כְּ/ח֤וּט
𐤊/𐤇𐤅𐤈
chûwṭ
like a thread
A length of twisted fiber, typically referring to a string, thread, or cord, used in various contexts such as sewing, binding, and measuring. In some contexts, denotes a thin cord used for measuring distances, boundaries, or plots of land; in others, signifies a simple thread or string used for fastening or tying objects. Semantic range includes general threads, cords of various thicknesses, and functional roles such as threads in sewing, cords for boundaries, or lines for measurement or lot-casting.
Song of Songs 4:3 · Word #1
Lexicon H2339
| Lemma | חוּט |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤅𐤈 |
| Transliteration | chûwṭ |
| Strong's | H2339 |
| Definition | A length of twisted fiber, typically referring to a string, thread, or cord, used in various contexts such as sewing, binding, and measuring. In some contexts, denotes a thin cord used for measuring distances, boundaries, or plots of land; in others, signifies a simple thread or string used for fastening or tying objects. Semantic range includes general threads, cords of various thicknesses, and functional roles such as threads in sewing, cords for boundaries, or lines for measurement or lot-casting. |
Morphology HR/Ncmsc
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 | like a thread |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2339-03
like a twisted cord
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular noun in construct state (חוּט) with prefixed preposition כְּ ("like/as"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חוּט denotes something spun or twisted—a cord or thread. The prefixed כְּ adds the comparative sense "like," and the masculine singular construct form is preserved with a concise singular rendering. |
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