וַ/יֶּאֱהַ֣ל
𐤅/𐤉𐤀𐤄𐤋
ʼâhal
moved his tent
To pitch a tent, to set up a tent, or to dwell in a tent; more broadly, to establish temporary or semi-permanent dwelling by erecting a tent. In some contexts, may refer to the act of moving to or residing in a tent, or the process of dismantling (striking) and relocating a tent-based dwelling.
Genesis 13:18 · Word #1
Lexicon H167
| Lemma | אָהַל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤄𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʼâhal |
| Strong's | H167 |
| Definition | To pitch a tent, to set up a tent, or to dwell in a tent; more broadly, to establish temporary or semi-permanent dwelling by erecting a tent. In some contexts, may refer to the act of moving to or residing in a tent, or the process of dismantling (striking) and relocating a tent-based dwelling. |
Morphology HC/Vqw3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | w — Sequential Imperfect — Imperfect with waw-consecutive, narrating past events |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | moved his tent |
SIBI-P1 Translation H167-01
and he pitched a tent
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, sequential imperfect (wayyiqtol), 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal stem conveys the simple active action derived from the noun "tent." The sequential imperfect 3ms form is reflected by "and he," preserving both verbal sequence and masculine singular subject. |
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