בְּ/טַבַּ֣עַת
𐤁/𐤈𐤁𐤏𐤕
ṭabbaʻath
with the signet ring
A circular ornamental or functional band, typically worn on the finger, sometimes used as a signet for sealing. In biblical contexts, primarily refers to a signet ring bearing an engraved seal, but can also denote finger rings more generally, including jewelry or objects of office. Semantic range includes items used for sealing, personal adornment, and symbols of authority or status.
Esther 8:10 · Word #6
Lexicon H2885
| Lemma | טַבַּעַת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤈𐤁𐤏𐤕 |
| Transliteration | ṭabbaʻath |
| Strong's | H2885 |
| Definition | A circular ornamental or functional band, typically worn on the finger, sometimes used as a signet for sealing. In biblical contexts, primarily refers to a signet ring bearing an engraved seal, but can also denote finger rings more generally, including jewelry or objects of office. Semantic range includes items used for sealing, personal adornment, and symbols of authority or status. |
Morphology HR/Ncfsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | with the signet ring |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2885-02
in a signet-ring of
| Morphological Notes | Preposition בְּ + feminine singular noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun טַבַּעַת derives from the root meaning "to impress or stamp," referring to a ring used to sink or impress a seal. The prefixed בְּ adds "in/with," and the feminine singular construct form requires "of," indicating it governs a following noun. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in a signet-ring of
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "with the signet ring of". |