Hebrew Interlinear

2 Samuel 1:22 Interlinear

Word-by-word Hebrew interlinear analysis of 2 Samuel 1:22, showing the original Hebrew text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.

From the blood of the slain from the fat of the mighty the bow of Jonathan turned not back and the sword of Saul returned not empty

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1מִדַּ֣םH1818From the bloodblood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe
2חֲלָלִ֗יםH2491of the slainpierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted
3מֵחֵ֙לֶב֙H2459from the fatfat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
4גִּבּוֹרִ֔יםH1368of the mightypowerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
5קֶ֚שֶׁתH7198the bowa bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
6יְה֣וֹנָתָ֔ןH3083of Jonathanjehonathan, the name of four israelites
7לֹ֥אH3808not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
8נָשׂ֖וֹגH7734turnedto retreat
9אָח֑וֹרH268not backthe hinder part; hence (adverb) behind, backward; also (as facing north) the west
10וְחֶ֣רֶבH2719and the sworddrought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
11שָׁא֔וּלH7586of Saulshaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites
12לֹ֥אH3808not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
13תָשׁ֖וּבH7725returnedto turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
14רֵיקָֽם׃H7387not emptyemptily; figuratively (objective) ineffectually, (subjective) undeservedly

Verse Context

2 Samuel 1:21Ye mountains of Gilboa let there be no dew neither let there be rain...
2 Samuel 1:22 (current)From the blood of the slain from the fat of the mighty the bow of Jonathan turned not back and the sword of Saul returned not empty
2 Samuel 1:23Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives and in their death...

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