מִ/לֵּֽיל
𐤌/𐤋𐤉𐤋
layil
of 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 21:11 · Word #11
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 HR/Ncmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of the night |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3915-14
night of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root ליל, denoting the covering or darkening of light. As a masculine singular construct form, it expresses "night of," indicating a genitive relationship with a following noun. |
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