כִּ/צְבִ֣י

𐤊/𐤑𐤁𐤉

tsᵉbîy

like a gazelle

A term denoting (1) a gazelle, an antelope species regarded for its slender build and graceful beauty, commonly referenced in poetic or comparative language as an emblem of attractiveness or desirability; (2) splendor, beauty, distinguished appearance, or what is highly prized and delightful in both aesthetic and figurative senses. The lexeme is used both zoologically (referring to the animal) and metaphorically (denoting beauty, loveliness, or desirability, often of people, land, or objects).

H6643

Isaiah 13:14 · Word #2

Lexicon H6643

Lemmaצְבִי
Lemma (Paleo)𐤑𐤁𐤉
Transliterationtsᵉbîy
Strong'sH6643
DefinitionA term denoting (1) a gazelle, an antelope species regarded for its slender build and graceful beauty, commonly referenced in poetic or comparative language as an emblem of attractiveness or desirability; (2) splendor, beauty, distinguished appearance, or what is highly prized and delightful in both aesthetic and figurative senses. The lexeme is used both zoologically (referring to the animal) and metaphorically (denoting beauty, loveliness, or desirability, often of people, land, or objects).

Morphology HR/Ncbsa 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 s — Singular — Singular
State a — Absolute — The noun stands independently

Common Translation

Phraselike a gazelle

SIBI-P1 Translation H6643-05

splendor

Morphological NotesCommon noun, singular, absolute state; gender can function as either masculine or feminine.
Rendering RationaleThe noun derives from the root meaning "to be prominent or conspicuous," and thus denotes that which stands out in beauty or distinction. The singular absolute form is rendered with a concise noun reflecting this core idea of outstanding attractiveness.

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