לַ/שֶּׁ֨קֶר
𐤋/𐤔𐤒𐤓
sheqer
in vain
A falsehood; something that is objectively untrue or deceptive, whether in speech, action, or appearance. The noun שֶׁקֶר primarily denotes a deliberate statement or assertion that does not align with reality, often with intent to mislead or deceive. In a broader sense, it encompasses any form of deceit or falseness, including misleading claims, fraudulent actions, and vain promises.
1 Samuel 25:21 · Word #4
Lexicon H8267
| Lemma | שֶׁקֶר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤒𐤓 |
| Transliteration | sheqer |
| Strong's | H8267 |
| Definition | A falsehood; something that is objectively untrue or deceptive, whether in speech, action, or appearance. The noun שֶׁקֶר primarily denotes a deliberate statement or assertion that does not align with reality, often with intent to mislead or deceive. In a broader sense, it encompasses any form of deceit or falseness, including misleading claims, fraudulent actions, and vain promises. |
Morphology HRd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | in vain |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8267-08
to the falsehood
| Morphological Notes | Preposition ל with assimilated definite article + masculine singular absolute noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שֶׁקֶר denotes a concrete instance or substance of falsehood or deceit. The prefixed ל with the assimilated definite article yields "to the falsehood," preserving both the prepositional force and the definiteness of the singular masculine noun. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in vain
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Changed from 'to the falsehood' to 'in vain', which best matches the idiomatic sense required in this context (pointless effort). |