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.
Daniel 4:14 · Word #2
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 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
| Phrase | of the watchers |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5894-02
vigilant watchers
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic common noun; masculine plural absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The 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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