לְ/מִכְבַּ֣ר
𐤋/𐤌𐤊𐤁𐤓
makbêr
of the grate
A lattice or grate; specifically, in biblical usage, a network or meshwork structure of metal bars or rods, often used as a covering or protective screen, such as for the altar. The word implies a woven or interlaced construction of metal material serving both functional and possibly decorative purposes.
Exodus 38:5 · Word #6
Lexicon H4345
| Lemma | מַכְבֵּר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤊𐤁𐤓 |
| Transliteration | makbêr |
| Strong's | H4345 |
| Definition | A lattice or grate; specifically, in biblical usage, a network or meshwork structure of metal bars or rods, often used as a covering or protective screen, such as for the altar. The word implies a woven or interlaced construction of metal material serving both functional and possibly decorative purposes. |
Morphology HR/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 | of the grate |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4345-01
to the interlaced grate of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular construct with prefixed לְ preposition ("to/for"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The mem-prefixed noun מַכְבֵּר denotes an instrument or structure characterized by interweaving, reflecting the root idea of intertwining. The construct singular form requires "of," and the prefixed לְ adds "to," preserving both morphology and root sense. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
of the grate
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'to the interlaced grate of' is overly complex and not contextually natural; 'of the grate' accurately captures the construct relationship needed here. |