אֲיַסֵּ֥ר

𐤀𐤉𐤎𐤓

yâçar

will-chastise

To discipline, train, or correct, with the aim of imparting instruction, guidance, or moral formation. The word encompasses both physical correction (such as punishment or chastisement) and verbal instruction or admonition, emphasizing formative discipline designed to result in moral, intellectual, or behavioral growth. While often translated 'chasten', 'discipline', or 'instruct', the nuance can include a range from punitive correction to nurturing guidance, depending on context.

H3256

1 Kings 12:11 · Word #16

Lexicon H3256

Lemmaיָסַר
Lemma (Paleo)𐤉𐤎𐤓
Transliterationyâçar
Strong'sH3256
DefinitionTo discipline, train, or correct, with the aim of imparting instruction, guidance, or moral formation. The word encompasses both physical correction (such as punishment or chastisement) and verbal instruction or admonition, emphasizing formative discipline designed to result in moral, intellectual, or behavioral growth. While often translated 'chasten', 'discipline', or 'instruct', the nuance can include a range from punitive correction to nurturing guidance, depending on context.

Morphology HVpi1cs All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state
Binyan p — Piel — Intensive active
Conjugation i — Imperfect — Incomplete or ongoing action
Person 1 — 1st person — First person ("I" / "we")
Gender c — Common — Common (both genders)
Number s — Singular — Singular

Common Translation

Phrasewill-chastise

SIBI-P1 Translation H3256-01

I will discipline

Morphological NotesVerb, Piel stem (intensive/active), imperfect conjugation, 1st person common singular.
Rendering RationaleThe rendering reflects the Piel stem’s active, intensive sense of carrying out formative correction. The first person singular imperfect is expressed as "I will," preserving person and number while conveying ongoing or future disciplinary action.

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SILEX v2

SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)

I will discipline

Same as P1Yes
RationaleP1 matches context: the verb is future tense, and 'discipline' matches the underlying Hebrew term's meaning.