כִּ/בְר֣וֹשׁ
𐤊/𐤁𐤓𐤅𐤔
bᵉrôwsh
like a cypress
A species of coniferous tree, likely the cypress or juniper, valued for its durable timber and aromatic wood. In the Hebrew Bible, בְּרוֹשׁ (bᵉrôwsh) primarily denotes a tree known for its firm, straight wood, often used in construction and, by extension, objects made from its timber.
Hosea 14:9 · Word #10
Lexicon H1265
| Lemma | בְּרוֹשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤓𐤅𐤔 |
| Transliteration | bᵉrôwsh |
| Strong's | H1265 |
| Definition | A species of coniferous tree, likely the cypress or juniper, valued for its durable timber and aromatic wood. In the Hebrew Bible, בְּרוֹשׁ (bᵉrôwsh) primarily denotes a tree known for its firm, straight wood, often used in construction and, by extension, objects made from its timber. |
Morphology HR/Ncmsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | like a cypress |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1265-04
conifer tree
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun בְּרוֹשׁ denotes a specific species of evergreen conifer valued for its durable wood. Rendering it as "conifer tree" preserves its core botanical sense without narrowing it to an uncertain species such as cypress or juniper, and reflects its masculine singular absolute form. |
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