בְ/חַ֜יִל
𐤁/𐤇𐤉𐤋
chayil
with-strength
The word refers primarily to strength, might, or capability, with extended senses including military force or an army, wealth or resources, and valor or competence in both martial and non-martial contexts. In some contexts, it designates material resources or capability (such as wealth), and in others, it refers to the collective power of an organized force (an army), or the moral and physical qualities of an individual (valor, competence, efficiency).
Daniel 4:11 · Word #2
Lexicon H2429
| Lemma | חַיִל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤉𐤋 |
| Transliteration | chayil |
| Strong's | H2429 |
| Definition | The word refers primarily to strength, might, or capability, with extended senses including military force or an army, wealth or resources, and valor or competence in both martial and non-martial contexts. In some contexts, it designates material resources or capability (such as wealth), and in others, it refers to the collective power of an organized force (an army), or the moral and physical qualities of an individual (valor, competence, efficiency). |
Morphology AR/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 | with-strength |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2429-05
strength
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חַיִל derives from the root חיל meaning "to be strong" or "to have capacity." As a masculine singular absolute noun, it denotes the abstract quality of strength or capability without specification of its particular manifestation (military, moral, or material). |
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