עֻלּ֖/וֹ
𐤏𐤋/𐤅
ʻôl
his yoke
A wooden bar or frame used to join two draft animals at the neck for labor, especially for plowing or pulling carts; metaphorically, a symbol of submission, authority, oppression, or servitude imposed upon individuals or peoples. The term ranges from the literal physical instrument used in agriculture to abstract applications describing political subjugation, burdensome obligations, or submission to authority.
Genesis 27:40 · Word #11
Lexicon H5923
| Lemma | עֹל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʻôl |
| Strong's | H5923 |
| Definition | A wooden bar or frame used to join two draft animals at the neck for labor, especially for plowing or pulling carts; metaphorically, a symbol of submission, authority, oppression, or servitude imposed upon individuals or peoples. The term ranges from the literal physical instrument used in agriculture to abstract applications describing political subjugation, burdensome obligations, or submission to authority. |
Morphology HNcmsc/Sp3ms
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | his yoke |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5923-08
his yoke
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular construct + 3ms pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עֹל denotes a yoke—an imposed wooden bar used for labor and metaphorically for subjugation. The masculine singular construct form with a 3rd masculine singular suffix yields "his yoke," preserving both possession and singularity. |
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