הַֽ/חַלָּמִֽישׁ
𐤄/𐤇𐤋𐤌𐤉𐤔
challâmîysh
the flint
A very hard type of stone, specifically flint or hard rock, often used in ancient thought as a symbol of impenetrability or durability. In the Hebrew Bible, חַלָּמִישׁ refers primarily to flint, a dense and durable silica rock distinguished for its hardness and ability to strike fire. It may be used metaphorically for extreme hardness or obstinacy (cf. Deut 8:15, Ps 114:8, Isa 50:7).
Deuteronomy 8:15 · Word #16
Lexicon H2496
| Lemma | חַלָּמִישׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤋𐤌𐤉𐤔 |
| Transliteration | challâmîysh |
| Strong's | H2496 |
| Definition | A very hard type of stone, specifically flint or hard rock, often used in ancient thought as a symbol of impenetrability or durability. In the Hebrew Bible, חַלָּמִישׁ refers primarily to flint, a dense and durable silica rock distinguished for its hardness and ability to strike fire. It may be used metaphorically for extreme hardness or obstinacy (cf. Deut 8:15, Ps 114:8, Isa 50:7). |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the flint |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2496-03
the hard-flint
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular absolute with definite article |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חַלָּמִישׁ denotes flint, a stone characterized by extreme hardness, directly reflecting the root חלמ meaning "to be hard, strong." The definite article and masculine singular absolute form are preserved in "the hard-flint." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the flint
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'The flint' is the natural rendering in context, denoting type of rock; 'the hard-flint' is unnecessarily specific here. |