לָ֭/רוּם
𐤋/𐤓𐤅𐤌
rûwm
for height
A state of being high, elevated, or raised up, either in a physical or figurative sense. The word most often denotes height or lofty position—such as physical elevations (hilltops, high places) or, metaphorically, high status, pride, or arrogance. It can refer to the act or quality of being exalted, uplifted, or self-exalting, especially in contexts emphasizing social status or inner haughtiness.
Proverbs 25:3 · Word #2
Lexicon H7312
| Lemma | רוּם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤅𐤌 |
| Transliteration | rûwm |
| Strong's | H7312 |
| Definition | A state of being high, elevated, or raised up, either in a physical or figurative sense. The word most often denotes height or lofty position—such as physical elevations (hilltops, high places) or, metaphorically, high status, pride, or arrogance. It can refer to the act or quality of being exalted, uplifted, or self-exalting, especially in contexts emphasizing social status or inner haughtiness. |
Morphology HRd/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 | for height |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7312-01
to rise high
| Morphological Notes | Qal infinitive construct with prefixed ל ("to"), verbal form expressing purpose or action in its basic stem. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal infinitive construct expresses the simple action or state of the root רום, meaning to be high or to rise. "To rise high" preserves the verbal, intransitive sense of elevation inherent in the root. |
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