כַּ֤ד
𐤊𐤃
kad
jar-of
A large container, typically of clay or earthenware, used for storing, carrying, or pouring liquids such as water or wine, and sometimes grains or other provisions. In most contexts in the Hebrew Bible, 'kad' refers specifically to a substantial jar or pitcher with handles, used in domestic or communal settings for drawing water from wells or for storage.
okati "container" (Kwanyama) · okati "vessel" (Herero) · okati "pot (reported in some lexical lists)" (Umbundu) +3 more1 Kings 17:14 · Word #7
Lexicon H3537
| Lemma | כַּד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤃 |
| Transliteration | kad |
| Strong's | H3537 |
| Definition | A large container, typically of clay or earthenware, used for storing, carrying, or pouring liquids such as water or wine, and sometimes grains or other provisions. In most contexts in the Hebrew Bible, 'kad' refers specifically to a substantial jar or pitcher with handles, used in domestic or communal settings for drawing water from wells or for storage. |
Morphology HNcfsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | jar-of |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3537-03
earthenware jar of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a substantial clay jar used for storing or drawing liquids. The construct singular form is reflected by the relational sense "of," indicating it governs a following noun. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
earthenware jar of
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | The context supports 'earthenware jar of' as an accurate and specific rendering. |
Bantu Hebrew
כַּ֤ד (kad) — A large container, typically of clay or earthenware, used for storing, carrying, or pouring liquids such as water or wine, and sometimes grains or other provisions. In most contexts in the Hebrew Bible, 'kad' refers specifically to a substantial jar or pitcher with handles, used in domestic or communal settings for drawing water from wells or for storage.
| Word | Meaning | Language |
|---|---|---|
| okati | container | Kwanyama |
| okati | vessel | Herero |
| okati | pot (reported in some lexical lists) | Umbundu |
| nkadi | pot, water pot | Fiote (Bobangi, related Kongo variety) |
| nkadi | pot (type of clay vessel, rare/archaic) | Kimbundu |