כַּנְפֵי֙
𐤊𐤍𐤐𐤉
kânâph
wings
A physical or metaphorical wing, edge, or extremity. In literal usage, chiefly denotes the wing of a bird or other flying creature, or the wing-like appendage of an object. By extension, refers to the edge, corner, or extremity of garments, cloths, buildings, or territories. Can signify a 'quarter' of land—an outermost or distinct region. In metaphorical usage, used for protection, shelter, or reach.
2 Chronicles 3:13 · Word #1
Lexicon H3671
| Lemma | כָּנָף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤍𐤐 |
| Transliteration | kânâph |
| Strong's | H3671 |
| Definition | A physical or metaphorical wing, edge, or extremity. In literal usage, chiefly denotes the wing of a bird or other flying creature, or the wing-like appendage of an object. By extension, refers to the edge, corner, or extremity of garments, cloths, buildings, or territories. Can signify a 'quarter' of land—an outermost or distinct region. In metaphorical usage, used for protection, shelter, or reach. |
Morphology HNcfdc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | d — Dual — Dual (exactly two) |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | wings |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3671-12
covering-wings of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine, dual, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The dual feminine construct form denotes a pair of wing-like covering extremities belonging to something. "Covering-wings of" preserves the root sense of protective covering (כנף) while reflecting the dual number and construct state. |
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