הָ/אֶחָ֑ת
𐤄/𐤀𐤇𐤕
ʼechâd
the first one
A cardinal numeral meaning 'one', indicating singularity, unity, or individual identity; used for counting, for emphasizing uniqueness or incomparability, for expressing 'each' or 'any one' within a group, and for describing unity or wholeness in both abstract and concrete senses. In construct forms or idioms, may denote 'first' or 'a certain (one)'.
éɖé "one (cardinal numeral)" (Ewe) · Ekor "one" (Fante) · Eka "one, alone, by oneself" (Bemba)Exodus 26:24 · Word #11
Lexicon H259
| Lemma | אֶחָד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤇𐤃 |
| Transliteration | ʼechâd |
| Strong's | H259 |
| Definition | A cardinal numeral meaning 'one', indicating singularity, unity, or individual identity; used for counting, for emphasizing uniqueness or incomparability, for expressing 'each' or 'any one' within a group, and for describing unity or wholeness in both abstract and concrete senses. In construct forms or idioms, may denote 'first' or 'a certain (one)'. |
Morphology HTd/Acfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | c — Cardinal Number — Cardinal number |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the first one |
SIBI-P1 Translation H259-15
the one
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, cardinal number; feminine singular absolute with definite article (ה + אֶחָת). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is feminine singular absolute with the definite article, from the root meaning "to be one" or "to unite." "The one" preserves singularity and definiteness while reflecting the cardinal sense of a single, unified entity. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the one
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'The one' fits the numerical and specific sense in context; P1 is accurate and agrees with the Silex definition. |
Bantu Hebrew
הָ/אֶחָ֑ת (ʼechâd) — A cardinal numeral meaning 'one', indicating singularity, unity, or individual identity; used for counting, for emphasizing uniqueness or incomparability, for expressing 'each' or 'any one' within a group, and for describing unity or wholeness in both abstract and concrete senses. In construct forms or idioms, may denote 'first' or 'a certain (one)'.