נְמֵרִֽים
𐤍𐤌𐤓𐤉𐤌
nâmêr
leopards
A large, carnivorous feline (Panthera pardus), commonly rendered 'leopard,' recognized for its spotted or mottled coat pattern. This animal is referenced as a symbol of swiftness, ferocity, and stealth, and appears in both literal zoological contexts and metaphorical uses across biblical literature. The word is not limited to the modern zoological definition, but encompasses any large, spotted wild feline known to the Israelite population.
Song of Songs 4:8 · Word #16
Lexicon H5246
| Lemma | נָמֵר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤌𐤓 |
| Transliteration | nâmêr |
| Strong's | H5246 |
| Definition | A large, carnivorous feline (Panthera pardus), commonly rendered 'leopard,' recognized for its spotted or mottled coat pattern. This animal is referenced as a symbol of swiftness, ferocity, and stealth, and appears in both literal zoological contexts and metaphorical uses across biblical literature. The word is not limited to the modern zoological definition, but encompasses any large, spotted wild feline known to the Israelite population. |
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 | leopards |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5246-04
spotted wild felines
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the core root sense of being spotted or mottled while identifying the animal as a large predatory feline. The masculine plural absolute form is preserved by the English plural "felines." |
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