וְ/הֵן
𐤅/𐤄𐤍
hên
or if
An interjection and particle used to draw emphatic attention to a statement or situation, often translated as 'behold,' 'look,' or 'here is.' It introduces something noteworthy or calling for special attention. In some constructions, it functions as a conditional or asseverative particle ('if,' 'indeed,' 'surely'), but its primary sense is deictic and demonstrative, drawing the audience's focus to what follows.
2 Chronicles 7:13 · Word #7
Lexicon H2005
| Lemma | הֵן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤄𐤍 |
| Transliteration | hên |
| Strong's | H2005 |
| Definition | An interjection and particle used to draw emphatic attention to a statement or situation, often translated as 'behold,' 'look,' or 'here is.' It introduces something noteworthy or calling for special attention. In some constructions, it functions as a conditional or asseverative particle ('if,' 'indeed,' 'surely'), but its primary sense is deictic and demonstrative, drawing the audience's focus to what follows. |
Morphology HC/Tj
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| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
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Common Translation
| Phrase | or if |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2005-11
and behold
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + interjective particle הֵן; deictic/asseverative particle with prefixed conjunction. |
| Rendering Rationale | הֵן is a deictic interjection drawing emphatic attention to what follows; the prefixed וְ adds simple conjunction. "And behold" preserves both the conjunctive prefix and the particle’s core function of directing attention. |
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