הַ/בַּרְזֶל֙
𐤄/𐤁𐤓𐤆𐤋
barzel
iron
A naturally occurring metallic element, iron; in the Hebrew Bible, refers to the substance itself as a metal used in tools, weapons, chains, and architecture, as well as to iron objects by metonymy. The term encompasses both raw iron and manufactured iron implements. In some contexts, it connotes hardness, strength, or resistance due to iron's physical properties.
1 Chronicles 20:3 · Word #9
Lexicon H1270
| Lemma | בַּרְזֶל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤓𐤆𐤋 |
| Transliteration | barzel |
| Strong's | H1270 |
| Definition | A naturally occurring metallic element, iron; in the Hebrew Bible, refers to the substance itself as a metal used in tools, weapons, chains, and architecture, as well as to iron objects by metonymy. The term encompasses both raw iron and manufactured iron implements. In some contexts, it connotes hardness, strength, or resistance due to iron's physical properties. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | iron |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1270-04
the iron
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form includes the definite article הַ and a masculine singular absolute noun, yielding "the iron." This preserves the core sense of the substance itself, reflecting its association with hardness and strength. |
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