מְאֹ֜ד
𐤌𐤀𐤃
mᵉʼôd
very
An adverb expressing intensity, degree, or extremity: 'very,' 'exceedingly,' 'greatly,' or 'utterly.' Serves to intensify notions of quantity, quality, or emphasis, modifying verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In some contexts, may function as a noun for superlative degree or abundance ('muchness').
2 Samuel 3:8 · Word #3
Lexicon H3966
| Lemma | מְאֹד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤀𐤃 |
| Transliteration | mᵉʼôd |
| Strong's | H3966 |
| Definition | An adverb expressing intensity, degree, or extremity: 'very,' 'exceedingly,' 'greatly,' or 'utterly.' Serves to intensify notions of quantity, quality, or emphasis, modifying verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In some contexts, may function as a noun for superlative degree or abundance ('muchness'). |
Morphology HD
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | D — Adverb — Modifies a verb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | very |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3966-03
with great force
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (indeclinable); functions as an intensifier modifying verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adverb derives from a root conveying force or abundance and functions to intensify what it modifies. "With great force" preserves the underlying sense of strength and extremity while reflecting its adverbial role. |
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