הַ/מִּגְבָּעֹ֖ת
𐤄/𐤌𐤂𐤁𐤏𐤕
migbâʻâh
headbands
A round or dome-shaped head covering, typically designating a specific type of priestly headgear worn by certain classes of priests in the Jerusalem temple. In biblical usage, refers primarily to the official headpiece assigned to the sons of Aaron (other than the high priest) as part of their liturgical vestments. The term emphasizes the shape and ceremonial purpose, distinct from other head coverings in ancient Israelite practice.
Exodus 39:28 · Word #6
Lexicon H4021
| Lemma | מִגְבָּעָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤂𐤁𐤏𐤄 |
| Transliteration | migbâʻâh |
| Strong's | H4021 |
| Definition | A round or dome-shaped head covering, typically designating a specific type of priestly headgear worn by certain classes of priests in the Jerusalem temple. In biblical usage, refers primarily to the official headpiece assigned to the sons of Aaron (other than the high priest) as part of their liturgical vestments. The term emphasizes the shape and ceremonial purpose, distinct from other head coverings in ancient Israelite practice. |
Morphology HTd/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 | headbands |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4021-01
the domed priestly caps
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common feminine plural absolute with definite article (הַמִּגְבָּעֹת). |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering preserves the plural feminine noun with the definite article (“the”) and reflects the root גבע by emphasizing the raised, mound-like (domed) shape. "Priestly caps" aligns with the term’s specific ceremonial function for Aaronide priests. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the domed priestly caps
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | The P1 rendering conveys the precise type of priestly headgear per SILEX definition. |