גֹּבָ֑י
𐤂𐤁𐤉
gôwb
of swarms
A type of locust, specifically denoting a grasshopper or locust in its various developmental stages, especially the larval or nymph phase known for destructive feeding habits. The term focuses on the insect as an agent of devastation, particularly in the context of plagues or judgment.
Nahum 3:17 · Word #5
Lexicon H1462
| Lemma | גּוֹב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤅𐤁 |
| Transliteration | gôwb |
| Strong's | H1462 |
| Definition | A type of locust, specifically denoting a grasshopper or locust in its various developmental stages, especially the larval or nymph phase known for destructive feeding habits. The term focuses on the insect as an agent of devastation, particularly in the context of plagues or judgment. |
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 swarms |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1462-01
burrowing locust
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering highlights the root sense of digging or burrowing (גוב), reflecting the insect’s grubbing, destructive feeding behavior in its larval stage. The singular masculine absolute form is preserved with a singular English noun. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
burrowing locust
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 rendering is accurate and matches the lexical context; this word gives the noun in this context, per silex_definition. |