טָ֑רֶף
𐤈𐤓𐤐
ṭereph
prey
What is taken by force or seized, especially as prey or food; something torn or snatched away. The term commonly refers to prey (animal or food) obtained by predatory animals or by hunting, or to meat sustenance gained violently. It can also refer to a fragment or portion taken away, sometimes metaphorically for possessions, sustenance, or gain acquired abruptly or forcibly. Occasionally used for leaves or vegetation, as what is plucked or freshly gathered.
Job 4:11 · Word #4
Lexicon H2964
| Lemma | טֶרֶף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤈𐤓𐤐 |
| Transliteration | ṭereph |
| Strong's | H2964 |
| Definition | What is taken by force or seized, especially as prey or food; something torn or snatched away. The term commonly refers to prey (animal or food) obtained by predatory animals or by hunting, or to meat sustenance gained violently. It can also refer to a fragment or portion taken away, sometimes metaphorically for possessions, sustenance, or gain acquired abruptly or forcibly. Occasionally used for leaves or vegetation, as what is plucked or freshly gathered. |
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 | prey |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2964-03
torn prey
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes that which has been torn or seized, the object-result of the root טרף. "Torn prey" preserves the violent, predatory sense inherent in the root while reflecting the masculine singular absolute form. |
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