נַ֣הַם
𐤍𐤄𐤌
naham
roaring
A vocalization characterized by a deep, guttural sound, often expressing anger, agitation, or threat; specifically, a roaring or growling sound as made by an animal (commonly lions in biblical texts). The term may also be used metaphorically to indicate a tumultuous or threatening noise, whether by animals or in poetic description of danger or chaos.
Proverbs 20:2 · Word #1
Lexicon H5099
| Lemma | נַהַם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤄𐤌 |
| Transliteration | naham |
| Strong's | H5099 |
| Definition | A vocalization characterized by a deep, guttural sound, often expressing anger, agitation, or threat; specifically, a roaring or growling sound as made by an animal (commonly lions in biblical texts). The term may also be used metaphorically to indicate a tumultuous or threatening noise, whether by animals or in poetic description of danger or chaos. |
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 | roaring |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5099-01
growling roar
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the deep, guttural sound produced by roaring or growling, especially of an animal. "Growling roar" preserves the root sense of נהם and reflects the masculine singular absolute form as a single instance of such a sound. |
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