חֵ֣לֶם
𐤇𐤋𐤌
chêlem
a dream
A mental experience or vision occurring during sleep, usually understood as bearing significance or conveying a message (often divinely sent or interpreted), especially within narrative or royal contexts. In Aramaic biblical passages, 'חֵלֶם' denotes a 'dream,' often as the subject of interpretation or divine communication.
Daniel 7:1 · Word #7
Lexicon H2493
| Lemma | חֵלֶם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤋𐤌 |
| Transliteration | chêlem |
| Strong's | H2493 |
| Definition | A mental experience or vision occurring during sleep, usually understood as bearing significance or conveying a message (often divinely sent or interpreted), especially within narrative or royal contexts. In Aramaic biblical passages, 'חֵלֶם' denotes a 'dream,' often as the subject of interpretation or divine communication. |
Morphology ANcmsa
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 | a dream |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2493-01
dream-vision
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic common noun, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives directly from the root ח־ל־ם meaning "to dream," denoting a mental experience during sleep. "Dream-vision" preserves the core sense of a sleep-experience that carries imagery or significance, reflecting the singular masculine absolute form. |
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