וּ/בַרְזֶֽל
𐤅/𐤁𐤓𐤆𐤋
barzel
and iron
A naturally occurring metallic element, iron; in the Hebrew Bible, refers to the substance itself as a metal used in tools, weapons, chains, and architecture, as well as to iron objects by metonymy. The term encompasses both raw iron and manufactured iron implements. In some contexts, it connotes hardness, strength, or resistance due to iron's physical properties.
Psalms 107:10 · Word #6
Lexicon H1270
| Lemma | בַּרְזֶל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤓𐤆𐤋 |
| Transliteration | barzel |
| Strong's | H1270 |
| Definition | A naturally occurring metallic element, iron; in the Hebrew Bible, refers to the substance itself as a metal used in tools, weapons, chains, and architecture, as well as to iron objects by metonymy. The term encompasses both raw iron and manufactured iron implements. In some contexts, it connotes hardness, strength, or resistance due to iron's physical properties. |
Morphology HC/Ncmsa
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 | and iron |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1270-08
and iron
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וּ + masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun בַּרְזֶל denotes iron as a hard, strong metal substance. The prefixed וּ adds the conjunction "and," and the masculine singular absolute form is reflected simply as "iron." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and iron
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'and iron' matches the surface and meaning of וּבַרְזֶל exactly. No adjustment necessary. |