שָׂשׂ֖וֹן
𐤔𐤔𐤅𐤍
sâsôwn
gladness
A state or expression of exuberant joy or gladness, often marked by public celebration; denotes jubilation in response to positive events (such as deliverance, prosperity, or acts of divine favor), and is frequently associated with communal feasting or ritual occasions. The term emphasizes both the emotional and communal dimension of joy.
Joel 1:12 · Word #15
Lexicon H8342
| Lemma | שָׂשׂוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤔𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | sâsôwn |
| Strong's | H8342 |
| Definition | A state or expression of exuberant joy or gladness, often marked by public celebration; denotes jubilation in response to positive events (such as deliverance, prosperity, or acts of divine favor), and is frequently associated with communal feasting or ritual occasions. The term emphasizes both the emotional and communal dimension of joy. |
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 | gladness |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8342-03
jubilation
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Jubilation" captures the nominal state derived from the root meaning "to exult," conveying exuberant, often communal joy rather than quiet inner happiness. As a masculine singular absolute noun, it denotes a concrete state or expression of exultant celebration. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
gladness
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Jubilation' is not the most fitting word for the agricultural loss context; 'gladness' resonates with the typical usage and the common entry. |