UBS Dictionary of Biblical Hebrew

Sense 1: to take position

Semantic domains: Space (002002001016)

Core domains: Space (166)

Definition: = action by which individuals or groups of humans place themselves in a certain position or configuration

Forms: vbqal-

Sense 2: to place, to put, to lay, to set, to keep

Semantic domains: Space (002002001016)

Core domains: Space (166)

Definition: = causative action by which humans or deities cause objects or (other) humans to be located in a certain place

Forms: vbqal-

Sense 3: to put on (ornaments)

Semantic domains: Dress (002003001007)

Core domains: Clothing (033)

Definition: = action by which humans put ornaments on parts of their body

Forms: vbqal-

Sense 4: to turn into, to change

Semantic domains: Different (002001001020)

Core domains: Similarity and Difference (160)

Definition: = causative action by which humans or deities make objects or (other) humans different from what they were before

Forms: vbqal-

Sense 5: to make

Semantic domains: Exist (002002002005)

Core domains: Space (166)

Definition: = causative action by which deities call objects to existence

Forms: vbqal-

Sense 6: to cause to happen

Semantic domains: Happen (002002003003)

Core domains: Reality (139)

Definition: = causative action by which humans or deities cause an event to happen ◄ as if it were an object placed in a certain position

Forms: vbqal-

Sense 7: to punish, to impose

Semantic domains: Bear (002003003003)

Core domains: Responsibility (145)

Definition: = causative action by which humans or deities hold (other) humans responsible for an event that has taken place or that is to take place in the future

Forms: vbqal-; vbhof-

Sense 8: to place (in a position), to make, to appoint

Semantic domains: Role (002002002008)

Definition: = causative action by which humans or deities give (other) humans a certain task or responsibility

Forms: vbqal-

Sense 9: to set a time

Semantic domains: Think (002004002014)

Core domains: Mind (106); Time (180)

Definition: literally: to set an allotment; hence: = action by which deities determine a certain moment in the future for an event to take place

Forms: vbqal-

Collocations: שׁית חֹק

Sense 10: to lay (one's) hand > to impose (one's) authority (on someone)

Semantic domains: Control (002003002008)

Core domains: Authority (015)

Definition: literally: to lay (one's) hand (on someone); hence: = action by which deities impose their authority on humans

Forms: vbqal-

Collocations: שׁית יָד

Sense 11: to join hands (with someone)

Semantic domains: Help (002003002015)

Definition: literally: to put (one's) hand (with someone); hence: = action by which humans offer their help to someone else in order to undertake something together

Forms: vbqal-

Collocations: שׁית יָד

Sense 12: to take to heart, to be concerned about

Semantic domains: Think (002004002014)

Core domains: Mind (106)

Definition: literally: to put (one's) heart on (something); hence: = to process information in one's mind, often with the intention to act upon it later

Forms: vbqal-

Collocations: שׁית לֵב

Sense 13: to set (one's) mind (on something)

Semantic domains: Think (002004002014)

Core domains: Mind (106)

Definition: literally: to put before (oneself); hence: = action by which humans or deities decide that something is of significant importance for them and needs to be dealt with

Forms: vbqal-

Collocations: שׁית לְנֶגֶד

Sense 14: to put their trust (in someone else)

Semantic domains: Confident (002001002003)

Core domains: Security (152); Confidence and Fear (043); Well-Being (196)

Definition: literally: to put as (one's) refuge; hence: = action by which humans decide that they will put their trust in a deity ► in order to find protection or safety

Forms: vbqal-

Collocations: שׁית מַחְסֶה

Sense 15: to plan

Semantic domains: Think (002004002014)

Core domains: Mind (106)

Definition: literally: to set (one's) eyes (to do something); hence: = action by which humans exercise their minds to determine what they will do

Forms: vbqal-

Collocations: שׁית עֵנַיִם

Sense 16: to have cares (on one's mind)

Semantic domains: Think (002004002014)

Core domains: Mind (106)

Definition: literally: = to put counsel (in one's soul); hence: = action by which humans reflect on issues that are of deep concern to them

Forms: vbqal-

Collocations: שׁית עֵצוֹת

Sense 17: to speak against heaven

Semantic domains: Speak (002004001009008)

Core domains: Communication (041)

Definition: literally: to put (one's) mouth in heaven; hence, possibly: = action by which humans speak inappropriately about God; ≈ associated with arrogance

Forms: vbqal-

Collocations: שׁית פֶּה בַּשָּׁמַיִם

Sense 18: to face

Semantic domains: See (002004001005)

Core domains: Senses (154)

Definition: literally: to set (one's) face (in a certain direction); hence: = action by which humans or deities fix their eyes in a certain direction, often with the purpose of going there or taking action against it

Forms: vbqal-

Collocations: שׁית פָּנֶה

Sense 19: to make prostrate

Semantic domains: Stance (002001001058)

Core domains: Body (019); Status (170)

Definition: literally: to make (someone) shoulder; hence, possibly: = causative action by which humans cause other humans to lie flat on the ground ► so that they can place their foot on their shoulder or neck as a sign of victory{N:003}

Forms: vbqal-

Collocations: שׁית שְׁכֶם