וְ/לַ/שָּׂרִ֖ים
𐤅/𐤋/𐤔𐤓𐤉𐤌
sar
and to the princes
A leader, official, or chief; one who has authority or exercises command within a social, political, or military context. The term is broadly used for persons of rank or responsibility, often denoting an official of high status but applicable from the highest princes to lesser officials depending on context. Semantic range includes ruler, noble, official, commander, leader, or chief.
Numbers 22:40 · Word #7
Lexicon H8269
| Lemma | שַׂר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤓 |
| Transliteration | sar |
| Strong's | H8269 |
| Definition | A leader, official, or chief; one who has authority or exercises command within a social, political, or military context. The term is broadly used for persons of rank or responsibility, often denoting an official of high status but applicable from the highest princes to lesser officials depending on context. Semantic range includes ruler, noble, official, commander, leader, or chief. |
Morphology HC/Rd/Ncmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and to the princes |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8269-26
and to the rulers
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + preposition לְ with definite article + masculine plural absolute noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שַׂר denotes one who exercises authority, derived from the root meaning "to rule." The masculine plural form שָּׂרִים is preserved as "rulers," and the prefixed conjunction and preposition (וְ + לַ) are reflected in "and to the." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and to the rulers
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately reflects the Hebrew plural for officials or leaders, fitting context. No adjustment necessary. |