חֲמֹרֵֽי/נוּ
𐤇𐤌𐤓𐤉/𐤍𐤅
chămôwr
our 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 43:18 · Word #24
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/Sp1cp
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 | our donkeys |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2543-06
our male donkeys
| Morphological Notes | Masculine common noun, plural construct form with 1st person common plural pronominal suffix ("our"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֲמוֹר denotes specifically a male donkey, likely linked etymologically to reddish coloration from the root חמר. The plural construct with 1st person common plural suffix yields "our male donkeys," preserving both masculine specificity and possessive morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
our male donkeys
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'our male donkeys' is precise and matches the specific Hebrew term, correctly distinguishing from female donkeys. |