עָצ֖וּם
𐤏𐤑𐤅𐤌
ʻâtsûwm
mighty
Adjective describing something or someone as powerful, mighty, or strong, usually connoting either great physical or metaphorical strength, force, or, in many contexts, numerical greatness or abundance. In poetic or figurative usage, may denote being vast or formidable. The term can refer to both individuals and groups (e.g., a powerful nation, mighty men, or numerous people).
Joel 1:6 · Word #6
Lexicon H6099
| Lemma | עָצוּם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤑𐤅𐤌 |
| Transliteration | ʻâtsûwm |
| Strong's | H6099 |
| Definition | Adjective describing something or someone as powerful, mighty, or strong, usually connoting either great physical or metaphorical strength, force, or, in many contexts, numerical greatness or abundance. In poetic or figurative usage, may denote being vast or formidable. The term can refer to both individuals and groups (e.g., a powerful nation, mighty men, or numerous people). |
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 H6099-01
mighty
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, absolute state; from the passive participle of עצם (to be strong, to be numerous). |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective עָצוּם is the masculine singular absolute form derived from the root עצם, conveying the state of being strong or powerful. "Mighty" preserves the core idea of strength or formidable power inherent in the passive participial origin of the term. |
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