הָ/אֶחָד֙
𐤄/𐤀𐤇𐤃
haechad
the one
a numeral from אָחַד; 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,
Eka "one, alone, by oneself" (Bemba)2 Chronicles 3:12 · Word #3
Lexicon H259
| Lemma | אֶחָד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤇𐤃 |
| Transliteration | ʼechâd |
| Strong's | H259 |
| In-context | the one |
Morphology HTd/Acmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | c — Cardinal Number — Cardinal number |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H259-14
the unified one
| Root | אחד (ʾ-ḥ-d) |
| Core Meanings | unity, oneness, singleness, being joined, wholeness |
| Semantic Range | one (numerically), a single item or person, the same, a certain one, each, first (in sequence), unity in contrast to multiplicity |
| Conceptual Significance | אחד is foundational in biblical theology, expressing both numerical oneness and covenantal unity, most notably in declarations of divine oneness (e.g., the Shema). It conveys not merely singularity but cohesive unity, shaping Israel’s understanding of God, peoplehood, and wholeness. |
| Morphological Notes | Definite article (הָ) prefixed to a masculine singular absolute cardinal number functioning adjectivally or substantivally; no pronominal suffix; singular and masculine in agreement with the noun it modifies or implied noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form הָאֶחָד consists of the definite article plus a masculine singular cardinal adjective in the absolute state. "The unified one" preserves the definite article ("the"), the masculine singular sense ("one"), and reflects the root idea of unity or joinedness inherent in אחד. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root אחד (unity, oneness, singleness, being joined, wholeness)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H259-01 |
achad | one (masculine singular) |
H259-02 |
achadim | single ones |
H259-03 |
achat | one (feminine singular) |
Word Usage (976 occurrences of H259)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 1:5 | אֶחָֽד | echad | one |
| Genesis 1:9 | אֶחָ֔ד | echad | one |
| Genesis 2:11 | הָֽ/אֶחָ֖ד | haechad | of the one |
Niger-Congo Hebrew
הָ/אֶחָד֙ (ʼechâd) — a numeral from אָחַד; 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,
| Word | Meaning | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Eka | one, alone, by oneself | Bemba |