נֶ֤גֶד
𐤍𐤂𐤃
neged
in the presence of
Spatial or situational position directly opposite, facing, or in front of something; often used as a preposition meaning 'in the presence of,' 'before,' 'opposite,' or 'in front of.' In various contexts, conveys the sense of that which is set or placed before the eyes, in view, or in opposition.
1 Kings 21:13 · Word #13
Lexicon H5048
| Lemma | נֶגֶד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤂𐤃 |
| Transliteration | neged |
| Strong's | H5048 |
| Definition | Spatial or situational position directly opposite, facing, or in front of something; often used as a preposition meaning 'in the presence of,' 'before,' 'opposite,' or 'in front of.' In various contexts, conveys the sense of that which is set or placed before the eyes, in view, or in opposition. |
Morphology HR
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| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | in the presence of |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5048-11
in front of
| Morphological Notes | Preposition derived from a masculine singular noun; used adverbially/prepositionally to denote spatial position opposite or before. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun נֶגֶד denotes that which is set before or placed opposite, emphasizing visibility and direct facing. Rendered as "in front of," it preserves the spatial sense of being openly set before someone, reflecting its prepositional use. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in front of
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately reflects the spatial preposition without requiring adjustment for context. |