הַבֶּט
𐤄𐤁𐤈
nâbaṭ
Look
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.
Genesis 15:5 · Word #5
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 HVhv2ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | h — Hiphil — Causative active |
| Conjugation | v — Imperative — A command |
| Person | 2 — 2nd person — Second person ("you") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Look |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5027-03
cause yourself to gaze
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Hiphil stem (causative), imperative, 2nd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Hiphil stem expresses a causative action, and as a 2nd person masculine singular imperative it commands the addressee to actively direct or cause his gaze toward something. "Cause yourself to gaze" preserves both the causative nuance and the intentional focus inherent in the root נבט. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
cause yourself to look
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "look". |