מִקְרֶ֥ה
𐤌𐤒𐤓𐤄
miqreh
event
An occurrence or event, usually emphasizing its nature as something that happens without obvious purpose, design, or discernible causality; often associated with what seems to be an accident, happening, or chance event. The term can refer generally to anything that occurs, especially in circumstances outside human intentionality, either positive or negative. In wisdom literature, it frequently signifies what is perceived as random or inexplicable within human experience.
Ecclesiastes 9:3 · Word #9
Lexicon H4745
| Lemma | מִקְרֶה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤒𐤓𐤄 |
| Transliteration | miqreh |
| Strong's | H4745 |
| Definition | An occurrence or event, usually emphasizing its nature as something that happens without obvious purpose, design, or discernible causality; often associated with what seems to be an accident, happening, or chance event. The term can refer generally to anything that occurs, especially in circumstances outside human intentionality, either positive or negative. In wisdom literature, it frequently signifies what is perceived as random or inexplicable within human experience. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | event |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4745-02
chance-occurrence of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to encounter" or "to happen," denoting that which is encountered or befalls someone. The singular masculine construct form is reflected by rendering it as "chance-occurrence of," marking its bound relationship to a following noun. |
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