לַ/עֲזָאזֵֽל
𐤋/𐤏𐤆𐤀𐤆𐤋
Azazel
for Azazel
The proper noun עֲזָאזֵל designates a being or entity associated with the Day of Atonement ritual, to whom one of two goats is sent or assigned. In Leviticus 16, the term specifically refers to the destination or recipient of the 'sent away' goat, which symbolically carries away the transgressions of the Israelite community into the wilderness. In post-biblical literature, the word is later understood as the name of a demon or supernatural being, but in the Torah it primarily functions as a personified destination or force outside the Israelite camp.
Leviticus 16:8 · Word #12
Lexicon H5799
| Lemma | עֲזָאזֵל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤆𐤀𐤆𐤋 |
| Transliteration | Azazel |
| Strong's | H5799 |
| Definition | The proper noun עֲזָאזֵל designates a being or entity associated with the Day of Atonement ritual, to whom one of two goats is sent or assigned. In Leviticus 16, the term specifically refers to the destination or recipient of the 'sent away' goat, which symbolically carries away the transgressions of the Israelite community into the wilderness. In post-biblical literature, the word is later understood as the name of a demon or supernatural being, but in the Torah it primarily functions as a personified destination or force outside the Israelite camp. |
Morphology HR/Np
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | for Azazel |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5799-01
to Azazel
| Morphological Notes | Preposition ל (“to/for”) prefixed to a masculine singular proper noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a proper noun with the prefixed preposition ל (“to/for”), indicating direction or assignment. Since the root and etymology are uncertain and function as a proper name in the Torah, the most faithful rendering preserves the name and reflects the prefixed preposition. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
to Azazel
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: to Azazel |
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