וְ֝/אָדָ֗ם
𐤅/𐤀𐤃𐤌
ʼâdâm
and the man
A human being; the generic term for a person, either an individual human or humanity collectively. Primarily denotes a member of the human species regardless of sex, but may also refer to 'mankind' as a whole in collective contexts. In some contexts used in contrast with animals, divine beings, or other categories, emphasizing human nature or mortal limitation.
Proverbs 3:13 · Word #5
Lexicon H120
| Lemma | אָדָם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤃𐤌 |
| Transliteration | ʼâdâm |
| Strong's | H120 |
| Definition | A human being; the generic term for a person, either an individual human or humanity collectively. Primarily denotes a member of the human species regardless of sex, but may also refer to 'mankind' as a whole in collective contexts. In some contexts used in contrast with animals, divine beings, or other categories, emphasizing human nature or mortal limitation. |
Morphology HC/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 the man |
SIBI-P1 Translation H120-14
human being
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a single member of the human species, rooted in the idea of earthiness or formation from soil. "Human being" preserves the singular masculine absolute form while reflecting the generic, species-level sense of אדם. |
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