הֶן
𐤄𐤍
hên
Behold
An interjection and particle used to draw emphatic attention to a statement or situation, often translated as 'behold,' 'look,' or 'here is.' It introduces something noteworthy or calling for special attention. In some constructions, it functions as a conditional or asseverative particle ('if,' 'indeed,' 'surely'), but its primary sense is deictic and demonstrative, drawing the audience's focus to what follows.
Numbers 23:9 · Word #7
Lexicon H2005
| Lemma | הֵן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤄𐤍 |
| Transliteration | hên |
| Strong's | H2005 |
| Definition | An interjection and particle used to draw emphatic attention to a statement or situation, often translated as 'behold,' 'look,' or 'here is.' It introduces something noteworthy or calling for special attention. In some constructions, it functions as a conditional or asseverative particle ('if,' 'indeed,' 'surely'), but its primary sense is deictic and demonstrative, drawing the audience's focus to what follows. |
Morphology HTj
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Behold |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2005-01
Look!
| Morphological Notes | Particle; demonstrative/deictic interjection; no gender, number, or verbal stem. |
| Rendering Rationale | This particle functions deictically to draw emphatic attention to what follows. "Look!" preserves its core sense of pointing out or highlighting something noteworthy without importing contextual nuance. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
look
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Behold' is the standard rendering for הֶן and matches both SILEX and the conventional context of drawing attention. P1 'Look!' is less typical for this context; 'Behold' is preferable for biblical register. Minimal adjustment for context and tradition. |