וְ/הוֹכִ֥חַ
𐤅/𐤄𐤅𐤊𐤇
yâkach
reproved
To decide or judge (typically in a context of arbitration or dispute), to correct or reprove (provide moral guidance or censure), to reason or argue a case (engage in verbal contention with the aim of reaching resolution), or to demonstrate what is right. In causative forms, primarily used of making a determination in legal or interpersonal disputes, admonishing someone for misbehavior, or providing persuasive correction. The semantic range includes judicial arbitration, argumentation, moral rebuke, and convincing or showing someone the proper course of action.
Genesis 21:25 · Word #1
Lexicon H3198
| Lemma | יָכַח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤊𐤇 |
| Transliteration | yâkach |
| Strong's | H3198 |
| Definition | To decide or judge (typically in a context of arbitration or dispute), to correct or reprove (provide moral guidance or censure), to reason or argue a case (engage in verbal contention with the aim of reaching resolution), or to demonstrate what is right. In causative forms, primarily used of making a determination in legal or interpersonal disputes, admonishing someone for misbehavior, or providing persuasive correction. The semantic range includes judicial arbitration, argumentation, moral rebuke, and convincing or showing someone the proper course of action. |
Morphology HC/Vhp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | h — Hiphil — Causative 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 | reproved |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3198-20
and he reproved
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Hiphil (causative) stem, perfect conjugation, 3rd person masculine singular, with prefixed conjunction וְ (and). |
| Rendering Rationale | The Hiphil stem gives a causative sense: to bring correction, render a decision, or demonstrate what is right. The perfect 3rd masculine singular form is rendered "he reproved," with the prefixed conjunction "and" preserved. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and he rebuked
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Standardized from "and he reproved". |