2 Samuel 24:16
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
When the angelהַמַּלְאָ֥ךְ
(ham·mal·'ach)
4397: a messengerfrom an unused word
stretchedוַיִּשְׁלַח֩
(vai·yish·lach)
7971: to senda prim. root
out his handיָדֹ֨ו
(ya·dov)
3027: handa prim. root
toward Jerusalemיְרֽוּשָׁלִַם֮
(ye·ru·sha·lim)
3389: probably "foundation of peace," capital city of all Isr.from yarah and shalem
to destroyלְשַׁחֲתָהּ֒
(le·sha·cha·tah)
7843: perhaps to go to ruina prim. root
it, the LORDיְהוָה֙
(Yah·weh)
3068: the proper name of the God of Israelfrom havah
relentedוַיִּנָּ֤חֶם
(vai·yin·na·chem)
5162: to be sorry, console oneselfa prim. root
from the calamity 
 
7463a: evil, misery, distress, injuryfrom the same as roa
and saidוַ֠יֹּאמֶר
(vai·yo·mer)
559: to utter, saya prim. root
to the angelלַמַּלְאָ֞ךְ
(lam·mal·'ach)
4397: a messengerfrom an unused word
who destroyedהַמַּשְׁחִ֤ית
(ham·mash·chit)
7843: perhaps to go to ruina prim. root
the people,בָּעָם֙
(ba·'am)
5971a: peoplefrom an unused word
"It is enough!רַ֔ב
(rav,)
7227a: much, many, greatfrom rabab
Nowעַתָּ֖ה
(at·tah)
6258: nowprobably from anah
relaxהֶ֣רֶף
(he·ref)
7503: sink, relaxa prim. root
your hand!"יָדֶ֑ךָ
(ya·de·cha;)
3027: handa prim. root
And the angelוּמַלְאַ֤ךְ
(u·mal·'ach)
4397: a messengerfrom an unused word
of the LORDיְהוָה֙
(Yah·weh)
3068: the proper name of the God of Israelfrom havah
was by the threshing floorגֹּ֖רֶן
(go·ren)
1637: threshing floorfrom an unused word
of Araunah(הָאֲרַ֥וְנָה
(ha·'a·rav·nah)
728: a Jebusiteof uncertain derivation
the Jebusite.הַיְבֻסִֽי׃
(hay·vu·si.)
2983: inhab. of Jebusfrom Yebus


















KJV Lexicon
And when the angel
mal'ak  (mal-awk')
a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher) -- ambassador, angel, king, messenger.
stretched out
shalach  (shaw-lakh')
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
his hand
yad  (yawd)
a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),
upon Jerusalem
Yruwshalaim  (yer-oo-shaw-lah'-im)
founded peaceful; Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine -- Jerusalem.
to destroy
shachath  (shaw-khath')
to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin -- batter, cast off, corrupt(-er, thing), destroy(-er, -uction), lose, mar, perish, spill, spoiler, utterly, waste(-r).
it the LORD
Yhovah  (yeh-ho-vaw')
(the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God -- Jehovah, the Lord.
repented
nacham  (naw-kham')
comfort (self), ease (one's self), repent(-er,-ing, self).
him of the evil
ra`  (rah)
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.).
and said
'amar  (aw-mar')
to say (used with great latitude)
to the angel
mal'ak  (mal-awk')
a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher) -- ambassador, angel, king, messenger.
that destroyed
shachath  (shaw-khath')
to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin -- batter, cast off, corrupt(-er, thing), destroy(-er, -uction), lose, mar, perish, spill, spoiler, utterly, waste(-r).
the people
`am  (am)
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock -- folk, men, nation, people.
It is enough
rab  (rab)
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
stay
raphah  (raw-faw')
to slacken (in many applications, literal or figurative)
now thine hand
yad  (yawd)
a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),
And the angel
mal'ak  (mal-awk')
a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher) -- ambassador, angel, king, messenger.
of the LORD
Yhovah  (yeh-ho-vaw')
(the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God -- Jehovah, the Lord.
was by the threshingplace
goren  (go'-ren)
a threshing-floor (as made even); by analogy, any open area -- (barn, corn, threshing-)floor, (threshing-, void) place.
of Araunah
'Aravnah  (ar-av-naw')
Aravnah (or Arnijah or Ornah), a Jebusite -- Araunah.
the Jebusite
Yebuwciy  (yeb-oo-see')
a Jebusite or inhabitant of Jebus -- Jebusite(-s).
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
When the angel stretched out his hand toward Jerusalem to destroy it, the LORD relented from the calamity and said to the angel who destroyed the people, "It is enough! Now relax your hand!" And the angel of the LORD was by the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.

King James Bible
And when the angel stretched out his hand upon Jerusalem to destroy it, the LORD repented him of the evil, and said to the angel that destroyed the people, It is enough: stay now thine hand. And the angel of the LORD was by the threshingplace of Araunah the Jebusite.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the angel extended his hand toward Jerusalem to destroy it, but the LORD relented concerning the destruction and said to the angel who was destroying the people, "Enough, withdraw your hand now!" The angel of the LORD was then at the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.

International Standard Version
As the angel was stretching out his hand to destroy Jerusalem, the LORD was grieved because of the calamity, so he told the angel who was afflicting the people, "Enough! Stay your hand!" So the angel of the LORD remained near the threshing floor that belonged to Araunah the Jebusite.

NET Bible
When the angel extended his hand to destroy Jerusalem, the LORD relented from his judgment. He told the angel who was killing the people, "That's enough! Stop now!" (Now the LORD's angel was near the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.)

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But when the Messenger stretched out his arm to destroy Jerusalem, the LORD changed his mind about the disaster. "Enough!" he said to the Messenger who was destroying the people. "Put down your weapon." The Messenger of the LORD was at the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.

King James 2000 Bible
And when the angel stretched out his hand upon Jerusalem to destroy it, the LORD turned from the destruction, and said to the angel that destroyed the people, It is enough: stay now your hand. And the angel of the LORD was by the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.
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