אֵֽיל

𐤀𐤉𐤋

ʼayil

the side pillar

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.

H352

Ezekiel 41:3 · Word #4

Lexicon H352

Lemmaאַיִל
Lemma (Paleo)𐤀𐤉𐤋
Transliterationʼayil
Strong'sH352
DefinitionA 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 HNcmsc 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

Phrasethe side pillar

SIBI-P1 Translation H352-10

mighty ram

Morphological NotesMasculine singular noun, absolute form.
Rendering RationaleThe noun אַיִל derives from the root אול (“to be strong, mighty”), applying the idea of strength to the male ram, noted for vigor and dominance. "Mighty ram" preserves both the primary zoological sense and the root concept of strength in masculine singular form.

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