הַ/סְּפָרִ֗ים
𐤄/𐤎𐤐𐤓𐤉𐤌
çêpher
the letters
An inscribed document or written record, typically in the form of a scroll or letter; encompasses any physical or conceptual writing, including legal documents, official records, correspondence, and literary compositions. It can refer either to the object (a written document, book, or scroll) or to the act or product of writing as a record or message.
Esther 8:5 · Word #20
Lexicon H5612
| Lemma | סֵפֶר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤐𐤓 |
| Transliteration | çêpher |
| Strong's | H5612 |
| Definition | An inscribed document or written record, typically in the form of a scroll or letter; encompasses any physical or conceptual writing, including legal documents, official records, correspondence, and literary compositions. It can refer either to the object (a written document, book, or scroll) or to the act or product of writing as a record or message. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the letters |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5612-05
the written records
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun, absolute state, with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun סֵפֶר derives from the root ספר, denoting the product of recounting or writing—thus a recorded or written document. The masculine plural with definite article (הַסְּפָרִים) is preserved as "the written records," maintaining both plurality and definiteness. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the written records
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 retains the root connection and specificity, appropriate for this plural noun referencing official documents. |
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