שֶׁ֣רֶץ
𐤔𐤓𐤑
sherets
swarming thing
Collective term for small, low-moving or swarming creatures, especially those which crawl, creep, or teem close to the ground or in water. Includes a broad spectrum of living things such as insects, arthropods, small reptiles, amphibians, and aquatic organisms that move in swarms or masses. Serves as a catch-all for a zoological category defined more by movement and observable behavior than by strict species delineation.
Leviticus 11:20 · Word #2
Lexicon H8318
| Lemma | שֶׁרֶץ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤓𐤑 |
| Transliteration | sherets |
| Strong's | H8318 |
| Definition | Collective term for small, low-moving or swarming creatures, especially those which crawl, creep, or teem close to the ground or in water. Includes a broad spectrum of living things such as insects, arthropods, small reptiles, amphibians, and aquatic organisms that move in swarms or masses. Serves as a catch-all for a zoological category defined more by movement and observable behavior than by strict species delineation. |
Morphology HNcmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | swarming thing |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8318-04
swarming creature
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to swarm" or "to teem," and refers collectively to small creatures characterized by swarming or creeping movement. The masculine singular construct form is preserved with a singular collective rendering that retains the behavioral focus of the root. |
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