הַ/לָּבָ֔ן
𐤄/𐤋𐤁𐤍
lâbân
the white
Adjective denoting the color 'white,' characterizing objects as pale, bright, or light-colored; can also function substantivally to designate a white substance or appearance. In poetic or symbolic contexts, signifies brightness, purity, or a state of being visually pale or shining. Occurs regularly as a color term describing natural objects (such as teeth, wool, snow, or horses) and sometimes as a personal name (Laban).
Genesis 30:37 · Word #14
Lexicon H3836
| Lemma | לָבָן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤁𐤍 |
| Transliteration | lâbân |
| Strong's | H3836 |
| Definition | Adjective denoting the color 'white,' characterizing objects as pale, bright, or light-colored; can also function substantivally to designate a white substance or appearance. In poetic or symbolic contexts, signifies brightness, purity, or a state of being visually pale or shining. Occurs regularly as a color term describing natural objects (such as teeth, wool, snow, or horses) and sometimes as a personal name (Laban). |
Morphology HTd/Aamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the white |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3836-01
the white one
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַ + לָּבָן); substantival use. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine singular adjective with the definite article, functioning substantivally. "The white one" preserves the adjectival root sense of whiteness while reflecting its definite and masculine singular morphology. |
View full lexicon entry for H3836 →
SILEX v2