תָּפֵֽל
𐤕𐤐𐤋
tâphêl
whitewash
A substance applied as a coating or plaster, especially for walls; in extended or figurative use, anything lacking substance, cohesion, or genuine value—thus, folly, nonsense, or that which is insipid and unsound. Its usage ranges from physical mixtures or coatings lacking strength to metaphorical applications describing words, deeds, or people as superficial, empty, or lacking soundness.
Ezekiel 13:10 · Word #16
Lexicon H8602
| Lemma | תָּפֵל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤕𐤐𐤋 |
| Transliteration | tâphêl |
| Strong's | H8602 |
| Definition | A substance applied as a coating or plaster, especially for walls; in extended or figurative use, anything lacking substance, cohesion, or genuine value—thus, folly, nonsense, or that which is insipid and unsound. Its usage ranges from physical mixtures or coatings lacking strength to metaphorical applications describing words, deeds, or people as superficial, empty, or lacking soundness. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | whitewash |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8602-01
unsound plaster
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root idea of smearing or plastering and refers to a coating substance lacking strength or cohesion. "Unsound plaster" preserves both the physical image of plaster and its inherent weakness or lack of substance embedded in the term. |
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