וּ/בְ/אֶ֥פֶס
𐤅/𐤁/𐤀𐤐𐤎
ʼepheç
but in the lack
A limit, end, or extremity; in various contexts, can denote a boundary (geographical or abstract), a point of cessation, or nonexistence. Used often as a negative particle or adverbial expression (e.g., nothing, none, only) to indicate the absence of something or the idea of exclusivity ('none besides'). Can also refer, in the dual form, to the ankle, as the extremity of the leg.
Proverbs 14:28 · Word #5
Lexicon H657
| Lemma | אֶפֶס |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤐𐤎 |
| Transliteration | ʼepheç |
| Strong's | H657 |
| Definition | A limit, end, or extremity; in various contexts, can denote a boundary (geographical or abstract), a point of cessation, or nonexistence. Used often as a negative particle or adverbial expression (e.g., nothing, none, only) to indicate the absence of something or the idea of exclusivity ('none besides'). Can also refer, in the dual form, to the ankle, as the extremity of the leg. |
Morphology HC/R/Ncmsc
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 | but in the lack |
SIBI-P1 Translation H657-11
and in absence-of
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction ו + preposition ב + masculine singular noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אֶפֶס derives from the root meaning "to end" or "cease to exist," conveying absence or nonexistence. In masculine singular construct with the prefixed conjunction ו and preposition ב, it denotes being "in" a state or condition of absence, hence "and in absence-of." |
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