Word Study · Strong's H4399 · Hebrew
מְלָאכָה
melakah
mel-aw-kaw'
Strong's 1890 spelling: mᵉlâʼkâh
“properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
Rendered in the KJV as
business, [phrase] cattle, [phrase] industrious, occupation, ([phrase] -pied), [phrase] officer, thing (made), use, (manner of) work((-man), -manship).
- 167occurrencesin the Old Testament
- 21 of 39Old Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 68inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 167 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 68
- מְלֶ֥אכֶת21
- הַמְּלָאכָ֔ה15
- מְלָאכָ֖ה12
- מְלֶ֣אכֶת9
- הַמְּלָאכָה֙6
- מְלָאכָ֔ה6
- מְלָאכָֽה׃6
- הַמְּלָאכָ֖ה5
- מְלֶ֖אכֶת5
- הַמְּלָאכָֽה׃4
- מְלָאכָה֙4
- בַּמְּלָאכָֽה׃3
and 56 more spellings in the ledger below.
How it is rendered · 35
- the work35
- work32
- [the] work of22
- work of13
- in the work7
- work his7
- for the work4
- into a product4
- of the work4
- workmanship4
- a work3
- work your3
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 13
- noun · feminine singular41
- the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singular41
- noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)37
- preposition with the article + noun · feminine singular13
- noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singular7
- preposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singular7
- preposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)6
- preposition + noun · feminine singular5
- noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singular4
- conjunction (“and”) + the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singular3
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singular1
- noun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”)1
Show the grammar codes as tagged
- HNcfsa · 41
- HTd/Ncfsa · 41
- HNcfsc · 37
- HRd/Ncfsa · 13
- HNcfsc/Sp3ms · 7
- HR/Ncfsc/Sp3ms · 7
- HR/Ncfsc · 6
- HR/Ncfsa · 5
- HNcfsc/Sp2ms · 4
- HC/Td/Ncfsa · 3
- HC/Ncfsa · 1
- HNcfpc · 1
All 167, in canonical order
The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
- Exodus33 of 167 · 20%
- Nehemiah22 of 167 · 13%
- 1 Chronicles20 of 167 · 12%
- Leviticus16 of 167 · 10%
- 2 Chronicles16 of 167 · 10%
Exodus carries the most and opens below; every other book is one click.
Genesis5 occurrences
- Genesis 2:2מְלַאכְתּ֖וֹmelakhtonoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularAnd by the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on that day He rested from all His work.here: work his
- Genesis 2:2מְלַאכְתּ֖וֹmelakhtonoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularAnd by the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on that day He rested from all His work.here: work his
- Genesis 2:3מְלַאכְתּ֔וֹmelakhtonoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularThen God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because on that day He rested from all the work of creation that He had accomplished.here: work his
- Genesis 33:14הַמְּלָאכָ֤הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularPlease let my lord go ahead of his servant. I will continue on slowly, at a comfortable pace for the livestock and children, until I come to my lord at Seir.”here: the property
- Genesis 39:11מְלַאכְתּ֑וֹmelakhtonoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularOne day, however, Joseph went into the house to attend to his work, and not a single household servant was inside.here: work his
Exodus33 occurrences
- Exodus 12:16מְלָאכָה֙melakhahnoun · feminine singularOn the first day you are to hold a sacred assembly, and another on the seventh day. You must not do any work on those days, except to prepare the meals—that is all you may do.here: work
- Exodus 20:9מְלַאכְתֶּֽךָ֒׃melakhtekhanoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singularSix days you shall labor and do all your work,here: work your
- Exodus 20:10מְלָאכָ֡֜הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularbut the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant or livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates.here: work
- Exodus 22:8בִּמְלֶ֥אכֶתbimlekhetpreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)If the thief is not found, the owner of the house must appear before the judges to determine whether he has taken his neighbor’s property.here: on [the] property of
- Exodus 22:11בִּמְלֶ֣אכֶתbimlekhetpreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)an oath before the LORD shall be made between the parties to determine whether or not the man has taken his neighbor’s property. The owner must accept the oath and require no restitution.here: on [the] property of
- Exodus 31:3מְלָאכָֽה׃melakhahnoun · feminine singularAnd I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,here: workmanship
- Exodus 31:5מְלָאכָֽה׃melakhahnoun · feminine singularto cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft.here: workmanship
- Exodus 31:14מְלָאכָ֔הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularKeep the Sabbath, for it is holy to you. Anyone who profanes it must surely be put to death. Whoever does any work on that day must be cut off from among his people.here: work
- Exodus 31:15מְלָאכָה֒melakhahnoun · feminine singularFor six days work may be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, holy to the LORD. Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day must surely be put to death.here: work
- Exodus 31:15מְלָאכָ֛הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularFor six days work may be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, holy to the LORD. Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day must surely be put to death.here: work
- Exodus 35:2מְלָאכָה֒melakhahnoun · feminine singularFor six days work may be done, but the seventh day shall be your holy day, a Sabbath of complete rest to the LORD. Whoever does any work on that day must be put to death.here: work
- Exodus 35:2מְלָאכָ֖הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularFor six days work may be done, but the seventh day shall be your holy day, a Sabbath of complete rest to the LORD. Whoever does any work on that day must be put to death.here: work
- Exodus 35:21לִמְלֶ֨אכֶתlimlekhetpreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)And everyone whose heart stirred him and whose spirit prompted him came and brought an offering to the LORD for the work on the Tent of Meeting, for all its services, and for the holy garments.here: for [the] work of
- Exodus 35:24מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)And all who could present an offering of silver or bronze brought it as a contribution to the LORD. Also, everyone who had acacia wood for any part of the service brought it.here: [the] work of
- Exodus 35:29הַמְּלָאכָ֔הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularSo all the men and women of the Israelites whose hearts prompted them brought a freewill offering to the LORD for all the work that the LORD through Moses had commanded them to do.here: the work
- Exodus 35:31מְלָאכָֽה׃melakhahnoun · feminine singularAnd He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,here: workmanship
- Exodus 35:33מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every artistic craft.here: workmanship of
- Exodus 35:35מְלֶ֣אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and as weavers—as artistic designers of every kind of craft.here: [the] work of
- Exodus 35:35מְלָאכָ֔הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularHe has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and as weavers—as artistic designers of every kind of craft.here: workmanship
- Exodus 36:1מְלֶ֖אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)“So Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person are to carry out everything commanded by the LORD, who has given them skill and ability to know how to perform all the work of constructing the sanctuary.”here: [the] work of
- Exodus 36:2הַמְּלָאכָ֖הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThen Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work.here: the work
- Exodus 36:3לִמְלֶ֛אכֶתlimlekhetpreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)They received from Moses all the contributions that the Israelites had brought to carry out the service of constructing the sanctuary. Meanwhile, the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning,here: for [the] work of
- Exodus 36:4מְלֶ֣אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)so that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their workhere: [the] work of
- Exodus 36:4מִמְּלַאכְתּ֖וֹmimelakhtopreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularso that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their workhere: from work his
- Exodus 36:5לַמְּלָאכָ֔הlamelakhahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singularand said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.”here: for the work
- Exodus 36:6מְלָאכָ֖הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularAfter Moses had given an order, they sent a proclamation throughout the camp: “No man or woman should make anything else as an offering for the sanctuary.” So the people were restrained from bringing more,here: work
- Exodus 36:7וְהַמְּלָאכָ֗הvehamelakhahconjunction (“and”) + the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularsince what they already had was more than enough to perform all the work.here: and the work
- Exodus 36:7הַמְּלָאכָ֖הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularsince what they already had was more than enough to perform all the work.here: the work
- Exodus 36:8הַמְּלָאכָ֛הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularAll the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them.here: of the work
- Exodus 38:24לַמְּלָאכָ֔הlamelakhahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singularAll the gold from the wave offering used for the work on the sanctuary totaled 29 talents and 730 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel.here: for the work
- Exodus 38:24מְלֶ֣אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)All the gold from the wave offering used for the work on the sanctuary totaled 29 talents and 730 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel.here: [the] work of
- Exodus 39:43הַמְּלָאכָ֗הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularAnd Moses inspected all the work and saw that they had accomplished it just as the LORD had commanded. So Moses blessed them.here: the work
- Exodus 40:33הַמְּלָאכָֽה׃ פhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularAnd Moses set up the courtyard around the tabernacle and the altar, and he hung the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard. So Moses finished the work.here: the work
Leviticus16 occurrences
- Leviticus 7:24מְלָאכָ֑הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularThe fat of an animal found dead or mauled by wild beasts may be used for any other purpose, but you must not eat it.here: work
- Leviticus 11:32מְלָאכָ֖הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularWhen one of them dies and falls on something, that article becomes unclean; any article of wood, clothing, leather, sackcloth, or any implement used for work must be rinsed with water and will remain unclean until evening; then it will be clean.here: a work
- Leviticus 13:48מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)any weave or knit of linen or wool, or any article of leather—here: work of
- Leviticus 13:51לִמְלָאכָ֑הlimlakhahpreposition + noun · feminine singularOn the seventh day the priest shall reexamine it, and if the mildew has spread in the fabric, weave, knit, or leather, then regardless of how it is used, it is a harmful mildew; the article is unclean.here: into a product
- Leviticus 16:29מְלָאכָה֙melakhahnoun · feminine singularThis is to be a permanent statute for you: On the tenth day of the seventh month, you shall humble yourselves and not do any work—whether the native or the foreigner who resides among you—here: work
- Leviticus 23:3מְלָאכָה֒melakhahnoun · feminine singularFor six days work may be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, a day of sacred assembly. You must not do any work; wherever you live, it is a Sabbath to the LORD.here: work
- Leviticus 23:3מְלָאכָ֖הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularFor six days work may be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, a day of sacred assembly. You must not do any work; wherever you live, it is a Sabbath to the LORD.here: work
- Leviticus 23:7מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)On the first day you are to hold a sacred assembly; you are not to do any regular work.here: work of
- Leviticus 23:8מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)For seven days you are to present an offering made by fire to the LORD. On the seventh day there shall be a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work.’”here: work of
- Leviticus 23:21מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)On that same day you are to proclaim a sacred assembly, and you must not do any regular work. This is to be a permanent statute wherever you live for the generations to come.here: work of
- Leviticus 23:25מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)You must not do any regular work, but you are to present an offering made by fire to the LORD.’”here: work of
- Leviticus 23:28מְלָאכָה֙melakhahnoun · feminine singularOn this day you are not to do any work, for it is the Day of Atonement, when atonement is made for you before the LORD your God.here: work
- Leviticus 23:30מְלָאכָ֔הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularI will destroy from among his people anyone who does any work on this day.here: work
- Leviticus 23:31מְלָאכָ֖הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularYou are not to do any work at all. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come, wherever you live.here: work
- Leviticus 23:35מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)On the first day there shall be a sacred assembly. You must not do any regular work.here: work of
- Leviticus 23:36מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)For seven days you are to present an offering made by fire to the LORD. On the eighth day you are to hold a sacred assembly and present an offering made by fire to the LORD. It is a solemn assembly; you must not do any regular work.here: work of
Numbers8 occurrences
- Numbers 4:3מְלָאכָ֖הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularmen from thirty to fifty years old—everyone who is qualified to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.here: work
- Numbers 28:18מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)On the first day there is to be a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work.here: work of
- Numbers 28:25מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)On the seventh day you shall hold a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work.here: work of
- Numbers 28:26מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)On the day of firstfruits, when you present an offering of new grain to the LORD during the Feast of Weeks, you are to hold a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work.here: work of
- Numbers 29:1מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)“On the first day of the seventh month, you are to hold a sacred assembly, and you must not do any regular work. This will be a day for you to sound the trumpets.here: work of
- Numbers 29:7מְלָאכָ֖הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularOn the tenth day of this seventh month, you are to hold a sacred assembly, and you shall humble yourselves; you must not do any work.here: work
- Numbers 29:12מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)On the fifteenth day of the seventh month, you are to hold a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work, and you shall observe a feast to the LORD for seven days.here: work of
- Numbers 29:35מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)On the eighth day you are to hold a solemn assembly; you must not do any regular work.here: work of
Deuteronomy3 occurrences
- Deuteronomy 5:13מְלַאכְתֶּֽךָ֒׃melakhtekhanoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singularSix days you shall labor and do all your work,here: work your
- Deuteronomy 5:14מְלָאכָ֡הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularbut the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your ox or donkey or any of your livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates, so that your manservant and maidservant may rest as you do.here: work
- Deuteronomy 16:8מְלָאכָֽה׃ סmelakhahnoun · feminine singularFor six days you must eat unleavened bread, and on the seventh day you shall hold a solemn assembly to the LORD your God, and you must not do any work.here: work
1 Samuel2 occurrences
- 1 Samuel 8:16לִמְלַאכְתּֽוֹ׃limlakhtopreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularAnd he will take your menservants and maidservants and your best cattle and donkeys and put them to his own use.here: for work his
- 1 Samuel 15:9הַמְּלָאכָ֛הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularSaul and his troops spared Agag, along with the best of the sheep and cattle, the fat calves and lambs, and the best of everything else. They were unwilling to destroy them, but they devoted to destruction all that was despised and worthless.here: the property
1 Kings10 occurrences
- 1 Kings 5:16הַמְּלָאכָ֔הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularnot including his 3,300 foremen who supervised the workers.here: the work
- 1 Kings 5:16בַּמְּלָאכָֽה׃bamelakhahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singularnot including his 3,300 foremen who supervised the workers.here: in the work
- 1 Kings 7:14מְלָאכָ֖הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularHe was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work.here: work
- 1 Kings 7:14מְלַאכְתּֽוֹ׃melakhtonoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularHe was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work.here: work his
- 1 Kings 7:22מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)And the tops of the pillars were shaped like lilies. So the work of the pillars was completed.here: [the] work of
- 1 Kings 7:40הַמְּלָאכָ֔הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularAdditionally, Huram made the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished all the work that he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of the LORD:here: the work
- 1 Kings 7:51הַמְּלָאכָ֔הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularSo all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD.here: the work
- 1 Kings 9:23הַמְּלָאכָה֙hamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThey were also the chief officers over Solomon’s projects: 550 supervisors over the people who did the work.here: the work
- 1 Kings 9:23בַּמְּלָאכָֽה׃bamelakhahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singularThey were also the chief officers over Solomon’s projects: 550 supervisors over the people who did the work.here: in the work
- 1 Kings 11:28מְלָאכָה֙melakhahnoun · feminine singularNow Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph.here: work
2 Kings6 occurrences
- 2 Kings 12:11הַמְּלָאכָ֔הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThen they would put the counted money into the hands of those who supervised the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn would pay those doing the work—the carpenters, builders,here: the work
- 2 Kings 12:14הַמְּלָאכָ֖הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularInstead, it was paid to those doing the work, and with it they repaired the house of the LORD.here: the work
- 2 Kings 12:15הַמְּלָאכָ֑הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularNo accounting was required from the men who received the money to pay the workmen, because they acted with integrity.here: the work
- 2 Kings 22:5הַמְּלָאכָ֔הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularAnd let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn are to give it to the workmen repairing the damages to the house of the LORD—here: the work
- 2 Kings 22:5הַמְּלָאכָה֙hamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularAnd let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn are to give it to the workmen repairing the damages to the house of the LORD—here: the work
- 2 Kings 22:9הַמְּלָאכָ֔הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularAnd Shaphan the scribe went to the king and reported, “Your servants have paid out the money that was found in the temple and have put it into the hands of the workers and supervisors of the house of the LORD.”here: the work
1 Chronicles20 occurrences
- 1 Chronicles 4:23בִּמְלַאכְתּ֖וֹbimlakhtopreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularThese were the potters who lived at Netaim and Gederah. They lived there in the service of the king.here: in service his
- 1 Chronicles 6:49מְלֶ֖אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.here: [the] work of
- 1 Chronicles 9:13מְלֶ֖אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God.here: [the] work of
- 1 Chronicles 9:19מְלֶ֣אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD.here: [the] work of
- 1 Chronicles 9:33בַּמְּלָאכָֽה׃bamelakhahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singularThose who were musicians, the heads of Levite families, stayed in the temple chambers and were exempt from other duties because they were on duty day and night.here: in the work
- 1 Chronicles 22:15מְלָאכָ֔הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularYou also have many workers: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and men skilled in every kind of work—here: work
- 1 Chronicles 22:15מְלָאכָֽה׃melakhahnoun · feminine singularYou also have many workers: stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and men skilled in every kind of work—here: work
- 1 Chronicles 23:4מְלֶ֣אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)“Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges,here: [the] work of
- 1 Chronicles 23:24הַמְּלָאכָ֔הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThese were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD.here: the work
- 1 Chronicles 25:1מְלָאכָ֖הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularAdditionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service:here: work
- 1 Chronicles 26:29לַמְּלָאכָ֤הlamelakhahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singularFrom the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel.here: [were] for the work
- 1 Chronicles 26:30מְלֶ֣אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king.here: [the] work of
- 1 Chronicles 27:26מְלֶ֣אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil.here: [the] work of
- 1 Chronicles 28:13מְלֶ֖אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD:here: [the] work of
- 1 Chronicles 28:19מַלְאֲכ֥וֹתmalakhotnoun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”)“All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.”here: [the] works of
- 1 Chronicles 28:20מְלֶ֖אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.here: [the] work of
- 1 Chronicles 28:21מְלָאכָ֜הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularThe divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.”here: [the] work
- 1 Chronicles 29:1וְהַמְּלָאכָ֣הvehamelakhahconjunction (“and”) + the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThen King David said to the whole assembly, “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great because this palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.here: and the work
- 1 Chronicles 29:5מְלָאכָ֖הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularfor the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who will volunteer to consecrate himself to the LORD today?”here: work
- 1 Chronicles 29:6מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)Then the leaders of the households, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly.here: [the] work of
2 Chronicles16 occurrences
- 2 Chronicles 4:11הַמְּלָאכָ֔הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularAdditionally, Huram made the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished the work that he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of God:here: the work
- 2 Chronicles 5:1הַמְּלָאכָ֔הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularSo all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God.here: the work
- 2 Chronicles 8:9לִמְלַאכְתּ֑וֹlimlakhtopreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularBut Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slave labor, because they were his men of war, his officers and captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry.here: for work his
- 2 Chronicles 8:16מְלֶ֣אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)Thus all the work of Solomon was carried out, from the day the foundation was laid for the house of the LORD until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was completed.here: [the] work of
- 2 Chronicles 13:10בַּמְלָֽאכֶת׃bamlakhetpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singularBut as for us, the LORD is our God. We have not forsaken Him; the priests who minister to the LORD are sons of Aaron, and the Levites attend to their duties.here: [are] in the work
- 2 Chronicles 16:5מְלַאכְתּֽוֹ׃ סmelakhtonoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularWhen Baasha learned of this, he stopped fortifying Ramah and abandoned his work.here: work his
- 2 Chronicles 17:13וּמְלָאכָ֥הumelakhahconjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singularand kept vast supplies in the cities of Judah. He also had warriors in Jerusalem who were mighty men of valor.here: and property
- 2 Chronicles 24:12מְלֶ֙אכֶת֙melekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)Then the king and Jehoiada would give the money to those who supervised the labor on the house of the LORD to hire stonecutters and carpenters to restore the house of the LORD, as well as workers in iron and bronze to repair the house of the LORD.here: [the] work of
- 2 Chronicles 24:13הַמְּלָאכָ֔הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularSo the workmen labored, and in their hands the repair work progressed. They restored the house of God according to its specifications, and they reinforced it.here: the work
- 2 Chronicles 24:13לַמְּלָאכָ֖הlamelakhahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singularSo the workmen labored, and in their hands the repair work progressed. They restored the house of God according to its specifications, and they reinforced it.here: for the work
- 2 Chronicles 29:34הַמְּלָאכָה֙hamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularHowever, since there were not enough priests to skin all the burnt offerings, their Levite brothers helped them until the work was finished and until the priests had been consecrated. For the Levites had been more diligent in consecrating themselves than the priests had been.here: the work
- 2 Chronicles 34:10הַמְּלָאכָ֔הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThey put it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work of the house of the LORD, who in turn gave it to the workmen restoring and repairing the house of the LORD.here: the work
- 2 Chronicles 34:10הַמְּלָאכָ֗הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThey put it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work of the house of the LORD, who in turn gave it to the workmen restoring and repairing the house of the LORD.here: the work
- 2 Chronicles 34:12בַּמְּלָאכָ֗הbamelakhahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singularAnd the men did the work faithfully. The Levites overseeing them were Jahath and Obadiah, descendants of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, descendants of Kohath. Other Levites, all skilled with musical instruments,here: in the work
- 2 Chronicles 34:13מְלָאכָ֔הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularwere over the laborers and supervised all who did the work, task by task. Some of the Levites were secretaries, officers, and gatekeepers.here: work
- 2 Chronicles 34:17הַמְּלָאכָֽה׃hamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThey have paid out the money that was found in the house of the LORD and have put it into the hands of the supervisors and workers.”here: the work
Ezra5 occurrences
- Ezra 2:69הַמְּלָאכָה֒hamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularAccording to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments.here: the work
- Ezra 3:8מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)In the second month of the second year after they had arrived at the house of God in Jerusalem, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Jeshua son of Jozadak, and the rest of their associates including the priests, the Levites, and all who had returned to Jerusalem from the captivity, began the work. They appointed Levites twenty years of age or older to supervise the construction of the house of the LORD.here: [the] work of
- Ezra 3:9הַמְּלָאכָ֖הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularSo Jeshua and his sons and brothers, Kadmiel and his sons (descendants of Yehudah), and the sons of Henadad and their sons and brothers—all Levites—joined together to supervise those working on the house of God.here: the work
- Ezra 6:22בִּמְלֶ֥אכֶתbimlekhetpreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)For seven days they kept the Feast of Unleavened Bread with joy, because the LORD had made them joyful and turned the heart of the king of Assyria toward them to strengthen their hands in the work on the house of the God of Israel.here: in [the] work of
- Ezra 10:13וְהַמְּלָאכָ֗הvehamelakhahconjunction (“and”) + the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularBut there are many people here, and it is the rainy season. We are not able to stay out in the open. Nor is this the work of one or two days, for we have transgressed greatly in this matter.here: and the business
Nehemiah22 occurrences
- Nehemiah 2:16הַמְּלָאכָ֔הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThe officials did not know where I had gone or what I was doing, for I had not yet told the Jews or priests or nobles or officials or any other workers.here: of the work
- Nehemiah 4:11הַמְּלָאכָֽה׃hamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularAnd our enemies said, “Before they know or see a thing, we will come into their midst, kill them, and put an end to the work.”here: the work
- Nehemiah 4:15מְלַאכְתּֽוֹ׃melakhtonoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularWhen our enemies heard that we were aware of their scheme and that God had frustrated it, each of us returned to his own work on the wall.here: work his
- Nehemiah 4:16בַּמְּלָאכָה֒bamelakhahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singularAnd from that day on, half of my servants did the work while the other half held spears, shields, bows, and armor. The officers stationed themselves behind all the people of Judahhere: in the work
- Nehemiah 4:17בַמְּלָאכָ֔הvamelakhahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singularwho were rebuilding the wall. The laborers who carried materials worked with one hand and held a weapon with the other.here: in the work
- Nehemiah 4:19הַמְּלָאכָ֥הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThen I said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people: “The work is great and extensive, and we are spread out far from one another along the wall.here: the work
- Nehemiah 4:21בַּמְּלָאכָ֑הbamelakhahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singularSo we continued the work, while half of the men held spears from the break of dawn until the stars came out.here: in the work
- Nehemiah 4:22מְלָאכָֽה׃melakhahnoun · feminine singularAt that time I also said to the people, “Let every man and his servant spend the night inside Jerusalem, so that they can stand guard by night and work by day.”here: work
- Nehemiah 5:16בִּמְלֶ֜אכֶתbimlekhetpreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of the wall, and all my servants were gathered there for the work; we did not acquire any land.here: on [the] work of
- Nehemiah 5:16הַמְּלָאכָֽה׃hamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularInstead, I devoted myself to the construction of the wall, and all my servants were gathered there for the work; we did not acquire any land.here: the work
- Nehemiah 6:3מְלָאכָ֤הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularSo I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work and cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it to go down to you?”here: a work
- Nehemiah 6:3הַמְּלָאכָה֙hamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularSo I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work and cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it to go down to you?”here: the work
- Nehemiah 6:9הַמְּלָאכָ֖הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularFor they were all trying to frighten us, saying, “Their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will never be finished.” But now, my God, strengthen my hands.here: the work
- Nehemiah 6:16הַמְּלָאכָ֥הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularWhen all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and disheartened, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God.here: the work
- Nehemiah 7:70לַמְּלָאכָ֑הlamelakhahpreposition with the article + noun · feminine singularSome of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments.here: for the work
- Nehemiah 7:71הַמְּלָאכָ֔הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularAnd some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver.here: the work
- Nehemiah 10:33מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)for the showbread, for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings, for the Sabbath offerings, for the New Moons and appointed feasts, for the holy offerings, for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the duties of the house of our God.here: [the] work of
- Nehemiah 11:12הַמְּלָאכָה֙hamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularand their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men;here: of the work
- Nehemiah 11:16הַמְּלָאכָ֤הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularShabbethai and Jozabad, two leaders of the Levites, who supervised the work outside the house of God;here: the work
- Nehemiah 11:22מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God.here: [the] work of
- Nehemiah 13:10הַמְּלָאכָֽה׃hamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularI also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields.here: of the work
- Nehemiah 13:30בִּמְלַאכְתּֽוֹ׃bimlakhtopreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularThus I purified the priests and Levites from everything foreign, and I assigned specific duties to each of the priests and Levites.here: in own work his
Esther2 occurrences
- Esther 3:9הַמְּלָאכָ֔הhamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularIf it pleases the king, let a decree be issued to destroy them, and I will deposit ten thousand talents of silver into the royal treasury to pay those who carry it out.”here: the work
- Esther 9:3הַמְּלָאכָה֙hamelakhahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularAnd all the officials of the provinces, the satraps, the governors, and the king’s administrators helped the Jews, because the fear of Mordecai had fallen upon them.here: the work
Psalms2 occurrences
- Psalms 73:28מַלְאֲכוֹתֶֽיךָ׃malakhoteikhanoun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singularBut as for me, it is good to draw near to God. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may proclaim all Your works.here: works your
- Psalms 107:23מְ֝לָאכָ֗הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularOthers went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters.here: of business
Proverbs3 occurrences
- Proverbs 18:9בִמְלַאכְתּ֑וֹvimlakhtopreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularWhoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.here: in work his
- Proverbs 22:29בִּמְלַאכְתּ֗וֹbimlakhtopreposition + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularDo you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.here: in work his
- Proverbs 24:27מְלַאכְתֶּ֗ךָmelakhtekhanoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine singularComplete your outdoor work and prepare your field; after that, you may build your house.here: work your
Jeremiah5 occurrences
- Jeremiah 17:22מְלָאכָ֖הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularYou must not carry a load out of your houses or do any work on the Sabbath day, but you must keep the Sabbath day holy, just as I commanded your forefathers.here: work
- Jeremiah 17:24מְלָאכָֽה׃melakhahnoun · feminine singularIf, however, you listen carefully to Me, says the LORD, and bring no load through the gates of this city on the Sabbath day, and keep the Sabbath day holy, and do no work on it,here: work
- Jeremiah 18:3מְלָאכָ֖הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularSo I went down to the potter’s house and saw him working at the wheel.here: work
- Jeremiah 48:10מְלֶ֥אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)Cursed is the one who is remiss in doing the work of the LORD, and cursed is he who withholds his sword from bloodshed.here: [the] work of
- Jeremiah 50:25מְלָאכָ֣הmelakhahnoun · feminine singularThe LORD has opened His armory and brought out His weapons of wrath, for this is the work of the Lord GOD of Hosts in the land of the Chaldeans.here: a work
Ezekiel5 occurrences
- Ezekiel 15:3לִמְלָאכָ֑הlimlakhahpreposition + noun · feminine singularCan wood be taken from it to make something useful? Or can one make from it a peg on which to hang utensils?here: into a product
- Ezekiel 15:4לִמְלָאכָֽה׃limlakhahpreposition + noun · feminine singularNo, it is cast into the fire for fuel. The fire devours both ends, and the middle is charred. Can it be useful for anything?here: for a product
- Ezekiel 15:5לִמְלָאכָ֑הlimlakhahpreposition + noun · feminine singularEven when it was whole, it could not be made useful. How much less can it ever be useful when the fire has consumed it and charred it!here: into a product
- Ezekiel 15:5לִמְלָאכָֽה׃ סlimlakhahpreposition + noun · feminine singularEven when it was whole, it could not be made useful. How much less can it ever be useful when the fire has consumed it and charred it!here: into a product
- Ezekiel 28:13מְלֶ֨אכֶתmelekhetnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation.here: [the] workmanship of