17.8 Imperfect Vav Consecutive: Spelling (Strong)
The Imperfect VAV CONSECUTIVE is spelled, וַיִּ
Vav + **Patach + Dagesh Forte**
- This is QIwc
- Also called
W_a_yiqtol
from וַיִּקְטֹל - Similar to the independent preposition with the definite article
- In the 1cs form, the Aleph preformative rejects the Dagesh, resulting in Compensatory Lengthening
QI | QIwc | |
---|---|---|
3ms | יִקְטֹל | וַיִּקְטֹל |
1cs | אֶקְטֹל | וָאֶקְטֹל |
3cp | יִקְטְלוּ | וַיִּקְטְלוּ |