שֹׁנ֣וֹת
𐤔𐤍𐤅𐤕
shânâh
are different
To repeat or do again, to change, to alter, particularly to do something a second time (repeat) or to modify its state (change, alter); the verb encompasses both literal repetition and figurative alteration or transformation. In certain contexts, it also connotes disguising oneself (i.e., changing appearance) or perverting a way or speech.
Esther 3:8 · Word #16
Lexicon H8138
| Lemma | שָׁנָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤍𐤄 |
| Transliteration | shânâh |
| Strong's | H8138 |
| Definition | To repeat or do again, to change, to alter, particularly to do something a second time (repeat) or to modify its state (change, alter); the verb encompasses both literal repetition and figurative alteration or transformation. In certain contexts, it also connotes disguising oneself (i.e., changing appearance) or perverting a way or speech. |
Morphology HVqrfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | r — Participle Active — The one doing the action |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | are different |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8138-12
changing ones
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal active participle, feminine plural, absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal active participle feminine plural form denotes those who are actively changing or altering. "Changing ones" preserves the root sense of alteration while reflecting the participial and plural morphology. |
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