יָרֵֽךְ
𐤉𐤓𐤊
yârêk
your thigh
Thigh; the upper part of the leg between the hip and knee in humans and animals. In broader usage, refers to the area of the upper leg, including the hip and groin region. By extension, a euphemism for the generative organs or progeny, particularly in oath-taking or declarations of lineage. Figuratively, can refer to the side or flank of an object, such as a structure or other parts of the body. In poetic or anatomical imagery, sometimes used for a staff, shaft, or other elongated objects, reflecting similarity in shape or position.
Ezekiel 21:17 · Word #22
Lexicon H3409
| Lemma | יָרֵךְ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤓𐤊 |
| Transliteration | yârêk |
| Strong's | H3409 |
| Definition | Thigh; the upper part of the leg between the hip and knee in humans and animals. In broader usage, refers to the area of the upper leg, including the hip and groin region. By extension, a euphemism for the generative organs or progeny, particularly in oath-taking or declarations of lineage. Figuratively, can refer to the side or flank of an object, such as a structure or other parts of the body. In poetic or anatomical imagery, sometimes used for a staff, shaft, or other elongated objects, reflecting similarity in shape or position. |
Morphology HNcfsa
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 | your thigh |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3409-02
thigh
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root ירך denoting the thigh or flank region. As a feminine singular absolute common noun, it is best rendered simply and concretely as “thigh,” which preserves the core anatomical sense from which its extended meanings develop. |
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