כְּ֝/נֶ֗שֶׁר
𐤊/𐤍𐤔𐤓
nesher
like an eagle
A large bird of prey, most commonly identified with the eagle, but in some contexts may refer to large vultures or raptors native to the ancient Near East. Used both literally for the animal and metaphorically to convey swiftness, strength, or loftiness. The term does not always correspond to a specific taxonomic species by modern standards.
Proverbs 23:5 · Word #11
Lexicon H5404
| Lemma | נֶשֶׁר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤔𐤓 |
| Transliteration | nesher |
| Strong's | H5404 |
| Definition | A large bird of prey, most commonly identified with the eagle, but in some contexts may refer to large vultures or raptors native to the ancient Near East. Used both literally for the animal and metaphorically to convey swiftness, strength, or loftiness. The term does not always correspond to a specific taxonomic species by modern standards. |
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 an eagle |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5404-05
like a great raptor
| Morphological Notes | Preposition כְּ ("like/as") prefixed to masculine singular absolute noun נֶשֶׁר. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun נֶשֶׁר denotes a large bird of prey, rooted in the idea of tearing or plucking. The prefixed כְּ adds the comparative sense "like," and the masculine singular absolute form is reflected in "a great raptor." |
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