שֵיבָ֖ה
𐤔𐤉𐤁𐤄
sêybâh
gray hairs
State of advanced age; specifically, the condition or appearance marked by gray or white hair, signifying old age. Also denotes gray hair itself as a visible signifier of age, dignity, and, at times, wisdom or honor. The term can refer both to the phenomenon (gray hair) and the stage of life (old age) it represents.
Isaiah 46:4 · Word #6
Lexicon H7872
| Lemma | שֵׂיבָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤉𐤁𐤄 |
| Transliteration | sêybâh |
| Strong's | H7872 |
| Definition | State of advanced age; specifically, the condition or appearance marked by gray or white hair, signifying old age. Also denotes gray hair itself as a visible signifier of age, dignity, and, at times, wisdom or honor. The term can refer both to the phenomenon (gray hair) and the stage of life (old age) it represents. |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | gray hairs |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7872-08
gray-haired old age
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the state or condition of being gray-haired, extending to advanced age itself. "Gray-haired old age" preserves the root idea of graying while reflecting the singular feminine noun form as an abstract state. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
gray-haired old age
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | This precise phrase captures the nuance of the Hebrew term, which signifies both age and the sign of gray hair; P1 reflects this nuance well. |