Jeremia 17:23
23 Maar zij hebben niet gehoord, noch hun oor geneigd; maar zij hebben hun nek verhard, om niet te horen, en om de tucht niet aan te nemen.
Maar zij hebben niet gehoord, noch hun oor geneigd; maar zij hebben hun nek verhard, om niet te horen, en om de tucht niet aan te nemen.
and
Strongs:
Lexicon:
ו
Hebrew:
וְ/לֹ֣א
Transliteration:
ve.
Context:
Next word
Morphhology:
Conjunction
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
/וְ
Transliteration:
v
Gloss:
and
Morphhology:
Hebrew Conjunction
Definition:
Conjunctive vav - i.e. followed by prefix, suffix or non-verb (conjunctive) (‘and/but’)
not
Strongs:
Lexicon:
לֹא
Hebrew:
וְ/לֹ֣א
Transliteration:
Lo'
Context:
Continue previous word (Hebrew root)
Morphhology:
Negative Particle
Grammar:
an INDICATOR that this is not so
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
לֹא
Transliteration:
lo
Gloss:
not
Morphhology:
Hebrew Negative
Definition:
not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" h3809)
Strongs
Word:
לֹא
Transliteration:
lôʼ
Pronounciation:
lo
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Adverb
Definition:
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles; [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without.; or לוֹא; or לֹה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle
they listened
Strongs:
Lexicon:
שָׁמַע
Hebrew:
שָֽׁמְע֔וּ
Transliteration:
sha.me.'U
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
hear
Morphhology:
Verb : Qal (Simple, Active) Perfect (Past/present Indicative) Third Plural Either gender
Grammar:
performing an ACTION OR ACTIVITY that is done completely in the past or present by male or female people or things being discussed
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Additional:
to hear
Tyndale
Word:
שָׁמַע
Transliteration:
sha.ma
Gloss:
to hear: hear
Morphhology:
Hebrew Verb
Definition:
hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Strongs > h8085
Word:
שָׁמַע
Transliteration:
shâmaʻ
Pronounciation:
shaw-mah'
Language:
Hebrew
Definition:
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.); [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.; a primitive root
and
Strongs:
Lexicon:
ו
Hebrew:
וְ/לֹ֥א
Transliteration:
ve.
Context:
Next word
Morphhology:
Conjunction
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
/וְ
Transliteration:
v
Gloss:
and
Morphhology:
Hebrew Conjunction
Definition:
Conjunctive vav - i.e. followed by prefix, suffix or non-verb (conjunctive) (‘and/but’)
not
Strongs:
Lexicon:
לֹא
Hebrew:
וְ/לֹ֥א
Transliteration:
Lo'
Context:
Continue previous word (Hebrew root)
Morphhology:
Negative Particle
Grammar:
an INDICATOR that this is not so
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
לֹא
Transliteration:
lo
Gloss:
not
Morphhology:
Hebrew Negative
Definition:
not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" h3809)
Strongs
Word:
לֹא
Transliteration:
lôʼ
Pronounciation:
lo
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Adverb
Definition:
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles; [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without.; or לוֹא; or לֹה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle
they inclined
Strongs:
Lexicon:
נָטָה
Hebrew:
הִטּ֖וּ
Transliteration:
hi.Tu
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
to stretch
Morphhology:
Verb : Hiphil (Causative/declarative, Active) Perfect (Past/present Indicative) Third Plural Either gender
Grammar:
causing or confirming an ACTION OR ACTIVITY that is done completely in the past or present by male or female people or things being discussed
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
נָטָה
Transliteration:
na.tah
Gloss:
to stretch
Morphhology:
Hebrew Verb
Definition:
to stretch out, extend, spread out, pitch, turn, pervert, incline, bend, bow 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stretch out, extend, stretch, offer 1a2) to spread out, pitch (tent) 1a3) to bend, turn, incline 1a3a) to turn aside, incline, decline, bend down 1a3b) to bend, bow 1a3c) to hold out, extend (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) to be stretched out 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stretch out 1c2) to spread out 1c3) to turn, incline, influence, bend down, hold out, extend, thrust aside, thrust away
Strongs
Word:
נָטָה
Transliteration:
nâṭâh
Pronounciation:
naw-taw'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Verb
Definition:
to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application; [phrase] afternoon, apply, bow (down, -ing), carry aside, decline, deliver, extend, go down, be gone, incline, intend, lay, let down, offer, outstretched, overthrown, pervert, pitch, prolong, put away, shew, spread (out), stretch (forth, out), take (aside), turn (aside, away), wrest, cause to yield.; a primitive root
<obj>
Strongs:
Lexicon:
אֵת
Hebrew:
אֶת\־
Transliteration:
'et-
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
[obj]
Morphhology:
Object indicator
Grammar:
an INDICATOR that this are who the action happens to or for
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
אֵת
Transliteration:
et
Gloss:
[Obj.]
Morphhology:
Hebrew Particle
Definition:
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" h3487)
Strongs
Word:
אֵת
Transliteration:
ʼêth
Pronounciation:
ayth
Language:
Hebrew
Definition:
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely); (as such unrepresented in English).; apparent contracted from h226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity
[-]
Strongs:
Lexicon:
[־]
Hebrew:
אֶת\־
Context:
Link previous-next word
Gloss:
[link]
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
-
Transliteration:
-
Morphhology:
Punctuation
Definition:
Punctuation Maqqef: links words
ear
Strongs:
Lexicon:
אֹ֫זֶן
Hebrew:
אָזְנָ֑/ם
Transliteration:
'a.ze.Na
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Morphhology:
Noun (Singular Feminine, Construct)
Grammar:
a reference to a female PERSON OR THING, combined with another term
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
אֹ֫זֶן
Transliteration:
o.zen
Gloss:
ear
Morphhology:
Hebrew Noun Female
Definition:
ear 1) ear, as part of the body 2) ear, as organ of hearing 3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
Strongs > h241
Word:
אֹזֶן
Transliteration:
ʼôzen
Pronounciation:
o'-zen
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Noun Feminine
Definition:
broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man); [phrase] advertise, audience, [phrase] displease, ear, hearing, [phrase] show.; from h238 (אָזַן)
their
Strongs:
Lexicon:
Pp3m
Hebrew:
אָזְנָ֑/ם
Transliteration:
m
Context:
Continue previous word
Morphhology:
Suffix (Third Plural Masculine)
Grammar:
WHICH belongs to, is done to, or is done by male people or things being discussed
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
הֶם
Transliteration:
hem
Gloss:
their
Morphhology:
Hebrew their, personal posessive - noun suffix: 3rd person masculine plural
Definition:
Personal possessive pronoun - suffix for nouns, adjectives and passive participles: 3rd person masculine plural
and
Strongs:
Lexicon:
ו
Hebrew:
וַ/יַּקְשׁוּ֙
Transliteration:
va
Context:
Next word
Morphhology:
Consecutive Conjunction
Grammar:
a conjunction marking continued action in the same tense as the preceding verb
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
/וַ
Transliteration:
v
Gloss:
and
Morphhology:
Hebrew Conjunction
Definition:
Verbal vav: joined to verb with no intervening prefix (usually conversive) (future - past)
they stiffened
Strongs:
Lexicon:
קָשָׁה
Hebrew:
וַ/יַּקְשׁוּ֙
Transliteration:
i.yak.Shu
Context:
Continue previous word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
to harden
Morphhology:
Verb : Hiphil (Causative/declarative, Active) Consecutive Imperfect (Past/present Indicative) Third Plural Masculine
Grammar:
causing or confirming an ACTION OR ACTIVITY that is done, as completely as the preceding action, in the past or present by male people or things being discussed
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
קָשָׁה
Transliteration:
qa.shah
Gloss:
to harden
Morphhology:
Hebrew Verb
Definition:
to be hard, be severe, be fierce, be harsh 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be hard, be difficult 1a2) to be hard, be severe 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be ill-treated 1b2) to be hard pressed 1c) (Piel) to have severe labour (of women) 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to make difficult, make difficulty 1d2) to make severe, make burdensome 1d3) to make hard, make stiff, make stubborn 1d3a) of obstinacy (fig) 1d4) to show stubbornness
Strongs
Word:
קָשָׁה
Transliteration:
qâshâh
Pronounciation:
kaw-shaw'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Verb
Definition:
properly, to be dense, i.e. tough or severe (in various applications); be cruel, be fiercer, make grievous, be ((ask a), be in, have, seem, would) hard(-en, (labour), -ly, thing), be sore, (be, make) stiff(-en, (-necked)).; a primitive root
<obj>
Strongs:
Lexicon:
אֵת
Hebrew:
אֶת\־
Transliteration:
'et-
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
[obj]
Morphhology:
Object indicator
Grammar:
an INDICATOR that this are who the action happens to or for
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
אֵת
Transliteration:
et
Gloss:
[Obj.]
Morphhology:
Hebrew Particle
Definition:
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" h3487)
Strongs
Word:
אֵת
Transliteration:
ʼêth
Pronounciation:
ayth
Language:
Hebrew
Definition:
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely); (as such unrepresented in English).; apparent contracted from h226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity
[-]
Strongs:
Lexicon:
[־]
Hebrew:
אֶת\־
Context:
Link previous-next word
Gloss:
[link]
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
-
Transliteration:
-
Morphhology:
Punctuation
Definition:
Punctuation Maqqef: links words
neck
Strongs:
Lexicon:
עֹ֫רֶף
Hebrew:
עָרְפָּ֔/ם
Transliteration:
'a.re.Pa
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Morphhology:
Noun (Singular Masculine, Construct)
Grammar:
a reference to a male PERSON OR THING, combined with another term
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
עֹ֫רֶף
Transliteration:
o.reph
Gloss:
neck
Morphhology:
Hebrew Noun Male
Definition:
neck, back of the neck, back 1a) back of the neck 1a1) of fleeing foe 1a2) of apostasy (fig.) 1b) stiff of neck, obstinate (fig.)
Strongs
Word:
עֹרֶף
Transliteration:
ʻôreph
Pronounciation:
o-ref'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Noun Masculine
Definition:
the nape or back of the neck (as declining); hence, the back generally (whether literal or figurative); back ((stiff-) neck((-ed).; from h6202 (עָרַף)
their
Strongs:
Lexicon:
Pp3m
Hebrew:
עָרְפָּ֔/ם
Transliteration:
m
Context:
Continue previous word
Morphhology:
Suffix (Third Plural Masculine)
Grammar:
WHICH belongs to, is done to, or is done by male people or things being discussed
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
הֶם
Transliteration:
hem
Gloss:
their
Morphhology:
Hebrew their, personal posessive - noun suffix: 3rd person masculine plural
Definition:
Personal possessive pronoun - suffix for nouns, adjectives and passive participles: 3rd person masculine plural
to
Strongs:
Lexicon:
ל
Hebrew:
לְ/בִלְתִּ֣י
Transliteration:
le.
Context:
Next word
Morphhology:
Preposition
Grammar:
a RELATIONSHIP to another person or thing
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
/ל
Transliteration:
l
Gloss:
to/for
Morphhology:
Prefix
Definition:
Prefix lamed: to
not
Strongs:
Lexicon:
בִּלְתִּי
Hebrew:
לְ/בִלְתִּ֣י
Transliteration:
vil.Ti
Context:
Continue previous word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
lest
Morphhology:
Noun (Singular Either gender, Absolute)
Grammar:
a reference to a male or female PERSON OR THING
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
בִּלְתִּי
Transliteration:
bil.ti
Gloss:
lest
Morphhology:
Hebrew Conditional
Definition:
subst 1) not, except adv 2) not 3) except (after preceding negation) conj 4) except (after an implied or expressed negation) with prep 5) so as not, in order not 6) an account of not, because.not 7) until not
Strongs
Word:
בִּלְתִּי
Transliteration:
biltîy
Pronounciation:
bil-tee'
Language:
Hebrew
Definition:
properly, a failure of, i.e. (used only as a negative particle, usually with a prepositional prefix) not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until, etc.; because un(satiable), beside, but, [phrase] continual, except, from, lest, neither, no more, none, not, nothing, save, that no, without.; constructive feminine of h1086 (בָּלָה) (equivalent to h1097 (בְּלִי))
to listen
Strongs:
Lexicon:
שָׁמַע
Hebrew:
שְׁמ֔וֹעַ
Transliteration:
sho.me.a'
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
hear
Morphhology:
Verb : Qal (Simple, Active) Infinitive Construct
Grammar:
performing an ACTION OR ACTIVITY that is to be done by someone or something, combined with another term
Source:
[Tag=Q(K)] Qere 'spoken' corrections from margin and text pointing, with meaning variants: Ketiv 'written', Tyndale pointing
Other Spelling:
Leningrad = שְׁומֹ֔עַ
Additional:
to hear
Tyndale
Word:
שָׁמַע
Transliteration:
sha.ma
Gloss:
to hear: hear
Morphhology:
Hebrew Verb
Definition:
hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Strongs > h8085
Word:
שָׁמַע
Transliteration:
shâmaʻ
Pronounciation:
shaw-mah'
Language:
Hebrew
Definition:
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.); [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.; a primitive root
and
Strongs:
Lexicon:
ו
Hebrew:
וּ/לְ/בִלְתִּ֖י
Transliteration:
u.
Context:
Next word
Morphhology:
Conjunction
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
/וְ
Transliteration:
v
Gloss:
and
Morphhology:
Hebrew Conjunction
Definition:
Conjunctive vav - i.e. followed by prefix, suffix or non-verb (conjunctive) (‘and/but’)
to
Strongs:
Lexicon:
ל
Hebrew:
וּ/לְ/בִלְתִּ֖י
Transliteration:
le.
Context:
Continue previous word
Morphhology:
Preposition
Grammar:
a RELATIONSHIP to another person or thing
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
/ל
Transliteration:
l
Gloss:
to/for
Morphhology:
Prefix
Definition:
Prefix lamed: to
not
Strongs:
Lexicon:
בִּלְתִּי
Hebrew:
וּ/לְ/בִלְתִּ֖י
Transliteration:
vil.Ti
Context:
Continue previous word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
lest
Morphhology:
Noun (Singular Either gender, Absolute)
Grammar:
a reference to a male or female PERSON OR THING
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
בִּלְתִּי
Transliteration:
bil.ti
Gloss:
lest
Morphhology:
Hebrew Conditional
Definition:
subst 1) not, except adv 2) not 3) except (after preceding negation) conj 4) except (after an implied or expressed negation) with prep 5) so as not, in order not 6) an account of not, because.not 7) until not
Strongs
Word:
בִּלְתִּי
Transliteration:
biltîy
Pronounciation:
bil-tee'
Language:
Hebrew
Definition:
properly, a failure of, i.e. (used only as a negative particle, usually with a prepositional prefix) not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until, etc.; because un(satiable), beside, but, [phrase] continual, except, from, lest, neither, no more, none, not, nothing, save, that no, without.; constructive feminine of h1086 (בָּלָה) (equivalent to h1097 (בְּלִי))
to accept
Strongs:
Lexicon:
לָקַח
Hebrew:
קַ֥חַת
Transliteration:
Ka.chat
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
recieve
Morphhology:
Verb : Qal (Simple, Active) Infinitive Construct
Grammar:
performing an ACTION OR ACTIVITY that is to be done by someone or something, combined with another term
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Additional:
to take
Tyndale
Word:
לָקַח
Origin:
a Meaning of h3947G
Transliteration:
la.qach
Gloss:
to take: recieve
Morphhology:
Hebrew Verb
Definition:
recieve to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Strongs > h3947
Word:
לָקַח
Transliteration:
lâqach
Pronounciation:
law-kakh'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Verb
Definition:
to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win.; a primitive root
correction
Strongs:
Lexicon:
מוּסָר
Hebrew:
מוּסָֽר\׃
Transliteration:
mu.Sar
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
instruction
Morphhology:
Noun (Singular Masculine, Absolute)
Grammar:
a reference to a male PERSON OR THING
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Additional:
discipline
Tyndale
Word:
מוּסָר
Origin:
a Meaning of h4148G
Transliteration:
mu.sar
Gloss:
discipline: instruction
Morphhology:
Hebrew Noun Male
Definition:
instruction discipline, chastening, correction 1a) discipline, correction 1b) chastening
Strongs > h4148
Word:
מוּסָר
Transliteration:
mûwçâr
Pronounciation:
moo-sawr'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Noun Masculine
Definition:
properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint; bond, chastening(-eth), chastisement, check, correction, discipline, doctrine, instruction, rebuke.; from h3256 (יָסַר)
[׃]
Strongs:
Lexicon:
[׃]
Hebrew:
מוּסָֽר\׃
Context:
Punctuation
Gloss:
[fullstop]
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
:
Transliteration:
:
Morphhology:
Punctuation
Definition:
Punctuation Sof-Pasuq: ends a verse
