נֶ֖גֶד
𐤍𐤂𐤃
neged
opposite
A preposition and adverb meaning 'in front of,' 'opposite,' or 'before (the face of).' It indicates position or orientation relative to another object, person, or place—expressing spatial opposition, facing toward, or presence across from. Semantic range includes the ideas of frontality, spatial relationship, and direct opposition or correspondence.
Daniel 6:11 · Word #13
Lexicon H5049
| Lemma | נֶגֶד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤂𐤃 |
| Transliteration | neged |
| Strong's | H5049 |
| Definition | A preposition and adverb meaning 'in front of,' 'opposite,' or 'before (the face of).' It indicates position or orientation relative to another object, person, or place—expressing spatial opposition, facing toward, or presence across from. Semantic range includes the ideas of frontality, spatial relationship, and direct opposition or correspondence. |
Morphology AR
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | opposite |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5049-01
in front of
| Morphological Notes | Preposition formed from a masculine singular noun; functions adverbially to denote spatial position opposite or before. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun-derived preposition נֶגֶד denotes that which is set visibly before or opposite another. "In front of" preserves the spatial and visual force of the root נגד, emphasizing conspicuous placement before the eyes. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
toward
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'In front of' is possible, but in the context of facing Yerushalem, 'toward' best communicates intentional orientation toward the city. |