תְהֽוֹם
𐤕𐤄𐤅𐤌
tᵉhôwm
the deep
A vast deep, the primeval ocean, or the watery deep; refers to the great abyss, often representing the cosmic waters existing before or outside of creation. The term can designate the deep sea, the depths beneath the earth, or a mythic primeval watery chaos. Semantic range encompasses the primordial sea, the enormous depths of water, and at times, poetic references to unfathomable depth or confusion.
Proverbs 8:27 · Word #9
Lexicon H8415
| Lemma | תְּהוֹם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤕𐤄𐤅𐤌 |
| Transliteration | tᵉhôwm |
| Strong's | H8415 |
| Definition | A vast deep, the primeval ocean, or the watery deep; refers to the great abyss, often representing the cosmic waters existing before or outside of creation. The term can designate the deep sea, the depths beneath the earth, or a mythic primeval watery chaos. Semantic range encompasses the primordial sea, the enormous depths of water, and at times, poetic references to unfathomable depth or confusion. |
Morphology HNcbsa
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 | the deep |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8415-03
roaring deep
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; singular; absolute state; usually feminine in usage. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "roaring deep" preserves the noun’s reference to the vast abyss of waters while reflecting its derivation from הום, conveying tumultuous, surging motion. The singular absolute form is maintained with a singular English expression. |
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