The Calling of Abraham

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וַיֹּ֤אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( יְהוָה֙ Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ אַבְרָ֔ם Abram אַבְרָם ʼAbrâm contracted from H48 (אֲבִירָם); high father; Abram, the original name of Abraham Abram. לֶךְ away יָלַךְ yâlak a primitive root (compare H1980 (הָלַךְ)); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses) [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carr ־לְךָ֛ מֵאַרְצְךָ֥ earth אֶרֶץ ʼerets from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land) [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins וּמִמּֽוֹלַדְתְּךָ֖ begotten מוֹלֶדֶת môwledeth from H3205 (יָלַד); nativity (plural birth-place); by implication, lineage, native country; also offspring, family begotten, born, issue, kindred, native(-ity). וּמִבֵּ֣ית court בַּיִת bayith probably from H1129 (בָּנָה) abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.) court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, אָבִ֑יךָ father אָב ʼâb a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare n אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ הָאָ֖רֶץ earth אֶרֶץ ʼerets from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land) [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins אֲשֶׁ֥ר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha אַרְאֶֽךָּ advise self רָאָה râʼâh a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative) advise self, appear, ׃

Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you.

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וְאֶֽעֶשְׂךָ֙ accomplish עָשָׂה ʻâsâh a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruis לְג֣וֹי people גּוֹי gôwy rarely (shortened) גֹּי; apparently from the same root as H1465 (גֵּוָה) (in the sense of massing); a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a tr גָּד֔וֹל elder גָּדוֹל gâdôwl or גָּדֹל; (shortened) from H1431 (גָּדַל); great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far וַאֲבָ֣רֶכְךָ֔ blaspheme בָרַךְ bârak a primitive root; 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 וַאֲגַדְּלָ֖ה advance גָּדַל gâdal a primitive root; properly, to twist (compare H1434 (גְּדִל)), i.e. to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also i שְׁמֶ֑ךָ fame שֵׁם shêm a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare H8064 (שָׁמַיִם)); an appellation, as amark or memorial of וֶהְיֵ֖ה beacon הָיָה hâyâh a primitive root (compare H1933 (הָוָא)); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) beacon, [idiom] altoge בְּרָכָֽה blessing בְּרָכָה Bᵉrâkâh from H1288 (בָרַךְ); benediction; by implication prosperity blessing, liberal, pool, present. ׃

I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.

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וַאֲבָֽרֲכָה֙ blaspheme בָרַךְ bârak a primitive root; 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 מְבָ֣רְכֶ֔יךָ blaspheme בָרַךְ bârak a primitive root; 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 וּמְקַלֶּלְךָ֖ light קָלַל qâlal a primitive root; to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.) abate, make bright, bring אָאֹ֑ר primitive root אָרַר ʼârar a primitive root; to execrate [idiom] bitterly curse. וְנִבְרְכ֣וּ blaspheme בָרַךְ bârak a primitive root; 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 בְךָ֔ כֹּ֖ל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת family מִשְׁפָּחָה mishpâchâh from H8192 (שָׁפָה) (compare H8198 (שִׁפְחָה)); a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of thing הָאֲדָמָֽה earth אֲדָמָה ʼădâmâh from H119 (אָדַם); soil (from its general redness) country, earth, ground, husband(-man) (-ry), land. ׃

I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you. ”

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וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ away יָלַךְ yâlak a primitive root (compare H1980 (הָלַךְ)); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses) [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carr אַבְרָ֗ם Abram אַבְרָם ʼAbrâm contracted from H48 (אֲבִירָם); high father; Abram, the original name of Abraham Abram. כַּאֲשֶׁ֨ר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha דִּבֶּ֤ר name דָבַר dâbar a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue answer, appoint, bid, comm אֵלָיו֙ about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, יְהוָ֔ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ away יָלַךְ yâlak a primitive root (compare H1980 (הָלַךְ)); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses) [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carr אִתּ֖וֹ against אֵת ʼêth probably from H579 (אָנָה); properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc. against, among, befo ל֑וֹט Lot לוֹט Lôwṭ the same as H3875 (לוֹט); Lot, Abraham's nephew Lot. וְאַבְרָ֗ם Abram אַבְרָם ʼAbrâm contracted from H48 (אֲבִירָם); high father; Abram, the original name of Abraham Abram. בֶּן man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, ־ חָמֵ֤שׁ fif חָמֵשׁ châmêsh masculine חֲמִשָּׁה; a primitive numeral; five fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). שָׁנִים֙ year שָׁנֶה shâneh (in plural or (feminine) שָׁנָה; from H8138 (שָׁנָה); a year (as a revolution of time) [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). וְשִׁבְעִ֣ים seventy שִׁבְעִים shibʻîym multiple of H7651 (שֶׁבַע); seventy seventy, threescore and ten ([phrase] -teen). שָׁנָ֔ה year שָׁנֶה shâneh (in plural or (feminine) שָׁנָה; from H8138 (שָׁנָה); a year (as a revolution of time) [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). בְּצֵאת֖וֹ appear יָצָא yâtsâʼ a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim. [idiom] after, appear, [idi מֵחָרָֽן Haran חָרָן Chârân from H2787 (חָרַר); parched; Charan, the name of a man and also of a place Haran. ׃

So Abram departed, as the LORD had directed him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran.

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וַיִּקַּ֣ח accept לָקַח lâqach a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications) accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receiv אַבְרָם֩ Abram אַבְרָם ʼAbrâm contracted from H48 (אֲבִירָם); high father; Abram, the original name of Abraham Abram. אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ שָׂרַ֨י Sarai שָׂרַי Sâray from H8269 (שַׂר); dominative; Sarai, the wife of Abraham Sarai. אִשְׁתּ֜וֹ ess אִשָּׁה ʼishshâh feminine of H376 (אִישׁ) or H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ); irregular plural, נָשִׁים;(used in the same wide sense as H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ)) a woman (adulter) ess, each, every, female וְאֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ ל֣וֹט Lot לוֹט Lôwṭ the same as H3875 (לוֹט); Lot, Abraham's nephew Lot. בֶּן man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, ־ אָחִ֗יו another אָח ʼâch a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father)) another, brother(-ly); kin וְאֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ כָּל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ־ רְכוּשָׁם֙ good רְכוּשׁ rᵉkûwsh or רְכֻשׁ; from passive participle of H7408 (רָכַשׁ); property (as gathered) good, riches, substance. אֲשֶׁ֣ר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha רָכָ֔שׁוּ gather רָכַשׁ râkash a primitive root; to lay up, i.e. collect gather, get. וְאֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ הַנֶּ֖פֶשׁ man נֶפֶשׁ nephesh from H5314 (נָפַשׁ); properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodi אֲשֶׁר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha ־ עָשׂ֣וּ accomplish עָשָׂה ʻâsâh a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruis בְחָרָ֑ן Haran חָרָן Chârân from H2787 (חָרַר); parched; Charan, the name of a man and also of a place Haran. וַיֵּצְא֗וּ appear יָצָא yâtsâʼ a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim. [idiom] after, appear, [idi לָלֶ֙כֶת֙ away יָלַךְ yâlak a primitive root (compare H1980 (הָלַךְ)); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses) [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carr אַ֣רְצָה earth אֶרֶץ ʼerets from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land) [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins כְּנַ֔עַן Canaan כְּנַעַן Kᵉnaʻan from H3665 (כָּנַע); humiliated; Kenaan, a son a Ham; also the country inhabited by him Canaan, merchant, traffick. וַיָּבֹ֖אוּ way בּוֹא bôwʼ a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications) abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass) אַ֥רְצָה earth אֶרֶץ ʼerets from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land) [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins כְּנָֽעַן Canaan כְּנַעַן Kᵉnaʻan from H3665 (כָּנַע); humiliated; Kenaan, a son a Ham; also the country inhabited by him Canaan, merchant, traffick. ׃

And Abram took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all the possessions and people they had acquired in Haran, and set out for the land of Canaan. When they came to the land of Canaan,

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וַיַּעֲבֹ֤ר alienate עָבַר ʻâbar a primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to co אַבְרָם֙ Abram אַבְרָם ʼAbrâm contracted from H48 (אֲבִירָם); high father; Abram, the original name of Abraham Abram. בָּאָ֔רֶץ earth אֶרֶץ ʼerets from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land) [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins עַ֚ד against עַד ʻad properly, the same as H5703 (עַד) (used as a preposition, adverb or conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space מְק֣וֹם country מָקוֹם mâqôwm or מָקֹם; also (feminine) מְקוֹמָה; or מְקֹמָה; from H6965 (קוּם); properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also שְׁכֶ֔ם Shechem שְׁכֶם Shᵉkem the same as H7926 (שְׁכֶם); ridge; Shekem, a place in Palestine Shechem. עַ֖ד against עַד ʻad properly, the same as H5703 (עַד) (used as a preposition, adverb or conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space אֵל֣וֹן אֵלוֹן ʼêlôwn prolonged from H352 (אַיִל); an oak or other strong tree plain. See also H356 (אֵילוֹן). מוֹרֶ֑ה Moreh מוֹרֶה Môwreh or מֹרֶה; the same as H4175 (מוֹרֶה); Moreh, a Canaanite; also a hill (perhaps named from him) Moreh. וְהַֽכְּנַעֲנִ֖י Canaanite כְּנַעַנִי Kᵉnaʻanîy patrial from H3667 (כְּנַעַן); a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the Canaanites standing for their neighbors the Ishmaelites, who c אָ֥ז beginning אָז ʼâz a demonstrative adverb; at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore beginning, for, from, hitherto, now, of old, once, since, then, at which time, y בָּאָֽרֶץ earth אֶרֶץ ʼerets from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land) [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins ׃

Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the Oak of Moreh at Shechem. And at that time the Canaanites were in the land.

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וַיֵּרָ֤א advise self רָאָה râʼâh a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative) advise self, appear, יְהוָה֙ Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ אַבְרָ֔ם Abram אַבְרָם ʼAbrâm contracted from H48 (אֲבִירָם); high father; Abram, the original name of Abraham Abram. וַיֹּ֕אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( לְזַ֨רְעֲךָ֔ child זֶרַע zeraʻ from H2232 (זָרַע); seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity [idiom] carnally, child, fruitful, seed(-time), sowing-time. אֶתֵּ֖ן add נָתַן nâthan a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.) add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ הָאָ֣רֶץ earth אֶרֶץ ʼerets from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land) [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins הַזֹּ֑את hereby זֹאת zôʼth irregular feminine of H2089 (זֶה); this (often used adverb) hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefo וַיִּ֤בֶן build בָּנָה bânâh a primitive root; to build (literally and figuratively) (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. שָׁם֙ in it שָׁם shâm a primitive particle (rather from the relative pronoun, H834 (אֲשֶׁר)); there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence in it, [phrase] thence, ther מִזְבֵּ֔חַ altar מִזְבֵּחַ mizbêach from H2076 (זָבַח); an altar altar. לַיהוָ֖ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). הַנִּרְאֶ֥ה advise self רָאָה râʼâh a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative) advise self, appear, אֵלָֽיו about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ׃

Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring. ” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him.

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וַיַּעְתֵּ֨ק copy out עָתַק ʻâthaq a primitive root; to remove (intransitive or transitive) figuratively, to grow old; specifically, to transcribe copy out, leave off, become (wax) old, remove. מִשָּׁ֜ם in it שָׁם shâm a primitive particle (rather from the relative pronoun, H834 (אֲשֶׁר)); there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence in it, [phrase] thence, ther הָהָ֗רָה hill הַר har a shortened form of H2042 (הָרָר); a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively) hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. מִקֶּ֛דֶם aforetime קֶדֶם qedem or קֵדְמָה; from H6923 (קָדַם); the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, ancien לְבֵֽית Beth el בֵּית־אֵל Bêyth-ʼÊl from H1004 (בַּיִת) and H410 (אֵל); house of God; Beth-El, a place in Palestine Beth-el. ־ אֵ֖ל Beth el בֵּית־אֵל Bêyth-ʼÊl from H1004 (בַּיִת) and H410 (אֵל); house of God; Beth-El, a place in Palestine Beth-el. וַיֵּ֣ט apply נָטָה nâṭâh a primitive root; to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application [phrase] afternoon אָהֳלֹ֑ה covering אֹהֶל ʼôhel from H166 (אָהַל); a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance) covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. בֵּֽית Beth el בֵּית־אֵל Bêyth-ʼÊl from H1004 (בַּיִת) and H410 (אֵל); house of God; Beth-El, a place in Palestine Beth-el. ־ אֵ֤ל Beth el בֵּית־אֵל Bêyth-ʼÊl from H1004 (בַּיִת) and H410 (אֵל); house of God; Beth-El, a place in Palestine Beth-el. מִיָּם֙ sea יָם yâm from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes וְהָעַ֣י Ai עַי ʻAy or (feminine) עַיָּא; (Nehemiah 11:31), or עַיָּת; (Isaiah 10:28), for H5856 (עִי); Ai, Aja or Ajath, a place in Palestine Ai, Aija, Aijath, Hai. מִקֶּ֔דֶם aforetime קֶדֶם qedem or קֵדְמָה; from H6923 (קָדַם); the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, ancien וַיִּֽבֶן build בָּנָה bânâh a primitive root; to build (literally and figuratively) (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. ־ שָׁ֤ם in it שָׁם shâm a primitive particle (rather from the relative pronoun, H834 (אֲשֶׁר)); there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence in it, [phrase] thence, ther מִזְבֵּ֙חַ֙ altar מִזְבֵּחַ mizbêach from H2076 (זָבַח); an altar altar. לַֽיהוָ֔ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). וַיִּקְרָ֖א name קָרָא qârâʼ a primitive root (rather identical with H7122 (קָרָא) through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a בְּשֵׁ֥ם fame שֵׁם shêm a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare H8064 (שָׁמַיִם)); an appellation, as amark or memorial of יְהוָֽה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). ׃

From there Abram moved on to the hill country east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel to the west and Ai to the east. There he built an altar to the LORD, and he called on the name of the LORD.

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וַיִּסַּ֣ע cause to blow נָסַע nâçaʻ a primitive root; properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on ajourney cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, אַבְרָ֔ם Abram אַבְרָם ʼAbrâm contracted from H48 (אֲבִירָם); high father; Abram, the original name of Abraham Abram. הָל֥וֹךְ along הָלַךְ hâlak akin to H3212 (יָלַךְ); a primitive root; to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) וְנָס֖וֹעַ cause to blow נָסַע nâçaʻ a primitive root; properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. start on ajourney cause to blow, bring, get, (make to) go (away, forth, forward, onward, הַנֶּֽגְבָּה south נֶגֶב negeb from an unused root meaning to be parched; the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to ׃ פ

And Abram journeyed on toward the Negev.