תָ֑יִשׁ
𐤕𐤉𐤔
tayish
he-goat
Male goat, specifically an adult male (he-goat) of the species Capra hircus. The term designates the animal as distinct from female goats (עֵז), often employed in contexts of animal husbandry, sacrificial rites, and metaphorical uses drawing on traits like strength or stubbornness. In sacrificial or cultic contexts, refers to a male goat offered as part of Israelite ritual practice or purification ceremonies. May be used generically or with symbolic meaning, reflecting physical prowess or leadership among herds.
Proverbs 30:31 · Word #4
Lexicon H8495
| Lemma | תַּיִשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤕𐤉𐤔 |
| Transliteration | tayish |
| Strong's | H8495 |
| Definition | Male goat, specifically an adult male (he-goat) of the species Capra hircus. The term designates the animal as distinct from female goats (עֵז), often employed in contexts of animal husbandry, sacrificial rites, and metaphorical uses drawing on traits like strength or stubbornness. In sacrificial or cultic contexts, refers to a male goat offered as part of Israelite ritual practice or purification ceremonies. May be used generically or with symbolic meaning, reflecting physical prowess or leadership among herds. |
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 | he-goat |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8495-02
male goat
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; masculine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes an adult male goat, distinct from the female עֵז. The rendering "male goat" preserves the singular masculine form and reflects the likely root sense associated with butting behavior characteristic of such animals. |
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