Psalms 129:7

“with which the reaper does not fill his hand, nor the one who binds sheaves his lap;”

Psalms 129:7 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Psalms 129:7, word by word

the reaperקוֹצֵרkotser

reap

To cut the ripe grain; those who cut it.

Where else “kotser” appears
fillמִלֵּאmile

fill

To take up all the space of something, or to give someone all it can hold.

Where else “mile” appears
his handכַפּchap

palm

The flat, hollow part of the hand; also what someone does or can do with it.

Where else “chap” appears
the one who binds sheavesמְעַמֵּרmeamer

bind sheaves

To gather and tie the cut stalks.

Where else “meamer” appears
his lapחִצְנchitsn

bosom, lap

Bosom, lap: the space between the arms where something is held.

Where else “chitsn” appears

The context

6May they be like grass on the rooftops, which before it is pulled up withers,

7 · This verse (above)

8and those who pass by do not say, “The blessing of YHWH be upon you; we bless you in the name of YHWH.”

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