מָתְנָ֖י/ו
𐤌𐤕𐤍𐤉/𐤅
môthen
his loins
Anatomically, the region of the body encompassing the loins, hips, or lower back, especially the area around the waist or flanks. Used primarily in the plural to refer to the loins, particularly as the source of physical strength, procreative capacity (as in descendants issuing from the loins), or the place for girding with a belt or armor. The word can also refer figuratively to the seat of physical vigor, procreative potency, or readiness for action.
Ezekiel 1:27 · Word #10
Lexicon H4975
| Lemma | מֹתֶן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤕𐤍 |
| Transliteration | môthen |
| Strong's | H4975 |
| Definition | Anatomically, the region of the body encompassing the loins, hips, or lower back, especially the area around the waist or flanks. Used primarily in the plural to refer to the loins, particularly as the source of physical strength, procreative capacity (as in descendants issuing from the loins), or the place for girding with a belt or armor. The word can also refer figuratively to the seat of physical vigor, procreative potency, or readiness for action. |
Morphology HNcmdc/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 | d — Dual — Dual (exactly two) |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | his loins |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4975-06
his loins
| Morphological Notes | Masculine dual common noun in construct state + 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun is masculine dual in construct with a 3ms suffix, indicating the paired lower-back/hip region belonging to him. "His loins" preserves the dual sense and reflects the anatomical core meaning. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
his loins
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 matches the literal translation and is contextually appropriate; no adjustment is needed. |