בְּ/לַ֣יְלָה
𐤁/𐤋𐤉𐤋𐤄
layil
in the night
Primary lexical meaning: 'night,' the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. The term denotes the time when daylight is absent and can refer to the night as a span of time, as an event (such as a vigil), or as a metaphor for darkness, uncertainty, or adversity. The word may also signify 'midnight' in idiomatic constructions. Figuratively, it can symbolize misery or difficulty due to nighttime's association with danger or fear.
Genesis 40:5 · Word #6
Lexicon H3915
| Lemma | לַיִל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤉𐤋 |
| Transliteration | layil |
| Strong's | H3915 |
| Definition | Primary lexical meaning: 'night,' the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. The term denotes the time when daylight is absent and can refer to the night as a span of time, as an event (such as a vigil), or as a metaphor for darkness, uncertainty, or adversity. The word may also signify 'midnight' in idiomatic constructions. Figuratively, it can symbolize misery or difficulty due to nighttime's association with danger or fear. |
Morphology HR/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 | in the night |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3915-03
in the night
| Morphological Notes | Preposition בְּ ("in") + masculine singular absolute noun לַיְלָה/לַיִל. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun לַיְלָה/לַיִל denotes the period of darkness when light is covered or twisted away. With the prefixed preposition בְּ and masculine singular absolute form, it is faithfully rendered as "in the night," preserving both root sense and morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in the night
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 reflects both the preposition and the definite article in context and aligns with the temporal setting described. |