כַדִּים֙
𐤊𐤃𐤉𐤌
kad
jars
A large container, typically of clay or earthenware, used for storing, carrying, or pouring liquids such as water or wine, and sometimes grains or other provisions. In most contexts in the Hebrew Bible, 'kad' refers specifically to a substantial jar or pitcher with handles, used in domestic or communal settings for drawing water from wells or for storage.
okati "container" (Kwanyama) · okati "vessel" (Herero) · okati "pot (reported in some lexical lists)" (Umbundu) +3 more1 Kings 18:34 · Word #4
Lexicon H3537
| Lemma | כַּד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤃 |
| Transliteration | kad |
| Strong's | H3537 |
| Definition | A large container, typically of clay or earthenware, used for storing, carrying, or pouring liquids such as water or wine, and sometimes grains or other provisions. In most contexts in the Hebrew Bible, 'kad' refers specifically to a substantial jar or pitcher with handles, used in domestic or communal settings for drawing water from wells or for storage. |
Morphology HNcfpa
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 | jars |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3537-07
large earthenware jars
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; feminine plural absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun כַּד denotes a substantial clay vessel used for drawing or storing liquids; the plural feminine absolute form כַּדִּים requires a plural rendering. "Large earthenware jars" preserves both the material and functional sense inherent in the lexeme. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
large earthenware jars
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | The more specific SILEX sense in P1 matches context, referring to substantial jars for water. |
Bantu Hebrew
כַדִּים֙ (kad) — A large container, typically of clay or earthenware, used for storing, carrying, or pouring liquids such as water or wine, and sometimes grains or other provisions. In most contexts in the Hebrew Bible, 'kad' refers specifically to a substantial jar or pitcher with handles, used in domestic or communal settings for drawing water from wells or for storage.
| Word | Meaning | Language |
|---|---|---|
| okati | container | Kwanyama |
| okati | vessel | Herero |
| okati | pot (reported in some lexical lists) | Umbundu |
| nkadi | pot, water pot | Fiote (Bobangi, related Kongo variety) |
| nkadi | pot (type of clay vessel, rare/archaic) | Kimbundu |