שְּׁאֵֽלָתֵ/ךְ֙
𐤔𐤀𐤋𐤕/𐤊
shᵉʼêlâh
is your petition
A formal request, prayer, petition, or appeal for something (usually addressed to a higher authority or deity). In some contexts, also refers to the object requested or, by extension, something lent or given upon request (i.e., a loan). The primary sense is that of making an earnest request, especially of the divine or a person in authority. Secondary senses may include the item or favor requested.
Esther 9:12 · Word #23
Lexicon H7596
| Lemma | שְׁאֵלָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤀𐤋𐤄 |
| Transliteration | shᵉʼêlâh |
| Strong's | H7596 |
| Definition | A formal request, prayer, petition, or appeal for something (usually addressed to a higher authority or deity). In some contexts, also refers to the object requested or, by extension, something lent or given upon request (i.e., a loan). The primary sense is that of making an earnest request, especially of the divine or a person in authority. Secondary senses may include the item or favor requested. |
Morphology HNcfsc/Sp2fs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | is your petition |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7596-05
your petition
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun in construct state with 2nd person feminine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שְׁאֵלָה derives from שאל and denotes a formal request or earnest asking. The construct form with 2nd feminine singular suffix yields "your petition," preserving both possession and feminine singular morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
your petition
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is correct; the context is the king offering a response to Esther's specific petition. No adjustment needed. |