טַבָּעֹ֗ת

𐤈𐤁𐤏𐤕

tabaot

rings

from טָבַע; properly, a seal (as sunk into the wax), i.e. signet (for sealing); hence (generally) a ring of any kind; ring.

H2885

Exodus 37:3 · Word #10

Lexicon H2885

Lemmaטַבַּעַת
Lemma (Paleo)𐤈𐤁𐤏𐤕
Transliterationṭabbaʻath
Strong'sH2885
In-contextrings

Morphology HNcfpa 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 a — Absolute — The noun stands independently

SIBI-P1 H2885-09

imprint-rings

Rootטבע (ṭ-b-ʿ)
Core Meaningsto sink, to press down, to imprint, to stamp
Semantic Rangesignet-rings, sealing rings, ornamental rings, ring-shaped objects (including structural rings for carrying or fastening)
Conceptual SignificanceIn biblical usage, these rings often function as signet-rings for sealing documents, symbolizing authority, ownership, and authentication. They can also denote ornamental or structural rings in priestly garments or tabernacle furnishings, linking the concept of imprinting with covenantal authority and sacred craftsmanship.
Morphological NotesNoun, common feminine plural absolute from טַבָּעַת. No pronominal suffix; plural ending ־וֹת marks feminine plural.
Rendering RationaleThe noun טַבָּעַת derives from the root טבע, "to sink" or "to impress," referring to something pressed down to make a mark. Rendering it as "imprint-rings" preserves this core idea of an object used to impress or stamp. The form is feminine plural absolute (HNcfpa), reflected in the plural "rings."

AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)

Words from Root טבע (to sink, to press down, to imprint, 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
H2885-04 hatabaat the impressed seal-ring
H2885-05 hatabaot the signet-rings
H2883-01 hatebau they caused to sink
H2885-06 mitabeotayv from his seal-rings
H2885-07 mtvtv his sealing-rings
tabaat a sinking seal-ring
H2885-08 tabaeto his impressing signet-ring
tabaot imprint-rings
H2885-10 tabeot seal-rings of
H2883-02 taveu they sank down
H2883-03 vatiteba and she sank down
H2883-04 vayiteba and he sank down

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