נְעָרָ֗י/ו
𐤍𐤏𐤓𐤉/𐤅
naʻar
his young men
A young male, typically from infancy through adolescence, with usage ranging from child to youth to young man; by extension, one serving in an apprentice, servant, or attendant role. In specific contexts, may refer generally to youth regardless of precise age or status. The term can also, albeit less commonly, refer to a young female ('na‘arah'), but the masculine singular generally designates a male child or adolescent.
Genesis 22:5 · Word #4
Lexicon H5288
| Lemma | נַעַר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤏𐤓 |
| Transliteration | naʻar |
| Strong's | H5288 |
| Definition | A young male, typically from infancy through adolescence, with usage ranging from child to youth to young man; by extension, one serving in an apprentice, servant, or attendant role. In specific contexts, may refer generally to youth regardless of precise age or status. The term can also, albeit less commonly, refer to a young female ('na‘arah'), but the masculine singular generally designates a male child or adolescent. |
Morphology HNcmpc/Sp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | his young men |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5288-22
his young men
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural noun in construct state with 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root conveying stirring or youthful vigor, denoting young males. The masculine plural construct form with a 3ms suffix is preserved as "young men" with "his" marking possession. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
his young men
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'his young men' accurately renders נְעָרָיו; P1 is correct in context for referents. |