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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 135תהלים 135

Each verse opens with the running Hebrew, an English translation, and a discourse note (its connective, relation, and role in the argument). Below follows the word-by-word breakdown in six tiers: gloss, case/state or parsing, syntax, semantic force, and a lexical note.

Case Nominative Genitive Dative Accusative Vocative Verb (no case) Indeclinable

Discourse notes head each verse: relation · connective · clause-flow. Indentation marks prominence — flush-left = main line of argument; indented = supporting / subordinate material.

Theme

Psalms 135 (21 verses in the MT) opens: Praise you YHWH. Praise you the name of YHWH; praise , O you servants of YHWH. The middle of the chapter continues: Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan: It closes: Blessed be YHWH out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise you YHWH.

Translation & textual notes

The Hebrew base text here follows the Masoretic Text in the Leningrad tradition as represented by the Westminster Leningrad Codex / MorphHB diplomatic stream imported from OSHB; distinctively copyrighted apparatus from BHS or BHQ is not reproduced. Psalms 135 comprises 21 verses in MT order. Movement I (vv. 1-5) — Praise you YHWH. Praise you YHWH. Praise you the name of YHWH; praise , O you servants of YHWH. You that stand in the house of YHWH, in the courts of the house of our God, Praise YHWH; for YHWH good: sing praises to his name; for pleasant. For YHWH has chosen Jacob to himself, Israel for his peculiar treasure. For I know that YHWH great, and our Lord above all gods. Movement II (vv. 6-10) — Whatsoever YHWH pleased, did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, an. Whatsoever YHWH pleased, did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places. He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries. Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast. sent tokens and wonders into the midst of you, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh,. Movement III (vv. 11-15) — Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms. Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan: And gave their land an heritage, an heritage to Israel his people. Your name, O YHWH, for ever; your memorial, O YHWH, throughout all generations. For YHWH will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants. The idols of the heathen silver and gold, the. Movement IV (vv. 16-20) — They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;. They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not; They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there breath in their mouths. They that make them are like to them: every one that trusteth in them. Bless YHWH, O house of Israel: bless YHWH, O house of Aaron: Bless YHWH, O house of Levi: you that fear YHWH, bless YHWH. Movement V (vv. 21) — Blessed be YHWH out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Blessed be YHWH out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise you YHWH. Where English printed Bibles divide verses differently, this annotation follows MT versification throughout.

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הַ֥לְלוּ יָ֨הּ הַֽ֭לְלוּ אֶת שֵׁ֣ם יְהוָ֑ה הַֽ֝לְלוּ עַבְדֵ֥י יְהוָֽה

Praise you YHWH. Praise you the name of YHWH; praise , O you servants of YHWH.

Imperative — volitional addresswə
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Imperative — volitional address. Lead predicate is 'and they praised'. Opens the chapter.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
הַ֥לְלוּand they praisedPiel impv 2mp · הָלַל (H1984)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeהָלַל (H1984) 'and they praised'.
יָ֨הּYahN · יָהּ (H3050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָהּ (H3050) 'Yah'.
הַֽ֭לְלוּand they praisedPiel impv 2mp · הָלַל (H1984)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeהָלַל (H1984) 'and they praised'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
שֵׁ֣םthe name ofN c · שֵׁם (H8034)Construct chain (genitival)שֵׁם (H8034) 'the name of'.
יְהוָ֑הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
הַֽ֝לְלוּand they praisedPiel impv 2mp · הָלַל (H1984)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeהָלַל (H1984) 'and they praised'.
עַבְדֵ֥יthe servants ofN c · עֶבֶד (H5650)Construct chain (genitival)עֶבֶד (H5650) 'the servants of'.
יְהוָֽהYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
2

שֶׁ֣֭עֹֽמְדִים בְּבֵ֣ית יְהוָ֑ה בְּ֝חַצְר֗וֹת בֵּ֣ית אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ

You that stand in the house of YHWH, in the courts of the house of our God,

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'standing'.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
שֶׁ֣֭עֹֽמְדִיםstandingrel. שֶׁ + Qal ptc mp · עָמַד (H5975)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorעָמַד (H5975) 'standing'.
בְּבֵ֣יתin the houseprep + N com m sg constr · בַּיִת (H1004)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)בַּיִת (H1004) 'in the house'.
יְהוָ֑הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
בְּ֝חַצְר֗וֹתand their villagesprep + N com c pl constr · חָצֵר (H2691)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)חָצֵר (H2691) 'and their villages'.
בֵּ֣יתthe house ofN c · בַּיִת (H1004)Construct chain (genitival)בַּיִת (H1004) 'the house of'.
אֱלֹהֵֽינוּour GodN c · אֱלֹהִים (H430)Construct chain (genitival)אֱלֹהִים (H430) 'our God'.
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הַֽ֭לְלוּ יָהּ כִּי ט֣וֹב יְהוָ֑ה זַמְּר֥וּ לִ֝שְׁמ֗וֹ כִּ֣י נָעִֽים

Praise YHWH; for YHWH good: sing praises to his name; for pleasant.

Imperative — volitional addresswə
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Imperative — volitional address. Lead predicate is 'and they praised'.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
הַֽ֭לְלוּand they praisedPiel impv 2mp · הָלַל (H1984)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeהָלַל (H1984) 'and they praised'.
יָהּYahN · יָהּ (H3050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָהּ (H3050) 'Yah'.
כִּיforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
ט֣וֹבgoodAdj · טוֹב (H2896)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)טוֹב (H2896) 'good'.
יְהוָ֑הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
זַמְּר֥וּI will make musicPiel impv 2mp · זָמַר (H2167)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeזָמַר (H2167) 'I will make music'.
לִ֝שְׁמ֗וֹhis nameprep + N com m sg constr + sfx 3ms · שֵׁם (H8034)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שֵׁם (H8034) 'his name'.
כִּ֣יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
נָעִֽיםandAdj · נָעִים (H5273)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)נָעִים (H5273) 'and'.
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כִּֽי יַעֲקֹ֗ב בָּחַ֣ר ל֣וֹ יָ֑הּ יִ֝שְׂרָאֵ֗ל לִסְגֻלָּתֽוֹ

For YHWH has chosen Jacob to himself, Israel for his peculiar treasure.

Qatal — perfective or stative predicationwə
kî-clause (causal, recitative, or evidential). Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'has chosen'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
כִּֽיforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
יַעֲקֹ֗בJacobN · יַעֲקֹב (H3290)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יַעֲקֹב (H3290) 'Jacob'.
בָּחַ֣רhas chosenQal perf 3ms · בָּחַר (H977)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actבָּחַר (H977) 'has chosen'.
ל֣וֹto himprep + sfx 3msParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to him'.
יָ֑הּYahN · יָהּ (H3050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָהּ (H3050) 'Yah'.
יִ֝שְׂרָאֵ֗לIsraelN · יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478) 'Israel'.
לִסְגֻלָּתֽוֹtreasured possessionprep + N com f sg constr + sfx 3ms · סְגֻלָּה (H5459)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)סְגֻלָּה (H5459) 'treasured possession'.
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כִּ֤י אֲנִ֣י יָ֭דַעְתִּי כִּי גָד֣וֹל יְהוָ֑ה וַ֝אֲדֹנֵ֗ינוּ מִכָּל אֱלֹהִֽים

For I know that YHWH great, and our Lord above all gods.

Qatal — perfective or stative predicationwə
kî-clause (causal, recitative, or evidential). Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'I know'.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
כִּ֤יforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
אֲנִ֣יIpron 1cs · אֲנִי (H589)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲנִי (H589) 'I'.
יָ֭דַעְתִּיI knowQal perf 1cs · יָדַע (H3045)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actיָדַע (H3045) 'I know'.
כִּיforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
גָד֣וֹלgreatAdj · גָּדוֹל (H1419)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)גָּדוֹל (H1419) 'great'.
יְהוָ֑הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
וַ֝אֲדֹנֵ֗ינוּmy Lordconj וְ + N com m pl constr + sfx 1cp · אֲדֹנָי (H136)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֲדֹנָי (H136) 'my Lord'.
מִכָּלfrom allprep + N com m sg constr · כֹּל (H3605)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כֹּל (H3605) 'from all'.
אֱלֹהִֽיםGodN c · אֱלֹהִים (H430)Construct chain (genitival)אֱלֹהִים (H430) 'God'.
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כֹּ֤ל אֲשֶׁר חָפֵ֥ץ יְהוָ֗ה עָ֫שָׂ֥ה בַּשָּׁמַ֥יִם וּבָאָ֑רֶץ בַּ֝יַּמִּ֗ים וְכָל תְּהוֹמֽוֹת

Whatsoever YHWH pleased, did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.

Qatal — perfective or stative predicationasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'he delighted'.
Word-by-word analysis· 10 words
כֹּ֤לallN c · כֹּל (H3605)Construct chain (genitival)כֹּל (H3605) 'all'.
אֲשֶׁרthatrel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'that'.
חָפֵ֥ץhe delightedQal perf 3ms · חָפֵץ (H2654)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actחָפֵץ (H2654) 'he delighted'.
יְהוָ֗הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
עָ֫שָׂ֥הhe didQal perf 3ms · עָשָׂה (H6213)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actעָשָׂה (H6213) 'he did'.
בַּשָּׁמַ֥יִםin the heavensprep + art + N com m pl abs · שָׁמַיִם (H8064)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)שָׁמַיִם (H8064) 'in the heavens'.
וּבָאָ֑רֶץor on the earthconj וְ + prep + art + N com c sg abs · אֶרֶץ (H776)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֶרֶץ (H776) 'or on the earth'.
בַּ֝יַּמִּ֗יםin the seasprep + art + N com m pl abs · יָם (H3220)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָם (H3220) 'in the seas'.
וְכָלand allconj וְ + N com m sg constr · כֹּל (H3605)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כֹּל (H3605) 'and all'.
תְּהוֹמֽוֹתthe deepN c · תְּהוֹם (H8415)Construct chain (genitival)תְּהוֹם (H8415) 'the deep'.
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מַֽעֲלֶ֣ה נְשִׂאִים֮ מִקְצֵ֪ה הָ֫אָ֥רֶץ בְּרָקִ֣ים לַמָּטָ֣ר עָשָׂ֑ה מֽוֹצֵא ר֝וּחַ מֵאֽוֹצְרוֹתָֽיו

He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'bringing up'.
Word-by-word analysis· 10 words
מַֽעֲלֶ֣הbringing upHiphil ptc ms · עָלָה (H5927)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorעָלָה (H5927) 'bringing up'.
נְשִׂאִים֮chiefsN c · נָשִׂיא (H5387)Construct chain (genitival)נָשִׂיא (H5387) 'chiefs'.
מִקְצֵ֪הfrom the end ofprep + N com c sg constr · קָצֶה (H7097)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)קָצֶה (H7097) 'from the end of'.
הָ֫אָ֥רֶץthe landart + N com c sg abs · אֶרֶץ (H776)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֶרֶץ (H776) 'the land'.
בְּרָקִ֣יםthe flash ofN c · בָּרָק (H1300)Construct chain (genitival)בָּרָק (H1300) 'the flash of'.
לַמָּטָ֣רfrom the rain ofprep + art + N com m sg abs · מָטָר (H4306)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מָטָר (H4306) 'from the rain of'.
עָשָׂ֑הhe didQal perf 3ms · עָשָׂה (H6213)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actעָשָׂה (H6213) 'he did'.
מֽוֹצֵאand he went outHiphil ptc ms · יָצָא (H3318)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorיָצָא (H3318) 'and he went out'.
ר֝וּחַa spirit ofN c · רוּחַ (H7307)Construct chain (genitival)רוּחַ (H7307) 'a spirit of'.
מֵאֽוֹצְרוֹתָֽיוthe treasury ofprep + N com m pl constr + sfx 3ms · אוֹצָר (H214)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אוֹצָר (H214) 'the treasury of'.
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שֶֽׁ֭הִכָּה בְּכוֹרֵ֣י מִצְרָ֑יִם מֵ֝אָדָ֗ם עַד בְּהֵמָֽה

Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.

Qatal — perfective or stative predicationwə
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'and he struck'.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
שֶֽׁ֭הִכָּהand he struckrel. שֶׁ + Hiphil perf 3ms · הִכָּה (H5221)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actהִכָּה (H5221) 'and he struck'.
בְּכוֹרֵ֣יthe firstborn ofN c · בְּכוֹר (H1060)Construct chain (genitival)בְּכוֹר (H1060) 'the firstborn of'.
מִצְרָ֑יִםEgyptN · מִצְרַיִם (H4714)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מִצְרַיִם (H4714) 'Egypt'.
מֵ֝אָדָ֗םfrom manprep + N com m sg abs · אָדָם (H120)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אָדָם (H120) 'from man'.
עַדuntilprep · עַד (H5704)Particle or relational elementעַד (H5704) 'until'.
בְּהֵמָֽהbeastN c · בְּהֵמָה (H929)Construct chain (genitival)בְּהֵמָה (H929) 'beast'.
9

שָׁלַ֤ח אֹת֣וֹת וּ֭מֹפְתִים בְּתוֹכֵ֣כִי מִצְרָ֑יִם בְּ֝פַרְעֹ֗ה וּבְכָל עֲבָדָֽיו

sent tokens and wonders into the midst of you, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.

Qatal — perfective or stative predicationasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'let go'.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
שָׁלַ֤חlet goQal perf 3ms · שָׁלַח (H7971)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actשָׁלַח (H7971) 'let go'.
אֹת֣וֹתthe signsN c · אוֹת (H226)Construct chain (genitival)אוֹת (H226) 'the signs'.
וּ֭מֹפְתִיםand wondersconj וְ + N com m pl abs · מוֹפֵת (H4159)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מוֹפֵת (H4159) 'and wonders'.
בְּתוֹכֵ֣כִיin the midst ofprep + N com m sg constr + sfx 2fs · תָּוֶךְ (H8432)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)תָּוֶךְ (H8432) 'in the midst of'.
מִצְרָ֑יִםEgyptN · מִצְרַיִם (H4714)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)מִצְרַיִם (H4714) 'Egypt'.
בְּ֝פַרְעֹ֗הover Pharaohprep + N proper · פַּרְעֹה (H6547)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פַּרְעֹה (H6547) 'over Pharaoh'.
וּבְכָלand with allconj וְ + prep + N com m sg constr · כֹּל (H3605)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כֹּל (H3605) 'and with all'.
עֲבָדָֽיוhis servantsN c · עֶבֶד (H5650)Construct chain (genitival)עֶבֶד (H5650) 'his servants'.
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שֶֽׁ֭הִכָּה גּוֹיִ֣ם רַבִּ֑ים וְ֝הָרַ֗ג מְלָכִ֥ים עֲצוּמִֽים

Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;

Qatal — perfective or stative predicationwə
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Qatal — perfective or stative predication. Lead predicate is 'and he struck'.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
שֶֽׁ֭הִכָּהand he struckrel. שֶׁ + Hiphil perf 3ms · הִכָּה (H5221)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actהִכָּה (H5221) 'and he struck'.
גּוֹיִ֣םnationsN c · גּוֹי (H1471)Construct chain (genitival)גּוֹי (H1471) 'nations'.
רַבִּ֑יםmanyAdj · רַב (H7227)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)רַב (H7227) 'many'.
וְ֝הָרַ֗גthey killedconj וְ + Qal perf 3ms · הָרַג (H2026)Predicate verb (qatal)→ Perfective: a completed actהָרַג (H2026) 'they killed'.
מְלָכִ֥יםkingsN c · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Construct chain (genitival)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'kings'.
עֲצוּמִֽיםand mightyAdj · עָצוּם (H6099)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עָצוּם (H6099) 'and mighty'.
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לְסִיח֤וֹן מֶ֤לֶךְ הָאֱמֹרִ֗י וּ֭לְעוֹג מֶ֣לֶךְ הַבָּשָׁ֑ן וּ֝לְכֹ֗ל מַמְלְכ֥וֹת כְּנָֽעַן

Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:

Nominal or particle frameasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
לְסִיח֤וֹןto Sihonprep + N proper · סִיחֹן (H5511)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)סִיחֹן (H5511) 'to Sihon'.
מֶ֤לֶךְking ofN c · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Construct chain (genitival)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'king of'.
הָאֱמֹרִ֗יthe Amoriteart + N gentilic m sg abs · אֱמֹרִי (H567)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אֱמֹרִי (H567) 'the Amorite'.
וּ֭לְעוֹגand to Ogconj וְ + prep + N proper · עוֹג (H5747)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עוֹג (H5747) 'and to Og'.
מֶ֣לֶךְking ofN c · מֶלֶךְ (H4428)Construct chain (genitival)מֶלֶךְ (H4428) 'king of'.
הַבָּשָׁ֑ןBashanart + N proper · בָּשָׁן (H1316)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)בָּשָׁן (H1316) 'Bashan'.
וּ֝לְכֹ֗לand to allconj וְ + prep + N com m sg constr · כֹּל (H3605)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כֹּל (H3605) 'and to all'.
מַמְלְכ֥וֹתthe kingdoms ofN c · מַמְלָכָה (H4467)Construct chain (genitival)מַמְלָכָה (H4467) 'the kingdoms of'.
כְּנָֽעַןCanaanN · כְּנַעַן (H3667)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)כְּנַעַן (H3667) 'Canaan'.
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וְנָתַ֣ן אַרְצָ֣ם נַחֲלָ֑ה נַ֝חֲלָ֗ה לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֥ל עַמּֽוֹ

And gave their land an heritage, an heritage to Israel his people.

Linked non-verbal clausewə
wə-chaining from the preceding clause. Linked non-verbal clause.
Word-by-word analysis· 6 words
וְנָתַ֣ןand he shall putconj וְ + Qal q 3ms · נָתַן (H5414)Particle or relational elementנָתַן (H5414) 'and he shall put'.
אַרְצָ֣םtheir landN c · אֶרֶץ (H776)Construct chain (genitival)אֶרֶץ (H776) 'their land'.
נַחֲלָ֑הan inheritanceN c · נַחֲלָה (H5159)Construct chain (genitival)נַחֲלָה (H5159) 'an inheritance'.
נַ֝חֲלָ֗הan inheritanceN c · נַחֲלָה (H5159)Construct chain (genitival)נַחֲלָה (H5159) 'an inheritance'.
לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֥לto Israelprep + N proper · יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478) 'to Israel'.
עַמּֽוֹhis peopleN c · עַם (H5971)Construct chain (genitival)עַם (H5971) 'his people'.
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יְ֭הוָה שִׁמְךָ֣ לְעוֹלָ֑ם יְ֝הוָ֗ה זִכְרְךָ֥ לְדֹר וָדֹֽר

Your name, O YHWH, for ever; your memorial, O YHWH, throughout all generations.

Nominal or particle frameasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
יְ֭הוָהYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
שִׁמְךָ֣your nameN c · שֵׁם (H8034)Construct chain (genitival)שֵׁם (H8034) 'your name'.
לְעוֹלָ֑םforeverprep + N com m sg abs · עוֹלָם (H5769)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)עוֹלָם (H5769) 'forever'.
יְ֝הוָ֗הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
זִכְרְךָ֥the remembrance ofN c · זֵכֶר (H2143)Construct chain (genitival)זֵכֶר (H2143) 'the remembrance of'.
לְדֹרto generationprep + N com m sg abs · דּוֹר (H1755)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דּוֹר (H1755) 'to generation'.
וָדֹֽרthroughout your generationsconj וְ + N com m sg abs · דּוֹר (H1755)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)דּוֹר (H1755) 'throughout your generations'.
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כִּֽי יָדִ֣ין יְהוָ֣ה עַמּ֑וֹ וְעַל עֲ֝בָדָ֗יו יִתְנֶחָֽם

For YHWH will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedwə
kî-clause (causal, recitative, or evidential). Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'will vindicate'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
כִּֽיforconj וְ · כִּי (H3588)Particle or relational elementכִּי (H3588) 'for'.
יָדִ֣יןwill vindicateQal impf 3ms · דִּין (H1777)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalדִּין (H1777) 'will vindicate'.
יְהוָ֣הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
עַמּ֑וֹhis peopleN c · עַם (H5971)Construct chain (genitival)עַם (H5971) 'his people'.
וְעַלand onconj וְ + prep · עַל (H5921)Particle or relational elementעַל (H5921) 'and on'.
עֲ֝בָדָ֗יוhis servantsN c · עֶבֶד (H5650)Construct chain (genitival)עֶבֶד (H5650) 'his servants'.
יִתְנֶחָֽםhe will have compassionHithpael impf 3ms · נָחַם (H5162)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalנָחַם (H5162) 'he will have compassion'.
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עֲצַבֵּ֣י הַ֭גּוֹיִם כֶּ֣סֶף וְזָהָ֑ב מַ֝עֲשֵׂ֗ה יְדֵ֣י אָדָֽם

The idols of the heathen silver and gold, the work of men's hands.

Nominal or particle frameasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Nominal or particle frame.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
עֲצַבֵּ֣יidolN c · עָצָב (H6091)Construct chain (genitival)עָצָב (H6091) 'idol'.
הַ֭גּוֹיִםthe nationsart + N com m pl abs · גּוֹי (H1471)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)גּוֹי (H1471) 'the nations'.
כֶּ֣סֶףsilverN c · כֶּסֶף (H3701)Construct chain (genitival)כֶּסֶף (H3701) 'silver'.
וְזָהָ֑בand goldconj וְ + N com m sg abs · זָהָב (H2091)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)זָהָב (H2091) 'and gold'.
מַ֝עֲשֵׂ֗הthe work ofN c · מַעֲשֶׂה (H4639)Construct chain (genitival)מַעֲשֶׂה (H4639) 'the work of'.
יְדֵ֣יmy handN c · יָד (H3027)Construct chain (genitival)יָד (H3027) 'my hand'.
אָדָֽםmanN c · אָדָם (H120)Construct chain (genitival)אָדָם (H120) 'man'.
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פֶּֽה לָ֭הֶם וְלֹ֣א יְדַבֵּ֑רוּ עֵינַ֥יִם לָ֝הֶ֗ם וְלֹ֣א יִרְאֽוּ

They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'and he spoke'. Speech formula or quoted address.
Word-by-word analysis· 8 words
פֶּֽהmouthN c · פֶּה (H6310)Construct chain (genitival)פֶּה (H6310) 'mouth'.
לָ֭הֶםto themprep + sfx 3mpParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to them'.
וְלֹ֣אand notconj וְ + neg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'and not'.
יְדַבֵּ֑רוּand he spokePiel impf 3mp · דִּבֶּר (H1696)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalדִּבֶּר (H1696) 'and he spoke'.
עֵינַ֥יִםeyesN c · עַיִן (H5869)Construct chain (genitival)עַיִן (H5869) 'eyes'.
לָ֝הֶ֗םto themprep + sfx 3mpParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to them'.
וְלֹ֣אand notconj וְ + neg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'and not'.
יִרְאֽוּshall they appearQal impf 3mp · רָאָה (H7200)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalרָאָה (H7200) 'shall they appear'.
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אָזְנַ֣יִם לָ֭הֶם וְלֹ֣א יַאֲזִ֑ינוּ אַ֝֗ף אֵין יֶשׁ ר֥וּחַ בְּפִיהֶֽם

They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there breath in their mouths.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'give ear'.
Word-by-word analysis· 9 words
אָזְנַ֣יִםin the ears ofN c · אֹזֶן (H241)Construct chain (genitival)אֹזֶן (H241) 'in the ears of'.
לָ֭הֶםto themprep + sfx 3mpParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'to them'.
וְלֹ֣אand notconj וְ + neg. · לֹא (H3808)Particle or relational elementלֹא (H3808) 'and not'.
יַאֲזִ֑ינוּgive earHiphil impf 3mp · אָזַן (H238)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalאָזַן (H238) 'give ear'.
אַ֝֗ףalsoparticle · אַף (H637)Particle or relational elementאַף (H637) 'also'.
אֵיןthere is notneg. · אַיִן (H369)Particle or relational elementאַיִן (H369) 'there is not'.
יֶשׁthere isadv. · יֵשׁ (H3426)Particle or relational elementיֵשׁ (H3426) 'there is'.
ר֥וּחַa spirit ofN c · רוּחַ (H7307)Construct chain (genitival)רוּחַ (H7307) 'a spirit of'.
בְּפִיהֶֽםin their mouthsprep + N com m sg constr + sfx 3mp · פֶּה (H6310)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)פֶּה (H6310) 'in their mouths'.
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כְּ֭מוֹהֶם יִהְי֣וּ עֹשֵׂיהֶ֑ם כֹּ֭ל אֲשֶׁר בֹּטֵ֣חַ בָּהֶֽם

They that make them are like to them: every one that trusteth in them.

Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-orientedasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Yiqtol — imperfective, modal, or future-oriented. Lead predicate is 'they shall be'.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
כְּ֭מוֹהֶםlike itprep + sfx 3mp · כְּמוֹ (H3644)Particle or relational elementכְּמוֹ (H3644) 'like it'.
יִהְי֣וּthey shall beQal impf 3mp · הָיָה (H1961)Predicate verb (yiqtol)→ Yiqtol: imperfective or modalהָיָה (H1961) 'they shall be'.
עֹשֵׂיהֶ֑םhe didQal ptc mp + sfx 3mp · עָשָׂה (H6213)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorעָשָׂה (H6213) 'he did'.
כֹּ֭לallN c · כֹּל (H3605)Construct chain (genitival)כֹּל (H3605) 'all'.
אֲשֶׁרthatrel. שֶׁ · אֲשֶׁר (H834)Particle or relational elementאֲשֶׁר (H834) 'that'.
בֹּטֵ֣חַtrustingQal ptc ms · בָּטַח (H982)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorבָּטַח (H982) 'trusting'.
בָּהֶֽםin themprep + sfx 3mpParticle or relational elementFunction word: 'in them'.
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בֵּ֣ית יִ֭שְׂרָאֵל בָּרֲכ֣וּ אֶת יְהוָ֑ה בֵּ֥ית אַ֝הֲרֹ֗ן בָּרֲכ֥וּ אֶת יְהוָֽה

Bless YHWH, O house of Israel: bless YHWH, O house of Aaron:

Imperative — volitional addressasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Imperative — volitional address. Lead predicate is 'bless'.
Word-by-word analysis· 10 words
בֵּ֣יתthe house ofN c · בַּיִת (H1004)Construct chain (genitival)בַּיִת (H1004) 'the house of'.
יִ֭שְׂרָאֵלIsraelN · יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יִשְׂרָאֵל (H3478) 'Israel'.
בָּרֲכ֣וּblessPiel impv 2mp · בֵּרַךְ (H1288)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeבֵּרַךְ (H1288) 'bless'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
יְהוָ֑הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
בֵּ֥יתthe house ofN c · בַּיִת (H1004)Construct chain (genitival)בַּיִת (H1004) 'the house of'.
אַ֝הֲרֹ֗ןAaronN · אַהֲרֹן (H175)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)אַהֲרֹן (H175) 'Aaron'.
בָּרֲכ֥וּblessPiel impv 2mp · בֵּרַךְ (H1288)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeבֵּרַךְ (H1288) 'bless'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
יְהוָֽהYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
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בֵּ֣ית הַ֭לֵּוִי בָּרֲכ֣וּ אֶת יְהוָ֑ה יִֽרְאֵ֥י יְ֝הוָ֗ה בָּרֲכ֥וּ אֶת יְהוָֽה

Bless YHWH, O house of Levi: you that fear YHWH, bless YHWH.

Imperative — volitional addressasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Imperative — volitional address. Lead predicate is 'bless'.
Word-by-word analysis· 10 words
בֵּ֣יתthe house ofN c · בַּיִת (H1004)Construct chain (genitival)בַּיִת (H1004) 'the house of'.
הַ֭לֵּוִיLeviart + N gentilic m sg abs · לֵוִי (H3878)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)לֵוִי (H3878) 'Levi'.
בָּרֲכ֣וּblessPiel impv 2mp · בֵּרַךְ (H1288)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeבֵּרַךְ (H1288) 'bless'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
יְהוָ֑הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
יִֽרְאֵ֥יwho fearAdj · יָרֵא (H3373)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָרֵא (H3373) 'who fear'.
יְ֝הוָ֗הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
בָּרֲכ֥וּblessPiel impv 2mp · בֵּרַךְ (H1288)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeבֵּרַךְ (H1288) 'bless'.
אֶת(obj)obj marker · אֵת (H853)Particle or relational elementאֵת (H853) '(obj)'.
יְהוָֽהYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
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בָּ֘ר֤וּךְ יְהוָ֨ה מִצִּיּ֗וֹן שֹׁ֘כֵ֤ן יְֽרוּשָׁלִָ֗ם הַֽלְלוּ יָֽהּ

Blessed be YHWH out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise you YHWH.

Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actorasyndeton
Asyndeton: no clause-level wə. Participle — attendant circumstance or substantival actor. Lead predicate is 'blessed'. Closes the chapter.
Word-by-word analysis· 7 words
בָּ֘ר֤וּךְblessedQal ptc ms · בֵּרַךְ (H1288)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorבֵּרַךְ (H1288) 'blessed'.
יְהוָ֨הYHWHN · יְהוָה (H3068)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְהוָה (H3068) 'YHWH'.
מִצִּיּ֗וֹןZionprep + N proper · צִיּוֹן (H6726)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)צִיּוֹן (H6726) 'Zion'.
שֹׁ֘כֵ֤ןdwellQal ptc ms · שָׁכַן (H7931)Participle→ Participle: attendant circumstance or substantival actorשָׁכַן (H7931) 'dwell'.
יְֽרוּשָׁלִָ֗םJerusalemN · יְרוּשָׁלִַם (H3389)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יְרוּשָׁלִַם (H3389) 'Jerusalem'.
הַֽלְלוּand they praisedPiel impv 2mp · הָלַל (H1984)Predicate verb (imperative)→ Volitional: imperativeהָלַל (H1984) 'and they praised'.
יָֽהּYahN · יָהּ (H3050)Nominal (subject, object, or apposition)יָהּ (H3050) 'Yah'.