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.

H4487

Daniel 1:11 · Word #6

Lexicon H4487

Lemmaמָנָה
Lemma (Paleo)𐤌𐤍𐤄
Transliterationmânâh
Strong'sH4487
DefinitionTo 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

Phrasehe had appointed

SIBI-P1 Translation H4487-07

he formally appointed

Morphological NotesVerb, Piel stem (intensive/causative nuance), perfect conjugation, 3rd person masculine singular.
Rendering RationaleThe 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 P1No — 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.