הַ/פֶּ֔גֶר
𐤄/𐤐𐤂𐤓
peger
the corpses
A dead body, generally referring to a corpse of a human or animal, emphasizing the lifeless and inert state. The term also appears in contexts expressing disgrace or the aftermath of violence, and occasionally as a metaphor for idolatrous images (suggesting the lifelessness of idols).
Amos 8:3 · Word #10
Lexicon H6297
| Lemma | פֶּגֶר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤂𐤓 |
| Transliteration | peger |
| Strong's | H6297 |
| Definition | A dead body, generally referring to a corpse of a human or animal, emphasizing the lifeless and inert state. The term also appears in contexts expressing disgrace or the aftermath of violence, and occasionally as a metaphor for idolatrous images (suggesting the lifelessness of idols). |
Morphology HTd/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 | the corpses |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6297-04
the lifeless body
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from a root meaning to become feeble or cease functioning, denoting a body from which vitality has ceased. The definite article and masculine singular form are preserved as "the" and a singular noun. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the lifeless body
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 appropriately captures both the literal meaning and the solemn, inert state indicated by SILEX. |