הַ/נֵּרֽוֹת
𐤄/𐤍𐤓𐤅𐤕
nîyr
the-lamps
A lamp or lamp-stand, an object used for producing light by burning oil; by extension, the light emitted by such an object. In some contexts, a symbol or emblem of prosperity, life, or posterity. Occasionally can refer to daylight or brightness more generally, though primary usage denotes a physical implement for illumination (lamp, lantern, or light-bearer).
Numbers 8:2 · Word #15
Lexicon H5216
| Lemma | נִיר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤉𐤓 |
| Transliteration | nîyr |
| Strong's | H5216 |
| Definition | A lamp or lamp-stand, an object used for producing light by burning oil; by extension, the light emitted by such an object. In some contexts, a symbol or emblem of prosperity, life, or posterity. Occasionally can refer to daylight or brightness more generally, though primary usage denotes a physical implement for illumination (lamp, lantern, or light-bearer). |
Morphology HTd/Ncmpa
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 | the-lamps |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5216-02
the lamps
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine plural absolute with prefixed definite article (הַ־). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root נר, denoting an implement that produces light by burning. The form is masculine plural absolute with the definite article, thus rendered concisely as "the lamps," preserving both number and definiteness. |
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