צָמְא֗וּ
𐤑𐤌𐤀𐤅
tsâmêʼ
they-thirsted
To experience a physical sensation of thirst or dehydration; by extension, to desire or long for something, often used metaphorically for spiritual or existential longing. In biblical usage, the primary sense is literal physical thirst or dryness, but it can also represent deep yearning or urgent need.
Isaiah 48:21 · Word #2
Lexicon H6770
| Lemma | צָמֵא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤌𐤀 |
| Transliteration | tsâmêʼ |
| Strong's | H6770 |
| Definition | To experience a physical sensation of thirst or dehydration; by extension, to desire or long for something, often used metaphorically for spiritual or existential longing. In biblical usage, the primary sense is literal physical thirst or dryness, but it can also represent deep yearning or urgent need. |
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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | they-thirsted |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6770-04
they thirsted
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, perfect conjugation, 3rd person common plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal stem expresses the simple action of experiencing thirst, and the perfect 3rd person common plural form indicates a completed action by "they." The rendering preserves the primary root sense of physical thirst while allowing for its broader range. |
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