בְ/חַ֨יִל֙
𐤁/𐤇𐤉𐤋
Chayil
by might
The primary lexical meaning of חַיִל (chayil) is 'strength' or 'capacity,' often manifested in contexts of military power, competence, or material resources. It denotes the quality or state of being strong, effective, or capable, whether in physical, social, or economic domains. In specific contexts, it can refer to military forces (army, host), personal valor or heroism, moral worthiness, or material wealth and substance.
Zechariah 4:6 · Word #12
Lexicon H2428
| Lemma | חַיִל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤉𐤋 |
| Transliteration | Chayil |
| Strong's | H2428 |
| Definition | The primary lexical meaning of חַיִל (chayil) is 'strength' or 'capacity,' often manifested in contexts of military power, competence, or material resources. It denotes the quality or state of being strong, effective, or capable, whether in physical, social, or economic domains. In specific contexts, it can refer to military forces (army, host), personal valor or heroism, moral worthiness, or material wealth and substance. |
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 | by might |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2428-24
strength
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular absolute; may appear with prefixed conjunction or preposition (וְ, בְ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חַיִל derives from the root meaning "to be strong, capable." As a masculine singular absolute noun, it denotes the abstract quality of strength or capacity, from which concrete senses (army, wealth, valor) develop. |
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