חֵיק֑/וֹ
𐤇𐤉𐤒/𐤅
chêyq
his bosom
A fold or hollow formed by the body or clothing, particularly the space between the arms and chest (the bosom or lap); by extension, the intimate, protected, or interior area of a person, group, or place. Figuratively, used for the locus of affection, nurture, or possession, such as the bosom of a family or the inner area of a community. Also used to denote the inner or central part of objects and lands.
Exodus 4:7 · Word #9
Lexicon H2436
| Lemma | חֵיק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤉𐤒 |
| Transliteration | chêyq |
| Strong's | H2436 |
| Definition | A fold or hollow formed by the body or clothing, particularly the space between the arms and chest (the bosom or lap); by extension, the intimate, protected, or interior area of a person, group, or place. Figuratively, used for the locus of affection, nurture, or possession, such as the bosom of a family or the inner area of a community. Also used to denote the inner or central part of objects and lands. |
Morphology HNcmsc/Sp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | his bosom |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2436-14
his bosom-fold
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun in construct state with 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the enclosed space of the chest or lap formed by embracing arms; "bosom-fold" reflects the idea of an enclosing hollow. The construct form with 3ms suffix is preserved by "his." |
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