חֶלְבְּ/הֶ֑ן
𐤇𐤋𐤁/𐤄𐤍
cheleb
their fat
Fat, specifically the fat portions of animals, especially those offered in sacrificial contexts; by extension, the best or most valuable part of something, as in produce, crops, or possessions. The term typically denotes the choice or richest portions both literally (in animal fat) and metaphorically (best portions in general).
Leviticus 8:16 · Word #15
Lexicon H2459
| Lemma | חֶלֶב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤋𐤁 |
| Transliteration | cheleb |
| Strong's | H2459 |
| Definition | Fat, specifically the fat portions of animals, especially those offered in sacrificial contexts; by extension, the best or most valuable part of something, as in produce, crops, or possessions. The term typically denotes the choice or richest portions both literally (in animal fat) and metaphorically (best portions in general). |
Morphology HNcmsc/Sp3fp
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 | their fat |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2459-06
their fat-portion
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun in construct state (חֶלֶב) with 3rd person feminine plural pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֶלֶב denotes animal fat, especially the rich sacrificial portions, and by extension the choicest part. The construct form with a 3rd feminine plural suffix yields "their fat-portion," preserving both the singular noun and the plural feminine possession. |
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