תְּתַפֵּ֑שׂ

𐤕𐤕𐤐𐤔

tâphas

it can be grasped

To seize or lay hold of, to grasp or capture (often with physical force or intent), to handle skillfully, to wield an object (such as a tool or weapon), or to apprehend a person. In extended or metaphorical contexts, it means to take into custody, to arrest, or to acquire mastery over a subject or situation. The word can also denote occupying or taking possession of something, as well as gaining expertise or proficiency.

H8610

Proverbs 30:28 · Word #3

Lexicon H8610

Lemmaתָּפַשׂ
Lemma (Paleo)𐤕𐤐𐤔
Transliterationtâphas
Strong'sH8610
DefinitionTo seize or lay hold of, to grasp or capture (often with physical force or intent), to handle skillfully, to wield an object (such as a tool or weapon), or to apprehend a person. In extended or metaphorical contexts, it means to take into custody, to arrest, or to acquire mastery over a subject or situation. The word can also denote occupying or taking possession of something, as well as gaining expertise or proficiency.

Morphology HVpi2ms All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state
Binyan p — Piel — Intensive active
Conjugation i — Imperfect — Incomplete or ongoing action
Person 2 — 2nd person — Second person ("you")
Gender m — Masculine — Masculine
Number s — Singular — Singular

Common Translation

Phraseit can be grasped

SIBI-P1 Translation H8610-18

you will firmly seize

Morphological NotesVerb, Piel stem (intensive), imperfect (yiqtol), 2nd person masculine singular.
Rendering RationaleThe Piel stem intensifies the root idea of grasping, conveying a forceful or deliberate seizing. The imperfect 2ms form is rendered as "you will," preserving second masculine singular and the incomplete aspect.

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