הַ/יָּרֵ֜חַ
𐤄/𐤉𐤓𐤇
yârêach
the moon
The celestial body known as the moon; in Hebrew, יָרֵחַ refers specifically to the physical moon observed in the sky. The term also carries connotations of lunar cycles, which informed calendar reckoning and agricultural festivals. In rare extended usage, it may denote 'monthly cycle' or a 'month' by association with the moon's phases, but this is more properly the domain of the related noun יֶרַח.
Deuteronomy 4:19 · Word #9
Lexicon H3394
| Lemma | יָרֵחַ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤓𐤇 |
| Transliteration | yârêach |
| Strong's | H3394 |
| Definition | The celestial body known as the moon; in Hebrew, יָרֵחַ refers specifically to the physical moon observed in the sky. The term also carries connotations of lunar cycles, which informed calendar reckoning and agricultural festivals. In rare extended usage, it may denote 'monthly cycle' or a 'month' by association with the moon's phases, but this is more properly the domain of the related noun יֶרַח. |
Morphology HTd/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 | the moon |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3394-01
the moon
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun יָרֵחַ denotes the physical lunar body. The prefixed definite article הַ and masculine singular absolute form require the rendering "the moon," referring to the specific celestial body. |
View full lexicon entry for H3394 →
SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the moon
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | SIBI-P1 'the moon' is accurate for the literal physical meaning in this celestial context. |