אֹטֵ֣ם
𐤀𐤈𐤌
otem
shuts
a primitive root; to close (the lips or ears); by analology to contract (a window by bevelled jambs); narrow, shut, stop.
H331
Proverbs 21:13 · Word #1
Lexicon H331
| Lemma | אָטַם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤈𐤌 |
| Transliteration | ʼâṭam |
| Strong's | H331 |
| In-context | shuts |
Morphology HVqrmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | r — Participle Active — The one doing the action |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H331-02
one who shuts
| Root | אטם (ʾ-ṭ-m) |
| Core Meanings | closing, shutting, sealing, stopping up, obstructing |
| Semantic Range | to shut or close (lips, ears, doors), to stop up, to seal off, to obstruct access, to close oneself off from hearing or compassion |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, shutting—especially of ears or lips—often symbolizes deliberate refusal to hear, speak, or respond. The term can convey moral or spiritual insensitivity, highlighting the ethical dimension of closing oneself off from truth, justice, or the cry of the needy. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, active participle, masculine singular, absolute (HVqrmsa). The participle functions substantivally, describing a person characterized by the action of shutting or closing. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a Qal active participle masculine singular absolute, indicating an ongoing or characteristic action. "One who shuts" preserves the participial sense (an acting subject) and reflects the simple active force of the Qal stem while maintaining masculine singular agreement. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root אטם (closing, shutting, sealing, stopping up, obstructing)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H331-01 |
atumot | shut ones |
Word Usage (8 occurrences of H331)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 6:4 | אֲטֻמִֽים | atumim | latticed |
| Isaiah 33:15 | אֹטֵ֤ם | otem | stops |
| Ezekiel 40:16 | אֲטֻמ֣וֹת | atumot | closed |