יְדָ֣ע/וֹ
𐤉𐤃𐤏/𐤅
yâdaʻ
knows it
To know, perceive, or recognize through observation, experience, or relationship. The verb denotes a spectrum from simple perceptual knowledge (to see, notice, or learn) to more abstract understanding (intellectual knowledge, discernment, wisdom) and even intimate acquaintance (personal relationship, sexual intimacy). Used of both concrete, observable knowledge (e.g., knowing a fact or event) and relational, experiential knowledge (knowing a person or deity). Extended uses include to be skilled, to appoint, and to declare or make known.
Job 28:7 · Word #3
Lexicon H3045
| Lemma | יָדַע |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤃𐤏 |
| Transliteration | yâdaʻ |
| Strong's | H3045 |
| Definition | To know, perceive, or recognize through observation, experience, or relationship. The verb denotes a spectrum from simple perceptual knowledge (to see, notice, or learn) to more abstract understanding (intellectual knowledge, discernment, wisdom) and even intimate acquaintance (personal relationship, sexual intimacy). Used of both concrete, observable knowledge (e.g., knowing a fact or event) and relational, experiential knowledge (knowing a person or deity). Extended uses include to be skilled, to appoint, and to declare or make known. |
Morphology HVqp3ms/Sp3ms
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 | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | knows it |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3045-164
he knew him
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, perfect (completed action), 3rd person masculine singular with 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal perfect 3ms form denotes a completed act of knowing or recognizing performed by a masculine singular subject. The 3ms pronominal suffix is preserved as "him," maintaining both subject and object morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
knows it
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 ('he knew him') is incorrect in context and pronoun choice; the context requires a more general present tense (knows) and neutral object ('it') referring to the path. Corrected to 'knows it'. |