נְהַר
𐤍𐤄𐤓
nâhâr
the river
A large, flowing body of water, typically a perennial river; refers to significant rivers, especially those with importance in the ancient Near East, such as the Euphrates and Nile. In extended or poetic usage, can refer to an abundant flow, prosperity, or overwhelming force (as in a flood).
Jeremiah 46:2 · Word #11
Lexicon H5104
| Lemma | נָהָר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤄𐤓 |
| Transliteration | nâhâr |
| Strong's | H5104 |
| Definition | A large, flowing body of water, typically a perennial river; refers to significant rivers, especially those with importance in the ancient Near East, such as the Euphrates and Nile. In extended or poetic usage, can refer to an abundant flow, prosperity, or overwhelming force (as in a flood). |
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 | the river |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5104-19
river of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; masculine singular; construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root נהר, "to flow/stream," denoting a large flowing waterway. The singular masculine construct state is reflected by the relational form "river of," indicating it stands in linkage to a following noun. |
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