כַּ/בְּהֵמ֣וֹת
𐤊/𐤁𐤄𐤌𐤅𐤕
bᵉhêmâh
like the beasts
A non-human land animal, primarily referring to domesticated large animals (such as cattle, oxen, sheep, goats, and sometimes horses or donkeys), but also used more broadly for beasts or animals in general, particularly terrestrial quadrupeds. The term is frequently collective, encompassing herds or groups of animals, and stands in contrast with wild animals or smaller creatures. In some contexts, behemâh may refer specifically to livestock or cattle raised for agricultural, transportation, or sacrificial purposes, but the term can also be used generically for 'beast' or 'animal' as distinct from humans.
Psalms 49:13 · Word #6
Lexicon H929
| Lemma | בְּהֵמָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤄𐤌𐤄 |
| Transliteration | bᵉhêmâh |
| Strong's | H929 |
| Definition | A non-human land animal, primarily referring to domesticated large animals (such as cattle, oxen, sheep, goats, and sometimes horses or donkeys), but also used more broadly for beasts or animals in general, particularly terrestrial quadrupeds. The term is frequently collective, encompassing herds or groups of animals, and stands in contrast with wild animals or smaller creatures. In some contexts, behemâh may refer specifically to livestock or cattle raised for agricultural, transportation, or sacrificial purposes, but the term can also be used generically for 'beast' or 'animal' as distinct from humans. |
Morphology HRd/Ncfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | like the beasts |
SIBI-P1 Translation H929-17
like beasts
| Morphological Notes | Preposition כְּ ("like/as") + noun feminine plural absolute of בְּהֵמָה. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun בְּהֵמָה denotes non-human land animals, especially large domesticated quadrupeds; the feminine plural absolute form בְּהֵמוֹת is rendered "beasts" to preserve number. The prefixed כְּ preposition adds comparison, yielding "like beasts." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
like beasts
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'like beasts' is fully accurate for the construct and comparative use here; no adjustment needed. |