טֶ֔פַח
𐤈𐤐𐤇
ṭêphach
a handbreadth
A unit of linear measurement equivalent to the breadth of the palm of the hand, generally about 7–9 centimeters (approximately three inches); also applied architecturally to describe an element of support or projection, as with a corbel, likened to an outstretched hand. The term specifically denotes 'palm-breadth,' distinguishing it from the larger span (zeret).
1 Kings 7:26 · Word #2
Lexicon H2947
| Lemma | טֵפַח |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤈𐤐𐤇 |
| Transliteration | ṭêphach |
| Strong's | H2947 |
| Definition | A unit of linear measurement equivalent to the breadth of the palm of the hand, generally about 7–9 centimeters (approximately three inches); also applied architecturally to describe an element of support or projection, as with a corbel, likened to an outstretched hand. The term specifically denotes 'palm-breadth,' distinguishing it from the larger span (zeret). |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | a handbreadth |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2947-02
palm-breadth
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes that which is "spread out" from the root טפח, referring specifically to the breadth of an extended palm. The singular masculine absolute form is preserved by the concise singular rendering "palm-breadth." |
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