בָּ/אֲבָנִ֖ים
𐤁/𐤀𐤁𐤍𐤉𐤌
ʼeben
with stones
A solid piece of mineral matter, 'stone' in a physical or symbolic sense. Commonly refers to naturally occurring stones used in construction, markers, tools, or cultic contexts. In the Hebrew Bible, 'אֶבֶן' functions as a general term for a stone or rock, but also carries extended meanings, including a precious stone, an object for weighing (weight), or a term for a building component. In poetic and metaphorical contexts, can denote firmness, durability, or foundational quality. The word is also used idiomatically (e.g., 'stone of stumbling').
Numbers 15:36 · Word #10
Lexicon H68
| Lemma | אֶבֶן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤁𐤍 |
| Transliteration | ʼeben |
| Strong's | H68 |
| Definition | A solid piece of mineral matter, 'stone' in a physical or symbolic sense. Commonly refers to naturally occurring stones used in construction, markers, tools, or cultic contexts. In the Hebrew Bible, 'אֶבֶן' functions as a general term for a stone or rock, but also carries extended meanings, including a precious stone, an object for weighing (weight), or a term for a building component. In poetic and metaphorical contexts, can denote firmness, durability, or foundational quality. The word is also used idiomatically (e.g., 'stone of stumbling'). |
Morphology HRd/Ncfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | with stones |
SIBI-P1 Translation H68-09
in the building-stones
| Morphological Notes | Preposition ב + definite article + noun, common feminine plural absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אֲבָנִים is the feminine plural of אֶבֶן, derived from בנה, reflecting stones as foundational building materials. The prefixed בָּ indicates "in the," preserving both the preposition and definiteness in this plural form. |
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