דִּ֠ינָיֵ/א
𐤃𐤉𐤍𐤉/𐤀
Dîynay
the Dinaites
Dîynay refers to a member of a group or people called 'Dinaite'—an inhabitant of a locale, presumably in Assyria, whose precise identification remains uncertain. The term functions as a gentillic, denoting ethnic or geographic affiliation. In its only biblical occurrence, Dîynay is listed among peoples opposing the return and rebuilding efforts of Judean exiles under Persian authority.
Ezra 4:9 · Word #9
Lexicon H1784
| Lemma | דִּינַי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤉𐤍𐤉 |
| Transliteration | Dîynay |
| Strong's | H1784 |
| Definition | Dîynay refers to a member of a group or people called 'Dinaite'—an inhabitant of a locale, presumably in Assyria, whose precise identification remains uncertain. The term functions as a gentillic, denoting ethnic or geographic affiliation. In its only biblical occurrence, Dîynay is listed among peoples opposing the return and rebuilding efforts of Judean exiles under Persian authority. |
Morphology ANcmpd/Td
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | d — Determined — The noun is definite |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the Dinaites |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1784-01
the Dinaites
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun, determined state; Aramaic gentillic formation with -ַי (-ay) ending. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine plural determined gentillic with the Aramaic -ַי (-ay) ending, denoting members of a people group. "The Dinaites" preserves the plural number and ethnic affiliation inherent in the form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the Dinaites
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Gentilic is proper and already contextually correct; no change needed. |