וְ/אֶל
𐤅/𐤀𐤋
ʼêl
but 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 2:12 · Word #6
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 | but 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)
but toward
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | The vav-conjunctive here signals contrast ('but'), aligning with common rendering in this context; 'toward' accurately carries the prepositional sense of motion. 'But toward' is preferred for clarity in sacrificial legal instructions. |