שְׁנֵ֥ים
𐤔𐤍𐤉𐤌
shᵉnayim
two
The cardinal number 'two' in Hebrew, indicating a pair or a set of two items. Used to express quantity (exactly two of something) and, in its dual form, frequently emphasizes the concept of pairs, parallels, or complementary parts. The masculine form is שְׁנַיִם (shᵉnayim), while the feminine is שְׁתַּיִם (shetayim).
1 Chronicles 25:28 · Word #6
Lexicon H8147
| Lemma | שְׁנַיִם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤍𐤉𐤌 |
| Transliteration | shᵉnayim |
| Strong's | H8147 |
| Definition | The cardinal number 'two' in Hebrew, indicating a pair or a set of two items. Used to express quantity (exactly two of something) and, in its dual form, frequently emphasizes the concept of pairs, parallels, or complementary parts. The masculine form is שְׁנַיִם (shᵉnayim), while the feminine is שְׁתַּיִם (shetayim). |
Morphology HAcmda
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | c — Cardinal Number — Cardinal number |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | d — Dual — Dual (exactly two) |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | two |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8147-24
two
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, cardinal number; masculine; dual form; absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is the masculine dual absolute of the cardinal number derived from שנה, expressing the quantity of exactly two. The dual morphology inherently conveys a doubled or paired set, aligning with the root’s notion of repetition or doubleness. |
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