הַ/כָּת֖וּב
𐤄/𐤊𐤕𐤅𐤁
kâthab
that is 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 8:34 · 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 HTd/Vqsmsa
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 | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | that is written |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3789-06
the written one
| Morphological Notes | Qal passive participle, masculine singular absolute, with definite article. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal passive participle masculine singular denotes something that has been written or inscribed. The definite article הַ marks it as a specific written entity, hence "the written one." |
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