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Basic Conjunction (ו)

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Overview

The ו attaches directly to a word as a prefix.

In this way, ו joins words to other words, creating the meaning "and," "but," or "or" in translation.

It should be no surprise this symbol is called "hook." This makes perfect Manakahthey sense.

The Rule

English: "and" / "but" / "or" are separate words

Judean: ו attaches as a prefix to the word it hooks

What ו Joins

Type Example Meaning
Nouns שם חם ויפת Shem, Ham, and Japheth
Verbs וירא וידבר and he saw and he spoke
Phrases ביום ובלילה by day and by night

Basic List Pattern

NAME NAME ו+NAME = "A, B, and C"

Scripture Example

Genesis 10:1
"Shem, Ham, and Japheth"
שם חם ויפת
and Japheth ויפת · Ham חם · Shem שם

ו appears before the LAST item, much like it is used in English.

However, the same symbol may express "but" depending on the context, or it could communicate "or" if the context is comparing.

The correct translation depends on the context. However, the meaning is still the same: to join two or more things together.

Key Points

  • ו is a prefix (attached, not separate)
  • Called "hook" - hooks words together
  • Joins nouns, verbs, phrases
  • Translates as "and," "but," or "or" depending on context
  • Core meaning: joining things together
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*Rule discovered and documented through direct textual analysis by Itharey Daughter of the Diaspora and it is implemented into the Judean Translator.