תִּלְכְּד֑/וֹ
𐤕𐤋𐤊𐤃/𐤅
lâkad
let it catch him
To capture, seize, or take possession of a person, animal, territory, city, or object—typically through force, stratagem, or ensnarement. The verb denotes various processes of apprehension, whether in literal contexts (such as capturing cities or individuals, trapping animals or birds) or metaphorical uses (as in the heart or mind being captured by an idea, or 'taken' by deception or emotion). At times, it signifies the process of selecting or designating (as by lot).
Psalms 35:8 · Word #8
Lexicon H3920
| Lemma | לָכַד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤊𐤃 |
| Transliteration | lâkad |
| Strong's | H3920 |
| Definition | To capture, seize, or take possession of a person, animal, territory, city, or object—typically through force, stratagem, or ensnarement. The verb denotes various processes of apprehension, whether in literal contexts (such as capturing cities or individuals, trapping animals or birds) or metaphorical uses (as in the heart or mind being captured by an idea, or 'taken' by deception or emotion). At times, it signifies the process of selecting or designating (as by lot). |
Morphology HVqi3fs/Sp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | i — Imperfect — Incomplete or ongoing action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | let it catch him |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3920-16
she will capture him
| Morphological Notes | Qal imperfect, 3rd feminine singular + 3rd masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal imperfect 3rd feminine singular form expresses simple active action, while the 3rd masculine singular suffix marks the direct object. "She will capture him" preserves both the root sense of seizing/ensnaring and the full morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
let it catch him
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | The verb is jussive feminine; in context, 'let it catch him' or 'may it catch him' is appropriate. P1's 'she will capture him' loses this jussive sense. Opt for 'let it catch him'. |