עָנָף֙
𐤏𐤍𐤐
ʻânâph
branch
Bough, large branch, or leafy limb of a tree, typically referring to significant branches that extend out from the trunk. The word emphasizes the spreading or overarching character of such branches, which often provide shelter or covering.
Ezekiel 17:8 · Word #10
Lexicon H6057
| Lemma | עָנָף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤍𐤐 |
| Transliteration | ʻânâph |
| Strong's | H6057 |
| Definition | Bough, large branch, or leafy limb of a tree, typically referring to significant branches that extend out from the trunk. The word emphasizes the spreading or overarching character of such branches, which often provide shelter or covering. |
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 | branch |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6057-01
spreading bough
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in the absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Spreading bough" reflects the root idea of extending and covering, emphasizing a prominent limb that reaches outward from the trunk. The singular masculine absolute form is preserved with a simple singular noun phrase. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
branch
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'spreading bough' is specific, but the standard and contextually appropriate translation is 'branch,' as also indicated by the SILEX definition; this aligns with English idiom and avoids interpretative style. |