נָכְרִ֛י
𐤍𐤊𐤓𐤉
nokrîy
foreign
An individual or entity characterized by being foreign, unfamiliar, or other, with the primary lexical value 'foreigner' or 'outsider.' In many contexts, denotes a person not belonging to the recognized kinship group, tribe, or nation—especially someone not of the Israelite community. The term can range from an ethnically distinct foreigner, a traveler or sojourner, to something or someone considered unusual, unfamiliar, or estranged. In certain usages—especially when applied to women (nokrîyâ)—it also carries the sense of 'adulterous' or 'one who does not belong by covenant.'
Exodus 21:8 · Word #11
Lexicon H5237
| Lemma | נׇכְרִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤊𐤓𐤉 |
| Transliteration | nokrîy |
| Strong's | H5237 |
| Definition | An individual or entity characterized by being foreign, unfamiliar, or other, with the primary lexical value 'foreigner' or 'outsider.' In many contexts, denotes a person not belonging to the recognized kinship group, tribe, or nation—especially someone not of the Israelite community. The term can range from an ethnically distinct foreigner, a traveler or sojourner, to something or someone considered unusual, unfamiliar, or estranged. In certain usages—especially when applied to women (nokrîyâ)—it also carries the sense of 'adulterous' or 'one who does not belong by covenant.' |
Morphology HAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | foreign |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5237-07
foreign one
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, absolute state; used substantivally to denote a male individual characterized as foreign or other. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective נָכְרִי derives from נכר, conveying one who is recognized or regarded as other. Rendered as "foreign one," it preserves the masculine singular adjectival form used substantivally, reflecting an individual marked as distinct or outside the kin group. |
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