כַדָּ֖/הּ
𐤊𐤃/𐤄
kad
her jar
A large container, typically of clay or earthenware, used for storing, carrying, or pouring liquids such as water or wine, and sometimes grains or other provisions. In most contexts in the Hebrew Bible, 'kad' refers specifically to a substantial jar or pitcher with handles, used in domestic or communal settings for drawing water from wells or for storage.
Genesis 24:16 · Word #12
Lexicon H3537
| Lemma | כַּד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤃 |
| Transliteration | kad |
| Strong's | H3537 |
| Definition | A large container, typically of clay or earthenware, used for storing, carrying, or pouring liquids such as water or wine, and sometimes grains or other provisions. In most contexts in the Hebrew Bible, 'kad' refers specifically to a substantial jar or pitcher with handles, used in domestic or communal settings for drawing water from wells or for storage. |
Morphology HNcfsc/Sp3fs
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | her jar |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3537-05
her earthenware jar
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine singular construct + 3fs pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun כַּד denotes a large earthenware vessel used for drawing or storing liquids. The feminine singular construct form with a 3rd feminine singular pronominal suffix requires the possessive rendering "her," yielding "her earthenware jar." |
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