לְ/מַסֵּכָֽה
𐤋/𐤌𐤎𐤊𐤄
maççêkâh
a molten image
A molten image, idol, or object formed from poured metal, especially as an object of worship; also, in some contexts, a covering or veil made by a pouring or weaving process. Primarily denotes a cast or molded image (often of a deity), but may also refer to the act or result of pouring in ritual contexts (libation), or, less commonly, a spread covering.
Psalms 106:19 · Word #5
Lexicon H4541
| Lemma | מַסֵּכָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤎𐤊𐤄 |
| Transliteration | maççêkâh |
| Strong's | H4541 |
| Definition | A molten image, idol, or object formed from poured metal, especially as an object of worship; also, in some contexts, a covering or veil made by a pouring or weaving process. Primarily denotes a cast or molded image (often of a deity), but may also refer to the act or result of pouring in ritual contexts (libation), or, less commonly, a spread covering. |
Morphology HR/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 | a molten image |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4541-02
poured-metal image
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מַסֵּכָה derives from the root נסך ('to pour, cast'), denoting something formed by pouring—specifically a metal image cast in a mold. "Poured-metal image" preserves the root sense of pouring while reflecting the feminine singular absolute noun form. |
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