his fleeing-bars
| Root | ברח (b-r-ḥ) |
| Core Meanings | to flee, escape, run away, pass through swiftly |
| Semantic Range | bar, bolt, crossbar (of gates or doors); figuratively, that which secures or confines; in some contexts related concept of fugitive (from the same root). |
| Conceptual Significance | Bars function as symbols of security, confinement, or strength in biblical imagery (e.g., city gates, Sheol, or cosmic boundaries). The root association with fleeing subtly underscores the dynamic action of the bolt—swiftly securing or shutting off escape. |
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural noun in construct form (בְּרִיחֵי) with 3ms pronominal suffix ("his"). From the noun בְּרִיחַ derived from the root ברח. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun בְּרִיחַ derives from the root ברח ("to flee, run swiftly"), likely describing a bar or bolt that shoots across quickly to secure a door or gate. Rendering it as "fleeing-bars" preserves this root imagery of swift movement while the plural form "bars" reflects the masculine plural construct, and "his" accurately represents the 3rd masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
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