הָ/אֵֽלֶּה
𐤄/𐤀𐤋𐤄
ʼêl-leh
these
A demonstrative pronoun meaning 'these,' used to refer to multiple objects, persons, or concepts that are near to the speaker (proximal plural). In some contexts, can also function with reference to persons, items, or ideas already introduced or understood from context, with the force of 'these ones' or 'these people/things.' Employed both independently and adjectivally to mark a definite set, usually with anaphoric reference.
Joshua 4:21 · Word #15
Lexicon H428
| Lemma | אֵלֶּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤋𐤄 |
| Transliteration | ʼêl-leh |
| Strong's | H428 |
| Definition | A demonstrative pronoun meaning 'these,' used to refer to multiple objects, persons, or concepts that are near to the speaker (proximal plural). In some contexts, can also function with reference to persons, items, or ideas already introduced or understood from context, with the force of 'these ones' or 'these people/things.' Employed both independently and adjectivally to mark a definite set, usually with anaphoric reference. |
Morphology HTd/Pdxcp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | P — Pronoun — Substitutes for a noun |
| Subtype | d — Demonstrative — Demonstrative |
| Gender | c — Common — Common (both genders) |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
Common Translation
| Phrase | these |
SIBI-P1 Translation H428-04
these ones
| Morphological Notes | Demonstrative pronoun; common gender; plural; proximal; functions independently or adjectivally with definite force. |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is a common plural demonstrative pronoun indicating a definite set being pointed out. "These ones" preserves its proximal, plural, and deictic force without relying on contextual adjustment. |
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