עִ֣יר
𐤏𐤉𐤓
ʻîyr
a tree
Heavenly being known as a 'watcher,' typically denoting a specific class of supernatural emissaries described as observing or intervening in human affairs, especially in apocalyptic or visionary contexts. Distinct from general angelic messengers, these beings are depicted as vigilant overseers with authority and awareness, often in direct connection to divine judgment or decrees.
Daniel 4:10 · Word #8
Lexicon H5894
| Lemma | עִיר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤉𐤓 |
| Transliteration | ʻîyr |
| Strong's | H5894 |
| Definition | Heavenly being known as a 'watcher,' typically denoting a specific class of supernatural emissaries described as observing or intervening in human affairs, especially in apocalyptic or visionary contexts. Distinct from general angelic messengers, these beings are depicted as vigilant overseers with authority and awareness, often in direct connection to divine judgment or decrees. |
Morphology ANcmsa
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 | a tree |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5894-01
watchful settlement
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the likely root connection to wakefulness and vigilance (עור), portraying the city as a place characterized by alertness and guarded communal life. The feminine singular absolute noun is conveyed as a singular concrete entity. |
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