בְרִ֛יחַ
𐤁𐤓𐤉𐤇
bᵉrîyach
bars
A rigid bar or bolt used to secure doors, gates, or chests; in architectural contexts, a crossbar that fastens or reinforces structures (especially the frames or boards of the Tabernacle). In rare contexts, refers to something that escapes or flees, as a figurative or secondary sense.
Jeremiah 49:31 · Word #13
Lexicon H1280
| Lemma | בְּרִיחַ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤓𐤉𐤇 |
| Transliteration | bᵉrîyach |
| Strong's | H1280 |
| Definition | A rigid bar or bolt used to secure doors, gates, or chests; in architectural contexts, a crossbar that fastens or reinforces structures (especially the frames or boards of the Tabernacle). In rare contexts, refers to something that escapes or flees, as a figurative or secondary sense. |
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 | bars |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1280-17
securing bar
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun בְּרִיחַ derives from the root ברח but denotes a rigid bar or bolt that moves or slides to secure an entryway. "Securing bar" reflects its architectural function while preserving the underlying notion of movement inherent in the root. |
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