נֶעְלַ֤ם
𐤍𐤏𐤋𐤌
ʻâlam
was hidden
To conceal or hide; to cover something so as to keep it from view or knowledge, whether physically (as in hiding objects or individuals) or metaphorically (as in concealing information or intentions). The verb conveys actions related to keeping something secret, obscured, or invisible to others, either purposefully or by circumstance. Contexts range from concealing oneself, to hiding truth, or obscuring understanding.
2 Chronicles 9:2 · Word #8
Lexicon H5956
| Lemma | עָלַם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤋𐤌 |
| Transliteration | ʻâlam |
| Strong's | H5956 |
| Definition | To conceal or hide; to cover something so as to keep it from view or knowledge, whether physically (as in hiding objects or individuals) or metaphorically (as in concealing information or intentions). The verb conveys actions related to keeping something secret, obscured, or invisible to others, either purposefully or by circumstance. Contexts range from concealing oneself, to hiding truth, or obscuring understanding. |
Morphology HVNp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | N — Niphal — Simple passive or reflexive |
| Conjugation | p — Perfect — Completed action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | was hidden |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5956-10
hidden one
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Niphal stem, active participle; masculine singular absolute—denoting one who is in a state of being hidden. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Niphal stem conveys a passive or reflexive sense, and as a masculine singular participle it functions as a verbal adjective. "Hidden one" preserves the root idea of concealedness while reflecting the participial, masculine singular form. |
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