תַּבְנִ֕ית
𐤕𐤁𐤍𐤉𐤕
tabnîyth
likeness
Physical or conceptual pattern, form, or model; refers both to material structures (such as building plans or blueprints) and abstract representations (such as symbolic, visionary, or ideal forms). The term is used for tangible design plans (such as for the tabernacle) as well as for visual or visionary images seen by prophets and craftsmen, emphasizing the notion of a prescribed pattern to be followed or imitated.
Deuteronomy 4:17 · Word #1
Lexicon H8403
| Lemma | תַּבְנִית |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤕𐤁𐤍𐤉𐤕 |
| Transliteration | tabnîyth |
| Strong's | H8403 |
| Definition | Physical or conceptual pattern, form, or model; refers both to material structures (such as building plans or blueprints) and abstract representations (such as symbolic, visionary, or ideal forms). The term is used for tangible design plans (such as for the tabernacle) as well as for visual or visionary images seen by prophets and craftsmen, emphasizing the notion of a prescribed pattern to be followed or imitated. |
Morphology HNcfsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | likeness |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8403-05
construction pattern
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun in construct state from the root בנה. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from בנה (to build) and denotes the design or model according to which something is constructed. "Construction pattern" preserves the root sense of building while reflecting the feminine singular construct form. |
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