Hebrew Interlinear

2 Samuel 12:2 Interlinear

The rich flocks and herds many man had exceeding

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1לְעָשִׁ֗ירH6223The richrich, whether literal or figurative (noble)
2הָיָ֛הH1961to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
3צֹ֥אןH6629flocksa collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
4וּבָקָ֖רH1241and herdsa beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
5הַרְבֵּ֥הH7235manyto increase (in whatever respect)
6מְאֹֽד׃H3966man had exceedingproperly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or

Verse Context

2 Samuel 12:1sent And the LORD Nathan unto David...
2 Samuel 12:2 (current)The rich flocks and herds many man had exceeding
2 Samuel 12:3But the poor ewe lamb...

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