גַּ֚ם
𐤂𐤌
gam
even
An adverb and conjunction chiefly denoting addition or inclusivity, typically translated as 'also', 'even', or 'too'; it reinforces, intensifies, or broadens the scope of statements, highlighting cumulative ideas or inclusion of further cases or individuals. Used both to link words/phrases and to express emphatic addition; often employed in correlative structures ('both...and', 'even...also').
Nehemiah 6:1 · Word #18
Lexicon H1571
| Lemma | גַּם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤌 |
| Transliteration | gam |
| Strong's | H1571 |
| Definition | An adverb and conjunction chiefly denoting addition or inclusivity, typically translated as 'also', 'even', or 'too'; it reinforces, intensifies, or broadens the scope of statements, highlighting cumulative ideas or inclusion of further cases or individuals. Used both to link words/phrases and to express emphatic addition; often employed in correlative structures ('both...and', 'even...also'). |
Morphology HTa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | a — Affirmation — Affirmation particle |
Common Translation
| Phrase | even |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1571-02
also
| Morphological Notes | Adverbial particle of affirmation/addition; invariable form; no gender, number, or stem. |
| Rendering Rationale | 'Also' directly expresses the particle’s core function of addition or inclusion without importing contextual nuance. As an independent adverbial particle, it marks cumulative or emphatic addition. |
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