כַּ֝בִּיר
𐤊𐤁𐤉𐤓
kabbîyr
mighty
An adjective denoting one who is great in might, strength, or power; also, by extension, prominent or important. In various contexts, applies to individuals, deities, or (poetically) abstract forces (e.g., death). May describe notable persons (rulers, leaders) or the quality of being superior in strength or influence. Occasionally connotes being greater in age (venerable) or abundance, though physical might is primary.
Job 8:2 · Word #6
Lexicon H3524
| Lemma | כַּבִּיר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤁𐤉𐤓 |
| Transliteration | kabbîyr |
| Strong's | H3524 |
| Definition | An adjective denoting one who is great in might, strength, or power; also, by extension, prominent or important. In various contexts, applies to individuals, deities, or (poetically) abstract forces (e.g., death). May describe notable persons (rulers, leaders) or the quality of being superior in strength or influence. Occasionally connotes being greater in age (venerable) or abundance, though physical might is primary. |
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 | mighty |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3524-01
mighty
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives from the root כ-ב-ר, conveying greatness or abundance, especially in strength or power. As a masculine singular absolute adjective, "mighty" preserves both the sense of marked strength and the morphological singular masculine form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
mighty
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'mighty' is contextually accurate and faithful to the root and form; no change needed. |