יִסְּרַ֥תּ/וּ
𐤉𐤎𐤓𐤕/𐤅
yâçar
she disciplined him
To discipline, train, or correct, with the aim of imparting instruction, guidance, or moral formation. The word encompasses both physical correction (such as punishment or chastisement) and verbal instruction or admonition, emphasizing formative discipline designed to result in moral, intellectual, or behavioral growth. While often translated 'chasten', 'discipline', or 'instruct', the nuance can include a range from punitive correction to nurturing guidance, depending on context.
Proverbs 31:1 · Word #6
Lexicon H3256
| Lemma | יָסַר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤎𐤓 |
| Transliteration | yâçar |
| Strong's | H3256 |
| Definition | To discipline, train, or correct, with the aim of imparting instruction, guidance, or moral formation. The word encompasses both physical correction (such as punishment or chastisement) and verbal instruction or admonition, emphasizing formative discipline designed to result in moral, intellectual, or behavioral growth. While often translated 'chasten', 'discipline', or 'instruct', the nuance can include a range from punitive correction to nurturing guidance, depending on context. |
Morphology HVpp3fs/Sp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | p — Piel — Intensive active |
| Conjugation | p — Perfect — Completed action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | she disciplined him |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3256-31
she disciplined him
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Piel stem (intensive), perfect, 3rd person feminine singular with 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Piel stem intensifies the action of the root יסר, conveying active, formative discipline. The perfect 3rd feminine singular with 3rd masculine singular suffix yields "she disciplined him." |
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