וְ/חֵרְשִׁ֖ים
𐤅/𐤇𐤓𐤔𐤉𐤌
chêrêsh
and the deaf
A person who is unable to hear; one who is deaf. The term denotes a physical condition of loss or absence of hearing, with particular focus on the inability to respond to sound or spoken words. In some contexts, the word may be used metaphorically for one who does not or cannot heed warnings, commands, or moral instruction.
Isaiah 43:8 · Word #6
Lexicon H2795
| Lemma | חֵרֵשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤓𐤔 |
| Transliteration | chêrêsh |
| Strong's | H2795 |
| Definition | A person who is unable to hear; one who is deaf. The term denotes a physical condition of loss or absence of hearing, with particular focus on the inability to respond to sound or spoken words. In some contexts, the word may be used metaphorically for one who does not or cannot heed warnings, commands, or moral instruction. |
Morphology HC/Aampa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and the deaf |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2795-06
deaf ones
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine plural, absolute state; functioning substantivally. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective חֵרְשִׁים is masculine plural absolute, derived from the root חרש meaning "to be silent, to be deaf." Rendering it as "deaf ones" preserves the plural form and reflects the core sense of those characterized by deafness or unresponsiveness. |
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