צְלֹחִ֣ית

𐤑𐤋𐤇𐤉𐤕

tsᵉlôchîyth

bowl

A small flask or vial, typically of slender or elongated shape, used for holding liquids such as oil, ointment, or other precious substances. In the biblical context, it is a container associated with pouring or anointing, not merely any ordinary jar or jug, and often crafted to be portable and suitable for special or ritual purposes.

H6746

2 Kings 2:20 · Word #4

Lexicon H6746

Lemmaצְלֹחִית
Lemma (Paleo)𐤑𐤋𐤇𐤉𐤕
Transliterationtsᵉlôchîyth
Strong'sH6746
DefinitionA small flask or vial, typically of slender or elongated shape, used for holding liquids such as oil, ointment, or other precious substances. In the biblical context, it is a container associated with pouring or anointing, not merely any ordinary jar or jug, and often crafted to be portable and suitable for special or ritual purposes.

Morphology HNcfsa 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 a — Absolute — The noun stands independently

Common Translation

Phrasebowl

SIBI-P1 Translation H6746-01

pouring flask

Morphological NotesNoun, common; feminine singular absolute.
Rendering Rationale"Pouring flask" preserves the connection to צלח as "to go forth" or "pour out," reflecting a vessel designed to extend or pour forth liquid. The feminine singular noun form denotes one specific implement characterized by this projecting, pouring function.

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