אֵלֶ֜י/הָ
𐤀𐤋𐤉/𐤄
ʼêl
to her
A prepositional particle primarily expressing direction toward a person, place, or thing. Its primary sense is 'to' or 'toward,' indicating motion or orientation in the direction of an object, target, or goal. In broader usage, it can mean 'into,' 'onto,' 'upon,' or, by extension, proximity ('near,' 'beside'). Furthermore, it is commonly used to introduce indirect objects ('to, for'), and in some constructions, it can signify situation 'with' or 'among,' or purpose or relation ('about, concerning, regarding').
Genesis 38:16 · Word #2
Lexicon H413
| Lemma | אֵל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʼêl |
| Strong's | H413 |
| Definition | A prepositional particle primarily expressing direction toward a person, place, or thing. Its primary sense is 'to' or 'toward,' indicating motion or orientation in the direction of an object, target, or goal. In broader usage, it can mean 'into,' 'onto,' 'upon,' or, by extension, proximity ('near,' 'beside'). Furthermore, it is commonly used to introduce indirect objects ('to, for'), and in some constructions, it can signify situation 'with' or 'among,' or purpose or relation ('about, concerning, regarding'). |
Morphology HR/Sp3fs
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| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to her |
SIBI-P1 Translation H413-14
to her
| Morphological Notes | Preposition אֵל with 3rd person feminine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The preposition אֵל expresses motion or orientation toward a target; with the 3rd feminine singular pronominal suffix, it specifically denotes direction toward her. The rendering preserves both the core directional sense and the feminine singular morphology. |
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