Ecclesiastes 7:7

Paleo Hebrew Niqqud

RBT Hebrew Interlinear:

כי כִּי

for

STRONGS

Strong's Lexicon

כי

kîy

Definition

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

Root

a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent;

Exhaustive

a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed; and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet.

Source: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance — H3588

Fürst

Fürst Lexicon

כִּי

masculine noun • Root כוה • Strongs / High • Page 690

A prick, mark, stigma; a brand.

כִּי

relative conjunction • Root כי • Strongs / High • Page 690

A pronominal root used as a relative conjunction. 1. usually a relative particle, that, quod, to denote the relation of the preceding to the following clause, such as in indirect and direct speech.

כִּי

particle / conjunction • Strongs / High • Page 691

A versatile particle with several primary meanings. 1. As a conjunction, it can introduce an exclamation, a question, or an emphatic confirmation, and is sometimes translated as 'that'. 2. As a relative particle of time, it means 'when', 'if', 'since', 'as', 'as often as'. 3. As a causal particle, it means 'because' or 'for'. 4. As a particle of consequence, it can mean 'so' or 'then'.

כִּי

conjunction • Strongs / High • Page 692

A relative conjunction with a wide range of meanings depending on context. Causal: 'for', 'because'. Adversative: 'but', 'nay but', 'nay for', 'no', 'but yes', 'but indeed', 'but yet'. Comparative: 'but now'. Concessive: 'although'. Consequential: 'for which reason'.

Gesenius

Gesenius Lexicon

כִּי

m. subst. • Root כוה • Page 314

I. a mark burnt in, a brand, stigma. Is. 3: 24.

כִּי

primitive particle • Page 314

II. Probably a relative pronoun, i. q. אֲשֶׁר (Gen. 4:25). Used as a conj.: 1. that (Gen. 1:4). 2. for, because (Gen. 3:14). 3. if (Ex. 3:21). 4. when (Hos. 11:1). 5. yet, although (Ps. 116:10). 6. but (Gen. 45:8). 7. yea rather (Ps. 44:23). 8. often used at the beginning of a proposition (Zech. 3:8). 9. at the beginning of the apodosis (Gen. 22:17).

Particle

LXX: ὅτι γὰρ ἐὰν διότι ---

LXX Usage Statistics

H3588a:

ὅτι 2030× (53.1%)

γὰρ 394× (10.3%)

ἐὰν 276× (7.0%)

διότι 259× (6.8%)

--- 158× (4.1%)

ἀλλ' 114× (2.9%)

'' 76× (1.7%)

ὅταν 55× (1.4%)

καὶ 49× (1.3%)

γάρ 44× (1.2%)

העשק הָעֹשֶׁק

None

STRONGS

Strong's Lexicon

ה

Definition

the

Root

Demonstrative primitive

Exhaustive

definite article, the, used for all numbers and genders; originally a pronoun demonstrative, this. interrogative particle in direct and indirect questions; in disjunctive questions: whether--or.

Source: The Aonic Nature of Biblical Hebrew Prepositions

עשק

ʻôsheq

Definition

injury, fraud, (subjectively) distress, (concretely) unjust gain

Root

from H6231 (עשק);

Exhaustive

from עשק; injury, fraud, (subjectively) distress, (concretely) unjust gain; cruelly, extortion, oppression, thing (deceitfully gotten).

Source: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance — H6233

Fürst

Fürst Lexicon

עֶשֶׁק

noun proper • Root עשק • Consonantal / Medium • Page 1143

(quarrel) n. p. of a well near גֶּרֶר.

Matched via consonantal key only

עָשַׂק

verb • Consonantal / Medium • Page 1142

1. To pierce, penetrate into, to cut into. 2. Metaphor. to strive, to quarrel.

Matched via consonantal key only

עָשַׁק

verb • Consonantal / Medium • Page 1142

To press, to squeeze; hence to oppress, comprimere, to subfugate, to rob, to burden (the conscience), with blood-guiltiness.

Matched via consonantal key only

עָשַׁק

verb • Root עשק • Consonantal / Medium • Page 1143

To strive or quarrel (Hithp. הִתְעַשֶּׁק: to strive or quarrel one with another).

Matched via consonantal key only

עֹשֶׁק

noun masculine • Root עשק • Consonantal / Medium • Page 1141

An oppressor.

Matched via consonantal key only

עֹשֶׁק

noun proper • Root עשק • Consonantal / Medium • Page 1143

(oppression, subjugation) n. p. (Name of a place or tribe).

Matched via consonantal key only

עֹשֶׁק

noun masculine • Root עשק • Consonantal / Medium • Page 1143

grievance, hostility; oppression; property got by extortion; what is vicious, injurious, a wrong.

Matched via consonantal key only

Gesenius

Gesenius Lexicon

עָשַׂק

verb • Page 531

to strive, contend. Found only in Hithpa. (Gen. 26:20).

עָשַׁק

verb • Page 532

1. to press or extort. 2. to cheat or defraud a person. Mal. 3: 5. Lev. 19: 13. 3. to oppress in any way. Prov. 14: 31. 4. Prov. 28: 17. 5. to be proud, to overflow its banks (spoken of a river). Job 40: 23.

עֹשֶׁק

noun masculine • Root עשק • Page 532

1. oppression, extortion. Ecc. 5: 7. Ezek. 22: 7, 12. 2. whatever is obtained by oppression or extortion. Lev. 5: 23. Ps. 62: 11.

Particle definite article, Noun common both singular absolute

LXX: ἀδίκημα ἀδικίαν

LXX Usage Statistics

H6233:

ἀδίκημα 2× (13.6%)

ἀδικίαν 2× (13.6%)

יהולל יְהוֹלֵל

None

STRONGS

Strong's Lexicon

הלל

hâlal

Definition

to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make ashow, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to celebrate; also to stultify

Root

a primitive root;

Exhaustive

a primitive root; to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make ashow, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to celebrate; also to stultify; (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine.

Source: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance — H1984

Fürst

Fürst Lexicon

הָלַל

verb • Root הלל • Strongs / High • Page 402

I. 1. to be clear, to be bright, to shine. 2. Figuratively: to be shining, splendid, to boast, to be proud.

הָלַל

verb • Root הלל • Strongs / High • Page 403

To resound, to sound; to shine clearly.

הָלַל

verb • Root הלל • Strongs / High • Page 403

To wander here and there, without aim or object; to rave, to indulge fancies, to be mad; to storm, to rage.

הָלַל

verb • Root הלל • Strongs / High • Page 404

To roll quickly, of chariots; figuratively, to be drunk, mad.

Gesenius

Gesenius Lexicon

הָלַל

verb • Root הלל • Page 188

1. to shine, give light (Job 29:3). 2. to shine, to glitter (Comp. Pi.). 3. to be haughty, arrogant (Ps. 75:5). 4. to be mad, foolish (Jer. 25:16). Pi.: to make to shine, give lustre; hence to praise, commend, celebrate (Gen. 12:15, Ps. 116:19). Pu.: to be praised or celebrated (Ezek. 26:17). Hithpa.: 1. to be praised (Prov. 31:30); 2. to glory, boast (1 K. 20:11). Po.: to make foolish, to deprive of reason (Ecc. 7:7, Job 12:17). Hithpo.: to be or become mad, foolish (Jer. 25:16, 51:7).

Verb Piel imperfect third person masculine singular

LXX: αἰνεῖτε αλληλουια αἰνέσω αἰνεῖν καυχάσθω

LXX Usage Statistics

H1984b:

αἰνεῖτε 26× (16.8%)

αλληλουια 17× (11.0%)

αἰνέσω 7× (4.4%)

αἰνεῖν 6× (3.5%)

καυχάσθω 5× (3.2%)

αἰνεσάτωσαν 5× (3.2%)

αἰνετὸσ 5× (2.8%)

αἰνέσατε 3× (1.8%)

αἰνέσει 3× (1.8%)

αἰνέσουσιν 3× (1.7%)

חכם חָכָם

wise one

STRONGS

Strong's Lexicon

חכם

châkâm

Definition

wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)

Root

from H2449 (חכם);

Exhaustive

from חכם; wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful); cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise((hearted), man).

Source: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance — H2450

Fürst

Fürst Lexicon

חָכָם

noun / masculine • Root חכם • Strongs / High • Page 483

A wise man, philosopher, guide, leader, an epithet of Hercules.

חָכָם

adjective • Root חכם • Strongs / High • Page 484

1. knowing, skillful, experienced (used as a substantive, a master); 2. wise, clear-sighted; 3. sagacious, cautious, experienced in human and divine things.

Gesenius

Gesenius Lexicon

חָכָם

verb • Root חכם • Page 227

1. Skilful, dexterous (Is. 3: 3; Ex. 28: 3). 2. Wise, intelligent, prudent (2 Sam. 14: 2; Job 5: 13), learned, virtuous. 3. Plur. the wise men in a royal court, such as statesmen or philosophers (Gen. 41: 8; Ex. 7: 11).

Adjective adjective both singular absolute

LXX: σοφὸσ σοφῶν σοφοῦ σοφοὶ σοφοὺσ

LXX Usage Statistics

H2450:

σοφὸσ 30× (21.7%)

σοφῶν 17× (12.0%)

σοφοῦ 9× (6.3%)

σοφοὶ 9× (6.0%)

σοφοὺσ 8× (5.4%)

σοφοί 5× (3.4%)

σοφὸν 5× (3.5%)

σοφοσ 4× (2.5%)

σοφοῖσ 4× (2.6%)

σοφόσ 3× (2.2%)

ויאבד וִיאַבֵּד

None

STRONGS

Strong's Lexicon

ו

wə

Definition

and

Root

From H8505; a prefix

Exhaustive

The conjunctive ו is not merely a fixed coordinator with a stable semantic value (“and/but/or/then”). Its core function is linkage, not meaning. It binds units into a single discourse field—phrases, clauses, or whole scenes—while leaving the logical relation to be inferred from aspect, word order, genre, and context.

So the variability in translation (“and / but / or / even / then”) is not polyvalence in the particle; it is underspecification by design. The language expects the reader/hearer to perceive the relation rather than have it encoded.

Crucially, conjunctive ו does not imply temporal sequence. It implies continuity of attention. Think of it as:
- “this belongs with what precedes,”
- “remain within the same frame,”
“do not reset the discourse.”
This is why Hebrew can chain dozens of clauses with ו without subordination or explicit logic markers. The text advances by accumulation, not by branching syntactic trees. Meaning arises from the interaction:
- Aspect (qatal / yiqtol / participle),
- Position (fronted elements, resumptive nouns),
- Genre (law, narrative, oracle),
- Context (who speaks, to whom).
The ו simply keeps the circuit closed so these cues can operate together. Remove tense assumptions, and the system becomes coherent.

Source: The Aonic Nature of Biblical Hebrew Prepositions

אבד

ʼâbad

Definition

properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)

Root

a primitive root;

Exhaustive

a primitive root; properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy); break, destroy(-uction), [phrase] not escape, fail, lose, (cause to, make) perish, spend, [idiom] and surely, take, be undone, [idiom] utterly, be void of, have no way to flee.

Source: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance — H6

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Fürst Lexicon

אָבַד

verb • Strongs_Numbers • Page 45

intr. properly: to be isolated, forsaken; hence 1. to wander about, 2. to be lost, to disappear, to cease, 3. to perish, 4. To lose something

Gesenius

Gesenius Lexicon

אֹבַד

m. verbal • Root אבד • Page 18

Ruin, destruction (Num. 24: 20, 24). Signification is abstract.

אָבַד

verb • Page 18

To perish, wander, stray. Specifically used of cattle (Ps. 119: 176), exiles (Is. 27: 13), and a wandering Syrian (Deut. 26: 5). Includes sub-meanings: 3. to perish (Joel 1: 11, Job 4: 11) and 4. to be unfortunate or forsaken (Job 29: 13). Piel (Pi.) means to lose, cause to fail, or pervert understanding. Hiphil (Hiph.) means to destroy or lead astray. Chaldee form used for 'to perish'.

אָבַד

verb • Root אבד • Page 17

To be lost, to fail, to perish, or to go astray. Used in reference to persons, things (like a law or wisdom), and the heart/understanding. Core references: 1 Sam. 9:3, Deut. 22:3, Job 11:20, Jer. 25:35, Ps. 142:5, Ezek. 7:26, etc.

Conjunction, Verb Piel third person masculine singular

LXX:

LXX Usage Statistics

H0006:

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את אֶת־

את-self eternal

STRONGS

Strong's Lexicon

את

ʼêth

Definition

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

Root

apparent contracted from H226 (אות) in the demonstrative sense of entity;

Exhaustive

apparent contracted from אות in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely); (as such unrepresented in English).

Source: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance — H853

את

ʼêth

Definition

a hoe or other digging implement

Root

of uncertain derivation;

Exhaustive

of uncertain derivation; a hoe or other digging implement; coulter, plowshare.

Source: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance — H855

Fürst

Fürst Lexicon

אֵת

particle • Strongs_Numbers • Page 87

Particle used as a sign of the accusative, indicating the definite object of a verb; also used reflexively, or in designations of time and place. Occasionally interchangeable with other prepositions.

אֵת

substantive • Root אות • Strongs_Numbers • Page 208

I. Proper substance, being, essence, body, self, essential. It is used as the sign of an accusative, or to give prominence to a noun as subject.

אֵת

preposition • Root אנה • Strongs_Numbers • Page 208

II. With; expressing fellowship or accompaniment. Properly side, support, lean upon.

אֵת

noun masculine • Root אתה • Strongs_Numbers • Page 209

Mattock, coulter of a plough, hoe, prop. anything cutting into.

אֵת

noun masculine • Root אתה • Strongs_Numbers • Page 209

Equivalent to אֵת III., of which it is merely a collateral form.

Gesenius

Gesenius Lexicon

אוֹת or אֶת

sign of accusative case • Page 35

A sign of the accusative case.

אֶת

com. gen. chald. • Page 81

Equivalent to the Hebrew אוֹת (sign, miracle). Synonymous with תְּמַהּ. References: Dan. 3: 32, 33; 6: 28.

אַתְּ

pronoun • Page 81

Thou (masc.). Equivalent to אַתָּה. Note: Judg. 17: 2; 1 K. 14: 2.

אַתְּ

pronoun • Page 81

Thou (fem.). In pause אָתְּ. Found in Judg. 17: 2; 1 K. 14: 2. Also sometimes appears as a masculine form (Num. 11: 15; Ezek. 28: 14).

אֵת

ii. particle • Page 81

A primitive particle and sign of the accusative case (with Makk. -אֶת; with suffixes אֹתִי, אֹתָנוּ, etc.). Often denotes the definite direct object but can appear in circumstances where other languages employ the nominative (with passive verbs, neuter verbs, or before a nominative subject). References: Gen. 17: 5; Ex. 10: 8; 1 Sam. 17: 34.

אֵת

preposition • Page 82

1. with, together with (Gen. 4:1); 2. with, near by (Gen. 39:6); 3. in or on a place (1 Sam. 7:16); 4. besides (1 K. 11:25); 5. towards, erga (Ruth 2:20, 2 Sam. 16:17).

Direct object eternal self

LXX:

LXX Usage Statistics

H0853:

No stats available

H0855:

No stats available

לב לֵב

a heart

STRONGS

Strong's Lexicon

לב

lêb

Definition

the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything

Root

a form of H3824 (לבב);

Exhaustive

a form of לבב; the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything; [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom.

Source: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance — H3820

Fürst

Fürst Lexicon

לֵב

noun / masculine • Root לבב • Strongs / High • Page 763

The heart, used both physically and metaphorically. It is considered the seat of bodily life (anima, vita); the seat of mental life including will, desire, intention, intellect (knowing, perceiving, understanding, thinking); the seat of sensuous feelings and affections like joy, sorrow, despair, and trust; and the center of moral and spiritual life.

לֵב

noun • Root לבב • Strongs / High • Page 764

A gentile noun, with the plural form לִבִּים. Derived from לָבַב II.

Gesenius

Gesenius Lexicon

לֵב

noun masculine • Page 339

The heart. (1) The seat of intellect, mind, purpose, or intention (1 K. 8:17; Job 12:3). (2) Middle or midst, e.g., of the sea (Ex. 15:8) or heaven (Deut. 4:11). (3) Courage or spirit (Deut. 20:8; Gen. 42:28). (4) Used with suffixes to form a periphrasis of personal pronouns (Ex. 9:14). Includes Chald. form in Dan. 7:28.

Noun common both singular absolute

LXX: καρδία καρδίαν καρδίᾳ καρδίασ διανοίᾳ

LXX Usage Statistics

H3820a:

καρδία 163× (25.0%)

καρδίαν 140× (21.9%)

καρδίᾳ 93× (14.7%)

καρδίασ 68× (11.0%)

διανοίᾳ 12× (1.7%)

'' 8× (1.2%)

αὐτῆσ 8× (1.0%)

--- 7× (1.3%)

φρενῶν 7× (1.3%)

καρδίαι 6× (1.0%)

מתנה מַתָּנָה׃

None

STRONGS

Strong's Lexicon

מתנה

mattânâh

Definition

a present; specifically (in a good sense), a sacrificial offering, (in a bad sense) a bribe

Root

feminine of H4976 (מתן);

Exhaustive

feminine of מתן; a present; specifically (in a good sense), a sacrificial offering, (in a bad sense) a bribe; gift.

Source: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance — H4979

Fürst

Fürst Lexicon

מַתָּנָה

noun / feminine • Root יתן • Strongs / High • Page 927

A gift. It can also refer to a heave-offering for the sanctuary or priests, a sacrificial gift, or a bribe.

Gesenius

Gesenius Lexicon

מַתָּנָה

fem. of the preceding / dec. xi. a. • Root נתן • Page 418

1. a gift, present. Gen. 25:6. Particularly a bribe, Ecc. 7:7. an offering, Ex. 28:38. 2. proper name of a place between the desert and the territory of Moab. Num. 21:18, 19.

Noun common feminine singular absolute

LXX: δόμα δόματα δομάτων

LXX Usage Statistics

H4979:

δόμα 4× (21.8%)

δόματα 3× (16.3%)

δομάτων 3× (13.9%)

RBT Translation:

No verse found

RBT Paraphrase:
No verse found

Julia Smith Literal 1876 Translation:
For oppression will make foolish the wise one; and a gift will destroy the heart.

LITV Translation:
For oppression makes a wise man mad; and a bribe destroys the heart.

Brenton Septuagint Translation:
For oppression makes a wise man mad, And destroys his noble heart.