וּ/בָ/זֶ֕ה
𐤅/𐤁/𐤆𐤄
zeh
in this way
A masculine singular demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this' (as opposed to 'that'), used to specify a person, object, or matter in direct proximity or of immediate reference. It can also function as a substantive, referring to 'this one' or 'the one here,' and appears in idiomatic constructions.
Esther 2:13 · Word #1
Lexicon H2088
| Lemma | זֶה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤆𐤄 |
| Transliteration | zeh |
| Strong's | H2088 |
| Definition | A masculine singular demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this' (as opposed to 'that'), used to specify a person, object, or matter in direct proximity or of immediate reference. It can also function as a substantive, referring to 'this one' or 'the one here,' and appears in idiomatic constructions. |
Morphology HC/R/Pdxms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | P — Pronoun — Substitutes for a noun |
| Subtype | d — Demonstrative — Demonstrative |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | in this way |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2088-11
and in this
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction ו + preposition ב + masculine singular demonstrative pronoun זֶה. |
| Rendering Rationale | The base demonstrative זֶה means "this" (masculine singular), indicating direct proximity or immediate reference. The prefixed conjunction וּ (and) and preposition בָ (in) together yield the composite sense "and in this," preserving both grammatical elements and masculine singular force. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and in this
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately reflects the prepositional and demonstrative sense in context. |