וְ/הֶ/חָסִ֣יל
𐤅/𐤄/𐤇𐤎𐤉𐤋
châçîyl
and-the-destroyer
A destructive migratory insect, specifically a type of locust associated with devastation of crops. The term denotes a stage or kind of locust noted for its ravaging behavior, often as an instrument of agricultural ruin. In poetic and prophetic literature, the word can symbolize overwhelming destruction. Semantic range includes its literal entomological reference as well as metaphorical connotations of devastation.
Joel 2:25 · Word #9
Lexicon H2625
| Lemma | חָסִיל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤎𐤉𐤋 |
| Transliteration | châçîyl |
| Strong's | H2625 |
| Definition | A destructive migratory insect, specifically a type of locust associated with devastation of crops. The term denotes a stage or kind of locust noted for its ravaging behavior, often as an instrument of agricultural ruin. In poetic and prophetic literature, the word can symbolize overwhelming destruction. Semantic range includes its literal entomological reference as well as metaphorical connotations of devastation. |
Morphology HC/Td/Ncmsa
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 | and-the-destroyer |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2625-05
and the devouring locust
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + definite article הֶ + masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חָסִיל derives from חסל ('to devour, destroy') and denotes the destructive locust as an agent of consumption. The masculine singular absolute form with prefixed conjunction and article is reflected in 'and the devouring locust.' |
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