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Genesis 24

Gen. 24:21 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And the man
'iysh (Hebrew #376)
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
KJV usage: also, another, any (man), a certain, + champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-)man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), + none, one, people, person, + steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare 802.
Pronounce: eesh
Origin: contracted for 582 (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant)
wondering
sha'ah (Hebrew #7583)
to stun, i.e. (intransitively) be astonished
KJV usage: wonder.
Pronounce: shaw-aw'
Origin: a primitive root (identical with 7582 through the idea of whirling to giddiness)
b at her held his peace
charash (Hebrew #2790)
to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad sense); hence (from the idea of secrecy) to be silent, to let alone; hence (by implication) to be deaf (as an accompaniment of dumbness)
KJV usage: X altogether, cease, conceal, be deaf, devise, ear, graven, imagine, leave off speaking, hold peace, plow(-er, man), be quiet, rest, practise secretly, keep silence, be silent, speak not a word, be still, hold tongue, worker.
Pronounce: khaw-rash'
Origin: a primitive root
, to wit
yada` (Hebrew #3045)
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation, punishment, etc.) (as follow)
KJV usage: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-)awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, X could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-)norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, + be learned, + lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, X prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), X will be, wist, wit, wot.
Pronounce: yaw-dah'
Origin: a primitive root
whether the Lord
Yhovah (Hebrew #3068)
(the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God
KJV usage: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069.
Pronounce: yeh-ho-vaw'
Origin: from 1961
had made
tsalach (Hebrew #6743)
a primitive root; to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
KJV usage: break out, come (mightily), go over, be good, be meet, be profitable, (cause to, effect, make to, send) prosper(-ity, -ous, - ously).
Pronounce: tsaw-lakh'
Origin: or tsaleach {tsaw-lay'-akh}
his journey
derek (Hebrew #1870)
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
KJV usage: along, away, because of, + by, conversation, custom, (east-)ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-)way(-side), whither(-soever).
Pronounce: deh'-rek
Origin: from 1869
prosperous
tsalach (Hebrew #6743)
a primitive root; to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
KJV usage: break out, come (mightily), go over, be good, be meet, be profitable, (cause to, effect, make to, send) prosper(-ity, -ous, - ously).
Pronounce: tsaw-lakh'
Origin: or tsaleach {tsaw-lay'-akh}
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'im (Hebrew #518)
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrog., whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
KJV usage: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), + but, either, + except, + more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, + save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, + surely (no more, none, not), though, + of a truth, + unless, + verily, when, whereas, whether, while, + yet.
Pronounce: eem
Origin: a primitive particle
not.
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Luke 2:19,51• 19But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
 51And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. (Luke 2:19,51)

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Cross References

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wondering at.
2 Sam. 7:18‑20• 18Then went king David in, and sat before the Lord, and he said, Who am I, O Lord God? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?
 19And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord God; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord God?
 20And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord God, knowest thy servant. (2 Sam. 7:18‑20)
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Psa. 34:1‑6• 1<<A Psalm of David, when he changed his behavior before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.>> I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
 2My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
 3O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.
 4I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
 5They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
 6This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. (Psa. 34:1‑6)
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Psa. 107:1,8,15,43• 1O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
 8Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
 15Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
 43Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the Lord. (Psa. 107:1,8,15,43)
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Psa. 116:1‑7• 1I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.
 2Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
 3The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.
 4Then called I upon the name of the Lord; O Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
 5Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.
 6The Lord preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
 7Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee. (Psa. 116:1‑7)
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Luke 2:19,51• 19But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
 51And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. (Luke 2:19,51)
to wit. i.e., "to know," or "to learn."the Lord.
Gen. 24:12,56• 12And he said, O Lord God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and show kindness unto my master Abraham.
 56And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master. (Gen. 24:12,56)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And the man was astonished at her, remaining silent, to know whether Jehovah had made his journey prosperous or not.