מִזְבְּחֹתָ֔י/ו
𐤌𐤆𐤁𐤇𐤕𐤉/𐤅
mizbêach
his altars
A structure or raised place designated for making offerings or sacrifices, especially animal offerings, to a deity. The term מִזְבֵּחַ (mizbêach) refers to both simple earthen altars and elaborate constructed altars found in sanctuaries. Its usage encompasses private, clan, or national cultic contexts, and it often implies a site for ritual slaughter or burnt offerings in the service of YHWH or other deities.
Isaiah 36:7 · Word #16
Lexicon H4196
| Lemma | מִזְבֵּחַ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤆𐤁𐤇 |
| Transliteration | mizbêach |
| Strong's | H4196 |
| Definition | A structure or raised place designated for making offerings or sacrifices, especially animal offerings, to a deity. The term מִזְבֵּחַ (mizbêach) refers to both simple earthen altars and elaborate constructed altars found in sanctuaries. Its usage encompasses private, clan, or national cultic contexts, and it often implies a site for ritual slaughter or burnt offerings in the service of YHWH or other deities. |
Morphology HNcmpc/Sp3ms
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | his altars |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4196-19
his sacrifice-places
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural noun in construct state + 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מִזְבֵּחַ derives from זבח with the prefixed מִ־ indicating a place of action, meaning a place of slaughter/sacrifice. The plural construct with 3ms suffix is rendered "his," preserving masculine singular possession and plural number. |
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