בַ/לַּ֣יְלָה
𐤁/𐤋𐤉𐤋𐤄
layil
at night
Primary lexical meaning: 'night,' the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. The term denotes the time when daylight is absent and can refer to the night as a span of time, as an event (such as a vigil), or as a metaphor for darkness, uncertainty, or adversity. The word may also signify 'midnight' in idiomatic constructions. Figuratively, it can symbolize misery or difficulty due to nighttime's association with danger or fear.
Proverbs 31:18 · Word #8
Lexicon H3915
| Lemma | לַיִל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤉𐤋 |
| Transliteration | layil |
| Strong's | H3915 |
| Definition | Primary lexical meaning: 'night,' the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. The term denotes the time when daylight is absent and can refer to the night as a span of time, as an event (such as a vigil), or as a metaphor for darkness, uncertainty, or adversity. The word may also signify 'midnight' in idiomatic constructions. Figuratively, it can symbolize misery or difficulty due to nighttime's association with danger or fear. |
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 | at night |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3915-16
night
| Morphological Notes | Common noun, masculine singular, absolute state (often with prefixed conjunction or preposition in surface forms). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the period of darkness when light is covered or withdrawn, reflecting the root idea of darkness covering. As a masculine singular absolute noun, it is rendered simply and directly as “night.” |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and night
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "at night". |