אוּלָ֥ם
𐤀𐤅𐤋𐤌
ʼûwlâm
vestibule
Principal architectural term denoting an entrance hall, vestibule, or porch—typically a roofed, sometimes columned space leading into a larger building or central chamber, especially in the context of royal or temple architecture. The term refers specifically to the prominent entry structure projecting from the front of major buildings, such as the temple in Jerusalem, palace complexes, or other important edifices; may also refer more abstractly to a grand entranceway or portico within such a complex.
2 Chronicles 15:8 · Word #27
Lexicon H197
| Lemma | אוּלָם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤅𐤋𐤌 |
| Transliteration | ʼûwlâm |
| Strong's | H197 |
| Definition | Principal architectural term denoting an entrance hall, vestibule, or porch—typically a roofed, sometimes columned space leading into a larger building or central chamber, especially in the context of royal or temple architecture. The term refers specifically to the prominent entry structure projecting from the front of major buildings, such as the temple in Jerusalem, palace complexes, or other important edifices; may also refer more abstractly to a grand entranceway or portico within such a complex. |
Morphology HNcmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | vestibule |
SIBI-P1 Translation H197-06
bound entrance hall
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun in construct state (HNcmsc). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes an architectural vestibule or portico attached to the front of a major structure. Rendering it as "bound entrance hall" preserves the root idea of something joined or tied to the main building while reflecting its specific architectural function; singular masculine construct is maintained in concise form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
vestibule
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'bound entrance hall' is overly literal. The recognized architectural term is 'vestibule,' matching the context of the temple or sanctuary entrance. |