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בִּשְׁנַת 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). ־ מוֹת֙ death מָוֶת mâveth from H4191 (מוּת); death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin (be) dead(-ly), death, die(-d) הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ king מֶלֶךְ melek from H4427 (מָלַךְ); a king king, royal. עֻזִּיָּ֔הוּ Uzziah עֻזִּיָּה ʻUzzîyâh or עֻזִּיָּהוּ; from H5797 (עֹז) and H3050 (יָהּ); strength of Jah; Uzzijah, the name of five Israelites Uzziah. וָאֶרְאֶ֧ה 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, 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 ־ אֲדֹנָ֛י Lord אֲדֹנָי ʼĂdônây an emphatic form of H113 (אָדוֹן); the Lord (used as a proper name of God only) (my) Lord. יֹשֵׁ֥ב abide יָשַׁב yâshab a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry (mak עַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ כִּסֵּ֖א seat כִּסֵּא kiççêʼ or כִּסֵּה; from H3680 (כָּסָה); properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied) seat, stool, throne. רָ֣ם bring up רוּם rûwm a primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively) bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty וְנִשָּׂ֑א accept נָשָׂא nâsâʼ or נָסָה; (Psalm 4:6 (H7 (אֲבַד))), a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative accept, advance וְשׁוּלָ֖יו hem שׁוּל shûwl from an unused root meaning to hang down; a skirt; by implication, a bottom edge hem, skirt, train. מְלֵאִ֥ים accomplish מָלֵא mâlêʼ or מָלָא; (Esther 7:5), a primitive root; to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively) accomplish, confirm, [phras 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 ־ הַהֵיכָֽל palace הֵיכָל hêykâl probably from H3201 (יָכֹל) (in the sense of capacity); a large public building, such as a palace or temple palace, temple. ׃
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple.
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שְׂרָפִ֨ים fiery שָׂרָף sârâph from H8313 (שָׂרַף); burning, i.e. (figuratively) poisonous (serpent); specifically, a saraph or symbolical creature (from their copper color) fiery (serpent), עֹמְדִ֤ים abide עָמַד ʻâmad a primitive root; to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive) abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, ׀ מִמַּ֙עַל֙ above מַעַל maʻal from H5927 (עָלָה); properly, the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc. above, exceeding(-ly), forward, on ( ל֔וֹ שֵׁ֧שׁ six שֵׁשׁ shêsh masculine שִׁשָּׁה; a primitive number; compare H7797 (שׂוּשׂ) six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. sixth six(-teen, -teenth), s כְּנָפַ֛יִם border כָּנָף kânâph from H3670 (כָּנַף); an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing, (of a garment or bedclothing) a flap, (of the earth) a quarter, (of a buildi שֵׁ֥שׁ six שֵׁשׁ shêsh masculine שִׁשָּׁה; a primitive number; compare H7797 (שׂוּשׂ) six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. sixth six(-teen, -teenth), s כְּנָפַ֖יִם border כָּנָף kânâph from H3670 (כָּנַף); an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing, (of a garment or bedclothing) a flap, (of the earth) a quarter, (of a buildi לְאֶחָ֑ד alike אֶחָד ʼechâd a numeral from H258 (אָחַד); properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, e בִּשְׁתַּ֣יִם both שְׁנַיִם shᵉnayim dual of H8145 (שֵׁנִי); feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twen ׀ יְכַסֶּ֣ה clad self כָּסָה kâçâh a primitive root; properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy) clad self, close, clothe, conceal, cover (self), פָנָ֗יו fore פָּנִים pânîym plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from H6437 (פָּנָה)); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (lite וּבִשְׁתַּ֛יִם both שְׁנַיִם shᵉnayim dual of H8145 (שֵׁנִי); feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twen יְכַסֶּ֥ה clad self כָּסָה kâçâh a primitive root; properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy) clad self, close, clothe, conceal, cover (self), רַגְלָ֖יו foot רֶגֶל regel from H7270 (רָגַל); a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] וּבִשְׁתַּ֥יִם both שְׁנַיִם shᵉnayim dual of H8145 (שֵׁנִי); feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twen יְעוֹפֵֽף brandish עוּף ʻûwph a primitive root; to cover (with wings or obscurity); hence (as denominative from H5775 (עוֹף)) to fly; also (by implication of dimness) to faint (from the dark ׃
Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.
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וְקָרָ֨א 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 זֶ֤ה he זֶה zeh a primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other 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, ־ זֶה֙ he זֶה zeh a primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other וְאָמַ֔ר 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( קָד֧וֹשׁ holy קָדוֹשׁ qâdôwsh or קָדֹשׁ; from H6942 (קָדַשׁ); sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary holy (One), saint. ׀ קָד֛וֹשׁ holy קָדוֹשׁ qâdôwsh or קָדֹשׁ; from H6942 (קָדַשׁ); sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary holy (One), saint. קָד֖וֹשׁ holy קָדוֹשׁ qâdôwsh or קָדֹשׁ; from H6942 (קָדַשׁ); sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary holy (One), saint. יְהוָ֣ה 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). צְבָא֑וֹת appointed time צָבָא tsâbâʼ or (feminine) צְבָאָה; from H6633 (צָבָא); a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized forwar (an army); by implication, a campaign, מְלֹ֥א fill מְלֹא mᵉlôʼ rarely מְלוֹא; or מְלוֹ; (Ezekiel [41:8), from H4390 (מָלֵא); fulness (literally or figuratively) [idiom] all along, [idiom] all that is (there-) in, fill, ([id כָל 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 ־ 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 כְּבוֹדֽוֹ glory כָּבוֹד kâbôwd rarely כָּבֹד; from H3513 (כָּבַד); properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). ׃
And they were calling out to one another:
“Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts;
all the earth is full of His glory.”
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וַיָּנֻ֙עוּ֙ continually נוּעַ nûwaʻ a primitive root; to waver, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (as subjoined) continually, fugitive, [idiom] make, to (go) up and do אַמּ֣וֹת cubit אַמָּה ʼammâh prolonged from H517 (אֵם); properly, a mother (i.e. unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e. a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entranc הַסִּפִּ֔ים bason סַף çaph from H5605 (סָפַף), in its original sense of containing; a vestibule (as a limit); also a dish (for holding blood or wine) bason, bowl, cup, door (post), gate, מִקּ֖וֹל bleating קוֹל qôwl or קֹל; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [ph הַקּוֹרֵ֑א 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 וְהַבַּ֖יִת court בַּיִת bayith probably from H1129 (בָּנָה) abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.) court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, יִמָּלֵ֥א accomplish מָלֵא mâlêʼ or מָלָא; (Esther 7:5), a primitive root; to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively) accomplish, confirm, [phras עָשָֽׁן smoke עָשָׁן ʻâshân from H6225 (עָשַׁן); smoke, literally or figuratively (vapor, dust, anger) smoke(-ing). ׃
At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook, and the temple was filled with smoke.
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וָאֹמַ֞ר 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( אֽוֹי alas אוֹי ʼôwy probably from H183 (אָוָה) (in the sense of crying out after); lamentation; also interjectionally Oh! alas, woe. ־לִ֣י כִֽי and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel ־ נִדְמֵ֗יתִי cease דָּמָה dâmâh a primitive root; to be dumb or silent; hence, to fail or perish; trans. to destroy cease, be cut down (off), destroy, be brought to silence, be undone, [idiom] כִּ֣י and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel אִ֤ישׁ man אִישׁ ʼîysh contracted for H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to טְמֵֽא defiled טָמֵא ṭâmêʼ from H2930 (טָמֵא); foul in a religious sense defiled, [phrase] infamous, polluted(-tion), unclean. ־ שְׂפָתַ֙יִם֙ band שָׂפָה sâphâh or (in dual and plural) שֶׂפֶת; probably from H5595 (סָפָה) or H8192 (שָׁפָה) through the idea of termination (compare H5490 (סוֹף)); the lip (as a natural boun אָנֹ֔כִי me אָנֹכִי ʼânôkîy sometimes, ; a primitive pronoun; I I, me, [idiom] which. וּבְתוֹךְ֙ among תָּוֶךְ tâvek from an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle עַם people עַם ʻam from H6004 (עָמַם); a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flo ־ טְמֵ֣א defiled טָמֵא ṭâmêʼ from H2930 (טָמֵא); foul in a religious sense defiled, [phrase] infamous, polluted(-tion), unclean. שְׂפָתַ֔יִם band שָׂפָה sâphâh or (in dual and plural) שֶׂפֶת; probably from H5595 (סָפָה) or H8192 (שָׁפָה) through the idea of termination (compare H5490 (סוֹף)); the lip (as a natural boun אָנֹכִ֖י me אָנֹכִי ʼânôkîy sometimes, ; a primitive pronoun; I I, me, [idiom] which. יוֹשֵׁ֑ב abide יָשַׁב yâshab a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry (mak כִּ֗י and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel 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 ־ הַמֶּ֛לֶךְ king מֶלֶךְ melek from H4427 (מָלַךְ); a king king, royal. יְהוָ֥ה 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). צְבָא֖וֹת appointed time צָבָא tsâbâʼ or (feminine) צְבָאָה; from H6633 (צָבָא); a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized forwar (an army); by implication, a campaign, רָא֥וּ 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, עֵינָֽי affliction עַיִן ʻayin probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape) affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] bef ׃
Then I said:
“Woe is me,
for I am ruined,
because I am a man of unclean lips
dwelling among a people of unclean lips;
for my eyes have seen the King,
the LORD of Hosts.”
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וַיָּ֣עָף brandish עוּף ʻûwph a primitive root; to cover (with wings or obscurity); hence (as denominative from H5775 (עוֹף)) to fly; also (by implication of dimness) to faint (from the dark אֵלַ֗י 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, אֶחָד֙ alike אֶחָד ʼechâd a numeral from H258 (אָחַד); properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, e מִן above מִן min or מִנִּי; or מִנֵּי; (constructive plural) (Isaiah 30:11); for H4482 (מֵן); properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses above, ־ הַשְּׂרָפִ֔ים fiery שָׂרָף sârâph from H8313 (שָׂרַף); burning, i.e. (figuratively) poisonous (serpent); specifically, a saraph or symbolical creature (from their copper color) fiery (serpent), וּבְיָד֖וֹ able יָד yâd a primitive word; in distinction from H3709 (כַּף), the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figurat רִצְפָּ֑ה live coal רִצְפָּה ritspâh feminine of H7529 (רֶצֶף); a hot stone; also a tessellated pavement live coal, pavement. בְּמֶ֨לְקַחַ֔יִם snuffers מֶלְקָח melqâch or מַלְקָח; from H3947 (לָקַח); (only in dual) tweezers snuffers, tongs. לָקַ֖ח 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 מֵעַ֥ל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, הַמִּזְבֵּֽחַ altar מִזְבֵּחַ mizbêach from H2076 (זָבַח); an altar altar. ׃
Then one of the seraphim flew to me, and in his hand was a glowing coal that he had taken with tongs from the altar.
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וַיַּגַּ֣ע beat נָגַע nâgaʻ a primitive root; properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to עַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ פִּ֔י word פֶּה peh from H6284 (פָּאָה); the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially ( 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( הִנֵּ֛ה behold הִנֵּה hinnêh prolongation for H2005 (הֵן); lo! behold, lo, see. נָגַ֥ע beat נָגַע nâgaʻ a primitive root; properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to זֶ֖ה he זֶה zeh a primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other עַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ שְׂפָתֶ֑יךָ band שָׂפָה sâphâh or (in dual and plural) שֶׂפֶת; probably from H5595 (סָפָה) or H8192 (שָׁפָה) through the idea of termination (compare H5490 (סוֹף)); the lip (as a natural boun וְסָ֣ר be סוּר çûwr or שׂוּר; (Hosea 9:12), a primitive root; to turn off (literal or figurative) be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idio עֲוֺנֶ֔ךָ sin עָוֺן ʻâvôn or עָווֹן; (2 Kings 7:9; Psalm 51:5 (H7 (אֲבַד))), from H5753 (עָוָה); perversity, i.e. (moral) evil fault, iniquity, mischeif, punishment (of iniquity), sin. וְחַטָּאתְךָ֖ sin חַטָּאָה chaṭṭâʼâh or חַטָּאת; from H2398 (חָטָא); an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender pu תְּכֻפָּֽר appease כָּפַר kâphar a primitive root; to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel appease, make (an atonement, cleanse, disannul ׃
And with it he touched my mouth and said:
“Now that this has touched your lips,
your iniquity is removed
and your sin is atoned for.”
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וָאֶשְׁמַ֞ע call together שָׁמַע shâmaʻ a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.) [idiom] attentively, call (gather) to 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 ־ ק֤וֹל bleating קוֹל qôwl or קֹל; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [ph אֲדֹנָי֙ Lord אֲדֹנָי ʼĂdônây an emphatic form of H113 (אָדוֹן); the Lord (used as a proper name of God only) (my) Lord. אֹמֵ֔ר 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( 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 ־ מִ֥י any מִי mîy an interrogative pronoun of persons, as H4100 (מָה) is of things, who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also (indefinitely) whoever; often used i אֶשְׁלַ֖ח appoint שָׁלַח shâlach a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications) [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idio וּמִ֣י any מִי mîy an interrogative pronoun of persons, as H4100 (מָה) is of things, who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also (indefinitely) whoever; often used i יֵֽלֶךְ 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 ־לָ֑נוּ וָאֹמַ֖ר 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( הִנְנִ֥י behold הֵן hên a primitive particle; lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if behold, if, lo, though. שְׁלָחֵֽנִי appoint שָׁלַח shâlach a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications) [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idio ׃
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying:
“Whom shall I send?
Who will go for Us?”
And I said:
“Here am I. Send me!”
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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( לֵ֥ךְ 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 וְאָמַרְתָּ֖ 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( לָעָ֣ם people עַם ʻam from H6004 (עָמַם); a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flo הַזֶּ֑ה he זֶה zeh a primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other שִׁמְע֤וּ call together שָׁמַע shâmaʻ a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.) [idiom] attentively, call (gather) to שָׁמ֙וֹעַ֙ call together שָׁמַע shâmaʻ a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.) [idiom] attentively, call (gather) to וְאַל nay אַל ʼal a negative particle (akin to H3808 (לֹא)); not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (Job 24:25) as a noun, nothing nay, neither, [phrase] never ־ תָּבִ֔ינוּ attend בִּין bîyn a primitive root; to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand attend, consider, be cunning, diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, i וּרְא֥וּ 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, רָא֖וֹ 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, וְאַל nay אַל ʼal a negative particle (akin to H3808 (לֹא)); not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (Job 24:25) as a noun, nothing nay, neither, [phrase] never ־ תֵּדָֽעוּ acknowledge יָדַע yâdaʻ a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (inc ׃
And He replied:
“Go and tell this people,
‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding;
be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’
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הַשְׁמֵן֙ become fat שָׁמַן shâman a primitive root; to shine, i.e. (by analogy) be (causatively, make) oily or gross become (make, wax) fat. לֵב comfortably לֵב lêb a form of H3824 (לֵבָב); the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything ־ הָעָ֣ם people עַם ʻam from H6004 (עָמַם); a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flo הַזֶּ֔ה he זֶה zeh a primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other וְאָזְנָ֥יו audience אֹזֶן ʼôzen from H238 (אָזַן); broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man) [phrase] advertise, audience, [phrase] displease, ear, hearing, [phrase] show. הַכְבֵּ֖ד glory כָּבַד kâbad or כָּבֵד; a primitive root; to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable; causatively, to make wei וְעֵינָ֣יו affliction עַיִן ʻayin probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape) affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] bef הָשַׁ֑ע cry שָׁעַע shâʻaʻ a primitive root; (in a good acceptation) to look upon (with complacency), i.e. fondle, please or amuse (self); (in a bad one) to look about (in dismay), i.e. s פֶּן that not פֵּן pên from H6437 (פָּנָה); properly, removal; used only (in the construction) adverb as conjunction, lest (lest) (peradventure), that...not. ־ יִרְאֶ֨ה 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, בְעֵינָ֜יו affliction עַיִן ʻayin probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape) affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] bef וּבְאָזְנָ֣יו audience אֹזֶן ʼôzen from H238 (אָזַן); broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man) [phrase] advertise, audience, [phrase] displease, ear, hearing, [phrase] show. יִשְׁמָ֗ע call together שָׁמַע shâmaʻ a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.) [idiom] attentively, call (gather) to וּלְבָב֥וֹ breast לֵבָב lêbâb from H3823 (לָבַב); used also like H3820 (לֵב) the heart (as the most interior organ); [phrase] bethink themselves, breast, comfortably, courage, ((faint), (ten יָבִ֛ין attend בִּין bîyn a primitive root; to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand attend, consider, be cunning, diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, i וָשָׁ֖ב answer שׁוּב shûwb a primitive root; to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting וְרָ֥פָא cure רָפָא râphâʼ or רָפָה; a primitive root; properly, to mend (by stitching), i.e. (figuratively) to cure cure, (cause to) heal, physician, repair, [idiom] thoroughly, make who לֽוֹ׃
Make the hearts of this people calloused;
deafen their ears and close their eyes.
Otherwise they might see with their eyes,
hear with their ears,
understand with their hearts,
and turn and be healed.
”
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וָאֹמַ֕ר 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( עַד 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 ־ מָתַ֖י long מָתַי mâthay from an unused root meaning to extend; properly, extent (of time); but used only adverbially (especially with other particle prefixes), when (either relative or אֲדֹנָ֑י Lord אֲדֹנָי ʼĂdônây an emphatic form of H113 (אָדוֹן); the Lord (used as a proper name of God only) (my) Lord. וַיֹּ֡אמֶר 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( עַ֣ד 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 אֲשֶׁר֩ 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 אִם either אִם ʼim a primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, ־ שָׁא֨וּ be desolate שָׁאָה shâʼâh a primitive root; to rush; by implication, to desolate be desolate, (make a) rush(-ing), (lay) waste. עָרִ֜ים Ai עִיר ʻîyr or (in the plural) עָר; or עָיַר; (Judges 10:4), from H5782 (עוּר) a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment מֵאֵ֣ין else אַיִן ʼayin as if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, יוֹשֵׁ֗ב abide יָשַׁב yâshab a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry (mak וּבָתִּים֙ court בַּיִת bayith probably from H1129 (בָּנָה) abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.) court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, מֵאֵ֣ין else אַיִן ʼayin as if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, אָדָ֔ם man אָדָם ʼâdâm from H119 (אָדַם); ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.) [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low וְהָאֲדָמָ֖ה earth אֲדָמָה ʼădâmâh from H119 (אָדַם); soil (from its general redness) country, earth, ground, husband(-man) (-ry), land. תִּשָּׁאֶ֥ה be desolate שָׁאָה shâʼâh a primitive root; to rush; by implication, to desolate be desolate, (make a) rush(-ing), (lay) waste. שְׁמָמָֽה desolate שְׁמָמָה shᵉmâmâh or שִׁמָמָה; feminine of H8076 (שָׁמֵם); devastation; figuratively, astonishment (laid, [idiom] most) desolate(-ion), waste. ׃
Then I asked:
“How long, O Lord?”
And He replied:
“Until the cities lie ruined
and without inhabitant,
until the houses are left unoccupied
and the land is desolate and ravaged,
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וְרִחַ֥ק put רָחַק râchaq a primitive root; to widen (in any direction), i.e. (intransitively) recede or (transitively) remove (literally or figuratively, of place or relation) (a-, be, יְהוָ֖ה 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). 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 ־ הָאָדָ֑ם man אָדָם ʼâdâm from H119 (אָדַם); ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.) [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low וְרַבָּ֥ה abound רַב rab by contracted from H7231 (רָבַב); abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality) (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedin הָעֲזוּבָ֖ה forsaking עֲזוּבָה ʻăzûwbâh feminine passive participle of H5800 (עָזַב); desertion (of inhabitants) forsaking. בְּקֶ֥רֶב bowels קֶרֶב qereb from H7126 (קָרַב); properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition) [idiom] among, [idiom] b הָאָֽרֶץ 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 ׃
until the LORD has driven men far away
and the land is utterly forsaken.
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וְע֥וֹד again עוֹד ʻôwd or עֹד; from H5749 (עוּד); properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more again, [idiom בָּהּ֙ עֲשִׂ֣רִיָּ֔ה tenth עֲשִׂירִי ʻăsîyrîy from H6235 (עֶשֶׂר); tenth; by abbreviation, tenth month or (feminine) part tenth (part). וְשָׁ֖בָה answer שׁוּב shûwb a primitive root; to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting וְהָיְתָ֣ה 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 לְבָעֵ֑ר be brutish בָּעַר bâʻar a primitive root; also as denominative from H1198 (בַּעַר) to kindle, i.e. consume (by fire or by eating); to be(-come) brutish be brutish, bring (put, take) aw כָּאֵלָ֣ה elm אֵלָה ʼêlâh feminine of H352 (אַיִל); an oak or other strong tree elm, oak, teil-tree. וְכָאַלּ֗וֹן oak אַלּוֹן ʼallôwn a variation of H436 (אֵלוֹן) {an oak or other strong tree} oak. אֲשֶׁ֤ר 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 בְּשַׁלֶּ֙כֶת֙ when cast שַׁלֶּכֶת shalleketh from H7993 (שָׁלַךְ); a felling (of trees) when cast. מַצֶּ֣בֶת pillar מַצֶּבֶת matstsebeth from H5324 (נָצַב); something stationary, i.e. a monumental stone; also the stock of atree pillar, substance. בָּ֔ם זֶ֥רַע child זֶרַע zeraʻ from H2232 (זָרַע); seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity [idiom] carnally, child, fruitful, seed(-time), sowing-time. קֹ֖דֶשׁ holy קֹדֶשׁ qôdesh from H6942 (קָדַשׁ); a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy מַצַּבְתָּֽהּ pillar מַצֶּבֶת matstsebeth from H5324 (נָצַב); something stationary, i.e. a monumental stone; also the stock of atree pillar, substance. ׃ פ
And though a tenth remains in the land,
it will be burned again.
As the terebinth and oak leave stumps when felled,
so the holy seed will be a stump in the land.”