וַ/תִּקְרֶאנָה֩
𐤅/𐤕𐤒𐤓𐤀𐤍𐤄
qârâʼ
and they called
To call, summon, or proclaim, often with emphasis on vocalizing or naming. The verb encompasses acts of calling out to someone, summoning individuals or groups, proclaiming public announcements, giving names, reading texts aloud, and, in metaphorical use, inviting or beseeching. Its semantic range includes the formal or ritual declaration of names, reading sacred texts, and making proclamations to gatherings.
Ruth 4:17 · Word #1
Lexicon H7121
| Lemma | קָרָא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤓𐤀 |
| Transliteration | qârâʼ |
| Strong's | H7121 |
| Definition | To call, summon, or proclaim, often with emphasis on vocalizing or naming. The verb encompasses acts of calling out to someone, summoning individuals or groups, proclaiming public announcements, giving names, reading texts aloud, and, in metaphorical use, inviting or beseeching. Its semantic range includes the formal or ritual declaration of names, reading sacred texts, and making proclamations to gatherings. |
Morphology HC/Vqw3fp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | w — Sequential Imperfect — Imperfect with waw-consecutive, narrating past events |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and they called |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7121-68
and they called out
| Morphological Notes | Qal sequential imperfect (wayyiqtol), 3rd person feminine plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal stem expresses the simple active sense of calling or proclaiming. The sequential imperfect (3rd person feminine plural) is reflected as "and they called out," preserving both the verbal action and the plural subject. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and they called out
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is already correct for the plural feminine form and context of the neighbor women calling out or proclaiming. No adjustment required. |