פּוּר֩
𐤐𐤅𐤓
Pur
Pur
A 'lot,' that is, a physical object (such as a stone or shard) used for casting lots, a method of decision-making or assigning portions by chance or divine will; by extension, 'Purim' is the plural form and refers specifically to the lots cast by Haman to determine the date for his anti-Israelite decree in the Book of Esther and, subsequently, to the festival commemorating Israelite deliverance.
Esther 3:7 · Word #12
Lexicon H6332
| Lemma | פּוּר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | Pur |
| Strong's | H6332 |
| Definition | A 'lot,' that is, a physical object (such as a stone or shard) used for casting lots, a method of decision-making or assigning portions by chance or divine will; by extension, 'Purim' is the plural form and refers specifically to the lots cast by Haman to determine the date for his anti-Israelite decree in the Book of Esther and, subsequently, to the festival commemorating Israelite deliverance. |
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 | Pur |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6332-04
lot
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a physical object used in casting lots for decision-making or assignment by chance or perceived divine will. The singular masculine absolute form is preserved simply as "lot," reflecting the concrete object rather than the later festival name. |
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