נֹ֭הֵם
𐤍𐤄𐤌
nâham
roaring
To utter a deep, resonant cry or growl, typically associated with animals (such as lions), but also used figuratively for the groaning, moaning, or lamentation of humans in distress. The verb conveys the idea of producing a rumbling, mournful, or anguished sound, particularly in moments of agitation or deep emotion.
Proverbs 28:15 · Word #2
Lexicon H5098
| Lemma | נָהַם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤄𐤌 |
| Transliteration | nâham |
| Strong's | H5098 |
| Definition | To utter a deep, resonant cry or growl, typically associated with animals (such as lions), but also used figuratively for the groaning, moaning, or lamentation of humans in distress. The verb conveys the idea of producing a rumbling, mournful, or anguished sound, particularly in moments of agitation or deep emotion. |
Morphology HVqrmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | r — Participle Active — The one doing the action |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | roaring |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5098-01
growling one
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, active participle, masculine singular, absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal active participle masculine singular denotes one who is actively producing a deep, resonant sound. "Growling one" preserves the root imagery of a guttural, rumbling cry while reflecting the participial, descriptive force of the form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
roaring one
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Roaring one' better fits the SILEX definition ('utter a deep, resonant cry'), and 'growling' is less precise for lions. 'Roaring' is a standard English verb for lion vocalization. |