הַ/חֲמ֔וֹר
𐤄/𐤇𐤌𐤅𐤓
chămôwr
the 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.
Genesis 22:5 · Word #9
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 HTd/Ncbsa
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 | the donkey |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2543-09
the male donkey
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֲמוֹר denotes specifically a male donkey, likely named from the reddish coloration associated with the root חמר. The prefixed definite article הַ marks it as singular and definite, yielding "the male donkey." |
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