נְשִׂאִים֙
𐤍𐤔𐤀𐤉𐤌
nâsîyʼ
princes
A person of elevated status or leadership within an Israelite, Judahite, or later Judean community; most often referring to a tribal leader, chieftain, or head of a clan, but in some contexts used for prominent officials or rulers within both Israelite and non-Israelite societies. The term applies to individuals recognized as social, political, or military authorities, ranging from tribal patriarchs to leaders appointed over districts or the entire people. Rarely, the word is used in poetic texts for a rising cloud or vapor.
Joshua 22:14 · Word #2
Lexicon H5387
| Lemma | נָשִׂיא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤔𐤉𐤀 |
| Transliteration | nâsîyʼ |
| Strong's | H5387 |
| Definition | A person of elevated status or leadership within an Israelite, Judahite, or later Judean community; most often referring to a tribal leader, chieftain, or head of a clan, but in some contexts used for prominent officials or rulers within both Israelite and non-Israelite societies. The term applies to individuals recognized as social, political, or military authorities, ranging from tribal patriarchs to leaders appointed over districts or the entire people. Rarely, the word is used in poetic texts for a rising cloud or vapor. |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | princes |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5387-12
exalted leaders
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun, absolute state; from נָשִׂיא (one lifted up/exalted). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from נשא in a participial sense, meaning "one who is lifted up" or "exalted." The masculine plural absolute form is reflected by the plural "leaders," expressing those elevated to positions of authority. |
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