הברו
𐤄𐤁𐤓𐤅
hvrv
the astrologers
a primitive root of uncertain (perhaps foreign) derivation; to be a horoscopist; [phrase] (astro-) loger.
Isaiah 47:13 · Word #7
Lexicon H1895
| Lemma | הָבַר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤄𐤁𐤓 |
| Transliteration | hâbar |
| Strong's | H1895 |
| In-context | the astrologers |
Morphology HVqp3cp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | p — Perfect — Completed action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | c — Common — Common (both genders) |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
SIBI-P1 H1895-02
they practiced star-divining
| Root | הבר (h-b-r) |
| Core Meanings | star-divining, horoscopy, astrological interpretation, celestial prognostication |
| Semantic Range | to practice astrology, to interpret celestial signs, to engage in horoscopy, to divine by the stars |
| Conceptual Significance | This term reflects ancient Near Eastern practices of celestial divination, where movements of heavenly bodies were believed to reveal destiny or divine will. In the biblical context, such practices are typically associated with foreign wisdom traditions and are often portrayed critically as substitutes for reliance on YHWH’s revealed word. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem (simple active), perfect (completed aspect), 3rd common plural. Occurs once in this form. No pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal perfect 3rd common plural form indicates a completed action performed by “they.” Rendering it as “they practiced star-divining” preserves the verbal force of the root הָבַר, which denotes engaging in astrological or horoscopic activity, while accurately reflecting the plural subject and simple (Qal) stem. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root הבר (star-divining, horoscopy, astrological interpretation, celestial prognostication)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H1895-01 |
hoverey | dividers of |
Word Usage (2 occurrences of H1895)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 47:13 | הברו | hvrv | the astrologers |
| Isaiah 47:13 | הֹבְרֵ֣י | hoverey | those who divide |