עֵ֖דֶר
𐤏𐤃𐤓
ʻêder
herd
A collective term for a group of domesticated animals, particularly small livestock such as sheep or goats, occasionally large animals like cattle; refers to an organized grouping or collection of such animals, usually under human oversight. The semantic range includes smaller assemblies of animals as well as larger drives or herds, primarily in pastoral and agricultural contexts.
Genesis 32:17 · Word #5
Lexicon H5739
| Lemma | עֵדֶר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤃𐤓 |
| Transliteration | ʻêder |
| Strong's | H5739 |
| Definition | A collective term for a group of domesticated animals, particularly small livestock such as sheep or goats, occasionally large animals like cattle; refers to an organized grouping or collection of such animals, usually under human oversight. The semantic range includes smaller assemblies of animals as well as larger drives or herds, primarily in pastoral and agricultural contexts. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | herd |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5739-05
organized livestock herd
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to arrange, organize, muster," and denotes a deliberately gathered group of domesticated animals. "Organized livestock herd" preserves both the collective animal sense and the root idea of purposeful arrangement in singular form. |
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