הַ/שֵּׁ֗ן
𐤄/𐤔𐤍
shên
of ivory
Tooth; the hard, calcified structure in the mouth of humans or animals used for biting and chewing. By extension, refers figuratively to anything resembling a tooth in form or function—in particular, projecting, sharp features such as the crag or peak of a rock formation, or, metonymically, ivory (material derived from tusks, often elephantine).
Amos 3:15 · Word #9
Lexicon H8127
| Lemma | שֵׁן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤍 |
| Transliteration | shên |
| Strong's | H8127 |
| Definition | Tooth; the hard, calcified structure in the mouth of humans or animals used for biting and chewing. By extension, refers figuratively to anything resembling a tooth in form or function—in particular, projecting, sharp features such as the crag or peak of a rock formation, or, metonymically, ivory (material derived from tusks, often elephantine). |
Morphology HTd/Ncbsa
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 | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of ivory |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8127-04
the tooth
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common feminine singular absolute with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שֵׁן derives from the root meaning "to sharpen" or "to be pointed," referring to a sharp, biting structure. The definite article הַ marks it as singular and definite, hence "the tooth." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
ivory
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'the tooth' is inaccurate here; the construct is idiomatic for 'ivory,' matching the context of opulent houses. |
| P1 Flag | root/Strong's error: should be 'ivory' (H8127 in construct), not 'the tooth' |