הַ/כֹּֽתָר֔וֹת
𐤄/𐤊𐤕𐤓𐤅𐤕
kôthereth
of-the-capitals
An architectural term denoting the uppermost part or decorative capital of a column or pillar, frequently elaborately ornamented. In biblical descriptions, 'kôthereth' commonly refers to the decorative tops, especially of the columns in the temple constructed by Solomon, sometimes featuring motifs such as lilies or pomegranates. The term can extend to structurally and artistically significant crowning elements in ancient architecture, though it narrowly designates architectural capitals, not crowns for people.
2 Chronicles 4:13 · Word #16
Lexicon H3805
| Lemma | כֹתֶרֶת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤕𐤓𐤕 |
| Transliteration | kôthereth |
| Strong's | H3805 |
| Definition | An architectural term denoting the uppermost part or decorative capital of a column or pillar, frequently elaborately ornamented. In biblical descriptions, 'kôthereth' commonly refers to the decorative tops, especially of the columns in the temple constructed by Solomon, sometimes featuring motifs such as lilies or pomegranates. The term can extend to structurally and artistically significant crowning elements in ancient architecture, though it narrowly designates architectural capitals, not crowns for people. |
Morphology HTd/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 | of-the-capitals |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3805-01
the crowning capitals
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine plural absolute with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to crown" or "encircle," referring to the crowning architectural elements atop pillars. The definite article and feminine plural form are preserved as "the" and "capitals" in plural. |
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