לָ/אַ֗יִל
𐤋/𐤀𐤉𐤋
ʼayil
for the ram
A male ram, particularly of the sheep species, widely used for sacrificial purposes and symbolically representing strength and leadership. By extension, refers to strong leaders or chiefs (especially tribal or military heads), and metaphorically to any strong support or structure (e.g., a pillar, post, or architectural support), and occasionally to strong trees such as oaks. Semantic range encompasses literal zoological reference (ram), metaphorical human leadership or strength, and architectural or botanical usages emphasizing might or stability.
Numbers 28:14 · Word #8
Lexicon H352
| Lemma | אַיִל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤉𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʼayil |
| Strong's | H352 |
| Definition | A male ram, particularly of the sheep species, widely used for sacrificial purposes and symbolically representing strength and leadership. By extension, refers to strong leaders or chiefs (especially tribal or military heads), and metaphorically to any strong support or structure (e.g., a pillar, post, or architectural support), and occasionally to strong trees such as oaks. Semantic range encompasses literal zoological reference (ram), metaphorical human leadership or strength, and architectural or botanical usages emphasizing might or stability. |
Morphology HRd/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 | for the ram |
SIBI-P1 Translation H352-19
to a mighty ram
| Morphological Notes | Preposition ל + masculine singular noun in absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אַיִל derives from the root אול conveying strength and denotes a strong male ram; the prefixed ל marks direction or relation, rendered here as "to." The masculine singular absolute form is preserved in "a mighty ram." |
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