וְ/הַ/פֹּת֡וֹת
𐤅/𐤄/𐤐𐤕𐤅𐤕
pôth
and the hinges
Refers primarily to an opening or aperture, with specialized contextual usage in ancient Israelite texts as a euphemism for female genitalia. In general terms, denotes a hole or a hinge (as a device allowing something to open). In Ezekiel 13:19 the term is used figuratively for the female pudenda, suggesting an intimate or secretive aperture.
1 Kings 7:50 · Word #8
Lexicon H6596
| Lemma | פֹּת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤕 |
| Transliteration | pôth |
| Strong's | H6596 |
| Definition | Refers primarily to an opening or aperture, with specialized contextual usage in ancient Israelite texts as a euphemism for female genitalia. In general terms, denotes a hole or a hinge (as a device allowing something to open). In Ezekiel 13:19 the term is used figuratively for the female pudenda, suggesting an intimate or secretive aperture. |
Morphology HC/Td/Ncfpa
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 | and the hinges |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6596-02
and the openings
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + definite article הַ + noun feminine plural absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root פתח, "to open," and denotes an aperture or opening. The feminine plural absolute form with prefixed conjunction and definite article is reflected in "and the openings." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and the hinges
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'openings' ignores the clear architectural context; 'hinges' is correct for door fixtures here. |