זֵ֥ר
𐤆𐤓
zêr
molding
An ornamental band, border, or rim encircling the upper part of an object, especially as an architectural or cultic feature. Predominantly refers to a decorative molding or border on sacred furniture, particularly within the tabernacle and temple settings. The word does not denote a functional crown worn on the head, but rather an ornamental feature designed to encircle and emphasize a sacred object.
cera "border, margin, edge (also functions as 'side')" (Kamba) · cera "edge, perimeter (especially as 'outer rim')" (Kikuyu) · zera "edge, border (also 'generation' in other contexts, but with semantic extension to rim or perimeter in some uses)" (Shona)Exodus 25:11 · Word #10
Lexicon H2213
| Lemma | זֵר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤆𐤓 |
| Transliteration | zêr |
| Strong's | H2213 |
| Definition | An ornamental band, border, or rim encircling the upper part of an object, especially as an architectural or cultic feature. Predominantly refers to a decorative molding or border on sacred furniture, particularly within the tabernacle and temple settings. The word does not denote a functional crown worn on the head, but rather an ornamental feature designed to encircle and emphasize a sacred object. |
Morphology HNcmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | molding |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2213-02
encircling border of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the root idea of surrounding or binding (זרר) by expressing a border that encircles an object. The construct singular form is preserved by the relational "of," indicating it is bound to what follows. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
molding of
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "molding". |
Bantu Hebrew
זֵ֥ר (zêr) — An ornamental band, border, or rim encircling the upper part of an object, especially as an architectural or cultic feature. Predominantly refers to a decorative molding or border on sacred furniture, particularly within the tabernacle and temple settings. The word does not denote a functional crown worn on the head, but rather an ornamental feature designed to encircle and emphasize a sacred object.