הַֽכֵּר
𐤄𐤊𐤓
nâkar
to show partiality
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.
Proverbs 28:21 · Word #1
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 HVha
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | h — Hiphil — Causative active |
| Conjugation | a — Infinitive Absolute — Emphasizes the verb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to show partiality |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5234-02
Recognize!
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Hiphil stem (causative), imperative, 2nd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Hiphil stem gives a causative nuance—bringing about recognition or making a distinction—while the imperative 2ms form issues a direct command to a singular male: to actively cause recognition or discernment. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
to show partiality
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | In context, H5234 in the causative (Hiphil) imperative means 'to show partiality,' not simply 'Recognize!' The SILEX definition and standard translations support this sense in Proverbs 28:21. |