בָּ/אֲפֵ֖ר
𐤁/𐤀𐤐𐤓
ʼăphêr
with ashes
A kind of head covering or headdress, specifically a turban or wrap worn on the head. The sense is distinct from ashes (אֵפֶר), although the words are related etymologically. In its only biblical occurrence, it denotes a prestigious or ornamented headpiece, likely worn as a sign of status or honor rather than for mourning.
1 Kings 20:38 · Word #8
Lexicon H666
| Lemma | אֲפֵר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤐𐤓 |
| Transliteration | ʼăphêr |
| Strong's | H666 |
| Definition | A kind of head covering or headdress, specifically a turban or wrap worn on the head. The sense is distinct from ashes (אֵפֶר), although the words are related etymologically. In its only biblical occurrence, it denotes a prestigious or ornamented headpiece, likely worn as a sign of status or honor rather than for mourning. |
Morphology HRd/Ncmsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | with ashes |
SIBI-P1 Translation H666-01
ornate headwrap
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a head covering derived from the root idea of covering or spreading. "Ornate headwrap" reflects a prestigious turban-like covering, distinct from literal ashes while preserving the root’s covering sense. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
ornate headwrap
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 reflects the SILEX definition for this unique term; it denotes a specific head covering, not 'ashes.' |