כַ/לַּ֛יִל
𐤊/𐤋𐤉𐤋
layil
like-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.
Isaiah 16:3 · Word #7
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 HRd/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 | like-the-night |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3915-08
like night
| Morphological Notes | Preposition כַ ("like/as") prefixed to masculine singular common noun in absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun לַיִל denotes the period of darkness (night), and the prefixed כַ expresses comparison. The rendering "like night" preserves both the core meaning of darkness and the comparative morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
like night
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately translates the metaphorical comparison intended in context. No change necessary. |