הַ/שַּׁ֑ל
𐤄/𐤔𐤋
shal
his error
A misstep, fault, or error, particularly in the sense of an act of stumbling, failure, or a lapse in conduct or judgment. While the basic sense is of a fault or error, it emphasizes a misdeed or slip that results in a negative outcome, whether in behavior or decision.
2 Samuel 6:7 · Word #9
Lexicon H7944
| Lemma | שַׁל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤋 |
| Transliteration | shal |
| Strong's | H7944 |
| Definition | A misstep, fault, or error, particularly in the sense of an act of stumbling, failure, or a lapse in conduct or judgment. While the basic sense is of a fault or error, it emphasizes a misdeed or slip that results in a negative outcome, whether in behavior or decision. |
Morphology HTd/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 | his error |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7944-01
the careless misstep
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in the absolute state with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שַׁל derives from the root שלה, conveying carelessness or ease that leads to error. As a masculine singular noun with the definite article, it is rendered "the careless misstep," preserving both its root sense and its definite, singular form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the careless misstep
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'the careless misstep' accurately reflects the Hebrew term's sense of error or transgression as per SILEX and fits in context. No change required. |