הָ/עַמּוּדִֽים
𐤄/𐤏𐤌𐤅𐤃𐤉𐤌
haamudim
the-pillars
or עַמֻּד; from עָמַד; a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e. platform; [idiom] apiece, pillar.
2 Chronicles 4:13 · Word #20
Lexicon H5982
| Lemma | עַמּוּד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤌𐤅𐤃 |
| Transliteration | ʻammûwd |
| Strong's | H5982 |
| In-context | the-pillars |
Morphology HTd/Ncmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H5982-10
the standing-pillars
| Root | עמד (ʿ-m-d) |
| Core Meanings | to stand, remain, endure, take one’s stand, be stationed |
| Semantic Range | pillar, column, structural support, standing post, support structure, metaphorical support or mainstay |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical literature, pillars often symbolize stability, strength, and permanence—whether in temple architecture, memorial markers, or metaphorically as leaders or foundational supports. Their connection to the root "to stand" reinforces themes of endurance and steadfastness. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common masculine plural absolute with prefixed definite article (הָ); from עַמּוּד, derived from the root עמד. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עַמּוּד derives from the root עמד (“to stand”), denoting something that stands upright and supports. Rendering it as "the standing-pillars" preserves both the concrete architectural sense and the root idea of standing. The definite article (הָ) and masculine plural form (Ncmpa) are reflected in "the" and the plural "pillars." |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root עמד (to stand, remain, endure, take one’s stand, be stationed)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H5975-01 |
amad | he stood firm |
H5975-02 |
amadekha | he stood you firm |
H5975-03 |
amadeta | you stood firm |
Word Usage (112 occurrences of H5982)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exodus 13:21 | בְּ/עַמּ֤וּד | beamud | in-pillar |
| Exodus 13:21 | בְּ/עַמּ֥וּד | beamud-2 | in-pillar |
| Exodus 13:22 | עַמּ֤וּד | amud | pillar |