הָ/אֵ֣ל
𐤄/𐤀𐤋
El
God
A generic term for a powerful being, primarily signifying 'god' or 'deity'; also used for mighty beings, heroes, or persons of extraordinary strength. In various contexts, denotes both specific deities (including the chief deity in Canaanite religion and the God of Israel) and figures of exceptional might. The semantic range extends from divine beings to human rulers or judges noted for strength or power.
Isaiah 42:5 · Word #3
Lexicon H410
| Lemma | אֵל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤋 |
| Transliteration | El |
| Strong's | H410 |
| Definition | A generic term for a powerful being, primarily signifying 'god' or 'deity'; also used for mighty beings, heroes, or persons of extraordinary strength. In various contexts, denotes both specific deities (including the chief deity in Canaanite religion and the God of Israel) and figures of exceptional might. The semantic range extends from divine beings to human rulers or judges noted for strength or power. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | God |
SIBI-P1 Translation H410-07
the Mighty One
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun (absolute) with prefixed definite article הָ. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אֵל derives from the root conveying strength and might, denoting a powerful being or deity. The prefixed definite article הָ marks it as singular and definite, hence "the Mighty One." |
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