יְכַזֵּ֑ב
𐤉𐤊𐤆𐤁
kâzab
will lie
To speak falsely, to lie, to deceive by falsehood, or to fail to meet expectations; the verb denotes deliberate untruth and can extend metaphorically to disappointing or unreliable outcomes. The primary meaning is intentional misrepresentation or falsehood, whether in speech, actions, or fulfillment of a promise.
Proverbs 14:5 · Word #4
Lexicon H3576
| Lemma | כָּזַב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤆𐤁 |
| Transliteration | kâzab |
| Strong's | H3576 |
| Definition | To speak falsely, to lie, to deceive by falsehood, or to fail to meet expectations; the verb denotes deliberate untruth and can extend metaphorically to disappointing or unreliable outcomes. The primary meaning is intentional misrepresentation or falsehood, whether in speech, actions, or fulfillment of a promise. |
Morphology HVpi3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | p — Piel — Intensive active |
| Conjugation | i — Imperfect — Incomplete or ongoing action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | will lie |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3576-12
he will deal falsely
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Piel stem (intensive/active), imperfect conjugation, 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Piel stem intensifies the verbal action, conveying active, deliberate falsehood or deception. The imperfect 3rd masculine singular is rendered as "he will deal falsely," preserving both the masculine singular subject and the active force of intentional misrepresentation inherent in the root. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
he will lie
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'he will deal falsely' is literal, but in context of witness testimony, 'he will lie' more directly expresses the meaning, matching the common and SILEX definitions. |