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.

H1563

2 Kings 2:8 · Word #5

Lexicon H1563

Lemmaגָּלַם
Lemma (Paleo)𐤂𐤋𐤌
Transliterationgâlam
Strong'sH1563
DefinitionTo 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

Phraseand folded it

SIBI-P1 Translation H1563-01

and he enclosed

Morphological NotesVerb, Qal stem, sequential imperfect (wayyiqtol), 3rd person masculine singular.
Rendering RationaleThe 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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