נָֽשֶׁר
𐤍𐤔𐤓
nesher
eagles
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 30:17 · Word #12
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 HNcmsa
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 | eagles |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5404-09
tearing raptor
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in the absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root נשר, conveying the action of tearing or plucking away, characteristic of a large bird of prey. "Tearing raptor" preserves this root sense while reflecting the masculine singular absolute noun form. |
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