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He Gathers the Scattered

clouds and thick darkness

Dictionary of Biblical Languages with Semantic Domains: Hebrew (Old Testament) 6906 עֲרָפֶל

deep gloom, misery, i.e., the experiencing of hardship and trouble, with a focus on a hopeless condition

bring out v 13

Dictionary of Biblical Languages with Semantic Domains: Hebrew (Old Testament) 7695 קָבַץ

assemble, gather together, collect, i.e., have objects gather into one place by linear motion, implying a relationship of kind, or unity of purpose of the objects which have gathered; (qal pass.) be assembled (Ne 5:16+); (nif) gathered, be assembled (1Sa 7:6); (piel) gather, assemble

v 11

11 “For thus says the Lord God: Behold, I, I myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out. 12 As a shepherd seeks out his flock when he is among his sheep that have been scattered, so will I seek out my sheep, and I will rescue them from all places where they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness.

seek, inquire, consult, find out, i.e., learn information not previously known (); (qal pass.) be sought after (+); (nif) let search, allow inquiry (; ; ; , ; +); 2. LN 56.12–56.19 (qal) account for, require, i.e., give a responsible presentation of an action or wrong done, reporting to a superior (); 3. LN 27.34–27.47 (qal) look for, seek, i.e., try to find out information about a person or event (); 4. LN 35.36–35.46 (qal) care for, care about, formally, seek after, i.e., take actions which nourish and keep safe, with an implication that one cherishes or desires the object (); 5. LN 34.42–34.49 (qal) have a relationship, formally, seek, i.e., join in a relationship as an extension of seeking the presence of a person so as to relate to them in some way

The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles.seek, inquire, consult, find out, i.e., learn information not previously known (); (qal pass.) be sought after (+); (nif) let search, allow inquiry (; ; ; , ; +); 2. LN 56.12–56.19 (qal) account for, require, i.e., give a responsible presentation of an action or wrong done, reporting to a superior (); 3. LN 27.34–27.47 (qal) look for, seek, i.e., try to find out information about a person or event (); 4. LN 35.36–35.46 (qal) care for, care about, formally, seek after, i.e., take actions which nourish and keep safe, with an implication that one cherishes or desires the object (); 5. LN 34.42–34.49 (qal) have a relationship, formally, seek, i.e., join in a relationship as an extension of seeking the presence of a person so as to relate to them in some way

Swanson, J. (1997). Dictionary of Biblical Languages with Semantic Domains : Hebrew (Old Testament) (electronic ed.). Oak Harbor: Logos Research Systems, Inc.

brought out, collected (gathered), and brought into...

v 13

I will bring them into....

995 בּוֹא (bô(ʾ)): v.; ≡ Str 935; TWOT 212—1. LN 15.1–15.17 (qal) come/go, i.e., make linear movement of a genera kin(G20:13), note: often another Hebrew word in context will make clear a direction, goal, or source of this movement; 2. LN 15.81–15.87 (qal) arrive, come, i.e., make linear movement to a particular reference point (); 3. LN 34.1–34.21 (qal) be included, i.e., be in an association with others in a limited group (); 4. LN 15.88–15.92 (qal) return, i.e., come back to a prior point from which one previously departed (); 5. LN 15.158–15.159 (qal) pursue, i.e., follow after in haste and intensity (); 6. LN 13.104–13.163 (qal) happens, formally, come, i.e., have an event or state happen ([EB 17]; ); 7. LN 15.187–15.211 (hif) bear, carry, i.e., transport an object from one place to another (); 8. LN 15.165–15.186 (hif) bring, take, i.e., guide or direct an object to a place (); (hof) be brought (); 9. LN 43 (hif

Swanson, J. (1997). Dictionary of Biblical Languages with Semantic Domains : Hebrew (Old Testament) (electronic ed.). Oak Harbor: Logos Research Systems, Inc.

feed

—LN 25.251–25.269 trembling, i.e., a state or condition being in great distress, with a focus on the tremoring and shuddering of the body as an involuntary reaction to a situation (; ; [EB 6]; +), see also LN 16

I. רעה (rʿh): see 8286

II. רעה (rʿh): see 8287, 8289, 8290

8286 I. רָעָה (rā·ʿā(h)): v.; ≡ Str 7473;—1. LN 44 (qal) be a shepherd, i.e., care for any needs that flocks of small mammals have, and so act. as a herdsman, with a focus on providing grazing pasture for the flock and moving the flocks around to the grazing grounds (), note: a shepherd both cares and tends for sheep, but also has authority over or rules a flock as a superior; 2. LN 23.1–23.39 (qal) graze, feed, pasture, browse, eat, i.e., the act. of small mammals eating plant materials from pastures (); 3. LN 37.48–37.95 (qal) rule, i.e., have authority over people and so govern usually with a focus of care and concern, as a figurative extension of being a shepherd over sheep (; ; [EB 6]); 4. LN 20.31–20.60 (qal) destroy, formally, graze, i.e., consume and devour an object, as a fi

Swanson, J. (1997). Dictionary of Biblical Languages with Semantic Domains : Hebrew (Old Testament) (electronic ed.). Oak Harbor: Logos Research Systems, Inc.

the mountain heights… shall be your homeland.... your settlement....

height, high-place, i.e., an elevated area of land, often with the associative meaning of an advantaged, desirable area (; ; ; ; , ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; +); 2. LN 1.5–1.16 heights of heaven, on high, i.e., the place where God dwells, as a very high place in or above the highest sky area (; ; ; ; [EB 7]; 18:17[EB 16]; 68:19[EB 18]; 71:19; 75:6[EB 5]; 93:4; 102:20[EB 19]; 144:7; 148:1; , ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; +); 3. LN 88.206–88.222 pride, formally, height or loftiness, i.e., an improper haughty attitude of arrogance as a figurative extension of a spatially high object (; ; [EB 2]; 73:8; +); 4. LN 87.19–87.57 exaltation, i.e., a legitimate state of giving honor and ascribing high status to a person ([EB 8]; ; +); 5. LN 87.1–87.3 high position, i.e., a place of high rank or status (+); 6. LN 87.19–87.57 unit: מָרוֹם עַם (mā·rôm ʿǎm)2 honored person, i.e., a person of high rank or status (+)

Swanson, J. (1997). Dictionary of Biblical Languages with Semantic Domains : Hebrew (Old Testament) (electronic ed.). Oak Harbor: Logos Research Systems, Inc.

16 I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak, and the fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them in justice.

Dictionary of Biblical Languages with Semantic Domains: Hebrew (Old Testament) 1335 בָּקַשׁ

seek, search, look for, i.e., try to learn information about an object, implying a diligence in the procurement of the information (1Sa 9:3); (pual) be sought, be investigated, be searched (Est 2:23; Jer 50:20; Eze 26:21+); 2. LN 56 (piel) hold responsible, call to account, i.e., be held accountable to a certain standard, often with sanctions for not meeting the standard (Ge 43:9); 3. LN 33.161–33.177 (piel) inquire about, ask for, i.e., make a verbal request (Ezr 8:21); 4. LN 68.58–68.62 (piel) try to do, attempt, i.e., try with a certain amount of intensity, often implying lack of success (Ex 2:15); 5. LN 39.34–39.41 (piel) conspire, i.e., to make plans of rebellion against an authority (Est 2:21); 6. LN 34.1–34.21 unit: (piel) בָּקַשׁ פָּנֶה (bā·qǎš pā·ně(h)) associate, be in association, formally, seek the face, i.e., be in relation to another as a figurative extension of seeking to be in the presence of that person (1Ch 16:11); note: further study may yield more domains

seek- search for, look for, hold responsible, hold accountable often with necessary sanctions, inquire about, seek to be in the presence of, learn more information about, investigate

lost-destroyed, ruined, strayed, wandering, the anihalated, expeled, hopeless, non-existent (invisible)

bring back- return, bring back, change direction, restore, recover, do again, pay back or

strayed- scattered, driven out, outcast, enticed, seduced, hunted

bind up- wrap up, bandage, remedy which promotes healing, encourage, bind and heal (some injuries/wounds are scrapes or bruises and others are major trauma that require surgery)

Injured- broken, fractured, destroyed, crushed, shattered, grieved, distressed, suffering, brokenhearted

Dictionary of Biblical Languages with Semantic Domains: Hebrew (Old Testament) 1335 בָּקַשׁ

seek, search, look for, i.e., try to learn information about an object, implying a diligence in the procurement of the information (1Sa 9:3); (pual) be sought, be investigated, be searched (Est 2:23; Jer 50:20; Eze 26:21+); 2. LN 56 (piel) hold responsible, call to account, i.e., be held accountable to a certain standard, often with sanctions for not meeting the standard (Ge 43:9); 3. LN 33.161–33.177 (piel) inquire about, ask for, i.e., make a verbal request (Ezr 8:21); 4. LN 68.58–68.62 (piel) try to do, attempt, i.e., try with a certain amount of intensity, often implying lack of success (Ex 2:15); 5. LN 39.34–39.41 (piel) conspire, i.e., to make plans of rebellion against an authority (Est 2:21); 6. LN 34.1–34.21 unit: (piel) בָּקַשׁ פָּנֶה (bā·qǎš pā·ně(h)) associate, be in association, formally, seek the face, i.e., be in relation to another as a figurative extension of seeking to be in the presence of that person (1Ch 16:11); note: further study may yield more domains

strenthen- be strong, have the ablility to accomplish what is intended, will conquer, be victorious, strengthen, restore, repair, recover, help, create a favorable circumstance, hold tight to, grasp

weak- tired, faint, sick, wouned, harmed, anxiety from prolonged gried, afflicted, worn out

fat, strong- rich and powerful

destroy- ruin, overthrow, wipe out, demolish

feed them in justice.... “sherpherd them in judgment”

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ezekiel 34