עִירִין֙

𐤏𐤉𐤓𐤉𐤍

ʻîyr

of the watchers

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 4:14 · Word #2

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 ANcmpa All morphology codes

Part of Speech N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea
Subtype c — Common — Common noun
Gender m — Masculine — Masculine
Number p — Plural — Plural
State a — Absolute — The noun stands independently

Common Translation

Phraseof the watchers

SIBI-P1 Translation H5894-02

vigilant watchers

Morphological NotesAramaic common noun; masculine plural absolute.
Rendering RationaleThe noun derives from the root עור (“to be awake, watchful”) and denotes wakeful, vigilant beings. The masculine plural absolute form is preserved with the plural rendering "watchers," qualified by "vigilant" to reflect the root sense of active wakefulness.

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