לְ/הֵמִ֣ין
𐤋/𐤄𐤌𐤉𐤍
yâman
to turn to the right
To turn or move to the right side, to use the right hand, or to take the right-hand direction; in some contexts, to act with the right hand as a symbol of favor, authority, or strength. The word typically appears in verb forms describing physical movement or directionality, as well as metaphorically for orientation or preference for the right side. Sometimes extends to indicate southern direction or alignment, since facing east would place south to one’s right.
2 Samuel 14:19 · Word #17
Lexicon H3231
| Lemma | יָמַן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤌𐤍 |
| Transliteration | yâman |
| Strong's | H3231 |
| Definition | To turn or move to the right side, to use the right hand, or to take the right-hand direction; in some contexts, to act with the right hand as a symbol of favor, authority, or strength. The word typically appears in verb forms describing physical movement or directionality, as well as metaphorically for orientation or preference for the right side. Sometimes extends to indicate southern direction or alignment, since facing east would place south to one’s right. |
Morphology HR/Vhc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | h — Hiphil — Causative active |
| Conjugation | c — Infinitive Construct — The verbal noun ("to ...") |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to turn to the right |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3231-02
to direct to the right
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Hiphil (causative), infinitive construct with prefixed ל |
| Rendering Rationale | The Hiphil stem gives a causative sense, indicating causing or directing movement toward the right side. The infinitive construct with prefixed ל conveys the verbal idea "to cause to turn right" or "to direct rightward," preserving the root’s orientation toward the right hand/side. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
to direct to the right
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 properly renders the verb and its directionality per SILEX; suitable for the idiom being used. |