הָ/עֹפָֽרֶת
𐤄/𐤏𐤐𐤓𐤕
ʻôwphereth
the lead
A dense, bluish-gray metal identified as 'lead' used primarily in technical, economic, and ritual contexts in the Hebrew Bible. The term may also reference the appearance or properties of lead, such as its dull luster or weight. In some cases, it is contrasted with more precious metals to emphasize its relative insignificance or impurity.
Numbers 31:22 · Word #13
Lexicon H5777
| Lemma | עוֹפֶרֶת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤅𐤐𐤓𐤕 |
| Transliteration | ʻôwphereth |
| Strong's | H5777 |
| Definition | A dense, bluish-gray metal identified as 'lead' used primarily in technical, economic, and ritual contexts in the Hebrew Bible. The term may also reference the appearance or properties of lead, such as its dull luster or weight. In some cases, it is contrasted with more precious metals to emphasize its relative insignificance or impurity. |
Morphology HTd/Ncfsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the lead |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5777-01
the dusty-metal (lead)
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular absolute with definite article (הָ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עוֹפֶרֶת derives from the root עפר (“dust”), highlighting the metal’s dusty, earthy appearance. Rendering it as “the dusty-metal (lead)” preserves both the definite article and the root connection while identifying the specific metal denoted. |
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