הָ/אַ֥יִל
𐤄/𐤀𐤉𐤋
ʼayil
the ram
A male ram, particularly of the sheep species, widely used for sacrificial purposes and symbolically representing strength and leadership. By extension, refers to strong leaders or chiefs (especially tribal or military heads), and metaphorically to any strong support or structure (e.g., a pillar, post, or architectural support), and occasionally to strong trees such as oaks. Semantic range encompasses literal zoological reference (ram), metaphorical human leadership or strength, and architectural or botanical usages emphasizing might or stability.
Daniel 8:20 · Word #1
Lexicon H352
| Lemma | אַיִל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤉𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʼayil |
| Strong's | H352 |
| Definition | A male ram, particularly of the sheep species, widely used for sacrificial purposes and symbolically representing strength and leadership. By extension, refers to strong leaders or chiefs (especially tribal or military heads), and metaphorically to any strong support or structure (e.g., a pillar, post, or architectural support), and occasionally to strong trees such as oaks. Semantic range encompasses literal zoological reference (ram), metaphorical human leadership or strength, and architectural or botanical usages emphasizing might or stability. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
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 | the ram |
SIBI-P1 Translation H352-14
the strong ram
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with definite article (הָ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אַיִל derives from the root אול, "to be strong," and concretely denotes a ram as a symbol of strength. The definite article הָ and masculine singular absolute form are preserved by rendering it as "the strong ram." |
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