נֶ֣גֶד
𐤍𐤂𐤃
neged
in the sight of
Spatial or situational position directly opposite, facing, or in front of something; often used as a preposition meaning 'in the presence of,' 'before,' 'opposite,' or 'in front of.' In various contexts, conveys the sense of that which is set or placed before the eyes, in view, or in opposition.
Psalms 78:12 · Word #1
Lexicon H5048
| Lemma | נֶגֶד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤂𐤃 |
| Transliteration | neged |
| Strong's | H5048 |
| Definition | Spatial or situational position directly opposite, facing, or in front of something; often used as a preposition meaning 'in the presence of,' 'before,' 'opposite,' or 'in front of.' In various contexts, conveys the sense of that which is set or placed before the eyes, in view, or in opposition. |
Morphology HR
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | in the sight of |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5048-11
in front of
| Morphological Notes | Preposition derived from a masculine singular noun; used adverbially/prepositionally to denote spatial position opposite or before. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun נֶגֶד denotes that which is set before or placed opposite, emphasizing visibility and direct facing. Rendered as "in front of," it preserves the spatial sense of being openly set before someone, reflecting its prepositional use. |
View full lexicon entry for H5048 →
SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in the sight of
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'in front of' is possible, but 'in the sight of' better matches the idiomatic usage here (performing deeds before witnesses) and is supported by the silex_definition—referring to actions done publicly before their fathers. |