אֲצַוֶּ֥ה

𐤀𐤑𐤅𐤄

tsâvâh

I will command

To command or give an order, typically involving an authoritative directive from a person in a position of authority to a subordinate. The verb is used with the sense of placing a binding requirement or summons upon the recipient; it may also denote appointing someone to a role or task, enjoining specific duties, or instructing about what is to be done. In more extended usage, it can refer to arranging, setting things in order, or commissioning, depending on context.

H6680

Amos 9:4 · Word #7

Lexicon H6680

Lemmaצָוָה
Lemma (Paleo)𐤑𐤅𐤄
Transliterationtsâvâh
Strong'sH6680
DefinitionTo command or give an order, typically involving an authoritative directive from a person in a position of authority to a subordinate. The verb is used with the sense of placing a binding requirement or summons upon the recipient; it may also denote appointing someone to a role or task, enjoining specific duties, or instructing about what is to be done. In more extended usage, it can refer to arranging, setting things in order, or commissioning, depending on context.

Morphology HVpi1cs All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state
Binyan p — Piel — Intensive active
Conjugation i — Imperfect — Incomplete or ongoing action
Person 1 — 1st person — First person ("I" / "we")
Gender c — Common — Common (both genders)
Number s — Singular — Singular

Common Translation

PhraseI will command

SIBI-P1 Translation H6680-01

I will command

Morphological NotesVerb, Piel (intensive), imperfect, 1st person common singular.
Rendering RationaleThe Piel stem intensifies the act of giving an authoritative order, and the imperfect first-person singular form conveys an incomplete or forthcoming action. "I will command" preserves both the authoritative force of the root and the 1cs morphology.

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