הַ/סִּפֻּ֔ן
𐤄/𐤎𐤐𐤍
çippun
of the ceiling
Finished woodwork forming the interior lining of a roof or ceiling; a panelled or boarded ceiling, often constructed of carefully fitted boards or beams. In biblical contexts, it refers specifically to the structural elements covering the interior upper surface of a building, typically made from valuable wood such as cedar, indicating a higher-quality or elaborate architectural finish.
1 Kings 6:15 · Word #12
Lexicon H5604
| Lemma | סִפֻּן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤎𐤐𐤍 |
| Transliteration | çippun |
| Strong's | H5604 |
| Definition | Finished woodwork forming the interior lining of a roof or ceiling; a panelled or boarded ceiling, often constructed of carefully fitted boards or beams. In biblical contexts, it refers specifically to the structural elements covering the interior upper surface of a building, typically made from valuable wood such as cedar, indicating a higher-quality or elaborate architectural finish. |
Morphology HTd/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 | of the ceiling |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5604-01
the panelled ceiling
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state, with prefixed definite article (הַ). Product noun from the root ספן indicating the result of covering or panelling. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the finished woodwork formed by covering or panelling a roof interior, directly reflecting the root idea of overlaying. The prefixed definite article (הַ) and masculine singular absolute form are preserved in the rendering as a definite singular object. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the panelled ceiling
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately presents the definite noun with its structural context. No adjustment needed. |