מְקוֹמָ֑/ם
𐤌𐤒𐤅𐤌/𐤌
mâqôwm
their place
A defined space, area, or location; a specific spot or site in physical, social, or metaphorical contexts. The term denotes a geographical site (from a single spot to a territory), a designated place of human activity (e.g., residence, worship), or the condition or situation of a person or group. Its usage can extend from a literal physical location to a figurative sense describing states or circumstances.
Numbers 32:17 · Word #12
Lexicon H4725
| Lemma | מָקוֹם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤒𐤅𐤌 |
| Transliteration | mâqôwm |
| Strong's | H4725 |
| Definition | A defined space, area, or location; a specific spot or site in physical, social, or metaphorical contexts. The term denotes a geographical site (from a single spot to a territory), a designated place of human activity (e.g., residence, worship), or the condition or situation of a person or group. Its usage can extend from a literal physical location to a figurative sense describing states or circumstances. |
Morphology HNcmsc/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 | their place |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4725-18
their standing-place
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun in construct state + 3rd person masculine plural pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | מָקוֹם derives from קום, conveying a place as a site where one stands or is set. The construct singular noun with a 3rd masculine plural suffix yields "their standing-place," preserving both root sense and possession. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
their place
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'their place' is idiomatic and contextually sufficient for 'meqomam' in this setting; 'their standing-place' is more literal than necessary. |