סָ֑ס
𐤎𐤎
çâç
the worm
A type of insect known for its destructive feeding on fabric or organic matter, specifically a 'moth.' In the Hebrew Bible, סָס designates the small insect associated with slow, often hidden, destruction, especially of woven garments and organic goods. The term conveys the idea of gradual but persistent ruin, typically by the larval stage rather than the adult moth; by extension, it serves as a metaphor for subtle or unnoticed decay.
Isaiah 51:8 · Word #7
Lexicon H5580
| Lemma | סָס |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤎 |
| Transliteration | çâç |
| Strong's | H5580 |
| Definition | A type of insect known for its destructive feeding on fabric or organic matter, specifically a 'moth.' In the Hebrew Bible, סָס designates the small insect associated with slow, often hidden, destruction, especially of woven garments and organic goods. The term conveys the idea of gradual but persistent ruin, typically by the larval stage rather than the adult moth; by extension, it serves as a metaphor for subtle or unnoticed decay. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | the worm |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5580-01
he exulted
| Morphological Notes | Qal stem, perfect conjugation, 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal perfect 3rd masculine singular form denotes a completed action by a male subject. "He exulted" preserves the root sense of joyful, energetic movement inherent in סוס while reflecting the simple active stem. |
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