לֵ֣יל
𐤋𐤉𐤋
layil
night
Primary lexical meaning: 'night,' the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. The term denotes the time when daylight is absent and can refer to the night as a span of time, as an event (such as a vigil), or as a metaphor for darkness, uncertainty, or adversity. The word may also signify 'midnight' in idiomatic constructions. Figuratively, it can symbolize misery or difficulty due to nighttime's association with danger or fear.
Exodus 12:42 · Word #1
Lexicon H3915
| Lemma | לַיִל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤉𐤋 |
| Transliteration | layil |
| Strong's | H3915 |
| Definition | Primary lexical meaning: 'night,' the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. The term denotes the time when daylight is absent and can refer to the night as a span of time, as an event (such as a vigil), or as a metaphor for darkness, uncertainty, or adversity. The word may also signify 'midnight' in idiomatic constructions. Figuratively, it can symbolize misery or difficulty due to nighttime's association with danger or fear. |
Morphology HNcmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | night |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3915-11
night of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the period of darkness when light is covered or withdrawn. The construct state (masculine singular) is reflected by rendering it as "night of," indicating it grammatically binds to a following noun. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
night of
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 correctly reflects the construct form 'night of,' which fits the immediate context; no adjustment needed. |