עָב֔וֹת
𐤏𐤁𐤅𐤕
ʻâb
clouds
A thick, dense mass; usually refers to a heavy or dark cloud, emphasizing opacity and the sense of obscured light. In some contexts, it denotes physical density or thickness, such as in clay or a wooded thicket. The central sense is of something that envelopes and conceals by its density.
2 Samuel 23:4 · Word #7
Lexicon H5645
| Lemma | עָב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤁 |
| Transliteration | ʻâb |
| Strong's | H5645 |
| Definition | A thick, dense mass; usually refers to a heavy or dark cloud, emphasizing opacity and the sense of obscured light. In some contexts, it denotes physical density or thickness, such as in clay or a wooded thicket. The central sense is of something that envelopes and conceals by its density. |
Morphology HNcbpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | clouds |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5645-05
fathers of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common masculine plural, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The plural masculine construct form denotes multiple male ancestors or progenitors in a relational construction, hence "fathers of," preserving both plurality and construct linkage. The rendering maintains the core sense of male forebears or originating heads. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
clouds
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'fathers of' is a root/Strong's error. The correct rendering for עָבוֹת here is 'clouds,' as per the lexicon and context of obscuration to sun/light. |
| P1 Flag | WRONG ROOT/STRONG'S: Should be 'clouds,' not 'fathers of'. |