יָשֵׁ֣ן
𐤉𐤔𐤍
yâshên
sleeps
To be in a state of sleep, i.e., to become or be asleep (literally, not conscious, at rest in the normal physiological sense); the term may also refer to the condition of inactivity or unconsciousness, either temporarily (sleeping) or, in poetic/metaphoric contexts, as an image for death or extreme inactivity. In some contexts, 'to have slept' or 'become drowsy' (i.e., the onset of sleep) is indicated.
Hosea 7:6 · Word #8
Lexicon H3463
| Lemma | יָשֵׁן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤔𐤍 |
| Transliteration | yâshên |
| Strong's | H3463 |
| Definition | To be in a state of sleep, i.e., to become or be asleep (literally, not conscious, at rest in the normal physiological sense); the term may also refer to the condition of inactivity or unconsciousness, either temporarily (sleeping) or, in poetic/metaphoric contexts, as an image for death or extreme inactivity. In some contexts, 'to have slept' or 'become drowsy' (i.e., the onset of sleep) is indicated. |
Morphology HAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | sleeps |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3463-03
sleeping
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, absolute state; functioning as a verbal adjective from the root ישׁן. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective יָשֵׁן derives directly from the root ישׁן and denotes one in a state of sleep. As a masculine singular absolute form, it is best rendered as the simple verbal adjective "sleeping," preserving both root sense and morphology. |
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