יכין
𐤉𐤊𐤉𐤍
kûwn
makes sure
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 21:29 · Word #7
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 | makes sure |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3559-81
he will make firm
| Morphological Notes | Hiphil imperfect, 3rd person masculine singular of כון; causative action of establishing or making firm. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Hiphil stem gives a causative sense, indicating that the subject causes something to become firm or established. The imperfect 3rd masculine singular form is rendered as "he will make firm," preserving both causation and singular masculine agency. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
he will make firm
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'he will make firm' matches the causal sense of 'ykhyn' (H3559) per the SILEX definition. No contextual adjustment needed. |