As arrows
2671 {2671} Primeחֵץchets{khayts}
From H2686; properly a piercer, that is, an arrow; by implication a wound; figuratively (of God) thunder bolt; (by interchange for H6086) the shaft of a spear.
[ are] in the hand
3027 {3027} Primeיָדyad{yawd}
A primitive word; a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.), in distinction from H3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote.
of a mighty
x1368 (1368) Complementגִּבּוֹרgibbowr{ghib-bore'}
Intensive from the same as H1397; powerful; by implication warrior, tyrant.
man;
y1368 [1368] Standardגִּבּוֹרgibbowr{ghib-bore'}
Intensive from the same as H1397; powerful; by implication warrior, tyrant.
so
x3651 (3651) Complementכֵּןken{kane}
From H3559; properly set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjugation) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and relation; often with other particles).
[ are] children
1121 {1121} Primeבֵּןben{bane}
From H1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like H0001, H0251, etc.).
of the youth.
5271 {5271} Primeנָעוּרna`uwr{naw-oor'}
Properly passive participle from H5288 as denominative; (only in plural collectively or emphatically) youth, the state ( juvenility) or the persons ( young people). |
Psalms 127:4
Youth — These he prefers before other children, because they live longest with their parents, and to their comfort and support, whereas children born in old age seldom come to maturity before their parents death. |
Psalms 127:4
As arrows [are] in the hand of a mighty man; so [are] (f) children of the youth.
(f) That is, endued with strength and virtues from God: for these are signs of God's blessings, and not the number. |
- arrows:
Jeremiah 50:9 For, lo, I will raise and cause to come up against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the north country: and they shall set themselves in array against her; from thence she shall be taken: their arrows [shall be] as of a mighty expert man; none shall return in vain.
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- so are children:
Proverbs 17:6 Children's children [are] the crown of old men; and the glory of children [are] their fathers.
Proverbs 31:28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her.
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