עֵ֥גֶל
𐤏𐤂𐤋
ʻêgel
calf
A young male bovine, specifically a calf, often referring to an animal that is not fully mature. The term most frequently indicates a young bull prepared for sacrificial, ritual, or festive purposes, but also appears as a general term for a young male of the cattle species. In several contexts, it carries the connotation of a choice animal set apart for religious offerings or feasts.
Leviticus 9:8 · Word #7
Lexicon H5695
| Lemma | עֵגֶל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤂𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʻêgel |
| Strong's | H5695 |
| Definition | A young male bovine, specifically a calf, often referring to an animal that is not fully mature. The term most frequently indicates a young bull prepared for sacrificial, ritual, or festive purposes, but also appears as a general term for a young male of the cattle species. In several contexts, it carries the connotation of a choice animal set apart for religious offerings or feasts. |
Morphology HNcmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | calf |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5695-04
young bull-calf
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עֵגֶל denotes a young male bovine, often one set apart for sacrifice or festal use. "Young bull-calf" preserves the masculine singular form and reflects the animal’s developmental stage while remaining faithful to the root’s association with roundness. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
young bull-calf
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Young bull-calf' is an accurate and detailed rendering per SILEX, preserving specific sacrificial reference in context. No change needed. |