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.. _stem_nithpael:

Stem Nithpael
=============

Summary
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The Nithpael is an extremely rare stem formation that is derived from
both the Hithpael and Niphal. It expresses the reflexive voice of the
Piel stem.

Article
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The Nithpael :ref:`stem<stem>` is a variation of the :ref:`Hithpael<stem_hithpael>`
and expresses the :ref:`reflexive<stem-voice-reflexive>` voice of the verbal action of the :ref:`Piel<stem_piel>` stem.
The Nithpael stem is formed from the Hithpael stem by inserting the נ
from the Niphal stem into the Hithpael prefix (נִתְ). It is an extremely
:ref:`rare stem formation<stem-uncommon>` in Biblical Hebrew.

.. include:: includes/consult_dictionary.txt


.. csv-table:: Example: DEU 21:8

  וְנִכַּפֵּ֥ר לָהֶ֖ם הַדָּֽם׃
  **wenikkapper** lahem haddam
  **And-it-will-be-forgiven** to-them the-blood.
  Then the bloodshed **will be forgiven** them.

.. csv-table:: Example: EZK 23:48

  וְנִֽוַּסְּרוּ֙ כָּל־הַנָּשִׁ֔ים
  **weniwwasseru** kol-hannashim
  **and-will-be-disciplined** all\_the-women
  **and discipline** all the women