פנה (fnh) — to turn / to turn around / to follow (one's own) interests

Definition: literally: to turn (one's own) way; hence: = action by which humans act according to their own plans and desires rather than God's law

Forms: vbqal-

Collocations: פנה לְדֶרֶךְ

Show passage in OET: ISA 56:11

OET-RV ISA 56:11

11 The dogs have a fierce appetite—they’re never full.
⇔ The shepherds know nothing and don’t understand.
⇔ They’ve all gone their own way and make money from their illegal sidelines.

OET-LV ISA 56:11

11 And_the_dogs are_mighty _of appetite not they _know satiety and_they are_shepherds not they _know to _understand of _them _of_all to_their _own _of_way they _have _turned everyone to_his _own _of_unjust _gain from_end _of_his.

Jump to OET ISA 56:11 section.

Sense 3: to turn (to)

Semantic domains: Associate (002003002003)

Core domains: Relationship (142)

Definition: literally: to turn (to someone); hence: = action by which humans or deities associate with other humans or deities, often to look for or to provide help and support

Forms: vbqal-

Show passage in OET: LEV 19:4

OET-RV LEV 19:4

4 Don’t turn to worthless idols, and don’t make cast metal gods for yourselves. I am your god Yahweh.

OET-LV LEV 19:4

4 Do _not turn to (the)_worthless_idols and_gods _of molten _metal not you(pl)_must _make to/for_you(pl) I am_YHWH god _of_your(pl).

Show passage in OET: LEV 19:31

OET-RV LEV 19:31

31 Don’t turn to mediums and diviners—don’t make yourselves ‘unclean’ by means of them. I am your god Yahweh.

OET-LV LEV 19:31

31 Do _not turn to the_necromancers and_near/to the_soothsayers do _not seek_them to_become _unclean in/among_them I am_YHWH god _of_your(pl).

Jump to OET LEV 19:4 section.

Jump to OET LEV 19:31 section.

All 18 recorded passages for this sense

LEV: OET LEV 19:4 · OET LEV 19:31 · OET LEV 20:6 · OET LEV 26:9

DEU: OET DEU 31:18 · OET DEU 31:20

SA2: OET SA2 9:8

KI2: OET KI2 13:23

JOB: OET JOB 5:1

PSA: OET PSA 25:16 · OET PSA 40:4 · OET PSA 69:16 · OET PSA 86:16 · OET PSA 119:132

ISA: OET ISA 45:22

EZE: OET EZE 29:16 · OET EZE 36:9

HOS: OET HOS 3:1

Sense 4: to end, to pass

Semantic domains: End (002003003009)

Core domains: Stage (168)

Definition: literally: (an event) turns; hence: = process by which an event comes to an end

Forms: vbqal-

Show passage in OET: PSA 90:9

OET-RV PSA 90:9

9 because our life passes away under your rage—
⇔ our years pass quickly like a sigh does.

OET-LV PSA 90:9

9 If/because all _of days _of_our they _turn in_fury _of_your years _of_our we _finish like a _sigh.

Show passage in OET: JER 6:4

OET-RV JER 6:4

4 Prepare for battle.
⇔ Take action and let’s attack at midday.
⇔ It won’t be good for us if the day is ending
⇔ because the evening shadows get longer.

OET-LV JER 6:4

4 Consecrate on/upon_it(f) battle arise and_let _us _go _up at_noon(s) woe to/for_us if/because the_day it _has _turned if/because the_shadows _of evening they _are _stretched _out.

Jump to OET PSA 90:9 section.

Jump to OET JER 6:4 section.

Sense 5: to turn to (an activity)

Semantic domains: Engage (002003003010)

Definition: literally: to turn (to an activity); hence: = action by which humans start engaging in a certain activity

Forms: vbqal-

Show passage in OET: JOB 36:21

OET-RV JOB 36:21

21 Watch out that you don’t choose evil,
⇔ because you’ve chosen that rather than suffering.

OET-LV JOB 36:21

21 Take _heed do _not turn to wickedness if/because (on) this you _have _chosen more_than _affliction.

Jump to OET JOB 36:21 section.

Sense 6: wherever (one) turns > in all (one's) activities

Semantic domains: Engage (002003003010)

Definition: literally: wherever (one) turns; hence: = a reference to all a person's undertakings

Forms: vbqal-

Collocations: כֹּל־אֲשֶׁר פנה

Show passage in OET: SA1 14:47

OET-RV SA1 14:47

47 After Sha’ul (Saul) had taken on the kingship of Yisrael (Israel), he fought against their enemies from all around: against the Moavim, the Amonim, the Edomim, the kings of Tsovah, and against the Pelishtim. Wherever he turned, he punished his enemies.

OET-LV SA1 14:47

47 And_Shāʼūl he _had _taken the_royalty over Yisrā^ʼēl/(Israel) and_he _waged _war all _around in_all enemies _of_his against_Mōʼāⱱ and_against_the _people _of ˊAmmōn and_against_ʼEdōm and_against_the _kings _of Tsōⱱāh/(Zobah) and_against_Pəlishtiy and_in_every where he _turned he _acted _wickedly.

Show passage in OET: KI1 2:3

OET-RV KI1 2:3

3 You must maintain your god Yahweh’s charge to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, his commands, his judgements, and his testimonies, according to what is written in Mosheh’s (Moses’) instructions, so that you’ll be wise in everything you do and everywhere that you turn,

OET-LV KI1 2:3

3 And_you _will _keep DOM the _charge _of YHWH god _of_your to_go in_ways _of_his to_guard/protect regulations _of_his commands _of_his and_judgements _of_his and_testimonies _of_his according_what _is_written in_the _law _of Mosheh so _that you _may _cause _to _prosper DOM all _of that you _will _do and_DOM every _of where you _will _turn there.

Jump to OET SA1 14:47 section.

Jump to OET KI1 2:3 section.

All 3 recorded passages for this sense

SA1: OET SA1 14:47

KI1: OET KI1 2:3

PRO: OET PRO 17:8

Sense 7: to return, to go back, to turn back

Semantic domains: Move (002002001011)

Core domains: Motion (110); Journey (092)

Definition: literally: to turn; hence: = action by which humans move back to a location where they have been before

Forms: vbhif-; vbqal-; vbhof-

Show passage in OET: KI1 10:13

OET-RV KI1 10:13

13 Then King Shelomoh gave the queen from Sheva everything she wanted—whatever she requested on top of what he had already given to her. Then she departed with her servants and returned to her country.

OET-LV KI1 10:13

13 And_the_king Shəlomoh he _gave to_the _queen _of Shəⱱāʼ DOM all _of desire _of_her which she _asked (from)_besides that_which he _had _given to/for_her/it according_to _the _hand _of the_king Shəlomoh and_she _turned and_she _went to_her _own _of_land she and_servants _of_her.

Show passage in OET: JER 46:5

OET-RV JER 46:5

⇔  5 What am I seeing here?
⇔ They’re filled with terror and they’re retreating,
⇔ because their warriors will be crushed.
⇔ They’re fleeing for safety without looking back.
⇔ Terror is all around.
§ That is Yahweh’s declaration.

OET-LV JER 46:5

5 Why have _I _seen they will _be_filled _with _terror they_will _be_turned _back backwards and_their _of_warriors they _will _be _crushed and_flight they _will _flee and_not they _will _turn _back terror will_be_from _round _about the _utterance _of YHWH.

Jump to OET KI1 10:13 section.

Jump to OET JER 46:5 section.

All 7 recorded passages for this sense

KI1: OET KI1 10:13

JER: OET JER 46:5 · OET JER 46:21 · OET JER 47:3 · OET JER 49:8 · OET JER 49:24

NAH: OET NAH 2:8

Sense 8: to cause to turn back

Semantic domains: Move (002002001011)

Core domains: Motion (110); Journey (092)

Definition: literally: to turn; hence: = causative action by which deities cause humans to move back to a location where they have been before

Forms: vbpiel

Show passage in OET: ZEP 3:15

OET-RV ZEP 3:15

15 Yahweh will stop punishing you.
⇔ He’s forced your enemy to retreat.
⇔ Yisrael’s king, Yahweh, is among you.
⇔ Don’t worry any more about being harmed.

OET-LV ZEP 3:15

15 YHWH he _has _removed judgements _of_your he _has _cleared _away enemy _of_your the _king _of Yisrā^ʼēl/(Israel) YHWH is_in_midst _of_your not you _will _fear evil again.

Jump to OET ZEP 3:15 section.

Sense 9: to turn away, to turn back

Semantic domains: Move (002002001011)

Core domains: Motion (110); Journey (092)

Definition: literally: to cause (one's) shoulder to turn; hence: = action by which humans turn around in order to go back to the place from where they came

Forms: vbhif-

Collocations: פנה שֶׁכֶם

Show passage in OET: SA1 10:9

OET-RV SA1 10:9

9 Then as Sha’ul (Saul) started to leave Shmuel (Samuel), God changed his thinking. Then all Shmuel’s predictions came true that day,

OET-LV SA1 10:9

9 And_it _was just_as_he _turned shoulder _of_his to_go from_with Shəmū^ʼēl/(Samuel) and_he _changed to_him/it god a _heart another and_ all _of the_signs the_these _they _came in _the_day (the)_that.

Jump to OET SA1 10:9 section.

Sense 10: to turn away, to turn back

Semantic domains: Move (002002001011)

Core domains: Motion (110); Journey (092)

Definition: literally: to cause (one's) neck to turn; hence: = action by which humans turn around in order to go back to the place from where they came

Forms: vbhif-

Collocations: פנה עֹרֶף

Show passage in OET: JER 48:39

OET-RV JER 48:39

39 How it’s been shattered. How they keep wailing. Moav turns its back in shame—it will become an object of derision and a terror to all those who are around it

OET-LV JER 48:39

39 How it _has _been _shattered they _will _wail how Mōʼāⱱ it _has _turned a _neck it _will _be _ashamed and_ Mōʼāⱱ _it _was (into)_a_laughing-stock and _(into)_a_terror to/from_all/each/any/every around _of_it.

Jump to OET JER 48:39 section.

Sense 11: to face

Semantic domains: Orientation (002002001013)

Core domains: Space (166)

Definition: literally: to turn; hence: = state or processed in which an object is positioned or oriented to a particular direction

Forms: vbqal-; vbhof-

Show passage in OET: JOS 15:2

OET-RV JOS 15:2

2 and their southern border was the south-facing bay at the end of the Dead Sea (also called the Salt Sea).

OET-LV JOS 15:2

2 And_he/it _was to/for_them border _of the_south from_the _end _of the _Sea _of (the)_Salt from the_tongue which_faces south_to_the.

Show passage in OET: JOS 15:7

OET-RV JOS 15:7

7 Then the border went to Devir from the Akor Valley, and to the north, turning to the Gilgal, which is in front of the Adumim pass which is from the south of the riverbed, then the border passed over to the waters of Eyn-Shemesh and it ends at Eyn -Rogel.

OET-LV JOS 15:7

7 And_ the_border _he/it _would _go _up to_Dəⱱīr from_the _valley _of ˊĀkōr and_northward_to it_is_turning to (the)_Gilgāl which is_opposite to_the _ascent _of Adummim which is_from_the_south of_wadi and_ the_border _it _passes _on to the _waters _of ˊĒyn and_ extremities _of_its _they _will _be to ˊĒyn Rogel.

Jump to OET JOS 15:2 section.

Jump to OET JOS 15:7 section.

All 17 recorded passages for this sense

JOS: OET JOS 15:2 · OET JOS 15:7

KI1: OET KI1 7:25 · OET KI1 17:3

CH2: OET CH2 4:4

EZE: OET EZE 8:3 · OET EZE 9:2 · OET EZE 10:11 · OET EZE 11:1 · OET EZE 17:6 · OET EZE 43:1 · OET EZE 43:17 · OET EZE 44:1 · OET EZE 46:1 · OET EZE 46:12 · OET EZE 46:19 · OET EZE 47:2

Sense 12: to turn around

Semantic domains: Orientation (002002001013)

Core domains: Space (166)

Definition: literally: to cause to turn; hence: = causative action by which humans position an object in such a way that it faces another direction direction

Forms: vbhif-

Show passage in OET: JDG 15:4

OET-RV JDG 15:4

4 Then he went and captured three hundred foxes and tied them in pairs—tail to tail. He took torches, and tied one torch between the tails of each pair.

OET-LV JDG 15:4

4 And_ Shimshvōn _he/it _went and_he _captured three hundred(s) foxes and_he/it _took torches and_he _turned tail to tail and_he/it _assigned a _torch one between the _two _of the_tails in_middle.

Jump to OET JDG 15:4 section.

Sense 13: to clear, to prepare

Semantic domains: Ready (002001002021)

Definition: literally: to turn (something); hence: = causative action by which humans prepare an object to be used for a certain purpose

Forms: vbpiel

Show passage in OET: GEN 24:31

OET-RV GEN 24:31

31 and he invited him, “Come, you who are blessed by Yahweh. Why are you standing out here? I’ve already prepared the house and a place for the camels.”

OET-LV GEN 24:31

31 And_he/it _said come Oh_you _who _are_blessed _of YHWH to/for_what are _you _standing on_outside and_I I _have _made _clear the_house and_a _place for_camels.

Show passage in OET: LEV 14:36

OET-RV LEV 14:36

36 The priest must order that everything be removed out of the house before he comes to inspect it so that it won’t all be pronounced as ‘unclean’. After that’s done, he’ll go to see the house

OET-LV LEV 14:36

36 And_ the_priest/officer _he _will _command and_people _will _make _clear DOM the_house before_before the_priest/officer he _will _go to_see DOM the_plague and_not all _of that is_in_house it _will _be _unclean and_after thus the_priest/officer he _will _go to_see DOM the_house.

Jump to OET GEN 24:31 section.

Jump to OET LEV 14:36 section.

All 7 recorded passages for this sense

GEN: OET GEN 24:31

LEV: OET LEV 14:36

PSA: OET PSA 80:9

ISA: OET ISA 40:3 · OET ISA 57:14 · OET ISA 62:10

MAL: OET MAL 3:1

Sense 14: to look at, to look toward

Semantic domains: See (002004001005)

Core domains: Senses (154)

Definition: = action by which humans turn their face to look into a certain direction

Forms: vbqal-

Show passage in OET: EXO 2:12

OET-RV EXO 2:12

12 Mosheh looked around to check that no one was watching, then he hit the Mitsri, killing him, then he hid his body in the sand.

OET-LV EXO 2:12

12 And_he _turned thus and_thus and_he/it _saw if/because _that there_was_not anyone and_he _struck _down DOM the_from _Miʦrayim/(Miʦrayim) and_he_hid _him in_sand.

Show passage in OET: EXO 16:10

OET-RV EXO 16:10

10 And so while Aharon spoke to all the Israelis, they turned toward the wilderness, and wow, Yahweh’s dazzling brightness appeared in the cloud!

OET-LV EXO 16:10

10 And_he/it _was just_ ʼAhₐron _as _spoke to all _of the _congregation _of the _people _of Yisrā^ʼēl/(Israel) and_they _turned to the_wilderness and_BEHOLD/LO/SEE the _glory _of YHWH it _appeared in_cloud.

Jump to OET EXO 2:12 section.

Jump to OET EXO 16:10 section.

All 16 recorded passages for this sense

EXO: OET EXO 2:12 · OET EXO 16:10

NUM: OET NUM 12:10 · OET NUM 16:42

JOS: OET JOS 8:20

JDG: OET JDG 6:14 · OET JDG 20:40

SA2: OET SA2 1:7 · OET SA2 2:20

KI2: OET KI2 2:24

CH2: OET CH2 13:14 · OET CH2 20:24 · OET CH2 26:20

JOB: OET JOB 6:28 · OET JOB 21:5

ISA: OET ISA 8:21

Sense 15: NO DATA YET

Semantic domains: Think (002004002014)

Core domains: Mind (106)

Definition: literally to look towards (someone else's deeds); hence: = action by which a deity pays attention to certain activities by someone else

Forms: vbqal-

Show passage in OET: DEU 9:27

OET-RV DEU 9:27

27 Don’t forget what you promised your servants Avraham, Yitshak (Isaac), and Ya’akov (Jacob). Overlook the stubbornness, wickedness, and disobedience of these people

OET-LV DEU 9:27

27 Remember (to)_servants _of_your (to)_ʼAⱱrāhām (to)_Yiʦḩāq/(Isaac) and_(to)_Yaˊₐqoⱱ/(Jacob) do _not turn to the _stubbornness _of the _people the_this and_near/to wickedness _of_its and_near/to sin _of_its.

Jump to OET DEU 9:27 section.

Sense 16: to look for, to expect

Semantic domains: Wish (002004002001001)

Core domains: Mind (106)

Definition: literally: to look towards (an event); hence: = state in which humans have certain expectations regarding things that are to happen

Forms: vbqal-

Show passage in OET: HAG 1:9

OET-RV HAG 1:9

9 “You expected much, but gained little. Anything you brought home, I blew away again. Why? Commander-in-chief Yahweh says it’s because my residence is still in ruins, while you’re all busy working on your own houses.

OET-LV HAG 1:9

9 You _turned _to _look to much and_BEHOLD/LO/SEE (into)_little and_you(pl)_brought_it the_house and_I _blew in_him/it because _of what the _utterance _of YHWH soldiers/messengers because _of house _of_my which it is_desolate and_you(pl) are_running each to_his _own _of_house.

Jump to OET HAG 1:9 section.

Sense 17: to start considering

Semantic domains: Think (002004002014)

Core domains: Mind (106)

Definition: literally: to turn (to a certain matter); hence: = action by which humans start reflecting on a certain matter

Forms: vbqal-

Show passage in OET: ECC 2:11

OET-RV ECC 2:11

11 And I turned, I, to all the things that I’d made
⇔ and to the work that I’d done,
⇔ and look, everything was pointless and chasing after the wind,
⇔ and there wasn’t any profit in anything done in this world.

OET-LV ECC 2:11

11 And_ I _I _turned in_all works _of_my which_ hands _of_my _they _had _done and_on_toil which_I _had _toiled for_doing and_BEHOLD/LO/SEE (the)_everything was_futility and_striving _of wind and_there_was_not advantage under the_sun.

Show passage in OET: ECC 2:12

OET-RV ECC 2:12

12 Then I changed direction to investigate wisdom and madness and folly,
⇔ because what could any future king do that hasn’t already been done?

OET-LV ECC 2:12

12 And_ I _I _turned to_see wisdom and_madness(es) and_folly if/because what the_humankind who_he _will _come after the_king DOM that_which already people_have _done _it.

Jump to OET ECC 2:11 section.

Jump to OET ECC 2:12 section.

Sense 18: to decide what else to do

Semantic domains: Think (002004002014)

Core domains: Mind (106)

Definition: literally: to turn to the right or to the left; hence: = action by which humans think of an alternative course of action when their original plan has failed

Forms: vbqal-

Collocations: פנה עַל־יָמִין אֹו עַל־שְׂמֹאל

Show passage in OET: GEN 24:49

OET-RV GEN 24:49

49 And now if you all want to show kindness and faithfulness to my master, tell me. But if not, tell me, so that I can decide what to do next.”

OET-LV GEN 24:49

49 And_now if (there)_you(pl) are_doing loyalty and_faithfulness with my_master tell to_me and_if not tell to_me so_that _I _may _turn to right or to left.

Jump to OET GEN 24:49 section.

Sense 19: to become

Semantic domains: Time (002002002010)

Core domains: Time (180)

Definition: literally: to turn (into another time of day); hence: = process by which one time of the day transitions into another

Forms: vbqal-

Show passage in OET: GEN 24:63

OET-RV GEN 24:63

63 Late on afternoon, he went out to the countryside to meditate, and when he looked up, he saw some camels approaching.

OET-LV GEN 24:63

63 And_ Yiʦḩāq _he/it _went _out to_meditate in _the_field to_the_turning evening and_he _lifted _up eyes _of_his and_he/it _saw and_BEHOLD/LO/SEE camels were_coming.

Show passage in OET: EXO 14:27

OET-RV EXO 14:27

27 So Mosheh stretched his arm out over the sea, and as the day broke, the sea began to return to its normal place. The Mitsrim turned and fled before its impact but Yahweh shook the Mitsrim off their horses and chariots in the middle of the sea.

OET-LV EXO 14:27

27 And_ Mosheh _he _stretched _out DOM his/its_hand over the_sea and_ the_sea _it _returned to_the_ morning _turning to_its _normal _of_state and_Miʦrayim were_fleeing to_meet_it and_ YHWH _he _shook _off DOM Miʦrayim in _the_middle the_sea.

Jump to OET GEN 24:63 section.

Jump to OET EXO 14:27 section.

All 5 recorded passages for this sense

GEN: OET GEN 24:63

EXO: OET EXO 14:27

DEU: OET DEU 23:11

JDG: OET JDG 19:26

PSA: OET PSA 46:5

Sense 20: to turn (one's) back (to a deity)

Semantic domains: Unwilling (002001002031)

Core domains: Willingness (197)

Definition: literally: to turn (one's) neck (to someone else); hence: = action by which humans show their unwillingness to serve a deity

Forms: vbqal-

Collocations: פנה עֹרֶף

Show passage in OET: JER 2:27

OET-RV JER 2:27

27 who say to the tree, ‘You’re my father,’
⇔ and to the standing stone, ‘You gave birth to me.’
⇔ Yes, they show their backs to me, not their faces,
⇔ but when calamity comes, they’ll say, ‘Do something and rescue us!’

OET-LV JER 2:27

27 Who_say to_wood father _of_are_my you and_to_stone you mmm if/because they _have _turned to_me a _neck and_not a _face and_at_the _time _of their _calamity _of_their they _will _say arise and_save_us.

Show passage in OET: JER 32:33

OET-RV JER 32:33

33 They turned their backs to me instead of their faces, even though I had eagerly taught them. I tried to teach them, but they wouldn’t listen or receive correction.

OET-LV JER 32:33

33 And_they _turned to_me a _neck and_not a _face and_I _taught DOM_them rising _early and_teaching and_not_they were_listening to_take/accept/receive correction.

Jump to OET JER 2:27 section.

Jump to OET JER 32:33 section.

Sense 21: (one's) heart turns away

Semantic domains: Unwilling (002001002031)

Core domains: Willingness (197)

Definition: literally: (one's) heart turns away; hence: = process by which humans become more and more disinclined to serve a deity

Forms: vbqal-

Collocations: לֵבָב פנה

Show passage in OET: DEU 29:17

OET-RV DEU 29:18

18 If there happens to be a man or woman, or clan or tribe, whose loyalty is turning away today from your god Yahweh and to go and serve those gods in those other nations, i.e., if there’s a bitter or poisonous root among you all,

OET-LV DEU 29:17

17  Lest there_be among_you(pl) a _man or a _woman or a _clan or a _tribe who heart _of_his is_turning _away the_day from_with YHWH god _of_our to_go to_serve DOM the _gods _of the_nations the_those lest there_be among_you(pl) a _root bearing _fruit poison and_wormwood.

Show passage in OET: DEU 30:17

OET-RV DEU 30:17

17 But if your loyalty shifts away and you don’t listen but instead you’re drawn away and bow down to other gods and serve them,

OET-LV DEU 30:17

17 And_if heart _of_your it _will _turn _away and_not you _will _listen and_you _will _be _drawn _aside and_you _will _bow _down to_gods other and_you_will _serve _them.

Jump to OET DEU 29:18 section.

Jump to OET DEU 30:17 section.

Sense 22: to regard

Semantic domains: Willing (002001002028)

Core domains: Willingness (197)

Definition: literally: to turn (to an event); hence: = state in which deities are favorably disposed towards an event

Forms: vbqal-

Show passage in OET: NUM 16:15

OET-RV NUM 16:15

15 That made Mosheh very angry and he told Yahweh, “Don’t accept their grain offering. I’ve never taken even one donkey from them or done anything bad to any of them.”

OET-LV NUM 16:15

15 And_it _glowed/burnt to_Mosheh exceedingly and_he/it _said to YHWH do _not turn to offering _of_their not a _donkey one from_them I _have _taken and_not I _have _done _harm _to DOM one of_them.

Show passage in OET: KI1 8:28

OET-RV KI1 8:28

28 But still, please give attention to your servant’s prayer and my request for favour, Yahweh my god. Please listen to my humble prayer that your servant is praying to you today

OET-LV KI1 8:28