רַ֣עַשׁ
𐤓𐤏𐤔
raʻash
of rattling
A tremor or quaking, especially as a physical shaking of the earth (earthquake), or a tumultuous movement or noise indicative of commotion, disturbance, or uproar. The term is employed for (1) literal seismic events such as earthquakes, (2) the tumultuous noise or agitation of peoples, armies, or other forces, and (3) the audible or perceptible reverberation (rattling, trembling, din) associated with movement or alarm.
Nahum 3:2 · Word #4
Lexicon H7494
| Lemma | רַעַשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤏𐤔 |
| Transliteration | raʻash |
| Strong's | H7494 |
| Definition | A tremor or quaking, especially as a physical shaking of the earth (earthquake), or a tumultuous movement or noise indicative of commotion, disturbance, or uproar. The term is employed for (1) literal seismic events such as earthquakes, (2) the tumultuous noise or agitation of peoples, armies, or other forces, and (3) the audible or perceptible reverberation (rattling, trembling, din) associated with movement or alarm. |
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 | of rattling |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7494-05
quaking commotion
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun רַעַשׁ derives directly from the root meaning "to shake, quake, be in commotion" and denotes the resulting state or event of shaking. "Quaking commotion" preserves both the physical sense of tremor and the broader sense of tumult inherent in the root. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
rattling
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Changed from 'quaking commotion' to 'rattling' for better contextual fit, as the sound of wheels follows and this is a common translation in this context. |