הַ/יְק֣וּם
𐤄/𐤉𐤒𐤅𐤌
yᵉqûwm
living thing
That which stands, exists, or persists; substance, property, or living substance. The word denotes that which is extant or possesses vitality, especially in reference to property (including livestock) that persists after disaster or is bequeathed. In some contexts, specifically designates living resources or means of subsistence, particularly after destruction or calamity, such as war, famine, or judgment.
Genesis 7:23 · Word #4
Lexicon H3351
| Lemma | יְקוּם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤒𐤅𐤌 |
| Transliteration | yᵉqûwm |
| Strong's | H3351 |
| Definition | That which stands, exists, or persists; substance, property, or living substance. The word denotes that which is extant or possesses vitality, especially in reference to property (including livestock) that persists after disaster or is bequeathed. In some contexts, specifically designates living resources or means of subsistence, particularly after destruction or calamity, such as war, famine, or judgment. |
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 | living thing |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3351-01
the enduring substance
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state, with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun יְקוּם derives from קום (“to stand, endure”) and denotes that which stands or persists. With the definite article and masculine singular form, it is rendered as “the enduring substance,” preserving both the sense of persistence and the singular absolute morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the living substance
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'the enduring substance' is literal but in context, H3351 is best rendered as 'living substance' or 'living thing.' Context refers to living beings to be wiped out. Adjusted for contextual clarity. |