לַ/עֲדָרִֽים
𐤋/𐤏𐤃𐤓𐤉𐤌
ʻêder
to-the-herds
A collective term for a group of domesticated animals, particularly small livestock such as sheep or goats, occasionally large animals like cattle; refers to an organized grouping or collection of such animals, usually under human oversight. The semantic range includes smaller assemblies of animals as well as larger drives or herds, primarily in pastoral and agricultural contexts.
Proverbs 27:23 · Word #7
Lexicon H5739
| Lemma | עֵדֶר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤃𐤓 |
| Transliteration | ʻêder |
| Strong's | H5739 |
| Definition | A collective term for a group of domesticated animals, particularly small livestock such as sheep or goats, occasionally large animals like cattle; refers to an organized grouping or collection of such animals, usually under human oversight. The semantic range includes smaller assemblies of animals as well as larger drives or herds, primarily in pastoral and agricultural contexts. |
Morphology HR/Ncmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to-the-herds |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5739-12
for organized herds
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun in the absolute state with prefixed preposition ל (“to/for”). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עֵדֶר derives from the root meaning "to arrange, organize, muster," referring to livestock gathered in purposeful order. The plural masculine form עֲדָרִים with prefixed ל is rendered "for organized herds," preserving both the collective livestock sense and the plural morphology. |
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