בַּ/מַּחְבָּ֑רֶת
𐤁/𐤌𐤇𐤁𐤓𐤕
machbereth
in the coupling
A joining together; specifically, in the context of biblical texts, a seam, coupling, or connecting piece—often of fabric or material—by which two objects, sections, or materials are linked or joined. The term is most frequently used to describe the connector or join between panels of woven fabric, especially in the construction of the Tabernacle. By extension, it can refer to any joint or means of linkage between separate parts.
Exodus 36:17 · Word #8
Lexicon H4225
| Lemma | מַחְבֶּרֶת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤇𐤁𐤓𐤕 |
| Transliteration | machbereth |
| Strong's | H4225 |
| Definition | A joining together; specifically, in the context of biblical texts, a seam, coupling, or connecting piece—often of fabric or material—by which two objects, sections, or materials are linked or joined. The term is most frequently used to describe the connector or join between panels of woven fabric, especially in the construction of the Tabernacle. By extension, it can refer to any joint or means of linkage between separate parts. |
Morphology HRd/Ncfsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | in the coupling |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4225-01
in the joining-piece
| Morphological Notes | Preposition ב + definite article + feminine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מַחְבֶּרֶת is a feminine singular instrument/result form from חבר, meaning "that which joins." The prefixed ב with definite article yields "in the," producing "in the joining-piece," which preserves both the root sense and morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in the joining-piece
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'In the joining-piece' conveys the meaning of the Hebrew noun, and is consistent with the construction context. |