פָּ֑גֶר
𐤐𐤂𐤓
peger
of corpses
A dead body, generally referring to a corpse of a human or animal, emphasizing the lifeless and inert state. The term also appears in contexts expressing disgrace or the aftermath of violence, and occasionally as a metaphor for idolatrous images (suggesting the lifelessness of idols).
Nahum 3:3 · Word #10
Lexicon H6297
| Lemma | פֶּגֶר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤂𐤓 |
| Transliteration | peger |
| Strong's | H6297 |
| Definition | A dead body, generally referring to a corpse of a human or animal, emphasizing the lifeless and inert state. The term also appears in contexts expressing disgrace or the aftermath of violence, and occasionally as a metaphor for idolatrous images (suggesting the lifelessness of idols). |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of corpses |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6297-06
lifeless body
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Lifeless body" reflects the root idea of ceasing to function or becoming exhausted, applied to a once-living being. The singular masculine absolute form is preserved by rendering it as a single, indefinite noun. |
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