חֲנֻכַּ֣ת
𐤇𐤍𐤊𐤕
chănukkâh
dedication
The act or process of dedicating, specifically the formal setting apart of a structure, altar, or object for sacred use; an inauguration or initiation into a new sacred function. Used primarily for the ceremonial dedication of buildings (especially altars and temples), marking their readiness for ritual and communal use. In extended contexts, may refer to ceremonies of consecration or initiation into a particular state or function.
2 Chronicles 7:9 · Word #6
Lexicon H2598
| Lemma | חֲנֻכָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤍𐤊𐤄 |
| Transliteration | chănukkâh |
| Strong's | H2598 |
| Definition | The act or process of dedicating, specifically the formal setting apart of a structure, altar, or object for sacred use; an inauguration or initiation into a new sacred function. Used primarily for the ceremonial dedication of buildings (especially altars and temples), marking their readiness for ritual and communal use. In extended contexts, may refer to ceremonies of consecration or initiation into a particular state or function. |
Morphology HNcfsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | dedication |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2598-02
dedication of
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from חנך, meaning to dedicate or consecrate, and denotes the formal act or ceremony of setting something apart for sacred use. The construct singular form requires the sense "dedication of" something that follows. |
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