Hebrew Interlinear
Exodus 31:4 Interlinear
“To devise cunning works to work in gold and in silver and in brass”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | לַחְשֹׁ֖ב | H2803 | To devise | properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e., (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a maliciou |
| 2 | מַֽחֲשָׁבֹ֑ת | H4284 | cunning works | a contrivance, i.e., (concretely) a texture, machine, or (abstractly) intention, plan (whether bad, a plot; or good, advice) |
| 3 | לַֽעֲשׂ֛וֹת | H6213 | to work | to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application |
| 4 | בַּזָּהָ֥ב | H2091 | in gold | gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky |
| 5 | וּבַכֶּ֖סֶף | H3701 | and in silver | silver (from its pale color); by implication, money |
| 6 | וּבַנְּחֹֽשֶׁת׃ | H5178 | and in brass | copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e., coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver) |
Verse Context
Exodus 31:3And I have filled him with the spirit of God in wisdom and in understanding...
Exodus 31:4 (current)To devise cunning works to work in gold and in silver and in brass
Exodus 31:5And in cutting of stones to set And in cutting of timber to work...