וּ/פֶן
𐤅/𐤐𐤍
pên
and lest
A conjunction introducing a negative purpose or precaution, meaning 'lest' (in order that not), indicating concern that a potentially undesired or harmful outcome should be avoided. The term signals preventative intention or a warning, introducing events, actions, or conditions that someone seeks to avert.
Deuteronomy 4:9 · Word #14
Lexicon H6435
| Lemma | פֵּן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤍 |
| Transliteration | pên |
| Strong's | H6435 |
| Definition | A conjunction introducing a negative purpose or precaution, meaning 'lest' (in order that not), indicating concern that a potentially undesired or harmful outcome should be avoided. The term signals preventative intention or a warning, introducing events, actions, or conditions that someone seeks to avert. |
Morphology HC/C
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | C — Conjunction — Connects words or clauses |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and lest |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6435-02
and lest
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction פֶּן with prefixed waw (וּ); introduces a negative purpose or precautionary clause. |
| Rendering Rationale | The conjunction פֶּן expresses preventative intent—"lest"—derived from the root idea of turning away or avoiding. The prefixed וּ adds the coordinating conjunction "and," preserving the compound form "and lest." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and lest
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 correctly reflects the conjunction's precautionary force, connecting another possible negative result. |