בְּרִ֖ית
𐤁𐤓𐤉𐤕
berit
covenant
from בָּרָה (in the sense of cutting (like בָּרָא)); a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh); confederacy, (con-) feder(-ate), covenant, league.
Deuteronomy 7:2 · Word #12
Lexicon H1285
| Lemma | בְּרִית |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤓𐤉𐤕 |
| Transliteration | bᵉrîyth |
| Strong's | H1285 |
| In-context | covenant |
Morphology HNcfsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H1285-02
cutting-compact
| Root | ברה (b-r-h) |
| Core Meanings | cutting, dividing, establishing by severing, binding agreement |
| Semantic Range | covenant, treaty, pact, alliance, confederation, formal agreement, binding ordinance |
| Conceptual Significance | בְּרִית is a foundational theological term in the Hebrew Scriptures, describing the binding agreements between יהוה and individuals (e.g., Noah, Abraham), the nation of Israel, and David. It frames Israel’s identity, obligations, and hope, emphasizing a solemn, enacted bond rather than a mere contract. |
| Morphological Notes | Common feminine singular noun; appears in both absolute (cfsa) and construct (cfsc) states in the provided forms. No pronominal suffixes are present in these instances. |
| Rendering Rationale | בְּרִית is a common feminine singular noun (absolute or construct in the listed forms). The rendering "cutting-compact" preserves the singular form and reflects the ancient practice of "cutting" a covenant, retaining the root sense of severing to establish a binding agreement rather than using the more abstract term "covenant." |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ברה (cutting, dividing, establishing by severing, binding agreement)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H1285-01 |
baberit | in the cutting-bond |
H1277-02 |
beriah | plumpness |
H1170-02 |
berit | binding-cut covenant |
Word Usage (284 occurrences of H1285)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 6:18 | בְּרִיתִ֖/י | beriti | my covenant |
| Genesis 9:9 | בְּרִיתִ֖/י | beriti | my covenant |
| Genesis 9:11 | בְּרִיתִ/י֙ | beriti | my covenant |