הֶ/עָצֶ֖ה
𐤄/𐤏𐤑𐤄
ʻâtseh
the backbone
The physiological backbone or spinal column, denoting the rigid structure in vertebrates that provides support and firmness to the body. The term specifically refers to the anatomical spine rather than metaphorical uses. It occurs in contexts describing the human or animal body, emphasizing structural integrity and strength derived from the spine.
Leviticus 3:9 · Word #10
Lexicon H6096
| Lemma | עָצֶה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤑𐤄 |
| Transliteration | ʻâtseh |
| Strong's | H6096 |
| Definition | The physiological backbone or spinal column, denoting the rigid structure in vertebrates that provides support and firmness to the body. The term specifically refers to the anatomical spine rather than metaphorical uses. It occurs in contexts describing the human or animal body, emphasizing structural integrity and strength derived from the spine. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the backbone |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6096-01
backbone
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from a root meaning "to be firm/strong" and denotes the rigid anatomical structure that gives bodily support. "Backbone" captures the concrete physiological spine as a singular masculine noun in the absolute state. |
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