ו/איל/ו
𐤅/𐤀𐤉𐤋/𐤅
ʼayil
and-its-jamb
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.
Ezekiel 40:21 · Word #7
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 HC/Ncmsc/Sp3ms
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and-its-jamb |
SIBI-P1 Translation H352-31
his ram
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun in construct state with 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אַיִל derives from the root אול, conveying strength or might, concretely expressed in the ram as a symbol of vigor and power. The masculine singular construct form with a 3ms suffix yields the possessive sense "his ram." |
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