לָ/נֽוּם
𐤋/𐤍𐤅𐤌
nûwm
to slumber
To be in a state of light sleep or drowsiness; to slumber as an action or condition, typically implying a period of inactivity, physical rest, or inattention, especially as contrasted with wakeful alertness. It may also carry a figurative sense of inattentiveness or neglect in a given context.
Isaiah 56:10 · Word #16
Lexicon H5123
| Lemma | נוּם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤅𐤌 |
| Transliteration | nûwm |
| Strong's | H5123 |
| Definition | To be in a state of light sleep or drowsiness; to slumber as an action or condition, typically implying a period of inactivity, physical rest, or inattention, especially as contrasted with wakeful alertness. It may also carry a figurative sense of inattentiveness or neglect in a given context. |
Morphology HR/Vqc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | c — Infinitive Construct — The verbal noun ("to ...") |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to slumber |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5123-01
to slumber
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, infinitive construct; expresses the simple action/state of slumbering. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal infinitive construct expresses the simple verbal action of the root נום, denoting the state or act of light sleep or drowsiness. "To slumber" preserves the nuance of light, reduced-consciousness rest distinct from deeper sleep verbs. |
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