לִקְחָ֑/הּ
𐤋𐤒𐤇/𐤄
leqach
fair speech
That which is received or taken, particularly in the sense of instruction, teaching, or insight. It encompasses a wide range of wisdom, including both true, valuable instruction and, in some contexts, persuasive or cunning speech. It typically denotes wisdom acquired through listening or learning but in some texts may have a negative connotation of seductive or manipulative persuasion.
Proverbs 7:21 · Word #3
Lexicon H3948
| Lemma | לֶקַח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤒𐤇 |
| Transliteration | leqach |
| Strong's | H3948 |
| Definition | That which is received or taken, particularly in the sense of instruction, teaching, or insight. It encompasses a wide range of wisdom, including both true, valuable instruction and, in some contexts, persuasive or cunning speech. It typically denotes wisdom acquired through listening or learning but in some texts may have a negative connotation of seductive or manipulative persuasion. |
Morphology HNcmsc/Sp3fs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | fair speech |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3948-02
her received-instruction
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun in construct state with 3rd feminine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | לֶקַח denotes that which is taken or received intellectually—instruction or teaching. The construct form with a 3rd feminine singular suffix specifies possession, yielding "her received-instruction," preserving both the root sense of reception and the morphology. |
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