חוֹמַ֣ת
𐤇𐤅𐤌𐤕
chôwmâh
the 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.
Nehemiah 2:17 · Word #18
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
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 | the wall |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2346-07
enclosing wall of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular, construct state (HNcfsc) from חוֹמָה. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from a root conveying the idea of joined or united structure, hence an enclosing defensive wall. The construct feminine singular form requires the rendering "of," indicating it governs a following noun. |
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