בְּ/חַ֔יִל
𐤁/𐤇𐤉𐤋
chayil
with force
The word refers primarily to strength, might, or capability, with extended senses including military force or an army, wealth or resources, and valor or competence in both martial and non-martial contexts. In some contexts, it designates material resources or capability (such as wealth), and in others, it refers to the collective power of an organized force (an army), or the moral and physical qualities of an individual (valor, competence, efficiency).
Daniel 5:7 · Word #3
Lexicon H2429
| Lemma | חַיִל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤉𐤋 |
| Transliteration | chayil |
| Strong's | H2429 |
| Definition | The word refers primarily to strength, might, or capability, with extended senses including military force or an army, wealth or resources, and valor or competence in both martial and non-martial contexts. In some contexts, it designates material resources or capability (such as wealth), and in others, it refers to the collective power of an organized force (an army), or the moral and physical qualities of an individual (valor, competence, efficiency). |
Morphology AR/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 | with force |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2429-01
in strength
| Morphological Notes | Preposition בְּ + masculine singular absolute noun חַיִל. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form consists of the preposition בְּ ("in") attached to the masculine singular noun חַיִל, denoting strength or capability. "In strength" preserves the root sense of manifested power or capacity without narrowing it to a specific expression such as army or wealth. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
with strength
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | The phrase indicates the king performing the action forcefully; 'with strength' better fits the instrumental sense (matching SILEX and context) than 'in strength'. |