לָהֵן֙
𐤋𐤄𐤍
lâhên
save
An Aramaic conjunction used primarily to indicate consequence or logical result, with the primary sense of 'therefore, consequently, for this reason.' In certain contexts, may introduce exceptions ('but, except, save'). Frequently used as a logical connector in Aramaic narrative and legal discourse.
Daniel 6:13 · Word #24
Lexicon H3861
| Lemma | לָהֵן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤄𐤍 |
| Transliteration | lâhên |
| Strong's | H3861 |
| Definition | An Aramaic conjunction used primarily to indicate consequence or logical result, with the primary sense of 'therefore, consequently, for this reason.' In certain contexts, may introduce exceptions ('but, except, save'). Frequently used as a logical connector in Aramaic narrative and legal discourse. |
Morphology AC
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | C — Conjunction — Connects words or clauses |
Common Translation
| Phrase | save |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3861-01
therefore
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic conjunction; invariable logical connector (not a true preposition with pronominal suffix despite surface analysis). |
| Rendering Rationale | The term functions as an Aramaic conjunction primarily marking logical consequence or result. "Therefore" captures its core inferential force without importing contextual nuance. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
except
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'therefore' should be 'except' here due to legal context—introducing an exception to the rule per SILEX and idiomatic structure. |