חֲזֵ֖ית
𐤇𐤆𐤉𐤕
chăzâʼ
I have seen
To see, look at attentively, observe, or behold; to have a vision or perceive in a visionary or dreamlike state. Used both for literal sight (involving physical observation) and for seeing visions or experiencing dreams (especially those with potential revelatory context). May also carry the sense of appearing or seeming (to someone).
Daniel 2:26 · Word #14
Lexicon H2370
| Lemma | חֲזָא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤆𐤀 |
| Transliteration | chăzâʼ |
| Strong's | H2370 |
| Definition | To see, look at attentively, observe, or behold; to have a vision or perceive in a visionary or dreamlike state. Used both for literal sight (involving physical observation) and for seeing visions or experiencing dreams (especially those with potential revelatory context). May also carry the sense of appearing or seeming (to someone). |
Morphology ATr
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | r — Relative — Relative |
Common Translation
| Phrase | I have seen |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2370-06
I beheld
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic verb, Peal (Qal equivalent), perfect 1cs; simple active completed action, "I saw/beheld." |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is Aramaic Peal (simple active) perfect, first person common singular, expressing completed action: "I beheld." "Beheld" preserves the root sense of attentive or visionary seeing without limiting it to ordinary sight. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
I have seen
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Beheld' is a possible rendering, but in context (king referring to his dream) 'I have seen' better communicates the experiential participle aspect. |