נְבָלִים֙
𐤍𐤁𐤋𐤉𐤌
nebel
of lyres
A vessel or container, typically made of skin, used for holding liquids such as water or wine; by extension, a specific type of stringed musical instrument (possibly a harp or lyre), likely characterized by its jar- or bottle-shaped resonance chamber. In non-musical contexts, refers to physical containers; in musical contexts, refers to an instrument employed in worship, celebration, and ritual.
1 Chronicles 16:5 · Word #15
Lexicon H5035
| Lemma | נֶבֶל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤁𐤋 |
| Transliteration | nebel |
| Strong's | H5035 |
| Definition | A vessel or container, typically made of skin, used for holding liquids such as water or wine; by extension, a specific type of stringed musical instrument (possibly a harp or lyre), likely characterized by its jar- or bottle-shaped resonance chamber. In non-musical contexts, refers to physical containers; in musical contexts, refers to an instrument employed in worship, celebration, and ritual. |
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 | of lyres |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5035-09
skin-bag vessels
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural absolute from נֶבֶל. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root נבל, evoking something that sags or collapses, such as a skin container when emptied. The masculine plural absolute form is reflected by the plural rendering "skin-bag vessels." |
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