תֹרִ֗ים
𐤕𐤓𐤉𐤌
tôwr
turtledoves
A species of dove, specifically the turtledove (Streptopelia turtur), often referenced in the Hebrew Bible as a migratory, gentle bird known for its soft cooing. The term also carries figurative meaning as a symbol of tender affection, innocence, vulnerability, or longing, especially in poetic and liturgical contexts.
Leviticus 14:22 · Word #2
Lexicon H8449
| Lemma | תּוֹר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤕𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | tôwr |
| Strong's | H8449 |
| Definition | A species of dove, specifically the turtledove (Streptopelia turtur), often referenced in the Hebrew Bible as a migratory, gentle bird known for its soft cooing. The term also carries figurative meaning as a symbol of tender affection, innocence, vulnerability, or longing, especially in poetic and liturgical contexts. |
Morphology HNcbpa
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 | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | turtledoves |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8449-05
turtledoves
| Morphological Notes | Common noun, plural, absolute state; gender listed as both; no suffixes. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a plural absolute noun referring to the specific bird תּוֹר, the turtledove. The rendering preserves the lexicalized meaning of the noun while reflecting its plural morphology. |
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