הַ/מְּנֹרָֽה
𐤄/𐤌𐤍𐤓𐤄
mᵉnôwrâh
the-menorah
Lampstand; a stand designed to hold one or more lamps, particularly for burning oil. In many contexts, מְנוֹרָה refers to a large multi-branched lampstand used in ritual, domestic, or architectural settings—the most prominent example being the seven-branched gold lampstand of the Israelite tabernacle and temple. The term can also designate any stand or structure for holding smaller oil lamps or possibly torches in other periods or uses.
Exodus 37:19 · Word #20
Lexicon H4501
| Lemma | מְנוֹרָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤍𐤅𐤓𐤄 |
| Transliteration | mᵉnôwrâh |
| Strong's | H4501 |
| Definition | Lampstand; a stand designed to hold one or more lamps, particularly for burning oil. In many contexts, מְנוֹרָה refers to a large multi-branched lampstand used in ritual, domestic, or architectural settings—the most prominent example being the seven-branched gold lampstand of the Israelite tabernacle and temple. The term can also designate any stand or structure for holding smaller oil lamps or possibly torches in other periods or uses. |
Morphology HTd/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 | the-menorah |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4501-01
the light-stand
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine singular absolute with definite article (הַ–). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun מְנוֹרָה derives from the root נור (“to shine, give light”) with a mem-prefix indicating an instrument, thus an object associated with producing or holding light. The definite article and feminine singular form are preserved in “the light-stand.” |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the lampstand
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "the menorah". |