זַרְזִ֣יר
𐤆𐤓𐤆𐤉𐤓
zarzîyr
strutting rooster
A swift-moving, girded animal; refers specifically to an animal known for its agility and slender build. In context, most likely describes a creature with a distinctively slender waist and rapid movements. The term has also been traditionally interpreted as referring to a 'greyhound,' but the identification is debated.
Proverbs 30:31 · Word #1
Lexicon H2223
| Lemma | זַרְזִיר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤆𐤓𐤆𐤉𐤓 |
| Transliteration | zarzîyr |
| Strong's | H2223 |
| Definition | A swift-moving, girded animal; refers specifically to an animal known for its agility and slender build. In context, most likely describes a creature with a distinctively slender waist and rapid movements. The term has also been traditionally interpreted as referring to a 'greyhound,' but the identification is debated. |
Morphology HNcmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | strutting rooster |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2223-01
girded swift-beast of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the reduplicated form from זור, emphasizing a tightly girded or slender-waisted creature known for swiftness. The construct singular form is preserved by the relational "of," indicating it governs a following noun. |
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