לֶֽחֱיָ֔/הּ
𐤋𐤇𐤉/𐤄
lecheyah
her cheeks
from an unused root meaning to be soft; the cheek (from its fleshiness); hence, the jaw-bone; cheek (bone), jaw (bone).
Lamentations 1:2 · Word #6
Lexicon H3895
| Lemma | לְחִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤋𐤇𐤉 |
| Transliteration | lᵉchîy |
| Strong's | H3895 |
| In-context | her cheeks |
Morphology HNcbsc/Sp3fs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
SIBI-P1 H3895-09
her fleshy cheek
| Root | לחי (l-ḥ-y) |
| Core Meanings | softness, fleshy prominence, cheek, jaw |
| Semantic Range | cheek, jaw, jawbone (of a human or animal), the side of the face |
| Conceptual Significance | The cheek in biblical literature can signify vulnerability, shame, affection, or honor in interpersonal actions (e.g., striking the cheek as insult). The jawbone is also notable in narrative contexts (such as Samson’s weapon), highlighting both anatomical and symbolic dimensions. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun common feminine singular in construct form with a 3rd feminine singular pronominal suffix ("her"). Though dual forms can denote both cheeks, this form is singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun לְחִי denotes the cheek or jaw, likely deriving from a root idea of softness or fleshy prominence. The morphology (noun feminine singular construct with 3fs suffix) requires a singular form with the possessive "her," hence "her fleshy cheek," preserving both the root nuance and the grammatical features. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root לחי (softness, fleshy prominence, cheek, jaw)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H3896-01 |
balechi | in the Jawbone (Lehi) |
H3896-02 |
lechi | Jawbone |
H7437-01 |
lechi | jawbone |
Word Usage (21 occurrences of H3895)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 18:3 | וְ/הַ/לְּחָיַ֖יִם | vehalechayayim | and the cheeks |
| Judges 15:15 | לְחִֽי | lechi | a jawbone |
| Judges 15:16 | בִּ/לְחִ֣י | bilechi | with the jawbone |