נַ֔עַל
𐤍𐤏𐤋
naʻal
of a sandal
Footwear, typically made from leather or animal hide, designed to cover, protect, and bind the foot; generally a sandal. The term denotes a basic shoe worn in daily life, but can also be used symbolically, as in legal or ritual contexts, for relinquishment, transfer of rights or roles, and concepts of value or worthlessness. In its various occurrences, the word may denote a single sandal, a pair of shoes, or the fastening/thong that secures the sandal to the foot.
Genesis 14:23 · Word #5
Lexicon H5275
| Lemma | נַעַל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤏𐤋 |
| Transliteration | naʻal |
| Strong's | H5275 |
| Definition | Footwear, typically made from leather or animal hide, designed to cover, protect, and bind the foot; generally a sandal. The term denotes a basic shoe worn in daily life, but can also be used symbolically, as in legal or ritual contexts, for relinquishment, transfer of rights or roles, and concepts of value or worthlessness. In its various occurrences, the word may denote a single sandal, a pair of shoes, or the fastening/thong that secures the sandal to the foot. |
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 | of a sandal |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5275-03
foot-fastening sandal
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to fasten or bind," referring to footwear that secures itself to the foot. The singular feminine absolute form is reflected by the singular rendering "sandal." |
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