הַ/קֹּרֵ֣א
𐤄/𐤒𐤓𐤀
qârâʼ
the-(one)-calling
To call, summon, or proclaim, often with emphasis on vocalizing or naming. The verb encompasses acts of calling out to someone, summoning individuals or groups, proclaiming public announcements, giving names, reading texts aloud, and, in metaphorical use, inviting or beseeching. Its semantic range includes the formal or ritual declaration of names, reading sacred texts, and making proclamations to gatherings.
Amos 9:6 · Word #9
Lexicon H7121
| Lemma | קָרָא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤓𐤀 |
| Transliteration | qârâʼ |
| Strong's | H7121 |
| Definition | To call, summon, or proclaim, often with emphasis on vocalizing or naming. The verb encompasses acts of calling out to someone, summoning individuals or groups, proclaiming public announcements, giving names, reading texts aloud, and, in metaphorical use, inviting or beseeching. Its semantic range includes the formal or ritual declaration of names, reading sacred texts, and making proclamations to gatherings. |
Morphology HTd/Vqrmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | r — Participle Active — The one doing the action |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the-(one)-calling |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7121-09
the calling one
| Morphological Notes | Qal active participle, masculine singular absolute, with definite article (הַ + קֹרֵא). |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is a Qal masculine singular active participle with the definite article, indicating "the one who calls/proclaims." Rendering it as "the calling one" preserves both the active verbal force of the Qal stem and the participial sense. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the calling one
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'the calling one' correctly renders the participle for 'the one calling' or 'the caller', which fits the function in context. |