הַ/סְּעִפִּים֒
𐤄/𐤎𐤏𐤐𐤉𐤌
çâʻiph
opinions/branches
A divided thought, sentiment, or opinion; the condition or act of being split or divided, particularly in inner thoughts or mental disposition. Often used to convey a sense of inner division, vacillation, or uncertainty in one's mind or attitudes.
1 Kings 18:21 · Word #13
Lexicon H5587
| Lemma | סָעִף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤏𐤐 |
| Transliteration | çâʻiph |
| Strong's | H5587 |
| Definition | A divided thought, sentiment, or opinion; the condition or act of being split or divided, particularly in inner thoughts or mental disposition. Often used to convey a sense of inner division, vacillation, or uncertainty in one's mind or attitudes. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | opinions/branches |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5587-02
the divided thoughts
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural absolute with definite article (הַ); from סָעִף. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to split or divide," and in the plural denotes multiple instances of inner division. The definite article and masculine plural absolute form are reflected in "the divided thoughts." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the divided thoughts
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately reflects the Hebrew term's nuance of internal division or vacillation. No adjustment needed. |