תַּבֵּ֧ט
𐤕𐤁𐤈
nâbaṭ
look
To look, gaze, or observe with intent or attention; to fix one's gaze on something or someone, often with a sense of consideration, contemplation, or purposeful perception. The word can denote both literal and metaphorical acts of looking: physically turning the eyes toward an object, or regarding something in a thoughtful or evaluative manner. In some contexts, it connotes attentive observation (often with intent to respond), and in others, it can imply viewing with favor, respect, or concern.
1 Samuel 16:7 · Word #6
Lexicon H5027
| Lemma | נָבַט |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤁𐤈 |
| Transliteration | nâbaṭ |
| Strong's | H5027 |
| Definition | To look, gaze, or observe with intent or attention; to fix one's gaze on something or someone, often with a sense of consideration, contemplation, or purposeful perception. The word can denote both literal and metaphorical acts of looking: physically turning the eyes toward an object, or regarding something in a thoughtful or evaluative manner. In some contexts, it connotes attentive observation (often with intent to respond), and in others, it can imply viewing with favor, respect, or concern. |
Morphology HVhj2ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | h — Hiphil — Causative active |
| Conjugation | j — Jussive — Third-person wish or command |
| Person | 2 — 2nd person — Second person ("you") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | look |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5027-16
may you direct your gaze
| Morphological Notes | Hiphil (causative) verb, jussive, 2nd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Hiphil stem gives a causative nuance, shifting from simple looking to causing or directing one’s gaze. The jussive 2ms form expresses a volitional sense, rendered as “may you,” preserving both stem and mood. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
look
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | A direct prohibitive fits this jussive form: 'not look.' 'May you direct your gaze' is needlessly verbose. 'Look' matches the context and Hebrew. |