יְנַחֵ֛שׁ
𐤉𐤍𐤇𐤔
nâchash
can divine
To practice divination or augury; to seek to foretell or uncover hidden knowledge through ritual, signs, or interpretation of omens. The verb is primarily used for illicit practices of interpreting signs, typically associated with predicting the future or deciphering divine will, and is often connected with forbidden or foreign ritual activities. Occasionally, it carries the nuance of closely observing or seeking to discover through inference, especially in narrative or idiomatic use.
Genesis 44:15 · Word #13
Lexicon H5172
| Lemma | נָחַשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤇𐤔 |
| Transliteration | nâchash |
| Strong's | H5172 |
| Definition | To practice divination or augury; to seek to foretell or uncover hidden knowledge through ritual, signs, or interpretation of omens. The verb is primarily used for illicit practices of interpreting signs, typically associated with predicting the future or deciphering divine will, and is often connected with forbidden or foreign ritual activities. Occasionally, it carries the nuance of closely observing or seeking to discover through inference, especially in narrative or idiomatic use. |
Morphology HVpi3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | p — Piel — Intensive active |
| Conjugation | i — Imperfect — Incomplete or ongoing action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | can divine |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5172-08
he will practice divination
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Piel stem (intensive), imperfect conjugation, 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Piel stem conveys an intensive or deliberate action, fitting the sense of actively engaging in divinatory practice. The imperfect 3ms form indicates ongoing or future action by a masculine singular subject, hence "he will practice divination." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
he will divine
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Standardized from "he will practice divination". |