וְ/הִבִּ֨יטוּ֙
𐤅/𐤄𐤁𐤉𐤈𐤅
nâbaṭ
and looked
To look, gaze, or observe with intent or attention; to fix one's gaze on something or someone, often with a sense of consideration, contemplation, or purposeful perception. The word can denote both literal and metaphorical acts of looking: physically turning the eyes toward an object, or regarding something in a thoughtful or evaluative manner. In some contexts, it connotes attentive observation (often with intent to respond), and in others, it can imply viewing with favor, respect, or concern.
Exodus 33:8 · Word #13
Lexicon H5027
| Lemma | נָבַט |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤁𐤈 |
| Transliteration | nâbaṭ |
| Strong's | H5027 |
| Definition | To look, gaze, or observe with intent or attention; to fix one's gaze on something or someone, often with a sense of consideration, contemplation, or purposeful perception. The word can denote both literal and metaphorical acts of looking: physically turning the eyes toward an object, or regarding something in a thoughtful or evaluative manner. In some contexts, it connotes attentive observation (often with intent to respond), and in others, it can imply viewing with favor, respect, or concern. |
Morphology HC/Vhq3cp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | h — Hiphil — Causative active |
| Conjugation | q — Sequential Perfect — Perfect with waw-consecutive, continuing a narrative |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | c — Common — Common (both genders) |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and looked |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5027-28
and they directed their gaze
| Morphological Notes | Verb; Hiphil (causative); sequential perfect; 3rd person common plural with prefixed conjunction וְ. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Hiphil stem gives a causative nuance, expressing the act of causing or directing one’s gaze. The 3rd person common plural sequential perfect is reflected in "and they directed," preserving both plurality and verbal force. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and they caused themselves to look
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "and they looked". |