חֵיוָן֙
𐤇𐤉𐤅𐤍
chêyvâʼ
beasts
A living creature or animal, most often referring to non-human, animate life forms such as animals and wild beasts; can be used in a general sense for terrestrial animals, but is also contextually used in apocalyptic literature for visionary, symbolic figures representing kingdoms, powers, or phenomena. In literal contexts, denotes animal life distinct from humankind.
Daniel 7:3 · Word #2
Lexicon H2423
| Lemma | חֵיוָא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤉𐤅𐤀 |
| Transliteration | chêyvâʼ |
| Strong's | H2423 |
| Definition | A living creature or animal, most often referring to non-human, animate life forms such as animals and wild beasts; can be used in a general sense for terrestrial animals, but is also contextually used in apocalyptic literature for visionary, symbolic figures representing kingdoms, powers, or phenomena. In literal contexts, denotes animal life distinct from humankind. |
Morphology ANcfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | beasts |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2423-02
living creatures
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine plural absolute (Aramaic form). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to live" and denotes animate, non-human life forms. The feminine plural absolute form is reflected by the plural "creatures," preserving both number and the sense of living beings. |
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