וָ/זָֽמֶר
𐤅/𐤆𐤌𐤓
zemer
and mountain sheep
A type of wild, antelope-like animal—likely a species of mountain goat or ibex—known for its agility and ability to move lightly over rocky terrain. In biblical usage, refers to a specific clean animal permitted as food, often rendered 'chamois' or 'wild goat' in translations. The precise zoological identification is uncertain, but it denotes a fleet, sure-footed animal inhabiting mountainous regions.
Deuteronomy 14:5 · Word #7
Lexicon H2169
| Lemma | זֶמֶר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤆𐤌𐤓 |
| Transliteration | zemer |
| Strong's | H2169 |
| Definition | A type of wild, antelope-like animal—likely a species of mountain goat or ibex—known for its agility and ability to move lightly over rocky terrain. In biblical usage, refers to a specific clean animal permitted as food, often rendered 'chamois' or 'wild goat' in translations. The precise zoological identification is uncertain, but it denotes a fleet, sure-footed animal inhabiting mountainous regions. |
Morphology HC/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 | and mountain sheep |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2169-01
wild mountain goat
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | This rendering reflects the noun זֶמֶר as a specific, singular wild, sure-footed mountain animal (likely ibex or chamois), in line with its scholarly identification. The singular masculine absolute form is preserved by the singular English noun without added modifiers beyond what clarifies its zoological sense. |
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