חֲמוֹר֙
𐤇𐤌𐤅𐤓
chămôwr
of a donkey
A male donkey (Equus asinus), domesticated for work and transportation. In biblical texts, חֲמוֹר refers specifically to the male member of this animal species, distinct from female donkeys (אָתוֹן). The term is commonly used for beasts of burden, valued for their strength, endurance, and role in agrarian and nomadic settings. It can also be used to designate particular animals in personal or narrative contexts, often marking ownership or status.
Exodus 34:20 · Word #2
Lexicon H2543
| Lemma | חֲמוֹר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤌𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | chămôwr |
| Strong's | H2543 |
| Definition | A male donkey (Equus asinus), domesticated for work and transportation. In biblical texts, חֲמוֹר refers specifically to the male member of this animal species, distinct from female donkeys (אָתוֹן). The term is commonly used for beasts of burden, valued for their strength, endurance, and role in agrarian and nomadic settings. It can also be used to designate particular animals in personal or narrative contexts, often marking ownership or status. |
Morphology HNcbsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of a donkey |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2543-02
male donkey
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun, absolute form. |
| Rendering Rationale | This noun denotes specifically the male member of the donkey species, reflecting its masculine singular form. The rendering preserves the gender distinction inherent in חֲמוֹר, differentiating it from the female אָתוֹן. |
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