בֵּינֹתָֽ/ם
𐤁𐤉𐤍𐤕/𐤌
bêyn
between them
A preposition and sometimes noun used to indicate spatial, temporal, or abstract separation, distinction, or interval between entities, persons, groups, or times. Primary meaning is 'between' or 'among,' extending to ideas such as 'in the midst of,' 'from among,' or 'distinction between.'
Genesis 42:23 · Word #9
Lexicon H996
| Lemma | בֵּין |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤉𐤍 |
| Transliteration | bêyn |
| Strong's | H996 |
| Definition | A preposition and sometimes noun used to indicate spatial, temporal, or abstract separation, distinction, or interval between entities, persons, groups, or times. Primary meaning is 'between' or 'among,' extending to ideas such as 'in the midst of,' 'from among,' or 'distinction between.' |
Morphology HR/Sp3mp
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| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | between them |
SIBI-P1 Translation H996-14
between them
| Morphological Notes | Preposition בֵּין in construct form with 3rd person masculine plural pronominal suffix (-ם) |
| Rendering Rationale | The form derives from בֵּין, expressing separation or distinction, with a 3rd person masculine plural suffix. "Between them" preserves the core sense of distinction or interval and reflects the masculine plural pronominal ending. |
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