אָ֣ע
𐤀𐤏
ʼâʻ
timber
A tree or wood; in the Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible, the term refers specifically to a tree or its wood, particularly as material used for construction, implements, or fuel. It does not denote a specific species but rather the general substance or object: wood, timber, or tree.
Ezra 6:4 · Word #8
Lexicon H636
| Lemma | אָע |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤏 |
| Transliteration | ʼâʻ |
| Strong's | H636 |
| Definition | A tree or wood; in the Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible, the term refers specifically to a tree or its wood, particularly as material used for construction, implements, or fuel. It does not denote a specific species but rather the general substance or object: wood, timber, or tree. |
Morphology ANcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | timber |
SIBI-P1 Translation H636-01
wood
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state (Aramaic form). |
| Rendering Rationale | The Aramaic noun derives from the root denoting tree or wood as material. As a masculine singular absolute noun, it is best rendered by the simple substance term "wood," preserving the core material sense without contextual narrowing (e.g., "beam"). |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
wood
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Wood' is precise and contextually appropriate for construction material per SILEX definition. No change from P1 required. |