יְסוֹד֙
𐤉𐤎𐤅𐤃
yᵉçôwd
the base
A structure's foundation stone or base upon which something is constructed; figuratively, a fundamental principle or established support of a system, group, or idea. Most often refers to the physical base of buildings, city walls, or altar constructions, but can also be used metaphorically for the basis or organizing core of something non-material.
Leviticus 4:7 · Word #21
Lexicon H3247
| Lemma | יְסוֹד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤎𐤅𐤃 |
| Transliteration | yᵉçôwd |
| Strong's | H3247 |
| Definition | A structure's foundation stone or base upon which something is constructed; figuratively, a fundamental principle or established support of a system, group, or idea. Most often refers to the physical base of buildings, city walls, or altar constructions, but can also be used metaphorically for the basis or organizing core of something non-material. |
Morphology HNcmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the base |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3247-04
foundation-of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from יסד, denoting that which is laid down as a base. The construct singular form is reflected by the bound expression "foundation-of," indicating it stands in relationship to a following noun. |
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