הִֽין
𐤄𐤉𐤍
hîyn
a hin
A unit of liquid measurement used in ancient Israel, primarily for measuring quantities of oil, wine, or water, especially in cultic or ritual contexts. The hin was not a precise scientific standard but represented a significant vessel or portion, commonly referenced in priestly prescriptions for offerings and tabernacle service. Modern attempts correlate the hin to approximately 4–6 liters, but the exact volume may have varied.
Exodus 30:24 · Word #8
Lexicon H1969
| Lemma | הִין |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤄𐤉𐤍 |
| Transliteration | hîyn |
| Strong's | H1969 |
| Definition | A unit of liquid measurement used in ancient Israel, primarily for measuring quantities of oil, wine, or water, especially in cultic or ritual contexts. The hin was not a precise scientific standard but represented a significant vessel or portion, commonly referenced in priestly prescriptions for offerings and tabernacle service. Modern attempts correlate the hin to approximately 4–6 liters, but the exact volume may have varied. |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | a hin |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1969-02
liquid measure-unit
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term denotes a fixed unit used for measuring liquids in cultic and daily practice. Since no clear Hebrew root is attested, the rendering reflects its function as a standardized liquid measure while preserving its singular masculine form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
liquid measure-unit
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 renders the measure-unit precisely as defined in the silex_definition and is appropriate in context. |