וּ/מַתָּ֔ן
𐤅/𐤌𐤕𐤍
mattân
and gift
A gift; something given voluntarily without expectation of return, often as an expression of loyalty, honor, or respect. In proper noun usage, Mattan designates a personal name. The noun may refer to a concrete offering, ceremonial or cultic gifts, or a token of goodwill.
Genesis 34:12 · Word #5
Lexicon H4976
| Lemma | מַתָּן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤕𐤍 |
| Transliteration | mattân |
| Strong's | H4976 |
| Definition | A gift; something given voluntarily without expectation of return, often as an expression of loyalty, honor, or respect. In proper noun usage, Mattan designates a personal name. The noun may refer to a concrete offering, ceremonial or cultic gifts, or a token of goodwill. |
Morphology HC/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and gift |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4976-03
and a gift
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וּ + masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | מַתָּן is a masculine singular noun formed from נתן (“to give”), denoting the concrete result of giving—"a gift." The prefixed וּ adds the conjunction "and," which is preserved in the rendering. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and the gift
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Changed 'and a gift' to 'and the gift' to match the definite construction and required context (both items being specified and negotiated). |