תְּחָשִׁ֖ים
𐤕𐤇𐤔𐤉𐤌
tachash
of porpoise
A type of animal whose hide was used in the construction of sacred items, notably the coverings of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. The precise identity of this animal is uncertain; it is variously interpreted as a marine mammal (such as dolphin or dugong), an antelope, or a land mammal such as a badger. In biblical contexts, 'tachash' refers to the skin or hide of this animal, valued for its durability and distinctiveness.
Exodus 26:14 · Word #9
Lexicon H8476
| Lemma | תַּחַשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤕𐤇𐤔 |
| Transliteration | tachash |
| Strong's | H8476 |
| Definition | A type of animal whose hide was used in the construction of sacred items, notably the coverings of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. The precise identity of this animal is uncertain; it is variously interpreted as a marine mammal (such as dolphin or dugong), an antelope, or a land mammal such as a badger. In biblical contexts, 'tachash' refers to the skin or hide of this animal, valued for its durability and distinctiveness. |
Morphology HNcmpa
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 | of porpoise |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8476-04
tachash hides
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term refers not generically to an animal but specifically to the hides of the tachash used for sacred coverings. The plural masculine absolute form is preserved by rendering it as a simple plural noun. |
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