צִוָּ֥ה
𐤑𐤅𐤄
tsivah
he commanded
a primitive root; (intensively) to constitute, enjoin; appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order.
Leviticus 9:21 · Word #12
Lexicon H6680
| Lemma | צָוָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤅𐤄 |
| Transliteration | tsâvâh |
| Strong's | H6680 |
| In-context | he commanded |
Morphology HVpp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | p — Piel — Intensive active |
| Conjugation | p — Perfect — Completed action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
SIBI-P1 H6680-17
he laid a charge
| Root | צוה (ṣ-w-h) |
| Core Meanings | charge, command, appoint, set in order, commission |
| Semantic Range | to command, enjoin, give orders, commission, appoint to a task, set in order, impose a charge or obligation |
| Conceptual Significance | This verb frequently describes YHWH issuing covenantal commands, highlighting divine authority and the binding nature of His instructions. It also frames human leadership and responsibility as the laying of a solemn charge, reinforcing the structured, ordered character of Israel’s covenant life. |
| Morphological Notes | Piel (intensive/causative-active) perfect, 3rd person masculine singular. The doubled middle consonant marks the Piel stem; the perfect form denotes completed action in narrative sequence. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Piel stem intensifies the root idea of placing or laying an obligation upon someone, conveying an authoritative charge. The perfect 3rd masculine singular form is reflected by "he," and "laid a charge" preserves the concrete sense of imposing a directive rather than merely giving advice. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root צוה (charge, command, appoint, set in order, commission)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H6680-01 |
atsaveh | I will lay a charge |
H6680-02 |
atsavekha | I solemnly charge you |
H6680-03 |
atsavenu | I firmly charge him |
Word Usage (496 occurrences of H6680)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 2:16 | וַ/יְצַו֙ | vayetsav | and commanded |
| Genesis 3:11 | צִוִּיתִ֛י/ךָ | tsivitikha | I commanded you |
| Genesis 3:17 | צִוִּיתִ֨י/ךָ֙ | tsivitikha | I commanded you |