הַ/מָּל֗וֹן
𐤄/𐤌𐤋𐤅𐤍
mâlôwn
the lodging place
A place of overnight stay, temporary lodging spot, or encampment, especially for travelers. The term refers to a site where one stops to spend the night, ranging from an informal open area used for camping to a formal shelter for sojourners. In some contexts, it may refer to a wayside inn or managed lodging, but most commonly to a temporary resting place.
Genesis 43:21 · Word #5
Lexicon H4411
| Lemma | מָלוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤋𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | mâlôwn |
| Strong's | H4411 |
| Definition | A place of overnight stay, temporary lodging spot, or encampment, especially for travelers. The term refers to a site where one stops to spend the night, ranging from an informal open area used for camping to a formal shelter for sojourners. In some contexts, it may refer to a wayside inn or managed lodging, but most commonly to a temporary resting place. |
Morphology HTd/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 | the lodging place |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4411-02
the lodging-place
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַ + מָלוֹן). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מָלוֹן derives from לון with a mem-prefix indicating a place where the root action occurs—thus, a place for lodging. The definite article and masculine singular absolute form are preserved in the rendering as "the lodging-place." |
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