לַ/יָּ֖ם
𐤋/𐤉𐤌
yâm
the sea
A large body of water, most frequently used of the sea (particularly the Mediterranean); also used for large rivers, lakes, and sometimes artificial basins. By extension, it denotes the geographic direction west (toward the Mediterranean from the perspective of the land of Israel). The word encompasses both physical and figurative senses, such as tumult or abundance.
Deuteronomy 30:13 · Word #3
Lexicon H3220
| Lemma | יָם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤌 |
| Transliteration | yâm |
| Strong's | H3220 |
| Definition | A large body of water, most frequently used of the sea (particularly the Mediterranean); also used for large rivers, lakes, and sometimes artificial basins. By extension, it denotes the geographic direction west (toward the Mediterranean from the perspective of the land of Israel). The word encompasses both physical and figurative senses, such as tumult or abundance. |
Morphology HRd/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 | the sea |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3220-08
to the sea
| Morphological Notes | Preposition לְ with definite article (assimilated) + masculine singular noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun יָם denotes a great body of water, rooted in the idea of roaring or tumult. The prefixed לַ־ marks direction or relation ('to/toward') and includes the definite article, yielding 'to the sea' in masculine singular absolute form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
to the sea
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 matches the lexicon and context—direction towards the sea; no need for adjustment. |