הַ/נְּפִילִ֛ים
𐤄/𐤍𐤐𐤉𐤋𐤉𐤌
nᵉphîyl
the Nephilim
Human or part-divine figures of extraordinary size or strength referred to in early Israelite traditions; most often understood as legendary heroes or formidable beings, sometimes described as giants. The term can denote individuals regarded as possessing overwhelming physical stature or martial prowess, whether due to their lineage, renowned acts, or intimidating presence. In certain contexts, the term may also connote those who cause others to fall or who themselves have fallen in some sense (e.g., fallen from heaven or fallen in battle), but the primary connotation in the Hebrew Bible is of extraordinary beings rather than generic tyrants or warriors.
Numbers 13:33 · Word #4
Lexicon H5303
| Lemma | נְפִיל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤐𐤉𐤋 |
| Transliteration | nᵉphîyl |
| Strong's | H5303 |
| Definition | Human or part-divine figures of extraordinary size or strength referred to in early Israelite traditions; most often understood as legendary heroes or formidable beings, sometimes described as giants. The term can denote individuals regarded as possessing overwhelming physical stature or martial prowess, whether due to their lineage, renowned acts, or intimidating presence. In certain contexts, the term may also connote those who cause others to fall or who themselves have fallen in some sense (e.g., fallen from heaven or fallen in battle), but the primary connotation in the Hebrew Bible is of extraordinary beings rather than generic tyrants or warriors. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmpa
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 | the Nephilim |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5303-01
the fallen-giants
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural absolute noun with definite article (הַ); from נְפִיל derived from the root נפל. |
| Rendering Rationale | The plural masculine noun with definite article is rendered as "the fallen-giants," preserving the root sense of "fall" (נפל) while reflecting the established semantic development toward legendary beings of immense size or strength. The hyphen maintains the etymological link to "fall" while acknowledging the traditional referent. |
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