כָ/עָ֖שׁ
𐤊/𐤏𐤔
ʻâsh
like a moth
A moth—specifically, a small lepidopteran insect that infests and damages fabrics, particularly in storage or neglect. The term is used in poetic and proverbial contexts to denote something that is subject to destruction, decay, or rapid ruin, emphasizing the vulnerability and impermanence of physical possessions or life itself. In Hebrew poetry, עָשׁ is frequently paired with terms for rust or corrosion as metaphors for unavoidable decay.
Hosea 5:12 · Word #2
Lexicon H6211
| Lemma | עָשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤔 |
| Transliteration | ʻâsh |
| Strong's | H6211 |
| Definition | A moth—specifically, a small lepidopteran insect that infests and damages fabrics, particularly in storage or neglect. The term is used in poetic and proverbial contexts to denote something that is subject to destruction, decay, or rapid ruin, emphasizing the vulnerability and impermanence of physical possessions or life itself. In Hebrew poetry, עָשׁ is frequently paired with terms for rust or corrosion as metaphors for unavoidable decay. |
Morphology HRd/Ncmsa
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 | like a moth |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6211-05
moth
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the small fabric-consuming insect associated with decay and wasting away, directly reflecting the root idea of gnawing consumption. The masculine singular absolute form is preserved with the simple singular rendering “moth.” |
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