חוֹמ֖וֹת
𐤇𐤅𐤌𐤅𐤕
chôwmâh
walls
A structure of stone, brick, or other material raised to enclose, protect, or separate an area, most commonly referring to the defensive walls of a city or fortification. The term can also denote any large, dividing wall, including those of houses, vineyards, or enclosures. Sometimes used metaphorically for protection or separation.
2 Chronicles 8:5 · Word #12
Lexicon H2346
| Lemma | חוֹמָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤅𐤌𐤄 |
| Transliteration | chôwmâh |
| Strong's | H2346 |
| Definition | A structure of stone, brick, or other material raised to enclose, protect, or separate an area, most commonly referring to the defensive walls of a city or fortification. The term can also denote any large, dividing wall, including those of houses, vineyards, or enclosures. Sometimes used metaphorically for protection or separation. |
Morphology HNcfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | walls |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2346-09
enclosing walls of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine plural, construct state (HNcfpc/HNcfpa forms attested). |
| Rendering Rationale | The plural feminine construct form requires a plural rendering with a construct relationship (“of”). “Enclosing walls” reflects the derivative sense of a joined structure built to enclose or protect, preserving the root idea of joined/connected construction. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
enclosing walls of
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Phrase matches the Hebrew construct and context, indicating defensive city walls. Kept as in P1, which is correct. |