הַ/טַּ֔ל
𐤄/𐤈𐤋
ṭal
of the dew
Moisture that forms in minute droplets, typically during the night, upon outdoor surfaces such as plants and ground. In wider biblical usage, 'ṭal' refers to natural dew as a meteorological phenomenon and, in figurative and poetic contexts, symbolizes divine blessing, freshness, renewal, vitality, or gentle favor, often contrasted with the barrenness caused by drought or lack of rain.
Exodus 16:13 · Word #11
Lexicon H2919
| Lemma | טַל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤈𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ṭal |
| Strong's | H2919 |
| Definition | Moisture that forms in minute droplets, typically during the night, upon outdoor surfaces such as plants and ground. In wider biblical usage, 'ṭal' refers to natural dew as a meteorological phenomenon and, in figurative and poetic contexts, symbolizes divine blessing, freshness, renewal, vitality, or gentle favor, often contrasted with the barrenness caused by drought or lack of rain. |
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 | of the dew |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2919-01
the dew-covering
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state, with definite article. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun טַל denotes dew, understood etymologically as a thin covering formed overnight. The definite article הַ and masculine singular absolute form are preserved in the rendering as "the dew-covering." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the dew
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | A literal rendering of הַטַל is 'the dew'; 'dew-covering' over-specifies and is not directly supported by the definition. |