חֲמֹרֵי/הֶּ֑ם
𐤇𐤌𐤓𐤉/𐤄𐤌
chămôwr
their donkeys
A male donkey (Equus asinus), domesticated for work and transportation. In biblical texts, חֲמוֹר refers specifically to the male member of this animal species, distinct from female donkeys (אָתוֹן). The term is commonly used for beasts of burden, valued for their strength, endurance, and role in agrarian and nomadic settings. It can also be used to designate particular animals in personal or narrative contexts, often marking ownership or status.
Genesis 34:28 · Word #6
Lexicon H2543
| Lemma | חֲמוֹר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤌𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | chămôwr |
| Strong's | H2543 |
| Definition | A male donkey (Equus asinus), domesticated for work and transportation. In biblical texts, חֲמוֹר refers specifically to the male member of this animal species, distinct from female donkeys (אָתוֹן). The term is commonly used for beasts of burden, valued for their strength, endurance, and role in agrarian and nomadic settings. It can also be used to designate particular animals in personal or narrative contexts, often marking ownership or status. |
Morphology HNcbpc/Sp3mp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | their donkeys |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2543-04
their male donkeys
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural noun in construct state with 3rd person masculine plural pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | חֲמוֹר denotes a male donkey, likely named for its reddish coloration from the root חמר. The plural construct form with a 3rd person masculine plural suffix yields "their male donkeys," preserving both gender and possession. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
their male donkeys
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'their male donkeys' is precisely what the term refers to in the Hebrew; SILEX specifically defines it as male donkeys, so it is correct. |