זָ֭הָב
𐤆𐤄𐤁
zahav
gold
from an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky; gold(-en), fair weather.
Proverbs 20:15 · Word #2
Lexicon H2091
| Lemma | זָהָב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤆𐤄𐤁 |
| Transliteration | zâhâb |
| Strong's | H2091 |
| In-context | gold |
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 |
SIBI-P1 H2091-22
shimmering gold
| Root | זהב (z-h-b) |
| Core Meanings | shimmering, gleaming, brilliance, radiant yellow luster |
| Semantic Range | literal gold (the precious metal), gold objects, gold plating or ornamentation, figuratively something golden in color such as oil or radiant sky, symbolic wealth or splendor. |
| Conceptual Significance | Gold signifies purity, kingship, wealth, divine glory, and sacred craftsmanship in the biblical text. It is prominently associated with the tabernacle and temple furnishings, royal splendor, and the enduring value of what is precious and refined. |
| Morphological Notes | Common masculine singular noun in the absolute state; typically a mass noun though grammatically singular. No pronominal suffix in this form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun is masculine singular absolute (HNcmsa), so it is rendered as a singular mass noun in English. "Shimmering gold" preserves the core idea of radiance and gleam embedded in the root זהב, rather than treating it as a mere material term. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root זהב (shimmering, gleaming, brilliance, radiant yellow luster)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H2091-01 |
bazahav | in the shimmering-gold |
H2091-02 |
bezahav | with gold |
H1722-03 |
dehav | gold |
Word Usage (389 occurrences of H2091)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 2:11 | הַ/זָּהָֽב | hazahav | the gold |
| Genesis 2:12 | וּֽ/זֲהַ֛ב | uzahav | and gold |
| Genesis 13:2 | וּ/בַ/זָּהָֽב | uvazahav | and in gold |