תּוֹכְח֥וֹת
𐤕𐤅𐤊𐤇𐤅𐤕
tôwkêchâh
reproofs
Rebuke, reproof, or corrective argument delivered with the intention to bring about change or improvement, often with a sense of logical reasoning or constructive criticism. The term emphasizes the rational and verbal nature of the correction, rather than physical punishment. In various contexts, it can also connote instruction, admonition, or an articulated case made against someone to demonstrate their error.
Proverbs 6:23 · Word #8
Lexicon H8433
| Lemma | תּוֹכֵחָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤕𐤅𐤊𐤇𐤄 |
| Transliteration | tôwkêchâh |
| Strong's | H8433 |
| Definition | Rebuke, reproof, or corrective argument delivered with the intention to bring about change or improvement, often with a sense of logical reasoning or constructive criticism. The term emphasizes the rational and verbal nature of the correction, rather than physical punishment. In various contexts, it can also connote instruction, admonition, or an articulated case made against someone to demonstrate their error. |
Morphology HNcfpc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | reproofs |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8433-09
reasoned reproofs
| Morphological Notes | Feminine plural common noun in the absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The plural feminine noun form denotes multiple instances of corrective, verbal rebuke. "Reasoned reproofs" preserves the rational, argumentative force of the root יכח while reflecting the plural morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
reproofs
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'reproofs' is the standard contextual rendering here. 'reasoned reproofs' is more literal but not needed unless context calls for extra nuance. Standard translation fits the parallel poetic structure. |