נִכְסֹ֥ף
𐤍𐤊𐤎𐤐
kâçaph
you longed
To yearn for, desire intensely, or long after something or someone; in some contexts, to be consumed with longing to the point of emotional or physical distress. The term can extend to express being overwhelmed by desire, including deep affection, strong yearning, or even covetousness, depending on the object and context. In rare uses, the root can also refer to becoming pale due to strong emotion, such as longing or fear.
Genesis 31:30 · Word #5
Lexicon H3700
| Lemma | כָּסַף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤎𐤐 |
| Transliteration | kâçaph |
| Strong's | H3700 |
| Definition | To yearn for, desire intensely, or long after something or someone; in some contexts, to be consumed with longing to the point of emotional or physical distress. The term can extend to express being overwhelmed by desire, including deep affection, strong yearning, or even covetousness, depending on the object and context. In rare uses, the root can also refer to becoming pale due to strong emotion, such as longing or fear. |
Morphology HVNa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | N — Niphal — Simple passive or reflexive |
| Conjugation | a — Infinitive Absolute — Emphasizes the verb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | you longed |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3700-04
to be consumed with longing
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Niphal stem, infinitive absolute; expresses the verbal idea in intensified or absolute form with passive/reflexive nuance. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Niphal stem conveys a passive or reflexive sense, indicating being overtaken or affected by intense yearning. As an infinitive absolute, it expresses the verbal idea in its pure, intensified form—thus "to be consumed with longing" preserves both the root sense and stem nuance. |
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