כְּ/נָחָ֣שׁ
𐤊/𐤍𐤇𐤔
nâchâsh
like a serpent
A serpent or snake, referring primarily to legless, elongated reptiles found in the land of Israel; may denote any kind of snake, venomous or harmless, but in some contexts carries symbolic or mythological significance. In narrative and poetic literature, used both for literal animals and as metaphors for danger, cunning, or chaos.
Proverbs 23:32 · Word #2
Lexicon H5175
| Lemma | נָחָשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤇𐤔 |
| Transliteration | nâchâsh |
| Strong's | H5175 |
| Definition | A serpent or snake, referring primarily to legless, elongated reptiles found in the land of Israel; may denote any kind of snake, venomous or harmless, but in some contexts carries symbolic or mythological significance. In narrative and poetic literature, used both for literal animals and as metaphors for danger, cunning, or chaos. |
Morphology HR/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 | like a serpent |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5175-04
like a serpent
| Morphological Notes | Preposition כְּ ("like/as") + masculine singular absolute noun נָחָשׁ. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun נָחָשׁ is a masculine singular common noun meaning "serpent" or "snake." The prefixed כְּ preposition means "like" or "as," so the form as a whole is rendered "like a serpent," preserving both the noun’s singular masculine form and the comparative prefix. |
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