מַסֵּכָ֔ה
𐤌𐤎𐤊𐤄
maççêkâh
of cast metal
A molten image, idol, or object formed from poured metal, especially as an object of worship; also, in some contexts, a covering or veil made by a pouring or weaving process. Primarily denotes a cast or molded image (often of a deity), but may also refer to the act or result of pouring in ritual contexts (libation), or, less commonly, a spread covering.
Leviticus 19:4 · Word #6
Lexicon H4541
| Lemma | מַסֵּכָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤎𐤊𐤄 |
| Transliteration | maççêkâh |
| Strong's | H4541 |
| Definition | A molten image, idol, or object formed from poured metal, especially as an object of worship; also, in some contexts, a covering or veil made by a pouring or weaving process. Primarily denotes a cast or molded image (often of a deity), but may also refer to the act or result of pouring in ritual contexts (libation), or, less commonly, a spread covering. |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of cast metal |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4541-03
cast-metal image
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes something formed by pouring, especially molten metal poured into a mold; "cast-metal image" preserves the root idea of pouring/casting and reflects the concrete result of that action. The feminine singular absolute form is represented by a singular concrete noun. |
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