כְּתוּבָה֙
𐤊𐤕𐤅𐤁𐤄
kâthab
is written
To write, inscribe, or engrave symbols, letters, or words, whether on stone, metal, parchment, or other materials. Refers primarily to the act of setting information down for the purpose of communication, recording, legal formalization, or instruction. In extended senses, includes describing, making a written record, or prescribing a rule or decree.
Daniel 9:11 · Word #15
Lexicon H3789
| Lemma | כָּתַב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤕𐤁 |
| Transliteration | kâthab |
| Strong's | H3789 |
| Definition | To write, inscribe, or engrave symbols, letters, or words, whether on stone, metal, parchment, or other materials. Refers primarily to the act of setting information down for the purpose of communication, recording, legal formalization, or instruction. In extended senses, includes describing, making a written record, or prescribing a rule or decree. |
Morphology HVqsfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | s — Participle Passive — The one receiving the action |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | is written |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3789-20
written
| Morphological Notes | Qal passive participle, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | As a Qal passive participle feminine singular, the form denotes something that has been written or inscribed. The rendering "written" preserves the passive sense and reflects the adjectival participle form derived from the root meaning of inscribing or recording. |
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