אָ֤ז
𐤀𐤆
ʼâz
then
A demonstrative adverb primarily indicating a specific point in time, usually past, meaning 'then' or 'at that time.' אָז functions to situate actions or events temporally in relation to a previously mentioned or implied context. In some constructions, it serves a logical or inferential function ('thus', 'thereupon'). Rarely, it may introduce a consequence or development, especially in poetic texts or parallelism.
Proverbs 3:23 · Word #1
Lexicon H227
| Lemma | אָז |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤆 |
| Transliteration | ʼâz |
| Strong's | H227 |
| Definition | A demonstrative adverb primarily indicating a specific point in time, usually past, meaning 'then' or 'at that time.' אָז functions to situate actions or events temporally in relation to a previously mentioned or implied context. In some constructions, it serves a logical or inferential function ('thus', 'thereupon'). Rarely, it may introduce a consequence or development, especially in poetic texts or parallelism. |
Morphology HD
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | D — Adverb — Modifies a verb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | then |
SIBI-P1 Translation H227-01
at that time
| Morphological Notes | Demonstrative adverb; invariable form; no gender, number, or person inflection. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adverb אָז functions to situate an event at a specific, previously referenced point in time. "At that time" preserves its demonstrative and sequential force without importing contextual inference. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
then
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 rendering 'at that time' is accurate, but 'then' is more idiomatic and commonly used for אָז in this proverbial temporal context. It matches the SILEX definition and context better. |