הַ/סִּפִּ֔ים
𐤄/𐤎𐤐𐤉𐤌
çaph
the thresholds
A container or receptacle, specifically a basin or bowl, usually large and used for collecting or holding liquids such as blood or water in ritual or domestic contexts; also, a threshold or entryway, particularly the floor-slab or step at the doorway to a house or building. The term can denote both a physical vessel and, by extension, the limiting boundary or entry point into a space.
Isaiah 6:4 · Word #3
Lexicon H5592
| Lemma | סַף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤐 |
| Transliteration | çaph |
| Strong's | H5592 |
| Definition | A container or receptacle, specifically a basin or bowl, usually large and used for collecting or holding liquids such as blood or water in ritual or domestic contexts; also, a threshold or entryway, particularly the floor-slab or step at the doorway to a house or building. The term can denote both a physical vessel and, by extension, the limiting boundary or entry point into a space. |
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 thresholds |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5592-04
the thresholds
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural absolute with definite article (הַסִּפִּים). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to enclose" or "to border," and denotes a boundary element such as a doorway slab. The masculine plural with definite article is preserved as "the thresholds." |
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