אֵימָֽה
𐤀𐤉𐤌𐤄
ʼêymâh
terror
A profound sense of dread, terror, or overwhelming fear, often instigated by a sudden or awe-inspiring event. The term can describe both psychological states (internal terror, horror) and the objective impression or atmosphere associated with the presence or actions of a powerful figure, typically a deity. In rare instances, the word may denote an object associated with fear, particularly a cultic figure or idol intended to inspire terror or reverence.
Job 39:20 · Word #5
Lexicon H367
| Lemma | אֵימָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤉𐤌𐤄 |
| Transliteration | ʼêymâh |
| Strong's | H367 |
| Definition | A profound sense of dread, terror, or overwhelming fear, often instigated by a sudden or awe-inspiring event. The term can describe both psychological states (internal terror, horror) and the objective impression or atmosphere associated with the presence or actions of a powerful figure, typically a deity. In rare instances, the word may denote an object associated with fear, particularly a cultic figure or idol intended to inspire terror or reverence. |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | terror |
SIBI-P1 Translation H367-05
overwhelming dread
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Overwhelming dread" captures the noun’s derivation from the root meaning "to terrify" and reflects an intense, awe-inducing fear rather than ordinary anxiety. The singular abstract noun form denotes a single state or atmosphere of terror. |
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