מִשְׁקֹ֖לֶת
𐤌𐤔𐤒𐤋𐤕
mishqeleth
the plummet
A weight, specifically a stone or object of fixed mass used as a reference for measurement, particularly in the context of construction or surveying. Most frequently, mishqeleth designates a plumb stone or plumb bob suspended on a line for ensuring vertical or level alignment in building activities; by extension, a tool that embodies precision, measure, or judgment.
2 Kings 21:13 · Word #8
Lexicon H4949
| Lemma | מִשְׁקֶלֶת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤔𐤒𐤋𐤕 |
| Transliteration | mishqeleth |
| Strong's | H4949 |
| Definition | A weight, specifically a stone or object of fixed mass used as a reference for measurement, particularly in the context of construction or surveying. Most frequently, mishqeleth designates a plumb stone or plumb bob suspended on a line for ensuring vertical or level alignment in building activities; by extension, a tool that embodies precision, measure, or judgment. |
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 | the plummet |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4949-02
measuring-weight of
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun in construct state; instrumental formation from the root שקל. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from שקל (“to weigh”) and denotes an instrument of weighing or measuring, especially a plumb weight. The feminine singular construct form is reflected by the "of" construction, indicating it is bound to a following noun. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
measuring-weight of
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Measuring-weight of' (i.e., plummet/plumb bob) is accurate in the context of construction imagery. |