יָ֭נוּם
𐤉𐤍𐤅𐤌
nûwm
slumber
To be in a state of light sleep or drowsiness; to slumber as an action or condition, typically implying a period of inactivity, physical rest, or inattention, especially as contrasted with wakeful alertness. It may also carry a figurative sense of inattentiveness or neglect in a given context.
Psalms 121:4 · Word #3
Lexicon H5123
| Lemma | נוּם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤅𐤌 |
| Transliteration | nûwm |
| Strong's | H5123 |
| Definition | To be in a state of light sleep or drowsiness; to slumber as an action or condition, typically implying a period of inactivity, physical rest, or inattention, especially as contrasted with wakeful alertness. It may also carry a figurative sense of inattentiveness or neglect in a given context. |
Morphology HVqi3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | i — Imperfect — Incomplete or ongoing action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | slumber |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5123-03
he slumbers
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, imperfect (yiqtol), 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal stem conveys the simple action of light sleep or drowsiness. The imperfect 3rd masculine singular is rendered as "he slumbers," preserving both the verbal aspect and masculine singular form while reflecting the root’s sense of light, wavering sleep rather than deep sleep. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
he slumbers
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'he slumbers' conveys the poetic nuance of drowsy inattention in context, matching both root and literary expectations. P1 is accurate. |