הַ/קְּהָתִ֖ים
𐤄/𐤒𐤄𐤕𐤉𐤌
Qohati
the Kohathites
A member of the clan descended from Qehath (Kohath), the son of Levi; refers specifically to individuals or the collective subgroup of Levites whose ancestry traces to Qehath. In biblical context, the term designates an ethnic and functional subdivision within the Levite tribe, often with cultic or sanctuary-related responsibilities.
2 Chronicles 20:19 · Word #5
Lexicon H6956
| Lemma | קֳהָתִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤄𐤕𐤉 |
| Transliteration | Qohati |
| Strong's | H6956 |
| Definition | A member of the clan descended from Qehath (Kohath), the son of Levi; refers specifically to individuals or the collective subgroup of Levites whose ancestry traces to Qehath. In biblical context, the term designates an ethnic and functional subdivision within the Levite tribe, often with cultic or sanctuary-related responsibilities. |
Morphology HTd/Ngmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | g — Gentilic — Gentilic noun (nationality/origin) |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the Kohathites |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6956-02
the Qehath-clansmen
| Morphological Notes | Noun, gentilic adjective used substantively; masculine plural absolute with definite article (הַ), referring to members of a clan descended from Qehath. |
| Rendering Rationale | The definite article and masculine plural gentilic form indicate a specific group belonging to Qehath. "Qehath-clansmen" preserves the patronymic sense of descent and the masculine plural morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the Qohatim
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Gentilic noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: the Qehathite clansman |