אָֽמֶשׁ
𐤀𐤌𐤔
ʼemesh
last night
ʻEmesh refers specifically to the immediate past day or night, often meaning 'yesterday' or 'last night.' In broader usage, it can signify the most recent period prior to the present, distinguishing the previous day or the night before from today. In rare contexts, it may constitute a reference to a period slightly further in the past, but always with a direct connection to the current day or night.
Genesis 31:42 · Word #22
Lexicon H570
| Lemma | אֶמֶשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤌𐤔 |
| Transliteration | ʼemesh |
| Strong's | H570 |
| Definition | ʻEmesh refers specifically to the immediate past day or night, often meaning 'yesterday' or 'last night.' In broader usage, it can signify the most recent period prior to the present, distinguishing the previous day or the night before from today. In rare contexts, it may constitute a reference to a period slightly further in the past, but always with a direct connection to the current day or night. |
Morphology HD
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | D — Adverb — Modifies a verb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | last night |
SIBI-P1 Translation H570-01
yesterday
| Morphological Notes | Adverb; indeclinable temporal form referring to the immediate past. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term denotes the immediate past period directly preceding the present, most commonly the prior day or night. "Yesterday" captures this fixed adverbial reference to the most recent past without adding contextual nuance. |
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