- *hallaylâ*
- definite article + noun, masculine singular - the night
- *hahûʾ*
- definite article + demonstrative pronoun, masculine singular - that
- *yiqqāḥēhû*
- verb, Qal imperfect jussive, 3rd masculine singular with 3rd masculine singular suffix - let it take it
- *ʾōpel*
- noun, masculine singular - deep darkness
- *ʾal-yiḥadd*
- negative particle + verb, Qal imperfect jussive, 3rd masculine singular - let it not rejoice
- *bîmê*
- preposition + noun, masculine plural construct - in the days of
- *šānâ*
- noun, feminine singular - year
- *bəmispar*
- preposition + noun, masculine singular construct - in the number of
- *yərāḥîm*
- noun, masculine plural - months
- *ʾal-yābōʾ*
- negative particle + verb, Qal imperfect jussive, 3rd masculine singular - let it not come