וּ/פְקָעִים֩
𐤅/𐤐𐤒𐤏𐤉𐤌
peqaʻ
and-gourds
A rounded ornamental feature in architecture, typically a knob or bulging projection found on the capitals of columns or lampstands, resembling a semi-spherical shape. The term denotes a decorative, semi-globular form rather than a functional component.
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Lexicon H6497
| Lemma | פֶּקַע |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤒𐤏 |
| Transliteration | peqaʻ |
| Strong's | H6497 |
| Definition | A rounded ornamental feature in architecture, typically a knob or bulging projection found on the capitals of columns or lampstands, resembling a semi-spherical shape. The term denotes a decorative, semi-globular form rather than a functional component. |
Morphology HC/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 | and-gourds |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6497-03
and bulging knobs
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine plural absolute with prefixed conjunction וְ ("and"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes rounded ornamental projections derived from the root idea of bulging or swelling outward. The plural masculine absolute form is reflected in "knobs," and the prefixed conjunction וּ is rendered as "and." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and bulging knobs
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | SIBI-P1 accurately reflects the architectural definition provided by the lexicon and matches the decorative context; no change needed. |