יָכִ֥ין
𐤉𐤊𐤉𐤍
kûwn
establishes
To be firm, stable, or securely established; to be prepared or made ready; to set up, fix, or make firm. The verb conveys the notion of causing something to acquire firmness, stability, or readiness, whether referring to a physical object being made secure, a plan being put into order, an individual being equipped or made ready, or an abstract concept such as a reign, purpose, or word being established. In its causative stems (Hiphil/Niphil), it conveys the idea of preparing, establishing, appointing, or confirming something or someone.
Proverbs 16:9 · Word #6
Lexicon H3559
| Lemma | כּוּן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | kûwn |
| Strong's | H3559 |
| Definition | To be firm, stable, or securely established; to be prepared or made ready; to set up, fix, or make firm. The verb conveys the notion of causing something to acquire firmness, stability, or readiness, whether referring to a physical object being made secure, a plan being put into order, an individual being equipped or made ready, or an abstract concept such as a reign, purpose, or word being established. In its causative stems (Hiphil/Niphil), it conveys the idea of preparing, establishing, appointing, or confirming something or someone. |
Morphology HVhi3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | h — Hiphil — Causative 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 | establishes |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3559-75
he makes firm
| Morphological Notes | Hiphil imperfect, 3rd person masculine singular of כון; causative action with ongoing or incomplete aspect. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Hiphil stem gives a causative sense, indicating that he causes something to become firm or established. "He makes firm" preserves the root idea of stability while reflecting the 3rd person masculine singular imperfect form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
he will establish
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "makes firm". |