1 Kings 7:15
15 For he fashioned the two pillars of bronze, eighteen cubits high apiece; and a line of twelve cubits encircled either of them.
and
Strongs:
Lexicon:
ו
Hebrew:
וַ/יָּ֛צַר
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)
he fashioned
Strongs:
Lexicon:
צוּר
Hebrew:
וַ/יָּ֛צַר
Transliteration:
i.Ya.tzar
Context:
Continue previous word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
to form
Morphhology:
Verb : Qal (Simple, Active) Consecutive Imperfect (Past/present Indicative) Third Singular Masculine
Grammar:
performing an ACTION OR ACTIVITY that is done, as completely as the preceding action, in the past or present by a male person or thing being discussed
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
צוּר
Transliteration:
tsur
Gloss:
to form
Morphhology:
Hebrew Verb
Definition:
(Qal) to form, fashion, delineate
Strongs > h6696
Word:
צוּר
Transliteration:
tsûwr
Pronounciation:
tsoor
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Verb
Definition:
to cramp, i.e. confine (in many applications, literally and figuratively, formative or hostile); adversary, assault, beset, besiege, bind (up), cast, distress, fashion, fortify, inclose, lay siege, put up in bags.; 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
[the] two
Strongs:
Lexicon:
שְׁנַ֫יִם
Hebrew:
שְׁנֵ֥י
Transliteration:
she.Nei
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
two
Morphhology:
Noun (Dual Either gender, Construct)
Grammar:
a reference to two male or female PEOPLE OR THINGS, combined with another term
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
שְׁנַ֫יִם
Transliteration:
she.na.yim
Gloss:
two
Morphhology:
Hebrew Noun
Definition:
two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Strongs
Word:
שְׁנַיִם
Transliteration:
shᵉnayim
Pronounciation:
shen-ah'-yim
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Noun
Definition:
two; also (as ordinal) twofold; both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two.; dual of h8145 (שֵׁנִי); feminine שְׁתַּיִם
the
Strongs:
Lexicon:
ה
Hebrew:
הָ/עַמּוּדִ֖ים
Transliteration:
ha.
Context:
Next word
Morphhology:
Definite article (Hebrew)
Grammar:
an INDICATOR that this is important or it has been referred to
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
/ה
Transliteration:
ha
Gloss:
[the]
Morphhology:
Prefix
Definition:
Prefix hé article: "the" for a subject, not object
pillars
Strongs:
Lexicon:
עַמּוּד
Hebrew:
הָ/עַמּוּדִ֖ים
Transliteration:
'a.mu.Dim
Context:
Continue previous word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
pillar
Morphhology:
Noun (Plural Masculine, Absolute)
Grammar:
a reference to male PEOPLE OR THINGS
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
עַמּוּד
Transliteration:
am.mud
Gloss:
pillar
Morphhology:
Hebrew Noun Male
Definition:
pillar, column 1a) pillar 1b) column, upright 1c) column (of smoke)
Strongs > h5982
Word:
עַמּוּד
Transliteration:
ʻammûwd
Pronounciation:
am-mood'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Noun Masculine
Definition:
a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e. platform; [idiom] apiece, pillar.; or עַמֻּד; from h5975 (עָמַד)
bronze
Strongs:
Lexicon:
נְחֹ֫שֶׁת
Hebrew:
נְחֹ֑שֶׁת
Transliteration:
ne.Cho.shet
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Morphhology:
Noun (Singular Feminine, Absolute)
Grammar:
a reference to a female PERSON OR THING
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
נְחֹ֫שֶׁת
Transliteration:
ne.cho.shet
Gloss:
bronze
Morphhology:
Hebrew Noun Male
Definition:
copper, bronze 1a) copper (ore), bronze (as copper alloy) 1b) fetters (of copper or bronze) 1c) copper (as value)
Strongs > h5178
Word:
נְחֹשֶׁת
Transliteration:
nᵉchôsheth
Pronounciation:
nekh-o'-sheth
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Noun Masculine
Definition:
copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver); brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel.; for h5154 (נְחוּשָׁה)
[was] eight-
Strongs:
Lexicon:
שְׁמֹנֶה
Hebrew:
שְׁמֹנֶ֨ה
Transliteration:
she.mo.Neh
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
eight
Morphhology:
Noun (Singular Either gender, Absolute)
Grammar:
a reference to a male or female PERSON OR THING
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
שְׁמֹנֶה
Transliteration:
she.mo.neh
Gloss:
eight
Morphhology:
Hebrew Noun
Definition:
eight, eighth 1a) eight (as cardinal number) 1b) eighth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Strongs
Word:
שְׁמֹנֶה
Transliteration:
shᵉmôneh
Pronounciation:
shem-o-neh'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Noun
Definition:
a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth; eight(-een, -eenth), eighth.; or שְׁמוֹנֶה; feminine שְׁמֹנָה; or שְׁמוֹנָה; apparently from h8082 (שָׁמֵן) through the idea of plumpness
teen
Strongs:
Lexicon:
עָשָׂר
Hebrew:
עֶשְׂרֵ֜ה
Transliteration:
'es.Reh
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
ten
Morphhology:
Noun (Singular Either gender, Absolute)
Grammar:
a reference to a male or female PERSON OR THING
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
עָשָׂר
Transliteration:
a.sar
Gloss:
ten
Morphhology:
Hebrew Noun
Definition:
ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Strongs
Word:
עָשָׂר
Transliteration:
ʻâsâr
Pronounciation:
aw-sawr'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Noun
Definition:
ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth; (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th).; for h6235 (עֶשֶׂר)
cubit[s]
Strongs:
Lexicon:
אַמָּה
Hebrew:
אַמָּ֗ה
Transliteration:
'a.Mah
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
cubit
Morphhology:
Noun (Singular Feminine, Absolute)
Grammar:
a reference to a female PERSON OR THING
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
אַמָּה
Transliteration:
am.mah
Gloss:
cubit
Morphhology:
Hebrew Noun Female
Definition:
cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" h521)
Strongs > h520
Word:
אַמָּה
Transliteration:
ʼammâh
Pronounciation:
am-maw'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Noun Feminine
[the] height of
Strongs:
Lexicon:
קוֹמָה
Hebrew:
קוֹמַת֙
Transliteration:
ko.Mat
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
height
Morphhology:
Noun (Singular Feminine, Construct)
Grammar:
a reference to a female PERSON OR THING, combined with another term
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
קוֹמָה
Transliteration:
qo.mah
Gloss:
height
Morphhology:
Hebrew Noun Female
Definition:
height 1a) height, stature 1b) height
Strongs
Word:
קוֹמָה
Transliteration:
qôwmâh
Pronounciation:
ko-maw'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Noun Feminine
Definition:
height; [idiom] along, height, high, stature, tall.; from h6965 (קוּם)
the
Strongs:
Lexicon:
ה
Hebrew:
הָ/עַמּ֣וּד
Transliteration:
ha.
Context:
Next word
Morphhology:
Definite article (Hebrew)
Grammar:
an INDICATOR that this is important or it has been referred to
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
/ה
Transliteration:
ha
Gloss:
[the]
Morphhology:
Prefix
Definition:
Prefix hé article: "the" for a subject, not object
pillar
Strongs:
Lexicon:
עַמּוּד
Hebrew:
הָ/עַמּ֣וּד
Transliteration:
'a.Mud
Context:
Continue previous word (Hebrew root)
Morphhology:
Noun (Singular Masculine, Absolute)
Grammar:
a reference to a male PERSON OR THING
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
עַמּוּד
Transliteration:
am.mud
Gloss:
pillar
Morphhology:
Hebrew Noun Male
Definition:
pillar, column 1a) pillar 1b) column, upright 1c) column (of smoke)
Strongs > h5982
Word:
עַמּוּד
Transliteration:
ʻammûwd
Pronounciation:
am-mood'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Noun Masculine
Definition:
a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e. platform; [idiom] apiece, pillar.; or עַמֻּד; from h5975 (עָמַד)
<the>
Strongs:
Lexicon:
ה
Hebrew:
הָ/אֶחָ֔ד
Transliteration:
ha.
Context:
Next word
Gloss:
the
Morphhology:
Definite article (Hebrew)
Grammar:
an INDICATOR that this is important or it has been referred to
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
/ה
Transliteration:
ha
Gloss:
[the]
Morphhology:
Prefix
Definition:
Prefix hé article: "the" for a subject, not object
one
Strongs:
Lexicon:
אֶחָד
Hebrew:
הָ/אֶחָ֔ד
Transliteration:
'e.Chad
Context:
Continue previous word (Hebrew root)
Morphhology:
Noun (Singular Feminine, Absolute)
Grammar:
a reference to a female PERSON OR THING
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
אֶחָד
Transliteration:
e.chad
Gloss:
one
Morphhology:
Hebrew Adjective
Definition:
one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one.another, the one.the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Strongs
Word:
אֶחָד
Transliteration:
ʼechâd
Pronounciation:
ekh-awd'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Adjective
Definition:
properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first; a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together,; a numeral from h258 (אָחַד)
and
Strongs:
Lexicon:
ו
Hebrew:
וְ/חוּט֙
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’)
a line of
Strongs:
Lexicon:
חוּט
Hebrew:
וְ/חוּט֙
Transliteration:
Chut
Context:
Continue previous word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
thread
Morphhology:
Noun (Singular Masculine, Absolute)
Grammar:
a reference to a male PERSON OR THING
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
חוּט
Transliteration:
chut
Gloss:
thread
Morphhology:
Hebrew Noun Male
Definition:
a thread, cord, line, string
Strongs
Word:
חוּט
Transliteration:
chûwṭ
Pronounciation:
khoot
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Noun Masculine
Definition:
a string; by implication, a measuring tape; cord, fillet, line, thread.; from an unused root probably meaning to sew
two [plus]
Strongs:
Lexicon:
שְׁנַ֫יִם
Hebrew:
שְׁתֵּים\־
Transliteration:
she.teim-
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
two
Morphhology:
Noun (Dual Feminine, Absolute)
Grammar:
a reference to two female people or things
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
שְׁנַ֫יִם
Transliteration:
she.na.yim
Gloss:
two
Morphhology:
Hebrew Noun
Definition:
two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Strongs
Word:
שְׁנַיִם
Transliteration:
shᵉnayim
Pronounciation:
shen-ah'-yim
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Noun
Definition:
two; also (as ordinal) twofold; both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two.; dual of h8145 (שֵׁנִי); feminine שְׁתַּיִם
[-]
Strongs:
Lexicon:
[־]
Hebrew:
שְׁתֵּים\־
Context:
Link previous-next word
Gloss:
[link]
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
-
Transliteration:
-
Morphhology:
Punctuation
Definition:
Punctuation Maqqef: links words
ten
Strongs:
Lexicon:
עָשָׂר
Hebrew:
עֶשְׂרֵ֣ה
Transliteration:
'es.Reh
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Morphhology:
Noun (Singular Either gender, Absolute)
Grammar:
a reference to a male or female PERSON OR THING
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
עָשָׂר
Transliteration:
a.sar
Gloss:
ten
Morphhology:
Hebrew Noun
Definition:
ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Strongs
Word:
עָשָׂר
Transliteration:
ʻâsâr
Pronounciation:
aw-sawr'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Noun
Definition:
ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth; (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th).; for h6235 (עֶשֶׂר)
cubit[s]
Strongs:
Lexicon:
אַמָּה
Hebrew:
אַמָּ֔ה
Transliteration:
'a.Mah
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
cubit
Morphhology:
Noun (Singular Feminine, Absolute)
Grammar:
a reference to a female PERSON OR THING
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
אַמָּה
Transliteration:
am.mah
Gloss:
cubit
Morphhology:
Hebrew Noun Female
Definition:
cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" h521)
Strongs > h520
Word:
אַמָּה
Transliteration:
ʼammâh
Pronounciation:
am-maw'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Noun Feminine
it went round
Strongs:
Lexicon:
סָבַב
Hebrew:
יָסֹ֖ב
Transliteration:
ya.So
Context:
Next word (Hebrew root)
Gloss:
surround
Morphhology:
Verb : Qal (Simple, Active) Imperfect (Future/present Indicative/jussive) Third Singular Masculine
Grammar:
performing an ACTION OR ACTIVITY that is done or may be done incompletely in the future or present by a male person or thing being discussed
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Additional:
to turn, go round
Tyndale
Word:
סָבַב
Origin:
a Meaning of h5437G
Transliteration:
sa.vav
Gloss:
to turn: surround
Morphhology:
Hebrew Verb
Definition:
surround/go_round to turn, turn about or around or aside or back or towards, go about or around, surround, encircle, change direction 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn, turn about, be brought round, change 1a2) to march or walk around, go partly around, circle about, skirt, make a round, make a circuit, go about to, surround, encompass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to turn oneself, close round, turn round 1b2) to be turned over to 1c) (Piel) to turn about, change, transform 1d) (Poel) 1d1) to encompass, surround 1d2) to come about, assemble round 1d3) to march, go about 1d4) to enclose, envelop 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to turn, cause to turn, turn back, reverse, bring over, turn into, bring round 1e2) to cause to go around, surround, encompass 1f) (Hophal) 1f1) to be turned 1f2) to be surrounded
Strongs > h5437
Word:
סָבַב
Transliteration:
çâbab
Pronounciation:
saw-bab'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Verb
Definition:
to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively; bring, cast, fetch, lead, make, walk, [idiom] whirl, [idiom] round about, be about on every side, apply, avoid, beset (about), besiege, bring again, carry (about), change, cause to come about, [idiom] circuit, (fetch a) compass (about, round), drive, environ, [idiom] on every side, beset (close, come, compass, go, stand) round about, inclose, remove, return, set, sit down, turn (self) (about, aside, away, back).; 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
the
Strongs:
Lexicon:
ה
Hebrew:
הָ/עַמּ֥וּד
Transliteration:
ha.
Context:
Next word
Morphhology:
Definite article (Hebrew)
Grammar:
an INDICATOR that this is important or it has been referred to
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
/ה
Transliteration:
ha
Gloss:
[the]
Morphhology:
Prefix
Definition:
Prefix hé article: "the" for a subject, not object
pillar
Strongs:
Lexicon:
עַמּוּד
Hebrew:
הָ/עַמּ֥וּד
Transliteration:
'a.Mud
Context:
Continue previous word (Hebrew root)
Morphhology:
Noun (Singular Masculine, Absolute)
Grammar:
a reference to a male PERSON OR THING
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
עַמּוּד
Transliteration:
am.mud
Gloss:
pillar
Morphhology:
Hebrew Noun Male
Definition:
pillar, column 1a) pillar 1b) column, upright 1c) column (of smoke)
Strongs > h5982
Word:
עַמּוּד
Transliteration:
ʻammûwd
Pronounciation:
am-mood'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Noun Masculine
Definition:
a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e. platform; [idiom] apiece, pillar.; or עַמֻּד; from h5975 (עָמַד)
<the>
Strongs:
Lexicon:
ה
Hebrew:
הַ/שֵּׁנִֽי\׃
Transliteration:
ha.
Context:
Next word
Gloss:
the
Morphhology:
Definite article (Hebrew)
Grammar:
an INDICATOR that this is important or it has been referred to
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
/ה
Transliteration:
ha
Gloss:
[the]
Morphhology:
Prefix
Definition:
Prefix hé article: "the" for a subject, not object
second
Strongs:
Lexicon:
שֵׁנִי
Hebrew:
הַ/שֵּׁנִֽי\׃
Transliteration:
she.Ni
Context:
Continue previous word (Hebrew root)
Morphhology:
Numerical position Adjective (Singular Masculine, Absolute)
Grammar:
DESCRIBING the numerical position of a male person or thing
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
שֵׁנִי
Transliteration:
she.ni
Gloss:
second
Morphhology:
Hebrew Noun
Definition:
second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Strongs
Word:
שֵׁנִי
Transliteration:
shênîy
Pronounciation:
shay-nee'
Language:
Hebrew
Morphhology:
Noun
Definition:
properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again; again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time).; from h8138 (שָׁנָה)
[׃]
Strongs:
Lexicon:
[׃]
Hebrew:
הַ/שֵּׁנִֽי\׃
Context:
Punctuation
Gloss:
[fullstop]
Source:
[Tag=L] Leningrad
Tyndale
Word:
:
Transliteration:
:
Morphhology:
Punctuation
Definition:
Punctuation Sof-Pasuq: ends a verse
