בֵּינִ֣/י
𐤁𐤉𐤍/𐤉
beyni
between me
(sometimes in the plural masculine or feminine); properly, the constructive form of an otherwise unused noun from בִּין; a distinction; but used only as a preposition,; between (repeated before each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction, either...or; among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), [phrase] from (the widest), [idiom] in, out of, whether (it be...or), within.
Genesis 31:49 · Word #6
Lexicon H996
| Lemma | בֵּין |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤉𐤍 |
| Transliteration | bêyn |
| Strong's | H996 |
| In-context | between me |
Morphology HR/Sp1cs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
SIBI-P1 H996-10
in distinction from me
| Root | בין (b-y-n) |
| Core Meanings | separation, distinction, discernment, understanding |
| Semantic Range | between me and, among (with me as reference point), in separation from me, in relation to me within a distinction or division. |
| Conceptual Significance | Frequently used in covenantal formulas (“between me and you”), marking relational boundaries and defined distinctions established by יהוה. It underscores the theological concept of covenant as a formally distinguished relationship set apart between parties. |
| Morphological Notes | Preposition בֵּין (construct form of an unused noun from בין) with 1cs pronominal suffix; HR/Sp1cs indicates a prepositional form with first person common singular suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | בֵּינִי is the prepositional form of בֵּין (“between, in distinction”) with a 1st person common singular suffix. Rendering it as “in distinction from me” preserves the root idea of separation or differentiation (from בין, to discern/distinguish) while accurately reflecting the 1cs pronominal suffix “me.” |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root בין (separation, distinction, discernment, understanding)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H995-01 |
avin | I will discern |
H995-02 |
avinah | let me discern |
H996-01 |
beveyn | between (in distinction of) |
Word Usage (410 occurrences of H996)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 1:4 | בֵּ֥ין | beyn | between |
| Genesis 1:4 | וּ/בֵ֥ין | uveyn | and between |
| Genesis 1:6 | בֵּ֥ין | beyn | between |