כְּ/אַרְיֵ֬ה
𐤊/𐤀𐤓𐤉𐤄
ʼărîy
like a lion
A member of the species Panthera leo, a lion; used both for the literal animal and, metaphorically, for individuals or entities characterized by exceptional strength, ferocity, or majesty. In some contexts, can signify a powerful participant in a struggle, a leader, or a threatening force due to the lion's notoriety for predatory prowess in the ancient Near East. In poetry and prophetic literature, frequently serves as an emblem of danger, bravery, or sovereignty.
Psalms 10:9 · Word #3
Lexicon H738
| Lemma | אֲרִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤓𐤉 |
| Transliteration | ʼărîy |
| Strong's | H738 |
| Definition | A member of the species Panthera leo, a lion; used both for the literal animal and, metaphorically, for individuals or entities characterized by exceptional strength, ferocity, or majesty. In some contexts, can signify a powerful participant in a struggle, a leader, or a threatening force due to the lion's notoriety for predatory prowess in the ancient Near East. In poetry and prophetic literature, frequently serves as an emblem of danger, bravery, or sovereignty. |
Morphology HR/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 | like a lion |
SIBI-P1 Translation H738-10
like a lion
| Morphological Notes | Preposition כְ + masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אֲרִי is an agent noun derived from the root ארה, denoting the tearing predator—a lion. The prefixed כְ marks comparison, so the form means "like a lion," preserving the masculine singular noun in absolute state. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
like a lion
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'like a lion' is exact and contextually fitting as a simile here. |