עֹפֶ֖רֶת
𐤏𐤐𐤓𐤕
ʻôwphereth
of lead
A dense, bluish-gray metal identified as 'lead' used primarily in technical, economic, and ritual contexts in the Hebrew Bible. The term may also reference the appearance or properties of lead, such as its dull luster or weight. In some cases, it is contrasted with more precious metals to emphasize its relative insignificance or impurity.
Zechariah 5:7 · Word #3
Lexicon H5777
| Lemma | עוֹפֶרֶת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤅𐤐𐤓𐤕 |
| Transliteration | ʻôwphereth |
| Strong's | H5777 |
| Definition | A dense, bluish-gray metal identified as 'lead' used primarily in technical, economic, and ritual contexts in the Hebrew Bible. The term may also reference the appearance or properties of lead, such as its dull luster or weight. In some cases, it is contrasted with more precious metals to emphasize its relative insignificance or impurity. |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of lead |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5777-05
dust-metal lead
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes lead, a metal named from the root עפר due to its dusty, earthy appearance or ore. Rendering it "dust-metal lead" preserves the root connection while reflecting its identity as a singular feminine noun in absolute form. |
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