הַ/מַּסֹּ֨ת
𐤄/𐤌𐤎𐤕
Masah
the great trials
Testing or proving, especially in the sense of an ordeal or trial, whether of individuals, groups, or divine entities. Refers to the process or situation in which character, commitment, or loyalty is examined, either through actual events or as a concept. In some contexts, emphasizes the notion of putting someone or something to the test with implications of challenge, proof, or provocation.
Deuteronomy 7:19 · Word #1
Lexicon H4531
| Lemma | מַסָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤎𐤄 |
| Transliteration | Masah |
| Strong's | H4531 |
| Definition | Testing or proving, especially in the sense of an ordeal or trial, whether of individuals, groups, or divine entities. Refers to the process or situation in which character, commitment, or loyalty is examined, either through actual events or as a concept. In some contexts, emphasizes the notion of putting someone or something to the test with implications of challenge, proof, or provocation. |
Morphology HTd/Ncfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the great trials |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4531-02
the testings
| Morphological Notes | Feminine plural common noun, absolute state, with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מַסָּה derives from the root נסה (“to test, to prove”) and denotes the act or circumstance of testing. The feminine plural with definite article is rendered "the testings," preserving both plurality and the core root idea of examination or proving. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the testings
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately reflects the concept of 'trials' in context, consistent with the silex definition. |