וְ/שֵׁ֣שׁ
𐤅/𐤔𐤔
shêsh
and fine linen
A fine fabric of high quality, specifically linen, distinguished by its whiteness and brightness. The term is mainly used for textiles made from flax fibers that have been processed to create an especially white and lustrous appearance, and are often woven in fine or twined forms. By extension, the word can refer to the appearance of whiteness or shining surface, which underlies its later use in reference to marble.
Exodus 39:5 · Word #13
Lexicon H8336
| Lemma | שֵׁשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤔 |
| Transliteration | shêsh |
| Strong's | H8336 |
| Definition | A fine fabric of high quality, specifically linen, distinguished by its whiteness and brightness. The term is mainly used for textiles made from flax fibers that have been processed to create an especially white and lustrous appearance, and are often woven in fine or twined forms. By extension, the word can refer to the appearance of whiteness or shining surface, which underlies its later use in reference to marble. |
Morphology HC/Acfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | c — Cardinal Number — Cardinal number |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and fine linen |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8336-07
and fine white linen
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ prefixed to feminine singular absolute noun functioning adjectivally in form but substantively as a material term. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שֵׁשׁ derives from the root meaning "to be white, to shine," and refers primarily to high-quality, brilliantly white linen. The prefixed conjunction וְ adds "and," while the feminine singular absolute form preserves the singular textile sense. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and fine white linen
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is contextually correct, clearly indicating the material mentioned. |