יָ֭רָק
𐤉𐤓𐤒
yârâq
vegetables
A general term for edible green plants, especially those used as food, such as vegetables and leafy greens. In biblical usage, it typically refers to green plants or herbs, especially in contexts distinguishing types of food consumed. The term emphasizes the fresh, green, and living aspect of the plant, often contrasting with grains or flesh foods. It can denote any verdant or leafy produce suitable for eating, but is not specific to any one species.
Proverbs 15:17 · Word #3
Lexicon H3419
| Lemma | יָרָק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤓𐤒 |
| Transliteration | yârâq |
| Strong's | H3419 |
| Definition | A general term for edible green plants, especially those used as food, such as vegetables and leafy greens. In biblical usage, it typically refers to green plants or herbs, especially in contexts distinguishing types of food consumed. The term emphasizes the fresh, green, and living aspect of the plant, often contrasting with grains or flesh foods. It can denote any verdant or leafy produce suitable for eating, but is not specific to any one species. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | vegetables |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3419-03
he grew green
| Morphological Notes | Qal stem, perfect conjugation, 3rd person masculine singular verb. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal perfect 3ms form expresses a completed action or state in the simple stem, indicating that he became or was in a state of greenness. "He grew green" preserves the dynamic sense of becoming verdant inherent in the root. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
vegetables
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | The P1 'he grew green' is a verb and incorrect; the context and SILEX definition indicate this should be the noun 'vegetables', matching the intended meaning of edible green plants. |
| P1 Flag | P1 mapped to the wrong form/root—should be noun (vegetables), not verb. |