וְ/ח֥וּג
𐤅/𐤇𐤅𐤂
chûwg
and circle
A circle, disk, or round shape; specifically refers to a circular or spherical boundary, such as the horizon or vault of the heavens, and in poetic texts may connote the concept of circuit or enclosure. The word can describe both abstract circles (e.g., the celestial horizon) and concrete circular objects or drawings.
Job 22:14 · Word #6
Lexicon H2329
| Lemma | חוּג |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤅𐤂 |
| Transliteration | chûwg |
| Strong's | H2329 |
| Definition | A circle, disk, or round shape; specifically refers to a circular or spherical boundary, such as the horizon or vault of the heavens, and in poetic texts may connote the concept of circuit or enclosure. The word can describe both abstract circles (e.g., the celestial horizon) and concrete circular objects or drawings. |
Morphology HC/Ncmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and circle |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2329-02
circle-boundary of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular construct (Ncmsc); from חוג, indicating a circular boundary in construct relation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to draw a circle" or "to encircle," and denotes the resulting circular boundary or circuit. The construct singular form is reflected by "of," indicating it governs a following noun. |
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