כָתַ֣בְתִּי
𐤊𐤕𐤁𐤕𐤉
kâthab
I written
To write, inscribe, or engrave symbols, letters, or words, whether on stone, metal, parchment, or other materials. Refers primarily to the act of setting information down for the purpose of communication, recording, legal formalization, or instruction. In extended senses, includes describing, making a written record, or prescribing a rule or decree.
Proverbs 22:20 · Word #2
Lexicon H3789
| Lemma | כָּתַב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤕𐤁 |
| Transliteration | kâthab |
| Strong's | H3789 |
| Definition | To write, inscribe, or engrave symbols, letters, or words, whether on stone, metal, parchment, or other materials. Refers primarily to the act of setting information down for the purpose of communication, recording, legal formalization, or instruction. In extended senses, includes describing, making a written record, or prescribing a rule or decree. |
Morphology HVqp1cs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | p — Perfect — Completed action |
| Person | 1 — 1st person — First person ("I" / "we") |
| Gender | c — Common — Common (both genders) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | I written |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3789-23
I wrote
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, perfect (suffix conjugation), 1st person common singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal stem expresses the simple active action of setting down writing, and the perfect 1st person singular marks a completed action performed by the speaker. "I wrote" preserves the core act of inscribing or recording inherent in the root כתב. |
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