זְאֵ֤ב
𐤆𐤀𐤁
zᵉʼêb
wolf
A wolf, a large predatory canine native to the Levant; in biblical contexts, both a literal animal and, by extension, a figurative symbol of rapacity, predation, or a dangerous adversary. The term זְאֵב can refer concretely to the animal itself or metaphorically to human enemies, oppressors, or those who prey on the vulnerable.
Jeremiah 5:6 · Word #6
Lexicon H2061
| Lemma | זְאֵב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤆𐤀𐤁 |
| Transliteration | zᵉʼêb |
| Strong's | H2061 |
| Definition | A wolf, a large predatory canine native to the Levant; in biblical contexts, both a literal animal and, by extension, a figurative symbol of rapacity, predation, or a dangerous adversary. The term זְאֵב can refer concretely to the animal itself or metaphorically to human enemies, oppressors, or those who prey on the vulnerable. |
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 | wolf |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2061-03
wolf
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; masculine singular; absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a wolf, the predatory canine native to the Levant, directly reflecting the root idea of wolf-like predation. The form is masculine singular absolute, so the simple singular "wolf" preserves its morphology without added modifiers. |
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