הַ/צִּפֹּ֣ר
𐤄/𐤑𐤐𐤓
tsippôwr
the bird
A generic term for a bird, especially a small bird, used in both collective and individual senses. While it most often designates small, hopping birds such as sparrows, it can refer to birds in general, without further specification, in certain passages. The word focuses on the natural qualities of birds—especially their flight, vocalizations, and movements. Context determines whether the reference is to a particular kind of small bird or to birds collectively.
Leviticus 14:6 · Word #17
Lexicon H6833
| Lemma | צִפּוֹר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤐𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | tsippôwr |
| Strong's | H6833 |
| Definition | A generic term for a bird, especially a small bird, used in both collective and individual senses. While it most often designates small, hopping birds such as sparrows, it can refer to birds in general, without further specification, in certain passages. The word focuses on the natural qualities of birds—especially their flight, vocalizations, and movements. Context determines whether the reference is to a particular kind of small bird or to birds collectively. |
Morphology HTd/Ncbsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the bird |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6833-01
the chirping bird
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; singular; absolute state; with definite article; grammatically feminine (common gender usage). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun צִפּוֹר derives from the root צפר, highlighting the characteristic sound and activity of a bird. The definite article הַ and singular absolute form are reflected in "the" and the singular "bird." |
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