הַ/פְּסִילִים֙
𐤄/𐤐𐤎𐤉𐤋𐤉𐤌
pᵉçîyl
the idols/quarries
A carved image, sculpture, or idol—typically an object made of wood, stone, or metal that is fashioned by human hands for religious or cultic purposes. In biblical usage, פְּסִיל refers specifically to an image produced by chiseling or carving, especially in the context of idols representing deities worshipped by individuals or nations in opposition to Yahwistic monotheism.
Judges 3:19 · Word #4
Lexicon H6456
| Lemma | פְּסִיל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤎𐤉𐤋 |
| Transliteration | pᵉçîyl |
| Strong's | H6456 |
| Definition | A carved image, sculpture, or idol—typically an object made of wood, stone, or metal that is fashioned by human hands for religious or cultic purposes. In biblical usage, פְּסִיל refers specifically to an image produced by chiseling or carving, especially in the context of idols representing deities worshipped by individuals or nations in opposition to Yahwistic monotheism. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmpa
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 | the idols/quarries |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6456-04
the carved idols
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common masculine plural absolute with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to carve," denoting objects produced by chiseling. The masculine plural with definite article is reflected in "the carved idols," preserving both plurality and definiteness while retaining the root sense of carved objects used cultically. |
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