נִכְּר֖וּ
𐤍𐤊𐤓𐤅
nâkar
are they recognized
To recognize or identify as distinct, often via careful observation or scrutiny; also to discern, perceive, or distinguish between people, objects, or conditions. The verb is further used in contexts of feigning ignorance, disguising oneself or acting as a stranger, as well as alienating or estranging oneself from another. In some usages, it pertains to showing partiality or special regard.
Lamentations 4:8 · Word #5
Lexicon H5234
| Lemma | נָכַר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤊𐤓 |
| Transliteration | nâkar |
| Strong's | H5234 |
| Definition | To recognize or identify as distinct, often via careful observation or scrutiny; also to discern, perceive, or distinguish between people, objects, or conditions. The verb is further used in contexts of feigning ignorance, disguising oneself or acting as a stranger, as well as alienating or estranging oneself from another. In some usages, it pertains to showing partiality or special regard. |
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
| Phrase | are they recognized |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5234-14
were recognized
| Morphological Notes | Verb; Niphal stem (passive/reflexive); perfect conjugation; 3rd person common plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Niphal stem here functions in a passive/reflexive sense from the root נכר, conveying being recognized or identified as distinct. The perfect 3rd person common plural form is reflected by the past plural rendering "were recognized." |
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