וָ/לַ֣יִשׁ
𐤅/𐤋𐤉𐤔
layish
and lion
A lion, particularly connoting a mature or powerful specimen. In context, 'layish' is used to signify a lion in strength, often as an emblematic creature, occasionally conveying qualities of might, ferocity, or dread. The term is distinct from the more frequently used 'ארי' (ari).
Isaiah 30:6 · Word #8
Lexicon H3918
| Lemma | לַיִשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤉𐤔 |
| Transliteration | layish |
| Strong's | H3918 |
| Definition | A lion, particularly connoting a mature or powerful specimen. In context, 'layish' is used to signify a lion in strength, often as an emblematic creature, occasionally conveying qualities of might, ferocity, or dread. The term is distinct from the more frequently used 'ארי' (ari). |
Morphology HC/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 | and lion |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3918-02
mighty lion
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a mature, powerful lion, likely associated etymologically with the idea of crushing or pressing strength from לושׁ. "Mighty lion" preserves the specific nuance of a fully powerful specimen rather than a generic lion. |
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