וּ/שְׁקֵדִֽים
𐤅/𐤔𐤒𐤃𐤉𐤌
shâqêd
and almonds
Almond tree or its fruit (the almond); a deciduous tree of the genus Prunus that is notable for its early and conspicuous blossoming, often signifying watchfulness or eagerness in biblical imagery. The term can refer both to the tree and its edible nut. In poetic or symbolic contexts, sometimes used metaphorically for alertness or anticipation.
Genesis 43:11 · Word #24
Lexicon H8247
| Lemma | שָׁקֵד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤒𐤃 |
| Transliteration | shâqêd |
| Strong's | H8247 |
| Definition | Almond tree or its fruit (the almond); a deciduous tree of the genus Prunus that is notable for its early and conspicuous blossoming, often signifying watchfulness or eagerness in biblical imagery. The term can refer both to the tree and its edible nut. In poetic or symbolic contexts, sometimes used metaphorically for alertness or anticipation. |
Morphology HC/Ncmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and almonds |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8247-04
almond trees
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; masculine plural absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The masculine plural absolute noun שְׁקֵדִים denotes almond trees (or almonds), derived from the root meaning "to watch" due to the tree’s early, watchful blossoming. The plural form is preserved with "trees." |
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