וּ/בְ/אֶ֥פֶס
𐤅/𐤁/𐤀𐤐𐤎
ʼepheç
and in absence
A limit, end, or extremity; in various contexts, can denote a boundary (geographical or abstract), a point of cessation, or nonexistence. Used often as a negative particle or adverbial expression (e.g., nothing, none, only) to indicate the absence of something or the idea of exclusivity ('none besides'). Can also refer, in the dual form, to the ankle, as the extremity of the leg.
Daniel 8:25 · Word #15
Lexicon H657
| Lemma | אֶפֶס |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤐𐤎 |
| Transliteration | ʼepheç |
| Strong's | H657 |
| Definition | A limit, end, or extremity; in various contexts, can denote a boundary (geographical or abstract), a point of cessation, or nonexistence. Used often as a negative particle or adverbial expression (e.g., nothing, none, only) to indicate the absence of something or the idea of exclusivity ('none besides'). Can also refer, in the dual form, to the ankle, as the extremity of the leg. |
Morphology HC/R/Ncmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and in absence |
SIBI-P1 Translation H657-11
and in absence-of
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction ו + preposition ב + masculine singular noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אֶפֶס derives from the root meaning "to end" or "cease to exist," conveying absence or nonexistence. In masculine singular construct with the prefixed conjunction ו and preposition ב, it denotes being "in" a state or condition of absence, hence "and in absence-of." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and in absence of
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 omitted 'of'; for accurate construct, use 'and in absence of'. Minimal adjustment for clarity. |