כְתֵפֹ֣ת
𐤊𐤕𐤐𐤕
kâthêph
shoulder pieces
Shoulder, the upper part of the arm where it joins the body; by extension, the side of a person or object, a flank or lateral part, often marking the outer section or extremity. Used both of human and animal anatomy and of structural features such as mountainsides, parts of clothing (especially the support for garments, or ornamental pieces like epaulets), or the border/side of an object. Figuratively, a position of bearing (e.g., responsibility, burden) or support.
Exodus 28:7 · Word #2
Lexicon H3802
| Lemma | כָּתֵף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤕𐤐 |
| Transliteration | kâthêph |
| Strong's | H3802 |
| Definition | Shoulder, the upper part of the arm where it joins the body; by extension, the side of a person or object, a flank or lateral part, often marking the outer section or extremity. Used both of human and animal anatomy and of structural features such as mountainsides, parts of clothing (especially the support for garments, or ornamental pieces like epaulets), or the border/side of an object. Figuratively, a position of bearing (e.g., responsibility, burden) or support. |
Morphology HNcfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | shoulder pieces |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3802-14
shoulders
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; feminine plural absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to bear, carry," referring to the body part that bears loads. The feminine plural absolute form is preserved with the simple plural "shoulders." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
shoulder pieces
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Shoulders' is too anatomical in this context; referring to ephod parts, 'shoulder pieces' fits better and aligns with the definition. |