פָּ֥ר
𐤐𐤓
par
a bull
A young male bovine (bull), especially one used for sacrifice or as a symbol of strength and vitality in agrarian society. In the Hebrew Bible, 'par' most often refers to a (typically unyoked) young bull, frequently distinguished from adult oxen used for work, and contrasted with cows (females) or other herd animals.
Numbers 23:4 · Word #12
Lexicon H6499
| Lemma | פַּר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤓 |
| Transliteration | par |
| Strong's | H6499 |
| Definition | A young male bovine (bull), especially one used for sacrifice or as a symbol of strength and vitality in agrarian society. In the Hebrew Bible, 'par' most often refers to a (typically unyoked) young bull, frequently distinguished from adult oxen used for work, and contrasted with cows (females) or other herd animals. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | a bull |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6499-11
young bull
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun פַּר denotes a singular masculine young male bovine, often vigorous and unyoked. "Young bull" preserves both its specific zoological reference and the sense of strength associated with its root, while reflecting its singular masculine absolute form. |
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