א֤וֹ
𐤀𐤅
o
or
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.
Leviticus 14:22 · Word #3
Lexicon H176
| Lemma | אוֹ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤅 |
| Transliteration | ʼôw |
| Strong's | H176 |
| In-context | or |
Morphology HC
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | C — Conjunction — Connects words or clauses |
SIBI-P1 H176-01
or (as an alternative option)
| 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. |
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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 |
H339-01 |
baiyim | in the habitable coastlands |
H185-02 |
beavat | in the longing of |
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 |