דֹּ֣ב
𐤃𐤁
dôb
bear
A large carnivorous mammal, the bear, known for its strength and ferocity. In the Hebrew Bible, the term is used both for the literal animal and figuratively to describe strength, danger, or ferocity, especially in similes and metaphors. Its primary lexical meaning is the animal species, but in context it can bear connotations of formidable threat or power.
Proverbs 17:12 · Word #2
Lexicon H1677
| Lemma | דֹּב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤁 |
| Transliteration | dôb |
| Strong's | H1677 |
| Definition | A large carnivorous mammal, the bear, known for its strength and ferocity. In the Hebrew Bible, the term is used both for the literal animal and figuratively to describe strength, danger, or ferocity, especially in similes and metaphors. Its primary lexical meaning is the animal species, but in context it can bear connotations of formidable threat or power. |
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 | bear |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1677-01
bear
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; masculine; singular; absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The masculine singular absolute noun דֹּב denotes the animal species 'bear.' Although derived from the root דבב, whose meaning is uncertain, the established lexical sense is the large carnivorous animal, preserved here in simple singular form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
bear
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Bear' is the correct rendering of the noun in this context, referring to the animal. P1 is correct. |