וּ֝/כְ/צִפּ֗וֹר
𐤅/𐤊/𐤑𐤐𐤅𐤓
tsippôwr
and 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 6:5 · Word #4
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 HC/R/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 | and like a bird |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6833-09
and like a chirping bird
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction ו + preposition כ + common noun, singular absolute; gender is epicene (both masculine and feminine 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 auditory nuance. The prefixed conjunction ו and preposition כ are reflected in "and like," and the singular absolute form is preserved with "a." |
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