הָ/עֹ֔ל
𐤄/𐤏𐤋
ʻôl
the yoke
A wooden bar or frame used to join two draft animals at the neck for labor, especially for plowing or pulling carts; metaphorically, a symbol of submission, authority, oppression, or servitude imposed upon individuals or peoples. The term ranges from the literal physical instrument used in agriculture to abstract applications describing political subjugation, burdensome obligations, or submission to authority.
2 Chronicles 10:9 · Word #17
Lexicon H5923
| Lemma | עֹל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʻôl |
| Strong's | H5923 |
| Definition | A wooden bar or frame used to join two draft animals at the neck for labor, especially for plowing or pulling carts; metaphorically, a symbol of submission, authority, oppression, or servitude imposed upon individuals or peoples. The term ranges from the literal physical instrument used in agriculture to abstract applications describing political subjugation, burdensome obligations, or submission to authority. |
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 | the yoke |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5923-02
the yoke
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state, with definite article (הָ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עֹל denotes the concrete implement placed upon the neck to impose labor, and by extension any imposed burden or subjugation. The definite article הָ marks it as a specific masculine singular object: “the yoke.” |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the yoke
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'The yoke' is the correct specific referent here; P1 is appropriate and matches the lexical sense. |