smꜣꜥ-ḫrw

Egyptian

FWOTD – 25 October 2024

Etymology

From s- (causative prefix) +‎ mꜣꜥ-ḫrw (“to be judged righteous, to be justified”). Equivalent to smꜣꜥ (“to set right”) +‎ ḫrw (“voice”).

Pronunciation

Verb

 compound

  1. (transitive) to judge in favor of (someone) in court; to vindicate, to find justified (+ r: against)
    • c. 1401 BCE, Amduat of Amenhotep II (tomb of Amenhotep II, KV35) First Hour, closing text, line 13:



      smꜣꜥ-ḫrw.k r ḫft(j)w.k
      May you be vindicated against your enemies!

Alternative forms

Alternative hieroglyphic writings of smꜣꜥ-ḫrw  


smꜣꜥ-ḫrw smꜣꜥ-ḫrw

References

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