בְּ/הִתְוַדַּ֥ע
𐤁/𐤄𐤕𐤅𐤃𐤏
yâdaʻ
when Joseph made himself known
To know, perceive, or recognize through observation, experience, or relationship. The verb denotes a spectrum from simple perceptual knowledge (to see, notice, or learn) to more abstract understanding (intellectual knowledge, discernment, wisdom) and even intimate acquaintance (personal relationship, sexual intimacy). Used of both concrete, observable knowledge (e.g., knowing a fact or event) and relational, experiential knowledge (knowing a person or deity). Extended uses include to be skilled, to appoint, and to declare or make known.
Genesis 45:1 · Word #17
Lexicon H3045
| Lemma | יָדַע |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤃𐤏 |
| Transliteration | yâdaʻ |
| Strong's | H3045 |
| Definition | To know, perceive, or recognize through observation, experience, or relationship. The verb denotes a spectrum from simple perceptual knowledge (to see, notice, or learn) to more abstract understanding (intellectual knowledge, discernment, wisdom) and even intimate acquaintance (personal relationship, sexual intimacy). Used of both concrete, observable knowledge (e.g., knowing a fact or event) and relational, experiential knowledge (knowing a person or deity). Extended uses include to be skilled, to appoint, and to declare or make known. |
Morphology HR/Vtc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | t — Hithpael — Intensive reflexive |
| Conjugation | c — Infinitive Construct — The verbal noun ("to ...") |
Common Translation
| Phrase | when Joseph made himself known |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3045-01
to make oneself known
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Hithpael stem (reflexive), infinitive construct; expresses reflexive action of the root ידע. |
| Rendering Rationale | The root ידע centers on knowing or recognizing. In the Hithpael stem, the verb is reflexive, indicating causing oneself to be known; the infinitive construct form conveys the action in its abstract verbal sense, hence "to make oneself known." |
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