כֵּנִ֣ים
𐤊𐤍𐤉𐤌
kên
honest men
As an adverb and conjunction, "thus," "so," or "in such a way," referring to what follows or precedes in manner, degree, or result. As an adjective or substantive, it means "right," "correct," or "true" (something in accordance with a standard or properly established). In rarer noun usage, denotes what is established or the established state of affairs. The exact meaning depends on context and can range from indicating the manner of an action, agreement with a previous statement, confirmation, or the result of a preceding event.
cine "truth" (Bemba)Genesis 42:31 · Word #3
Lexicon H3651
| Lemma | כֵּן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤍 |
| Transliteration | kên |
| Strong's | H3651 |
| Definition | As an adverb and conjunction, "thus," "so," or "in such a way," referring to what follows or precedes in manner, degree, or result. As an adjective or substantive, it means "right," "correct," or "true" (something in accordance with a standard or properly established). In rarer noun usage, denotes what is established or the established state of affairs. The exact meaning depends on context and can range from indicating the manner of an action, agreement with a previous statement, confirmation, or the result of a preceding event. |
Morphology HAampa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | honest men |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3651-02
established ones
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine plural, absolute state; functioning substantively. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives from the root כון, conveying firmness and establishedness. As a masculine plural absolute adjective used substantively, it is rendered "established ones," preserving both the root sense of being firmly set and the plural morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
honest men
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | In this context, כֵּנִים describes the speakers' character as 'honest men'; 'established ones' is not idiomatic or accurate here, as seen in the context of a denial of being spies. |
Bantu Hebrew
כֵּנִ֣ים (kên) — As an adverb and conjunction, "thus," "so," or "in such a way," referring to what follows or precedes in manner, degree, or result. As an adjective or substantive, it means "right," "correct," or "true" (something in accordance with a standard or properly established). In rarer noun usage, denotes what is established or the established state of affairs. The exact meaning depends on context and can range from indicating the manner of an action, agreement with a previous statement, confirmation, or the result of a preceding event.
| Word | Meaning | Language |
|---|---|---|
| cine | truth | Bemba |