הָ/רֵחָ֑יִם
𐤄/𐤓𐤇𐤉𐤌
rêcheh
the millstones
A millstone; specifically, the lower or upper stone used for grinding grain by hand. Refers to the large, circular stone component of a hand-mill upon which or with which grain is ground into flour. In biblical contexts, the term is used for either the stationary lower stone or the movable upper stone, with some ambiguity depending on passage. The word occurs in contexts emphasizing daily life, sustenance, and the basic processes of food preparation.
Exodus 11:5 · Word #16
Lexicon H7347
| Lemma | רֵחֶה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤇𐤄 |
| Transliteration | rêcheh |
| Strong's | H7347 |
| Definition | A millstone; specifically, the lower or upper stone used for grinding grain by hand. Refers to the large, circular stone component of a hand-mill upon which or with which grain is ground into flour. In biblical contexts, the term is used for either the stationary lower stone or the movable upper stone, with some ambiguity depending on passage. The word occurs in contexts emphasizing daily life, sustenance, and the basic processes of food preparation. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmda
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | d — Dual — Dual (exactly two) |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the millstones |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7347-01
the two grinding-stones
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine, dual, absolute state, with definite article. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the dual form, indicating a pair of stones used together in grinding. "Grinding-stones" preserves the root sense of crushing or pulverizing inherent in רחה. |
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