מַטְוֶ֗ה
𐤌𐤈𐤅𐤄
maṭveh
spun [material]
A spun material or object, such as yarn, thread, or fabric, produced by the act of spinning fibers together. The term refers specifically to thread or yarn as a product of the spinning process, but can also extend to denote the resulting woven fabric or cloth in certain contexts. Usage typically highlights the material aspect—what is formed by spinning, whether used for weaving, garment-making, or temple implements.
Exodus 35:25 · Word #8
Lexicon H4299
| Lemma | מַטְוֶה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤈𐤅𐤄 |
| Transliteration | maṭveh |
| Strong's | H4299 |
| Definition | A spun material or object, such as yarn, thread, or fabric, produced by the act of spinning fibers together. The term refers specifically to thread or yarn as a product of the spinning process, but can also extend to denote the resulting woven fabric or cloth in certain contexts. Usage typically highlights the material aspect—what is formed by spinning, whether used for weaving, garment-making, or temple implements. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | spun [material] |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4299-01
spun yarn
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular absolute; mem-prefix nominal form indicating product of the verbal action. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מַטְוֶה is a mem-prefixed formation meaning "that which is spun," directly reflecting the root טוה (to spin). "Spun yarn" preserves the product-focused sense of material produced through spinning while keeping the singular form. |
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