נָקְבָ֧/ה
𐤍𐤒𐤁/𐤄
nâqab
Specify
To pierce, puncture, or bore (in a physical sense); to pronounce distinctly, specify, or name explicitly (in a verbal or legal sense); to assign, appoint, or designate (in legal or ritual contexts); in certain contexts, to blaspheme or denounce. The verb נָקַב serves both as a term for physical penetration or opening (through boring or piercing), and for verbal acts of clear enunciation, naming, or specifying, including legal and social designations. Occasionally, it is used for verbal acts of cursing or blaspheming, especially in relation to the divine name.
Genesis 30:28 · Word #2
Lexicon H5344
| Lemma | נָקַב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤒𐤁 |
| Transliteration | nâqab |
| Strong's | H5344 |
| Definition | To pierce, puncture, or bore (in a physical sense); to pronounce distinctly, specify, or name explicitly (in a verbal or legal sense); to assign, appoint, or designate (in legal or ritual contexts); in certain contexts, to blaspheme or denounce. The verb נָקַב serves both as a term for physical penetration or opening (through boring or piercing), and for verbal acts of clear enunciation, naming, or specifying, including legal and social designations. Occasionally, it is used for verbal acts of cursing or blaspheming, especially in relation to the divine name. |
Morphology HVqv2ms/Sh
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | v — Imperative — A command |
| Person | 2 — 2nd person — Second person ("you") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Specify |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5344-04
Specify!
| Morphological Notes | Qal stem, imperative, 2nd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal imperative 2nd masculine singular calls for a direct command. "Specify!" preserves the root idea of making something distinct or clearly articulated, reflecting the semantic development from physical piercing to verbal designation. |
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