רָ֑צוּ
𐤓𐤑𐤅
rûwts
ran
To move swiftly on foot, typically in the sense of running or hurrying. The verb is used both literally, for physical running by people or animals, and metaphorically, to indicate rapid action, eagerness, or purposeful movement, such as rushing to deliver news or to perform a task. It may also refer to official messengers, couriers, or guards who physically run in the performance of their duties. In some contexts, it can imply fleeing or escaping swiftly, or moving rapidly in pursuit or in service.
Jeremiah 23:21 · Word #6
Lexicon H7323
| Lemma | רוּץ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤅𐤑 |
| Transliteration | rûwts |
| Strong's | H7323 |
| Definition | To move swiftly on foot, typically in the sense of running or hurrying. The verb is used both literally, for physical running by people or animals, and metaphorically, to indicate rapid action, eagerness, or purposeful movement, such as rushing to deliver news or to perform a task. It may also refer to official messengers, couriers, or guards who physically run in the performance of their duties. In some contexts, it can imply fleeing or escaping swiftly, or moving rapidly in pursuit or in service. |
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 | ran |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7323-15
they ran
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, perfect conjugation, 3rd person common plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal perfect 3rd person common plural form denotes a completed action performed by multiple subjects. "They ran" directly reflects the root sense of swift movement on foot and preserves the plural morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
they ran
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is accurate and contextually consistent with the narrative action described. |