מַשְׁבֵּ֔ר
𐤌𐤔𐤁𐤓
mishbêr
the point of birth
Orifice or opening of the womb, specifically referring to the place through which birth occurs; more generally, the act or process of birth, particularly focusing on the idea of breaking or bursting forth. In poetic and metaphorical usage, can denote a point or moment of critical transition or a breaking point, such as labor pains or distress preceding new life.
2 Kings 19:3 · Word #16
Lexicon H4866
| Lemma | מִשְׁבֵּר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤔𐤁𐤓 |
| Transliteration | mishbêr |
| Strong's | H4866 |
| Definition | Orifice or opening of the womb, specifically referring to the place through which birth occurs; more generally, the act or process of birth, particularly focusing on the idea of breaking or bursting forth. In poetic and metaphorical usage, can denote a point or moment of critical transition or a breaking point, such as labor pains or distress preceding new life. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the point of birth |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4866-02
womb-breaking place
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in the absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | This rendering preserves the root sense of שבר (to break, burst forth) while reflecting the noun’s reference to the place where birth occurs—the point where the child breaks out. The masculine singular absolute form is conveyed as a concrete location or event. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
birth-opening
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'womb-breaking place' is a literal rendering but awkward. 'Birth-opening' more precisely matches the metaphorical and physical reference in context—the place where birth occurs—without excess interpretation. |