הַ/נֵּ֑ס
𐤄/𐤍𐤎
nêç
the pole
A conspicuous sign or standard, typically an upright pole or banner, used as a rallying signal, marker, or emblem; by extension, a raised signal for gathering, warning, or focus, whether physical (such as a flag or pole), or metaphorical (a symbol or portent held up for attention). The term may refer concretely to an object raised to be seen from a distance, or figuratively to an event or entity serving as a focal point.
Numbers 21:9 · Word #7
Lexicon H5251
| Lemma | נֵס |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤎 |
| Transliteration | nêç |
| Strong's | H5251 |
| Definition | A conspicuous sign or standard, typically an upright pole or banner, used as a rallying signal, marker, or emblem; by extension, a raised signal for gathering, warning, or focus, whether physical (such as a flag or pole), or metaphorical (a symbol or portent held up for attention). The term may refer concretely to an object raised to be seen from a distance, or figuratively to an event or entity serving as a focal point. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
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 | the pole |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5251-01
the raised standard
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun נֵס denotes something lifted up and made conspicuous; "raised standard" preserves the root sense of elevation and visibility. The definite article הַ and masculine singular absolute form are reflected in "the" and the singular noun. |
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