יַלֶּ֔פֶת
𐤉𐤋𐤐𐤕
yalefet
scurvy
from an unused root apparently meaning to stick or scrape; scurf or tetter; scabbed.
H3217
Leviticus 21:20 · Word #11
Lexicon H3217
| Lemma | יַלֶּפֶת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤋𐤐𐤕 |
| Transliteration | yallepheth |
| Strong's | H3217 |
| In-context | scurvy |
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 |
SIBI-P1 H3217-01
a clinging scurf
| Root | ילף (y-l-p) |
| Core Meanings | to stick, cling, adhere; to scrape, scurf over |
| Semantic Range | scurf, scab, tetter, eruptive skin disease, crusted skin condition |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical contexts, such skin conditions are often listed among covenantal curses or afflictions, symbolizing physical impurity and divine judgment. The idea of a "clinging" disease underscores both its stubborn persistence and its visible, defiling character within Israel’s purity framework. |
| Morphological Notes | Common feminine singular noun in the absolute state (HNcfsa); occurs twice. No pronominal suffix or definite article is present in the form provided. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "a clinging scurf" preserves the apparent root sense of sticking or adhering, reflecting a skin condition that clings or crusts onto the body. The form is a common feminine singular absolute noun (HNcfsa), so it is rendered as a singular noun without possessive or definite marking, matching the Hebrew grammar. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Word Usage (2 occurrences of H3217)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 21:20 | יַלֶּ֔פֶת | yalefet | scurvy |
| Leviticus 22:22 | יַלֶּ֔פֶת | yalefet | scab |