מ/זה
𐤌/𐤆𐤄
zeh
what is
A masculine singular demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this' (as opposed to 'that'), used to specify a person, object, or matter in direct proximity or of immediate reference. It can also function as a substantive, referring to 'this one' or 'the one here,' and appears in idiomatic constructions.
Exodus 4:2 · Word #4
Lexicon H2088
| Lemma | זֶה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤆𐤄 |
| Transliteration | zeh |
| Strong's | H2088 |
| Definition | A masculine singular demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this' (as opposed to 'that'), used to specify a person, object, or matter in direct proximity or of immediate reference. It can also function as a substantive, referring to 'this one' or 'the one here,' and appears in idiomatic constructions. |
Morphology HTi/Pdxms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | P — Pronoun — Substitutes for a noun |
| Subtype | d — Demonstrative — Demonstrative |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | what is |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2088-09
this one
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular demonstrative pronoun; can function adjectivally or substantivally. |
| Rendering Rationale | "This one" preserves the masculine singular demonstrative force of זֶה, indicating a specific person or thing in close proximity or immediate focus. The rendering maintains its substantival capability without adding contextual nuance. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
from this
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'this one' misses the prepositional nuance; here the מ/ prefix indicates 'from', making 'from this' the correct phrasing for the question structure. |