נ֔וּר
𐤍𐤅𐤓
nûwr
fire
In Biblical Aramaic, 'נּוּר' (nûwr) refers primarily to fire, both as a physical substance (the element or act of burning) and, by extension, to sources or acts involving fire (such as furnaces or flames). The word can refer to natural, domestic, or cultic fire and is used in narratives describing both destructive and purifying aspects.
Daniel 7:9 · Word #20
Lexicon H5135
| Lemma | נוּר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | nûwr |
| Strong's | H5135 |
| Definition | In Biblical Aramaic, 'נּוּר' (nûwr) refers primarily to fire, both as a physical substance (the element or act of burning) and, by extension, to sources or acts involving fire (such as furnaces or flames). The word can refer to natural, domestic, or cultic fire and is used in narratives describing both destructive and purifying aspects. |
Morphology ANcbsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | fire |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5135-01
fire
| Morphological Notes | Common noun, singular, absolute state; gender listed as both in Aramaic usage. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives directly from the root נור, denoting that which burns or produces light and heat. As a singular absolute common noun, "fire" faithfully represents the elemental substance without adding contextual nuance. |
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