צַ֚ו
𐤑𐤅
tsâvâh
Command
To command or give an order, typically involving an authoritative directive from a person in a position of authority to a subordinate. The verb is used with the sense of placing a binding requirement or summons upon the recipient; it may also denote appointing someone to a role or task, enjoining specific duties, or instructing about what is to be done. In more extended usage, it can refer to arranging, setting things in order, or commissioning, depending on context.
Numbers 5:2 · Word #1
Lexicon H6680
| Lemma | צָוָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤅𐤄 |
| Transliteration | tsâvâh |
| Strong's | H6680 |
| Definition | To command or give an order, typically involving an authoritative directive from a person in a position of authority to a subordinate. The verb is used with the sense of placing a binding requirement or summons upon the recipient; it may also denote appointing someone to a role or task, enjoining specific duties, or instructing about what is to be done. In more extended usage, it can refer to arranging, setting things in order, or commissioning, depending on context. |
Morphology HVpv2ms
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 | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Command |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6680-15
Command!
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Piel stem (intensive), imperative, 2nd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Piel stem intensifies the root צוה, conveying an authoritative, binding directive. As a 2nd person masculine singular imperative, it is a direct command addressed to one male individual. |
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