אֲ֭לָפִים
𐤀𐤋𐤐𐤉𐤌
ʼeleph
oxen
A basic unit of social organization among the Israelites, typically designating a clan, tribe segment, or extended family group; also, a term for a thousand as a numerical value; rarely, used for cattle (ox or cow) in poetic or archaic context. The primary lexical meaning is thus 'clan' or 'thousand,' with contextual nuance indicating whether a social unit or a literal number is meant.
Proverbs 14:4 · Word #2
Lexicon H504
| Lemma | אֶלֶף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤋𐤐 |
| Transliteration | ʼeleph |
| Strong's | H504 |
| Definition | A basic unit of social organization among the Israelites, typically designating a clan, tribe segment, or extended family group; also, a term for a thousand as a numerical value; rarely, used for cattle (ox or cow) in poetic or archaic context. The primary lexical meaning is thus 'clan' or 'thousand,' with contextual nuance indicating whether a social unit or a literal number is meant. |
Morphology HAcbpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | c — Cardinal Number — Cardinal number |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | oxen |
SIBI-P1 Translation H504-02
thousands
| Morphological Notes | Cardinal number, masculine plural absolute form of אֶלֶף. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form אֲלָפִים is the masculine plural absolute of אֶלֶף, denoting multiple units of a thousand or large associated groupings. "Thousands" preserves both the numerical value and the inherent idea of grouped or associated units reflected in the root. |
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