טַבְּעֹ֨ת
𐤈𐤁𐤏𐤕
tabeot
rings
from טָבַע; properly, a seal (as sunk into the wax), i.e. signet (for sealing); hence (generally) a ring of any kind; ring.
Exodus 30:4 · Word #2
Lexicon H2885
| Lemma | טַבַּעַת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤈𐤁𐤏𐤕 |
| Transliteration | ṭabbaʻath |
| Strong's | H2885 |
| In-context | rings |
Morphology HNcfpc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
SIBI-P1 H2885-11
seal-rings of
| Root | טבע (ṭ-b-ʿ) |
| Core Meanings | to sink, to immerse, to embed, to impress, to stamp |
| Semantic Range | signet rings used for sealing, ornamental rings, rings attached to sacred furnishings (e.g., for carrying poles), engraved rings bearing authority |
| Conceptual Significance | Seal-rings symbolized authority, ownership, and authentication in the ancient Near East, as they bore an impressed mark identifying the owner. In biblical contexts, they often signify delegated authority, covenantal legitimacy, or the sacred craftsmanship of tabernacle furnishings. |
| Morphological Notes | Common feminine plural noun in the construct state (HNcfpc) from טַבַּעַת. The construct form links the plural noun to a following genitive relationship ("rings of …"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root טבע (to sink, embed, or impress), referring to something pressed into material to leave an impression. "Seal-rings" preserves the idea of an engraved object used to make a sunk or stamped mark, while the plural form reflects the feminine plural morphology. The construct state is represented by the trailing "of," indicating possession or association. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root טבע (to sink, to immerse, to embed, to impress, to stamp)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H2885-01 |
batabaot | into the seal-rings |
H2885-02 |
betabaat | with the imprinting signet-ring of |
H2885-03 |
betabeot | in the signet-rings of |
Word Usage (50 occurrences of H2885)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 41:42 | טַבַּעְתּ/וֹ֙ | tabaeto | his signet ring |
| Exodus 25:12 | טַבְּעֹ֣ת | tabeot | rings |
| Exodus 25:12 | טַבָּעֹ֗ת | tabaot | rings |