נְדָנָֽ/הּ
𐤍𐤃𐤍/𐤄
nâdân
its sheath
A container or covering designed to receive and protect a sword; sheath or scabbard. Used specifically for the storage of a bladed weapon, typically a sword, in narrative or legal contexts. Refers to the item into which a sword is returned after use, emphasizing its function as a protective and retaining device.
1 Chronicles 21:27 · Word #7
Lexicon H5084
| Lemma | נָדָן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤍𐤃𐤍 |
| Transliteration | nâdân |
| Strong's | H5084 |
| Definition | A container or covering designed to receive and protect a sword; sheath or scabbard. Used specifically for the storage of a bladed weapon, typically a sword, in narrative or legal contexts. Refers to the item into which a sword is returned after use, emphasizing its function as a protective and retaining device. |
Morphology HNcmsc/Sp3fs
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 | its sheath |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5084-01
her sword-sheath
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state with 3rd feminine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a protective container specifically for a sword; the construct form with 3rd feminine singular suffix requires the possessive "her." "Sword-sheath" preserves the item’s defined function while reflecting the attached feminine singular possessor. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
its sheath
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'her sword-sheath' misgenders and over-specifies; the standard rendering is 'its sheath' to agree with English usage and context. |