בַּ/חֶ֔רֶט
𐤁/𐤇𐤓𐤈
chereṭ
with a graving tool
An implement used for engraving, inscribing, or incising, typically on metal, stone, or clay; also denotes an iron stylus or chisel used by artisans or scribes for sculpting, engraving, or writing on hard surfaces. The term refers concretely to a carving or graving tool and, in some contexts, to a stylus for writing, especially in durable materials.
Exodus 32:4 · Word #5
Lexicon H2747
| Lemma | חֶרֶט |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤓𐤈 |
| Transliteration | chereṭ |
| Strong's | H2747 |
| Definition | An implement used for engraving, inscribing, or incising, typically on metal, stone, or clay; also denotes an iron stylus or chisel used by artisans or scribes for sculpting, engraving, or writing on hard surfaces. The term refers concretely to a carving or graving tool and, in some contexts, to a stylus for writing, especially in durable materials. |
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 | with a graving tool |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2747-01
with the engraving-tool
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in absolute state with prefixed preposition בַּ־ ("with the"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֶרֶט denotes an instrument used for incising or carving into hard materials, directly reflecting the root חרט. The prefixed בַּ־ indicates "with the," and the masculine singular absolute form is preserved in the singular "engraving-tool." |
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