סֵ֔פֶר
𐤎𐤐𐤓
çêpher
book
An inscribed document or written record, typically in the form of a scroll or letter; encompasses any physical or conceptual writing, including legal documents, official records, correspondence, and literary compositions. It can refer either to the object (a written document, book, or scroll) or to the act or product of writing as a record or message.
Genesis 5:1 · Word #2
Lexicon H5612
| Lemma | סֵפֶר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤐𐤓 |
| Transliteration | çêpher |
| Strong's | H5612 |
| Definition | An inscribed document or written record, typically in the form of a scroll or letter; encompasses any physical or conceptual writing, including legal documents, official records, correspondence, and literary compositions. It can refer either to the object (a written document, book, or scroll) or to the act or product of writing as a record or message. |
Morphology HNcmsc
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 | book |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5612-14
written record of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | Derived from the root ספר (“to recount, record, write”), סֵפֶר denotes the product of recording—a written document or record. The masculine singular construct state requires a relational sense, hence “record of.” |
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