הַ/לֵּילֽוֹת
𐤄/𐤋𐤉𐤋𐤅𐤕
layil
the nights
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 21:8 · Word #15
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 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 nights |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3915-06
the nights
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common masculine plural absolute with definite article (הַ + לֵילוֹת). |
| Rendering Rationale | The definite article הַ and masculine plural form לֵילוֹת require "the nights." The rendering preserves the root sense of periods of darkness while reflecting the plural absolute morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the nights
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'the nights' is precise for הַלֵּילוֹת (definite plural); SILEX meaning fits and no contextual correction is needed. |