בַּ/סָּ֑ל
𐤁/𐤎𐤋
çal
in the basket
A woven container, typically made of flexible plant materials (such as reeds or willows), used for carrying or storing items; in biblical contexts, especially food or goods. The term refers specifically to a kind of basket, with attention to its craftsmanship and utility rather than a particular size or ceremonial function.
Exodus 29:3 · Word #8
Lexicon H5536
| Lemma | סַל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤋 |
| Transliteration | çal |
| Strong's | H5536 |
| Definition | A woven container, typically made of flexible plant materials (such as reeds or willows), used for carrying or storing items; in biblical contexts, especially food or goods. The term refers specifically to a kind of basket, with attention to its craftsmanship and utility rather than a particular size or ceremonial function. |
Morphology HRd/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 | in the basket |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5536-01
in the woven basket
| Morphological Notes | Preposition ב + definite article + masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun סַל denotes a singular masculine woven container made by heaping or interweaving pliable materials, reflecting the root idea of piling or lifting up. The prefixed ב with the definite article specifies location: "in the woven basket." |
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