יְקָ֣רָה
𐤉𐤒𐤓𐤄
yâqâr
more precious
Valuable, precious, or esteemed—something (object, person, or quality) regarded as having high worth, rarity, or importance. May refer to material value (precious stones, costly goods), personal qualities (honor, esteem), or social standing (high status, renown).
Proverbs 3:15 · Word #1
Lexicon H3368
| Lemma | יָקָר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤒𐤓 |
| Transliteration | yâqâr |
| Strong's | H3368 |
| Definition | Valuable, precious, or esteemed—something (object, person, or quality) regarded as having high worth, rarity, or importance. May refer to material value (precious stones, costly goods), personal qualities (honor, esteem), or social standing (high status, renown). |
Morphology HAafsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | more precious |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3368-06
precious
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective denotes that which is weighty in worth—highly valued or esteemed. As a feminine singular absolute form, it describes a single feminine noun as possessing precious or esteemed quality. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
precious
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | The SIBI-P1 rendering 'precious' is correct and contextually accurate for יְקָרָה. It matches both meaning and grammar in the verse. |