אֲלַ֑ף
𐤀𐤋𐤐
alaf
a thousand
(Aramaic) or אֶלֶף; (Aramaic), corresponding to אֶלֶף; {hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand}; thousand.
Daniel 5:1 · Word #7
Lexicon H506
| Lemma | אֲלַף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤋𐤐 |
| Transliteration | ʼălaph |
| Strong's | H506 |
| In-context | a thousand |
Morphology AAcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | c — Cardinal Number — Cardinal number |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1
a thousand
| Root | אלף (ʾ-l-p̄) |
| Core Meanings | thousand, clan-group, ox, unit, multitude |
| Semantic Range | a thousand (numerical value), a large unit, a clan or tribal subdivision, a military contingent, an indefinite large quantity |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical literature, "thousand" can denote not only a precise number but also a large organized unit (such as a clan or military company). It often conveys magnitude, fullness, or covenantal blessing (e.g., multiplication into thousands), underscoring themes of abundance and communal identity. |
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic noun, common masculine singular absolute (AAcmsa). Functions as a cardinal number meaning "one thousand." No pronominal suffix or construct relation is present. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form אֲלַף is an Aramaic masculine singular absolute noun meaning "a thousand." The rendering preserves the singular numerical sense inherent in the morphology (common masculine singular absolute) while reflecting the root’s development from a counted unit or clan-group into the standard term for a thousand. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root אלף (thousand, clan-group, ox, unit, multitude)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H504-01 |
alafeykha | your clan-thousands |
H505-01 |
alafim | thousands |
H505-02 |
alef | a thousand-unit |
Word Usage (5 occurrences of H506)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel 5:1 | אֲלַ֑ף | alaf | a thousand |
| Daniel 5:1 | אַלְפָּ֖/א | alepa | the thousand |
| Daniel 7:10 | אֶ֤לֶף | elef | thousand |