זְעֵ֥יר
𐤆𐤏𐤉𐤓
zᵉʻêyr
little
Having little size, extent, importance, or duration; comparatively small or insignificant. In context, refers to something minor or lesser in quantity, age, or status, and can be used both literally (physical size or age) and figuratively (importance or degree).
Isaiah 28:13 · Word #13
Lexicon H2191
| Lemma | זְעֵיר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤆𐤏𐤉𐤓 |
| Transliteration | zᵉʻêyr |
| Strong's | H2191 |
| Definition | Having little size, extent, importance, or duration; comparatively small or insignificant. In context, refers to something minor or lesser in quantity, age, or status, and can be used both literally (physical size or age) and figuratively (importance or degree). |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | little |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2191-01
small one
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular absolute; adjectival noun formed from a root meaning "to be small." |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine singular absolute noun/adjectival form denoting smallness; "small one" preserves both the root idea of diminishment and the masculine singular morphology. It reflects the adjectival pattern signifying a person or thing characterized by smallness. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
small one
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Small one' fits both literal and figurative usage per SILEX and mirrors P1's specificity. No change needed. |