הוֹדַ֣ע
𐤄𐤅𐤃𐤏
yâdaʻ
is-made-known
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.
Leviticus 4:28 · Word #2
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 HVHp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | H — Hophal — Causative passive |
| 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 | is-made-known |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3045-22
was made known
| Morphological Notes | Verb; Hophal (causative passive) stem; perfect conjugation; 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Hophal stem is the causative passive of ידע, meaning "to cause to know" in Hiphil; thus Hophal conveys "to be caused to know" or "to be made known." The perfect 3ms form indicates a completed action affecting a masculine singular subject. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
was caused to be known
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Standardized from "was made known". |