וּ/בַ/חֲמֹרִ֑ים
𐤅/𐤁/𐤇𐤌𐤓𐤉𐤌
chămôwr
and for the 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 47:17 · Word #15
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 HC/Rd/Ncbpa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and for the donkeys |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2543-17
and in the male donkeys
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וּ + preposition בַּ (in the) + masculine plural absolute noun חֲמֹרִים. |
| Rendering Rationale | The base noun חֲמוֹר denotes a male donkey, likely named from the reddish coloration associated with the root חמר. The plural absolute form חֲמֹרִים is preceded by וּ (and) and בַּ (in the), yielding a masculine plural sense preserved in the rendering. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and for the donkeys
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'And for the donkeys' correctly uses the preposition; P1 'in the male donkeys' is inaccurate in context and overly specific on gender. |