כְּ֭/צִפּוֹר
𐤊/𐤑𐤐𐤅𐤓
tsippôwr
like-a-bird
A generic term for a bird, especially a small bird, used in both collective and individual senses. While it most often designates small, hopping birds such as sparrows, it can refer to birds in general, without further specification, in certain passages. The word focuses on the natural qualities of birds—especially their flight, vocalizations, and movements. Context determines whether the reference is to a particular kind of small bird or to birds collectively.
Proverbs 27:8 · Word #1
Lexicon H6833
| Lemma | צִפּוֹר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤐𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | tsippôwr |
| Strong's | H6833 |
| Definition | A generic term for a bird, especially a small bird, used in both collective and individual senses. While it most often designates small, hopping birds such as sparrows, it can refer to birds in general, without further specification, in certain passages. The word focuses on the natural qualities of birds—especially their flight, vocalizations, and movements. Context determines whether the reference is to a particular kind of small bird or to birds collectively. |
Morphology HR/Ncbsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | like-a-bird |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6833-03
like a chirping bird
| Morphological Notes | Preposition כְ ("like/as") + common noun, singular, absolute state; gender can be masculine or feminine in usage. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun צִפּוֹר denotes a bird, derived from a root associated with chirping or twittering; rendering it as "chirping bird" preserves that root sense. The prefixed כְ marks comparison, hence "like," and the singular absolute form is reflected in "a bird." |
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