הַ/חֲנֻטִ֑ים
𐤄/𐤇𐤍𐤈𐤉𐤌
chânaṭ
the embalmed
To treat with aromatic substances, primarily referring to the process of embalming a body with spices and preservatives; by extension, to anoint or preserve with spices. In some contexts, to prepare (produce) for ripening or maturation with aromatic application, though this sense is rare and contextually debated.
Genesis 50:3 · Word #9
Lexicon H2590
| Lemma | חָנַט |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤍𐤈 |
| Transliteration | chânaṭ |
| Strong's | H2590 |
| Definition | To treat with aromatic substances, primarily referring to the process of embalming a body with spices and preservatives; by extension, to anoint or preserve with spices. In some contexts, to prepare (produce) for ripening or maturation with aromatic application, though this sense is rare and contextually debated. |
Morphology HTd/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 | the embalmed |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2590-02
the embalmed ones
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural absolute noun (passive form) with definite article; derived from the root חנט. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form חֲנֻטִים is a masculine plural passive form derived from חנט, denoting those who have been treated with aromatic substances. Rendering it as "the embalmed ones" preserves the passive sense, the plural number, and the definite article. |
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