1 Samuel 16:18
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
Then oneאֶחָ֨ד
(e·chad)
259: onea prim. card. number
of the young menמֵהַנְּעָרִ֜ים
(me·han·ne·'a·rim)
5288: a boy, lad, youth, retainerof uncertain derivation
said,וַיֹּ֗אמֶר
(vai·yo·mer)
559: to utter, saya prim. root
"Behold,הִנֵּ֨ה
(hin·neh)
2009: lo! behold!prol. of hen
I have seenרָאִ֜יתִי
(ra·'i·ti)
7200: to seea prim. root
a sonבֵּ֣ן
(ben)
1121: sona prim. root
of Jesseלְיִשַׁי֮
(le·yi·shai)
3448: father of Davidof uncertain derivation
the Bethlehemiteהַלַּחְמִי֒
(hal·lach·mi)
1022: an inhab. of Bethlehemfrom Beth
who is a skillfulיֹדֵ֣עַ
(yo·de·a')
3045: to knowa prim. root
musician,נַ֠גֵּן
(nag·gen)
5059: to touch or play a stringed instrumenta prim. root
a mighty manוְגִבֹּ֨ור
(ve·gib·bo·vr)
1368: strong, mightyfrom gabar
of valor,חַ֜יִל
(cha·yil)
2428: strength, efficiency, wealth, armyfrom chul
a warrior,מִלְחָמָ֛ה
(mil·cha·mah)
4421: a battle, warfrom lacham
one prudentוּנְבֹ֥ון
(u·ne·vo·vn)
995: to discerna prim. root
in speech,דָּבָ֖ר
(da·var)
1697: speech, wordfrom dabar
and a handsomeתֹּ֑אַר
(to·'ar;)
8389: outline, formfrom taar
man;וְאִ֧ישׁ
(ve·'ish)
376: manfrom an unused word
and the LORDוַיהוָ֖ה
(Yah·weh)
3068: the proper name of the God of Israelfrom havah
is with him." 
 
  


















KJV Lexicon
Then answered
`anah  (aw-naw')
to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extens. to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, announce
one
'echad  (ekh-awd')
united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
of the servants
na`ar  (nah'-ar)
babe, boy, child, damsel (from the margin), lad, servant, young (man).
and said
'amar  (aw-mar')
to say (used with great latitude)
Behold I have seen
ra'ah  (raw-aw')
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)surely, think, view, visions.
a son
ben  (bane)
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.
of Jesse
Yishay  (yee-shah'-ee)
extant; Jishai, David's father -- Jesse.
the Bethlehemite
Beyth hal-Lachmiy  (bayth hal-lakh-mee')
a Beth-lechemite, or native of Bethlechem -- Bethlehemite.
that is cunning
yada`  (yaw-dah')
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially
in playing
nagan  (naw-gan')
to thrum, i.e. beat a tune with the fingers; expec. to play on a stringed instrument; hence (generally), to make music
and a mighty
gibbowr  (ghib-bore')
powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant -- champion, chief, excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man.
valiant man
chayil  (khah'-yil)
probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
and a man
'iysh  (eesh)
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)
of war
milchamah  (mil-khaw-maw')
a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. warfare) -- battle, fight(-ing), war(-rior).
and prudent
biyn  (bene)
to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
in matters
dabar  (daw-baw')
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
and a comely
to'ar  (to'-ar)
outline, i.e. figure or appearance -- + beautiful, comely, countenance, + fair, favoured, form, goodly, resemble, visage.
person
'iysh  (eesh)
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)
and the LORD
Yhovah  (yeh-ho-vaw')
(the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God -- Jehovah, the Lord.
is with him
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Then one of the young men said, "Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite who is a skillful musician, a mighty man of valor, a warrior, one prudent in speech, and a handsome man; and the LORD is with him."

King James Bible
Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
One of the young men answered, "I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is also a valiant man, a warrior, eloquent, handsome, and the LORD is with him."

International Standard Version
One of the young men answered: "Look, I've seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite who is skilled in playing. The man is a valiant soldier, gifted in speech, and handsome. And the LORD is with him."

NET Bible
One of his attendants replied, "I have seen a son of Jesse in Bethlehem who knows how to play the lyre. He is a brave warrior and is articulate and handsome, for the LORD is with him."

GOD'S WORD® Translation
One of the officials said, "I know one of Jesse's sons from Bethlehem who can play well. He's a courageous man and a warrior. He has a way with words, he is handsome, and the LORD is with him."

King James 2000 Bible
Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is skillful in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a handsome person, and the LORD is with him.
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