וְ/אֶל
𐤅/𐤀𐤋
ʼêl
and to
A prepositional particle primarily expressing direction toward a person, place, or thing. Its primary sense is 'to' or 'toward,' indicating motion or orientation in the direction of an object, target, or goal. In broader usage, it can mean 'into,' 'onto,' 'upon,' or, by extension, proximity ('near,' 'beside'). Furthermore, it is commonly used to introduce indirect objects ('to, for'), and in some constructions, it can signify situation 'with' or 'among,' or purpose or relation ('about, concerning, regarding').
Leviticus 17:4 · Word #1
Lexicon H413
| Lemma | אֵל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʼêl |
| Strong's | H413 |
| Definition | A prepositional particle primarily expressing direction toward a person, place, or thing. Its primary sense is 'to' or 'toward,' indicating motion or orientation in the direction of an object, target, or goal. In broader usage, it can mean 'into,' 'onto,' 'upon,' or, by extension, proximity ('near,' 'beside'). Furthermore, it is commonly used to introduce indirect objects ('to, for'), and in some constructions, it can signify situation 'with' or 'among,' or purpose or relation ('about, concerning, regarding'). |
Morphology HC/R
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| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and to |
SIBI-P1 Translation H413-23
and toward
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ (and) prefixed to prepositional particle אֶל; no gender or number; expresses direction or relation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The base particle אֶל primarily denotes direction or orientation toward a target; the prefixed conjunction וְ adds "and," yielding the combined sense "and toward." This preserves the core directional force of the preposition without narrowing its broader semantic range. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and to
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Adjusted to 'and to' for a more conventional rendering that fits naturally as a preposition in this sequence; 'toward' is valid but 'to' is more contextually appropriate here. |