צִפִּ֔ינוּ
𐤑𐤐𐤉𐤍𐤅
tsâphâh
we watched
To keep watch, observe attentively, or look out; indicates the act of carefully watching over something or someone, often with an implication of vigilance, anticipation, or expectation. The verb applies to watching for danger, observing events or individuals, or figuratively anticipating future outcomes. In certain contexts, can denote the function of a watchman, sentinel, or guard, with associated responsibilities to report, warn, or react. Also used to describe observing, noticing, or paying close attention, especially with a sense of heightened alertness.
Lamentations 4:17 · Word #9
Lexicon H6822
| Lemma | צָפָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤐𐤄 |
| Transliteration | tsâphâh |
| Strong's | H6822 |
| Definition | To keep watch, observe attentively, or look out; indicates the act of carefully watching over something or someone, often with an implication of vigilance, anticipation, or expectation. The verb applies to watching for danger, observing events or individuals, or figuratively anticipating future outcomes. In certain contexts, can denote the function of a watchman, sentinel, or guard, with associated responsibilities to report, warn, or react. Also used to describe observing, noticing, or paying close attention, especially with a sense of heightened alertness. |
Morphology HVpp1cp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | p — Piel — Intensive active |
| Conjugation | p — Perfect — Completed action |
| Person | 1 — 1st person — First person ("I" / "we") |
| Gender | c — Common — Common (both genders) |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
Common Translation
| Phrase | we watched |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6822-11
we kept vigilant watch
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Piel stem (intensive), perfect conjugation, 1st person common plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Piel stem intensifies the action of watching, conveying deliberate, attentive vigilance. The perfect 1st person common plural form is rendered as a completed past action: "we kept vigilant watch." |
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