שִׁטִּ֔ים
𐤔𐤈𐤉𐤌
shiṭṭâh
acacia
A species of tree native to the arid regions of Sinai and southern Canaan, most likely identified as the acacia (Acacia seyal or Acacia tortilis); its wood used for various construction and cultic purposes in ancient Israelite society. The term generally refers to the acacia tree or its wood, especially in contexts related to the construction of tabernacle furnishings.
Deuteronomy 10:3 · Word #4
Lexicon H7848
| Lemma | שִׁטָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤈𐤄 |
| Transliteration | shiṭṭâh |
| Strong's | H7848 |
| Definition | A species of tree native to the arid regions of Sinai and southern Canaan, most likely identified as the acacia (Acacia seyal or Acacia tortilis); its wood used for various construction and cultic purposes in ancient Israelite society. The term generally refers to the acacia tree or its wood, especially in contexts related to the construction of tabernacle furnishings. |
Morphology HNcfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | acacia |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7848-02
acacia trees
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; feminine plural absolute form of שִׁטָּה. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root שׁטט, likely alluding to the tree’s scourging thorns. The form is feminine plural absolute, so it is rendered as the plural "acacia trees." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
acacia
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'acacia trees' is less precise in this context. The phrase refers to 'acacia wood,' but as per rules, minimal adjustment: 'acacia' suffices to reflect the wood material and follows established translations. |