נֹקֵ֑ד
𐤍𐤒𐤃
nôqêd
sheep breeder
A pastoralist who tends, oversees, or manages sheep, flocks, or herds; specifically, one identified by the action of selecting or marking animals, often as a professional or owner. The term carries the implication of shepherding or managing flocks, with a possible nuance of one who is associated with specific breeds, markings, or distinguishing features in the animals.
2 Kings 3:4 · Word #5
Lexicon H5349
| Lemma | נֹקֵד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤒𐤃 |
| Transliteration | nôqêd |
| Strong's | H5349 |
| Definition | A pastoralist who tends, oversees, or manages sheep, flocks, or herds; specifically, one identified by the action of selecting or marking animals, often as a professional or owner. The term carries the implication of shepherding or managing flocks, with a possible nuance of one who is associated with specific breeds, markings, or distinguishing features in the animals. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | sheep breeder |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5349-01
flock-marker
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun (active participial form used substantively), absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term derives from the participial form of נקד, describing one who marks or distinguishes animals, especially sheep. "Flock-marker" preserves the root idea of marking while reflecting the masculine singular agent noun form. |
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