וּ֝/מֹדָ֗ע
𐤅/𐤌𐤃𐤏
môwdaʻ
and kinswoman
A person with whom one is familiar through social or family connection, typically emphasizing a recognized relationship rather than close intimacy; specifically, a relative or kinswoman by acquaintance, but may also refer generally to an associate or someone known to the community. The term can denote a kin-related connection or one established through shared community ties, depending on context.
Proverbs 7:4 · Word #5
Lexicon H4129
| Lemma | מוֹדַע |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤅𐤃𐤏 |
| Transliteration | môwdaʻ |
| Strong's | H4129 |
| Definition | A person with whom one is familiar through social or family connection, typically emphasizing a recognized relationship rather than close intimacy; specifically, a relative or kinswoman by acquaintance, but may also refer generally to an associate or someone known to the community. The term can denote a kin-related connection or one established through shared community ties, depending on context. |
Morphology HC/Ncmsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and kinswoman |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4129-02
and an acquaintance
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular absolute with prefixed conjunction ו ('and'). |
| Rendering Rationale | Derived from ידע ('to know'), מודע denotes 'one known'—a person recognized through familiarity or kin connection. The masculine singular absolute noun with prefixed conjunction ו is rendered concisely as 'and an acquaintance.' |
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