אַחַ֔ת
𐤀𐤇𐤕
ʼechâd
one
A cardinal numeral meaning 'one', indicating singularity, unity, or individual identity; used for counting, for emphasizing uniqueness or incomparability, for expressing 'each' or 'any one' within a group, and for describing unity or wholeness in both abstract and concrete senses. In construct forms or idioms, may denote 'first' or 'a certain (one)'.
Eka "one, alone, by oneself" (Bemba)2 Samuel 6:19 · Word #13
Lexicon H259
| Lemma | אֶחָד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤇𐤃 |
| Transliteration | ʼechâd |
| Strong's | H259 |
| Definition | A cardinal numeral meaning 'one', indicating singularity, unity, or individual identity; used for counting, for emphasizing uniqueness or incomparability, for expressing 'each' or 'any one' within a group, and for describing unity or wholeness in both abstract and concrete senses. In construct forms or idioms, may denote 'first' or 'a certain (one)'. |
Morphology HAcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | c — Cardinal Number — Cardinal number |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | one |
SIBI-P1 Translation H259-03
one
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, cardinal number; feminine singular; absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | This is the feminine singular absolute form of the cardinal numeral from אחד, denoting a single unit or entity. The rendering "one" preserves the core idea of singularity and unity inherent in the root while reflecting its feminine singular morphology. |
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SILEX v2
Bantu Hebrew
אַחַ֔ת (ʼechâd) — A cardinal numeral meaning 'one', indicating singularity, unity, or individual identity; used for counting, for emphasizing uniqueness or incomparability, for expressing 'each' or 'any one' within a group, and for describing unity or wholeness in both abstract and concrete senses. In construct forms or idioms, may denote 'first' or 'a certain (one)'.
| Word | Meaning | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Eka | one, alone, by oneself | Bemba |