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Genesis 1:29

And elohim is saying, `Here,52b I have given to-yourselves אֶת-the whole grass, a seed, a seed straightly upon the faces of the whole of the Earth, and the whole of the Wood which in himself is the fruit of a wood, a seed, a seed, to-yourselves he is becoming to food.

Footnote:

52b

The Hebrew word הנה (hinneh) has several meanings and uses, often translated as "behold," "here is," "see," or "look!" It is used to draw attention to something, emphasize a point, or introduce something noteworthy. Here’s a breakdown of its meanings and its variations with suffixes.

Basic Meaning of הנה (hinneh)

  • "Behold," "look!" — Often used to call attention to something significant or unexpected.
  • "Here is," "there is" — Indicates the presence or arrival of something or someone.
  • "Indeed," "now" — Can introduce a statement to emphasize its certainty or importance.

Variations with Suffixes: -הנ (hin-)

Suffixes can be added to הנ to indicate a possessive form or to refer to specific persons or groups:

  1. הנני (hineni) — "Here I am" or "behold myself"

  2. הננו (hinno) — "Here he is" or "behold him"

  3. הנהו (hinneh-hu) — "Behold him" or "there he is"

  4. הנה (hinneh-ha) — "Behold her" or "there she is"

  5. הננו (hinennu) — "Here we are" or "behold us"

  6. הנם (hinem) — "Behold them" (masculine)

  7. הנן (hinen) — "Behold them" (feminine)

  8. הנך (hinnecha) — "Here you are" (masculine singular)

  9. הנך (hinnech) — "Here you are" (feminine singular)

  10. הנכם (hinnechem) — "Here you are" (masculine plural)

  11. הנכן (hinnechen) — "Here you are" (feminine plural)

הנה by itself often means "behold," "here is," or "look." When combined with suffixes, it personalizes or specifies the attention, addressing or indicating specific individuals or groups.

 
 

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pronoun: they