וְ/נָ֣שְׁקָה
𐤅/𐤍𐤔𐤒𐤄
nâshaq
and kissed
To touch in a way that expresses affection, respect, greeting, or fealty; to make physical contact, especially with the lips, as in a kiss. In certain contexts, the verb also denotes the act of arming or equipping (especially with weapons), suggesting the notion of fastening, attaching, or preparing for battle. In its primary sense, נָשַׁק describes a greeting or sign of affection—typically a kiss—between individuals (family, friends) or as an act of homage. In secondary military contexts, the term carries the sense of 'to arm oneself,' 'to be equipped.'
Proverbs 7:13 · Word #3
Lexicon H5401
| Lemma | נָשַׁק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤔𐤒 |
| Transliteration | nâshaq |
| Strong's | H5401 |
| Definition | To touch in a way that expresses affection, respect, greeting, or fealty; to make physical contact, especially with the lips, as in a kiss. In certain contexts, the verb also denotes the act of arming or equipping (especially with weapons), suggesting the notion of fastening, attaching, or preparing for battle. In its primary sense, נָשַׁק describes a greeting or sign of affection—typically a kiss—between individuals (family, friends) or as an act of homage. In secondary military contexts, the term carries the sense of 'to arm oneself,' 'to be equipped.' |
Morphology HC/Vqq3fs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | q — Sequential Perfect — Perfect with waw-consecutive, continuing a narrative |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and kissed |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5401-17
and she kissed
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, sequential perfect (vav-consecutive), 3rd person feminine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal stem expresses the simple active sense of making close contact, most commonly a kiss as an affectionate or honoring touch. The sequential perfect with prefixed conjunction indicates past narrative sequence, and the 3rd feminine singular form is reflected in "she kissed." |
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