פַרְזֶל֙
𐤐𐤓𐤆𐤋
parzel
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 7:19 · Word #18
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 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 | iron |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6523-01
iron
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state (Aramaic form corresponding to Hebrew בַּרְזֶל). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the metal characterized by hardness and strength, reflecting the root ברזל associated with hardness and durability. As a masculine singular absolute noun, it is rendered simply as the material itself without added qualifiers. |
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