אָ֑רֶז
𐤀𐤓𐤆
ʼerez
a cedar
A large, evergreen coniferous tree, specifically the cedar (Cedrus libani), native to the mountains of the Levant. In the Hebrew Bible, אֶרֶז primarily denotes the cedar tree known for its durable, fragrant wood, valued for construction, decoration, and ritual use. The semantic range includes the living tree, the wood derived from it, and metaphorical uses symbolizing strength, durability, majesty, or prominence.
Job 40:17 · Word #4
Lexicon H730
| Lemma | אֶרֶז |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤓𐤆 |
| Transliteration | ʼerez |
| Strong's | H730 |
| Definition | A large, evergreen coniferous tree, specifically the cedar (Cedrus libani), native to the mountains of the Levant. In the Hebrew Bible, אֶרֶז primarily denotes the cedar tree known for its durable, fragrant wood, valued for construction, decoration, and ritual use. The semantic range includes the living tree, the wood derived from it, and metaphorical uses symbolizing strength, durability, majesty, or prominence. |
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 | a cedar |
SIBI-P1 Translation H730-04
cedar tree
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the cedar, a tree named from the root idea of firmness and strength. The singular masculine absolute form is reflected by the simple singular rendering "cedar tree." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
cedar tree
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'cedar tree' is contextually accurate, matching the simile being drawn. |