חָ֑דֶק
𐤇𐤃𐤒
chêdeq
of thorns
A type of prickly plant, specifically a brier or thorn; used to denote vegetation with stiff, sharp spines or thorns that may cause discomfort or injury upon contact. In biblical usage, the term often refers to wild, invasive plants that grow up in neglected or desolate areas, emphasizing their rough and harmful qualities.
Proverbs 15:19 · Word #4
Lexicon H2312
| Lemma | חֵדֶק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤃𐤒 |
| Transliteration | chêdeq |
| Strong's | H2312 |
| Definition | A type of prickly plant, specifically a brier or thorn; used to denote vegetation with stiff, sharp spines or thorns that may cause discomfort or injury upon contact. In biblical usage, the term often refers to wild, invasive plants that grow up in neglected or desolate areas, emphasizing their rough and harmful qualities. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of thorns |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2312-01
stinging brier
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the root sense of sharpness and stinging (חדק) while expressing the noun as a singular masculine plant form. "Brier" conveys a sharp, thorny growth, and "stinging" preserves the root’s piercing nuance. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of brier
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Changed 'stinging brier' to 'of brier' since the Hebrew construct implies 'hedge of brier/thorns.' English 'brier' captures the idea without adding 'stinging'; the emphasis is on barrier of thorns, not their quality here. |