הָ/אוּלָֽם
𐤄/𐤀𐤅𐤋𐤌
ʼûwlâm
the porch
Principal architectural term denoting an entrance hall, vestibule, or porch—typically a roofed, sometimes columned space leading into a larger building or central chamber, especially in the context of royal or temple architecture. The term refers specifically to the prominent entry structure projecting from the front of major buildings, such as the temple in Jerusalem, palace complexes, or other important edifices; may also refer more abstractly to a grand entranceway or portico within such a complex.
2 Chronicles 8:12 · Word #12
Lexicon H197
| Lemma | אוּלָם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤅𐤋𐤌 |
| Transliteration | ʼûwlâm |
| Strong's | H197 |
| Definition | Principal architectural term denoting an entrance hall, vestibule, or porch—typically a roofed, sometimes columned space leading into a larger building or central chamber, especially in the context of royal or temple architecture. The term refers specifically to the prominent entry structure projecting from the front of major buildings, such as the temple in Jerusalem, palace complexes, or other important edifices; may also refer more abstractly to a grand entranceway or portico within such a complex. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the porch |
SIBI-P1 Translation H197-02
the bound entrance hall
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state, with prefixed definite article (ה). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אוּלָם denotes an architectural vestibule or portico attached to a main structure. Rendering it as "the bound entrance hall" reflects its etymological link to binding or joining while preserving the masculine singular absolute form with the definite article. |
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