יָדְע֖וּ/ן
𐤉𐤃𐤏𐤅/𐤍
yâdaʻ
they knew
To know, perceive, or recognize through observation, experience, or relationship. The verb denotes a spectrum from simple perceptual knowledge (to see, notice, or learn) to more abstract understanding (intellectual knowledge, discernment, wisdom) and even intimate acquaintance (personal relationship, sexual intimacy). Used of both concrete, observable knowledge (e.g., knowing a fact or event) and relational, experiential knowledge (knowing a person or deity). Extended uses include to be skilled, to appoint, and to declare or make known.
Deuteronomy 8:16 · Word #6
Lexicon H3045
| Lemma | יָדַע |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤃𐤏 |
| Transliteration | yâdaʻ |
| Strong's | H3045 |
| Definition | To know, perceive, or recognize through observation, experience, or relationship. The verb denotes a spectrum from simple perceptual knowledge (to see, notice, or learn) to more abstract understanding (intellectual knowledge, discernment, wisdom) and even intimate acquaintance (personal relationship, sexual intimacy). Used of both concrete, observable knowledge (e.g., knowing a fact or event) and relational, experiential knowledge (knowing a person or deity). Extended uses include to be skilled, to appoint, and to declare or make known. |
Morphology HVqp3cp/Sn
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | p — Perfect — Completed action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | c — Common — Common (both genders) |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
Common Translation
| Phrase | they knew |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3045-143
they knew
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, perfect conjugation, 3rd person common plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal stem conveys simple active knowing or experiential recognition. The perfect 3rd person common plural form indicates a completed action performed by “they,” hence “they knew.” |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
they knew
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately reflects the verb form and tense in this context. |