שֶׁ/שָּׁ֨ם
𐤔/𐤔𐤌
shâm
there
An adverb indicating place—'there, in that place, at that location'; can also function temporally as 'then' in certain contexts, where location or existence in a particular place is at issue. Used to assert or identify the presence or positioning of an entity or event, often contrasting with 'here' (פֹּה). Can introduce spatial focus, designate spatial distance or presence, or serve as a demonstrative adverb of place or (rarely) of time.
Psalms 122:4 · Word #1
Lexicon H8033
| Lemma | שָׁם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤌 |
| Transliteration | shâm |
| Strong's | H8033 |
| Definition | An adverb indicating place—'there, in that place, at that location'; can also function temporally as 'then' in certain contexts, where location or existence in a particular place is at issue. Used to assert or identify the presence or positioning of an entity or event, often contrasting with 'here' (פֹּה). Can introduce spatial focus, designate spatial distance or presence, or serve as a demonstrative adverb of place or (rarely) of time. |
Morphology HTr/D
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | D — Adverb — Modifies a verb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | there |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8033-04
there
| Morphological Notes | Adverb of place; no gender, number, or verbal stem; demonstrative spatial particle. |
| Rendering Rationale | As a primary spatial adverb, שָׁם designates location or presence in a place. The concise rendering "there" preserves its core function of indicating situatedness without adding contextual nuance. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
there
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is already correct and contextually appropriate as an adverb indicating place. The gathering happens 'there'. |