< Ecclesiastes 7:7 >

7 Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the understanding.
כִּ֥י הָעֹ֖שֶׁק יְהוֹלֵ֣ל חָכָ֑ם וִֽיאַבֵּ֥ד אֶת־לֵ֖ב מַתָּנָֽה׃
for
Strongs:
Strongs extended:
Lexicon:
כִּי
Hebrew:
כִּ֥י
Transliteration:
ki
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Morphhology:
Conditional Particle
Grammar:
an INDICATOR that condition or a consequence follows
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
כִּי
Transliteration:
ki
Gloss:
for
Morphhology:
Hebrew Conjunction
Definition:
that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Strongs > h3588
Word:
כִּי
Transliteration:
kîy
Pronounciation:
kee
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Conjunction
Definition:
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed; and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet.; a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent

<the>
Strongs:
Lexicon:
ה
Hebrew:
הָ/עֹ֖שֶׁק
Transliteration:
ha.
Context:
Next word
Gloss:
the
Morphhology:
Definite article (Hebrew)
Grammar:
an INDICATOR that this is important or it has been referred to
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
Transliteration:
ha
Gloss:
[the]
Morphhology:
Prefix
Definition:
Prefix hé article: "the" for a subject, not object

oppression
Strongs:
Lexicon:
עֹ֫שֶׁק
Hebrew:
הָ/עֹ֖שֶׁק
Transliteration:
'O.shek
Context:
Continue previous word (Hebrew root)
Morphhology:
Noun (Singular Masculine, Absolute)
Grammar:
a reference to a male PERSON OR THING
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
עֹ֫שֶׁק
Transliteration:
o.sheq
Gloss:
oppression
Morphhology:
Hebrew Noun Male
Definition:
oppression, extortion, injury 1a) oppression 1b) extortion 1c) gain by extortion
Strongs
Word:
עֹשֶׁק
Transliteration:
ʻôsheq
Pronounciation:
o'-shek
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Noun Masculine
Definition:
injury, fraud, (subjectively) distress, (concretely) unjust gain; cruelly, extortion, oppression, thing (deceitfully gotten).; from h6231 (עָשַׁק)

it will make look foolish
Strongs:
Strongs extended:
Lexicon:
הָלַל
Hebrew:
יְהוֹלֵ֣ל
Transliteration:
ye.ho.Lel
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
rave madly
Morphhology:
Verb : Piel (Intensive/resultive/transtive, Active) Imperfect (Future/present Indicative/jussive) Third Singular Masculine
Grammar:
intensifying or achieving an ACTION OR ACTIVITY that is done or may be done incompletely in the future or present by a male person or thing being discussed
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Additional:
to boast
Tyndale
Word:
הָלַל
Origin:
a Meaning of h1984B
Transliteration:
ha.lal
Gloss:
to boast: rave madly
Morphhology:
Hebrew Verb
Definition:
rave_madly to praise, boast, be boastful 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be boastful 1a2) boastful ones, boasters (participle) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to praise 1b2) to boast, make a boast 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be praised, be made praiseworthy, be commended, be worthy of praise 1d) (Hithpael) to boast, glory, make one's boast
Strongs > h1984
Word:
הָלַל
Transliteration:
hâlal
Pronounciation:
haw-lal'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Verb
Definition:
to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make ashow, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to celebrate; also to stultify; (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine.; a primitive root

a wise [person]
Strongs:
Lexicon:
חָכָם
Hebrew:
חָכָ֑ם
Transliteration:
cha.Kham
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
wise
Morphhology:
Adjective (Singular Masculine, Absolute)
Grammar:
DESCRIBING a male person or thing
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
חָכָם
Transliteration:
cha.kham
Gloss:
wise
Morphhology:
Hebrew Adjective
Definition:
wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously)
Strongs
Word:
חָכָם
Transliteration:
châkâm
Pronounciation:
khaw-kawm'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Adjective
Definition:
wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful); cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man).; from h2449 (חָכַם)

so
Strongs:
Lexicon:
ו
Hebrew:
וִֽ/יאַבֵּ֥ד
Transliteration:
vi.
Context:
Next word
Gloss:
and
Morphhology:
Conjunction
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
/וְ
Transliteration:
v
Gloss:
and
Morphhology:
Hebrew Conjunction
Definition:
Conjunctive vav - i.e. followed by prefix, suffix or non-verb (conjunctive) (‘and/but’)

it may destroy
Strongs:
Lexicon:
אָבַד
Hebrew:
וִֽ/יאַבֵּ֥ד
Transliteration:
'a.Bed
Context:
Continue previous word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
to perish
Morphhology:
Verb : Piel (Intensive/resultive/transtive, Active) Conjunction+Imperfect (Future/present Indicative) Third Singular Masculine
Grammar:
intensifying or achieving an ACTION OR ACTIVITY that is done incompletely in the future or present by a male person or thing being discussed
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
אָבַד
Transliteration:
a.vad
Gloss:
to perish
Morphhology:
Hebrew Verb
Definition:
perish, vanish, go astray, be destroyed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) perish, die, be exterminated 1a2) perish, vanish (fig.) 1a3) be lost, strayed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to destroy, kill, cause to perish, to give up (as lost), exterminate 1b2) to blot out, do away with, cause to vanish, (fig.) 1b3) cause to stray, lose 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to destroy, put to death 1c1a) of divine judgment 1c2) object name of kings (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (אֲבַד "to destroy" h7)
Strongs
Word:
אָבַד
Transliteration:
ʼâbad
Pronounciation:
aw-bad'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Verb
Definition:
properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy); break, destroy(-uction), [phrase] not escape, fail, lose, (cause to, make) perish, spend, [idiom] and surely, take, be undone, [idiom] utterly, be void of, have no way to flee.; a primitive root

<obj>
Strongs:
Lexicon:
אֵת
Hebrew:
אֶת\־
Transliteration:
'et-
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
[obj]
Morphhology:
Object indicator
Grammar:
an INDICATOR that this are who the action happens to or for
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
אֵת
Transliteration:
et
Gloss:
[Obj.]
Morphhology:
Hebrew Particle
Definition:
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" h3487)
Strongs
Word:
אֵת
Transliteration:
ʼêth
Pronounciation:
ayth
Language:
Hebrew
Definition:
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely); (as such unrepresented in English).; apparent contracted from h226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity

[-]
Strongs:
Lexicon:
[־]
Hebrew:
אֶת\־
Context:
Link previous-next word
Gloss:
[link]
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
-
Transliteration:
-
Morphhology:
Punctuation
Definition:
Punctuation Maqqef: links words

a heart
Strongs:
Strongs extended:
Lexicon:
לֵב
Hebrew:
לֵ֖ב
Transliteration:
lev
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
heart
Morphhology:
Noun (Singular Masculine, Absolute)
Grammar:
a reference to a male PERSON OR THING
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
לֵב
Transliteration:
lev
Gloss:
heart
Morphhology:
Hebrew Noun Male
Definition:
inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Strongs > h3820
Word:
לֵב
Transliteration:
lêb
Pronounciation:
labe
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Noun Masculine
Definition:
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything; [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom.; a form of h3824 (לֵבָב)

a bribe
Strongs:
Lexicon:
מַתָּנָה
Hebrew:
מַתָּנָֽה\׃
Transliteration:
ma.ta.Nah
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
gift
Morphhology:
Noun (Singular Feminine, Absolute)
Grammar:
a reference to a female PERSON OR THING
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
מַתָּנָה
Transliteration:
mat.ta.nah
Gloss:
gift
Morphhology:
Hebrew Noun Female
Definition:
gift Aramaic equivalent: mat.t.na (מַתְּנָא "gift" h4978)
Strongs
Word:
מַתָּנָה
Transliteration:
mattânâh
Pronounciation:
mat-taw-naw'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Noun Feminine
Definition:
a present; specifically (in a good sense), a sacrificial offering, (in a bad sense) a bribe; gift.; feminine of h4976 (מַתָּן)

[׃]
Strongs:
Lexicon:
[׃]
Hebrew:
מַתָּנָֽה\׃
Context:
Punctuation
Gloss:
[fullstop]
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
:
Transliteration:
:
Morphhology:
Punctuation
Definition:
Punctuation Sof-Pasuq: ends a verse

< Ecclesiastes 7:7 >