כְתוּבָ֖ה
𐤊𐤕𐤅𐤁𐤄
kâthab
written
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.
Joshua 10:13 · Word #11
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 HVqsfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | s — Participle Passive — The one receiving the action |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | written |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3789-26
written
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, passive participle, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is a Qal passive participle feminine singular from כתב, denoting something that has been written or inscribed. "Written" preserves the passive sense and reflects the adjectival participial form without adding verbal tense. |
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