כַּ/חֲבַצָּֽלֶת
𐤊/𐤇𐤁𐤑𐤋𐤕
chăbatstseleth
as the crocus
A flowering plant, specifically the chăbatstseleth, referenced as a symbol of beauty and delicacy in Hebrew poetry. The precise botanical identification remains uncertain, but it most likely denotes a wildflower such as the meadow-saffron (Colchicum variegatum) or a crocus. Lexically, the word refers to a distinctive, visually striking flower known for its attractiveness.
Isaiah 35:1 · Word #7
Lexicon H2261
| Lemma | חֲבַצֶּלֶת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤁𐤑𐤋𐤕 |
| Transliteration | chăbatstseleth |
| Strong's | H2261 |
| Definition | A flowering plant, specifically the chăbatstseleth, referenced as a symbol of beauty and delicacy in Hebrew poetry. The precise botanical identification remains uncertain, but it most likely denotes a wildflower such as the meadow-saffron (Colchicum variegatum) or a crocus. Lexically, the word refers to a distinctive, visually striking flower known for its attractiveness. |
Morphology HR/Ncfsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | as the crocus |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2261-02
splendid wildflower
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term denotes a specific, visually striking wildflower of uncertain identification, associated with beauty and delicacy. "Splendid wildflower" preserves its poetic emphasis on attractiveness while reflecting its singular feminine noun form. |
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