הַ/שָּׁקֵד֙
𐤄/𐤔𐤒𐤃
shâqêd
the almond tree
Almond tree or its fruit (the almond); a deciduous tree of the genus Prunus that is notable for its early and conspicuous blossoming, often signifying watchfulness or eagerness in biblical imagery. The term can refer both to the tree and its edible nut. In poetic or symbolic contexts, sometimes used metaphorically for alertness or anticipation.
Ecclesiastes 12:5 · Word #7
Lexicon H8247
| Lemma | שָׁקֵד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤒𐤃 |
| Transliteration | shâqêd |
| Strong's | H8247 |
| Definition | Almond tree or its fruit (the almond); a deciduous tree of the genus Prunus that is notable for its early and conspicuous blossoming, often signifying watchfulness or eagerness in biblical imagery. The term can refer both to the tree and its edible nut. In poetic or symbolic contexts, sometimes used metaphorically for alertness or anticipation. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
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 | the almond tree |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8247-01
the almond tree
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state, with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שָׁקֵד denotes the almond tree, named from the root שׁקד ('to watch, be vigilant') due to its early, wakeful blossoming. The rendering preserves the definite article and masculine singular form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the almond tree
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Proper noun, P1 is precise and appropriate per rules. |