אֶפְעֶה֙
𐤀𐤐𐤏𐤄
ʼephʻeh
viper
A venomous serpent, specifically an asp or viper; denotes a poisonous snake, likely characterized by its hissing sound and dangerous bite. The term is used to refer to actual snakes as well as, metaphorically, to agents of danger or malice within poetic or prophetic literature.
Isaiah 30:6 · Word #10
Lexicon H660
| Lemma | אֶפְעֶה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤐𐤏𐤄 |
| Transliteration | ʼephʻeh |
| Strong's | H660 |
| Definition | A venomous serpent, specifically an asp or viper; denotes a poisonous snake, likely characterized by its hissing sound and dangerous bite. The term is used to refer to actual snakes as well as, metaphorically, to agents of danger or malice within poetic or prophetic literature. |
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 | viper |
SIBI-P1 Translation H660-01
hissing viper
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to hiss," highlighting the serpent’s characteristic sound; "hissing viper" preserves both the root sense and its identification as a venomous snake. The singular masculine absolute form is reflected in the simple singular English noun phrase. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
hissing viper
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 conveys both species and descriptive sound per SILEX; fits poetic context accurately. |