וּ/מִכְסֵ֛ה
𐤅/𐤌𐤊𐤎𐤄
mikçeh
and a covering
A physical or figurative covering; something that serves as a layer of protection, concealment, or shelter. Depending on context, often refers specifically to sheathing or panelling (such as boards or planks forming part of a structure), or to covering materials.
Exodus 36:19 · Word #7
Lexicon H4372
| Lemma | מִכְסֶה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤊𐤎𐤄 |
| Transliteration | mikçeh |
| Strong's | H4372 |
| Definition | A physical or figurative covering; something that serves as a layer of protection, concealment, or shelter. Depending on context, often refers specifically to sheathing or panelling (such as boards or planks forming part of a structure), or to covering materials. |
Morphology HC/Ncmsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and a covering |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4372-04
and covering-of
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction ו + masculine singular common noun in construct state (instrumental mem-noun from כסה). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מִכְסֶה denotes an instrument or result of covering, derived from כסה. As a masculine singular construct form with prefixed conjunction, it is rendered "and covering-of," preserving both the construct relationship and the root sense of protective covering. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and a covering
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Changed from 'and covering-of' to 'and a covering' for idiomatic English and clarity; represents the addition of another covering material. |