כִּ֫סְלָ֥/ם
𐤊𐤎𐤋/𐤌
keçel
their hope
The fleshy part of the lower back or loin; by extension, the loins as the seat of physical strength. Figuratively, it is used for inner self-confidence or reliance (i.e., a sense of inward security or hope), and negatively for folly or lack of sound judgment. The word can refer both to the anatomical region and to abstract qualities associated with that part (strength, confidence, or, conversely, self-delusion or folly), depending on context.
Psalms 78:7 · Word #3
Lexicon H3689
| Lemma | כֶּסֶל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤎𐤋 |
| Transliteration | keçel |
| Strong's | H3689 |
| Definition | The fleshy part of the lower back or loin; by extension, the loins as the seat of physical strength. Figuratively, it is used for inner self-confidence or reliance (i.e., a sense of inward security or hope), and negatively for folly or lack of sound judgment. The word can refer both to the anatomical region and to abstract qualities associated with that part (strength, confidence, or, conversely, self-delusion or folly), depending on context. |
Morphology HNcmsc/Sp3mp
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | their hope |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3689-05
their loin
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular construct + 3rd person masculine plural pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning firmness or robustness, referring concretely to the fleshy lower back or loin as the seat of strength. The masculine singular construct with a 3rd person masculine plural suffix is preserved as “their loin.” |
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