הַ/יָּעִ֤ים
𐤄/𐤉𐤏𐤉𐤌
yâʻ
shovels
A tool for scooping or shoveling, especially a firepan or implement used to remove ashes or burning coals from an altar or hearth. The term is primarily used in cultic or ritual contexts within the tabernacle or temple, denoting an implement for sacred fire management. Its semantic range extends from a general shovel or pan for removing ashes to a ritual instrument in sacrificial procedures.
2 Chronicles 4:16 · Word #4
Lexicon H3257
| Lemma | יָע |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤏 |
| Transliteration | yâʻ |
| Strong's | H3257 |
| Definition | A tool for scooping or shoveling, especially a firepan or implement used to remove ashes or burning coals from an altar or hearth. The term is primarily used in cultic or ritual contexts within the tabernacle or temple, denoting an implement for sacred fire management. Its semantic range extends from a general shovel or pan for removing ashes to a ritual instrument in sacrificial procedures. |
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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | shovels |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3257-01
the ash-scoops
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural absolute with definite article (הַיָּעִים). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root יעה, "to scoop or take up," and denotes a tool designed for removing ashes or coals. The masculine plural absolute with definite article (הַ–) is reflected by the plural form "scoops" and the definite "the." |
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