צִיִּים֙
𐤑𐤉𐤉𐤌
tsîyîy
wild beasts of the desert
A denizen of arid or desolate places, particularly a creature or being associated with inhospitable or uninhabited wilderness regions. In context, most often refers to predatory animals of the steppe or desert, but occasionally the word encompasses ambiguous wilderness-dwelling beings or creatures of the imagination, such as wild beasts, jackals, or other inhabitants of deserted ruins.
Isaiah 34:14 · Word #2
Lexicon H6728
| Lemma | צִיִּי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤉𐤉 |
| Transliteration | tsîyîy |
| Strong's | H6728 |
| Definition | A denizen of arid or desolate places, particularly a creature or being associated with inhospitable or uninhabited wilderness regions. In context, most often refers to predatory animals of the steppe or desert, but occasionally the word encompasses ambiguous wilderness-dwelling beings or creatures of the imagination, such as wild beasts, jackals, or other inhabitants of deserted ruins. |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | wild beasts of the desert |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6728-02
dryland dwellers
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the root ציה (dryness, aridity) by describing beings characterized by dry land. The masculine plural absolute form is preserved with the plural noun "dwellers." |
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