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.

H5894

Daniel 4:10 · Word #8

Lexicon H5894

Lemmaעִיר
Lemma (Paleo)𐤏𐤉𐤓
Transliterationʻîyr
Strong'sH5894
DefinitionHeavenly 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

Phrasea tree

SIBI-P1 Translation H5894-01

watchful settlement

Morphological NotesNoun, common, feminine singular, absolute state.
Rendering RationaleThe 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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