צַפַּ֥חַת
𐤑𐤐𐤇𐤕
tsappachath
jar
A small vessel, often made of pottery or stone, primarily used to hold liquids such as oil or water; frequently denotes a jug, jar, or flask with a narrow neck. The term can denote both storage vessels and serving vessels, with specific types (e.g., cruse, flask) defined by context. In narrative and ritual settings, refers to a container significant for holding and measuring valuable liquids, such as oil.
1 Samuel 26:11 · Word #17
Lexicon H6835
| Lemma | צַפַּחַת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤐𐤇𐤕 |
| Transliteration | tsappachath |
| Strong's | H6835 |
| Definition | A small vessel, often made of pottery or stone, primarily used to hold liquids such as oil or water; frequently denotes a jug, jar, or flask with a narrow neck. The term can denote both storage vessels and serving vessels, with specific types (e.g., cruse, flask) defined by context. In narrative and ritual settings, refers to a container significant for holding and measuring valuable liquids, such as oil. |
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 |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6835-02
liquid-jar of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects a small rounded vessel for liquids, aligning with the hypothesized root idea of expansion or breadth. The construct state is preserved by the relational "of," indicating the jar belongs to or contains something. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
liquid-jar of
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "jar". |