אַמִּ֣ין
𐤀𐤌𐤉𐤍
ʼammâh
cubits
A unit of linear measurement, typically equivalent to the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, approximately 45–52 centimeters (18–20.5 inches) depending on time and region; also refers directly to the forearm itself. In architectural contexts, can denote the dimension of foundations or bases, especially in relation to doors or structural elements. The word occasionally also functions metaphorically to indicate a standard unit or measure more generally.
Daniel 3:1 · Word #11
Lexicon H521
| Lemma | אַמָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤌𐤄 |
| Transliteration | ʼammâh |
| Strong's | H521 |
| Definition | A unit of linear measurement, typically equivalent to the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, approximately 45–52 centimeters (18–20.5 inches) depending on time and region; also refers directly to the forearm itself. In architectural contexts, can denote the dimension of foundations or bases, especially in relation to doors or structural elements. The word occasionally also functions metaphorically to indicate a standard unit or measure more generally. |
Morphology ANcfsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | cubits |
SIBI-P1 Translation H521-01
forearm-measure
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine singular, absolute state (Aramaic form of אַמָּה). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root אם ("mother"), reflecting the forearm as the primary or "mother" unit of linear measurement. "Forearm-measure" preserves both the bodily origin and its function as a standard unit, while maintaining the feminine singular form. |
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