אֲדֹנָ/י֙
𐤀𐤃𐤍/𐤉
adonay
Lord
an emphatic form of אָדוֹן; the Lord (used as a proper name of God only); (my) Lord.
Daniel 9:4 · Word #7
Lexicon H136
| Lemma | אֲדֹנָי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤃𐤍𐤉 |
| Transliteration | ʼĂdônây |
| Strong's | H136 |
| In-context | Lord |
Morphology HNcmpc/Sp1cs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
SIBI-P1 H136-02
my Lords
| Root | אדן (ʾ-d-n) |
| Core Meanings | lordship, mastery, authority, ownership, sovereignty |
| Semantic Range | lord, master, owner, ruler, sovereign; as a divine title, the supreme Lord and covenant ruler of Israel |
| Conceptual Significance | Used as a reverential substitute for the divine name יהוה, this title emphasizes God’s absolute authority and covenant lordship. The plural form intensifies majesty, while the possessive "my" reflects personal devotion and covenant relationship. |
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural noun (אֲדֹנִים) in construct form with 1cs pronominal suffix; morphologically "my Lords." Though grammatically plural, it commonly functions as a singular proper title for Israel’s God (plural of majesty). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine plural noun in construct with a first common singular suffix ("my"), literally "my Lords." Although used as a proper title for the God of Israel, the plural form conveys majesty and supremacy, while the 1cs suffix expresses personal allegiance and submission. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root אדן (lordship, mastery, authority, ownership, sovereignty)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H135-02 |
adan | Firm-One |
H134-01 |
adanayv | his foundation-sockets |
H134-02 |
adaneyha | her foundation-sockets |
Word Usage (445 occurrences of H136)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 15:2 | אֲדֹנָ֤/י | adonay | my Lord |
| Genesis 15:8 | אֲדֹנָ֣/י | adonay | Lord |
| Genesis 18:27 | אֲדֹנָ֔/י | adonay | the Lord |