יָכְלָ֣ה
𐤉𐤊𐤋𐤄
yâkôl
could she
To be able, to have capacity, power, or ability to do or accomplish something. The word is used both in reference to physical capability and mental, legal, or moral ability, including the notion of being able to endure, withstand, or prevail in various situations. It may refer to overcoming opposition or obstacles, prevailing in a contest or struggle, or possessing the strength necessary for a task.
Exodus 2:3 · Word #2
Lexicon H3201
| Lemma | יָכֹל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤊𐤋 |
| Transliteration | yâkôl |
| Strong's | H3201 |
| Definition | To be able, to have capacity, power, or ability to do or accomplish something. The word is used both in reference to physical capability and mental, legal, or moral ability, including the notion of being able to endure, withstand, or prevail in various situations. It may refer to overcoming opposition or obstacles, prevailing in a contest or struggle, or possessing the strength necessary for a task. |
Morphology HVqp3fs
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 | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | could she |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3201-14
she was able
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, perfect (suffix conjugation), 3rd person feminine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal perfect 3rd feminine singular expresses a completed state or act of possessing ability or capacity. "She was able" directly reflects the root idea of capacity or prevailing strength in a completed action. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
she was able
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 fits the context; the verb form is feminine singular, referring to the mother. No adjustment needed. |