הַ/נֵּ֖ץ
𐤄/𐤍𐤑
nêts
hawk
A blossom, flower, especially as it appears on a tree, emphasizing the vividness, freshness, or brilliance; also, a bird of prey (hawk or falcon), likely in reference to its swift or flashing flight. In botanical contexts, denotes the early blossoming of fruit trees. The term draws metaphorical connections between the visual qualities of a bright blossom and the swift, radiant flight of a raptor.
Deuteronomy 14:15 · Word #9
Lexicon H5322
| Lemma | נֵץ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤑 |
| Transliteration | nêts |
| Strong's | H5322 |
| Definition | A blossom, flower, especially as it appears on a tree, emphasizing the vividness, freshness, or brilliance; also, a bird of prey (hawk or falcon), likely in reference to its swift or flashing flight. In botanical contexts, denotes the early blossoming of fruit trees. The term draws metaphorical connections between the visual qualities of a bright blossom and the swift, radiant flight of a raptor. |
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 | hawk |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5322-01
the blossom
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to shine, sparkle, blossom," and in its primary sense denotes a vivid, fresh bloom. The masculine singular absolute form with definite article is rendered simply as "the blossom," preserving number and definiteness without contextual narrowing. |
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