סְפָרִ֥ים
𐤎𐤐𐤓𐤉𐤌
çêpher
letters
An inscribed document or written record, typically in the form of a scroll or letter; encompasses any physical or conceptual writing, including legal documents, official records, correspondence, and literary compositions. It can refer either to the object (a written document, book, or scroll) or to the act or product of writing as a record or message.
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Lexicon H5612
| Lemma | סֵפֶר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤐𐤓 |
| Transliteration | çêpher |
| Strong's | H5612 |
| Definition | An inscribed document or written record, typically in the form of a scroll or letter; encompasses any physical or conceptual writing, including legal documents, official records, correspondence, and literary compositions. It can refer either to the object (a written document, book, or scroll) or to the act or product of writing as a record or message. |
Morphology HNcmpa
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 | letters |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5612-13
written records
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural absolute of סֵפֶר (sefer). |
| Rendering Rationale | The masculine plural absolute noun from ספר denotes the tangible result of recounting or writing—documents or records. "Written records" preserves the root sense of recorded/recounted material while reflecting the plural form. |
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