וְ/עוֹף֙
𐤅/𐤏𐤅𐤐
ʻôwph
and let birds
A collective term for flying creatures, particularly birds, but also used more broadly for any winged, airborne animal. It primarily refers to animals that move through the air by means of wings, encompassing a broad category from large birds to small fliers. The term does not distinguish among specific bird species but denotes the entire class of winged, flying animals in the Israelite worldview.
Genesis 1:20 · Word #8
Lexicon H5775
| Lemma | עוֹף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤅𐤐 |
| Transliteration | ʻôwph |
| Strong's | H5775 |
| Definition | A collective term for flying creatures, particularly birds, but also used more broadly for any winged, airborne animal. It primarily refers to animals that move through the air by means of wings, encompassing a broad category from large birds to small fliers. The term does not distinguish among specific bird species but denotes the entire class of winged, flying animals in the Israelite worldview. |
Morphology HC/Ncmsa
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 | and let birds |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5775-17
and flying creature
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ prefixed to masculine singular common noun in the absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עוֹף derives from the root meaning "to fly" and denotes a flying creature as a class. The singular absolute form is preserved, and the prefixed conjunction וְ is rendered as "and." |
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