יִגְעַ֨ר
𐤉𐤂𐤏𐤓
gâʻar
rebuke
To rebuke forcefully, to express strong disapproval or reprimand, often with the intention of restraining, subduing, or correcting behavior. The verb denotes a sharp verbal or commanding intervention, whether directed at a person, group, or even supernatural entity. In various contexts, it can refer to divine rebuke, authoritative human correction, or even commanding non-human forces (such as the sea or evil spirits).
Zechariah 3:2 · Word #5
Lexicon H1605
| Lemma | גָּעַר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤏𐤓 |
| Transliteration | gâʻar |
| Strong's | H1605 |
| Definition | To rebuke forcefully, to express strong disapproval or reprimand, often with the intention of restraining, subduing, or correcting behavior. The verb denotes a sharp verbal or commanding intervention, whether directed at a person, group, or even supernatural entity. In various contexts, it can refer to divine rebuke, authoritative human correction, or even commanding non-human forces (such as the sea or evil spirits). |
Morphology HVqj3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | j — Jussive — Third-person wish or command |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | rebuke |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1605-10
may he sharply rebuke
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, jussive conjugation, 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal stem preserves the simple active sense of issuing a forceful rebuke. The jussive 3ms form is rendered with "may he," reflecting a volitional or directive nuance directed toward a masculine singular subject, while "sharply rebuke" captures the inherent intensity of the root גער. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
may he sharply rebuke
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately renders the jussive form and preserves the sharpness connoted in the verb; it closely follows the SILEX definition in its forcefulness. |