זָהָ֑ב
𐤆𐤄𐤁
zâhâb
of gold
Gold, a precious metal characterized by its yellow luster; used as a material for ornaments, currency, vessels, and cultic implements. The term denotes both the raw metal and objects fashioned from it. Metaphorically, it can represent splendor, purity, or great value in poetic or wisdom literature, occasionally extending to golden color or brilliance.
2 Chronicles 8:18 · Word #22
Lexicon H2091
| Lemma | זָהָב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤆𐤄𐤁 |
| Transliteration | zâhâb |
| Strong's | H2091 |
| Definition | Gold, a precious metal characterized by its yellow luster; used as a material for ornaments, currency, vessels, and cultic implements. The term denotes both the raw metal and objects fashioned from it. Metaphorically, it can represent splendor, purity, or great value in poetic or wisdom literature, occasionally extending to golden color or brilliance. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of gold |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2091-20
gold
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common masculine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The masculine singular absolute noun denotes gold as the shining precious metal itself, reflecting the root association with brightness or shimmer. The simple form requires a straightforward material rendering without added qualifiers. |
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