חֲסַ֤ף
𐤇𐤎𐤐
chăçaph
clay
A lump or clod of earth; specifically, a portion of clay or soil, often referring to the raw or unrefined substance used for construction or pottery. The term denotes an earthen mass as a discrete unit, especially in contexts describing the materials of the earth or objects molded from earth.
Daniel 2:41 · Word #7
Lexicon H2635
| Lemma | חֲסַף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤎𐤐 |
| Transliteration | chăçaph |
| Strong's | H2635 |
| Definition | A lump or clod of earth; specifically, a portion of clay or soil, often referring to the raw or unrefined substance used for construction or pottery. The term denotes an earthen mass as a discrete unit, especially in contexts describing the materials of the earth or objects molded from earth. |
Morphology ANcmsa
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 | clay |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2635-02
earthen clod
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic noun, common masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the Aramaic root חסף, denoting a scraped-off or separated lump of soil. Rendered in the masculine singular as a discrete unit of raw earth, "earthen clod" preserves both the material sense and singular form. |
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