מַפֻּ֔חַ
𐤌𐤐𐤇
mappuach
the bellows
A device or instrument used to produce and direct a strong current of air, especially for the purpose of increasing the heat of a fire, commonly associated with metalworking (forge) contexts. The term specifically refers to 'bellows,' the apparatus for blowing air into a furnace or flame.
Jeremiah 6:29 · Word #2
Lexicon H4647
| Lemma | מַפֻּחַ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤐𐤇 |
| Transliteration | mappuach |
| Strong's | H4647 |
| Definition | A device or instrument used to produce and direct a strong current of air, especially for the purpose of increasing the heat of a fire, commonly associated with metalworking (forge) contexts. The term specifically refers to 'bellows,' the apparatus for blowing air into a furnace or flame. |
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 | the bellows |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4647-01
forge bellows
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, absolute state; instrumental formation from the root נפח. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun follows the instrumental pattern (מַקְטֵל), denoting a tool that performs the action of the root נָפַח ("to blow"). "Forge bellows" preserves the instrument sense and reflects its singular masculine absolute form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the bellows
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'The bellows' more directly and accurately fits SILEX and common usage in context, referring to the tool for blowing air to intensify the fire, rather than the slightly awkward 'forge bellows'. |