וּ/כְ/טַ֖ל
𐤅/𐤊/𐤈𐤋
ṭal
and like dew
Moisture that forms in minute droplets, typically during the night, upon outdoor surfaces such as plants and ground. In wider biblical usage, 'ṭal' refers to natural dew as a meteorological phenomenon and, in figurative and poetic contexts, symbolizes divine blessing, freshness, renewal, vitality, or gentle favor, often contrasted with the barrenness caused by drought or lack of rain.
Proverbs 19:12 · Word #5
Lexicon H2919
| Lemma | טַל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤈𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ṭal |
| Strong's | H2919 |
| Definition | Moisture that forms in minute droplets, typically during the night, upon outdoor surfaces such as plants and ground. In wider biblical usage, 'ṭal' refers to natural dew as a meteorological phenomenon and, in figurative and poetic contexts, symbolizes divine blessing, freshness, renewal, vitality, or gentle favor, often contrasted with the barrenness caused by drought or lack of rain. |
Morphology HC/R/Ncmsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and like dew |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2919-09
and like dew
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction ו + preposition כ + noun masculine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun טַל is masculine singular absolute, here with prefixed conjunction ו and preposition כ (“and like”). “Dew” reflects the root idea of a thin covering that settles gently over surfaces. |
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