מִ/צִּלּ֛/וֹ
𐤌/𐤑𐤋/𐤅
tsêl
from its shade
Shade or shadow cast by an object blocking light, primarily indicating an area sheltered from sunlight or illumination. In poetic or metaphorical contexts, it can signify protection, shelter, or a figurative covering—often implying a place of safety or refuge.
Ezekiel 31:12 · Word #18
Lexicon H6738
| Lemma | צֵל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤋 |
| Transliteration | tsêl |
| Strong's | H6738 |
| Definition | Shade or shadow cast by an object blocking light, primarily indicating an area sheltered from sunlight or illumination. In poetic or metaphorical contexts, it can signify protection, shelter, or a figurative covering—often implying a place of safety or refuge. |
Morphology HR/Ncmsc/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 | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | from its shade |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6738-09
from his shade
| Morphological Notes | Preposition מִן + masculine singular construct noun צֵל + 3ms pronominal suffix |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun צֵל derives from the root meaning "to shade, to grow dark," and denotes the state or result of shading—shade or shadow. The form is masculine singular construct with a 3rd masculine singular suffix and prefixed מִן, yielding "from his shade." |
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