וְ/הַ֨/לֻּחֹ֔ת
𐤅/𐤄/𐤋𐤇𐤕
lûwach
and-the-tablets
A flat, smooth tablet or slab, typically rectangular, made of stone, wood, or metal; used for writing, engraving, or displaying information. In the Hebrew Bible, especially denotes the stone tablets inscribed with laws or commandments. Can refer more generally to any kind of plate or board, often one designed to be inscribed or written upon.
Exodus 32:16 · Word #1
Lexicon H3871
| Lemma | לוּחַ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤅𐤇 |
| Transliteration | lûwach |
| Strong's | H3871 |
| Definition | A flat, smooth tablet or slab, typically rectangular, made of stone, wood, or metal; used for writing, engraving, or displaying information. In the Hebrew Bible, especially denotes the stone tablets inscribed with laws or commandments. Can refer more generally to any kind of plate or board, often one designed to be inscribed or written upon. |
Morphology HC/Td/Ncmpa
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 | and-the-tablets |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3871-06
and the polished tablets
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + definite article הַ + masculine plural absolute noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root לוח conveying smoothness or polish, referring to tablets as smoothed, prepared surfaces for inscription. The plural masculine absolute form with prefixed conjunction and definite article is reflected in "and the ... tablets." |
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