נֶאְשָֽׁמוּ

𐤍𐤀𐤔𐤌𐤅

ʼâsham

are desolate

To incur guilt, to bear guilt, or to become liable for wrongdoing; in some contexts, to become subject to punishment or penalty resulting from an offense. In extended or figurative uses, the verb can convey the idea of suffering consequences, being brought to desolation, or being destroyed as a result of guilt or transgression.

H816

Joel 1:18 · Word #14

Lexicon H816

Lemmaאָשַׁם
Lemma (Paleo)𐤀𐤔𐤌
Transliterationʼâsham
Strong'sH816
DefinitionTo incur guilt, to bear guilt, or to become liable for wrongdoing; in some contexts, to become subject to punishment or penalty resulting from an offense. In extended or figurative uses, the verb can convey the idea of suffering consequences, being brought to desolation, or being destroyed as a result of guilt or transgression.

Morphology HVNp3cp All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state
Binyan N — Niphal — Simple passive or reflexive
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

Phraseare desolate

SIBI-P1 Translation H816-06

they have become guilty

Morphological NotesVerb, Niphal stem (passive/reflexive), perfect aspect, 3rd person common plural.
Rendering RationaleThe Niphal stem conveys a passive or stative sense, indicating entering a state of guilt or being held liable. The perfect 3rd person common plural form is reflected in "they have become," preserving both aspect and number.

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