הֹקַ֣ר
𐤄𐤒𐤓
yâqar
Let be seldom
To be valuable, esteemed, or regarded as precious, typically in a qualitative rather than a monetary sense. The verb denotes an inherent quality that makes someone or something highly esteemed, rare, or of great worth, frequently with a focus on honor or distinction. In causative forms (e.g., Hiphil), the word can mean to make something rare or scarce, or to esteem or honor someone or something.
Proverbs 25:17 · Word #1
Lexicon H3365
| Lemma | יָקַר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤒𐤓 |
| Transliteration | yâqar |
| Strong's | H3365 |
| Definition | To be valuable, esteemed, or regarded as precious, typically in a qualitative rather than a monetary sense. The verb denotes an inherent quality that makes someone or something highly esteemed, rare, or of great worth, frequently with a focus on honor or distinction. In causative forms (e.g., Hiphil), the word can mean to make something rare or scarce, or to esteem or honor someone or something. |
Morphology HVhv2ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | h — Hiphil — Causative active |
| Conjugation | v — Imperative — A command |
| Person | 2 — 2nd person — Second person ("you") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Let be seldom |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3365-01
Esteem highly!
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Hiphil (causative) stem, imperative, 2nd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Hiphil stem gives a causative sense, meaning to cause something to be regarded as precious or honored. The imperative masculine singular form expresses a direct command to cause something to be esteemed or treated as weighty and valuable. |
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