דְּמ֧וּת
𐤃𐤌𐤅𐤕
dᵉmûwth
pattern
Abstract or concrete likeness; a form, figure, or shape that resembles something else. In usage, primarily denotes a representation or appearance as perceived by comparison, whether visual, conceptual, or figurative. The term captures both physical and non-physical resemblance, from visible models or statues to metaphorical likeness.
2 Kings 16:10 · Word #22
Lexicon H1823
| Lemma | דְּמוּת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤌𐤅𐤕 |
| Transliteration | dᵉmûwth |
| Strong's | H1823 |
| Definition | Abstract or concrete likeness; a form, figure, or shape that resembles something else. In usage, primarily denotes a representation or appearance as perceived by comparison, whether visual, conceptual, or figurative. The term captures both physical and non-physical resemblance, from visible models or statues to metaphorical likeness. |
Morphology HNcfsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | pattern |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1823-03
likeness
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | Derived from דמה (to be like), דְּמוּת denotes the state or quality of resemblance or a representational form. The singular feminine noun is in construct state, indicating a relational "likeness of," though rendered concisely here as "likeness." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
likeness
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Likeness' expresses the intended idea of a visual or representational form as per SILEX and is contextually accurate here. |