שְׁמַיָּ֔/א
𐤔𐤌𐤉/𐤀
shâmayin
of heaven
The expanse above the earth, understood as 'sky' or 'heavens', encompassing both the visible atmospheric sky where clouds, weather, and birds are observed, and the higher realm perceived as the domain of celestial bodies. In many contexts, it denotes the entire upper region (the heavens), while at times it can refer broadly to the abode of divine beings or the cosmic order above the earth, depending on context.
Daniel 4:32 · Word #10
Lexicon H8065
| Lemma | שָׁמַיִן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤌𐤉𐤍 |
| Transliteration | shâmayin |
| Strong's | H8065 |
| Definition | The expanse above the earth, understood as 'sky' or 'heavens', encompassing both the visible atmospheric sky where clouds, weather, and birds are observed, and the higher realm perceived as the domain of celestial bodies. In many contexts, it denotes the entire upper region (the heavens), while at times it can refer broadly to the abode of divine beings or the cosmic order above the earth, depending on context. |
Morphology ANcmpd/Td
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 | d — Determined — The noun is definite |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of heaven |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8065-03
the high heavens
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic masculine plural noun in determined state (emphatic), functioning as a definite collective. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the masculine plural determined noun form and preserves the root sense of loftiness or height inherent in שׁמיא. "Heavens" captures the plural/collective form, while "high" reflects the underlying concept of elevation. |
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