צִפָּ֥ה
𐤑𐤐𐤄
tsâphâh
he overlaid
To overlay or cover with a thin layer, particularly of metal; to coat a surface (such as wood or stone) with a metallic layer, usually for decorative or protective purposes. The verb typically denotes the action of adorning, plating, or sheathing objects with precious metals, most often gold or silver, but sometimes with other materials. The semantic range includes both literal acts of applying a metal or material covering and, less commonly, figurative uses referring to embellishment or beautification.
2 Chronicles 4:9 · Word #9
Lexicon H6823
| Lemma | צָפָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤐𐤄 |
| Transliteration | tsâphâh |
| Strong's | H6823 |
| Definition | To overlay or cover with a thin layer, particularly of metal; to coat a surface (such as wood or stone) with a metallic layer, usually for decorative or protective purposes. The verb typically denotes the action of adorning, plating, or sheathing objects with precious metals, most often gold or silver, but sometimes with other materials. The semantic range includes both literal acts of applying a metal or material covering and, less commonly, figurative uses referring to embellishment or beautification. |
Morphology HVpp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | p — Piel — Intensive active |
| Conjugation | p — Perfect — Completed action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | he overlaid |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6823-06
he plated over
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Piel (intensive), perfect, 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Piel stem conveys an intensive or deliberate action of overlaying, and the perfect 3ms form indicates a completed act by a masculine singular subject. "He plated over" preserves both the craftsmanship nuance and the completed aspect of the verb. |
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