Chapter 3
Exodus 3:3
ויאמר
וַיֹּאמֶר
and he is saying
559
| אמר
ʼâmar
Definition: to say (used with great latitude)
Root: a primitive root;
Exhaustive: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
ʼâmar
Definition: to say (used with great latitude)
Root: a primitive root;
Exhaustive: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
9001
ו
None
Definition: sequential 'and'
Root: None
Exhaustive: Verbal vav: joined to verb with no intervening prefix (usually conversive) (future<->past)
None
Definition: sequential 'and'
Root: None
Exhaustive: Verbal vav: joined to verb with no intervening prefix (usually conversive) (future<->past)
conjunctive, Verb Qal sequential imperfect third person masculine singular
משה
מֹשׁה
Drawn Out ("Moses")
4872
משה
Môsheh
Definition: Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
Root: from H4871 (משה); drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued;
Exhaustive: from משה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses.
Môsheh
Definition: Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
Root: from H4871 (משה); drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued;
Exhaustive: from משה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses.
Noun proper name masculine
אסרה
אָסֻרָה־
I am turning aside
9014
| ־
None
Definition: link
Root: None
Exhaustive: None
None
Definition: link
Root: None
Exhaustive: None
5493
סור
çûwr
Definition: to turn off (literal or figurative)
Root: or שור; (Hosea 9:12), a primitive root;
Exhaustive: or שור; (Hosea 9:12), a primitive root; to turn off (literal or figurative); be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without.
çûwr
Definition: to turn off (literal or figurative)
Root: or שור; (Hosea 9:12), a primitive root;
Exhaustive: or שור; (Hosea 9:12), a primitive root; to turn off (literal or figurative); be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without.
Verb Qal imperfect first person common singular
נא
נָּא
pray/please
4994
נא
nâʼ
Definition: 'I pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the Imperative or Future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction
Root: a primitive particle of incitement and entreaty, which may usually be rendered;
Exhaustive: a primitive particle of incitement and entreaty, which may usually be rendered; 'I pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the Imperative or Future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction; I beseech (pray) thee (you), go to, now, oh.
nâʼ
Definition: 'I pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the Imperative or Future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction
Root: a primitive particle of incitement and entreaty, which may usually be rendered;
Exhaustive: a primitive particle of incitement and entreaty, which may usually be rendered; 'I pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the Imperative or Future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction; I beseech (pray) thee (you), go to, now, oh.
Particle interjection
ואראה
וְאֶרְאה
and I am seeing
7200
| ראה
râʼâh
Definition: to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
Root: a primitive root;
Exhaustive: a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative); advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions.
râʼâh
Definition: to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
Root: a primitive root;
Exhaustive: a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative); advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions.
9002
ו
None
Definition: and
Root: None
Exhaustive: Conjunctive vav - i.e. followed by prefix, suffix or non-verb (conjunctive) (‘and/but’)
None
Definition: and
Root: None
Exhaustive: Conjunctive vav - i.e. followed by prefix, suffix or non-verb (conjunctive) (‘and/but’)
Conjunction, Verb Qal first person common singular
את
אֶת־
את-self eternal
855
| 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.
ʼêth
Definition: a hoe or other digging implement
Root: of uncertain derivation;
Exhaustive: of uncertain derivation; a hoe or other digging implement; coulter, plowshare.
853
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).
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).
Direct object eternal self
המראה
הָמַּרְאֶה
the Mirror
4758
| מראה
marʼeh
Definition: a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental) a vision
Root: from H7200 (ראה);
Exhaustive: from ראה; a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental) a vision; [idiom] apparently, appearance(-reth), [idiom] as soon as beautiful(-ly), countenance, fair, favoured, form, goodly, to look (up) on (to), look(-eth), pattern, to see, seem, sight, visage, vision.
marʼeh
Definition: a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental) a vision
Root: from H7200 (ראה);
Exhaustive: from ראה; a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental) a vision; [idiom] apparently, appearance(-reth), [idiom] as soon as beautiful(-ly), countenance, fair, favoured, form, goodly, to look (up) on (to), look(-eth), pattern, to see, seem, sight, visage, vision.
9009
ה
None
Definition: the
Root: None
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.
None
Definition: the
Root: None
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.
Particle definite article, Noun common both singular absolute
הגדל
הָגָּדֹל
the Great
1419a
| גדול
gâdôwl
Definition: great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
Root: or גדל; (shortened) from H1431 (גדל);
Exhaustive: or גדל; (shortened) from גדל; great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent; [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very.
gâdôwl
Definition: great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
Root: or גדל; (shortened) from H1431 (גדל);
Exhaustive: or גדל; (shortened) from גדל; great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent; [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very.
9009
ה
None
Definition: the
Root: None
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.
None
Definition: the
Root: None
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.
Particle definite article, Adjective adjective both singular absolute
הזה
הָזֶּה
this one
2088
| זה
zeh
Definition: the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
Root: a primitive word;
Exhaustive: a primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that; he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare זאת, זה, זו, זו.
zeh
Definition: the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
Root: a primitive word;
Exhaustive: a primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that; he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare זאת, זה, זו, זו.
9009
ה
None
Definition: the
Root: None
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.
None
Definition: the
Root: None
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.
Particle definite article, Particle demonstrative
מדוע
מַדּוּעַ
for what reason
4069
מדוע
maddûwaʻ
Definition: what (is) known?; i.e. (by implication) (adverbially) why?
Root: or מדע; from H4100 (מה) and the passive participle of H3045 (ידע);
Exhaustive: or מדע; from מה and the passive participle of ידע; what (is) known?; i.e. (by implication) (adverbially) why?; how, wherefore, why.
maddûwaʻ
Definition: what (is) known?; i.e. (by implication) (adverbially) why?
Root: or מדע; from H4100 (מה) and the passive participle of H3045 (ידע);
Exhaustive: or מדע; from מה and the passive participle of ידע; what (is) known?; i.e. (by implication) (adverbially) why?; how, wherefore, why.
Particle interrogative
לא
לֹא־
not
9014
| ־
None
Definition: link
Root: None
Exhaustive: None
None
Definition: link
Root: None
Exhaustive: None
3808
לא
lôʼ
Definition: not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Root: or לוא; or לה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle;
Exhaustive: or לוא; or לה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles; [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without.
lôʼ
Definition: not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Root: or לוא; or לה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle;
Exhaustive: or לוא; or לה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles; [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without.
Particle negative
יבער
יִבְעַר
he is not being fed upon
1197a
בער
bâʻar
Definition: to kindle, i.e. consume (by fire or by eating); to be(-come) brutish
Root: a primitive root; also as denominative from H1198 (בער)
Exhaustive: a primitive root; also as denominative from בער; to kindle, i.e. consume (by fire or by eating); to be(-come) brutish; be brutish, bring (put, take) away, burn, (cause to) eat (up), feed, heat, kindle, set (on fire), waste.
bâʻar
Definition: to kindle, i.e. consume (by fire or by eating); to be(-come) brutish
Root: a primitive root; also as denominative from H1198 (בער)
Exhaustive: a primitive root; also as denominative from בער; to kindle, i.e. consume (by fire or by eating); to be(-come) brutish; be brutish, bring (put, take) away, burn, (cause to) eat (up), feed, heat, kindle, set (on fire), waste.
Verb Qal imperfect third person masculine singular
הסנה
הָסְּנֶה׃
the Bramble
9016
None
Definition: verseEnd
Root: None
Exhaustive: None
| None
Definition: verseEnd
Root: None
Exhaustive: None
5572
| סנה
çᵉneh
Definition: a bramble
Root: from an unused root meaning to prick;
Exhaustive: from an unused root meaning to prick; a bramble; bush.
çᵉneh
Definition: a bramble
Root: from an unused root meaning to prick;
Exhaustive: from an unused root meaning to prick; a bramble; bush.
9009
ה
None
Definition: the
Root: None
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.
None
Definition: the
Root: None
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.
Particle definite article, Noun common both singular absolute
RBT Translation:
and he is saying Drawn Out ("Moses") I am turning aside pray and I am seeing את-self eternal the Mirror the Great this one for what reason not he is not being fed upon the Bramble
RBT Paraphrase:
And Drawn Out ("Moses") is saying, I am turning aside, pray, and I am seeing the self eternal Mega Mirror,4 this one. For what reason is the Bramble not being fed upon?5
And Drawn Out ("Moses") is saying, I am turning aside, pray, and I am seeing the self eternal Mega Mirror,4 this one. For what reason is the Bramble not being fed upon?5
Julia Smith Literal 1876 Translation:
And Moses will say, I will now turn aside and see this great sight, why the bramble will not burn.
And Moses will say, I will now turn aside and see this great sight, why the bramble will not burn.
LITV Translation:
And Moses said, I will turn aside now and see this great sight, why the thorn bush is not burned up.
And Moses said, I will turn aside now and see this great sight, why the thorn bush is not burned up.
Brenton Septuagint Translation:
And Moses said, I will go near and see this great sight, why the bush is not consumed.
And Moses said, I will go near and see this great sight, why the bush is not consumed.
Footnotes
| Exo. 3:3 | cf. Strong's #4759 מראה looking glass, mirror |
| Exo. 3:3 | יבער is in the incomplete and thus it can be the Qal active "he is consuming" or Niphal passive "he is being consumed/eaten up". The primary/original meaning is not that of burning but "to feed upon/consume." Cf Gesenius:
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