מוֹפֵ֑ת
𐤌𐤅𐤐𐤕
môwphêth
a miracle
An extraordinary or astonishing event, object, or act, serving as a sign or portent, especially one intended to demonstrate a power beyond ordinary human capability. The term often refers to a supernatural occurrence or public demonstration that evokes wonder and signals divine agency or intervention, but can also signify a portent, omen, or warning, particularly of judgment or disaster. In some contexts, it serves to authenticate a message or messenger as coming from the deity.
Exodus 7:9 · Word #8
Lexicon H4159
| Lemma | מוֹפֵת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤅𐤐𐤕 |
| Transliteration | môwphêth |
| Strong's | H4159 |
| Definition | An extraordinary or astonishing event, object, or act, serving as a sign or portent, especially one intended to demonstrate a power beyond ordinary human capability. The term often refers to a supernatural occurrence or public demonstration that evokes wonder and signals divine agency or intervention, but can also signify a portent, omen, or warning, particularly of judgment or disaster. In some contexts, it serves to authenticate a message or messenger as coming from the deity. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | a miracle |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4159-06
extraordinary portent
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Extraordinary portent" reflects the core sense of an astonishing, conspicuous event that serves as a sign or warning, without narrowing it to "miracle" alone. The singular masculine absolute form is conveyed by a singular English noun phrase. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
an extraordinary miracle
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "an extraordinary portent". |