תִּשָּׁעֵֽן
𐤕𐤔𐤏𐤍
shâʻan
lean
To lean physically upon something for support; by extension, to depend or rely upon another, whether literally or figuratively. Used in contexts of resting physical weight, as well as metaphorically for trusting in a person, deity, or object.
Proverbs 3:5 · Word #9
Lexicon H8172
| Lemma | שָׁעַן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤏𐤍 |
| Transliteration | shâʻan |
| Strong's | H8172 |
| Definition | To lean physically upon something for support; by extension, to depend or rely upon another, whether literally or figuratively. Used in contexts of resting physical weight, as well as metaphorically for trusting in a person, deity, or object. |
Morphology HVNj2ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | N — Niphal — Simple passive or reflexive |
| Conjugation | j — Jussive — Third-person wish or command |
| Person | 2 — 2nd person — Second person ("you") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | lean |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8172-06
may you lean
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Niphal stem, jussive conjugation, 2nd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Niphal stem conveys a reflexive or middle sense, "to lean oneself" or "to place oneself in reliance." The jussive 2nd masculine singular form expresses volition or exhortation, hence "may you lean." |
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