הַ/כּֽוֹכָבִ֗ים
𐤄/𐤊𐤅𐤊𐤁𐤉𐤌
kôwkâb
the stars
A luminous celestial body, a star; used of individual stars, constellations, and the broader host of 'heavenly lights.' The term encompasses both physical and symbolic usages: physically, as astronomical bodies observable in the night sky; symbolically, as figures of prominence, status, or destiny (e.g., notable individuals, princes). Occasionally invoked metaphorically for numerousness or splendor.
Deuteronomy 4:19 · Word #11
Lexicon H3556
| Lemma | כּוֹכָב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤅𐤊𐤁 |
| Transliteration | kôwkâb |
| Strong's | H3556 |
| Definition | A luminous celestial body, a star; used of individual stars, constellations, and the broader host of 'heavenly lights.' The term encompasses both physical and symbolic usages: physically, as astronomical bodies observable in the night sky; symbolically, as figures of prominence, status, or destiny (e.g., notable individuals, princes). Occasionally invoked metaphorically for numerousness or splendor. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmpa
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 | the stars |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3556-02
the stars
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural absolute with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is masculine plural with the definite article, referring collectively to luminous celestial bodies. "The stars" preserves both the plurality and the core sense of shining, prominent heavenly lights inherent in the root כוכב. |
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