א֥וֹ
𐤀𐤅
o
whether
presumed to be the 'constructive' or genitival form of אַו ; short for אַוָּה; desire (and so probably in Proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if; also, and, either, if, at the least, [idiom] nor, or, otherwise, then, whether.
H176
Leviticus 13:52 · Word #4
Lexicon H176
| Lemma | אוֹ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤅 |
| Transliteration | ʼôw |
| Strong's | H176 |
| In-context | whether |
Morphology HC
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | C — Conjunction — Connects words or clauses |
SIBI-P1 H176-01
or (as an alternative option)
| Root | אוה (ʾ-w-h) |
| Core Meanings | desire, wish, inclination, longing |
| Semantic Range | or, either, whether, otherwise, if, also (in certain contexts), marking contrast or alternative possibility. |
| Conceptual Significance | או structures biblical thought through alternatives—blessing or curse, obedience or rebellion—framing covenantal choices and moral decisions. It often introduces decisive contrasts that call for discernment and commitment. |
| Morphological Notes | Hebrew coordinating conjunction (HC); invariable particle with no inflection for gender, number, or person; used to connect clauses, phrases, or words as alternatives. |
| Rendering Rationale | Though functioning as a simple conjunction, או likely derives from a root related to desire or inclination, marking an alternative possibility set before the hearer. As a conjunction (HC), it carries no gender, number, or person marking, so the rendering reflects its coordinating function while preserving the sense of presenting an alternative option. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root אוה (desire, wish, inclination, longing)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H185-01 |
avat | longing-of |
H189-01 |
evi | Desire (masculine personal name) |
H339-01 |
hai | the desirable coastland |
H339-02 |
haiyim | the desirable coastlands |
H183-01 |
hamiteavim | the ones craving for themselves |
H6914-01 |
hataavah | the Craving |
H339-03 |
i | desirable coastland |
H183-02 |
ivah | he longed for her |
H183-03 |
ivetah | she has intensely longed |
H339-04 |
iyey | desirable coastlands of |
H339-05 |
iyim | desirable coastlands |
H339-06 |
laiyim | to the desirable coastlands |
H339-08 |
meiyey | from coastlands-of |
H853-06 |
meotakhe | this-of-thee |
H853-12 |
otam | these same ones (m.p.) |
H853-16 |
otehem | these same entities of them |
H853-22 |
oto | him |
H188-01 |
oy | Ah—woe! |
H8378-01 |
taavah | a craving |
H8378-02 |
taavat | longing-of |
H183-04 |
teaveh | she earnestly craves |
H183-05 |
titeayv | you will crave |
H176-02 |
v | or (as an alternative desire) |
H339-09 |
veiyim | and coastlands |
H853-32 |
veoti | and me |
H183-06 |
vytv | and he longed |
Word Usage (321 occurrences of H176)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 24:49 | א֥וֹ | o | or |
| Genesis 24:50 | אוֹ | o | or |
| Genesis 24:55 | א֣וֹ | o | or |