נְעוּרֶ֖י/ךָ
𐤍𐤏𐤅𐤓𐤉/𐤊
nâʻûwr
of your youth
Youth, the period of early life following childhood and preceding maturity, often encompassing adolescence. The term denotes the state or condition of being young, especially in relation to physical development and societal standing. It can refer both to the period itself (youthfulness) and to those characterized as 'youths' or 'young people' collectively. Depending on context, it may highlight inexperience, vigor, or the formative condition of an individual or group.
Malachi 2:15 · Word #15
Lexicon H5271
| Lemma | נָעוּר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤏𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | nâʻûwr |
| Strong's | H5271 |
| Definition | Youth, the period of early life following childhood and preceding maturity, often encompassing adolescence. The term denotes the state or condition of being young, especially in relation to physical development and societal standing. It can refer both to the period itself (youthfulness) and to those characterized as 'youths' or 'young people' collectively. Depending on context, it may highlight inexperience, vigor, or the formative condition of an individual or group. |
Morphology HNcbpc/Sp2ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of your youth |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5271-18
your youthfulness
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; plural (collective/emphatic) in construct state + 2ms pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun נָעוּר denotes the state or condition of being young. The plural construct with 2ms suffix (נְעוּרֶיךָ) expresses the period or state of youth belonging to a masculine singular addressee, hence "your youthfulness." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
your youth
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "of your youth". |