פִּתּ֔וּחַ
𐤐𐤕𐤅𐤇
pittûwach
engraving
Decorative carving or engraving; especially ornamentation executed in relief (either raised or sunk), typically applied to metal, stone, or wood, often found in architectural or cultic contexts such as temple furnishings. The term refers not just to general decoration, but specifically to work that involves the creation of patterns, figures, or motifs through incising, carving, or chiseling no matter the depth of projection.
2 Chronicles 2:13 · Word #23
Lexicon H6603
| Lemma | פִּתּוּחַ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤐𐤕𐤅𐤇 |
| Transliteration | pittûwach |
| Strong's | H6603 |
| Definition | Decorative carving or engraving; especially ornamentation executed in relief (either raised or sunk), typically applied to metal, stone, or wood, often found in architectural or cultic contexts such as temple furnishings. The term refers not just to general decoration, but specifically to work that involves the creation of patterns, figures, or motifs through incising, carving, or chiseling no matter the depth of projection. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | engraving |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6603-01
carved relief
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | This masculine singular noun denotes the result of the root פתח in its extended sense of cutting open a surface, hence a carved or engraved design executed in relief. "Carved relief" preserves the idea of incision and formed ornamentation inherent in the root. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
engraving
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Pitucha' is 'engraving' or 'carved engraving' here. 'Carved relief' is too narrow; 'engraving' is contextually precise. |