שִׁשָּׁ֗ה
𐤔𐤔𐤄
shêsh
six
The cardinal number six, used to indicate quantities, order, or grouping of six in narrative, legal, and ritual contexts. Also forms the basis for derived words indicating 'sixth' (ordinal), and appears within compound numbers (e.g., sixteen).
1 Chronicles 25:3 · Word #9
Lexicon H8337
| Lemma | שֵׁשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤔 |
| Transliteration | shêsh |
| Strong's | H8337 |
| Definition | The cardinal number six, used to indicate quantities, order, or grouping of six in narrative, legal, and ritual contexts. Also forms the basis for derived words indicating 'sixth' (ordinal), and appears within compound numbers (e.g., sixteen). |
Morphology HAcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | c — Cardinal Number — Cardinal number |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | six |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8337-09
six
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, cardinal number; masculine singular; absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is the masculine singular absolute cardinal from the root שׁשׁ, denoting the quantity of six. The rendering "six" directly preserves the root’s numerical value without contextual adjustment. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
six
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 correctly renders the cardinal number used here for 'six' sons. |