכַם) — literally, to load up (on the back of man or beast), i.e. to start early in the morning
- in the morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- and saddled H2280 (חָבַשׁ) — to wrap firmly (especially a turban, compress, or saddle); figuratively, to stop, to rule
- his donkey H2543 (חֲמוֹר) — a male ass (from its dun red)
- and took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- of his young men H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- with him, and Isaac H3327 (יִצְחָק) — Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham
- his 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 clave H1234 (בָּקַע) — to cleave; generally, to rend, break, rip or open
- the wood H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- for the burnt offering H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- and rose up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- unto the 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)
- of which 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…
- had told H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
4 On the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then on the third H7992 (שְׁלִישִׁי) — third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)
- 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…
- Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- lifted up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- his eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the 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)
- afar off H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
5 And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass, and I and the lad will go yonder; and we will worship, and come again to you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto his young men H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- Abide H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- ye here with the donkey H2543 (חֲמוֹר) — a male ass (from its dun red)
- and I and the lad H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- will go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- yonder H3541 (כֹּה) — properly, like this, i.e. by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
- and worship H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- and come again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt-offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took in his hand the fire and the knife; and they went both of them together.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the wood H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- of the burnt offering H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- and laid H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- upon Isaac H3327 (יִצְחָק) — Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham
- his 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 he took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- in his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and a knife H3979 (מַאֲכֶלֶת) — something to eat with, i.e. a knife
- and they went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- both H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- of them together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
7 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold, the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt-offering?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Isaac H3327 (יִצְחָק) — Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham
- spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- My father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I, 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,…
- Behold the fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- and the wood H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- the lamb H7716 (שֶׂה) — a member of a flock, i.e. a sheep or goat
- for a burnt offering H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
8 And Abraham said, God will provide himself the lamb for a burnt-offering, my son: so they went both of them together.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- 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,…
- 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…
- will provide H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- himself a lamb H7716 (שֶׂה) — a member of a flock, i.e. a sheep or goat
- for a burnt offering H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- so they went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- both of them H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
9 And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built the altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar, upon the wood.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the 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)
- which 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…
- had told H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- him of; and Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- an altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- there, and laid H6186 (עָרַךְ) — to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
- the wood H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- in order H6186 (עָרַךְ) — to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
- and bound H6123 (עָקַד) — to tie with thongs
- Isaac H3327 (יִצְחָק) — Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham
- his 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 laid H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- him on the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- upon H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
10 And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- stretched forth H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the knife H3979 (מַאֲכֶלֶת) — something to eat with, i.e. a knife
- to slay H7819 (שָׁחַט) — to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre)
- his 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,…
11 And the angel of Jehovah called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- unto him out of heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- and he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
12 And he said, Lay not thy hand upon the lad, neither do thou anything unto him; for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son, from me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Lay H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- not thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- upon H413 (אֵל) — near, with or among; often in general, to
- the lad H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- neither do thou H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- any thing H3972 (מְאוּמָה) — properly, a speck or point, i.e. (by implication) something; with negative, nothing
- unto him: for now H6258 (עַתָּה) — at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive
- I know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- that thou fearest H3373 (יָרֵא) — fearing; morally, reverent
- 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…
- seeing thou hast not H3808 (לֹא) — not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
- withheld H2820 (חָשַׂךְ) — to restrain or (reflex.) refrain; by implication, to refuse, spare, preserve; to observe
- thy 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,…
- thine only H3173 (יָחִיד) — properly, united, i.e. sole; by implication, beloved; also lonely; (feminine) the life (as not to be replaced)
13 And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, behind him a ram caught in the thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt-offering in the stead of his son.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- lifted up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- his eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and looked H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and behold behind H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- a ram H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
- caught H270 (אָחַז) — to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession)
- in a thicket H5442 (סְבָךְ) — a copse
- by his horns H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
- went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the ram H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
- and offered him up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- for a burnt offering H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- in the stead H8478 (תַּחַת) — the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc.
- of his 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,…
14 And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of Jehovah it shall be provided.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of that 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)
- Jehovah–jireh, Yhwh Will Provide H3070 (יְהֹוָה יִרְאֶה) — Jehovah-Jireh, a symbolical name for Mount Moriah
- as H834 (אֲשֶׁר) — who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.
- it is said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- 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…
- In the mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- it shall be seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
15 And the angel of Jehovah called unto Abraham a second time out of heaven,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- unto Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- out of heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- the second time H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
16 and said, By myself have I sworn, saith Jehovah, because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- By myself have I sworn H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- for because H834 (אֲשֶׁר) — who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.
- for because H3282 (יַעַן) — properly, heed; by implication, purpose (sake or account); used adverbially to indicate the reason or cause
- thou hast done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- and hast not H3808 (לֹא) — not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
- withheld H2820 (חָשַׂךְ) — to restrain or (reflex.) refrain; by implication, to refuse, spare, preserve; to observe
- thy 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,…
- thine only H3173 (יָחִיד) — properly, united, i.e. sole; by implication, beloved; also lonely; (feminine) the life (as not to be replaced)
17 that in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heavens, and as the sand which is upon the sea-shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That in blessing 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)
- I will 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)
- thee, and in multiplying H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- I will multiply H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- thy seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- as the stars H3556 (כּוֹכָב) — a star (as round or as shining); figuratively, a prince
- of the heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- and as the sand H2344 (חוֹל) — sand (as round or whirling particles)
- upon the sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- shore H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- and thy seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- shall possess H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- of his enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
18 and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And in thy seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- shall all the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- 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)
- because H6118 (עֵקֶב) — a heel, i.e. (figuratively) the last of anything (used adverbially, for ever); also result, i.e. compensation; and so (adverb with preposition or relatively) on…
- because H834 (אֲשֶׁר) — who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.
- thou hast obeyed H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- my voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
19 So Abraham returned unto his young men, and they rose up and went together to Beer-sheba; and Abraham dwelt at Beer-sheba.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- unto his young men H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- and they rose up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
- to Beer–sheba H884 (בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע) — Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine
- and Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- 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
- at Beer–sheba H884 (בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע) — Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine
20 And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she also hath borne children unto thy brother Nahor:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- these things H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- that it was told 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…
- Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Behold, Milcah H4435 (מִלְכָּה) — Milcah, the name of a Hebrewess and of an Israelite
- she hath also born H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- 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,…
- unto thy brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- Nahor H5152 (נָחוֹר) — Nachor, the name of the grandfather and a brother of Abraham
21 Uz his first-born, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel the father of Aram,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Huz H5780 (עוּץ) — Uts, a son of Aram, also a Seirite, and the regions settled by them.
- his firstborn H1060 (בְּכוֹר) — first-born; hence, chief
- and Buz H938 (בּוּז) — Buz, the name of a son of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- his brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- and Kemuel H7055 (קְמוּאֵל) — Kemuel, the name of a relative of Abraham, and of two Israelites
- the father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- of Aram H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
22 and Chesed, and Hazo, and Pildash, and Jidlaph, and Bethuel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Chesed H3777 (כֶּשֶׂד) — Kesed, a relative of Abraham
- and Hazo H2375 (חֲזוֹ) — Chazo, a nephew of Abraham
- and Pildash H6394 (פִּלְדָּשׁ) — Pildash, a relative of Abraham
- and Jidlaph H3044 (יִדְלָף) — Jidlaph, a Mesopotamian
- and Bethuel H1328 (בְּתוּאֵל) — Bethuel, the name of a nephew of Abraham, and of a place in Palestine
23 And Bethuel begat Rebekah: these eight did Milcah bear to Nahor, Abraham’s brother.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Bethuel H1328 (בְּתוּאֵל) — Bethuel, the name of a nephew of Abraham, and of a place in Palestine
- begat H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- Rebekah H7259 (רִבְקָה) — Ribkah, the wife of Isaac
- these eight H8083 (שְׁמֹנֶה) — a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth
- Milcah H4435 (מִלְכָּה) — Milcah, the name of a Hebrewess and of an Israelite
- did bear H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- to Nahor H5152 (נָחוֹר) — Nachor, the name of the grandfather and a brother of Abraham
- Abraham’s H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
24 And his concubine, whose name was Reumah, she also bare Tebah, and Gaham, and Tahash, and Maacah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And his concubine H6370 (פִּילֶגֶשׁ) — a concubine; also (masculine) a paramour
- whose name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- Reumah H7208 (רְאוּמָה) — Reumah, a Syrian woman
- she bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- also Tebah H2875 (טֶבַח) — Tebach, the name of a Mesopotamian and of an Israelite
- and Gaham H1514 (גַּחַם) — Gacham, a son of Nahor
- and Thahash H8477 (תַּחַשׁ) — Tachash, a relative of Abraham
- and Maachah H4601 (מַעֲכָה) — Maakah (or Maakath), the name of a place in Syria, also of a Mesopotamian, of three Israelites, and of four Israelitesses and one Syrian woman