חַיּֽוּת
𐤇𐤉𐤅𐤕
chayûwth
living
Animate life or living beings; refers to vitality, the principle of life, or creatures characterized by living activity. In several contexts, used for living beings, especially animals, or expressions of life-force or vitality in general. Distinct from abstract or metaphorical uses focused solely on the state or principle of 'life.'
2 Samuel 20:3 · Word #29
Lexicon H2424
| Lemma | חַיּוּת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤉𐤅𐤕 |
| Transliteration | chayûwth |
| Strong's | H2424 |
| Definition | Animate life or living beings; refers to vitality, the principle of life, or creatures characterized by living activity. In several contexts, used for living beings, especially animals, or expressions of life-force or vitality in general. Distinct from abstract or metaphorical uses focused solely on the state or principle of 'life.' |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | living |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2424-01
livingness
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular absolute common noun with -וּת abstract suffix from the root חיה. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חַיּוּת is a feminine singular abstract formation with the -וּת suffix from חיה, expressing the state or quality of being alive. "Livingness" preserves the root sense of active life and reflects the abstract feminine morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
living
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Livingness' is not natural; 'living' properly expresses the state of being alive here. |