וְ/רִקְמָ֗ה
𐤅/𐤓𐤒𐤌𐤄
riqmâh
and-embroidery
A fabric or garment distinguished by intricate needlework, particularly embroidery featuring variegated patterns and colors. The term primarily refers to textile ornamentation achieved with needle and thread, resulting in decorative and often luxurious garments, coverings, or hangings, especially those denoting status or used in ritual contexts. The semantic range encompasses both the act and product of elaborate embroidery and, in some cases, refers broadly to 'embroidered materials' or 'embroidered work.'
1 Chronicles 29:2 · Word #21
Lexicon H7553
| Lemma | רִקְמָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤒𐤌𐤄 |
| Transliteration | riqmâh |
| Strong's | H7553 |
| Definition | A fabric or garment distinguished by intricate needlework, particularly embroidery featuring variegated patterns and colors. The term primarily refers to textile ornamentation achieved with needle and thread, resulting in decorative and often luxurious garments, coverings, or hangings, especially those denoting status or used in ritual contexts. The semantic range encompasses both the act and product of elaborate embroidery and, in some cases, refers broadly to 'embroidered materials' or 'embroidered work.' |
Morphology HC/Ncfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and-embroidery |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7553-08
and embroidered fabric
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + common noun, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun רִקְמָה derives from the root רקם, "to embroider," and denotes the product of that action—fabric distinguished by intricate needlework. The feminine singular absolute form refers to a single item or instance of such embroidery, with the prefixed conjunction וְ meaning "and." |
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