כְּתֹ֥נֶת
𐤊𐤕𐤍𐤕
kᵉthôneth
a tunic
Long tunic or basic garment worn next to the skin, typically extending to the knees or ankles, often with sleeves. In the Israelite context, it was the standard undergarment for both men and women, though variations could indicate social status, gender, or ceremonial role. In later contexts, specialized tunics also served priestly or royal functions (e.g., 'coat of many colors' or priestly vestments).
Genesis 37:3 · Word #14
Lexicon H3801
| Lemma | כְּתֹנֶת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤕𐤍𐤕 |
| Transliteration | kᵉthôneth |
| Strong's | H3801 |
| Definition | Long tunic or basic garment worn next to the skin, typically extending to the knees or ankles, often with sleeves. In the Israelite context, it was the standard undergarment for both men and women, though variations could indicate social status, gender, or ceremonial role. In later contexts, specialized tunics also served priestly or royal functions (e.g., 'coat of many colors' or priestly vestments). |
Morphology HNcfsc
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 | a tunic |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3801-06
tunic-of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from a root associated with covering or clothing and denotes a long undergarment worn next to the skin. The construct singular form is reflected by rendering it as "tunic-of," indicating it stands in a genitive relationship. |
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