וְ/חֵילָ֖/ם
𐤅/𐤇𐤉𐤋/𐤌
Chayil
and-their-wealth
The primary lexical meaning of חַיִל (chayil) is 'strength' or 'capacity,' often manifested in contexts of military power, competence, or material resources. It denotes the quality or state of being strong, effective, or capable, whether in physical, social, or economic domains. In specific contexts, it can refer to military forces (army, host), personal valor or heroism, moral worthiness, or material wealth and substance.
Micah 4:13 · Word #18
Lexicon H2428
| Lemma | חַיִל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤉𐤋 |
| Transliteration | Chayil |
| Strong's | H2428 |
| Definition | The primary lexical meaning of חַיִל (chayil) is 'strength' or 'capacity,' often manifested in contexts of military power, competence, or material resources. It denotes the quality or state of being strong, effective, or capable, whether in physical, social, or economic domains. In specific contexts, it can refer to military forces (army, host), personal valor or heroism, moral worthiness, or material wealth and substance. |
Morphology HC/Ncmsc/Sp3mp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and-their-wealth |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2428-26
and their strength
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun in construct state with prefixed conjunction וְ and 3rd person masculine plural pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חַיִל derives from the root meaning "to be strong" or "to be capable." In construct with a 3rd person masculine plural suffix and prefixed conjunction, it denotes "and their strength," preserving both the possessive morphology and the core sense of inherent power or capacity. |
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