חֵיוַ֨ת
𐤇𐤉𐤅𐤕
chêyvâʼ
beasts of
A living creature or animal, most often referring to non-human, animate life forms such as animals and wild beasts; can be used in a general sense for terrestrial animals, but is also contextually used in apocalyptic literature for visionary, symbolic figures representing kingdoms, powers, or phenomena. In literal contexts, denotes animal life distinct from humankind.
Daniel 2:38 · Word #7
Lexicon H2423
| Lemma | חֵיוָא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤉𐤅𐤀 |
| Transliteration | chêyvâʼ |
| Strong's | H2423 |
| Definition | A living creature or animal, most often referring to non-human, animate life forms such as animals and wild beasts; can be used in a general sense for terrestrial animals, but is also contextually used in apocalyptic literature for visionary, symbolic figures representing kingdoms, powers, or phenomena. In literal contexts, denotes animal life distinct from humankind. |
Morphology ANcfsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | beasts of |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2423-03
living-creature of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; feminine singular; construct state (Aramaic form). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to live" and denotes a living creature or animal. The feminine singular construct form requires the rendering "of," indicating possession or association with what follows. |
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