וְ/גוֹזָֽל
𐤅/𐤂𐤅𐤆𐤋
gôwzâl
and a young pigeon
A fledgling or nestling bird, specifically a very young bird still in the nest and not yet able to fly, typically characterized by its vulnerability and lack of developed feathers. While often referring to young pigeons, the term can also broadly apply to the young of various birds when context allows. The sense is of a dependent, newly hatched bird still under parental care.
Genesis 15:9 · Word #12
Lexicon H1469
| Lemma | גּוֹזָל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤅𐤆𐤋 |
| Transliteration | gôwzâl |
| Strong's | H1469 |
| Definition | A fledgling or nestling bird, specifically a very young bird still in the nest and not yet able to fly, typically characterized by its vulnerability and lack of developed feathers. While often referring to young pigeons, the term can also broadly apply to the young of various birds when context allows. The sense is of a dependent, newly hatched bird still under parental care. |
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 a young pigeon |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1469-02
nestling bird
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state (with prefixed conjunction in surface form). |
| Rendering Rationale | "Nestling bird" reflects the concrete noun formed from the root גזל, highlighting a very young, vulnerable bird liable to be seized. The singular masculine absolute form is preserved with a simple singular English noun. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and a young pigeon
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Nestling bird' is too vague; context and the common meaning support 'and a young pigeon.' |