גָּזְל֖וּ
𐤂𐤆𐤋𐤅
gâzal
had seized
To seize, take away, or remove something by force, to rob or deprive unlawfully; in extended use, to flay or strip (e.g., skin or coverings). The root is used for the forcible taking of property, possessions, or even dignity, and can also refer to acts of despoiling or violent injustice.
Genesis 21:25 · Word #10
Lexicon H1497
| Lemma | גָּזַל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤆𐤋 |
| Transliteration | gâzal |
| Strong's | H1497 |
| Definition | To seize, take away, or remove something by force, to rob or deprive unlawfully; in extended use, to flay or strip (e.g., skin or coverings). The root is used for the forcible taking of property, possessions, or even dignity, and can also refer to acts of despoiling or violent injustice. |
Morphology HVqp3cp
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 | c — Common — Common (both genders) |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
Common Translation
| Phrase | had seized |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1497-04
they seized by force
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, perfect (suffix conjugation), 3rd person common plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal perfect 3rd person common plural indicates a completed action performed by "they." "Seized by force" preserves the root idea of violent taking or robbery inherent in גזל. |
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