וְ/יוֹכַ֣ח
𐤅/𐤉𐤅𐤊𐤇
yâkach
and-he-might-plead
To decide or judge (typically in a context of arbitration or dispute), to correct or reprove (provide moral guidance or censure), to reason or argue a case (engage in verbal contention with the aim of reaching resolution), or to demonstrate what is right. In causative forms, primarily used of making a determination in legal or interpersonal disputes, admonishing someone for misbehavior, or providing persuasive correction. The semantic range includes judicial arbitration, argumentation, moral rebuke, and convincing or showing someone the proper course of action.
Job 16:21 · Word #1
Lexicon H3198
| Lemma | יָכַח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤊𐤇 |
| Transliteration | yâkach |
| Strong's | H3198 |
| Definition | To decide or judge (typically in a context of arbitration or dispute), to correct or reprove (provide moral guidance or censure), to reason or argue a case (engage in verbal contention with the aim of reaching resolution), or to demonstrate what is right. In causative forms, primarily used of making a determination in legal or interpersonal disputes, admonishing someone for misbehavior, or providing persuasive correction. The semantic range includes judicial arbitration, argumentation, moral rebuke, and convincing or showing someone the proper course of action. |
Morphology HC/Vhi3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | h — Hiphil — Causative 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 | and-he-might-plead |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3198-27
and he will render judgment
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Hiphil stem (causative), imperfect conjugation, 3rd person masculine singular, with prefixed conjunction וְ (“and”). |
| Rendering Rationale | The Hiphil stem gives a causative sense—causing a matter to be decided or bringing judgment upon someone. The imperfect 3rd masculine singular with prefixed conjunction is reflected as "and he will," preserving both verbal aspect and person. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and he will plead
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Adjusted 'render judgment' to 'plead', as the verb's causative form here better fits the context of legal advocacy between parties. 'Render judgment' can be misleading since the action is more about arguing or interceding, not issuing a decision. |