מִזְרָק֣וֹת
𐤌𐤆𐤓𐤒𐤅𐤕
mizrâq
basins
A large, shallow bowl or basin, typically made of metal (bronze, gold, or silver), used for holding and pouring sacrificial blood or other liquids in cultic and temple rituals. The term refers specifically to temple vessels employed for sprinkling or casting blood as part of the ritual procedures at the altar, but can also indicate similar vessels for other sacred or ceremonial uses.
Nehemiah 7:69 · Word #12
Lexicon H4219
| Lemma | מִזְרָק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤆𐤓𐤒 |
| Transliteration | mizrâq |
| Strong's | H4219 |
| Definition | A large, shallow bowl or basin, typically made of metal (bronze, gold, or silver), used for holding and pouring sacrificial blood or other liquids in cultic and temple rituals. The term refers specifically to temple vessels employed for sprinkling or casting blood as part of the ritual procedures at the altar, but can also indicate similar vessels for other sacred or ceremonial uses. |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | basins |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4219-07
sprinkling basins
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun, absolute state; instrumental mem-prefix noun from the root זרק. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מִזְרָק is an instrumental formation from זרק, indicating a vessel used for sprinkling or scattering. The plural absolute form מִזְרָקוֹת is rendered "sprinkling basins" to preserve both the root action and the masculine plural morphology. |
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