הָ/רֶ֔שֶׁת
𐤄/𐤓𐤔𐤕
resheth
the net
A net, typically a woven or interlaced device used for trapping or catching animals, birds, or fish; also used figuratively for entrapment or peril. The term generally denotes a physical object made of strings, cords, or threads intricately arranged to ensnare, as well as a metaphorical device for ensnaring a person or group.
Exodus 27:5 · Word #8
Lexicon H7568
| Lemma | רֶשֶׁת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤔𐤕 |
| Transliteration | resheth |
| Strong's | H7568 |
| Definition | A net, typically a woven or interlaced device used for trapping or catching animals, birds, or fish; also used figuratively for entrapment or peril. The term generally denotes a physical object made of strings, cords, or threads intricately arranged to ensnare, as well as a metaphorical device for ensnaring a person or group. |
Morphology HTd/Ncfsa
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 |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the net |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7568-03
the possessing-net
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine singular absolute with definite article (הָ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun רֶשֶׁת denotes a woven device that captures or takes possession of what it ensnares, reflecting the root idea of ירשׁ (to take possession). The definite article and feminine singular absolute form are preserved in the rendering as a singular definite object. |
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