מִזְבֵּ֔חַ
𐤌𐤆𐤁𐤇
mizbêach
altar
A structure or raised place designated for making offerings or sacrifices, especially animal offerings, to a deity. The term מִזְבֵּחַ (mizbêach) refers to both simple earthen altars and elaborate constructed altars found in sanctuaries. Its usage encompasses private, clan, or national cultic contexts, and it often implies a site for ritual slaughter or burnt offerings in the service of YHWH or other deities.
Joshua 22:16 · Word #19
Lexicon H4196
| Lemma | מִזְבֵּחַ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤆𐤁𐤇 |
| Transliteration | mizbêach |
| Strong's | H4196 |
| Definition | A structure or raised place designated for making offerings or sacrifices, especially animal offerings, to a deity. The term מִזְבֵּחַ (mizbêach) refers to both simple earthen altars and elaborate constructed altars found in sanctuaries. Its usage encompasses private, clan, or national cultic contexts, and it often implies a site for ritual slaughter or burnt offerings in the service of YHWH or other deities. |
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 | altar |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4196-13
sacrifice-place
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state; place-noun formed with prefixed מִ- from the verbal root זבח. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מִזְבֵּחַ is formed with the מִ-prefix indicating a place associated with the root זבח (to slaughter/sacrifice). "Sacrifice-place" preserves the root action and reflects its function as the designated site for ritual slaughter and offering. |
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