וְ/כָתַבְתָּ֣
𐤅/𐤊𐤕𐤁𐤕
kâthab
and you shall write
To write, inscribe, or engrave symbols, letters, or words, whether on stone, metal, parchment, or other materials. Refers primarily to the act of setting information down for the purpose of communication, recording, legal formalization, or instruction. In extended senses, includes describing, making a written record, or prescribing a rule or decree.
Deuteronomy 27:3 · Word #1
Lexicon H3789
| Lemma | כָּתַב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤕𐤁 |
| Transliteration | kâthab |
| Strong's | H3789 |
| Definition | To write, inscribe, or engrave symbols, letters, or words, whether on stone, metal, parchment, or other materials. Refers primarily to the act of setting information down for the purpose of communication, recording, legal formalization, or instruction. In extended senses, includes describing, making a written record, or prescribing a rule or decree. |
Morphology HC/Vqq2ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | q — Sequential Perfect — Perfect with waw-consecutive, continuing a narrative |
| Person | 2 — 2nd person — Second person ("you") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and you shall write |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3789-51
and you will write
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal (simple active), sequential perfect with prefixed conjunction וְ; 2nd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal stem conveys the simple active sense "to write/inscribe." The form is 2nd person masculine singular with prefixed conjunction וְ, reflected in "and you will write." |
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