עוֹלָֽם
𐤏𐤅𐤋𐤌
ʻôwlâm
forever
A duration of time that is indefinitely long, either extending into the remote past, the indefinite future, or characterized by unending perpetuity; in some contexts, refers to ancient times, remote antiquity, or an ongoing period. Rarely, may denote a persistent status that endures for generations or ages. The term does not necessarily imply absolute, metaphysical eternity as later conceived, but rather a temporal span beyond clear human perception or memory.
Ezekiel 27:36 · Word #9
Lexicon H5769
| Lemma | עוֹלָם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤅𐤋𐤌 |
| Transliteration | ʻôwlâm |
| Strong's | H5769 |
| Definition | A duration of time that is indefinitely long, either extending into the remote past, the indefinite future, or characterized by unending perpetuity; in some contexts, refers to ancient times, remote antiquity, or an ongoing period. Rarely, may denote a persistent status that endures for generations or ages. The term does not necessarily imply absolute, metaphysical eternity as later conceived, but rather a temporal span beyond clear human perception or memory. |
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 | forever |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5769-08
hidden age
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to conceal" and denotes a span of time hidden from sight or memory. "Hidden age" preserves the masculine singular absolute form while reflecting the idea of an indefinitely long, concealed duration. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
forever
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | In this context, 'forever' is the standard rendering and best captures the sense of ongoing or indefinite duration, as the Hebrew 'olam' indicates. 'Hidden age' is not appropriate in this temporal setting. |