וּ/שְׁפָלָ֥ה
𐤅/𐤔𐤐𐤋𐤄
shâphâl
and depressed
Low in position, stature, or status; humble or of little rank; less elevated physically, socially, or in spirit. In physical contexts, describes something literally low (e.g., land, objects); in figurative contexts, refers to humble or modest status, abased condition, or lowliness of spirit.
Leviticus 13:21 · Word #9
Lexicon H8217
| Lemma | שָׁפָל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤐𐤋 |
| Transliteration | shâphâl |
| Strong's | H8217 |
| Definition | Low in position, stature, or status; humble or of little rank; less elevated physically, socially, or in spirit. In physical contexts, describes something literally low (e.g., land, objects); in figurative contexts, refers to humble or modest status, abased condition, or lowliness of spirit. |
Morphology HC/Aafsa
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 | and depressed |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8217-09
lowly
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives from the root שפל, expressing lowness in position or status. The feminine singular absolute form is preserved with the adjectival rendering “lowly,” which conveys humble or lowered condition without adding contextual nuance. |
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