הַ/נָּהָ֖ר
𐤄/𐤍𐤄𐤓
nâhâr
the river
A large, flowing body of water, typically a perennial river; refers to significant rivers, especially those with importance in the ancient Near East, such as the Euphrates and Nile. In extended or poetic usage, can refer to an abundant flow, prosperity, or overwhelming force (as in a flood).
1 Chronicles 5:9 · Word #7
Lexicon H5104
| Lemma | נָהָר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤄𐤓 |
| Transliteration | nâhâr |
| Strong's | H5104 |
| Definition | A large, flowing body of water, typically a perennial river; refers to significant rivers, especially those with importance in the ancient Near East, such as the Euphrates and Nile. In extended or poetic usage, can refer to an abundant flow, prosperity, or overwhelming force (as in a flood). |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the river |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5104-05
the river
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in the absolute state with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun נָהָר derives from the root meaning "to flow/stream" and denotes a major flowing waterway. The definite article הַ marks it as specific: "the river," preserving both the root sense of flowing and the singular masculine form. |
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