בַּ/טַּבָּעֹ֔ת
𐤁/𐤈𐤁𐤏𐤕
ṭabbaʻath
into the rings
A circular ornamental or functional band, typically worn on the finger, sometimes used as a signet for sealing. In biblical contexts, primarily refers to a signet ring bearing an engraved seal, but can also denote finger rings more generally, including jewelry or objects of office. Semantic range includes items used for sealing, personal adornment, and symbols of authority or status.
Exodus 37:5 · Word #4
Lexicon H2885
| Lemma | טַבַּעַת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤈𐤁𐤏𐤕 |
| Transliteration | ṭabbaʻath |
| Strong's | H2885 |
| Definition | A circular ornamental or functional band, typically worn on the finger, sometimes used as a signet for sealing. In biblical contexts, primarily refers to a signet ring bearing an engraved seal, but can also denote finger rings more generally, including jewelry or objects of office. Semantic range includes items used for sealing, personal adornment, and symbols of authority or status. |
Morphology HRd/Ncfpa
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 | into the rings |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2885-01
in the signet-rings
| Morphological Notes | Preposition בַּ־ ('in the') + noun, common feminine plural absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun טַבָּעֹת is feminine plural absolute, here with prefixed בַּ־ ('in the'), yielding 'in the.' Rendering it as 'signet-rings' preserves the root idea of an object that impresses or stamps, reflecting the etymological link to sealing. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
in the rings
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Adjusted P1 'in the signet-rings' to 'in the rings', as the rings here on the ark are not signet-rings but structural rings for poles. This fits the context of the tabernacle furniture. |