לִ/מְצוּדָ֑ה
𐤋/𐤌𐤑𐤅𐤃𐤄
mâtsûwd
for-a-snare
A place of defense or stronghold, typically referring to a fortified location such as a citadel, fortress, or strong place built for protection. In some contexts, by extension, refers metaphorically to security or protection itself. Rarely, may refer to a net or trap used for capturing animals, though this sense is secondary and largely supplanted by related terms.
Ezekiel 13:21 · Word #12
Lexicon H4686
| Lemma | מָצוּד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤑𐤅𐤃 |
| Transliteration | mâtsûwd |
| Strong's | H4686 |
| Definition | A place of defense or stronghold, typically referring to a fortified location such as a citadel, fortress, or strong place built for protection. In some contexts, by extension, refers metaphorically to security or protection itself. Rarely, may refer to a net or trap used for capturing animals, though this sense is secondary and largely supplanted by related terms. |
Morphology HR/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 | for-a-snare |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4686-05
to a stronghold
| Morphological Notes | Preposition ל ("to/for") prefixed to a feminine singular common noun in the absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מְצוּדָה denotes a fortified place or stronghold, reflecting the root idea of taking a stand or being made strong. The prefixed ל preposition is preserved as "to," and the feminine singular absolute form is reflected in the singular noun "stronghold." |
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