וְ/יִכָּתְב֣וּ/ן
𐤅/𐤉𐤊𐤕𐤁𐤅/𐤍
kâthab
that they might be written
To write, inscribe, or engrave symbols, letters, or words, whether on stone, metal, parchment, or other materials. Refers primarily to the act of setting information down for the purpose of communication, recording, legal formalization, or instruction. In extended senses, includes describing, making a written record, or prescribing a rule or decree.
Job 19:23 · Word #4
Lexicon H3789
| Lemma | כָּתַב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤕𐤁 |
| Transliteration | kâthab |
| Strong's | H3789 |
| Definition | To write, inscribe, or engrave symbols, letters, or words, whether on stone, metal, parchment, or other materials. Refers primarily to the act of setting information down for the purpose of communication, recording, legal formalization, or instruction. In extended senses, includes describing, making a written record, or prescribing a rule or decree. |
Morphology HC/VNi3mp/Sn
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | N — Niphal — Simple passive or reflexive |
| Conjugation | i — Imperfect — Incomplete or ongoing action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
Common Translation
| Phrase | that they might be written |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3789-59
they will be inscribed
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Niphal (passive/reflexive) stem; imperfect; 3rd person masculine plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Niphal stem conveys a passive sense of the root כתב, indicating that the subjects undergo the action of writing or engraving. The imperfect 3rd person masculine plural is reflected in "they will be," preserving both number and verbal aspect. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
they would be written
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | The optative context suggests 'they would be written' fits better than the indicative 'they will be inscribed'. |