דָּ֖אג
𐤃𐤀𐤂
dâg
fish
A fish; an aquatic animal with fins and scales, generally living in rivers, lakes, or the sea. In biblical contexts, refers to fish as both individual creatures and as a collective food resource, depending on context. May also appear as a symbol of abundance or, less commonly, in imagery of danger or chaos (e.g., fish as prey, representing the fate of defeated human enemies).
Nehemiah 13:16 · Word #5
Lexicon H1709
| Lemma | דָּג |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤂 |
| Transliteration | dâg |
| Strong's | H1709 |
| Definition | A fish; an aquatic animal with fins and scales, generally living in rivers, lakes, or the sea. In biblical contexts, refers to fish as both individual creatures and as a collective food resource, depending on context. May also appear as a symbol of abundance or, less commonly, in imagery of danger or chaos (e.g., fish as prey, representing the fate of defeated human enemies). |
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 | fish |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1709-01
prolific fish
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun דָּג is a masculine singular absolute form derived from the root דגה, highlighting the characteristic abundance and prolific nature of fish. "Prolific fish" preserves both the singular morphology and the root’s emphasis on multiplication. |
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