עִלְעִ֛ין
𐤏𐤋𐤏𐤉𐤍
ʻălaʻ
ribs
A rib; refers specifically to one of the ribs as a side element of the body, or by extension, to something shaped or functioning as a rib or side structure. Used in Aramaic biblical texts to denote an anatomical rib or similar structural feature.
Daniel 7:5 · Word #11
Lexicon H5967
| Lemma | עֲלַע |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤋𐤏 |
| Transliteration | ʻălaʻ |
| Strong's | H5967 |
| Definition | A rib; refers specifically to one of the ribs as a side element of the body, or by extension, to something shaped or functioning as a rib or side structure. Used in Aramaic biblical texts to denote an anatomical rib or similar structural feature. |
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 | ribs |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5967-01
ribs
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine plural absolute (Aramaic). |
| Rendering Rationale | The Aramaic noun עִלְעִין is the feminine plural absolute form of עֲלַע, derived from the root צלע meaning "rib" or "side." The rendering "ribs" preserves both the anatomical sense and the plural morphology inherent in the form. |
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