דֶּ֛גֶל
𐤃𐤂𐤋
degel
the standard
A banner, standard, or flag—especially a ceremonial or military ensign used to identify, organize, or rally a group, such as a division or tribal unit of the Israelites. 'Degel' denotes a physical emblem that marks position or identity in formal gatherings, notably during encampments or processions in the wilderness narratives. While primarily used for the markers of Israelite tribes, it also carries broader connotations of a rallying point or symbol of collective identity.
Numbers 2:3 · Word #4
Lexicon H1714
| Lemma | דֶּגֶל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤂𐤋 |
| Transliteration | degel |
| Strong's | H1714 |
| Definition | A banner, standard, or flag—especially a ceremonial or military ensign used to identify, organize, or rally a group, such as a division or tribal unit of the Israelites. 'Degel' denotes a physical emblem that marks position or identity in formal gatherings, notably during encampments or processions in the wilderness narratives. While primarily used for the markers of Israelite tribes, it also carries broader connotations of a rallying point or symbol of collective identity. |
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 | the standard |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1714-01
displayed standard
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Displayed standard" reflects the root sense of something conspicuously shown or marked out, while preserving the established meaning of a ceremonial or military ensign. The singular masculine noun in construct state is rendered as a singular concrete object. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
displayed standard
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 captures both the physical banner and idea of it being displayed, matching context and SILEX definition. |