שָׁקֵ֖ד
𐤔𐤒𐤃
shâqêd
of almond
Almond tree or its fruit (the almond); a deciduous tree of the genus Prunus that is notable for its early and conspicuous blossoming, often signifying watchfulness or eagerness in biblical imagery. The term can refer both to the tree and its edible nut. In poetic or symbolic contexts, sometimes used metaphorically for alertness or anticipation.
Jeremiah 1:11 · Word #12
Lexicon H8247
| Lemma | שָׁקֵד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤒𐤃 |
| Transliteration | shâqêd |
| Strong's | H8247 |
| Definition | Almond tree or its fruit (the almond); a deciduous tree of the genus Prunus that is notable for its early and conspicuous blossoming, often signifying watchfulness or eagerness in biblical imagery. The term can refer both to the tree and its edible nut. In poetic or symbolic contexts, sometimes used metaphorically for alertness or anticipation. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | of almond |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8247-02
almond tree
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | This masculine singular noun denotes the almond tree, named from the root שׁקד ('to watch, be vigilant') because of its early, watchful blossoming. The rendering preserves the singular form and reflects the root-derived identity of the tree. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
almond
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'almond tree' is too broad for this context, which refers specifically to the staff's material or type. 'Almond' fits the phrase 'staff of almond.' |