חֽוֹמָתָ֔/הּ
𐤇𐤅𐤌𐤕/𐤄
chôwmâh
her-wall
A structure of stone, brick, or other material raised to enclose, protect, or separate an area, most commonly referring to the defensive walls of a city or fortification. The term can also denote any large, dividing wall, including those of houses, vineyards, or enclosures. Sometimes used metaphorically for protection or separation.
Nahum 2:6 · Word #7
Lexicon H2346
| Lemma | חוֹמָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤅𐤌𐤄 |
| Transliteration | chôwmâh |
| Strong's | H2346 |
| Definition | A structure of stone, brick, or other material raised to enclose, protect, or separate an area, most commonly referring to the defensive walls of a city or fortification. The term can also denote any large, dividing wall, including those of houses, vineyards, or enclosures. Sometimes used metaphorically for protection or separation. |
Morphology HNcfsc/Sp3fs
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | her-wall |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2346-08
her enclosing wall
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun in construct state with 3rd feminine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חוֹמָה denotes a wall formed by joined materials, reflecting the root idea of joining and enclosing. The construct form with a 3rd feminine singular suffix requires the rendering "her," preserving both possession and feminine singular morphology. |
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