וְ/הָ֣/אַרְיֵ֔ה
𐤅/𐤄/𐤀𐤓𐤉𐤄
ʼărîy
and the lion
A member of the species Panthera leo, a lion; used both for the literal animal and, metaphorically, for individuals or entities characterized by exceptional strength, ferocity, or majesty. In some contexts, can signify a powerful participant in a struggle, a leader, or a threatening force due to the lion's notoriety for predatory prowess in the ancient Near East. In poetry and prophetic literature, frequently serves as an emblem of danger, bravery, or sovereignty.
1 Kings 13:24 · Word #13
Lexicon H738
| Lemma | אֲרִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤓𐤉 |
| Transliteration | ʼărîy |
| Strong's | H738 |
| Definition | A member of the species Panthera leo, a lion; used both for the literal animal and, metaphorically, for individuals or entities characterized by exceptional strength, ferocity, or majesty. In some contexts, can signify a powerful participant in a struggle, a leader, or a threatening force due to the lion's notoriety for predatory prowess in the ancient Near East. In poetry and prophetic literature, frequently serves as an emblem of danger, bravery, or sovereignty. |
Morphology HC/Td/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 | and the lion |
SIBI-P1 Translation H738-17
and the lion
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + definite article הָ + masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אֲרִי is an agent noun derived from the root ארה, describing one who tears or snatches prey—hence, a lion. The form is masculine singular absolute with prefixed conjunction and definite article, yielding "and the lion." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and the lion
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'And the lion' is a direct and accurate rendering of the Hebrew conjunction and noun. No change needed. |