כְנָפַ֜יִם
𐤊𐤍𐤐𐤉𐤌
kânâph
wings
A physical or metaphorical wing, edge, or extremity. In literal usage, chiefly denotes the wing of a bird or other flying creature, or the wing-like appendage of an object. By extension, refers to the edge, corner, or extremity of garments, cloths, buildings, or territories. Can signify a 'quarter' of land—an outermost or distinct region. In metaphorical usage, used for protection, shelter, or reach.
Exodus 37:9 · Word #4
Lexicon H3671
| Lemma | כָּנָף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤍𐤐 |
| Transliteration | kânâph |
| Strong's | H3671 |
| Definition | A physical or metaphorical wing, edge, or extremity. In literal usage, chiefly denotes the wing of a bird or other flying creature, or the wing-like appendage of an object. By extension, refers to the edge, corner, or extremity of garments, cloths, buildings, or territories. Can signify a 'quarter' of land—an outermost or distinct region. In metaphorical usage, used for protection, shelter, or reach. |
Morphology HNcfda
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | d — Dual — Dual (exactly two) |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | wings |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3671-23
a pair of wings
| Morphological Notes | Feminine common noun, dual number, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The dual feminine form כְנָפַיִם denotes two extremities or wings, reflecting the noun’s origin in a covering appendage. "A pair of wings" preserves the dual morphology and the core sense of projecting coverings derived from the root כנף. |
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