וְ/צַפִּ֖י
𐤅/𐤑𐤐𐤉
tsâphâh
and watch
To keep watch, observe attentively, or look out; indicates the act of carefully watching over something or someone, often with an implication of vigilance, anticipation, or expectation. The verb applies to watching for danger, observing events or individuals, or figuratively anticipating future outcomes. In certain contexts, can denote the function of a watchman, sentinel, or guard, with associated responsibilities to report, warn, or react. Also used to describe observing, noticing, or paying close attention, especially with a sense of heightened alertness.
Jeremiah 48:19 · Word #4
Lexicon H6822
| Lemma | צָפָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤐𐤄 |
| Transliteration | tsâphâh |
| Strong's | H6822 |
| Definition | To keep watch, observe attentively, or look out; indicates the act of carefully watching over something or someone, often with an implication of vigilance, anticipation, or expectation. The verb applies to watching for danger, observing events or individuals, or figuratively anticipating future outcomes. In certain contexts, can denote the function of a watchman, sentinel, or guard, with associated responsibilities to report, warn, or react. Also used to describe observing, noticing, or paying close attention, especially with a sense of heightened alertness. |
Morphology HC/Vpv2fs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | p — Piel — Intensive active |
| Conjugation | v — Imperative — A command |
| Person | 2 — 2nd person — Second person ("you") |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and watch |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6822-21
keep vigilant watch!
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Piel stem (intensive/active), imperative, 2nd person feminine singular; prefixed conjunction וְ on the surface form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Piel stem intensifies the action, conveying active, deliberate vigilance rather than casual looking. The imperative 2nd person feminine singular gives a direct command to a single female addressee. |
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