אֱדַ֧יִן
𐤀𐤃𐤉𐤍
ʼĕdayin
then
A temporal adverb marking a point in time, primarily meaning 'then' in narrative sequence; signals subsequent action or a temporal shift, often used to introduce the next step in a narrative or argument. In some contexts, can carry the sense of 'at that (very) moment', 'thereupon', or 'so'.
Ezra 5:16 · Word #13
Lexicon H116
| Lemma | אֱדַיִן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤃𐤉𐤍 |
| Transliteration | ʼĕdayin |
| Strong's | H116 |
| Definition | A temporal adverb marking a point in time, primarily meaning 'then' in narrative sequence; signals subsequent action or a temporal shift, often used to introduce the next step in a narrative or argument. In some contexts, can carry the sense of 'at that (very) moment', 'thereupon', or 'so'. |
Morphology AD
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | D — Adverb — Modifies a verb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | then |
SIBI-P1 Translation H116-02
then
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic adverb (AD); indeclinable temporal sequencer |
| Rendering Rationale | As an Aramaic temporal adverb marking narrative sequence, "then" most directly preserves its function of signaling the next step or temporal shift. The form is invariant and does not carry gender, number, or stem distinctions. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
then
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Functions as a temporal adverb marking the next narrative action, consistent with P1, which is contextually appropriate. |