יָ֝נ֗וּם
𐤉𐤍𐤅𐤌
nûwm
will he slumber
To be in a state of light sleep or drowsiness; to slumber as an action or condition, typically implying a period of inactivity, physical rest, or inattention, especially as contrasted with wakeful alertness. It may also carry a figurative sense of inattentiveness or neglect in a given context.
Psalms 121:3 · Word #6
Lexicon H5123
| Lemma | נוּם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤅𐤌 |
| Transliteration | nûwm |
| Strong's | H5123 |
| Definition | To be in a state of light sleep or drowsiness; to slumber as an action or condition, typically implying a period of inactivity, physical rest, or inattention, especially as contrasted with wakeful alertness. It may also carry a figurative sense of inattentiveness or neglect in a given context. |
Morphology HVqj3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | j — Jussive — Third-person wish or command |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | will he slumber |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5123-03
he slumbers
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, imperfect (yiqtol), 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal stem conveys the simple action of light sleep or drowsiness. The imperfect 3rd masculine singular is rendered as "he slumbers," preserving both the verbal aspect and masculine singular form while reflecting the root’s sense of light, wavering sleep rather than deep sleep. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
he slumbers
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'he slumbers' correctly translates the verb in this context (parallel negative construction). Retained as is. |