מֵעָי/ו֙
𐤌𐤏𐤉/𐤅
mêʻeh
his bowels
Internal organs located in the abdominal cavity, specifically the intestines or bowels, and by extension the entire interior of the body. In figurative usage, denotes the seat of emotion, especially compassion or deep affection, and is occasionally employed as a euphemism for the womb or the center of generative power.
2 Chronicles 21:19 · Word #10
Lexicon H4578
| Lemma | מֵעֶה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤏𐤄 |
| Transliteration | mêʻeh |
| Strong's | H4578 |
| Definition | Internal organs located in the abdominal cavity, specifically the intestines or bowels, and by extension the entire interior of the body. In figurative usage, denotes the seat of emotion, especially compassion or deep affection, and is occasionally employed as a euphemism for the womb or the center of generative power. |
Morphology HNcmpc/Sp3ms
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | his bowels |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4578-06
his inward parts
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural noun in construct state with 3rd person masculine singular pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מֵעֶה denotes the internal organs or inner bodily parts, typically in the plural. The construct plural with a 3rd masculine singular suffix yields "his inward parts," preserving both the plurality and the pronominal possession. |
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