מָק֤וֹם
𐤌𐤒𐤅𐤌
maqom
place
or מָקֹם; also (feminine) מְקוֹמָה; or מְקֹמָה; from קוּם; properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind); country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever).
Numbers 23:13 · Word #9
Lexicon H4725
| Lemma | מָקוֹם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤒𐤅𐤌 |
| Transliteration | mâqôwm |
| Strong's | H4725 |
| In-context | place |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H4725-15
standing-place
| Root | קום (q-w-m) |
| Core Meanings | to rise, to stand, to arise, to be established, to endure |
| Semantic Range | physical location, dwelling place, site, sanctuary, region, space, position, standing, condition or state (physical or mental) |
| Conceptual Significance | מָקוֹם expresses more than mere geography; it denotes a place of standing or establishment. It can signify one’s dwelling, divinely appointed location, or even a state of existence, underscoring themes of belonging, stability, and YHWH’s choosing of a "place" for His name. |
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun in the absolute state, formed as a maqtol pattern noun (מָקוֹם) from the verbal root קום, indicating place or locus of the verbal action. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from קום ("to rise, stand"), so "standing-place" preserves the concrete sense of a place where one stands or is established. The form is a masculine singular absolute noun (HNcmsa), reflected in the singular English rendering without possessive or plural elements. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root קום (to rise, to stand, to arise, to be established, to endure)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H510-01 |
alequm | no-rising-up |
H6965-01 |
aqim | I will cause to stand up |
H6966-01 |
aqimeh | the one causing him to stand |
Word Usage (401 occurrences of H4725)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 1:9 | מָק֣וֹם | maqom | one place |
| Genesis 12:6 | מְק֣וֹם | meqom | the place |
| Genesis 13:3 | הַ/מָּק֗וֹם | hamaqom | the place |