בַּ/עֲשַׂ֥ב
𐤁/𐤏𐤔𐤁
ʻâsh
in the grass
A moth—specifically, a small lepidopteran insect that infests and damages fabrics, particularly in storage or neglect. The term is used in poetic and proverbial contexts to denote something that is subject to destruction, decay, or rapid ruin, emphasizing the vulnerability and impermanence of physical possessions or life itself. In Hebrew poetry, עָשׁ is frequently paired with terms for rust or corrosion as metaphors for unavoidable decay.
Daniel 4:12 · Word #19
Lexicon H6211
| Lemma | עָשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤔 |
| Transliteration | ʻâsh |
| Strong's | H6211 |
| Definition | A moth—specifically, a small lepidopteran insect that infests and damages fabrics, particularly in storage or neglect. The term is used in poetic and proverbial contexts to denote something that is subject to destruction, decay, or rapid ruin, emphasizing the vulnerability and impermanence of physical possessions or life itself. In Hebrew poetry, עָשׁ is frequently paired with terms for rust or corrosion as metaphors for unavoidable decay. |
Morphology AR/Ncmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | in the grass |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6211-02
moth of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root עשׁ conveying decay and consumption, referring to the fabric-gnawing moth. The masculine singular construct form requires a relational rendering, hence "moth of." |
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