כְּ/נָמֵ֖ר
𐤊/𐤍𐤌𐤓
nâmêr
like a leopard
A large, carnivorous feline (Panthera pardus), commonly rendered 'leopard,' recognized for its spotted or mottled coat pattern. This animal is referenced as a symbol of swiftness, ferocity, and stealth, and appears in both literal zoological contexts and metaphorical uses across biblical literature. The word is not limited to the modern zoological definition, but encompasses any large, spotted wild feline known to the Israelite population.
Hosea 13:7 · Word #5
Lexicon H5246
| Lemma | נָמֵר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤌𐤓 |
| Transliteration | nâmêr |
| Strong's | H5246 |
| Definition | A large, carnivorous feline (Panthera pardus), commonly rendered 'leopard,' recognized for its spotted or mottled coat pattern. This animal is referenced as a symbol of swiftness, ferocity, and stealth, and appears in both literal zoological contexts and metaphorical uses across biblical literature. The word is not limited to the modern zoological definition, but encompasses any large, spotted wild feline known to the Israelite population. |
Morphology HR/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 | like a leopard |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5246-01
like a spotted feline
| Morphological Notes | Preposition כְ ("like/as") prefixed to masculine singular common noun in absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun נָמֵר denotes a large, spotted wild feline, traditionally identified as a leopard, reflecting the root idea of mottling or spotting. The prefixed כְ is preserved by rendering "like," and the masculine singular absolute form is reflected in "a spotted feline." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
like a leopard
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 used 'like a spotted feline', but the context and SILEX definition support 'leopard', which is more precise and standard for נָמֵר. Adjusted for contextual accuracy. |