פְרָס֔וֹת
𐤐𐤓𐤎𐤅𐤕
parçâh
hoofs
Split hoof, the hard, keratinous part of an animal's foot that is divided into two parts or sections. Refers specifically to the hooves of certain animals, especially those relevant in dietary and sacrificial contexts within the Hebrew Bible. The term is typically used for the feet of animals permitted for Israelite consumption or sacrifice, as opposed to animals with un-split hooves or paws.
Deuteronomy 14:6 · Word #8
Lexicon H6541
| Lemma | פַּרְסָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤓𐤎𐤄 |
| Transliteration | parçâh |
| Strong's | H6541 |
| Definition | Split hoof, the hard, keratinous part of an animal's foot that is divided into two parts or sections. Refers specifically to the hooves of certain animals, especially those relevant in dietary and sacrificial contexts within the Hebrew Bible. The term is typically used for the feet of animals permitted for Israelite consumption or sacrifice, as opposed to animals with un-split hooves or paws. |
Morphology HNcfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | hoofs |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6541-02
split hooves
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine plural absolute of פַּרְסָה. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root פרס meaning "to split" and denotes a hoof characterized by division. The plural feminine absolute form is preserved by rendering it as "split hooves," reflecting both the divided nature and the plural morphology. |
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