יָר֖וּץ
𐤉𐤓𐤅𐤑
rûwts
runs
To move swiftly on foot, typically in the sense of running or hurrying. The verb is used both literally, for physical running by people or animals, and metaphorically, to indicate rapid action, eagerness, or purposeful movement, such as rushing to deliver news or to perform a task. It may also refer to official messengers, couriers, or guards who physically run in the performance of their duties. In some contexts, it can imply fleeing or escaping swiftly, or moving rapidly in pursuit or in service.
Proverbs 18:10 · Word #6
Lexicon H7323
| Lemma | רוּץ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤅𐤑 |
| Transliteration | rûwts |
| Strong's | H7323 |
| Definition | To move swiftly on foot, typically in the sense of running or hurrying. The verb is used both literally, for physical running by people or animals, and metaphorically, to indicate rapid action, eagerness, or purposeful movement, such as rushing to deliver news or to perform a task. It may also refer to official messengers, couriers, or guards who physically run in the performance of their duties. In some contexts, it can imply fleeing or escaping swiftly, or moving rapidly in pursuit or in service. |
Morphology HVqi3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple 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 | runs |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7323-30
he runs
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, imperfect (yiqtol), 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal imperfect 3rd masculine singular denotes simple, active motion in the future or habitual sense. "He runs" preserves the core idea of swift movement on foot inherent in רוץ without adding contextual nuance. |
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