וְ/הַ/מּוֹפֵ֔ת
𐤅/𐤄/𐤌𐤅𐤐𐤕
môwphêth
or the wonder
An extraordinary or astonishing event, object, or act, serving as a sign or portent, especially one intended to demonstrate a power beyond ordinary human capability. The term often refers to a supernatural occurrence or public demonstration that evokes wonder and signals divine agency or intervention, but can also signify a portent, omen, or warning, particularly of judgment or disaster. In some contexts, it serves to authenticate a message or messenger as coming from the deity.
Deuteronomy 13:3 · Word #3
Lexicon H4159
| Lemma | מוֹפֵת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤅𐤐𐤕 |
| Transliteration | môwphêth |
| Strong's | H4159 |
| Definition | An extraordinary or astonishing event, object, or act, serving as a sign or portent, especially one intended to demonstrate a power beyond ordinary human capability. The term often refers to a supernatural occurrence or public demonstration that evokes wonder and signals divine agency or intervention, but can also signify a portent, omen, or warning, particularly of judgment or disaster. In some contexts, it serves to authenticate a message or messenger as coming from the deity. |
Morphology HC/Td/Ncmsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | or the wonder |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4159-17
and the extraordinary portent
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + definite article הַ + masculine singular absolute noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a singular, astonishing event or object serving as a sign or portent of divine agency. The definite article and prefixed conjunction are preserved as "and the," and the singular masculine form is reflected in the singular rendering "portent." |
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