הַ/נְּעָרִים֒
𐤄/𐤍𐤏𐤓𐤉𐤌
naʻar
the boys
A young male, typically from infancy through adolescence, with usage ranging from child to youth to young man; by extension, one serving in an apprentice, servant, or attendant role. In specific contexts, may refer generally to youth regardless of precise age or status. The term can also, albeit less commonly, refer to a young female ('na‘arah'), but the masculine singular generally designates a male child or adolescent.
Genesis 48:16 · Word #8
Lexicon H5288
| Lemma | נַעַר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤏𐤓 |
| Transliteration | naʻar |
| Strong's | H5288 |
| Definition | A young male, typically from infancy through adolescence, with usage ranging from child to youth to young man; by extension, one serving in an apprentice, servant, or attendant role. In specific contexts, may refer generally to youth regardless of precise age or status. The term can also, albeit less commonly, refer to a young female ('na‘arah'), but the masculine singular generally designates a male child or adolescent. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the boys |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5288-05
the youths
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural absolute with definite article (הַ + נְּעָרִים). |
| Rendering Rationale | The masculine plural absolute form with definite article denotes specific young males. "The youths" preserves the age-focused sense derived from the root idea of stirred or active vitality, without narrowing to a specific role such as servant. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the youths
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'the youths' fits the context, matches the Hebrew nuance, and agrees with SILEX. No adjustment required. |