חָר֖וּת
𐤇𐤓𐤅𐤕
chârath
engraved
To engrave, carve, or inscribe by incising or cutting, especially onto a hard surface such as stone, metal, or wood. The verb denotes the action of marking a surface through deliberate cutting, often for the purpose of recording information, producing art, or signifying ownership. Depending on context, it can refer to both the physical act of engraving and the resulting engraved object or inscription.
Exodus 32:16 · Word #9
Lexicon H2801
| Lemma | חָרַת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤓𐤕 |
| Transliteration | chârath |
| Strong's | H2801 |
| Definition | To engrave, carve, or inscribe by incising or cutting, especially onto a hard surface such as stone, metal, or wood. The verb denotes the action of marking a surface through deliberate cutting, often for the purpose of recording information, producing art, or signifying ownership. Depending on context, it can refer to both the physical act of engraving and the resulting engraved object or inscription. |
Morphology HVqsmsa
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 | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | engraved |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2801-01
engraved
| Morphological Notes | Qal passive participle, masculine singular, absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal passive participle masculine singular denotes something that has been acted upon by cutting or incising. "Engraved" preserves the root sense of deliberate incision while reflecting the passive, adjectival form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
engraved
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Engraved' is correct in context as it describes the act of writing on the stone tablets; P1 is sufficiently accurate and context-appropriate. |