לְבָנָה֙
𐤋𐤁𐤍𐤄
lâbân
white
Adjective denoting the color 'white,' characterizing objects as pale, bright, or light-colored; can also function substantivally to designate a white substance or appearance. In poetic or symbolic contexts, signifies brightness, purity, or a state of being visually pale or shining. Occurs regularly as a color term describing natural objects (such as teeth, wool, snow, or horses) and sometimes as a personal name (Laban).
Leviticus 13:10 · Word #5
Lexicon H3836
| Lemma | לָבָן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤁𐤍 |
| Transliteration | lâbân |
| Strong's | H3836 |
| Definition | Adjective denoting the color 'white,' characterizing objects as pale, bright, or light-colored; can also function substantivally to designate a white substance or appearance. In poetic or symbolic contexts, signifies brightness, purity, or a state of being visually pale or shining. Occurs regularly as a color term describing natural objects (such as teeth, wool, snow, or horses) and sometimes as a personal name (Laban). |
Morphology HAafsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | white |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3836-04
white
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives from the root meaning "to be white" and denotes the quality of whiteness. As a feminine singular absolute form, it describes a feminine noun characterized by whiteness or brightness. |
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