נְ֝הָר֗וֹת
𐤍𐤄𐤓𐤅𐤕
nâhâr
the rivers
A large, flowing body of water, typically a perennial river; refers to significant rivers, especially those with importance in the ancient Near East, such as the Euphrates and Nile. In extended or poetic usage, can refer to an abundant flow, prosperity, or overwhelming force (as in a flood).
Psalms 24:2 · Word #7
Lexicon H5104
| Lemma | נָהָר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤄𐤓 |
| Transliteration | nâhâr |
| Strong's | H5104 |
| Definition | A large, flowing body of water, typically a perennial river; refers to significant rivers, especially those with importance in the ancient Near East, such as the Euphrates and Nile. In extended or poetic usage, can refer to an abundant flow, prosperity, or overwhelming force (as in a flood). |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the rivers |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5104-21
rivers
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun, absolute state, from נָהָר. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root נהר (“to flow, stream”) and denotes that which flows continuously. The plural masculine absolute form is preserved with the simple plural "rivers," reflecting multiple large flowing waterways. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
rivers
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Rivers' directly reflects the plural noun referring to bodies of water. P1 is accurate in this poetic context. |