לְ/אָרְכָּ֖/הּ
𐤋/𐤀𐤓𐤊/𐤄
ʼôrek
its length
The condition or quality of being extended longitudinally; length; extension or duration over a period of space or time. In concrete applications, refers to linear measurement (e.g. dimensions of objects or locations). In abstract or temporal contexts, refers to duration, especially in phrases denoting a prolonged period (e.g. 'length of days' signifying longevity or extension of life).
Genesis 13:17 · Word #4
Lexicon H753
| Lemma | אֹרֶךְ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤓𐤊 |
| Transliteration | ʼôrek |
| Strong's | H753 |
| Definition | The condition or quality of being extended longitudinally; length; extension or duration over a period of space or time. In concrete applications, refers to linear measurement (e.g. dimensions of objects or locations). In abstract or temporal contexts, refers to duration, especially in phrases denoting a prolonged period (e.g. 'length of days' signifying longevity or extension of life). |
Morphology HR/Ncmsc/Sp3fs
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | its length |
SIBI-P1 Translation H753-08
for her length
| Morphological Notes | Preposition לְ + masculine singular noun in construct with 3fs pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אֹרֶךְ means "length" or "extension" from the root ארך (to be long). The prefixed לְ conveys "to/for," and the 3rd feminine singular suffix הּ specifies "her," yielding "for her length." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
through its length
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Changed from 'for her length' to 'through its length' to match the spatial sense of traversing the land, aligning with English idiom and context. |