Hebrew Interlinear

2 Chronicles 31:4 Interlinear

Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1וַיֹּ֤אמֶרH559Moreover he commandedto say (used with great latitude)
2לָעָם֙H5971the peoplea people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
3לְיֽוֹשְׁבֵ֣יH3427that dweltproperly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
4יְרֽוּשָׁלִַ֔םH3389in Jerusalemjerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
5לָתֵ֕תH5414to giveto give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
6מְנָ֥תH4521the portionan allotment (by courtesy, law or providence)
7הַכֹּֽהֲנִ֖יםH3548of the priestsliterally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
8וְהַלְוִיִּ֑םH3881and the Levitesa levite or descendant of levi
9לְמַ֥עַןH4616properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
10יֶֽחֶזְק֖וּH2388that they might be encouragedto fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
11בְּתוֹרַ֥תH8451in the lawa precept or statute, especially the decalogue or pentateuch
12יְהוָֽה׃H3068of the LORD(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Verse Context

2 Chronicles 31:3portion He appointed also the king's of his substance and the burnt offerings and the burnt offerings...
2 Chronicles 31:4 (current)Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD
2 Chronicles 31:5came abroad And as soon as the commandment in abundance the children of Israel the firstfruits...

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