חִוָּ֗ר
𐤇𐤅𐤓
chivvâr
white
A color term in Aramaic meaning 'white,' typically describing something pale, bright, or dazzling in appearance. It refers to the appearance of objects or features characterized by lightness in color and is used in contexts where particular attention is drawn to the color itself.
Daniel 7:9 · Word #12
Lexicon H2358
| Lemma | חִוָּר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | chivvâr |
| Strong's | H2358 |
| Definition | A color term in Aramaic meaning 'white,' typically describing something pale, bright, or dazzling in appearance. It refers to the appearance of objects or features characterized by lightness in color and is used in contexts where particular attention is drawn to the color itself. |
Morphology AAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | white |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2358-01
bright white
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic adjective, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives from the root חור, conveying whiteness with a sense of brightness or shining. Rendering it as "bright white" preserves both the color and the luminous nuance inherent in the root, while reflecting its masculine singular absolute form. |
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