וְ֝/חֵ֗ן
𐤅/𐤇𐤍
chên
and grace
An appealing quality that elicits favorable response or acceptance; charm, attractiveness, or grace, often resulting in kindness, favor, or goodwill bestowed by a superior upon an individual. The term encompasses both personal qualities (such as external attractiveness or charm) and the positive regard, goodwill, or favor shown as a result. In some contexts, it can refer to favor granted or received, or to the state of being pleasing or beloved.
Proverbs 3:22 · Word #4
Lexicon H2580
| Lemma | חֵן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤍 |
| Transliteration | chên |
| Strong's | H2580 |
| Definition | An appealing quality that elicits favorable response or acceptance; charm, attractiveness, or grace, often resulting in kindness, favor, or goodwill bestowed by a superior upon an individual. The term encompasses both personal qualities (such as external attractiveness or charm) and the positive regard, goodwill, or favor shown as a result. In some contexts, it can refer to favor granted or received, or to the state of being pleasing or beloved. |
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 grace |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2580-04
grace
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֵן derives from the root חנן and denotes the embodied quality or bestowed state of gracious favor. "Grace" preserves both the sense of attractive favor and the goodwill shown or received, reflecting the root meaning in noun form. |
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