מִנָּה֙
𐤌𐤍𐤄
mânâh
he had appointed
To count, reckon, or number with attention and intent; to appoint or assign by deliberate choice or authority. The term encompasses the action of assigning roles, duties, or destinies, as well as setting aside or preparing, particularly in administrative, ritual, or judicial contexts. In some usages, it conveys the sense of evaluation or weighing implications for individuals or groups.
Daniel 1:11 · Word #6
Lexicon H4487
| Lemma | מָנָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤍𐤄 |
| Transliteration | mânâh |
| Strong's | H4487 |
| Definition | To count, reckon, or number with attention and intent; to appoint or assign by deliberate choice or authority. The term encompasses the action of assigning roles, duties, or destinies, as well as setting aside or preparing, particularly in administrative, ritual, or judicial contexts. In some usages, it conveys the sense of evaluation or weighing implications for individuals or groups. |
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 had appointed |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4487-07
he formally appointed
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Piel stem (intensive/causative nuance), perfect conjugation, 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Piel stem conveys an intensive or deliberate action of assigning or appointing. The perfect 3rd masculine singular form is rendered as "he formally appointed," preserving both the completed action and the authoritative, intentional force of the Piel. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
he appointed
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'He formally appointed' provides a detail (formality) not directly present or necessary in context; 'he appointed' is sufficient and correct as an English rendering, maintaining fidelity to the administrative action. |