וְ/לַ֛יְלָה
𐤅/𐤋𐤉𐤋𐤄
layil
and-by-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 13:21 · Word #9
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 HC/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 | and-by-night |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3915-19
and night
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun לַיְלָה denotes the period of darkness characterized by covering or twisting away of light, reflecting its root ליל. The prefixed conjunction וְ is preserved as "and," and the masculine singular absolute form is rendered simply as "night." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and night
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'And night' accurately reflects the conjunction and time period; matches both SILEX definition and context. |