צָ֘עִ֤יר
𐤑𐤏𐤉𐤓
tsâʻîyr
young
Adjective denoting smallness or being lesser in comparison—can refer to age (younger), size (smaller/littler), number (fewer), or status (least, low in rank or significance). The word is context-dependent: it can describe the youngest among siblings, the smallest entity among a group, few in number, or someone of lesser social standing.
Job 32:6 · Word #7
Lexicon H6810
| Lemma | צָעִיר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤏𐤉𐤓 |
| Transliteration | tsâʻîyr |
| Strong's | H6810 |
| Definition | Adjective denoting smallness or being lesser in comparison—can refer to age (younger), size (smaller/littler), number (fewer), or status (least, low in rank or significance). The word is context-dependent: it can describe the youngest among siblings, the smallest entity among a group, few in number, or someone of lesser social standing. |
Morphology HAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | young |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6810-03
smaller one
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives from the root meaning "to be small/insignificant/young" and denotes one who is lesser in size, age, number, or status. "Smaller one" preserves the comparative nuance inherent in the root while reflecting the masculine singular form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the younger one
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'smaller one' should be 'the younger one' here, as the context distinguishes Elihu from elders by age, not size or rank. |