בַּ/מָּֽה
𐤁/𐤌𐤄
mâʼ
Wherewith?
Interrogative particle indicating a question about identity, nature, or value; introduces inquiries into what something is, or what kind, analogous to 'what?' or 'which?' in English. Depending on context, can indicate request for specification, explanation, or introduction of indefinite or relative clauses.
1 Kings 22:21 · Word #12
Lexicon H3964
| Lemma | מָא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤀 |
| Transliteration | mâʼ |
| Strong's | H3964 |
| Definition | Interrogative particle indicating a question about identity, nature, or value; introduces inquiries into what something is, or what kind, analogous to 'what?' or 'which?' in English. Depending on context, can indicate request for specification, explanation, or introduction of indefinite or relative clauses. |
Morphology HR/Ti
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | i — Interrogative — Interrogative |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Wherewith? |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3964-01
in what?
| Morphological Notes | Interrogative particle מָא with prefixed preposition בְּ; no gender or number; introduces a question of specification or means. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form combines the preposition בְּ ("in/with/by") with the interrogative particle מָא ("what?"). The rendering "in what?" preserves both the prefixed preposition and the root sense of inquiry inherent in the interrogative. |
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