הַ/יַּ֗יִן
𐤄/𐤉𐤉𐤍
yayin
the-wine
A fermented beverage produced from grapes, commonly referred to as 'wine.' Yayin refers specifically to grape wine, typically of an intoxicating nature, but in some contexts may generically indicate any fermented grape product. It is used both in ritual contexts (offerings, libations) and in ordinary consumption, with connotations ranging from festivity and blessing to potential for excess and abuse. The semantic range covers literal wine, figurative use denoting joy or abundance, and at times the consequences of intoxication.
ubumayi "beer" (Lungu) · umayi "local beer" (Kaonde) · ubumayi "beer" (Lamba) +1 moreEsther 7:8 · Word #8
Lexicon H3196
| Lemma | יַיִן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤉𐤍 |
| Transliteration | yayin |
| Strong's | H3196 |
| Definition | A fermented beverage produced from grapes, commonly referred to as 'wine.' Yayin refers specifically to grape wine, typically of an intoxicating nature, but in some contexts may generically indicate any fermented grape product. It is used both in ritual contexts (offerings, libations) and in ordinary consumption, with connotations ranging from festivity and blessing to potential for excess and abuse. The semantic range covers literal wine, figurative use denoting joy or abundance, and at times the consequences of intoxication. |
Morphology HTd/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-wine |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3196-04
the wine
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun יַיִן denotes fermented grape wine; with the definite article הַ and masculine singular absolute form, it is properly rendered "the wine," preserving both definiteness and number without contextual expansion. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the wine
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is correct, literal, and contextually specific; 'wine' is singled out as per the Hebrew text. |
Bantu Hebrew
הַ/יַּ֗יִן (yayin) — A fermented beverage produced from grapes, commonly referred to as 'wine.' Yayin refers specifically to grape wine, typically of an intoxicating nature, but in some contexts may generically indicate any fermented grape product. It is used both in ritual contexts (offerings, libations) and in ordinary consumption, with connotations ranging from festivity and blessing to potential for excess and abuse. The semantic range covers literal wine, figurative use denoting joy or abundance, and at times the consequences of intoxication.