וַ/יִּגְלֹם֙
𐤅/𐤉𐤂𐤋𐤌
gâlam
and folded it
To enclose, wrap up, or fold together; primarily describes an action of enveloping or enclosing, especially as used metaphorically in connection with the formation or covering of the embryo or fetus. In biblical usage, the verb refers most notably to the hidden or unformed state of a human being within the womb.
2 Kings 2:8 · Word #5
Lexicon H1563
| Lemma | גָּלַם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤋𐤌 |
| Transliteration | gâlam |
| Strong's | H1563 |
| Definition | To enclose, wrap up, or fold together; primarily describes an action of enveloping or enclosing, especially as used metaphorically in connection with the formation or covering of the embryo or fetus. In biblical usage, the verb refers most notably to the hidden or unformed state of a human being within the womb. |
Morphology HC/Vqw3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | w — Sequential Imperfect — Imperfect with waw-consecutive, narrating past events |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and folded it |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1563-01
and he enclosed
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, sequential imperfect (wayyiqtol), 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal stem expresses a simple active action of wrapping or enclosing. The sequential imperfect (wayyiqtol) 3ms form conveys a completed past narrative action: "and he enclosed." |
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