מִ/מָּטָ֖ר
𐤌/𐤌𐤈𐤓
mâṭar
from rain
To rain, to cause rain, or to send down rain from the sky; to bestow or shower rain. Primarily refers to the act of precipitation as an atmospheric event, both literally and as a metaphor for abundant blessing or provision. The word can be used of both natural and divinely-induced rain.
2 Samuel 23:4 · Word #9
Lexicon H4306
| Lemma | מָטַר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤈𐤓 |
| Transliteration | mâṭar |
| Strong's | H4306 |
| Definition | To rain, to cause rain, or to send down rain from the sky; to bestow or shower rain. Primarily refers to the act of precipitation as an atmospheric event, both literally and as a metaphor for abundant blessing or provision. The word can be used of both natural and divinely-induced rain. |
Morphology HR/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 | from rain |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4306-09
from rain
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in the absolute state with prefixed preposition מִן ("from"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root מטר, denoting rain or precipitation. As a masculine singular absolute noun with the prefixed preposition מִן, the form means "from rain," preserving both the root sense and singular morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
from rain
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'from rain' accurately and sufficiently renders מִמָּטָר, referencing the context of what promotes grass growth. No change required. |