חֵ֣שֶׁב
𐤇𐤔𐤁
chêsheb
the waistband
A woven band or sash, especially one of elaborate workmanship, most frequently denoting the intricately crafted waist sash worn by the high priest as part of the sacred vestments. The term refers to a decorative fabric band, often described as interlaced, embroidered, or variegated, and designed for binding or fastening other garments, particularly the ephod and breastpiece in priestly attire.
Exodus 39:21 · Word #12
Lexicon H2805
| Lemma | חֵשֶׁב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤔𐤁 |
| Transliteration | chêsheb |
| Strong's | H2805 |
| Definition | A woven band or sash, especially one of elaborate workmanship, most frequently denoting the intricately crafted waist sash worn by the high priest as part of the sacred vestments. The term refers to a decorative fabric band, often described as interlaced, embroidered, or variegated, and designed for binding or fastening other garments, particularly the ephod and breastpiece in priestly attire. |
Morphology HNcmsc
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 | the waistband |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2805-02
skillfully woven sash of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the root חשב in its sense of skilled, intentional weaving or design, highlighting crafted artistry. The masculine singular construct form is preserved by the trailing "of," indicating linkage to a following noun. |
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