כָּתַ֣ב
𐤊𐤕𐤁
kâthab
he wrote
To write, inscribe, or engrave symbols, letters, or words, whether on stone, metal, parchment, or other materials. Refers primarily to the act of setting information down for the purpose of communication, recording, legal formalization, or instruction. In extended senses, includes describing, making a written record, or prescribing a rule or decree.
2 Kings 17:37 · Word #8
Lexicon H3789
| Lemma | כָּתַב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤕𐤁 |
| Transliteration | kâthab |
| Strong's | H3789 |
| Definition | To write, inscribe, or engrave symbols, letters, or words, whether on stone, metal, parchment, or other materials. Refers primarily to the act of setting information down for the purpose of communication, recording, legal formalization, or instruction. In extended senses, includes describing, making a written record, or prescribing a rule or decree. |
Morphology HVqp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple 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 wrote |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3789-12
he wrote
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem (simple active), perfect conjugation, 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal perfect 3rd masculine singular denotes a simple completed action performed by a masculine singular subject. "He wrote" directly reflects the root’s primary sense of setting down written symbols or inscriptions. |
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