שֶׁ֖קֶר
𐤔𐤒𐤓
sheqer
false
A falsehood; something that is objectively untrue or deceptive, whether in speech, action, or appearance. The noun שֶׁקֶר primarily denotes a deliberate statement or assertion that does not align with reality, often with intent to mislead or deceive. In a broader sense, it encompasses any form of deceit or falseness, including misleading claims, fraudulent actions, and vain promises.
Zechariah 8:17 · Word #9
Lexicon H8267
| Lemma | שֶׁקֶר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤒𐤓 |
| Transliteration | sheqer |
| Strong's | H8267 |
| Definition | A falsehood; something that is objectively untrue or deceptive, whether in speech, action, or appearance. The noun שֶׁקֶר primarily denotes a deliberate statement or assertion that does not align with reality, often with intent to mislead or deceive. In a broader sense, it encompasses any form of deceit or falseness, including misleading claims, fraudulent actions, and vain promises. |
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 | false |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8267-11
falsehood
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; masculine; singular; absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שֶׁקֶר derives directly from the root meaning "to be false" or "to lie," and denotes the substance or result of falseness. As a masculine singular absolute noun, it is rendered concisely as "falsehood," preserving its abstract yet concrete sense of something objectively untrue or deceptive. |
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