יֶֽהֱמ֑וּ
𐤉𐤄𐤌𐤅
hâmâh
moan
To roar, rumble, or make a loud, resonant noise; to be in a state of commotion, agitation, or tumult; by extension, to experience intense inner agitation or commotion. The term denotes both the audible production of sound—most often loud and vibrating, as with animals (especially lions), rushing water, or warriors—and the figurative or emotional sense of being in turmoil or uproar.
Isaiah 16:11 · Word #6
Lexicon H1993
| Lemma | הָמָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤄𐤌𐤄 |
| Transliteration | hâmâh |
| Strong's | H1993 |
| Definition | To roar, rumble, or make a loud, resonant noise; to be in a state of commotion, agitation, or tumult; by extension, to experience intense inner agitation or commotion. The term denotes both the audible production of sound—most often loud and vibrating, as with animals (especially lions), rushing water, or warriors—and the figurative or emotional sense of being in turmoil or uproar. |
Morphology HVqi3mp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | i — Imperfect — Incomplete or ongoing action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
Common Translation
| Phrase | moan |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1993-17
they roar
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, imperfect (yiqtol), 3rd person masculine plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal imperfect 3rd masculine plural denotes a simple, active action performed by a masculine plural subject. "They roar" preserves the core sense of loud, resonant noise and tumult inherent in המה while reflecting the plural verbal form. |
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