1 But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the devoted thing; for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the devoted thing: and the anger of Jehovah was kindled against the children of Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But 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
- committed H4603 (מָעַל) — properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treacherously
- a trespass H4604 (מַעַל) — treachery, i.e. sin
- in the accursed thing H2764 (חֵרֶם) — physical (as shutting in) a net (either literally or figuratively); usually a doomed object; abstractly extermination
- for Achan H5912 (עָכָן) — Akan, an Israelite
- the 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,…
- of Carmi H3756 (כַּרְמִי) — Karmi, the name of three Israelites
- of Zabdi H2067 (זַבְדִּי) — Zabdi, the name of four Israelites
- of Zerah H2226 (זֶרַח) — Zerach, the name of three Israelites, also of an Idumaean and an Ethiopian prince
- of the tribe H4294 (מַטֶּה) — a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walkin…
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- of the accursed thing H2764 (חֵרֶם) — physical (as shutting in) a net (either literally or figuratively); usually a doomed object; abstractly extermination
- and the anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- was kindled H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
- against 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,…
2 And Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is beside Beth-aven, on the east side of Beth-el, and spake unto them, saying, Go up and spy out the land. And the men went up and spied out Ai.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- from Jericho H3405 (יְרִיחוֹ) — Jericho or Jerecho, a place in Palestine
- to Ai H5857 (עַי) — Ai, Aja or Ajath, a place in Palestine
- beside H5973 (עִם) — adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then usually un…
- Beth–aven H1007 (בֵּית אָוֶן) — Beth-Aven, a place in Palestine
- on the east side H6924 (קֶדֶם) — the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)
- of Beth–el H1008 (בֵּית־אֵל) — Beth-El, a place in Palestine
- and spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- and view H7270 (רָגַל) — to walk along; but only in specifically, applications, to reconnoiter, to be a tale-bearer (i.e. slander); to lead about
- the country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- And the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- and viewed H7270 (רָגַל) — to walk along; but only in specifically, applications, to reconnoiter, to be a tale-bearer (i.e. slander); to lead about
- Ai H5857 (עַי) — Ai, Aja or Ajath, a place in Palestine
3 And they returned to Joshua, and said unto him, Let not all the people go up; but let about two or three thousand men go up and smite Ai; make not all the people to toil thither; for they are but few.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they 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…
- to Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Let not all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- but let about two or three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- and smite H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- Ai H5857 (עַי) — Ai, Aja or Ajath, a place in Palestine
- make not all the 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 labour H3021 (יָגַע) — properly, to gasp; hence, to be exhausted, to tire, to toil
- few H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
4 So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of Ai.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So there went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- thither of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- about three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- and they fled H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- 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…
- the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of Ai H5857 (עַי) — Ai, Aja or Ajath, a place in Palestine
5 And the men of Ai smote of them about thirty and six men; and they chased them from before the gate even unto Shebarim, and smote them at the descent: and the hearts of the people melted, and became as water.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of Ai H5857 (עַי) — Ai, Aja or Ajath, a place in Palestine
- smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- of them about thirty H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
- and six H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
- men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- for they chased H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- 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…
- the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- unto Shebarim H7671 (שְׁבָרִים) — Shebarim, a place in Palestine
- and smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- them in the going down H4174 (מוֹרָד) — a descent; as architecture, an ornamental appendage, perhaps a festoon
- wherefore the hearts H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- melted H4549 (מָסַס) — to liquefy; figuratively, to waste (with disease), to faint (with fatigue, fear or grief)
- and became as water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
6 And Joshua rent his clothes, and fell to the earth upon his face before the ark of Jehovah until the evening, he and the elders of Israel; and they put dust upon their heads.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- rent H7167 (קָרַע) — to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them)
- his clothes H8071 (שִׂמְלָה) — a dress, especially a mantle
- and fell H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- to the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- upon his face 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…
- 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…
- the ark H727 (אָרוֹן) — a box
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- until the eventide H6153 (עֶרֶב) — dusk
- he and the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and put H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- dust H6083 (עָפָר) — dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud
- upon their heads H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
7 And Joshua said, Alas, O Lord Jehovah, wherefore hast thou at all brought this people over the Jordan, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to cause us to perish? would that we had been content and dwelt beyond the Jordan!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Alas, O H162 (אֲהָהּ) — Oh!
- Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
- wherefore hast thou at all H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- brought H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- this 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 H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
- to deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- us into the 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…
- of the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- to destroy H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- us? would to God H3863 (לוּא) — a conditional particle; if; by implication (interj. as a wish) would that!
- we had been content H2974 (יָאַל) — properly, to yield, especially assent; hence (pos.) to undertake as an act of volition
- and 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
- on the other side H5676 (עֵבֶר) — properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the Jordan; ususally meaning the east)
8 Oh, Lord, what shall I say, after that Israel hath turned their backs before their enemies!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- O H994 (בִּי) — oh that!; with leave, or if it please
- Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- what shall I say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- when H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- turneth H2015 (הָפַךְ) — to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
- their backs H6203 (עֹרֶף) — the nape or back of the neck (as declining); hence, the back generally (whether literal or figurative)
- 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…
- their enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
9 For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land will hear of it, and will compass us round, and cut off our name from the earth: and what wilt thou do for thy great name?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the Canaanites H3669 (כְּנַעַנִי) — a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the Canaanites standing for their neighbors the Ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile caravans)
- and all the inhabitants H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- shall hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- and shall environ us round H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- and 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…
- our name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- from the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and what wilt thou do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- unto thy 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
10 And Jehovah said unto Joshua, Get thee up; wherefore art thou thus fallen upon thy face?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- Get thee up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- wherefore liest H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- thou thus upon thy face 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…
11 Israel hath sinned; yea, they have even transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: yea, they have even taken of the devoted thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also; and they have even put it among their own stuff.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- hath sinned H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- and they have also transgressed H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- my covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- which I commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- them: for they have even taken H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- of the accursed thing H2764 (חֵרֶם) — physical (as shutting in) a net (either literally or figuratively); usually a doomed object; abstractly extermination
- and have also stolen H1589 (גָּנַב) — to thieve (literally or figuratively); by implication, to deceive
- and dissembled H3584 (כָּחַשׁ) — to be untrue, in word (to lie, feign, disown) or deed (to disappoint, fail, cringe)
- also, and they have put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- even among their own stuff H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
12 Therefore the children of Israel cannot stand before their enemies; they turn their backs before their enemies, because they are become accursed: I will not be with you any more, except ye destroy the devoted thing from among you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore 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
- could H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- not stand H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- 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…
- their enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- turned H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- backs H6203 (עֹרֶף) — the nape or back of the neck (as declining); hence, the back generally (whether literal or figurative)
- because they were accursed H2764 (חֵרֶם) — physical (as shutting in) a net (either literally or figuratively); usually a doomed object; abstractly extermination
- neither will I be with you any more H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- except H3808 (לֹא) — not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
- ye destroy H8045 (שָׁמַד) — to desolate
- the accursed H2764 (חֵרֶם) — physical (as shutting in) a net (either literally or figuratively); usually a doomed object; abstractly extermination
- from among H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
13 Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to-morrow: for thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, There is a devoted thing in the midst of thee, O Israel; thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the devoted thing from among you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- sanctify H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- yourselves against to morrow H4279 (מָחָר) — properly, deferred, i.e. the morrow; usually (adverbially) tomorrow; indefinitely, hereafter
- for 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
- 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
- an accursed thing H2764 (חֵרֶם) — physical (as shutting in) a net (either literally or figuratively); usually a doomed object; abstractly extermination
- in the midst H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- of thee, O Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- thou canst H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- not stand H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- 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…
- thine enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- until ye take away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- the accursed thing H2764 (חֵרֶם) — physical (as shutting in) a net (either literally or figuratively); usually a doomed object; abstractly extermination
- from among H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
14 In the morning therefore ye shall be brought near by your tribes: and it shall be, that the tribe which Jehovah taketh shall come near by families; and the family which Jehovah shall take shall come near by households; and the household which Jehovah shall take shall come near man by man.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In the morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- therefore ye shall be brought H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- according to your tribes H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- the tribe H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- which Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- taketh H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
- shall come H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- according to the families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
- and the family H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
- shall take H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
- by households H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and the household H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- man H1397 (גֶּבֶר) — properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
- by man H1397 (גֶּבֶר) — properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
15 And it shall be, that he that is taken with the devoted thing shall be burnt with fire, he and all that he hath; because he hath transgressed the covenant of Jehovah, and because he hath wrought folly in Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- he that is taken H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
- with the accursed thing H2764 (חֵרֶם) — physical (as shutting in) a net (either literally or figuratively); usually a doomed object; abstractly extermination
- shall be burnt H8313 (שָׂרַף) — to be (causatively, set) on fire
- with fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- he and all that he hath: because he hath transgressed H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- 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
- and because he hath wrought H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- folly H5039 (נְבָלָה) — foolishness, i.e. (morally) wickedness; concretely, a crime; by extension, punishment
- in Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
16 So Joshua rose up early in the morning, and brought Israel near by their tribes; and the tribe of Judah was taken:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- 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 brought H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- by their tribes H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- and the tribe H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- was taken H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
17 and he brought near the family of Judah; and he took the family of the Zerahites: and he brought near the family of the Zerahites man by man; and Zabdi was taken:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he brought H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- the family H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and he took H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
- of the Zarhites H2227 (זַרְחִי) — a Zarchite or descendant of Zerach
- man H1397 (גֶּבֶר) — properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
- by man H1397 (גֶּבֶר) — properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
- and Zabdi H2067 (זַבְדִּי) — Zabdi, the name of four Israelites
- was taken H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
18 and he brought near his household man by man; and Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he brought H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- his household H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- man H1397 (גֶּבֶר) — properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
- by man H1397 (גֶּבֶר) — properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
- and Achan H5912 (עָכָן) — Akan, an Israelite
- the 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,…
- of Carmi H3756 (כַּרְמִי) — Karmi, the name of three Israelites
- of Zabdi H2067 (זַבְדִּי) — Zabdi, the name of four Israelites
- of Zerah H2226 (זֶרַח) — Zerach, the name of three Israelites, also of an Idumaean and an Ethiopian prince
- of the tribe H4294 (מַטֶּה) — a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walkin…
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- was taken H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
19 And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to Jehovah, the God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Achan H5912 (עָכָן) — Akan, an Israelite
- 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,…
- give H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- I pray thee, glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- to 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…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and make H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- confession H8426 (תּוֹדָה) — properly, an extension of the hand, i.e. (by implication) avowal, or (usually) adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers
- unto him; and 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…
- me now what thou hast done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- hide H3582 (כָּחַד) — to secrete, by act or word; hence (intensively) to destroy
20 And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Of a truth I have sinned against Jehovah, the God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Achan H5912 (עָכָן) — Akan, an Israelite
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Indeed H546 (אׇמְנָה) — adverb, surely
- I have sinned H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- against 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…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and thus and thus have I done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
21 when I saw among the spoil a goodly Babylonish mantle, and two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold of fifty shekels weight, then I coveted them, and took them; and, behold, they are hid in the earth in the midst of my tent, and the silver under it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When I saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- among the spoils H7998 (שָׁלָל) — booty
- a H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- goodly 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…
- Babylonish H8152 (שִׁנְעָר) — Shinar, a plain in Babylonia
- garment H155 (אַדֶּרֶת) — something ample (as a large vine, a wide dress)
- and two hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- shekels H8255 (שֶׁקֶל) — probably a weight; used as a commercial standard
- of silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and a H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- wedge H3956 (לָשׁוֹן) — the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of…
- of gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- of fifty H2572 (חֲמִשִּׁים) — fifty
- weight H4948 (מִשְׁקָל) — weight (numerically estimated); hence, weighing (the act)
- then I coveted H2530 (חָמַד) — to delight in
- them, and took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- hid H2934 (טָמַן) — to hide (by covering over)
- in the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- in the midst H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- of my tent H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- and the silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
22 So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran unto the tent; and, behold, it was hid in his tent, and the silver under it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- and they ran H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- unto the tent H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- hid H2934 (טָמַן) — to hide (by covering over)
- in his tent H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- and the silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
23 And they took them from the midst of the tent, and brought them unto Joshua, and unto all the children of Israel; and they laid them down before Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- them out of the midst H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- of the tent H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- and brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- them unto Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- and unto 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
- and laid them out H3332 (יָצַק) — properly, to pour out (transitive or intransitive); by implication, to melt or cast as metal; by extension, to place firmly, to stiffen or grow hard
- 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
24 And Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, and the silver, and the mantle, and the wedge of gold, and his sons, and his daughters, and his oxen, and his asses, and his sheep, and his tent, and all that he had: and they brought them up unto the valley of Achor.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- and all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- with him, took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- Achan H5912 (עָכָן) — Akan, an Israelite
- the 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,…
- of Zerah H2226 (זֶרַח) — Zerach, the name of three Israelites, also of an Idumaean and an Ethiopian prince
- and the silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and the garment H155 (אַדֶּרֶת) — something ample (as a large vine, a wide dress)
- and the wedge H3956 (לָשׁוֹן) — the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of…
- of gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- and his 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 his daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- and his oxen H7794 (שׁוֹר) — a bullock (as a traveller)
- and his donkeys H2543 (חֲמוֹר) — a male ass (from its dun red)
- and his sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- and his tent H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- and all that he had: and they brought H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- them unto the valley H6010 (עֵמֶק) — a vale (i.e. broad depression)
- of Achor H5911 (עָכוֹר) — Akor, the name of a place in Palestine
25 And Joshua said, Why hast thou troubled us? Jehovah shall trouble thee this day. And all Israel stoned him with stones; and they burned them with fire, and stoned them with stones.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joshua H3091 (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ) — Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Why H4100 (מָה) — properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and even rela…
- hast thou troubled H5916 (עָכַר) — properly, to roil water; figuratively, to disturb or affict
- us? Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- shall trouble H5916 (עָכַר) — properly, to roil water; figuratively, to disturb or affict
- thee 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…
- And all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- stoned H7275 (רָגַם) — to cast together (stones), i.e. to lapidate
- him with stones H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- and burned H8313 (שָׂרַף) — to be (causatively, set) on fire
- them with fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- after they had stoned H5619 (סָקַל) — properly, to be weighty; but used only in the sense of lapidation or its contrary (as if a delapidation)
- them with stones H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
26 And they raised over him a great heap of stones, unto this day; and Jehovah turned from the fierceness of his anger. Wherefore the name of that place was called, The valley of Achor, unto this day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they raised H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- over him a great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- heap H1530 (גַּל) — something rolled, i.e. a heap of stone or dung (plural ruins), by analogy, a spring of water (plural waves)
- of stones H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- 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…
- So Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- turned 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…
- from the fierceness H2740 (חָרוֹן) — a burning of anger
- of his anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- Wherefore 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)
- was called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- The valley H6010 (עֵמֶק) — a vale (i.e. broad depression)
- of Achor H5911 (עָכוֹר) — Akor, the name of a place in Palestine