וְ/אֵלֶ֨י/ךָ֙
𐤅/𐤀𐤋𐤉/𐤊
ʼêl
toward you
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 4:7 · Word #11
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 HC/R/Sp2ms
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| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | toward you |
SIBI-P1 Translation H413-27
and toward you
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + preposition אֵל in construct form + 2ms pronominal suffix; addressing one masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The particle אֵל expresses direction or orientation toward a target. With the prefixed conjunction וְ and the 2nd masculine singular pronominal suffix ךָ, the form means "and toward you," preserving both directionality and masculine singular address. |
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