פַּ֨רְזְלָ֔/א
𐤐𐤓𐤆𐤋/𐤀
parzel
the iron
A metal, specifically iron, used in ancient contexts primarily for tools, weapons, and implements. In the Hebrew Bible (specifically in Aramaic portions), 'parzel' refers to the material 'iron,' both in its natural mineral state and as it is forged or shaped for human use. The term carries semantic nuance depending on context, including the raw material, manufactured objects, and symbolically as an emblem of strength, hardness, or impenetrability.
Daniel 2:41 · Word #26
Lexicon H6523
| Lemma | פַּרְזֶל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤓𐤆𐤋 |
| Transliteration | parzel |
| Strong's | H6523 |
| Definition | A metal, specifically iron, used in ancient contexts primarily for tools, weapons, and implements. In the Hebrew Bible (specifically in Aramaic portions), 'parzel' refers to the material 'iron,' both in its natural mineral state and as it is forged or shaped for human use. The term carries semantic nuance depending on context, including the raw material, manufactured objects, and symbolically as an emblem of strength, hardness, or impenetrability. |
Morphology ANcmsd/Td
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 | d — Determined — The noun is definite |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the iron |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6523-05
the iron
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, determined state (Aramaic form with suffixed determiner -א). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the metal iron, rooted in the idea of hardness and strength. The determined singular form is reflected by the definite rendering "the iron." |
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