כֶּ֥תֶר
𐤊𐤕𐤓
kether
a crown
A decorative head ornament, typically a circular band or diadem, used as a mark of high status or royalty; in biblical contexts, generally denotes a crown signifying authority, dignity, or victory. The term is primarily applied to headdresses worn by monarchs or dignitaries, sometimes specifically signifying the ceremonial aspect of rulership rather than simply symbolizing power.
Esther 6:8 · Word #15
Lexicon H3804
| Lemma | כֶּתֶר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤕𐤓 |
| Transliteration | kether |
| Strong's | H3804 |
| Definition | A decorative head ornament, typically a circular band or diadem, used as a mark of high status or royalty; in biblical contexts, generally denotes a crown signifying authority, dignity, or victory. The term is primarily applied to headdresses worn by monarchs or dignitaries, sometimes specifically signifying the ceremonial aspect of rulership rather than simply symbolizing power. |
Morphology HNcmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a crown |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3804-02
crown-of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to encircle," denoting an encircling headpiece that signifies royal or ceremonial status. The construct singular form is reflected by the bound rendering "crown-of," indicating its relational function. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
a crown of
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Changed from 'crown-of' to 'a crown of' for idiomatic and indefinite sense; 'a crown of royalty' matches the construct relationship. |