פַרְזְלָ֖/א
𐤐𐤓𐤆𐤋/𐤀
parzel
of iron
A metal, specifically iron, used in ancient contexts primarily for tools, weapons, and implements. In the Hebrew Bible (specifically in Aramaic portions), 'parzel' refers to the material 'iron,' both in its natural mineral state and as it is forged or shaped for human use. The term carries semantic nuance depending on context, including the raw material, manufactured objects, and symbolically as an emblem of strength, hardness, or impenetrability.
Daniel 2:34 · Word #15
Lexicon H6523
| Lemma | פַּרְזֶל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤓𐤆𐤋 |
| Transliteration | parzel |
| Strong's | H6523 |
| Definition | A metal, specifically iron, used in ancient contexts primarily for tools, weapons, and implements. In the Hebrew Bible (specifically in Aramaic portions), 'parzel' refers to the material 'iron,' both in its natural mineral state and as it is forged or shaped for human use. The term carries semantic nuance depending on context, including the raw material, manufactured objects, and symbolically as an emblem of strength, hardness, or impenetrability. |
Morphology ANcmsd/Td
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 | d — Determined — The noun is definite |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of iron |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6523-02
the iron
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic common noun, masculine singular, determined state (with suffixed definite marker). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root conveying hardness and strength and denotes the metal iron. The masculine singular determined state is reflected by rendering it as "the iron." |
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