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.

H5288

Genesis 22:5 · Word #4

Lexicon H5288

Lemmaנַעַר
Lemma (Paleo)𐤍𐤏𐤓
Transliterationnaʻar
Strong'sH5288
DefinitionA 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

Phrasehis young men

SIBI-P1 Translation H5288-22

his young men

Morphological NotesMasculine plural noun in construct state with 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix.
Rendering RationaleThe 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 P1Yes
Rationale'his young men' accurately renders נְעָרָיו; P1 is correct in context for referents.