עֵ֤שֶׂב
𐤏𐤔𐤁
ʻeseb
grass
Vegetation characterized by soft, non-woody stems; herbaceous plant, grass, or green shoot. Refers broadly to any green, low-growing plant, particularly those sprouting freshly from the ground, often associated with food for domesticated animals but in some contexts includes any tender herbaceous flora.
Isaiah 37:27 · Word #7
Lexicon H6212
| Lemma | עֶשֶׂב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤔𐤁 |
| Transliteration | ʻeseb |
| Strong's | H6212 |
| Definition | Vegetation characterized by soft, non-woody stems; herbaceous plant, grass, or green shoot. Refers broadly to any green, low-growing plant, particularly those sprouting freshly from the ground, often associated with food for domesticated animals but in some contexts includes any tender herbaceous flora. |
Morphology HNcmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | grass |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6212-02
green herbage
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to be green" or "to sprout," denoting tender, non-woody vegetation. "Green herbage" preserves the singular masculine form while reflecting the root idea of fresh, sprouting plant growth. |
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