שַׁתּוּ֮

𐤔𐤕𐤅

shâthath

they are appointed

To place, set, lay down, or arrange an object or foundation in a particular position. The verb most often refers to the deliberate placing of something physical (such as laying a foundation for a building), but it can also be used more generally for arranging items or setting them in order. In reflexive or passive voice, it can mean to be laid or to be set in place, often with reference to objects rather than persons.

H8371

Psalms 49:15 · Word #3

Lexicon H8371

Lemmaשָׁתַת
Lemma (Paleo)𐤔𐤕𐤕
Transliterationshâthath
Strong'sH8371
DefinitionTo place, set, lay down, or arrange an object or foundation in a particular position. The verb most often refers to the deliberate placing of something physical (such as laying a foundation for a building), but it can also be used more generally for arranging items or setting them in order. In reflexive or passive voice, it can mean to be laid or to be set in place, often with reference to objects rather than persons.

Morphology HVqp3cp All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state
Binyan q — Qal — Simple active
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

Phrasethey are appointed

SIBI-P1 Translation H8371-01

they set

Morphological NotesVerb, Qal stem, perfect (suffix conjugation), 3rd person common plural.
Rendering RationaleQal perfect 3rd person common plural denotes a completed simple action by a plural subject. "They set" preserves the broad root sense of placing or establishing without narrowing the semantic range.

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SILEX v2

SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)

they are set

Same as P1No — adjusted for context
RationaleClarified P1 from 'they set' to 'they are set' to reflect passive/impersonal sense in context, fitting the imagery of being appointed or destined for death.
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