נְכֵ֥ה
𐤍𐤊𐤄
nâkeh
crippled
Maimed, disabled, or stricken; describes one who is physically impaired due to injury or debilitating condition, or—metaphorically—someone who is stricken emotionally or in spirit. The primary sense relates to physical affliction, especially lameness or mutilation, but can also extend to a state of defeat or emotional brokenness depending on context.
2 Samuel 9:3 · Word #19
Lexicon H5223
| Lemma | נָכֶה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤊𐤄 |
| Transliteration | nâkeh |
| Strong's | H5223 |
| Definition | Maimed, disabled, or stricken; describes one who is physically impaired due to injury or debilitating condition, or—metaphorically—someone who is stricken emotionally or in spirit. The primary sense relates to physical affliction, especially lameness or mutilation, but can also extend to a state of defeat or emotional brokenness depending on context. |
Morphology HAamsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | crippled |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5223-01
stricken one
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, construct state; passive adjectival form from נכה indicating one who has been struck or afflicted. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives from the root meaning "to strike/smite" and denotes one who has been struck or afflicted. "Stricken one" preserves the passive sense and reflects the masculine singular adjectival form. |
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