טַבָּע֔וֹת
𐤈𐤁𐤏𐤅𐤕
tabaot-2
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 37:3 · Word #15
Lexicon H2885
| Lemma | טַבַּעַת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤈𐤁𐤏𐤕 |
| Transliteration | ṭabbaʻath |
| Strong's | H2885 |
| In-context | rings |
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 H2885-10
imprint-rings
| Root | טבע (ṭ-b-ʿ) |
| Core Meanings | to sink, to press down, to imprint, to stamp |
| Semantic Range | signet-rings, sealing rings, ornamental rings, ring-shaped objects (including structural rings for carrying or fastening) |
| Conceptual Significance | In 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 Notes | Noun, common feminine plural absolute from טַבָּעַת. No pronominal suffix; plural ending ־וֹת marks feminine plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The 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 |
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 |