שְׁקָרִ֣ים

𐤔𐤒𐤓𐤉𐤌

sheqer

false

A falsehood; something that is objectively untrue or deceptive, whether in speech, action, or appearance. The noun שֶׁקֶר primarily denotes a deliberate statement or assertion that does not align with reality, often with intent to mislead or deceive. In a broader sense, it encompasses any form of deceit or falseness, including misleading claims, fraudulent actions, and vain promises.

H8267

Proverbs 12:17 · Word #6

Lexicon H8267

Lemmaשֶׁקֶר
Lemma (Paleo)𐤔𐤒𐤓
Transliterationsheqer
Strong'sH8267
DefinitionA falsehood; something that is objectively untrue or deceptive, whether in speech, action, or appearance. The noun שֶׁקֶר primarily denotes a deliberate statement or assertion that does not align with reality, often with intent to mislead or deceive. In a broader sense, it encompasses any form of deceit or falseness, including misleading claims, fraudulent actions, and vain promises.

Morphology HNcmpa All morphology codes

Part of Speech N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea
Subtype c — Common — Common noun
Gender m — Masculine — Masculine
Number p — Plural — Plural
State a — Absolute — The noun stands independently

Common Translation

Phrasefalse

SIBI-P1 Translation H8267-10

falsehoods

Morphological NotesMasculine plural common noun, absolute state.
Rendering RationaleThe noun derives directly from the root meaning "to be false" and denotes the substance or instances of what is untrue or deceptive. The plural absolute form is preserved by rendering it as "falsehoods."

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