כְבָשִׂים֙
𐤊𐤁𐤔𐤉𐤌
kebes
male lambs
Young male sheep, specifically a lamb, often designated for ritual use or sacrifice; in some contexts refers more generally to sheep used in sacrificial contexts rather than simply any young sheep. The term frequently denotes a male lamb of the first year in sacrificial law, but can also function more generally for a young sheep.
Leviticus 14:10 · Word #5
Lexicon H3532
| Lemma | כֶּבֶשׂ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤁𐤔 |
| Transliteration | kebes |
| Strong's | H3532 |
| Definition | Young male sheep, specifically a lamb, often designated for ritual use or sacrifice; in some contexts refers more generally to sheep used in sacrificial contexts rather than simply any young sheep. The term frequently denotes a male lamb of the first year in sacrificial law, but can also function more generally for a young sheep. |
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 | male lambs |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3532-07
young male lambs
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; masculine plural absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun כֶּבֶשׂ denotes a young male sheep, often of the first year and frequently used in sacrificial contexts. The plural masculine absolute form כְבָשִׂים is rendered "young male lambs" to preserve both gender and number while reflecting its specific semantic range (never a ram or female). |
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