דְּגֵ֣י
𐤃𐤂𐤉
dâg
the fish
A fish; an aquatic animal with fins and scales, generally living in rivers, lakes, or the sea. In biblical contexts, refers to fish as both individual creatures and as a collective food resource, depending on context. May also appear as a symbol of abundance or, less commonly, in imagery of danger or chaos (e.g., fish as prey, representing the fate of defeated human enemies).
Ezekiel 38:20 · Word #3
Lexicon H1709
| Lemma | דָּג |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤂 |
| Transliteration | dâg |
| Strong's | H1709 |
| Definition | A fish; an aquatic animal with fins and scales, generally living in rivers, lakes, or the sea. In biblical contexts, refers to fish as both individual creatures and as a collective food resource, depending on context. May also appear as a symbol of abundance or, less commonly, in imagery of danger or chaos (e.g., fish as prey, representing the fate of defeated human enemies). |
Morphology HNcmpc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the fish |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1709-03
fishes of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | This is the masculine plural construct form of דָּג (fish), derived from the root דגה emphasizing abundance and prolific increase. The construct state requires a following genitive relationship, hence "fishes of." |
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