פִּקּ֘וּדֵ֤י יְהוָ֣ה יְ֭שָׁרִים מְשַׂמְּחֵי־לֵ֑ב מִצְוַ֥ת יְהוָ֥ה בָּ֝רָ֗ה מְאִירַ֥ת עֵינָֽיִם׃
The precepts of YHWH are upright, rejoicing the heart. The commandment of YHWH is pure, giving light to the eyes.
| # | Hebrew | Transliteration | Literal Gloss | Morph Tag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | פִּקּוּדֵי | piqqudei | “precepts of” | N(mp) construct |
| 2 | יְהוָה | YHWH | “YHWH” | Proper noun |
| 3 | יְשָׁרִים | yesharim | “upright” | Adj(mp) |
| 4 | מְשַׂמְּחֵי | mesammeḥei | “rejoicing” | Piel participle mp construct |
| 5 | לֵב | lev | “heart” | N(ms) |
| 6 | מִצְוַת | mitsvat | “commandment of” | N(fs) construct |
| 7 | יְהוָה | YHWH | “YHWH” | Proper noun |
| 8 | בָּרָה | barah | “pure” | Adj(fs) |
| 9 | מְאִירַת | meʾirat | “giving light” | Hiphil participle fs construct |
| 10 | עֵינָיִם | ʿeinayim | “eyes” | N(fd) |
Morphology
- פִּקּוּדֵי (piqqudei) – Root: פקד (paqad); Root Type: Strong; Form: Noun masculine plural construct (state: construct); Translation: “precepts of”; Notes: Refers to authoritative instructions or charges given by YHWH.
- יְהוָה (YHWH) – Root: הוה (hawah); Root Type: III-He (weak); Form: Proper noun; Translation: “YHWH”; Notes: The covenant name of the God of Yisraʾel.
- יְשָׁרִים (yesharim) – Root: ישׁר (yashar); Root Type: I-Yod (weak); Form: Adjective masculine plural; Translation: “upright”; Notes: Indicates moral straightness and correctness.
- מְשַׂמְּחֵי (mesammeḥei) – Root: שׂמח (samaḥ); Root Type: Strong; Binyan: Piel; Form: Active participle masculine plural construct (state: construct); Translation: “rejoicing”; Notes: Expresses the causative action of bringing joy.
- לֵב (lev) – Root: לבב (levav); Root Type: Geminate; Form: Noun masculine singular; Translation: “heart”; Notes: Represents the inner mind or center of thought and emotion.
- מִצְוַת (mitsvat) – Root: צוה (tsavah); Root Type: III-He (weak); Form: Noun feminine singular construct (state: construct); Translation: “commandment of”; Notes: Refers to a specific authoritative command issued by YHWH.
- יְהוָה (YHWH) – Root: הוה (hawah); Root Type: III-He (weak); Form: Proper noun; Translation: “YHWH”; Notes: Again emphasizes the divine origin of the commandment.
- בָּרָה (barah) – Root: ברר (barar); Root Type: Geminate; Form: Adjective feminine singular; Translation: “pure”; Notes: Indicates clarity, brightness, and moral purity.
- מְאִירַת (meʾirat) – Root: אור (ʾor); Root Type: I-Guttural; Binyan: Hiphil; Form: Active participle feminine singular construct (state: construct); Translation: “giving light”; Notes: Indicates the causative action of enlightening or illuminating.
- עֵינָיִם (ʿeinayim) – Root: עין (ʿayin); Root Type: I-Guttural; Form: Noun feminine dual; Translation: “eyes”; Notes: Symbolizes perception, understanding, and insight.