כְּתָב
𐤊𐤕𐤁
kâthab
Write
To write, inscribe, or engrave symbols, letters, or words, whether on stone, metal, parchment, or other materials. Refers primarily to the act of setting information down for the purpose of communication, recording, legal formalization, or instruction. In extended senses, includes describing, making a written record, or prescribing a rule or decree.
Jeremiah 30:2 · Word #7
Lexicon H3789
| Lemma | כָּתַב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤕𐤁 |
| Transliteration | kâthab |
| Strong's | H3789 |
| Definition | To write, inscribe, or engrave symbols, letters, or words, whether on stone, metal, parchment, or other materials. Refers primarily to the act of setting information down for the purpose of communication, recording, legal formalization, or instruction. In extended senses, includes describing, making a written record, or prescribing a rule or decree. |
Morphology HVqv2ms
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 | Write |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3789-18
Write!
| Morphological Notes | Verb; Qal stem; imperative; 2nd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal imperative 2nd masculine singular issues a direct command to perform the core action of the root כתב—setting down words in written or inscribed form. "Write!" preserves both the simplicity of the Qal stem and the singular masculine address. |
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