מַ֥טָּה
𐤌𐤈𐤄
maṭṭâh
lower
Downward direction, position beneath, or location under something; frequently used as an adverb, preposition, or noun to indicate physical or metaphorical position lower than a reference point. The term commonly expresses spatial relationships ('under, beneath; down below') and, less often, metaphorical hierarchy or rank ('lower, less important').
Deuteronomy 28:43 · Word #10
Lexicon H4295
| Lemma | מַטָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤈𐤄 |
| Transliteration | maṭṭâh |
| Strong's | H4295 |
| Definition | Downward direction, position beneath, or location under something; frequently used as an adverb, preposition, or noun to indicate physical or metaphorical position lower than a reference point. The term commonly expresses spatial relationships ('under, beneath; down below') and, less often, metaphorical hierarchy or rank ('lower, less important'). |
Morphology HD
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | D — Adverb — Modifies a verb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | lower |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4295-02
downward
| Morphological Notes | Adverbial form with directive ending; expresses direction or position toward a lower place; no gender or number marking. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form functions as a directional adverb derived from the root נ-ט-ה, conveying inclination or bending toward a lower position. "Downward" preserves the sense of movement or orientation toward what is beneath, reflecting the directive nuance in the morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
lower
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Downward' is literal but 'lower' makes the comparative contrast intended in the verse more explicit. |