צְב֖וּ
𐤑𐤁𐤅
tsᵉbûw
matter
As an Aramaic noun, צְבוּ (tsᵉbûw) signifies 'will, purpose, intention, desire'—that is, a decision or volitional resolve of an individual or authority. In some contexts, it can denote a specific matter, business, or affair determined by will, particularly when referring to an official decree, royal decision, or judicial order.
Daniel 6:18 · Word #16
Lexicon H6640
| Lemma | צְבוּ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤁𐤅 |
| Transliteration | tsᵉbûw |
| Strong's | H6640 |
| Definition | As an Aramaic noun, צְבוּ (tsᵉbûw) signifies 'will, purpose, intention, desire'—that is, a decision or volitional resolve of an individual or authority. In some contexts, it can denote a specific matter, business, or affair determined by will, particularly when referring to an official decree, royal decision, or judicial order. |
Morphology ANcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | matter |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6640-01
determined purpose
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun, absolute state (Aramaic). |
| Rendering Rationale | "Determined purpose" reflects the noun’s derivation from the Aramaic root meaning to will or decide, emphasizing the outcome of volitional resolve. The feminine singular absolute form is represented as a singular abstract noun in English. |
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