שֶׂ֖ה
𐤔𐤄
seh
a lamb
A young member of small livestock, either a sheep or goat; used broadly for any individual animal in a flock of sheep or goats, regardless of age or sex, though most often denoting a lamb or kid in sacrificial, cultic, or pastoral contexts. The term does not imply species exclusivity and can refer contextually to both sheep and goats, especially when laws or narratives pertain to both, unless specifically differentiated. Often denotes sacrificial animals or representations of innocence and vulnerability in prophetic and poetic contexts.
1 Samuel 17:34 · Word #15
Lexicon H7716
| Lemma | שֶׂה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤄 |
| Transliteration | seh |
| Strong's | H7716 |
| Definition | A young member of small livestock, either a sheep or goat; used broadly for any individual animal in a flock of sheep or goats, regardless of age or sex, though most often denoting a lamb or kid in sacrificial, cultic, or pastoral contexts. The term does not imply species exclusivity and can refer contextually to both sheep and goats, especially when laws or narratives pertain to both, unless specifically differentiated. Often denotes sacrificial animals or representations of innocence and vulnerability in prophetic and poetic contexts. |
Morphology HNcbsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a lamb |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7716-06
flock animal
| Morphological Notes | Common noun, singular, absolute state; gender can be masculine or feminine in usage. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a single member of small livestock (sheep or goat) without specifying species, age, or sex. "Flock animal" preserves its broad, root-linked pastoral sense while reflecting the singular absolute form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
a lamb
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'flock animal' is accurate to the root but the context and common usage require the more specific 'a lamb'. |