בֹֽהוּ
𐤁𐤄𐤅
bôhûw
of emptiness
A state of utter desolation or void, referring to a condition characterized by lack of distinguishing features, emptiness, or formlessness. Used especially in descriptions of the primordial state of the earth or the result of total destruction, 'bohu' denotes lifelessness, lack of order, and non-functionality rather than mere absence of material.
Isaiah 34:11 · Word #13
Lexicon H922
| Lemma | בֹּהוּ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤄𐤅 |
| Transliteration | bôhûw |
| Strong's | H922 |
| Definition | A state of utter desolation or void, referring to a condition characterized by lack of distinguishing features, emptiness, or formlessness. Used especially in descriptions of the primordial state of the earth or the result of total destruction, 'bohu' denotes lifelessness, lack of order, and non-functionality rather than mere absence of material. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | of emptiness |
SIBI-P1 Translation H922-02
formless void
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in the absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Formless void" captures the noun’s core sense of lifeless, undifferentiated emptiness and lack of order. The singular absolute masculine form denotes a state or condition, reflected concisely in this two-word rendering. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
formless void
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is accurate and contextually appropriate; no changes needed. |