הַ/צֵּ֛ל
𐤄/𐤑𐤋
tsêl
the shadow
Shade or shadow cast by an object blocking light, primarily indicating an area sheltered from sunlight or illumination. In poetic or metaphorical contexts, it can signify protection, shelter, or a figurative covering—often implying a place of safety or refuge.
2 Kings 20:10 · Word #11
Lexicon H6738
| Lemma | צֵל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤋 |
| Transliteration | tsêl |
| Strong's | H6738 |
| Definition | Shade or shadow cast by an object blocking light, primarily indicating an area sheltered from sunlight or illumination. In poetic or metaphorical contexts, it can signify protection, shelter, or a figurative covering—often implying a place of safety or refuge. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
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 | the shadow |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6738-04
the shade
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַצֵּל). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun צֵל derives from the root צלל, denoting the state or result of shading. With the definite article and masculine singular form, it is best rendered concisely as "the shade," preserving both its concreteness and definiteness. |
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