שְׁחָקִ֥ים
𐤔𐤇𐤒𐤉𐤌
shachaq
the skies
Fine particulate matter; dust or powder resulting from pulverization; by extension, a visual manifestation in the atmosphere, such as clouds or the vaulted sky. In poetry and parallel language, used to denote both tangible fine dust and the heavens, sometimes emphasizing the expanse above for its ethereal or transient qualities (clouds, sky, heavens).
Psalms 57:11 · Word #7
Lexicon H7834
| Lemma | שַׁחַק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤇𐤒 |
| Transliteration | shachaq |
| Strong's | H7834 |
| Definition | Fine particulate matter; dust or powder resulting from pulverization; by extension, a visual manifestation in the atmosphere, such as clouds or the vaulted sky. In poetry and parallel language, used to denote both tangible fine dust and the heavens, sometimes emphasizing the expanse above for its ethereal or transient qualities (clouds, sky, heavens). |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the skies |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7834-04
fine dusts
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine plural, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to pulverize," denoting particulate matter produced by crushing. The masculine plural absolute form is reflected in the plural "dusts," preserving the sense of multiple expanses or accumulations of fine particles. |
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