שֵׁנָ֣ה
𐤔𐤍𐤄
shênâh
like a sleep
A state of sleep; the condition of being asleep, both in literal and figurative senses. Refers to the natural physical state of rest, unconsciousness, or dormancy experienced by humans and sometimes metaphorically by nations or groups. While most commonly used for night-time or daily sleep, it may also be employed in poetic or symbolic ways, such as representing inactivity, ignorance, or death in certain settings.
Psalms 90:5 · Word #2
Lexicon H8142
| Lemma | שֵׁנָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤍𐤄 |
| Transliteration | shênâh |
| Strong's | H8142 |
| Definition | A state of sleep; the condition of being asleep, both in literal and figurative senses. Refers to the natural physical state of rest, unconsciousness, or dormancy experienced by humans and sometimes metaphorically by nations or groups. While most commonly used for night-time or daily sleep, it may also be employed in poetic or symbolic ways, such as representing inactivity, ignorance, or death in certain settings. |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | like a sleep |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8142-05
sleep-state
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun, absolute state; abstract noun derived from the Qal verb ישן. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שֵׁנָה is a feminine abstract formation from the verb יָשֵׁן (“to sleep”), denoting the state or condition produced by sleeping. "Sleep-state" preserves the root idea while reflecting its abstract, singular form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
a sleep-state
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Changed from 'sleep-state' to 'a sleep-state' for minimal naturalness adjustment and to match the indefinite, simile usage. Keeps the SILEX definition intact and is faithful to 'שֵׁנָה' in this context of comparison. |