תַּנִּ֑ים
𐤕𐤍𐤉𐤌
Tanin
of-jackals
A large, formidable reptilian or aquatic creature, often translated as 'sea monster,' 'serpent,' or 'dragon.' The term תַּנִּין covers a variety of great animals, both real and mythological, most frequently denoting creatures associated with chaos, the sea, or desolate areas. It can refer to both land-dwelling and sea-dwelling creatures and may denote symbolic adversaries or natural beasts, depending on context.
Jeremiah 9:10 · Word #6
Lexicon H8577
| Lemma | תַּנִּין |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤕𐤍𐤉𐤍 |
| Transliteration | Tanin |
| Strong's | H8577 |
| Definition | A large, formidable reptilian or aquatic creature, often translated as 'sea monster,' 'serpent,' or 'dragon.' The term תַּנִּין covers a variety of great animals, both real and mythological, most frequently denoting creatures associated with chaos, the sea, or desolate areas. It can refer to both land-dwelling and sea-dwelling creatures and may denote symbolic adversaries or natural beasts, depending on context. |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of-jackals |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8577-09
great serpentine creatures
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural absolute from תַּנִּין (intensive form from root תן). |
| Rendering Rationale | The plural masculine absolute form requires a plural rendering. "Serpentine creatures" reflects the root idea of an elongated being, while "great" conveys the intensive sense of תַּנִּין as a large, formidable reptilian or chaotic beast. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of jackals
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'great serpentine creatures' does not fit the context. In context of ruined cities, תַנִּים is best rendered 'of jackals,' matching common English usage for wilderness-dwelling animals that inhabit ruins, and aligning with SILEX definition's acceptance of land monsters/jackals as a contextual sense here. |