מוּל֙
𐤌𐤅𐤋
mul
opposite
or מוֹל; (Deuteronomy 1:1), or מוֹאל; (Nehemiah 12:38), or מֻל; (Numbers 22:5), from מוּל; properly, abrupt, i.e. a precipice; by implication, the front; used only adverbially (with prepositional prefix) opposite; (over) against, before, (fore-) front, from, (God-) ward, toward, with.
Numbers 8:3 · Word #5
Lexicon H4136
| Lemma | מוּל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤅𐤋 |
| Transliteration | mûwl |
| Strong's | H4136 |
| In-context | opposite |
Morphology HR
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
SIBI-P1 H4136-02
facing in front of
| Root | מול (m-w-l) |
| Core Meanings | front, forefront, facing, opposite position, that which stands before |
| Semantic Range | in front of, facing, opposite, before, toward, over against, in the presence of (spatially) |
| Conceptual Significance | מוּל expresses concrete spatial orientation—standing before or facing something—which often carries relational weight in biblical narrative, especially when describing positioning before YHWH, enemies, landmarks, or sacred spaces. Physical placement "in front of" frequently implies confrontation, accountability, or intentional direction. |
| Morphological Notes | Adverbial/prepositional form (HR = Hebrew particle/preposition). Indeclinable; does not mark gender, number, or person. Commonly used with a following noun or pronominal sense to indicate spatial orientation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term derives from the root מול, denoting what is in front or directly before something. As an adverbial/prepositional form (HR), it functions spatially to indicate position "facing" or "in front of" another object, preserving the core sense of frontal orientation rather than a generalized "opposite." |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root מול (front, forefront, facing, opposite position, that which stands before)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H4135-01 |
amilam | I will cause them to be cut off |
H4135-02 |
behimol | by being cut (circumcised) |
H4135-03 |
behimolo | at his being circumcised (cut-short) |
Word Usage (36 occurrences of H4136)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exodus 18:19 | מ֚וּל | mul | before |
| Exodus 26:9 | מ֖וּל | mul | the front |
| Exodus 28:25 | מ֥וּל | mul | opposite |