צָפֹ֥ה
𐤑𐤐𐤄
tsâphâh
set the watch
To overlay or cover with a thin layer, particularly of metal; to coat a surface (such as wood or stone) with a metallic layer, usually for decorative or protective purposes. The verb typically denotes the action of adorning, plating, or sheathing objects with precious metals, most often gold or silver, but sometimes with other materials. The semantic range includes both literal acts of applying a metal or material covering and, less commonly, figurative uses referring to embellishment or beautification.
Isaiah 21:5 · Word #3
Lexicon H6823
| Lemma | צָפָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤐𐤄 |
| Transliteration | tsâphâh |
| Strong's | H6823 |
| Definition | To overlay or cover with a thin layer, particularly of metal; to coat a surface (such as wood or stone) with a metallic layer, usually for decorative or protective purposes. The verb typically denotes the action of adorning, plating, or sheathing objects with precious metals, most often gold or silver, but sometimes with other materials. The semantic range includes both literal acts of applying a metal or material covering and, less commonly, figurative uses referring to embellishment or beautification. |
Morphology HVqa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | a — Infinitive Absolute — Emphasizes the verb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | set the watch |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6823-05
to overlay
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, infinitive absolute; expresses the action of overlaying in its basic active sense. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal infinitive absolute expresses the verbal action in its pure form. "To overlay" directly reflects the root sense of covering or plating a surface, especially with metal, without adding contextual nuance. |
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