לָבִ֖יא
𐤋𐤁𐤉𐤀
lâbîyʼ
a lioness
A term for 'lion,' primarily indicating either a mature (often male) or particularly formidable lion; in some contexts distinguished from other lion terms by sense of strength, majesty, or predatory power. While the form is masculine, it may at times refer generically to any lion and is rarely specifically feminine (lioness) in ancient usage. May carry associations of power, violence, or nobility in metaphorical or poetic use.
Joel 1:6 · Word #13
Lexicon H3833
| Lemma | לָבִיא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤁𐤉𐤀 |
| Transliteration | lâbîyʼ |
| Strong's | H3833 |
| Definition | A term for 'lion,' primarily indicating either a mature (often male) or particularly formidable lion; in some contexts distinguished from other lion terms by sense of strength, majesty, or predatory power. While the form is masculine, it may at times refer generically to any lion and is rarely specifically feminine (lioness) in ancient usage. May carry associations of power, violence, or nobility in metaphorical or poetic use. |
Morphology HNcbsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a lioness |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3833-03
fierce lion
| Morphological Notes | Common noun, singular, absolute state; grammatically masculine but can be used generically. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a mature or particularly formidable lion, distinguished by strength and majesty. Rendering it as "fierce lion" preserves the root sense of strength and reflects the singular absolute form without adding contextual nuance. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
fierce lion
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'fierce lion' is a suitable rendering for 'lavi,' reflecting the nuance given in the silex_definition. No adjustment needed. |