בֵין
𐤁𐤉𐤍
bêyn
between
A preposition and sometimes noun used to indicate spatial, temporal, or abstract separation, distinction, or interval between entities, persons, groups, or times. Primary meaning is 'between' or 'among,' extending to ideas such as 'in the midst of,' 'from among,' or 'distinction between.'
Genesis 16:14 · Word #9
Lexicon H996
| Lemma | בֵּין |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤉𐤍 |
| Transliteration | bêyn |
| Strong's | H996 |
| Definition | A preposition and sometimes noun used to indicate spatial, temporal, or abstract separation, distinction, or interval between entities, persons, groups, or times. Primary meaning is 'between' or 'among,' extending to ideas such as 'in the midst of,' 'from among,' or 'distinction between.' |
Morphology HR
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | between |
SIBI-P1 Translation H996-27
between
| Morphological Notes | Preposition; construct form of an otherwise unattested noun derived from the root בין; functions to mark spatial, temporal, or abstract separation. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Between" preserves the primary spatial and conceptual sense of separation or distinction inherent in the root בין. As a prepositional form, it marks the interval or distinguishing space between entities. |
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