הִכּ֥וֹן
𐤄𐤊𐤅𐤍
kûwn
prepare
To be firm, stable, or securely established; to be prepared or made ready; to set up, fix, or make firm. The verb conveys the notion of causing something to acquire firmness, stability, or readiness, whether referring to a physical object being made secure, a plan being put into order, an individual being equipped or made ready, or an abstract concept such as a reign, purpose, or word being established. In its causative stems (Hiphil/Niphil), it conveys the idea of preparing, establishing, appointing, or confirming something or someone.
Amos 4:12 · Word #11
Lexicon H3559
| Lemma | כּוּן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | kûwn |
| Strong's | H3559 |
| Definition | To be firm, stable, or securely established; to be prepared or made ready; to set up, fix, or make firm. The verb conveys the notion of causing something to acquire firmness, stability, or readiness, whether referring to a physical object being made secure, a plan being put into order, an individual being equipped or made ready, or an abstract concept such as a reign, purpose, or word being established. In its causative stems (Hiphil/Niphil), it conveys the idea of preparing, establishing, appointing, or confirming something or someone. |
Morphology HVNv2ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | N — Niphal — Simple passive or reflexive |
| Conjugation | v — Imperative — A command |
| Person | 2 — 2nd person — Second person ("you") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | prepare |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3559-20
Be firmly established
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Niphal stem, imperative, 2nd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Niphal stem conveys a passive/reflexive sense of entering a state of firmness or stability. As a 2nd masculine singular imperative, it commands the addressee to come into a state of being firmly established or made ready. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Be firmly established
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "prepare". |