הַ/כְּתָ֗ב
𐤄/𐤊𐤕𐤁
kâthâb
of the writing
A written document or inscription; an object or product of writing, encompassing records, documents, decrees, letters, or literary compositions. The term refers to physical writings as opposed to oral communication, ranging from brief inscriptions or notes to extended texts or scrolls.
Esther 8:13 · Word #2
Lexicon H3791
| Lemma | כָּתָב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤕𐤁 |
| Transliteration | kâthâb |
| Strong's | H3791 |
| Definition | A written document or inscription; an object or product of writing, encompassing records, documents, decrees, letters, or literary compositions. The term refers to physical writings as opposed to oral communication, ranging from brief inscriptions or notes to extended texts or scrolls. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of the writing |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3791-02
the written record
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in the absolute state with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun כָּתָב denotes the product of writing—something inscribed or recorded. The definite article הַ and masculine singular form are reflected in the concise rendering "the written record," preserving both definiteness and singular number. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the written record
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 correctly captures the sense of a physical document based on the semantic range; root is preserved. |