צֶאֱלִ֥ים
𐤑𐤀𐤋𐤉𐤌
tseʼel
lotus plants
A type of tree, most likely the lotus tree (Ziziphus spina-christi) or a similar species noted for its slender growth and ability to provide shade. In biblical context, the term refers primarily to the tree's physical qualities, such as its form, slenderness, and capacity to offer shelter or shade.
Job 40:21 · Word #2
Lexicon H6628
| Lemma | צֶאֶל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤀𐤋 |
| Transliteration | tseʼel |
| Strong's | H6628 |
| Definition | A type of tree, most likely the lotus tree (Ziziphus spina-christi) or a similar species noted for its slender growth and ability to provide shade. In biblical context, the term refers primarily to the tree's physical qualities, such as its form, slenderness, and capacity to offer shelter or shade. |
Morphology HNcmpa
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 | lotus plants |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6628-01
slender shade-trees
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine plural absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The plural noun form denotes multiple trees characterized by slenderness and their shade-giving quality, reflecting the root idea of slim form and the known botanical identification. The masculine plural absolute is preserved by the English plural "trees." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
slender shade-trees
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately reflects the Hebrew with a contextually appropriate rendering, in line with the SILEX definition and context. No adjustment needed. |