encircling-crown of
| Root | עטר (ʿ-ṭ-r) |
| Core Meanings | to surround, encircle, crown, adorn, encompass with honor |
| Semantic Range | royal crown, ceremonial headdress, wreath, symbol of honor or authority, metaphorical ornament (e.g., wisdom, children, righteousness) |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical thought, the crown signifies honor, authority, and bestowed dignity. It represents both royal sovereignty and metaphorical reward—such as wisdom or faithful offspring—depicting honor as something that encircles and elevates a person. |
| Morphological Notes | Common feminine singular noun in construct state (HNcfsc) from עֲטָרָה; the construct form links it to a following genitive ("crown of …"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root עטר meaning "to surround" or "to crown," conveying the idea of something that encircles as an ornament or honor. The form is feminine singular in construct (cfsc), which is reflected by the singular "crown" and the construct relationship expressed by "of," indicating it governs a following noun. |
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