וְ/זֶ֥רֶת
𐤅/𐤆𐤓𐤕
zereth
and-span
A span, specifically a unit of linear measurement in ancient Israel, denoting the distance from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the little finger with the hand fully extended. The term designates a fixed length used in construction, sacred objects, and other contexts, roughly corresponding to about half a cubit or approximately 20–23 centimeters (8–9 inches).
Exodus 39:9 · Word #9
Lexicon H2239
| Lemma | זֶרֶת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤆𐤓𐤕 |
| Transliteration | zereth |
| Strong's | H2239 |
| Definition | A span, specifically a unit of linear measurement in ancient Israel, denoting the distance from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the little finger with the hand fully extended. The term designates a fixed length used in construction, sacred objects, and other contexts, roughly corresponding to about half a cubit or approximately 20–23 centimeters (8–9 inches). |
Morphology HC/Ncfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and-span |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2239-03
and a span
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וְ + common noun, feminine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun זֶרֶת denotes a fixed unit of length derived from the act of spreading the hand. The feminine singular absolute form is preserved as a singular concrete measure, and the prefixed conjunction וְ is rendered as "and." |
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