בְּ/אֶ֣פֶס
𐤁/𐤀𐤐𐤎
ʼepheç
for lack of
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 26:20 · Word #1
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 HR/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 | for lack of |
SIBI-P1 Translation H657-04
at the limit
| Morphological Notes | Preposition בְּ + masculine singular noun אֶפֶס (absolute state). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אֶפֶס denotes a limit, extremity, or point of cessation derived from the root meaning "to end" or "cease." With the prefixed preposition בְּ ("at/in"), the form expresses location or state at a boundary or point of nonexistence, hence "at the limit." |
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