kinds of
| Root | זן (z-n) |
| Core Meanings | kind, sort, species, category, class |
| Semantic Range | kind, sort, species, category, class, variety |
| Conceptual Significance | This term reflects the biblical practice of categorizing created or crafted things into distinct groupings. In contexts such as Daniel, it underscores ordered classification within creation or human craftsmanship, emphasizing discernible distinctions among groups. |
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic noun from זַן; masculine plural construct form (common gender grammatically masculine in form). The construct state links it to a following noun, indicating classification. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Aramaic noun זַן denotes a "kind" or "sort." The form זְנֵי is masculine plural in the construct state (ANcmpc), meaning "kinds of" something that follows. Rendering it as "kinds of" preserves both the root sense of classification and the masculine plural construct relationship. |
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