שִׂטִּֽים
𐤔𐤈𐤉𐤌
shiṭṭâh
wood
A species of tree native to the arid regions of Sinai and southern Canaan, most likely identified as the acacia (Acacia seyal or Acacia tortilis); its wood used for various construction and cultic purposes in ancient Israelite society. The term generally refers to the acacia tree or its wood, especially in contexts related to the construction of tabernacle furnishings.
Exodus 35:7 · Word #7
Lexicon H7848
| Lemma | שִׁטָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤈𐤄 |
| Transliteration | shiṭṭâh |
| Strong's | H7848 |
| Definition | A species of tree native to the arid regions of Sinai and southern Canaan, most likely identified as the acacia (Acacia seyal or Acacia tortilis); its wood used for various construction and cultic purposes in ancient Israelite society. The term generally refers to the acacia tree or its wood, especially in contexts related to the construction of tabernacle furnishings. |
Morphology HNcfpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | wood |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7848-03
acacia timbers
| Morphological Notes | Feminine plural common noun, absolute state; lexical singular שִׁטָּה, but typically attested in the plural form שִׁטִּים. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root שׁטט, likely referencing the tree’s scourging or whipping thorns. The feminine plural absolute form שִׂטִּים is rendered as “acacia timbers,” preserving both the specific species and the plural morphology often associated with usable wood. |
View full lexicon entry for H7848 →
SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
acacia timbers
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately reflects both species and wood material, suitable in this context where the wood is intended for construction. |