- *rōʿê*
- qal participle masculine plural construct - 'shepherds of'
- *ṣōʾn*
- common noun, feminine singular - 'sheep/flock'
- *miqneh*
- common noun, masculine singular - 'livestock/cattle'
- *hāyû*
- qal perfect 3rd common plural - 'they were'
- *hēḇîʾû*
- hiphil perfect 3rd common plural - 'they have brought'