Genesis
Genesis 49:12
12His eyes are darker than wine,
and his teeth are whiter than milk.
Word by word
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| English | Hebrew | Sounds like | Grammar | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| His eyes | עֵינַ֖יִם | ‘ê·na·yim | Noun - cd | H5869 eye |
| are darker | חַכְלִילִ֥י | ḥaḵ·lî·lî | Adjective - masculine singular construct | H2447 (dark) dull |
| than wine | מִיָּ֑יִן | mî·yā·yin | Preposition-m; Noun - masculine singular | H3196 wine |
| and his teeth | שִׁנַּ֖יִם | šin·na·yim | Noun - cd | H8127 tooth, ivory |
| are whiter | וּלְבֶן־ | ū·lə·ḇen- | Conjunctive waw; Adjective - masculine singular construct | H3836 white |
| than milk | מֵחָלָֽב׃פ | mê·ḥā·lāḇ | Preposition-m; Noun - masculine singular | H2461 milk |
Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.