מֵעַ֣/י
𐤌𐤏/𐤉
mêʻeh
my bowels
Internal organs located in the abdominal cavity, specifically the intestines or bowels, and by extension the entire interior of the body. In figurative usage, denotes the seat of emotion, especially compassion or deep affection, and is occasionally employed as a euphemism for the womb or the center of generative power.
Lamentations 1:20 · Word #6
Lexicon H4578
| Lemma | מֵעֶה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤏𐤄 |
| Transliteration | mêʻeh |
| Strong's | H4578 |
| Definition | Internal organs located in the abdominal cavity, specifically the intestines or bowels, and by extension the entire interior of the body. In figurative usage, denotes the seat of emotion, especially compassion or deep affection, and is occasionally employed as a euphemism for the womb or the center of generative power. |
Morphology HNcmpc/Sp1cs
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | my bowels |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4578-05
my inward parts
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural noun in construct state + 1cs pronominal suffix ("my"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מֵעֶה denotes the internal organs or inner body, typically in plural form. As a masculine plural construct with a 1st person common singular suffix, it is faithfully rendered "my inward parts," preserving both plurality and possession. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
my inward parts
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'My inward parts' is a valid and literal rendering of מֵעַ֣/י in this context, fitting both the physical and figurative senses as intended in Hebrew. |