פְרָאִ֣ים
𐤐𐤓𐤀𐤉𐤌
pereʼ
wild donkeys
Wild donkey, specifically referencing the onager (Equus hemionus hemippus), an animal characterized by its untamed and free-roaming nature across arid steppe regions. The term is used in biblical texts as a literal animal, often noted for its independence and resistance to domestication, and metaphorically to describe individuals or groups perceived as uncontrollable, free-spirited, or living outside social norms.
Psalms 104:11 · Word #6
Lexicon H6501
| Lemma | פֶּרֶא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤓𐤀 |
| Transliteration | pereʼ |
| Strong's | H6501 |
| Definition | Wild donkey, specifically referencing the onager (Equus hemionus hemippus), an animal characterized by its untamed and free-roaming nature across arid steppe regions. The term is used in biblical texts as a literal animal, often noted for its independence and resistance to domestication, and metaphorically to describe individuals or groups perceived as uncontrollable, free-spirited, or living outside social norms. |
Morphology HNcmpa
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 | wild donkeys |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6501-01
wild donkeys
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; masculine plural absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root פרא, expressing wildness and untamed behavior, and denotes the onager as the embodiment of that state. The masculine plural absolute form is reflected in the simple plural "donkeys." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
wild donkeys
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'wild donkeys' is already accurate in context and is supported directly by the SILEX definition and the common English rendering for פְּרָאִים. |