הֲ/לָהֵ֣ן

𐤄/𐤋𐤄𐤍

lâhên

would you therefore

A particle typically functioning as a marker of result, consequence, or logical conclusion, often best rendered as 'therefore' or 'consequently'. Used to introduce a statement drawn from a preceding premise or circumstance, it can sometimes function with a nuance of 'hence' or 'thus'. Rarely, it may be used in place of a pronominal ending, likely due to a scribal or linguistic development, but its primary function is as a discourse connective signaling the outcome or implication of prior statements.

H3860

Ruth 1:13 · Word #1

Lexicon H3860

Lemmaלָהֵן
Lemma (Paleo)𐤋𐤄𐤍
Transliterationlâhên
Strong'sH3860
DefinitionA particle typically functioning as a marker of result, consequence, or logical conclusion, often best rendered as 'therefore' or 'consequently'. Used to introduce a statement drawn from a preceding premise or circumstance, it can sometimes function with a nuance of 'hence' or 'thus'. Rarely, it may be used in place of a pronominal ending, likely due to a scribal or linguistic development, but its primary function is as a discourse connective signaling the outcome or implication of prior statements.

Morphology HTi/C All morphology codes

Part of Speech C — Conjunction — Connects words or clauses

Common Translation

Phrasewould you therefore

SIBI-P1 Translation H3860-01

therefore

Morphological NotesConjunction/particle; compound of preposition לְ + demonstrative particle הֵן; functions as a discourse connector indicating result or consequence.
Rendering RationaleThe compound לָהֵן functions as a logical connective derived from לְ (to/for) and the deictic הֵן (behold, surely), marking a conclusion drawn from what precedes. "Therefore" best preserves its role as a result-indicating particle rooted in demonstrative emphasis.

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SILEX v2

SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)

therefore

Same as P1Yes
RationaleP1 'therefore' matches the particle's contextual meaning and SILEX definition; appropriate in context.
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